• What age does my child need to be to sign up?

Players must be 4  by July 31st of our fall season.

Age Divisions for Fall 2007:

Division	Age	Eligible Birth Dates
U-19	16-17-18	8/1/1988	thru	7/31/1991
U-16	14-15	8/1/1991	thru	7/31/1993
U-14	12-13	8/1/1993	thru	7/31/1995
U-12	10-11	8/1/1995	thru	7/31/1997
U-10	8-9	8/1/1997	thru	7/31/1999
U-8	6-7	8/1/1999	thru	7/31/2001
U-6	5	8/1/2001	thru	7/31/2002
U-5	4	8/1/2002	thru	7/31/2003

• When does the season start?

Opening day is typically the second Saturday in September. Practices will start a few weeks before that date. Season lasts 10 weeks.

• When will we be notified about what team my child is on?

You should hear from your child's coach mid-to late August.

•  What equipment will my child need?

Full uniform is provided with the annual fee. You must provide shin guards. A soccer ball for practice and soccer cleats are also stongly recommended. Note that soccer cleats are not the same as baseball cleats. Toe cleats are NOT allowed in soccer.

• Can my child be on the same team as his/her best friend?

We are not able to honor requests for specific teams. All of our teams in the lower divisions are blind assignments and in the upper levels the teams are drafted by the coach and balanced for player skill level.

• My child is not very experienced and is concerned that he will stay on the bench and not be selected to play in the games.

AYSO policy is that every child must play at least half of the game.

• When is practice and how often is it?

Practices start with our U8 age group and are selected by the coach according to his/her schedule. (U6 have practices immediately before the game.) You should expect practices to be at least once a week and one game per week – usually on Saturday.

• Is it ok to wear earrings for the game?

No jewelry of any kind is allowed – necklaces, watches, rings, earrings etc. must be removed for practices and games. Referees inspect all players before each game for complete uniform and any jewelry or items that could be dangerous to the play of the game. If your child is preparing to get their ears pierced, you may consider to wait until the end of the season.

• What is your refund policy?

Please inform our registrar as soon as you anticipate dropping from the program. Any refund will be dependent on if our season has begun, if fees have been forwarded to our national office, or if uniforms have been distributed. Contact our registrar at 650 738-8727. There are no refunds after uniforms have been distributed.

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AYSO Message line: 650 738-8727

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