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What is the cost to play?
GCSA offers a spring skills camp In April/May annually as well as an 8-9 game season each fall for children ages 2.5-11. Spring 2024 registration fees are $30 per player. Fall 2024 season registration fees are $85 per player. These fees cover the players Jersey, Socks, Insurance, and contributes to the cost of game officials, equipment such as nets, goals, balls, etc. and field maintenance throughout the season.
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When do games start and what days are games played on?
Spring soccer camps typically occur in mid to late April / Early May. Spring 2024 camp was held in two 3 hours sessions on back to back Saturday mornings. Fall season typically runs from the end of August to the end of October lasting
8-9 weeks. Game days are scheduled for Saturdays however in cases of weather or attendances issues, coaches may work together to find an alternate time for a makeup game. This is not required and fully at the discretion of the coaches involved.
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When are practices?
Practices are typically held on weeknights between 4:30-8:00 PM depending on the coaches and players schedule - as well as the age group. Practices start in August within 1-2 weeks of the first game day.
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What does “U” in 3U-11U mean?
“U”
stands for “under”. All players in that age division must be that age or under by January 1st following the end of our Fall season.
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Age limits?
Minimum 3 years old by January following the
end of our Fall season and maximum under 12 years old by January following the end
of our Fall season.
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How many practices?
This will vary depending on coaches but
typically 3U and 5U practice once per week while 8U and 11U practice twice per week.
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Equipment needed?
All players need Soccer cleats (not
baseball or football) the difference is soccer does not allow cleats that have
spikes toward the end of the toe for safety reasons. All players also need shin
guards and a ball. Ball sizes are 3, 4, and 5, depending on age division. See Ball
size question for more info.
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What do players need to bring to
practice?
Cleats, shin guards, ball and a water
bottle.
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Ball sizes?
3U, 5U, and 8U all use a size 3 ball. 11U uses a size 4 ball.
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Can I wear a cast (or earrings, religious
medals, eyeglasses)?
The FIFA Laws of the Game prohibit anything
which is dangerous to a player or other players. Referees determine if an item
can be worn without being dangerous. Eyeglasses are typically not a problem but we do recommend sport glasses. Earrings
are usually not allowed unless taped.
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Where are practices located?
Unless otherwise state by your coach, all practices will be held at the GCSA Complex in Linton, IN. There are two other practice locations in Eastern Greene and Bloomfield that may be used. Since Greene county is large we typically group Eastern students together so that they can practice a little closer to home. This is NOT a guarantee as teams are also based on depth of experience, age, and creating even numbered teams. You will be explicitly told when and where your team will practice once a coach is assigned ahead of the fall season.
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Do Board members or coaches get paid?
Absolutely not. GCSA is 100% run by volunteers and is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. However, game officials (referees) are paid to officiate games.
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What can I do to help?
We are always looking for volunteers for many
duties from admin, fundraising, field maintenance, ordering, organizing and
many other duties that need done in order to keep this organization available
to the youth of our community. If interested in helping out please reach out via Facebook or email at [email protected].
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