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Youth Registration and Coaches Information

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
Teams are accepted on a first come, first registered basis. Acceptance does not guarantee or reserve placement in additional sessions.  Please sign up early for the winter sessions, as they tend to sell out.

A team must be registered before players can add themselves to the roster and make their individual payment. The coach must register the team first and then notify players to go online in order to join the team and make the payment.

COACHES- HOW TO REGISTER YOUR TEAM ONLINE
1. Click on the "schedules and standings" link on our homepage. This will bring you to the MySAM page.
2. You can log onto your existing account or create a new one.
3. Once logged in select the "register" icon on the left hand side of the page.
4. Select "Register New or Past Team".
5. Select your name then select the session you are registering your team for.
6. Select the league you are registering your team for. It will prompt you that you don't meet the age requirements for this league. Select "ok".
7. Select "Register new team" or "Register past team and import roster".
8. Enter team name and select the check box that reads, "I'm registering as a coach and am not obligated to pay". Then fill out all fields listed below.
9. Select "Pay Fee" and your team will be created.
10. It will prompt you to go to the "team page" to invite your players. Click on this link and then select the "Invite Someone" icon. Here you will enter all e-mail addresses for your players and send them an invite. When they receive this they will need to log onto MySAM or create an account and join the team and pay online.

COACHES- HOW TO REGISTER YOUR TEAM IN PERSON
Visit one of the facilities to register. You will need to fill out a registration form and submit the player roster at time of registration. Our staff will enter all players on the team and each player can then go online and pay or pay in person.

*Please put date of birth on the roster so we can identify players. If the player has never played with us before they cannot be added to the roster until they register, pay membership and fill out a waiver.

 

ROSTERS

All players listed on a team’s roster must pay the individual player fee. No players are allowed to be on rosters unpaid. There is a minimum roster size requirement (please see cost and membership info for details). Players may be up to 3 years younger than the age group they are registering for.
Exceptions:
*U6 players must be at least 4 years of age, no younger.
*U19 players can be as young as 15 years of age.

Players may be added through game 6 of the session  with payment. No adds are allowed after the 6th game. Payment will be prorated based on number of games remaining in session. No more than three players who play at a higher level (than the team registering) are allowed on the roster.  Players may not play on two teams in the same division and level. 

No more than three players who have a higher skill level (than the team registering) are allowed on the roster.  Sports City will determine level of players. Players may not play on two teams in the same division and level. A lower high school coed division team may not field more than two (3) players from an upper division(s). Games will result in a forfeit.

YOUTH GUEST PASS
 Guest Passes may be purchased for any player who has a current membership and is not a full time player on a team but would like to guest play with a team for a game. This allows teams to guest a player when they may be short players for a game. It also allows a player to participate on a team that they cannot commit to  full time but would like to participate in one or more games during a session.

Guest Pass Policy

  1. A Guest Pass may be purchased for $10.00. The pass allows one player to play in one game. Purchase is non-refundable. Player must have current membership in order to guest pass.
  2. If it is a player's first time participating at Sports City please arrive at least 20 minutes early to fill out appropriate waiver, show proof of age and purchase membership and guest pass. New guests will not be allowed to participate without proof of age.
  3. If the player has a current membership they must check in at the membership office at least 15 minutes prior to game time to purchase guest pass and be placed on the roster.
  4. Guest Passes cannot be used in games 7 or 8 of the session.
  5. Any players with current or lifetime suspensions from Sports City may not play on a Guest Pass.
  6. Red cards issued to a guest player will result in the following:

¨     Any resulting fine will be invoiced to the coach’s account.

¨     Player will not be allowed to play on a Guest Pass in the future.

¨     Fighting: Guest player will be prohibited from further participation at Sports City .

Guest players are subject to all Rules, Policies and Laws published by Sports City. Sports City reserves the right to refuse play to anyone. This Guest Pass program is experimental and may be terminated at any time without cause.

YOUTH SESSIONS AND GAMES
 Sessions last approximately two months - all teams are scheduled for one or two games a week depending on the number of teams in a division and the length of the session. Games can start anytime between 4:00pm-7:45pm weeknights and 7:15am-7:30pm on weekends.

All leagues:

  • Standings are updated daily on MySAM.
  • Division winner is awarded Championship T-shirts, water bottles OR medals. Order must be placed within two weeks of session ending or team forfeits awards.
  • Memberships are required.

    • EQUIPMENT
    The following is required to play in leagues at Sports City:

  • Turf or flat soled shoes required. (no molded cleats)
  • Shin guards required.
  • Teams must wear matching colored and numbered jerseys. Numbers must be permanent and 1 inch by 6 inches. Players without numbers will not be allowed to play.
  • Sports City will provide all game balls.

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    TEAM REGISTRATION AND FINAL PAYMENTS
    Balance must be paid before the start of the first game we accept credit card or debit card payments only (Visa/MasterCard accepted). Cash and checks are not accepted.

    Deposit and league fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. 

    Late Fees:
    1.  If the balance is NOT paid in full before the 1st game, a $25 late fee will be added to your balance.

    2.  If the balance is NOT paid in full before the 2nd game, a $50 late fee will be added to your balance and the second game will be considered a forfeit. The coaches will be suspended and will not be allowed to participate until the team balance has been paid in full.

     3.  If the balance is NOT paid in full before the 3rd game, a $75 late fee will be added to your balance, the third game will be considered a forfeit and your team will not be allowed to play in the third game.

    4.  If the balance is NOT paid in full before the 4th game your team will be removed from the league and will not be issued a refund.
    Note:  Once the balance is paid in full, all prior forfeited games WILL REMAIN A FORFEIT.

    LATE TEAM REGISTRATION ADD FEE
     If there is still availability for a team to sign up within seven (7) days of a division/league starting, a $50 late team add fee will be added to the regular team fee.

    LEAGUE INFORMATION
    Many variables go into aligning divisions. Your skill information, although important, does not guarantee the division that your team will be placed into. Every effort will be made to create parity in a division. However, Sports City does not guarantee quality of play. League alignments, times and days of game may vary from session to session in an attempt to balance leagues. Teams are allowed to play up one age group and down one division for every age group they are playing above their current age group (has to be approved by management). First games will be issued with 5 days notice prior to the league starting. Schedules will be issued the week of first games. Teams requesting a rescheduled game must give 10 DAYS notice and pay the reschedule fee. See League and Player Info. for more detailed information.

    MANAGER'S CONTRACT
    I understand that my team and I are responsible for knowing all rules, procedures and policies. I also understand that I am responsible for knowing all information regarding registration.

    I understand that I am responsible for all individual player fees not paid and further understand that failure to pay these fees according to Sports City’s guidelines and policies will result in my team being dropped from the league and all fees and deposits paid to date will be lost. No refunds will be given.

    I understand that I am responsible for my team and guests behavior when on the property of Sports City. I further understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that all my players and guests understand the rules and policies of Sports City.

    I understand that during any altercation on the field or property of Sports City that I am responsible to control my players. I understand that any players leaving the bench area during an altercation will be suspended. Failure to control my players will result in the coach/manager and/or team being suspended or dropped from the league. All memberships and privileges will be revoked and no refunds will be given.

    I understand that only players listed on the team roster will be allowed to play and that the use of illegal players including suspended players will result in the game(s) being a forfeit. The coach and/or manager may also be suspended.

    I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure all players have read and signed the Liability/Injury Waiver and Release form and understand its contents. I also understand any player who has not signed the Liability/Injury Waiver and Release can be considered an illegal player, which may result in a forfeit(s).

     

    TEAM/PLAYER AGREEMENT
     1. Team coach/manager will be responsible for the conduct of all the players, and the coaches/managers and players shall be responsible for the conduct of all the team’s spectators. Coaches are responsible for knowing all of the Laws of the Game and all other league policies.

    2. Any player 18 years or older ejected from a game must immediately leave the property of Sports City Indoor Soccer Centers.

    3. Players or coaches shall not consume any alcoholic beverages or illegal substances prior to or during a game.

    4. Players, coaches & guests shall not smoke, chew gum, use tobacco or consume sunflower seeds during a game or on the property of Sports City.

    5. No food or drinks (EXCEPT WATER) in the player boxes or on the field of play. No spitting in the facility. Spitting results in an automatic red card. and ejection from the facility.

    6. Anytime a team or player is assessed a fine, the amount shall be paid prior to the team or player being permitted to play again.

    7. A team’s division assignment may be changed at the discretion of Sports City. Sports City will attempt to create parity in the leagues. Division assignment will not entitle a team to play on only one specific day of the week. Sports City retains the right to change day of play for any division.

    8. A team or player’s membership may be revoked at the discretion of Sports City. Revocation of such may be imposed for violation of the General Rules, Laws of the Game, Guidelines and Policies or any other information set forth by Sports City. NO refunds will be given.

    9. REFEREE STAFF: Constructive comments regarding officiating are welcomed and encouraged. Please submit any such comments in writing. Complaints regarding officials should be submitted in writing and contain points of fact. DO NOT DISCUSS OFFICIATING OR THE OFFICIALS WITH THE FACILITY STAFF DURING OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER YOUR GAME.

    10. ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY: Any individuals or teams fighting within the arena or on the facility property will be subject to termination of membership, league participation and may face civil or criminal charges. NO refunds will be given. Teams with multiple players involved in any altercation might be suspended or dropped from all further league play. Fighting will result in a minimum 1-year ban.

     

    		 

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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