Frequently Asked Questions - Fall 2008
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Q: When will we hear from our child's coach?
A: You should hear from your child's coach by the end of August. If you have not heard from your coach by
then, please call the hotline 752-8375. Teams will have practices prior to the first game.
Q: When do games start?
A: Fall 2008 games begin Saturday Sept 6 and run for 6 consecutive Saturdays. Game schedules and rosters
will be distributed to coaches on Aug 12th. Please note that your child is registered to play both Fall 2008 and
Spring 2009! He/she will play on the same team, with the same coach, for both seasons.
Q: Why does it cost the same to play just the spring session vs. fall and spring?
A: Our costs are mostly fixed costs, regardless of number of games played. The uniforms cost the same as well
as the insurance fee we pay the national AYSO for your child to play.
Q: My child plays softball in the spring (or football in the fall). Can he/she play just one season of
soccer?
A: Yes! The price is the same whether you play one season or both, but it's fine to just play one season. If you
will be playing Fall only, please tell your coach at the end of the fall season that your son or daughter will not be
returning for the spring so we can replace your child on the team in the spring. If your child wants to play only in
the spring, indicate that on the registration form or just register him/her at our January registration.
Q: Can I request that my child play with certain friends or with a particular coach?
A: Unfortunately, with 750+ players, we have found we can't effectively manage all of these requests. However,
if you are willing to coach, referee, or serve on the board, we will honor one "play with" request. Our primary
objective in assigning teams is to have "balanced" teams, so we look at the players' abilities, age, and years of
experience. We actually have a computer program that does this for us!
Q: What equipment does my child need?
A: Byron Center AYSO will provide your child with a jersey and matching socks (U12 and older also receive
shorts). We do require that your child wear shin guards (available at any discount store like Meijer or Target, or
any sporting goods store). Cleats are optional but recommended.
Q: I'm willing to coach, but not sure I'm qualified. Do you provide any training?
A: YES! Byron Center AYSO partners with Soccer Zone in Jenison to provide training to coaches of all age
levels, and all levels of coaching experience. This training is free to AYSO coaches! We will contact you during
the summer with the training schedule (it is a one night session).
Q: When is registration closed?
A: Registration forms received after June 1st will be added to our waiting list. If we can place you, we will
contact you. If we cannot, we will return your check.
Q: What if I need to cancel my child's registration?
A: No problem if prior to July 1st. Refund requests must be made in writing to the registrar (Linda Procter) at
the address below. Requests postmarked prior to 7/1/08 will receive a 100% refund. Requests postmarked
prior to 7/14/08 will receive a 50% refund. Refund requests received 7/15/08 or later will not be honored.
Byron Center AYSO
Box 415
Byron Center MI 49315
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