Starting Soccer

 

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Each of our teams have 8 games, typically on the weekend. Here are 5 quick notes as we head into the 8 games this season.

 

 

Schedule – Practice schedules will be ready a week or two before the first practice (August for fall, March for spring). Practices are typically twice a week. Coaches will relay game schedules and game locations to you (yes, we travel a bit, some teams more than others). The schedules are finalized about three weeks before the first game. Generally, Spring games start the second week of April and Fall games start the second week of September. You can see all our schedules and subscribe to team calendars at https://www.cayso.org/calendar/

 

Games – Fall games start the second week of September (and might go into November) and Spring games start the second week of April (and might go into June). Exact schedules vary by team and season. Most coaches want players at games, ready and geared up, at least 30 minutes before the start of the game. Some coaches want even more time. Please plan your travel requirements as necessary to help with this. And at games, all our coaches try to have equal playing time for all players, regardless of skill or score. Because of the nature of the game, this isn’t a perfect balance, but we strive hard for it. 

 

Uniforms/Gear – Jerseys will be handed before the first game. Please provide shorts, shin guards, socks that cover shin guards, and boots (soccer cleats). Oh, and no jewelry either please (even if your piercings are new). Refs will make you take it off. Speaking of refs…

 

Referees – Some referees are young, some are old. Some games will have 3, some will have none. And not every call or whistle will go the way you expect it to be. Please be patient and encouraging. Even better, sign up to be a referee yourself (seriously, there is a huge shortage, and the pay is pretty good). Look to http://wisref.org to learn more