Soccer program information
Games are played on Saturdays at Spokane school locations.
Most games are currently on the South Hill.

The regular yearly soccer season normally includes BOTH the Fall
(September and October) and Spring (April and May). 
Your registration fee includes BOTH !
NOTE:  We get many that register for the Spring only (reduced fee).  If you
register for "Spring" only, that fee only includes the Spring portion of the season
and you will need to register again for the next Fall/Spring seasonal year.

Teams and their practices are normally centered close to their local schools.  
Practices for the younger ages (4 to 8) are normally one evening a week for about
an hour.  Older ages (9 and up) may practice twice a week.  Practice locations are
determined by the COACH, with input from the team to find times that are
convenient for everyone (usually in the 5:30 - 7pm time frame).

Items needed by each child include:
1) SHIN GUARDS
2) SOCKS (to cover the shin guards, if hard plastic kind)
3) SOCCER SHORTS (black or neutral color recommended)
4) SOCCER BALL:
   size #3 ages 4 - 7 (U5-U8),
   size #4 ages 8 - 11 (U9-U12),
   size #5 for 12 and older (U13 +)
5) WATER

Soccer shoes are NOT required, but recommended for better traction.
"tennis" or "athletic" shoes (without metal spikes) may be worn.

These items should be brought to each game and practice.

Sponsor a team and receive name on team shirts and listing on website.

Cost is $175 for "micro" teams ages 4 to 8  (U5 to U9)

(less if you sponsor more than one team)

Dalight Savings Time in 2009 begins March 8th and ends on Nov. 1st

"Civil Twilight" is the term for the latest time (after sunset) you will have enough light for normal outdoor activities...  like soccer practice !

Find out how much daylight you will have for evening practices.  Go to the website at:

http://www.sunrisesunset.com/usa/Washington.asp

RAIN  

In soccer, the games are NOT canceled for rain or weather.

The only time we cancel games is if it is "unsafe".  Normally, the
game is played as long as the field is "playable".

The only exceptions are when there are extreme or unsafe conditions.
This would include lightning in the area and when conditions (heavy
snow or rain) makes it impossible to play the game.

In case of thunder and lightning, coaches and/or referees should make
the decision. A good guideline is the "30/30 rule":  if lightning is
followed by thunder within 30 seconds, clear the field.  Play may resume
if no further thunder and lightning acitvity for 30 minutes.