Friendswood Soccer Club: FAQ about Merger
Saturday, April 1Clear Lake United Youth Soccer Club, League City and Friendswood Soccer Clubs have completed a merger and formed Space City Futbol Club effective May 1, 2006. Space City FC will offer a comprehensive program with levels of competition for players of all calibers from 4 to 18 years of age. We welcome every interested player to join one of the best and largest soccer programs in the Bay Area!
While continuing to build upon the foundations of the original clubs, Space City FC now serves more than 3300 area youth and is able to offer the very best opportunities for soccer skill development and play, both at the recreational and competitive levels with convenient practice and game locations. Space City FC will continue to promote a fun and positive environment for the entire family to enjoy.
Registrations for the fall season will be held on April 22nd & 29th from 9am to 3pm at several locations to accommodate your schedule!
Clear Lake region: University Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall, located at 10106 Middlebrook Drive (University Baptist Church)
Friendswood region: First Baptist Church, 111 East Heritage in Friendswood.
League City region: LC Sportsplex Red Pavilion (10am to 3pm only, both days)
Receive a free T-shirt when you register in person!
Registration forms and additional information may also be accessed from www.clearlakeunited.org, www.friendswood-soccer.org or www.leaguecitysoccer.org
All new players need to bring a copy of their birth certificate to be kept on file. Sample uniforms will be available for sizing purposes at registration. Fees: $90.00 for birth dates August 1, 1998 through July 31, 2002 (U5-U8) (Children must be 4 before August 1, 2006 to register for Fall season) and $120.00 for Birth dates August 1, 1988 through July 31, 1998 (U9-U18). $15.00 Late Fee will apply after June 30, 2006.
*Fees include: Shirt, shorts and socks; secondary insurance; BAYSA and STYSA player fees; field maintenance; equipment; coaches training; player training when available; administration and field development.
Fall season games are played from early September to mid-November. Additional information will be given out at registration. Any interested player, age 4-18 years, is invited to come and join the fun!
The goal of Space City Futbol Club is to encourage good sportsmanship, personal excellence and team respect in a positive environment while at the same time continue to raise the awareness of youth sports in our communities.
Frequently asked questions about the proposed merger of the Friendswood, Clear Lake and League City Soccer Clubs
Q: Why consider a merger?
A: The Bay Area Youth Soccer Association (BAYSA) has encouraged individual clubs within the association to consider logical mergers with sister clubs to facilitate and improve the soccer experience for their youth soccer players.
Through numerous conversations and meetings, representatives of the Friendswood (FW), Clear Lake (CL) and League City (LC) clubs developed a constitution and bylaws for a joint club, the Space Center Futbol Club (SCFC).
Q: What players are most affected by the proposed merger?
A: U11 and above players are most affected, in positive way, by the merger.
For these age groups at the recreational level, the individual clubs find it difficult or impossible to field teams due to a limited number of players. With the joint club, there should be a sufficient number of players to field recreation teams for all age groups.
Competitive teams at U11 and above will be formed across the entire SCFC, with a common tryout and coach selection process. The larger number of high level players should result in a larger number of D1, Super 2 and D2 teams that should compete successfully at their respective level. Also, consideration for regional teams is recognized and flexibility is built into the team formation rules.
Q: What players in the younger age groups?
A: The organization of U10 and below play is essentially unchanged. Play at this level will be regional (FW, CL and LC). However, with the new club there may be the possibility of higher level competitive play for the better U9-U10 players.
Q: Are there other benefits for the players?
A: Yes. With a larger club there will be the resources to provide more consistent and coordinated training for the players and coaches at all levels.
Q: Where can I find out more information?
A: Draft versions of the constitution and by-laws for the SCFC are posted at the bottow of this web page. In addition, address any specific questions to the Jeff Williams, 1st VP of the Friendswood Youth Soccer Club.
Q: How will it be approved/dissapproved?
A: There will be a mandatory coaches meeting to present all details and answer any questions regarding the proposed merger, leading to an Approve/Disapprove vote for the merger by the FW soccer club in March. Attendance by all coaches is critically important.
Q: When and where is the Coaches Meeting?
A: Coaches meeting, 6-8pm Sunday Feb. 12th at the Windsong Intermediate School gymnasium.
Handout: Draft of SCFC Constitution, By-Laws, and Team Formation Rule