Hampton-Varnville United: Spring 2013 News

SPRING 2013 INFO ~ SEE BELOW

Find the month you were born, go down to the year and go across to find the division you will play in. If the table below doesn't show your childs birthday contact Barry.

We will try have divisions for all ages listed below to play in this Spring, some of the older divisions (U14 and above) may require travel to the Charleston/Savannah area. More on this later.

The Hampton-Varnville United Fall season will run from February 2nd - March 23rd for in-house teams. These are the in-house season & tournament games and does not include out of town tournaments or travel teams.

The 17th Annual Jamie Mixson Classic - March 23rd

No birth certificate, NO PLAY!!! 

Possible Spring 2013 divisions:   ???   U6, U8, U10, U12, U14 - Some could be Travel

 ALL COACHES MUST COMPLETE A COACHING CLASS, THERE IS A ONE (1) YEAR GRACE PERIOD FOR  NEW COACHES.  IF YOU COACHED IN THE FALL '12 SEASON, SPRING '12 SEASON OR PRIOR SEASON YOU MUST  COMPLETE A COACHING COURSE BEFORE YOU CAN COACH AGAIN. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO U6. 

Travel & tournament teams will be refered to as HaVAC ( Hampton-Varnville Academy Classic )

RULE CHANGES...........................

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EXISTING RULES..................................................

Players must wear their club jersey in all games.

Offside is used in the U9+ divisions.        Games will not end in ties for U9+ divisions.

A mercy rule will be used for U7+ divisions.    All players will play in their age group, no one will play up.

All teams will wear club soccer jerseys.      We have a cleat exchange in the concession.

Club t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies will be on sale in the concession at registration & during the season.

Check the "Teams" page for info about your team, only info sent in by the coach will be posted.

Players must wear shinguards correctly or they will not be allowed to play, coaches should go over this at practice. Referees will allow players on the field once they correct their shinguards.

No jewelry of any kind can be worn during the games.

Players will be given a 2nd attempt on throw-ins for the first 2 weeks of the season.

If you know someone who would be interested in sponsoring a team let your coach or a board member know.

U9 & up will have a tournament at the end of the season, this will conclude the season.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When will I hear what team my child is on?

Teams will be formed after the evaluation day by a draft committe. Coaches will be given their rosters at the coaches meeting. Your child’s coach should call you within the following week to introduce themselves and discuss practice times.

What does “U” or under mean?

If a child is four (4) years old, they will play on a U5 or “under” 5 team. Age six (6), a U7 or “under” 7 team etc. etc.

When will I find out when and where our first game is scheduled?

In-house game schedules are done by the Club President and the first weekend is generally available a week before. Schedules will be posted on the downloads page when ready.

Where will my child’s games be held?

All in-house games are all held at Boyles Soccer Field. The teams play in-house against other HVU teams in their age bracket.

What equipment do I need to buy?

All players must have a soccer ball:

Size 3 (U5-U8)
Size 4 (U9-U12)
Size 5 (U13-U18)

Cleated soccer shoes (recommended) – no metal cleats allowed

Shin guards - Mandatory (available in the concession)

HVU team uniform – please check with your child’s coach, each team must find their own sponsor, the coach or parents can get a sponsor, if no sponsor is found parents are responsible for their childs uniform costs.

Why do you want my email address on the registration form?

Emails are used by the club president to send out information to the parents about various events for the club. If you would like to be added, email the president and ask to be added to the list.

I still have questions, whom should I ask?

Please feel free to contact any Board member at any time. You may access a list of Board members on this web site.