West Warwick Soccer Association: FALL 2013 FAQ's REFERENCE SHEET

WHAT IS RECREATIONAL SOCCER? It is a fun soccer program for boys and girls to play outdoor soccer on a grass surface. They also will be taught basic skills and the value of teamwork play. It is for boys and girls ages 4 to 15. Teams are grouped by ages. The divisions are Under 6 co-ed (NEW Dinomite Program by Xara), Under 8 co-ed, Under 10 boys & girls, Under 12 boys & girls and Under 14 /16 boys & girls (some years co-ed). The group the players fall into is based on the player’s age as of August 1, 2013. Special requests possibly may not be honored in order to balance the teams in skills and numbers. Special requests for divisions U-12 thru U-14/16 are not accepted.

WHERE ARE THE GAMES PLAYED? The games are held at Riverpoint Park on Saturday each week. If the games are cancelled on Saturday because of the weather, the games will be played on Sunday at the same scheduled time. Games will be played in mildly inclement weather. Games are cancelled when player safety is in question. There will be a weekly, weekday practice scheduled by the coach for ages U 8 co-ed and above. The Under 6 (instructional) division, The Dinomites, is a new youth soccer program.

WHAT ABOUT EQUIPMENT? The Registration fee includes a uniform jersey (tee-shirt) and soccer socks. Players need to supply soccer shorts (preferably black), shin pads (a must to be able to play or practice soccer) and soccer cleats. Baseball cleats are not acceptable for soccer play. Soccer cleats are needed because we will play in mild rain and players can slip in sneakers. We do not play the Under 6 games in inclement weather so sneakers are acceptable for that division. It is required that all players, except U6, bring their own soccer ball for practices. Soccer ball sizes are #3 for U8, #4 for U10 and U12, and #5 for U14 and U16. A water bottle should also be brought to practices and games. No jewelry (earrings, bracelets, etc.) can be worn during the practices and games for safety reasons.

HOW CAN I HELP? West Warwick is an All-Volunteer League. We are always looking for anyone interested in becoming a Head Coach or an Assistant Coach or any other assistance you can offer to the league. If you are interested or wish to hear more about it, contact Kim Johnson on the website. A training session for coaches will be set up prior to the fall season. Also, please register online early so the league can set up the appropriate number of teams for the fall season.

If you haven’t heard from a coach by mid August, contact the Commissioner of the age group your child will play in. The division is based on your child’s age on August 1, 2013. Example: if your child is 8 yrs old on Aug 1, 2013, he or she will play in the under 10 division.

Under 6 Co-Ed: 

Under 8 Co-Ed:

Under 10 Boys: 

Under 10/12 Girls: 

Under 12 Boys:

Under 14/16 Co-Ed: Kerie Seelenbrandt

WHAT ARE THE FEES FOR SOCCER? U6 - $55.00; U8-U16 - $60.00 with a $130.00 maximum per family. The U6 division will participate in a new instructional program called The Dinomite Program by Xara.  Players must be 4 years old before August 1, 2013 in order to play in Instructional Division.

WHEN AND WHERE DO I SIGN UP?  Registration will be conducted ONLINE on the league website at WWW.GOTSPORT.COM, May through July 31st. There will be 2 in person registrations held, for those who cannot register online or who are having difficulty. They will be held at the concession stand at River Point Park on Sat. MAY 18th, from 9am to 12 noon and Mon. JUNE 3rd, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.  A late fee will be incurred for registrations received after July 1st.  All players who did not play for WWSA previously, who are signing up for the first time, must submit a copy of their Birth Certificate to be retained by WWSA.