West Valley Soccer League: FAQ
FAQ
Can I Play on a Real So Cal team (Club) and Play WVSL?
NO Sorry
Can I Play on a CYSA Club team and Play WVSL?
NO Sorry
Can I Play on a AYSO team and Play WVSL or Club?
Yes (But we do not recommend it)
My child wants to play rec soccer, when, where, and how do I register?
Check the calender for notices about walk in registration for the Spring & Fall West Valley Soccer League.
What about being a coach?
Every year we need more coaches. This is a fun and rewarding experience that requires relatively little time, but can have a significant impact on the lives of a number of children. We ask that all of our coaches attend coaching clinic and get licensed by the CYSA. We also require all coaches to be Risk Management Certified through the California Department of Justice.The full details of the CYSA-South Risk Management Program are contained in the CYSA-South Risk Management Manual (as updated July 2001). It is our intent to exclude from participation, at a minimum, all persons who have been convicted of crimes against persons
If you are interested in coaching contact the Current Board. If you are interested in helping even more, and can invest a lot more time and want to have more responsibility, we have a way! Our league is run by a small, hard-working group of volunteers that serve as the Board of Directors. Every year we need new members. If you are interested, talk to one of the Current Board members.
My daughter will be under 10 by July 31, but wants to play in the GU11 league.
Does this make a difference (as far as having to try out)?
Yes if she is playing UP she must tryout with that age group.
(she can only play UP if she is Returning to team)
Could a player play on the U5 team if they are a U6 player?
NO sorry (only with a doctor's note to Say there is a medical reason for them to play down.
Is it possible to have 1 more kid on my team?
ONLY if ALL the parents understand that it will effct their kid's playing time,
When does the season start and how long is it?
Full - September through December
Spring - March through April
What does the registration fee include?
The registration fee includes uniforms, trophies, pictures, yearbook, field permits, insurance, equipment, etc.
How much does it cost?
Fall - Registration per child is $150: Siblings (2): $280,(3):$410, (4/5/6):Free.
To take advantage of the multi-player discount, all players must reside in the same household.
Spring - Registration per child is $90
Financial assistance is available for players in need. Please submit a written request to the league
I have two players I am signing up for fall and I would like to get the discount on the registration fee. The problem is I will be sending in their applications at different times. One child is new so I am mailing it in and the other child has played before and the coach will be submitting the entire teams paperwork. What do I do?
Do I write two checks and submit one check per player - each one for $140 and note that our family has 2 players? Does that sound okay?
YES - Thank You
Refund policy - for the Recreational League will be as follows:
Before 6/15/200_, 100% refund. (less $15 processing fee)
6/15/200_ through 7/31/200_, 50% refund.
On or after 8/1/200_, No refund.
All refunds request must be requested in writing. To Paul Clifton
Refunds do not go out on a piecemeal basis-we attempt to issue them all at one time.....normally in mid June.
Thank You WVSL
What are the times and dates of practices?
Sorry, we don't know the answer to that one, but your coach will. There are no league requirements about times, dates or locations for practices. We have about 250 coaches (plus assistant coaches and team parents) who volunteer each year. Depending on their work or personal schedules, they usually pick the best days that they can be there. Typically most coaches hold 1 or 2 practices a week lasting 1 to 2 hours per practice.
U5 & 6 - 1 practice a week. lasting 1 hours per practice.
WVSL REQUEST POLICY:
You may list a coach, a team name, or teammates. However,
(In the upper right hand corner of the form.)
If you are requesting a spot on a specific team then YOU need to contact the coach of that team to find out if he/she has a spot available on that team and to make him/her aware that you would like to be on that team.
WVSL can NOT Force a coach to draft/have a player because of a request.
RETURNING PLAYERS HAVE THE RIGHT TO PLAY ON THE SAME FALL (NOT SPRING)TEAM FROM THE PREVIOUS FALL (NOT SPRING) SEASON
A coach CAN NOT cut a player from their Fall team!
CAN I REFEREE:
YES http://eteamz.active.com/wvsl/news/index.cfm?cat=246726
Regarding the referee situation, our referees are either volunteer parents or paid kids - the kids are sometimes unreliable & the parents willing to volunteer are too few. We have had some difficulty retaining referees because of the abuse that they suffer from the parents in our league. I personally spend every Saturday of soccer season refereeing - perhaps you know of some reliable referees that we could recruit to help. If so, please contact Essi who is the Head Referee and responsible for the scheduling esdadfar@yahoo.com
Do coaches typically have the kids bring a ball with them to practice? YES
Ball Size-
Size 3 - U5, 6, 7, 8.
Size 4 - U9, 10, 11, 12.
Size 5 U13, 14, 15.
Question: As we start on the hour, do you want everybody's game completed at 45 minutes past each hour – to allow the next teams 15 minutes on the field prior to their games?
NO you get (55 Min) 1 hour / not 45 min
Who can I contact with further questions, comments or concerns?
You may call the WVSL hotline at (818) 999-WVSL, email us or The Division representative for your child's age group is listed on the WVSL Board
What division will my child play in?
WE PLAY 1 YEAR DIVISIONS (Season year is Fall 08 & Spring 09)
U5 Boys or girls under 5 (age 4) as of Aug 1st 2008
U6 Boys or girls under 6 (age 5) as of Aug 1st 2008
U7 Boys or Girls under 7 (age 6) as of Aug 1st 2008
U8 Boys or Girls under 8 (age 7) as of Aug 1st 2008
U9 Boys or Girls under 9 (age 8) as of Aug 1st 2008
U10 Boys or Girls under 10 (age 9) as of Aug 1st 2008
U11 Boys or Girls under 11 (age10) as of Aug 1st 2008
U12 Boys or Girls under 12 (age 11) as of Aug 1st 2008
U14 Boys or Girls under 14 as of Aug 1st of the season year