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Below is a list of questions and answers to those
questions that we at KYSA hear most often. We hope your question
is answered somewhere on this page, but if it's not, send the
KYSA Webmaster your question and we will do our best to respond.
Thank you!
Q - When does the season begin?
Answer - The Fall league season (Modified, Recreational, and
Select programs) starts around the first weekend in September (typically
after the Labor Day weekend) and runs 10-14 weeks into November
(Modified, Recreational) or December (Select only). The Spring
league season (Modified and Recreational only) begins the second weekend
of April and runs 10-12 weeks into June.
Q - Where do we play?
Answer - Ages 5-8 (Modified program) play their games on
Saturdays at Petrovitsky Park. Ages 9-18 will play at the Pea Patch
fields on Green River Rd.
Q - Where do we practice?
Answer - This is generally determined by the coach. He or she
will decide where and when, typically after consultation with the team
members and their families.
Q - Who will my coach be?
Answer - Coaches are usually volunteer parents who have a
child on the team. For Select teams, there is typically an interview
process, if necessary, to select a coach from a list of candidates. A
select coach application form can usually be found on the KYSA website.
Q - What credentials do the coaches have and are their backgrounds
investigated?
Answer - Every KYSA coach is required to complete a Washington
State Patrol background clearance. The clearances are done every 4 years
and the state has the option at any time to review any coach. KYSA tries
to have every coach attend a coaching course. There are many license
levels from Modified Soccer all the way up to an "A" license (the
highest level and usually not required of any coach unless they are
coaching college or national teams). These courses are always sanctioned
by the Washington State Youth Soccer Association (WSYSA) and conducted
by one of their staff coaches trained specifically for teaching coaches.
Ask your coach what level of license they hold.
Q - When should I expect to hear from a coach about what team I'm
on?
Answer - In the Fall or Spring league seasons (Modified and
Recreational), you should hear from a coach 1-2 weeks before the season
begins. For the Select program, players are typically notified if they
were selected to a team within 5-10 days after the last tryout date.
Q - How many players, in each age group, play on the field at a
time?
Answer - Washington State Soccer Association is requiring our
association to follow new guidelines for the Modified, or Small-Sided,
game of soccer (See small sided program format link on our website).
U-5, U-6 and U-7 age groups will play 3-a-side (with no goal keeper),
U-8 will play 7-a-side, U-9 and U-10 will play 8-a-side, and U-11 will
play 9-a-side.
Q - Do boys and girls play together?
Answer - Only at the Under-5 age groups do boys and girls play
together. Once a player is 6 years old they will play on gender specific
teams.
Q - Do we get trophies?
Answer - Teams typically get trophies or gifts for the kids at
the end of the season. These are not supplied by KYSA and are the
responsibility of each team.
Q - What do we get for our registration fee?
Answer - KYSA supplies the game shirts for each season. We
also pay the required state insurance fee for each player. All other
registration money goes to maintaining fields, and many other
administration costs.
Q - What does the registration money help fund?
Answer - Equipment maintenance, field maintenance, balls,
paint, etc.. Insurance fees for both KYSA players, coaches and property.
Future expansion projects. Administration costs such as newsletters,
postage and registration printing, office equipment and much more.
Q - What equipment or uniform will I need to supply?
Answer - Parents need to supply for their players: Soccer
shoes, shin guards, soccer socks and shorts.
Q - Who do I contact if I need to register late?
Answer - Please contact the current KYSA Registrar through
email at registrar@kysa.org.
All late registrations are accepted on a space available basis.
Please be patient, often times it may be a few days before anyone can
get back to you, especially during the beginning of any season.
Q - When do we register for the Fall leagues?
Answer - Fall league registration usually begins in May for
all programs.
Q - When do we register for Spring leagues?
Answer - Spring league registration usually begins in January
for the Modified and Recreational programs.
Q - When are Select team tryouts?
Answer - Select team tryouts are usually in mid-March, but
check the website to be sure.
Q - Can I play spring soccer and tryout for a Select team also?
Answer - Yes, Spring soccer is around the same time as Select
tryouts, but usually don't conflict with each other. Spring soccer plays
games up to June and most Select teams will generally excuse players
with game conflicts. However, it would be up to the player and the coach
whether or not spring would conflict with a select players schedule.
Q - Do we use a regular registration form to tryout for a Select
team?
Answer - There will be a separate registration process for the
"Select Tryouts", followed by another player registration process once a
player has been selected to a team.
Q - How young can my player be and what are the cut off ages?
Answer - A Player must be 5 years old to begin. The Age Group
that a player is assigned depends upon the player's age on August 1st of
the seasonal year. For example: A U-8 player has not reached their 8th
birthday before August 1st.
Q - Do we have to do a fundraiser?
Answer - KYSA has strived to keep our fundraisers “soccer
related”. Although occasionally other fundraisers are needed. We do ask
players and parents to attend KYSA fundraising events such as the Spring
Sounders Game or volunteer and/or participate in the Cornucopia Cup for
Select Teams during the summer. KYSA is always in need of volunteers and
can always use help in many areas. If you are interested in keeping
costs and registration fees down by volunteering, please contact any
board member and they will assist you in getting started.
Q - Can I get a refund? Will it be a full refund? Who do I contact
for a refund?
Answer - Yes, you can get a refund as long as you contact the
Registrar by email at
registrar@kysa.org
before the first game. There will always be a $15.00
administration fee withheld. Only under certain circumstances is a full
refund given.
Q - What do I do if the practice location or time doesn’t work out
for our family?
Answer - Contact your coach or Modified Program Director to
see if something can be done. The next step would be to withdraw and
request a refund from the Treasurer.
Q - How much does each program cost?
Answer - The following are the current program costs (per
playing season), which vary by program.
Modified Program (ages U-5 to U-8): $60
Modified Program (ages U-9 to U-10): $65
Recreational age groups (ages U-11 to U-18): $105
U-10 Dev to U-14 Select: $169
U-10 Dev to U-14 Premier PDL: $199
U15-U19 Select/Premier: $179
Note: All fees are subject to change. The fees
shown here may not reflect any changes that have recently been made.
Check with the KYSA Registrar if you have any questions.
Q - Do we offer scholarships?
Answer - KYSA has a scholarship program. We ask that you
request a form and fill it out describing your hardship. Board Members
review the hardship and give out the scholarships as seen fit. The
treasurer keeps this form for tax purposes. Click
here for a copy of the
KYSA Scholarship Application and Approval Guidelines form.
Q - Why do I need to supply a copy of my child's birth certificate?
Answer - Will a passport work? Washington State Youth Soccer
Association requires proof of a player’s age. A player must provide
proof of age upon initial registration with an affiliated
organization under WSYSA. Proof of age shall consist of a birth
certificate, passport, Uniformed Services Identification and Privilege
Card, Government agency documentation, Board of Health Records, alien
registration card issued by the United States Government, certificate
issued by the Immigration and Naturalization Service. All documentation
must be in ENGLISH, or translated to ENGLISH. HOSPITAL, BAPTISMAL OR
RELIGIOUS CERTIFICATES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!
Q - My check hasn't cleared the bank yet, who do I contact to make
sure I am registered?
Answer - Often times it takes our Treasurer time to document
each check that is received. Players will not be rostered to a team
until their payment check has cleared the bank - a process that takes
about 10 days from the time we receive your check. For this reason, we
encourage families to pay by credit card during the registration
process. However, if you are concerned please contact the KYSA Registrar
through email at
registrar@kysa.org. Please be
patient, often times it may be a few days before anyone can get back to
you, especially during the beginning of any season.
Q - I need to withdraw from the program who do I contact?
Answer - First the coach, then the current KYSA Registrar
through email by email at
registrar@kysa.org.
Q - What training does KYSA offer?
Answer - Courses are given throughout the year for a variety
of reasons. Coaching clinics, referee clinics and many meetings are held
for coaches to learn about the game. Check with the Modified Program
Director or Director of Coaches for courses you may be interested in.
Q - How do I register?
Answer - Registration for all age groups is done online. The
registration process can be started by visiting
www.kysa.org, clicking on the
registration button and following that to the “Online Registration
(BONZI)” link.
If you have a pop-up blocker installed, you must disable it or the
registration process will not work correctly. From this point you
must log in using the username/password you created for past
registrations. If you are new to KYSA, you must create a
username/password in order to continue. Once you have logged in, click
the “Registration” button on the left and continue by choosing the
event(s) for which you will be registering. If you are registering a
player, make sure and choose the “Player” link and if you are
registering as a coach use the “Coach” link.
Q - What if I can’t remember my username or password?
Answer - Follow the above instructions to the “Online
Registration (BONZI)” link. From the member log in page, click on
the “I FORGOT my account information” button. You will be
prompted to enter the email on file in your profile. Your username and
password will then be sent to you via email. If this does not
work, please send a note to the KYSA registrar at
registrar@kysa.org. The
registrar will send you your username and password to the email address
on file in your user profile.
Q - Can I fill out a paper form instead of registering online?
Answer - No. All registration is done online so paper forms
are not accepted.
Q - What if a potential player doesn’t have access to a computer for
registration?
Answer - Parents without a computer should seek out the use of
a computer at a public library, neighbor’s house, school, or work in
order to register their child.
Q - Do I need email in order to register?
Answer - Yes. An email address is required for registration in
order to send confirmation information to parents. Parents without email
should register for one of the many free email services available online
before registering.
Q - What type of payment can I use?
Answer - KYSA prefers that you pay for registration fees
online with a credit/debit card at the time of registration. This allows
players to be confirmed immediately and rostered to a team. If you
choose not to pay by credit card, KYSA will accept checks, money orders,
or cash (please do not send cash through the mail).
NOTE: If you pay by check, your child(ren) will NOT be put on a team
until your check has cleared the bank. Please allow up to 10 days
from the time we receive your payment for this process to be completed.
If you choose to pay by check and your check is not received by the
registration deadline, your registration will be subject to the $10
non-refundable late fee.
Q - Who can I contact if none of this makes sense or if I still have
questions?
Answer - The best way is to contact the KYSA Registrar is by
email at
registrar@kysa.org. You
may also call the KYSA hotline number at 253-852-1054 and leave your
name, phone number and a brief message. Please speak clearly and slowly
as it is often difficult to understand the messages left on the hotline.
If you leave a message on the hotline please be patient. Often it may be
a few days before anyone can get back to you, especially during the
beginning of any season. All of our board positions are held by
volunteers who aren’t paid for their hard work. They do their jobs
because of the players and their love of the game.
Q - Do you offer discounts for families with multiple players?
Answer - Yes. Families are required to pay for the 1st and 2nd
players. The 3rd player in the family is free and any additional players
starting with the 4th are half-price (all players must be playing within
the same season i.e., Fall 2005 or Spring 2006). If you want to apply
for the family discount, you must answer “Yes” when asked about the
discount during the registration process and select the “pay by check”
method. The computer does not automatically calculate the discount. You
must then send an email to the KYSA Treasurer at
treasurer@kysa.org with your
request for an adjustment to your fees because of the family discount.
Please list your name, phone number, and the names of all registered
players in your family when making your request. The treasurer will then
give you an adjusted amount to pay. The adjusted amount can be paid by
check or you may go back into your registration, change your payment
type, and pay by credit/debit card.
Q - Do I have to supply a birth certificate every time I register?
Answer - No. KYSA only requires a birth certificate the first
time you register. After this time KYSA keeps the information on file.
However, sometimes a second birth certificate may be required under
certain circumstances.
Q - Who keeps birth certificates and registration information?
Answer - The KYSA registrar keeps all this information on
file.
Q - Will my information remain confidential?
Answer - Yes. The Registrar has been cleared through
Washington State Patrol and signs a confidentiality form through
Washington State Youth Soccer Association Risk Management. No one but
the registrar has the information for you or your child. Coaches will be
given only necessary information to contact you and your child.
Q - Who do I contact to update my registration information?
Answer - Parents can update personal information for them and
their players by logging into the online registration system with their
username/password. If you need help with this, contact the KYSA
Registrar by email at
registrar@kysa.org.
Q - Can I switch teams? Little Johnny doesn't like playing with big
Ben?
Answer - KYSA tries to discourage switching teams once team
rosters are set. It is very difficult to switch players due to the
restrictions put on roster sizes. The best way to ensure you’re on the
team you want is to request your coach or player on your registration
form. We try to accommodate all requests, but sometimes due to the
number of players, requests can't be met. Another way is to volunteer to
coach, this way you get to choose your practice site, time and days!
Training is available and it's a fun way to really get connected with
your child and other players and parents!
Q - Can I call or meet the registrar any time of day or night at her
home?
Answer - Please use common sense when contacting ANY BOARD
MEMBER! All the board positions are held by volunteers and aren't paid
for their hard work and family sacrifice. They do their jobs because of
the players and the love of the great sport of soccer. Be courteous and
always look at the clock before contacting any board member.
Q - How can I get involved or be placed on a committee?
Answer - Contact any board member for the possibilities.
Q - I want to coach. Who should I contact?
Answer - Contact the Modified Program Director, Recreational
Program Director or Director of Coaching Development by voice mail
through the hotline number, or by email through the website.
Q - Comments we wish we would hear from Parents:
Answer - My child had a great season and can't wait to play
next season! KYSA is doing a great job of developing coaches and players
within the organization!
We love praise and positive comments just like anyone
else. Let us know if we are doing a good job!
We love our coaches and hope they feel appreciated
for their efforts.
Have you hugged your coach lately? At least let
them know you appreciate all they do for your player!
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