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Frequently Asked Questions
On this page, we will attempt to answer some of the most common questions we get
asked. If your question isn't here, please e-mail us and we'll
get the answer and post it here. For simplicity purposes, all references are
masculine unless a distinction between genders is necessary for
clarification.
Age Limits
Q. How old does my child have to be to play soccer?
A. Our youngest age division is "Under 6", so if your child
is four years old by July 31, 2009, he can play in this seasonal year. Our rules
permit players to play "up" one division, but each request must be made in
writing and is subject to Board approval. This rule would allow a 3-year old to
play if he turns 4 during the seasonal year.
Q. What is the cutoff for
each age division?
A. By way of
example, a child playing in the Under 8 age division must not turn 8 before
July 31 of that seasonal year.
Q. What is the youngest and oldest age divisions?
A. Our program
begins with Under 6 play (3-5 year olds) all the way through Under 19 play.
Pictures
Q. Who takes pictures for
the club?
A. The photography contract comes up for renewal every three years.
Currently, Alain Tomatis has the contract and is the only authorized
photographer for the club.
Q.
When are pictures and can I "request" a specific picture date?
A.
Pictures are scheduled by our Team Parent
Coordinator and with the club photographer bsaed on a number of criteria. Pictures are typically scheduled for the second and
fourth weeks of the soccer season with an additional makeup date for individual
pictures, but in no event can we honor "requests" for picture dates.
Q. Can I have someone else take my child's
picture?
A. Yes, but all teams must use the designated club photographer. You
are not required to purchase anything from the club
photographer.
Practices
Q.
Where and when will my child practice?
A. Times and locations of practices will vary based on who
you child's coach is. Most coaches practice two evenings a week for less than
two hours per practice. Field space is very tight, so coaches often practice
wherever they can squeeze in and it's not uncommon in the first weeks of the
season for several coaches to be in one place at the same time.
Programs/Registration
Q. What
is the "seasonal year"?
A. PRYSC is primarily a fall soccer program. The
practice season begins on August 1st, with the jamboree held the Saturday before
Labor Day. The regular season begins the Saturday after Labor Day and typically
runs until the Saturday before Thanksgiving. There is a league-sponsored Spring
program, but its scope is limited.
Q. When is registration and how much
does it cost?
A. Registration usually takes place in late April/early May and
the cost has been $65 per child for several years now with multiple child
discounts available. The Board approves a budget by the February meeting and
that budget determines the cost per child for the coming year.
Q. What do
I get?
A. Each player is
registered with the California Youth Soccer Association, a member of United
States Youth Soccer, the largest sanctioned youth soccer program in the United
States. In addition, they receive shorts, a jersey, and socks. If you have
more questions as to how the registration money is spent, please click on the
Budget link in the navigation bar to the right.
Q. Do you have a program
for Special Needs children?
A. Unfortunately, not at the moment. CYSA has a
program known as TOP Soccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer), but we don't have
a program in Butte County. Click here
for a presentation on starting a
TOP Soccer league and please contact us directly if you
have a heart for this kind of program. The PRYSC Board and the
BYSL (league) Board will throw our full support behind any effort to start
a program in Butte County.
Requests
Q. May I request a specific coach?
A. No.
Our club is dedicated to recreational youth soccer and we therefore select teams
based on a random draw in the Under 6 through Under 12 age divisions, balancing
teams only based on years of playing experience. Board members with children in
particular divisions do not participate in the selection process. The Under
14/15/16/19 teams remain together from year to year whenever possible to
encourage greater team development and skill improvement and to maintain
competitive balance with teams from Chico and Oroville.
Q. May I request
that my child play with his "best friend"?
A. No. We could not possibly keep
track of all those requests, so they are denied as a matter of course. Part of a
recreational youth program is to meet new kids and make new friends. Your child
is almost guaranteed to know several players on his team anyway.
Q. Do
you honor any requests?
A. Yes, siblings are allowed to play with one
another and children of coaches are naturally paired together (maximum of two
coach/child selections per team). Sponsors may request to sponsor a certain
child. Other hardship requests must be submitted in writing at registration,
require attendance at the June or July Board meeting, and are subject to Board
approval.
Funding
Q. Who funds the
program?
A. The club is 100% self-sufficient, operating within an annual
budget that covers registration, uniforms, field usage and maintenance, and
administrative overhead.
Q. Where does our registration fee go?
A. You
can examine our annual budget by clicking the link in the navigation bar to the
right, but basically $10 from each child goes toward administrative expenses and
"overhead". We currently spend $74 per child on registration, uniforms, coaches,
fields, and referees.
Q. If you spend $74 per child on those things and
another $10 per child on adminsitration, but we only pay $65 per child, who
makes up the shortfall?
A. Sponsors are our primary source of secondary
revenue and it is their contributions that help keep registration costs as low
as possible.
Administration
Q. Who runs
the program?
A. The Paradise Ridge Youth Soccer Club is a privately-held
non-profit public benefit corporation, organized under the laws of the State of
California. The club is managed by its Board of Directors, a group of 10-15
volunteers.
Q. What about coaches and referees?
A. We have
approximately 50-60 coaches and assistant coaches, all of whom volunteer their
time to help make the program a success. Additionally, we train and solicit a
pool of qualified referees to officiate the games.
Q. How can I get
involved?
A. First, come to the games and watch your child have fun. Then, consider being a team parent, assistant coach, or coach.
We always need referees, too. If you are committed to the
program and have a desire to see us continue to grow,
please consider joining the Board of Directors. Board meetings are generally
held on the third Thursday of the month, but check the home page for
updates.
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