Please read the following policy/procedure changes effective for the 2009 playing season. 

1. Please keep in mind when registering your child for SAY soccer that although this is a recreational soccer program, it is still a commitment to be a part of a team.  It is your responsibility to have your child at as many practices and games as possible – the team is counting on every player.

2. All registrations MUST be post marked by June 1 or they will automatically be placed on a waitlist.  We will place as many of these children as possible by July 1^st, but after that no more registrations will be accepted.  We will add as many teams prior to July 1 as we can but will not add teams after that date.

3. All requests for refunds MUST be submitted in writing and mailed to PO Box 341 Springboro OH, 45066 NO LATER THAN July 15^th.  All requests will be reviewed at the regular September board meeting and refund checks mailed after that date.  Do not email a request for a refund.  No refund will be given once a player is placed on a team – no exceptions.

4. Only children with August and September birthdates may request to play up 1 division so they are with their grade peers.  All requests to play up must be submitted in writing and attached to the copy of the registration form for board approval.  Do not ask for exceptions to this – they will not be granted.

5. Do not make requests for specific practice days/times – we CANNOT honor them.  Inconvenient practice times is not an approved reason for a  refund.  Again, do not ask for an exception to this.

6. Do not ask for a specific team, coach or friend.  SAY dictates that all  teams at the passer and above divisions be selected in a random manner.  Only a head coach and sponsor OR a head coach and assistant coach  may pair up before teams are blindly drawn.  

Q       If I register my child and then decide that he/she won’t be able to play
          can I get my registration fee back?

1. Please see #3 above.  Request for refund must be submitted in writing  and mailed to PO Box  341, Springboro Oh and post marked NO LATER THAN July 15th.

Q        Can my son/daughter play on the same team with friends?

1. At the Candy level, you may request to have your child play with specific teammates.  Most often we can and will honor this request.  Starting at Passers all the way to Minors, however, we cannot and will not honor requests beyond a single request for the sponsor and/or head coach – that is, 1 request per team.  We’re not budging – please don’t ask.

17. My daughter just got her ears pierced.  Can I cover her ears with tape during the games?

1. No.  All jewelry must be removed, including new piercings.

17. When can I expect to hear from my child’s coach?

1. Soon after our coaches’ meeting which is held in the middle of July.   If you have not heard anything by Aug 1, please contact us through the website:  www.cysa.sayvillage.com

17. If it’s raining, will we still have games?

1. Unless it is thundering/lightning, plan to get wet!   Note:  only referees can end or cancel a game. 

17. I have a player that never shows up for practice.  Do I still have to play him in the games?

1. Yes.  SAY rules specify that all players must play at least half of the game.

17. I volunteered to be a coach.  Who do I contact to get information about game schedules, uniforms, etc?

1. The coordinator for your division will contact you with information for the mandatory coaches’ meeting.  Be sure to get your coordinator’s email and/or phone number so that you can communicate your coaching needs.

17. I’m coaching my son’s team but I’m not sure what drills I should be doing at practice.

1. Please visit the Coach’s Corner link.  There are links to many sites that offer ideas for games and drills.

17. How long do I need to keep my players off the field in case of lightning or thunder?

A.  30 minutes.