FAQs
1. Should my child play Competitive soccer (Express) or Recreational soccer?
2. My child would like to tryout for an Express Competitive team. When are the tryouts?
3. What if my child missed competitive tryouts?
4. If my child doesn't make a competitive team can he/she still play Recreational Soccer?
5. What are Elite clinics?
6. When is picture day?
7. Who do I contact to volunteer to help the league?
8. How much does it cost to play on a competitive team?
9. Is financial assistance available?
10. Can I sponsor my child’s team?
11. How can I become a referee?
2. My child would like to tryout for an Express Competitive team. When are the tryouts?
3. What if my child missed competitive tryouts?
4. If my child doesn't make a competitive team can he/she still play Recreational Soccer?
5. What are Elite clinics?
6. When is picture day?
7. Who do I contact to volunteer to help the league?
8. How much does it cost to play on a competitive team?
9. Is financial assistance available?
10. Can I sponsor my child’s team?
11. How can I become a referee?
1. Should my child play Competitive soccer (Express) or Recreational soccer?
Competitive soccer (also known as Club or Travel Soccer in some areas) is designed for the higher-skilled, more dedicated soccer player. There is a professional coach for every team and the teams are formed through try-outs. The costs and time commitments are higher, but so is the level of play and the teams compete for a much longer part of the year. The competitive teams generally begin tournament play in the spring, with the first league games in late August. League season, which continues to Thanksgiving, is followed by post-season tournaments during the winter. The competitive teams have an extra hour of practice per week and an additional Friday skills clinic (and their practices start earlier in the year).
Competitive soccer (also known as Club or Travel Soccer in some areas) is designed for the higher-skilled, more dedicated soccer player. There is a professional coach for every team and the teams are formed through try-outs. The costs and time commitments are higher, but so is the level of play and the teams compete for a much longer part of the year. The competitive teams generally begin tournament play in the spring, with the first league games in late August. League season, which continues to Thanksgiving, is followed by post-season tournaments during the winter. The competitive teams have an extra hour of practice per week and an additional Friday skills clinic (and their practices start earlier in the year).
In contrast, our recreational program is open to all skill levels, there are no try-outs and all children will play at least half the game. The Rec games are usually played in or near Encinitas with many of our divisions playing all their games within the city limits. The coaches are parents who have gone through a licensing workshop. Recreational teams play a 10 to 11-week season in the fall and may play in the Commissioner’s Cup tournament after the regular.
2. My child would like to tryout for an Express Competitive team. When are the tryouts?
Tryouts for U7 thru U9 teams are in January and U10 thru U14 teams are in February. Older teams tryout in April. Please check our web site calendar for the tryout dates for the different age groups. We mail out flyers to all our players each year with tryout information.
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3. What if my child missed competitive tryouts?
Contact the coach for the appropriately aged team and they will let you know if they need players. If there are openings on the team, the coach can arrange to see if your child would fit in with this competitive team.
4. If my child doesn't make a competitive team can he/she still play Recreational Soccer?
Absolutely, You will need to fill out a registration form for the recreational league. These children are always placed on a recreational team.
5. What are Elite clinics?
Elite clinics are designed to continue to develop the skills of our competitive soccer players. Players who attend Encinitas Express Elite clinics will work with the club coaches who work on skills, tactics and small-sided games. These Friday afternoon clinics are a great way to better develop a player's ball handling, shooting, and goalie skills. The Elite Clinics are included in the fees in 2012.
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6. When is picture day?
Picture day is always the first Sunday following Labor Day at Leo Mullen Sports. Players will get their scheduled times and any other pertinent information from their coaches. The basic photo package is included in their registration fees. Additional photo items such as trading cards, mouse pads, etc. are available for purchase as well. Volunteers are needed to help with picture day.
7. Who do I contact to volunteer to help the league?
Please contact: Rick Lochner, club Past President.
8. How much does it cost to play on a competitive team?
Competitive team pricing varies by age group and play level. The 2012 fees include a week of team camp and the 12-week Elite Clinics.
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9. Is financial assistance available?
There are scholarships available that will offset part of the registration fee. There are also jobs available (for example, lining a soccer field each week) that can be used towards a child’s registration.
10. Can I sponsor my child’s team?
Yes! Your coach will have sponsorship forms or you can apply on-line by
11. How can I become a referee?
ESL and CYSA offer workshop training to become a recreational soccer referee. All referees are paid and we need as many referees as possible. If interested in becoming a referee go to www.sdcsra.com
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2. My child would like to tryout for an Express Competitive team. When are the tryouts?
Tryouts for U7 thru U9 teams are in January and U10 thru U14 teams are in February. Older teams tryout in April. Please check our web site calendar for the tryout dates for the different age groups. We mail out flyers to all our players each year with tryout information.
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3. What if my child missed competitive tryouts?
Contact the coach for the appropriately aged team and they will let you know if they need players. If there are openings on the team, the coach can arrange to see if your child would fit in with this competitive team.
4. If my child doesn't make a competitive team can he/she still play Recreational Soccer?
Absolutely, You will need to fill out a registration form for the recreational league. These children are always placed on a recreational team.
5. What are Elite clinics?
Elite clinics are designed to continue to develop the skills of our competitive soccer players. Players who attend Encinitas Express Elite clinics will work with the club coaches who work on skills, tactics and small-sided games. These Friday afternoon clinics are a great way to better develop a player's ball handling, shooting, and goalie skills. The Elite Clinics are included in the fees in 2012.
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6. When is picture day?
Picture day is always the first Sunday following Labor Day at Leo Mullen Sports. Players will get their scheduled times and any other pertinent information from their coaches. The basic photo package is included in their registration fees. Additional photo items such as trading cards, mouse pads, etc. are available for purchase as well. Volunteers are needed to help with picture day.
7. Who do I contact to volunteer to help the league?
Please contact: Rick Lochner, club Past President.
8. How much does it cost to play on a competitive team?
Competitive team pricing varies by age group and play level. The 2012 fees include a week of team camp and the 12-week Elite Clinics.
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9. Is financial assistance available?
There are scholarships available that will offset part of the registration fee. There are also jobs available (for example, lining a soccer field each week) that can be used towards a child’s registration.
10. Can I sponsor my child’s team?
Yes! Your coach will have sponsorship forms or you can apply on-line by
11. How can I become a referee?
ESL and CYSA offer workshop training to become a recreational soccer referee. All referees are paid and we need as many referees as possible. If interested in becoming a referee go to www.sdcsra.com
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