Competitive Program
Frequently Asked Questions
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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?
1. Should my child play Competitive
soccer (Express) or Recreational soccer?
Competitive soccer (also know 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 level of play
is higher with the competitive teams, but the costs and time
commitments are higher as well. The competitive teams begin tournament play in June, with the first league games in late August. Their league season continues to Thanksgiving. There are post-season tournaments available as well. The competitive teams have an extra hour of practice per week and an addtional Friday skills clinic. In contrast, our recreational program welcomes all children.
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 may play
in the Commissioner’s Cup tournament after the regular
season which lasts from mid-August (the beginning of practice)
to the last weekend before Thanksgiving.
2. My child would like to tryout for an Express
Competitive team. When are the tryouts?
Tryouts for U8 thru U14 teams are in February. Older teams tryout in the spring. 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 on it
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3. What if my child missed competitive tryouts?
Contact the coach for the appropriately
aged team and he/she 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 ESL
Elite clinics will work with a variety of coaches who teach
different skills each week. These Friday afternoon clinics
are a great way to better develop a player's ball handling,
shooting, and goalie skills. There is a
small cost to attend these clinics.
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6. When is picture day?
Picture day is always the first Sunday following Labor Day at Leo Mullen Sports
Park . 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, league President.
8. How much does it cost to play on a competitive
team?
The cost for joining a competitive team in 2008 is $595 for U8, $675 for U9 and $975 for AA and $1,125 for AAA and Premier.
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9. Is financial assistance available?
There are scholarships available that will offset part of
the registration fee. There are 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 CLICKING
HERE
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
CLICK HERE
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