*Note: 1st time players must submit a copy of a birth certificate to the Registrar, Pat Morgan
Age Group Chart
U5 |
08/01/05 - 07/31/06 |
U10 |
08/01/00 - 07/31/01 |
U15 |
08/01/95 - 07/31/96 |
U6 |
08/01/04 - 07/31/05 |
U11 |
08/01/99 - 07/31/00 |
U16 |
08/01/94 - 07/31/95 |
U7 |
08/01/03 - 07/31/04 |
U12 |
08/01/98 - 07/31/99 |
U17 |
08/01/93 - 07/31/94 |
U8 |
08/01/02 - 07/31/03 |
U13 |
08/01/97 - 07/31/98 |
U18 |
08/01/92 - 07/31/93 |
U9 |
08/01/01 - 07/31/02 |
U14 |
08/01/96 - 07/31/97 |
U19 |
08/01/91 - 07/31/92 |
What happens after Registration?
1. Age Group coordinators form teams according to ESC group criteria (age, school district, etc.)
2. Coaches receive their team roster at the coaches meeting.
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Coaches Meeting, Thursday September 2, at the UCO Hamilton Field House, 100 North University Dr. Edmond, OK 73034. Attendance Mandatory, No Exceptions. (Team Rep may stand in for coach)
- U5-U6 = 7:00 pm. to 7:45 pm.
U7-U10 = 7:45 pm. to 8:15 pm.
U11-U19 & Traveling Rec.= 8:30 pm. to 8:45 pm.
3. Players receive a call or an email from their coach with notification of placement, practice, uniforms, etc.
4. Schedules will be posted on this website on the "Schedules" link on the left hand navigation bar.
Questions about playing this Fall??? Contact your Age Group Coordinator; CLICK HERE.
Do you need to mail your Birth Certificate Copy to the Registrar?
USYSA MEMBERSHIP FORM
Mail to:
Pat Morgan
2512 Stonehenge Dr.
Edmond, OK 73034
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Fall Season, 2010 SCHEDULE:
REC (U5-U11) – September 11, 2010
TRAVELING REC (U12-U19)-- September 18, 2010
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EQUIPMENT NEEDED - Uniform, shin guards, shoes (no toe cleats) and a ball (Home Team wears White!)
U5-U8 size 3-ball / U9-U12 size 4 ball / U13-U14 size 5-ball
U5-U6: T-shirt (colored), black shorts and socks. New players receive a free T-Shirt. Soccer Gear may be purchased at Soccer USA.
U7-U19: Black jersey, white jersey, black shorts, black socks. These uniforms are available at Soccer USA.
REFUND POLICY - If requested by the second scheduled game, you will receive a 50% refund. After this date, there will be no refunds. Requests must be made in writing and emailed to ESC Registrar, Pat Morgan, pat.morgan@cox.net. Refunds take up to six weeks to process. If a player who registered for an Annual Registration decides not to play in the Spring, a partial refund of $35 will be returned upon written request to the Registrar.
FAMILY DISCOUNT-The third player within a family (and each subsequent player) has a registration fee of $40 per season.
PARENT BEHAVIOR - You are your child's most influential role model, so please exhibit good sportsmanship at all times. Cheer for all excellent play, even by the other team. Demonstrate respect for game officials and opposing coaches and parents. Please remember that recreational soccer is supposed to be FUN for the CHILDREN. Don't scream instructions at your child during practice or games. Don't dissect your child's play after games. DO celebrate the FUN of playing on a soccer team.
ESC IS YOUR CLUB!!!!
Who runs the Edmond Soccer Club? ESC is organized entirely by parents. As the parent of a child playing on an ESC team, you are entitled to vote for and serve on the board of directors. More information on the board of directors is available at ESC's Web site. As a not-for-profit organization, ESC is dependent upon volunteers such as you. ESC needs your help with fund raising, concession stands, and tournaments. Each season, ESC employs new coaches and hosts several referee-training clinics.
Please volunteer by contacting the ESC administrator Parris Sanders at rosshalde@cox.net.
Where do I find out if games are cancelled because of rain? Check the ESC Web site www.edmondsoccer.com for up to date weather closure information. You may enter your cell phone number on the ‘e-status’ link to have closure texts sent directly to your phone. The club hotline, 348-BALL, will also have closure information. Coaches may verify game schedules and contact you on game day. Once the decision to close the complex due to inclimate weather, e-status text messages are sent, online field status is posted, and the ESC hotline carries this information to keep you advised.
Who takes team photos? Moto Photo is a sponsor of the Edmond Soccer Club. Moto Photo will schedule dates and times for taking team pictures. Coaches will be provided with the dates. All team photos taken at the ESC complex must be taken in the designated area. You may use a photographer of your choosing, but you must contact the Club to reserve the photo area. Commercial photographers are allowed to operate only in the photo area, not on the playing fields or the common areas.
Is additional training for players available through ESC? ESC's Centers of Excellence are designed to enhance the skills of the individual player. Children have the opportunity to work with coaches who are highly qualified in teaching the skills necessary to excel in soccer. The COE consists of eight one-hour practice sessions held at the Edmond complex during the recreational seasons. The COE is open to all recreational players regardless of ability. Information forms are available at registration and at the ESC Web site, www.edmondsoccer.com, or by contacting the Director of Technical Development.
Who is ESC's Director of Technical Development for the Recreational Programs?
James Soesbee (soccer999999@sbcglobal.net) (409-2324)
How do I become a referee? ESC needs referees. Please visit the club website (www.edmondsoccer.com) or email the referee coordinator, Parris Sanders at rosshalde@cox.net for more information about referees and referee clinics. ESC hosts several “New Referee” clinics throughout the year.
How do I donate to ESC? ESC is a 501(c)(3), and all sponsorships and donations are tax deductible. Sponsors and Donors should contact the ESC administrator Parris Sanders at rosshalde@cox.net for additional information.
How do companies donate or advertise through ESC? Please contact ESC administrator Parris Sanders at rosshalde@cox.net if your company would like to become a corporate sponsor or would like to advertise in ESC's tournament programs, on the Club Web site, or at the complex.
When will I find out on which team my player has been placed? Rec Coaches will receive their Team Roster at the Coach’s Meeting about a week before the start of the season - (September 11, 2010). You will then receive a phone call from your coach with details about the season. Please do not call the registrar or coordinator unless you do not hear from your coach.
Thank you for participating in the ESC Fall 2010 season.
