CSA Recreational Soccer

CSA Recreational Soccer

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8/24/2021

SORRY, THIS LOCATION IS FULL AND THE WAITLIST IS CLOSED!

SPRING SEASON INFO

Thank you for your interest in our Matthews Recreational Programs.

Registration will open in JANUARY for our SPRING SEASON!

Feel free to review the program details below, but they are subject to change slightly for our SPRING season!

Please check back for updates for sign up for reminders below!

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE EMAIL REMINDERS ABOUT REGISTRATION FOR FUTURE PROGRAMS, PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW.

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FALL 2021 POLICIES

GENERAL CANCELLATION AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE POLICIES - FALL 2021

CSA is looking forward to seeing our new and returning families and hope to be back to near-normal operating conditions for Fall 2021! Should you decide to register for Fall soccer, we ask for your understanding and flexibility, as there will continue to be a chance that issues outside of our control will arise.
PRIOR TO REGISTERING WITH CSA REC SOCCER, REVIEW THE DOCUMENTS BELOW.
You will be required to acknowledge that you have read, understand, agree and intend to comply with these policies.

CSA RETURN TO PLAY PLAN - Health and Safety Guidelines for Parents & Staff - CLICK HERE
UPDATED AUGUST 25, 2021

CSA SEASON CANCELLATION & COMPENSATION POLICY - CLICK HERE

COMMUNICABLE DISEASE RELEASE AND WAIVER - CLICK HERE

GENERAL REGISTRATION INFORMATION

• NEW: YOU MUST UPLOAD A BIRTH CERTIFICATE OR PASSPORT FOR EACH CHILD DURING REGISTRATION
• OUR PROGRAMS HAVE LIMITED CAPACITY.
• REGISTER EARLY - REGISTRATION IS FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.
• ONLY COMPLETED REGISTRATIONS ARE HONORED - CHECK YOUR EMAIL RECEIPT TO VERIFY REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT.

• IF A DIVISION IS FULL, YOU CAN REGISTER YOUR CHILD TO THE WAIT LIST AT NO COST AND YOU WILL BE CONTACTED WHEN SPACE IS AVAILABLE.
• DIVISIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION IF NOT SUPPORTED BY PLAYER COUNTS OR VOLUNTEERS.
• ASSIGNMENT OF PLAYERS IS DEPENDENT ON VOLUNTEER AVAILABILITY.

Fall 2021: South Charlotte/McAlpine U6-U8-U10

NEW THIS SEASON: You will be required to upload your child's proof of birth (birth certificate or passport) prior to registration. If you need assistance to upload the file, please email [email protected]

At this time, we plan to return to pre-COVID, normal operations for the Fall season! However, we cannot anticipate what changes may occur - please be sure to read all standard policies prior to registering.

Our program utilizes PARENT VOLUNTEER COACHES! Without coaches, there will not be teams! Please consider volunteering to coach your child's team. You can volunteer during registration and we offer discounted registration!

Our programs are TEAM-BASED, OPEN ENROLLMENT programs! There are no tryouts or evaluations for our general recreation programs. Teams are formed based on practice night and friend requests within your age group.

QUICK FACTS about our South Charlotte Program for U6, U8, U10
Season:	September 6 - mid November. See Calendar below.
Teams Offered:	Under-6, Under-8, Under-10, separate teams for boys and girls.
Practice Location:	McAlpine Elementary School fields, 9100 Carswell Road, Charlotte (MAP)
Practice Days:	One Practice per week, based on parent preferences and coach availability. May be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday OR Friday, dependent on requests/availability.
Game Location:	McAlpine Elementary School fields, 9100 Carswell Road, Charlotte (MAP)
Game Days:	Saturdays in season. Game times vary. Sunday games are possible for make ups.

Click here to view options for other age groups and other locations.

PROGRAM DETAILS FOR about our South Charlotte Program for U6, U8, U10

Age Groups/Genders Offered
Separate teams for boys and girls.
Age groups are based on YEAR OF BIRTH, not current age or grade!!
Please see our age group policy - requests to play up must be made prior to August 1 and are subject to preseason evaluation for approval.

U6 (Players Born in 2016 and 2017. Must be 4 years old by September 1.)
Plays 3 v 3 with no goalie. 6 to 7 players per team.
U8 (Players Born in 2014 & 2015)
Plays 4 v 4 with no goalie. 7 to 9 players per team.
U10 (Players Born in 2012 & 2013)
Plays 7 v 7 with goalie. 10 to 13 players per team.

• We partner with Soccer Shots for younger players - click here!
• Older players are welcome at our nearby McKee Road Park location -
Click here for U12 or click here for middle school and high school age players!
• To consider a different location, please click here to return to the Program Summary page for all options.

Practice Information:
• One practice per week at McAlpine Elementary School fields, 9100 Carswell Road, Charlotte (MAP) or nearby field.
• Practice nights available: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday OR Friday, dependent on coach availability.
• Players are assigned to a practice night and time based on coach availability & special requests.
• You can select two "blackout" nights during registration to avoid conflicts with other activities.
• Practices are 45 minutes for U6, one hour for U8 and U10.
• U6 and U8 practices begin at 5:30pm; U10 practices begin at 5:30pm or 6:45pm as available.
See our FAQs for more information on practice nights, siblings and friend requests - click here!

Game Information:
• Games are played at McAlpine Elementary School, 9100 Carswell Road (MAP), or other nearby fields if demand requires.
• 6 games minimum per season; played primarily on Saturdays between 9am and 5pm - see calendar for dates.

Fees and Policies
6U: $125 per season
8U: $145 per season
10U: $155 per season
• Requests for player registration cancellation must be received by July 31 to be eligible for credit or refund. All cancellations are subject to $25 administrative fee.
• No refunds/credits for individual player registration cancellations received after July 31.
• Volunteer to coach your child's team and receive a discount.
• Uniform is NOT included in fee. Please see below.

Uniforms: Sky Blue Shorts, Jerseys and socks.
• We are using a sky blue uniform again this season. This is the 3rd season for this uniform and it will be used again for the spring 2022 season.
• Uniforms must be purchased separately if needed. Approximate cost $58 + tax and shipping.
• Click here for uniform ordering information and other required equipment.

Additional Information

REVIEW OUR POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE - SCROLL UP.

Check our our FAQ and Special Request Policies page by clicking here!

We need PARENT volunteers to coach!
CSA Curriculum and training provided!
Volunteer during registration or click here for more info!

CSA Rec Soccer's Junior Academy Program
This program is designed for advanced players in age groups 2016, 2015, and 2014.
Pre-season evaluation is required.
Players must be registered and PAID for a Fall Rec Program to be eligible for evaluations.
Click here for more information!

Supplemental Training Available
Players of all ages are welcome to attend our FREE rec level supplemental training.
Please click here for details.

FALL 2021 PROJECTED DATES We intend to provide a full season of soccer as outlined below. This plan is based on information currently available and is subject to change. For a detailed calendar, please follow our CSA Rec Soccer Google Calendar, click here to view. To subscribe to our calendar, click the +GOOGLE CALENDAR icon in the bottom right of the calendar view. Please note that not all events apply to all age groups or locations - read the details for the event! Check back often for updates and changes!
July 1	Registration Opens for Spring season.
	Our programs have limited capacity. Sign up early. Only PAID REGISTRATIONS are honored. When divisions are full, your child will be placed on the waitlist.
July 31	Last day to request an individual refund if you choose not to participate. Subject to administrative fees.
August 4-7	Evaluations for our Junior Academy Program - click here for information/schedule
TBD	Team Assignments and Practice Nights emailed to parents
TBD	Coaches Clinic
August 31, September 1 & 2	Pre-season Camp (OPTIONAL) - More info TBA
September 6-10	First Week of Practices
Game Days (U6-U12)	Saturdays: September 18, 25 October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November 6
Make Up Dates if Needed (U6-U12)	Sundays in season may be used if necessary
Fall Rec Cup U8-U12 OPTIONAL	November 13 & 14
For a full Google Calendar, please click here.