FAQ’s
updated 8/02/11
1. What is the difference between competitive and recreational soccer?
2. How do I register for recreational soccer?
3. How much is it to register?
4. What does my registration fee pay for?
5. Do I have to purchase anything else?
6. Where do I get the uniform?
7. How and when do I find what team my child is on?
8. What are the requirements and are there training courses that you offer?
9. Can I request to play with my child’s friends?
10. Does the club need volunteers?
11. How can I become a club sponsor?
12. Is the club a non-profit organization?
13. What is AYSA?
14. Where can I find the most up-to-date information about the club?
15. Can I hire someone to coach or train my recreational team?
16. Who handles complaints?
17. Where can I find a map of the complex?
18. Who takes team photos?
19. How are recreational teams formed?
20. Who do I contact with questions?
21. Does my child have coverage if they are injured playing soccer?
22. What happens if an official doesn’t show up for games?
23. How long is a season? When are games played? Where do we practice?
24. Does the club have a recreational tournament?
1. What is the difference between competitive and recreational soccer? top
Recreational teams are formed to provide players the opportunity to play soccer in a Recreational league. There are no training fees, signup is all that is required for placement, and players must play 50% of each game. Coaches are usually volunteer parents. Competitive teams are formed by tryouts and professional coaches are paid a monthly training fee.
2. How do I register for recreational soccer? top
You can register online by clicking the link for registration on the CISC website. You can also register at the Walk-In location at 9210 Vanguard Drive, Suite 102B Monday thru Friday from 10 to 5.
3. How much is it to register? top
Registration prices vary based on seasons. $148 for Recreational players. There is an additional fee for each program; U6-U8 is $148.00, U10 academy is $225.00, and U12 and above is $175.00. Early registration is recommended.
4. What does my registration fee pay for? top
Registration pays for 10 weeks of soccer including games/practices as well as a uniform. Registration also provides limited group insurance coverage through AYSA.
5. Do I have to purchase anything else? top
Players must have an age-appropriate ball, shin guards, and appropriate footwear.
6. Where do I get the uniform? top
You do not need to purchase a uniform as that is part of you program fee. Uniforms are handed out to the team coaches before the season starts and it is their responsibility to distribute them.
7. How and when do I find what team my child is on? top
Coaches receive their teams from the Recreational Coordinator and begin calling their players prior to the season start.
8. Can I coach? If so what are the requirements and are there training courses that you offer? top
CISC frequently needs new coaches. Coaches must have a player currently registered in the club. Coaching education is offered throughout the summer. Youth Modules and Licensed coaching courses are offered by AYSA periodically throughout the year.
9. Can I request to play with my child’s friends? top
Yes. Include your request on the registration form. There is no guarantee of specific team placement. Late registration limits the chance of receiving your request.
10. Does the club need volunteers? top
CISC functions by employing volunteers. Teams need managers and fundraisers. CISC hosts the year end tournament that is run by volunteers and staff.
11. How can I become a club sponsor? top
Ask the Recreational Coordinator for a sponsorship package.
12. Is the club a non-profit organization? top
Yes CISC is a 501 (c) 3 corporation.
13. What is AYSA? top
Alaska Youth Soccer Association is the governing body for soccer in the state.
14. Where can I find the most up-to-date information about the club? top
The best place to find club information is on the club website.
15. Can I hire someone to coach or train my recreational team? top
CISC Recreational teams must not employ paid trainers. Coaches may attend the Youth Modules to receive coaching instruction from professional trainers.
16. Who handles complaints? top
Complaints should be sent to the Board President. General complaints should be directed to the main office info@ciscsoccer.org.
17. Where can I find a map of the complex? top
Visit the club website to download a map. Maps of the complex are available for the summer season.
18. Who takes team photos? top
19. How are recreational teams formed? top
Each season, registrations are collected and sorted by School district, age, and friend requests, etc. The Recreational Coordinator follows the club-approved guidelines for forming teams.
20. Who do I contact with questions? top
The main office can be reached via email or by phone @ 907-344-7529.
21. Does my child have coverage if they are injured playing soccer? top
Registered players have a limited group coverage held by the Alaska Youth Soccer Association.
22. What happens if an official doesn’t show up for games? top
Notify the Administrative Assistant or Recreational Program Director with the field # and time if this occurs. email
23. How long is a season? When are games played? Where do we practice? top
Seasons are usually 10 weeks in which games/practices are played. Games are played on Monday thru Thursday during the summer. Practices are usually conducted once or twice a week at available fields.
24. Does the club have a recreational tournament? top
CISC hosts a recreational tournament at the end of the summer season – typically the last weekend in July. All Cook Inlet Recreational Teams U10 and older are automatically enrolled in the tournament. Other recreational teams and clubs are invited to submit an application for participation. The tournament is fun and provides an excellent opportunity for kids to obtain a competitive soccer experience.
