Playing Competitive Soccer

• Develops players to their fullest potential
• Provides the highest possible level of technical and tactical training
• Develops teams to compete and play at the highest level
• Teaches values of sportsmanship, teamwork, dedication, and respect
• Attracts and retains high quality coaches committed to developing soccer players and good sports

Competitive Tryouts
There are usually two sessions, fall and spring for each age group and gender (U-12 to U-18).  U10 and U11 teams are developed and selected from the Pre-Competitive program.   Tryouts’ are held in March (Spring) and September (Fall).  The exact dates, times, and locations are announced on the website, in emails, and by coaches.  Participants need to attend all tryout sessions for their applicable age group, unless they have been granted permission to play up one age by the CISC Director of Coaching.  Evaluators assess each player’s skills and qualities to identify the optimal playing environment for each; therefore, tryout attendance is important.  If attendance at the tryouts is not possible, please contact CISC competitive staff or the CISC Director of Coaching to discuss alternatives. 
 
The tryout process begins with the online registration of your player OLR Online Registration.  Check the website for the current dates and times specific to your age and venue information before attending any session.  Tryout results will typically be available within 24 to 48 hours of tryout completion.  Participants are usually contacted via telephone.  If contact is made via telephone participants will have 24 hours to accept the position offered; In the event that the final results for tryouts are posted on the club website, participants will have 72 hours to register online and accept the position as posted.

Competitive Team Formation
CISC recognizes that younger players may experience significant variations in growth and skill development.  Therefore, CISC strives to form up to three competitive teams for U10 and U12.  CISC wants each player to experience success and therefore has established tiered competitive teams.  As children grow and develop skills, they may move between the tiered competitive teams.
 
U-10 to U12
2 to 3 teams (Blue, White, & Red)
U-13 to U-18
1 to 2 teams (Blue, White)

The final number of teams formed after tryouts is determined based on the assessment of talent by CISC coaching staff and the number of players accepting competitive team positions. 

Competitive Seasons
Winter Indoor:  January - March
Pre-Season:  April - May
Summer League Play:  June - August
Fall Indoor:  October - November

Competitive Practices
Competitive Practice schedules are determined by each team’s coach under the guidance of the Director of Coaching and Age Group Director.  On occasion, special practices, clinics, and scrimmages may be conducted.
January - March
Teams train 1 to 2 times per week
Fields located at The Sports Dome
Schedules subject to change weekly

April – May
Teams train 2 to 3 times per week
Local High Schools and Parks
Schedule changes more frequent

June – August
Team train 2 to 3 times per week
Training frequency dependent on tournament schedule
Schedule changes more frequent

October – November
Teams train 1 to 2 times per week
Fields located at The Sports Dome
Schedules subject to change weekly

Competitive Tournaments
The Club encourages each team to participate in 2 to 3 in-state tournaments depending on the age group.  U12 and above teams are expected to participate in 1-3 out of state tournaments.  Team coaches are primarily responsible for tournament selection; however, the Director of Coaching and Age Group Director may require specific tournament participation.  Tournament play typically occurs on the weekend with championship games held on Sundays. 

Competitive Leagues
All CISC teams play in the United Anchorage Youth Soccer League, (UAYSL)

January – March
Games are played on Fridays and Saturdays usually late afternoon and early evenings
Average schedule is 10 games
Game format is 8v8 for U12 and below and 6v6 for U13 and above
 
June - August
Games are played Monday through Thursday at various fields around the anchorage bowl with some games played in the Chugiak and Matsu regions
Average schedule is 10 games
Game format is 8v8 for U12 and below and 11v11 for U13 and above

October – November
Games are played on Fridays and Saturdays usually late afternoon and early evenings
Average schedule is 10 games
Game format is 8v8 for U12 and below and 6v6 for U13 and above

Competitive Costs
Costs vary slightly from team to team depending on the coach, tournaments, and competition level.  The coach works with the team manager and within guidelines established by CISC Coaching Committee to develop a team budget.  Each player is responsible for an equal portion of the team budget.  Typical annual costs are:
Coach Fee $500 - $900
CISC Registration fee $75
Velocity Team Uniform Set $225
Player Program Fee $600