Recreational Soccer FAQ’s
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?
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?
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?
Registration is $90 each season for Recreational players. There is an additional fee for each program; U6-U8 is $123.00 and U10 and above is $141.00.
4. What does my registration fee pay for?
Registration pays for 10 games and a limited group insurance premium.
5. Do I have to purchase anything else?
Players must have an age-appropriate ball; wear shin guards and their CISC uniform.
6. Where do I get the uniform?
You do not need to purchase a uniform as that is part of you program fee. Uniforms are usually handed out to the team coaches before the season starts or they can be picked up at the main office.
7. How and when do I find what team my child is on?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Ask the Recreational Coordinator for a sponsorship package.
12.Is the club a non-profit organization?
Yes CISC is a 501(c)3 corporation.
13.What is AYSA?
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?
The best place to find club information is on the club website.
15.Can I hire someone to coach or train my recreational team?
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?
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?
Visit the club website to download a map. Maps of the complex are available for the summer season.
18.Who takes team photos?
19.How are recreational teams formed?
Each season, registrations are collected and sorted by School district, neighborhood, friend request, etc. The Recreational Coordinator follows the club-approved guidelines for forming teams.
20.Who do I contact with questions?
21.Does my child have coverage if they are injured playing soccer?
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?
Notify the Referee Coordinator or Recreational Coordinator if this happens. info@ciscsoccer.org
23.How long is a season? When are games played? Where do we practice?
Seasons are usually 10 weeks in which approximately 8 games are played. Games are played on Monday thru Thursday evenings during the summer. Practices are usually conducted once too twice a week at available fields.
24.Does the club have a recreational tournament?
CISC hosts a recreational tournament at the end of the summer season – typically the last weekend in July. All Cook Inlet Recreational Teams 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.
