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Fall 2008 Soccer Registration Nights

Boys & Girls Ages 6-15

Recreational & Interleague

These are the only nights you can register without a $75 late charge and be assured of a spot on a team.
 

The following link will take you to a printable registration form that you can pre-fill out and bring to Registration Night

(You MUST bring two copies of it to registration night and a copy of your child's birth certificate if it has not already been submitted):

           
(instructions for filling this out)

         Fees for 2008

$250.00 per child for Division U-8
$275.00 per child for Division U-10
$325.00 per child for Division U-12
$425.00 per child for Interleague Divisions U14/U16

        Where our fees go
             

          Practices and Games

Games are on Saturdays starting in September and running through mid-November. Practices are twice a week beginning in August.

          Registration

    Division Birthdates for 2008
    ("U" stands for "under")

  
Parents must be present at registration.
Bring cash or a checkbook...no credit cards accepted.

All players except those on competitive teams must register on May 21st or May 29th in order to be assured of a place on a team. (See special notes below regarding Interleague availability.)

Late registrants are not guaranteed a team placement and will be charged a $75 late fee.

All players will be assigned to divisions according to the listed age brackets unless a player requests to play up in an older age group. Players may play in an older age group with TPSC board approval, but they may not play in a younger group. Anyone requesting to play up must make this known on the registration form and verbally make it known when registering.

Most kids want to play with others in their grade level, but because of their birthdate they could be placed with a younger grade level. All players must be in first grade or older to play. Carefully review the age brackets before registering.

Also if your child cannot practice on certain days (ie, religious school, music lessons, etc.) it must be stated on your registration form as once teams are formed, we cannot make changes.

Late registrants will be placed on teams as team size and the number of coaches permit.

Late registered players who have just moved to the area will be placed on teams first. Other players will be placed according to team needs and the discretion of the club.

        Rec League Divisions

At all age levels, TPSC offers co-ed and girls teams. The U-8 division plays micro-soccer consisting of small sided games with no goalie. The U-10 division plays 8 a-side games. The U-12 division will play either 9 or 11 a-side games.  The U-14 division and older play 11 a-side games.

          Interleague

The U-14 and U-16 divisions play other clubs in Marin. In order to improve the level of competition, TPSC will provide professional coaches. To cover these expenses the registration fee will be $350. We still need parents to volunteer as managers for the teams.

Interleague teams will be filled on a first come basis.

When Interleague players register they will be assigned a placement number. The first sixteen players registered will be placed on a team.

A second team will be formed if another sixteen players sign up, if not, the remaining players will be put on a waiting list.

 Interleague: Please bring a copy of your child's birth certificate or passport (no hospital, baptism or religious certificates), and a 1¼ inch square color photo of your child to registration night.

          Scholarships

There will be a limited number of need based registration fee scholarships available in 2008. Please email Alison von Lackum at tpslmail@tiburonsoccer.org; leave your name, address and request a scholarship form and one will be mailed to you along with instructions.

          Uniforms & Equipment For Rec and Interleague Players

Each player will be given a TPSC jersey to use during the season. The TPSC jerseys must be returned at the end of the season. Each player must have black team shorts, black socks and shin guards to be able to play. Each player needs his or her own ball for practice. Ball size varies according to age division. TPSC sweatshirts and t-shirts may be available for purchase at registration. Player shorts and socks may be purchased at a club discount at one of the local soccer retail stores.

          Competitive Teams

Competitive teams consist of two divisions, Select and Upper House. They play teams from several other communities, and participate in tournaments in a season lasting from summer to November or March depending on the age division. Players are chosen in tryouts in the previous March and April based on skill and determination. Much more information can be found on our website, www.tiburonsoccer.org.

           Parent Support

The TPSC can only be a success with parent involvement. We need parents who will volunteer to help with coaching, age group coordination, team parents, refereeing and other activities. In the event of a shortage of coaches, priority for assignment to teams will be given to players whose parents volunteer. Please sign up at registration. Volunteer signup sheets will be available at registration.

          Coaching

           Coaches are needed for all age groups.

We urge you to sign up. Last season we had a good turnout of mothers and fathers. At the younger age levels, experience is not necessary and coaching provides a great opportunity to learn soccer or to sharpen your own skills. All coaches are required to obtain a level F license. CYSA licensed professionals will hold one day clinics during the spring. Have no fear; everyone passes!!

In addition, the TPSC will provide coaches with professional trainers who will work with the players at one or more practices a week (frequency depends on age group).

          We Need Your Help, Sign Up Now!

          Referees

We urgently need parents, other adults, and college and high school students with some soccer experience to be referees. Middle School students are welcomed to referee U-8 games. Referees are paid for each game they work. New referees must complete a clinic—there will be one in June. The TPSC will pay for the certification. For information and details, call the hotline or email our referee coordinator, John Gulick.