Cumberland Youth Soccer Association
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Cumberland Youth Soccer Association
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Frequently Asked QuestionsHelp! What if I have a question that was not posted here?If you have a question not posted on this page then click here and send your question to the Webmaster. Your question and answer will be posted for other parents. What does CYSA do when it rains?
Are rainouts rescheduled?
What seasons does CYSA play?CYSA's most popular program is the fall recreation program. In recent years we have had well over 1200 players, 200 coaches, 100 referees, and countless volunteers. How do I register my child to play in the recreation league?Registration is on-line. Instructions will be on the CYSA home page. When will my child be taken off the waiting list, and how do I pay then?As soon as a slot opens up, we will place your child on a team, which can happen anytime up until the season begins. There is no guarantee that a slot will open up, however. You will not be able to pay with a credit card at that point due to the registration system CYSA uses -- you will have to send a check.. Who is eligible to play in the CYSA recreation league?New registration applications will be accepted only from Cumberland residents, or from brothers and sisters of out of town residents currently or previously enrolled in the program. How are the recreational teams formed?Teams are formed based upon team balance, i.e., players of different skill levels and experience are divided randomly among teams in an attempt to ensure that all teams have equal chances to win. The selections are random, and occasionally an exceptionally strong or weak team is created by chance. In order to maintain team balance we cannot accommodate requests for placement on teams, or placement with friends in these divisions. Players will have a wide variety of skills on a team, from the experienced to the very beginner. Please realize that there can be literally hundreds of special requests. Everyone believes their special request is reasonable. Even if it were mathematically possible to meet everyone's requests, your volunteers simply cannot do it in the short time in which teams are formed. Teams are also not formed by neighborhood or school. Players may or may not be on teams with children that they already know. This is an opportunity for players to form new friendships and learn new skills. We will place a coach or a sponsor with their child. We will also place siblings on the same team, if they are in the same division, unless instructed otherwise by the parent (g). When will I hear from the coach?You should hear from your coach sometime during the two
weeks prior to your first practice. The recreational season
begins the Saturday before Labor Day and practices generally are
scheduled two weeks prior to this. Who do I contact regarding my child's team?Any questions can be sent via email to a CYSA Board member. A CYSA board member will contact you within a few days. How do I determine the age group my child plays in?Divisions are determined based on your child's birthday. This is mandated by the state, and there are no exceptions for size or soccer ability in recreational soccer. There are always some kids whose birthdays are one or two days after the cutoff date -- it happens! If your child is 4 BEFORE August 31, they can register to play in U5 (Instructional) soccer. The only exception CYSA makes is for competitive players who have played "up" an age group the previous season. Note that there is currently not a U14 age group in CYSA fall recreational soccer. We don't get enough kids to sign up to have enough teams, so we skip from U12 to U16 age divisions. The vast majority of the U16 players are 12 and 13 year olds. What kind of equipment will my child need?CYSA will provide a uniform, consisting of a jersey, and socks. The uniform will be marked in accordance with AYSO guidelines. Every player must wear appropriate athletic footwear. Regulation soccer shoes, gym shoes, or sneakers (with or without rubber cleats) are permissible in all CYSA competition. Soccer shoes with removable cleats will be allowed, only if the cleat is screwed into the sole of the shoe. No metal cleats or toe cleats are allowed. Shin guards are REQUIRED in all AYSO competitions and practices at all levels. Each player must bring a water bottle and their own ball to practice. The size of the ball required is based on the age group the player is in.
How do I find out about the summer soccer camp?See the page on the Soccer Camp. Can My Child Wear Any Jewelry or Earrings?ABSOLUTELY NO JEWELRY, NO EXCEPTIONS. All earrings must be removed -- band-aid coverings are not allowed. This is for both practices & games. Plan ear piercing well in advance of the season, or postpone until later. "Medic Alert" bracelets worn around the ankle or wrist are not considered jewelry. They should be taped to the skin, with the medallion still remaining visible. This is due to CYSA insurance coverage, and there can be NO EXCEPTIONS! Please do not give the refs or coaches a hard time about this, especially at the younger ages. Can I Bring my Dog to the Practices or Games?No pets are allowed on any CYSA fields. Can I play for the High School and CYSA?To those of you who are not aware, the RI Interscholastic League
is now allowing players to play the same sport for another team
within the same season that they may be playing for their HIGH
SCHOOL team. Where and what time will the team practice?Teams practice at various fields throughout Cumberland. Practice fields may be located at parks or school fields. When you hear from your coach, he or she will let you know the time and field location of your practice and games. This information is not known until after the teams are formed. Do not contact anyone about practice times or location before you have heard from your coach. Can I switch teams if the practice time is inconvenient?Switching teams if the practice time is inconvenient is not permitted. Please understand that with the large number of players in Cumberland, schedule accommodations cannot be made. We ask parents to work their schedule around their player's schedule as best as possible. Younger players usually practice earlier and older players usually practice later. Keep in mind that once you have met your team, you are usually able to arrange carpools. Can I drop if the practice time is inconvenient?If you find that you cannot accommodate your player's practice schedule, and you feel your only option is to drop from the team, then you may do so. However, please keep in mind that our refund policy is clearly defined and you should make your request for refund as soon as possible. When is fall recreational CYSA registration open?FOR 2007: Online registration begins about April 1. Late fees begin after May 31. Register by June 10 to ensure your child is placed on a team. Registration closes June 30. Email reminders are sent to players registered in previous years. CYSA registration notices are regularly placed in the local newspapers. Always check the CYSA home page for up to date, or changing, information. What are CYSA registration fees?FOR 2007, recreation fees remain unchanged from the last two seasons. Registration Fee Refunds for fall recreational soccer, less a $25 Administrative Fee, are offered if the registrant decides to withdraw from the Program BEFORE August 1, and written notification is provided (See item about notification below). After August 1 there will be NO refunds, with the following exception: Full refunds will be granted to players who: a) have been injured PRIOR to the start of the team practices and are unable to play; b) move out of the area prior to the start of the season. Notification must be provided to the CYSA Registrar of the decision to withdraw the player from the program. This can be done by e-mail (registration2@cysa-ri.org) or by regular mail to CYSA Registrar, PO Box 7625, Cumberland, RI 02864. After games have begun there will be NO refunds. After games have begun there will be NO refunds. We strongly encourage you to use the online credit card payment option. If you choose to send a check, please mail registration checks to: CYSACompetitive Registration Fees vary. Contact your competitive coach for details. What are CYSA registration fees used for?CYSA is a non-profit organization. The fees collected are used to offset a number of expenses, which include the following: Uniforms, referee fees, trophies, special events for the U5 instructional group, balls, nets, field equipment, insurance, state registration fees, scholarships, etc. The registration fee includes $25 worth of fundraising. For this fundraising fee, all players will receive five raffle tickets. You may choose to keep these raffle tickets, or sell them for $5 each. Players will receive these tickets in the fall with other information from their Team Parent. Players will be responsible for depositing stubs in the Raffle Ticket box at the Concession stand before the end of September. The raffle will take place each day during October. Since this fundraising fee is already included in your registration fee, you do not need to return any additional money to CYSA. If you choose to sell the tickets, the money you raise offsets your registration fee. Why does CYSA charge a late registration fee?CYSA charges a modest late registration fee for fall soccer after a certain cutoff date each year. This is to encourage families to register their children in a timely manner. There is an incredible amount of behind the scenes work that has to take place by CYSA volunteers, in a very short time between when registration ends and the season begins. We have to determine the number of teams, when and where they can play, how many children to put on a team, etc. The more children that are registered in a timely manner, the easier this process becomes. Parents have two months to register their children online before the late fee kicks in. Notices are put into the local papers, email reminders are sent to the addresses in the database from previous years, and the web site contains specific information. How does the refund process work?If your refund request comes before the season begins and the uniform is returned, a refund can be issued. However, once the season begins we cannot issue any refunds. However, please keep in mind that our refund policy is clearly defined and you should make your request for refund as soon as possible. Please make your refund request to the Director of Registration. When does the season begin and end?The first games are scheduled for the weekend before Labor Day. Most teams play on Saturdays, but some play on Friday or Saturday nights. The instructional ages (U5, U6 and U8) and TOPS are scheduled to play eight games, while the U10s, U12s, U14s and U16s play seven games and then begin playoff games. Are Referees Evaluated? How do you Capture Game scores?All Coaches are strongly encouraged to fill in the blue Referee Feedback card after each game. Drop them in the boxes at the tent. Also, if you are coaching the last game of the day at the field, please pull the corner flags and put them in the drop boxes. U10, U12, and U16 coaches: Remember that all head coaches for U10 and above MUST SIGN A COMPLETED GAME CARD, and please gently remind the ref to drop it off at the tent or the appropriate drop box. This is important so that scores can get reported. What are the official rules of soccer?The official FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) rules of soccer can be found here (a very large .pdf file). Questions and answers about the laws of the game of soccer can be found here (another very large .pdf file). CYSA also follows the SRI (Soccer Rhode Island) policies and procedures. Can I help CYSA through United Way contributions?Cumberland Youth Soccer Association is a not for profit organization which relies on private sponsors and volunteer support to maintain its programs and activities. Please remember the CYSA through your United Way giving by designating us, by name, on your United Way pledge form. How do I volunteer to coach?Just ask - we will be happy to have you coach. Speak to any current coach, or see the volunteer page, or the forms page, for more information. At the competitive level, CYSA will also reimburse certain coaching license fees. See the Soccer Rhode Island Coaches Education Program. What is the Coaching Commitment?Coaching the youngest age groups requires mostly enthusiasm and patience! U5 Instructional meets for one hour on Saturdays. All other teams have one 1-hour practice per week. The day/time/location of practice is assigned by CSA after the teams are formed in early summer. The league does attempt to accommodate head coaches who request a change to their assigned practice day/time. All teams have one game per week on Saturdays. You can get/assign a team parent to organize after game snacks, phone trees (though we did a lot by email), etc. CYSA holds a coaching clinic or two each summer, to help you out. I'm new to coaching soccer. Can you recommend any good reading for me?CYSA holds a coaching clinic or two each summer, to help you out. Excellent resources for coaching youth soccer include the following:
I want to print something for CYSA. Any logos I can use?
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