March 2007 Newsletter
Rec. Coaches needed
Although it may sound intimidating, coaching is an amazing experience. Why do you think coaches come back year after year? Although all new coaches take the mandatory CYSA-N coaching clinics, this year, FOSC is putting together a coaching binder. This binder will include a new handbook, CD’s and a few helpful hints on how to put a team together from the ground up. We want to make the coaching transition even easier.
Please go to our website at :www.FairOaksSoccer.org. Once there, click on the link listed at the top left side of the home page and go the the “Coaches Corner”. There you will find an application. Remember, we are an all volunteer organization. We have to expect all of our FOSC parents to be involved in the growth of their children as players.
Referee Classes Offered
We are offering our first referee class in just a few months. With many of our youth referees moving on with their lives (work/college), we need to count on the youths of our program to take this next step. This is a well paying job for youths, paying better than the local fast-food joint, the uniform doesn’t come with a funny looking hat, it doesn’t interfere with their social lives and it is only part-time on weekend mornings and afternoons. This is a free class for our own Fair Oaks players and parents. We also encourage all coaches to take this class.
ADVERTISING & SPONSORSHIPS
TEAM SPONSORSHIPS
Recreation team - $250
Select team - $500
With a full sponsorship of a team, you will receive special recognition. An ad in an issue of our Club’s Newsletter, a team plaque for your support, and a place on our Club website.
Fair Oaks Festival
Fair Oaks Soccer Club sponsors the Fair Oaks Festival. This event caters to 80 teams the weekend of August 18th and 19th. This means, at 16 players per team, potential exposure to 168 coaches, 1344 players and over 2500 parents and spectators from all over the Greater Sacramento region and Northern California.
Please contact Karen Grenz at foscfestival@aol.com for sponsorship opportunities for the Fair Oaks Festival
New Website
www.FairOaksSoccer.org
A great place to find your up to date information on registration, coaching & referee clinics. Links to our parent associations, ARYSL and CYSA North to find out all you ever wanted to know about the world of soccer in northern California.
Recreation Uniforms
This year, uniforms will be sold at registration. While trying to alleviate some problems with orders last year, we thought we would make this change and make it easier on all. Made by High 5, this uniform is called “Storm” You saw it around last season as our old jerseys were discontinued. This year we want all FOSC players to wear our newer uniform as our 1 year grace period is now over. Do not be caught wearing basketball shorts when it comes to game time. Players without the appropriate uniform, may be held out of the game.
We will be selling our new FOSC uniforms at Early Bird and regular registration. For $40, we will include the new reversible jersey (with numbers) a pair of black shorts and a pair of black socks. After regular registration, this same uniform package will cost $45 and be available at Soccer Locker.
Soccer Camps
Fair Oaks Soccer Club is sponsoring two camps.
Our U6 - U10 boys and girls, for recreation players only. This camp starts on Monday, July 23th at 5 p.m. and will run through Thursday, July 26th. This camp will be located at Phoenix Field. This camp is coached by the Div 1 coaching staff and players at Sacramento State. We feel this local connection has been a real benefit to our players as they can look up to these role models.
Challenge Soccer is hosting our elite camp. For older players and more experienced players, this camp is for U12 - U19 players who play at either the rec or select level . Challenge Soccer has a full staff of professional coaches that are here from Europe. This is an excellent opportunity to brush up those skills before the tournaments start.
Div 4 Recreation Soccer
Fair Oaks Soccer Club is the second largest club in ARYSL and will plan on having over 60 recreation teams this year. From U6 Micro Soccer to U19 Community Playing teams.
U6 Micro Soccer are coed teams . Micro Soccer is geared to get the young players a lot of play on the ball. With 8 players on the field, each child has more chances to play.
U16 & U19 teams play in what is called Community Playing League. Given a much broader territory, these players get a chance to play outside the normal boundaries of ARYSL.
Our U8 - U14 recreation teams make up the majority of players in our soccer club. A great age to be introduced to the world of soccer. A lifelong sport.
U6 - U19 boys and girls recreation teams are organized in the last week of July. Practices can start after August 1st.
2007 Age Groups
Birthdate Matrix
U6 - 8/1/01 - 7/31/2003
U8 - 8/1/99 - 7/31/2001
U10 - 8/ 1/97 - 7/ 31/1999
U12 - 8/1/95 - 7 /31/1997
U14 - 8/1/93 - 7/31/1995
U16 - 8/1/91 - 7 /31/1993
U19 - 8/1/88 - 7 /31/1991
Fair Oaks Soccer Club
2007 Registration Dates & Fees
FOSC has set up its dates for registration for the 2007 soccer season. Remember, although we do not start the actual season until August, registration happens now as to get our volunteer coaches the appropriate licenses to meet the demand. Last year we registered a new record 1137 players to form over 83 teams.
Early Bird Registration Period, April 14th — April 28th 2007
Registration fees for the U6, U8 and U10 age groups is $65
Registration fees for the U12, U14, U16 & U19 age groups is $70
A $5 discount applies for each additional child in immediate family
Early Bird registration at Carnegie Middle School, Illinois Ave:
April 14th - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
April 28th - Saturday, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Early Bird registration at Round Table Pizza, Madison & Hazel:
April 18th - Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Regular Registration Period, April 29th - May 23rd 2007
Registration fees for the U6, U8 and U10 age groups is $75
Registration fees for the U12, U14, U16 & U19 age groups is $80
A $5 discount applies for each additional child in immediate family
Regular registration at Round Table Pizza, Madison & Hazel:
May 9th - Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
May 23rd - Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Late registration Period, May 24th - August 10th 2007
Beginning May 24th, registration fees are $85 per child. No sibling discounts available.
Forms may be found at Soccer Locker. Soccer Locker is located at the corner of Fair Oaks Blvd and Madison Ave. You may also call the club voice mail at 961-7802 ext 1, or email our registrar at foscregistrar@comcast.net and request an application. All children registered during this time period will be placed on a team on a best effort basis, but we cannot guarantee a spot on a team as we get closer to August 10th deadline.
Registration Materials Needed for all Soccer Players:
Returning Players - A current color photo of the players face on photo quality paper only. Trimmed to 1-1/2” x 1-1/2” to attach to the player application. This photo is not returnable as it will be used on the CYSA-N player pass.
Bring your checks, cash or money orders for the appropriate fee(s) listed for each player at the time of registration.
Note: A separate payment is required for uniform purchases.
New/First Time Players
In addition to the requirements listed above for returning players, all new players must provide a photocopy (also non-returnable) of the player's Certificate of Live Birth, issued from the player's county and country of birth.For non-USA born residents, a photocopy of the player's passport will also allow us to register them. This document is required before registration can proceed. "Birth Certificates" issued by hospitals or Baptismal Certificates from the church and other like institutions are not documents accepted by California Youth Soccer Association.
Club Refund Policy: Once a player has been accepted to a team, a refund request must be made in writing, email or via club voice mail to the club Registrar. You must include full details of the players name, date of birth, address and phone number. Refunds will be processed in the following way:
Prior to August 1, 2007, a full refund will be honored minus a $20 administration fee.
Between August 1st – 31st, proper refunds requests will be refunded at 50% of the paid amount. No refunds will be given after August 31, 2007. If a player registers late, and cannot be placed on a team, a full refund, minus the $20 administration fee will be refunded.
Note: A $20 returned check fee is applicable to cover club and bank expenses.
Fair Oaks Soccer Club
P. O. Box 2950
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