Parents FAQ (Frequently Asked questions)
Q: What will my players schedule look like?
A: U8-U19 will have practice once a week starting two weeks before the first game. Coach will determine the practice night, but we try to aim for Tuesdays. There are 8 games in a season played Saturday mornings.
U6 will have a 1 hour sessions once a week on Saturdays only for 8 weeks. Preschool Mini Kickers play a 30 mini session on Saturdays for 4 weeks
Q: Where will my child play?
A: All games and practices are held at Mallard Creek Park. 3001 Johnson Oehler Road or at another location if we have interleague play.
Q: Who will coach my child?
A: Hopefully YOU! All AYSO coaches are volunteers...we absolutely cannot run this program without YOU! You may choose to have an assistant to help you with practices, drills, and game day decisions! Practices cannot begin until your child has a registered coach!
Q: When will I be notified about my child’s team/coach/practice schedule?
A: Once your players roster has been filled and a parent has volunteered and registered to coach, you will be sent an email! IF YOU HAVE NOT HEARD FROM YOUR PLAYERS COACH ABOUT A PRACTICE SCHEDULE, IT’S MORE THAN LIKELY BECAUSE NO ONE HAS VOLUNTEERED TO TAKE THE TEAM!!!
Q: Who will ref my child’s games?
A: Again, all AYSO referees are registered volunteers! We need parents to step into these rolls in order to make this season
happen! Most of the training can be done online. Interested in refereeing, please email [email protected]
Q: How do I order my player’s uniform?
A:Please see the Uniform Tab
Q: What does my player need by first practice?
A: Cleats...any brand but they MUST BE SOCCER CLEATS, not baseball or football Players must also wear shin guards at all times both practices and games. Size appropriate ball (U5 thru U8 uses size 3, U10/U12 size 4, U14+ size 5)
Q: What if my child decides that they do not want to play?
A:Contact the Regions administrator for more information.
Q: Can my child play with an arm cast?
A: NO...no matter how much bubble wrap you put on there!
Q: Are there specific items not allowed to be worn by players on the field?
A: Yes! Absolutely no jewelry, (the exception of a medical ID bracelet, which must be covered with something soft) is allowed to be worn during games…no bracelets, necklaces, or earrings. Please note that you will be asked to remove your child’s earrings even if “they just got pierced yesterday!”
Q: May I smoke if I walk away from the fields or to my car?
A: No, no alcoholic beverages, smoking or vaping are permitted ANYWHERE within the gates.
Q: Can I bring my 4 legged family member?
A: Mallard Creek is a public park and we cannot prohibit pets from being at that park. However AYSO has adopted a no pets policy out of respect for our players who might be really scared around animals. This is a difficult policy for us, because we love our soccer pets, but we ask that you please keep animal away from other players and families.