What equipment is required for my player?
Soccer ball (5-8U size 3, 9-12U size 4, 13U and up size 5), shin guards, cleats (5/6U may wear tennis shoes, but cleats are recommended.) Uniform for games – will depend upon age as to what this entails. If you need assistance for any of these items, please contact the Club. We have items available that may work for you.

Can my player wear earrings, jewelry, hair clips or hard casts?
No jewelry other than medic alert is permitted. Hair clips that are hard can injure a player and are not allowed. Players with a cast may be allowed to play if the cast is soft wrapped. The final determination for any playing is up to the Referee.

What will the practice schedule be for my player's team?
The practice schedule is determined by the coach and can vary. U7/U8 teams often practice once a week; U9 and above often practice twice a week for an hour or a little more and can be any day of the week that works for the coach. The best way to know what the schedule will be is to be the one to set the schedule - become a coach. If interested in coaching, please contact a director of coaches and register today.

When will I hear from my player's coach?
Coaches receive their rosters about 3 weeks before the first game and after the Coaches meeting. You will not hear from them until after that time period.

What if my player decides not to play or is no longer able to play after I've completed registration?
Depending upon the reason and how far into the season the request is made, some of the registration amount may be refunded upon Board approval. Processing fees will be withheld from the refund amount.

Can I help out the coach for my player's team?
Yes – but only if you register. Due to governing bodies rules and federal law, we can only have those who register (completing a thorough background check and trainings) interact with the players. We would love to have you help –contact the Director of Coaches and complete your registration today.

How do I know if the person with my team is approved to assist?
You can check out the approved list anytime. This is updated every Friday with the most recent information.
>>>>INSERT APPROVED COACHES LINK HERE

 What if I don't agree with a call a referee made?
The referees do their best with what they can see and how they feel the situation played out. If you have any concerns, please contact our Director of Referees. It is not ok, under any circumstances, for you to yell at the referee or come onto the field and confront them. Doing this can get you removed from the Club.

 We have an unruly parent on our team or the team that we played against - is there anything that can be done?
Please advise the club of the situation by contacting our President with the details and, if applicable, any evidence. They will help deal with the situation with that person/club.

Are dogs allowed at the soccer complex?
Yes. Please be sure to clean up after them and keep them on a close leash. Any owners or animals who are not controlled will be asked to leave.

How else can I volunteer?
We are always in need of people who can help out in the concession stand, run a mower, willing to help paint lines on fields, general clean up, or help with field days. You can find a sign up list with all of our current needs under the 'Volunteer' tab in the top menu.

How do I contact a board member?
You can find all of the board members emails under 'About Us' in the top menu.

Why must I provide a copy of birth certificate or passport? Can I use some other document that shows the player’s date of birth?
ISA requires that upon new registration, we have a government issued proof of age on file for every child who is a member of our club. 

Why must I provide a new picture?
Each fall and with new registration, you are required to update the photo of your player as part of the player card requirement. This ensures that all players are fully registered with their clubs and is an ISA requirement. Photos must be within the last year and cannot include other people, pets, etc. and need only be of the head (like a DMV photo).

 The system doesn't allow me to register my player for the age group I think they should be with. Why is that?
Registration is completed by birth year and gender. If you believe your player should be playing with a different group, you must complete a 'play up' request with the registration in order to have this option considered. The Board will review these requests and, with the guidance of coaches and if space is available, determine if the play up request will be allowed. Decision of the Board is final for that season. New requests must be submitted each season.

Will my player's team be the same as it was last season?
New teams are formed randomly every fall. Each spring, the teams will remain the same as long as registration is completed on time and there are enough players to make the team viable for the spring season. If there are not enough, then previous teams may be combined or players randomly sorted into the teams that are available.

 Can I request my player to be with a specific coach/team/teammate?
The governing bodies for Bondurant Soccer require that recreational soccer teams be randomly assigned and as such, the club cannot honor requests such as this without approval from the board. Siblings that are in the same age category may be allowed to play on the same team if the request is made and it is known that they are siblings. Coaches will coach their own players unless they request otherwise. But all other players will be randomly placed on teams.

 Registration is closed but my child has now decided that they want to play. What can I do?
Contact the registrar to determine if there is space available. Be sure to include the player's name and date of birth. If an opening for your child is available, the Registrar will provide you with the registration options at that time. Registration cut offs are due to governing bodies needing time to set up schedules and team pools as well as order uniforms.

Registration is closed but we just moved to town and my child would like to play. What can I do?
Contact the registrar to determine if there is space available. Be sure to include the player's name and date of birth. If an opening for your child is available, the Registrar will provide you with the registration options at that time.

What do I do if it is raining/snowing/freezing/super hot/lightning?
If fields at BSC are closed, signs will be posted, website announcement added, and Facebook will be updated. If lightning, games may be delayed 30 minutes for each strike. If the weather is iffy otherwise, then it is up to the coach’s discretion as to if practice or game is played. For 5/6U, the Director will make the decision. If tornado sirens are going off, all play is off and everyone should take appropriate shelter. If your game is at another complex and you are unsure as to whether the game should be played or not, you will want to be in contact with the other coach.

 How do I reschedule a game?
You'll need to be in contact with the opposing team's coach to work out a time that works for the both of you. If the game is away, then that coach will have to work with their club to get the field and referee(s). If at BSC field, contact Director of Referees to schedule the field and referee(s).

 How do I contact the opposing team's coach?
9U and up are available in Demosphere. 7/8U are available in a coaches chain email that you receive at the beginning of the season. U5/U6, contact your director. For all, contact your Director of Coaches with any questions or issues you may have.

What are player cards/coach badges? Do I need these?

Player and coach cards help referees know who is registered with a club. These are required to be shared with a referee at any game played. If you do not have a player card, contract the Registrar to see about getting that. Players cannot play without them.