• The Fall season starts in September and ends in November • Registration for the fall season is typically open from May to August • The Spring season starts in February and ends in May • Registration for the Spring season is typically open from November to January

• Registering online is the easiest and most convenient way to enroll • Please follow our Facebook page for announcements regarding those events

• Fees for the upcoming Fall/Spring cycle can be found on the respective "Programs" pages • Families with more than one player (who register using their family account in GotSoccer) will receive a $25 discount for each additional immediate family member • We also offer payment options that allow families to pay fees monthly

• Yes. See note above about monthly payments.

• Yes. See note above about family discounts.

• Game uniform (shirt, socks) • Approximately 10 games • Referee fees, field maintenance, goals, game balls, etc.

• Soccer shoes • Shin guards (required at every session) • Practice soccer ball (4U-8U = Size 3, 9U-12U = Size 4, U13+ = Size 5) • Water bottle • Light jacket

• Recreational teams are most commonly coached by a parent or family member • Select/Academy teams are coached by approved volunteers • All coaches complete a KidSafe background check

• Yes. We are always seeking selfless volunteers to either help or serve as assistants • Previous soccer experience is not a requisite, but you are expected to be great with kids

• All WBSA teams will have access to quality fields within the WB community • Teams will be assigned either a M/W or T/TH schedule • Start times are typically 5:30 PM (later for older / advanced teams) • Practices typically last 60 minutes for younger teams and up to 2 hours for older teams • Specific practice schedules and field assignments can be found on this site

• 5U-6U teams play "In-House" games (100% "home" at WBSA fields) • 7U and older teams play "Intra-League" games (~50% "away" at nearby partner fields) • You can view game schedules for every team on this site

• Players are rostered based on birth year, with every attempt made to ensure parity • Returning players (registering on time) are assigned to their former team when possible • We honor family requests and circumstances like carpooling to the best of our ability

• Full CAYSA and STYSA rules can be found online. Here are the basics for each age: • 4U-7U: 4v4, size 3 ball, NO goalies, NO offsides, NO scores/records • 8U: 5v5, goalies introduced, field slightly bigger than 4U-7U • 8U and younger also has custom parity rules that require every defender behind half field on goal kicks and every offensive player past half field for a goal to count • 10U: 7v7, size 4 ball, goalies and offsides introduced, no punting, "build out" lines • 12U: 9v9, scores/records introduced, punting permitted • 13U+: 11v11, size 5 ball full-sided matches

• Fruit and water are ideal halftime snacks • Juice with a small, healthy treat (mindful of allergies) are appropriate after games • Sugary sodas and unhealthy snacks are not encouraged, even after games

• Fields are typically closed during inclement weather • We update both this site and our Facebook page within minutes of fields closing • Fields must be cleared immediately if deemed closed or player safety is in question

• Volunteer to coach or be a team manager • Refrain from coaching on the sideline • Be supportive of every player, not just your own child • Help pick up equipment after practices or games • Volunteer to coordinate snacks, arrange team activities / end of season party, etc. • Make a donation or contribute in an in-kind gift to benefit less fortunate players • Volunteer within the club to help run events or game days at WBSA soccer complex.

• Practices will begin one to two weeks before first games each season • If you don't hear anything before the Parent Orientation meeting, don't worry • If you haven't heard from your coach by then, feel free to contact us

• Follow our Facebook page for the most timely updates and information • Take a moment to review this site to learn more about the club • Make note of key dates and activities planned for this season