GCYS FAQs
What type of parental commitment is expected? What does the registration fee cover? May I have my son or daughter play on a team with older players? May my son or daughter be transferred to another team after he or she has been placed on a team? What is the GCYS refund policy? Who participates in tryouts and what does this mean? What size ball will my player need? What kind of equipment is required How can I become a coach? Are coaches required to have a license? What are the team roster sizes?
Since GCYS is a volunteer organization, it relies solely on its parents and friends to support
and maintain it. Adults may assist by getting involved in coaching, refereeing, working on fields, helping with special projects, serving as division
coordinators, etc. Free coaching and referee clinics are offered in the spring and summer months through BAYSA. GCYS asks each parent to volunteer for at
least one area. By doing this, it will allow the club to distribute duties and not cause major time commitments for any one group or activity.
Registration fees cover uniform, association fees, player ID, secondary insurance, equipment,
field maintenance and office supplies.
Written requests to play up should be submitted with the registration form. Requests must be
renewed annually. A player may only play up one age group, and must possess the skills and ability necessary to contribute to that team. Convenience of
transportation, playing with a relative, etc. is not sufficient cause. BAYSA does allow high school age players to play up more than one year on older age
teams.
Written requests to transfer should be submitted to the coach, registrar and president. GCYS reserves the right on all
transfers after teams have been formed.
A full refund is offered if the club is unable to place a player on a soccer team. Full refund
through July 15 ONLY. One half refund from July 16-31 ONLY. No refunds will be made AFTER July 31.
NO EXCEPTIONS!!
Any U11 and/or older player may try out for competitive teams in appropriate age groups. Tryouts
for competitive teams will be held in June. Please check our website for dates and times. Participants are evaluated on various soccer skills including
running, passing, dribbling, heading, and trapping.
There is a number coding system that distinguishes between the three different sizes of balls,
e.g., 5 is the largest size). It is very important that your player and his/her team practice with the correct size soccer ball for its age and developmental
level. A chart for divisions and ball sizes is listed below:
Ages 12-18 |
Ball size #5 |
Ages 8-11 |
Ball size #4 |
Ages 4-7 |
Ball size #3 |
All players are required to wear shin guards to all practice and games. Also, players will need
to wear rubber-cleat soccer shoes. You may also own your own ball to practice but this is not required. Players should always bring liquids (water, sports
drink, etc.) to practice and games.
Apply to the club and follow their guidelines.
BAYSA (and GCYS) currently requires a license for the age group you are coaching.
Composition of the team rosters and play format are found in the table listed below:
| Age Group |
Play Format |
Maximum Roster Size |
| U5-U6 |
3v3 |
6 players |
| U7-U8 |
4v4 |
8 players |
| U9-U10 |
6v6 |
10 players |
| U11-U12 |
8v8 |
14 players |
| U13-U15 |
11v11 |
18 players |
| *U16-U19 |
11v11 |
22 players |
*U16-U19 – Maximum roster size is 22 but only 18 can show up to game in uniform
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