Prairie Soccer Club

Registration

Spring 2010

  • Register your child in the CORRECT Age Group.  SPRING PLAYERS WILL BE IIN THE SAME AGE GROUP AS THEY WERE IN FALL 2009.  Please note any requests to move up in the notes section. Click here to view an age chart for the 2009-2010 seasonal year.

  • New Players must send in a Birth Certificate or Passport copy.  Hospital or Baptismal certificates are NOT accepted.  Send in your payment or Birth Certificate copy to:  P.O. Box 1138, Brush Prairie, WA  98606.  State Regulations require Prairie Soccer to destroy Birth certificate copies after verification.  

  • Volunteers Needed!  Each team needs a Coach, Assistant Coach, and Team Coordinator.  The coach's child plays for half price.  All new and returning volunteers must to fill out the Volunteer Form.

  • Requests to play on a specific team or with a friend are fulfilled on a first registered, first placed basis for open space on teams.  Every effort will be made to honor special requests but they can not always be fulfilled.

Registration FAQ's

Who may register for Prairie Soccer?

Any child that is 5 or older as of August 1st is welcome to register with our league.  Please see the
age chart for more information.  Location / school does not matter.

How much does it cost to play soccer?

TOTAL Registration fees for the Spring 2010 season will be:  $35 for returning players, $50 for new players.   This is because WYS charges a 1x per year insurance fee of $15.  Returning players have already paid this.

TOTAL Fall 2009 season will be:
  • $75 for mini-mod players (U6-U8)
  • $85 for recreational players (U9-U19)
  • $100 for select players (U11-U19)
 
Players will need to buy their own uniform, shin guards, and cleats in addition to the above fees.

There are limited scholarship donations available to help players who cannot afford it.  Also, coaches get half off their child's registration.
 

What is new at Prairie Soccer?  What dates should I mark on my calendar?

Exciting things are happening this year at Prairie Soccer!
  • NO fundraising will occur this season! 
  • Free U6-U11 "Explore Soccer Camp" June 25th - 27th.
  • Free Team Soccer Camp August 11th - 13th.
  • Free Prairie Soccer Jamboree August 29th.
  • NEW Multi-child discounts for Registration!

Why did registration fees increase this year?

Fees increased for a variety of reasons, including:
  • Elimination of fundraisers
  • An increase in our fee to WYSA
  • An increase in our fee to District 5
  • Higher referee costs
  • An increase in our use fee to Battle Ground School District Fields
  • New WYSA requirement of player cards for all rostered players
  • Prairie Soccer not increasing fees since 2005
 
When does the season start? How long does it last?

Practices may begin as early as August 1st.  League games typically begin the first week after Labor Day and last for 10 weeks.

When and where are games and practices played?

Practices are scheduled by team coaches 1 or 2 nights a week at either Hockinson schools, Laurin Middle School, or Pleasant Valley Schools.   Click here for a map for these fields.

Home games are played on Saturdays at one of the above schools, or at other Vancouver area schools for away games.  Players U6-U8 typically play intra-league only and do not travel to away games.

Can I have my child "play down" an age group?

No, this is a rule set by Washington State Youth Soccer Association (WYS). All Clubs, Associations and Districts must ensure that every youth soccer team, player, and coach that participates in any program that is coached, sponsored, or administered by their organization is registered with WYS.  All members must register for participation in programs and competitions under the jurisdiction of WYS and its Member Association each seasonal year.  Any team playing a player who is overage or is not properly registered or who is improperly entered on a roster shall forfeit the game(s) in which the player takes part.  In addition the coach may be suspended for the remainder of the seasonal year and the subsequent season for playing an ineligible player.

Can I have my child "play up?"

Requesting your child to be placed on a team older than your child's correct age category is honored only if the coach approves the placement, and the board of directors has approved it. This is a request that is dependent upon space availability and previous years of playing up does not guarantee placement.


What do I need to prove date of birth?

PSC needs to see a copy of a certified birth certificate or passport. This is the document issued by the Health Department, not the one with footprints from the hospital.

Can I request practice times or locations?

No. All our coaches are volunteer, and as we have a limited number of practice locations, not everyone gets the time/location they desire. It is impossible to please everyone! We do give priority field slots to teams that volunteer for field maintenance days, see Jerry Hoobler for more information.

I need to have my child on a certain team for carpool reasons, can I do this?

We do our best to honor each request, but cannot always do so.


How do I get involved with Prairie Soccer?

Volunteer! There are many ways you can make a difference! We are always looking for coaches, team coordinators, referees, or sponsors.  Contact any board member for more information on ways to help.