Registration

Does the club offer scholarships?

Yes. There are a limited number of scholarships available. Please complete and mail the Scholarship application to the address listed on the form. Completed forms need to be postmarked by June 25th, 2011 in order to be considered. After June 25th, the board will determine the placement of scholarships based on the applications, afterwhich the . applicants will be notified of the decision. The free Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view and print the form. Scholarships are not guaranteed until you receive a notice in the mail.

What equipment will my child need that is not provided by the registration fee?

Participants will need standard soccer equipment to include.
- Shorts (Micros)
- Socks (Micros)
- Soccer Cleats
- Shin Guards

Equipment that is not required, but encouraged.
- Water bottle
- Soccer ball

Can I pay by check when registering online?

Yes. Please mail a check to the following address. Please indicate which player (s) the payment is for either in the memo field on the check or on an accompanying letter in the envelope.

SCYSC
Attn: 2010 Registration
PO Box 815
Stanwood, WA 98292

Please note, registration will not be considered complete until payment has been received. Any fees imposed by the bank for declined checks will be the responsibility of the registering party.

When will online registration open for the Fall 2011 Recreational teams?

Online registration will be open from May 1st to July 1st. Walk in registration will be available on June 4th between noon and 3pm, and on June 25th between noon and 3pm, for those without Internet access. We would highly recommend that online registration be used though. The Stanwood Public Library also provides Internet Access to members with a Library card. Late registrations will be still accepted from July 1st - July 15th on a space available basis. There is a late registration fee for all registrations after July 1st.

Will my child be placed on the same team as the previous season?

If both the coach and the player register on time, we will make every attempt to keep the team intact. If the coach does not return, we will look for another coach in an attempt to keep the team together.  If we are unable to find a coach, the players will be distributed across other teams. As with special requests, we do our best to accomodate each and every request however unfortunately we may not be able to in some circumstances. We appreciate your understanding.

I provided a certified copy of my child's birth certificate last year, do I need to provide another one?

No, if the player was previously registered and a birth certificate was provided, another copy will not be required. The exception to this would be if there is no record in the online registration system of a verified birth date. This will be addressed on a case by case situation. As a rule of thumb, return registrations do not need to provide another copy of the birth certificate unless specifically asked for by the Registrar.

What happens if I do not provide a birth certificate for my child?

If a birth certificate is not received, the player will not be eligible to participate in the season.

Is the registration refundable?

I registered last year and I've forgotten which username and/or password I used. Can this information be retrieved?

Yes, this information can be retrieved automatically via the online registration site. If you are unsuccessful in this process, please send email to registrar@scysc.com, providing as much information as possible to help us identify the associated user account. Additionally, please provide phone contact information so that we can contact you if needed to resolve the issue. As part of the process, we will ask for specific information to verify the request in order to protect private information.

Is it safe to use my credit card for online registrations?

Yes. The online registration website utilizes Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption to ensure that sensitive data is transferred securely across the Internet. This is similar to security precautions used on most online banking and e-commerce sites.

What age group should my child be participating in?

Will any other documentation be accepted in place of the birth certificate?

Yes. A Passport or State issues ID will also be accepted as proof of age. The provided documentation must show the date of birth of the child participating.

Why do you need a certified copy of my child's birth certificate?

A certified copy of the child's birth certificate will provide proof of the child's date of birth and eligibility for registration within a particular age bracket. By providing a certified copy of the birth certificate, we can be assured that the document is a true copy of the original document. Considering the trouble required to obtain a birth certificate, we do not wish to be responsible for the original document.

How do I know my child's birth certificate will be kept private?

The birth certificate will be handled by volunteers who have been cleared by the Washington State Patrol. After the date of birth has been verified in the online registration system by the Registrar, the birth certificate will be shredded and securely disposed of. Please do not send original birth certificates, for this purpose, photo copies will suffice.

When will I know which team my child is on?

After the "on time" registration closes, the teams will be defined and the coaches will be notified of the players assigned to their team. At that point, it is the responsibility of the coach to contact the players and parents to notify them of practice and game schedules.

Is there a Family Discount for Multiple Players?

Yes. This year the SCSYSC Board has instituted a Family Discount for Multiple Players. For families registering 3 or more players, a $10 discount will be applied to 3rd and subsequent registrations. For example, a family registering 4 players would receive an overall savings of $20. $10 for the 3rd registration and $10 for the 4th registration.

Special Requests

Can I request that my child be on the same team as another child?

Yes. As with the coach request, there is a special request field on the online registration form and printed registration form. Please note that this does not guarantee that the players will be assigned to the same team. We will attempt to accommodate all requests. Please understand that unfortunately, we may not be able to accommodate all requests. Additionally, please note that only one special request per player will be considered.

Can I request a particular coach?

Yes. There is a special request field on the online registration form and printed registration form. Please note that this does not guarantee that a player will be assigned to the requested coach. We will attempt to accommodate all requests. Please understand that unfortunately, we may not be able to accommodate all requests.

Can I request that my child be placed on a different team than last year?

Yes. All requests will be considered. Please note that a reassignment request cannot be used in conjuction with a coach request. Players will be reassigned to a team on a space available basis. Please print and complete the Team Reassignment Request Form and mail to the address listed on the form. The form must be recieved by July 10th.  The free Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view and print the form.

Can I request that my child play up to the next age division?

Yes. All requests will be considered. Please print and complete the Play Up Request Form and mail to the address listed on the form. The form must be recieved by July 10th. The free Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view and print the form.

Please note that play up requests are only valid for 1 year at a time. A new play up request is needed for each year.

Can I request that my child play down an age division?

Yes. Playing down is allowed for the following reasons:
- Mentally or Physically challenged
- Physical disability
- Medical issues that prohibit age appropriate play.

If any of these apply please do the following:
- We must have a letter from the child's doctor stating the medical, physical or mental challenge. It must include the doctors recommendation to play at a younger age division.
- Additionally, we need a letter from the parents/guardians stating the need to play down and why.

Please send your paperwork to SCYSC, PO Box 815, Stanwood, WA 98292. Paperwork needs to received before team formation on July 10th.

I live outside the Stanwood/Camano Island School District boundaries, can my child still play?

These requests will be handled on a case by case basis. It is our wish to provide all children an opportunity to learn and enjoy the sport of soccer. Requests will be considered with this in mind.

Coaches and Volunteers

I'd like to coach a team, how do I get started?

We are very appreciative of coaches! Coaches must register individually online in the same fashion as players. There is no fee associated with the registration of coaches and volunteers. If you have any questions about Coaching a team, please send email to info@scysc.com.

I'd like to volunteer to help a team, what do I need to do to get involved?

We are also very appreciative of volunteers! Volunteers must register individually online in the same fashion as coaches. There is no fee associated with the registration of coaches and volunteers.

Why are coaches and volunteers required to register online?

In order to ensure the safe of the participants, coaches and volunteers will be subject to a background check. This is done automatically as part of the registration process for all coaches and volunteers.