Welcome parents! Here are some of the answers to our most frequently asked questions. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact any of our board members found on the Contact Us tab.
WHAT KIND OF EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED?
Shin guards
Soccer shoes (NO baseball or football cleats)
Appropriate size soccer ball:
*U5‐U8 = SIZE 3 BALL
*U9‐U12 = SIZE 4 Ball
*U13+ = SIZE 5 Ball
WATER, WATER, WATER!
WHO WILL BE MY PLAYERS COACH? ALL COACHES ARE VOLUNTEERS. THEY ARE USUALLY A PARENT OF A PLAYER ON THE TEAM. CROSBY SOCCER CURRENTLY REQUIRES A BACKGROUND CHECK AND TWO ONLINE COURSES THAT INCLUDE SAFE SPORT AND CONCUSSION PROTOCOL.
WITHOUT A VOLUNTEER COACH ALL TEAMS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PLAY.
WHAT DAYS WILL MY TEAM PRACTICE AND HOW MANY TIMES A WEEK?
MOST TEAMS WILL PRACTICE 1‐2 DAYS A WEEK, EITHER MON/WED OR TUE/THU. THE PRACTICE SCHEDULE WILL DEPEND ON THE VOLUNTEER COACH’S SCHEDULE AND PRACTICE FIELD AVAILABILITY.
WHAT DO THE REGISTRATION FEES COVER?
THE FEES VARY DEPENDING ON THE AGE GROUP. EVERY AGE PAYS THE STATE AND LOCAL ASSOCIATION FEE, FIELD MAINTENANCE FEE, REFEREE FEES, ADMINISTRATION FEE, SECONDARY INSURANCE AND UNIFORM FEE.
WAYS TO VOLUNTEER? EVERY PERSON HAS DIFFERENT SKILL SETS, A VOLUNTEER CAN PERFORM JUST ONE OR TWO DUTIES WHICH CAN HELP THE ORGANIZATION GROW. A COUPLE OF EXAMPLES OF WAYS TO HELP WOULD BE: (HELPING WITH MENTORING NEW COACHES, HELPING DURING FIELD WORK DAYS, HELPING WITH PICTURES, HELPING WITH UNIFORMS, ETC.)
Parents and Coaches:
Please note that Crosby Youth Soccer leases, maintains and schedules games and practices at Crosby Park. Please email crosbysoccerregistrar@yahoo.com to reserve space for activities that are not related to Crosby Youth Soccer. Space is limited.