Sparta Youth Soccer

Girls and boys between 4 and 15 years age are invited to participate in the SYSA’s co-ed recreational soccer program. Players must be 4 years or older by 9/1/2011. Those who are in 7th & 8th grade and are 12 – 15 years old and still in middle school will have the opportunity to play in our traveling team.

In the SYSA, all players enjoy equal playing time in a supervised environment. During the season, players will develop fundamental soccer, sportsmanship, and teamwork skills.

	Start Date	End Date	Fees for 4 - 12 year olds	Fees for 13 - 15 year olds must still be in middle school. If a player did not play in this group the Fall 2010 or Spring 2011 season need to purchase a jersey for an additional cost of $20.
Pre-Registration	6/15/2011	7/23/2011	$35	$40
Registration	7/24/2011	7/30/2011	$40	$45
Late Registration	7/31/2011	8/6/2011	$50	$55
Any registration postmarked after August 6, 2011 will be placed on a wating list.

Meetings and Schedule

Coaches meeting

Creveling’s Restaurant 8/21/2011 @ 7 pm

Coach training meeting to be determined.

Parent & Players Meeting

August 30,2011 @ 7 pm At Rogers Park

Parking is available at Choice One Bank

and across from the bowling alley.

First Game 9/17/2011

Picture Day 9/24/2011

Last Game 10/22/2011

Player furnished equipment	All players must provide shin guards and soccer cleats for practices and games.
Registration Form and Fee Submittal	The SYSA requires one completed registration form for each player. Families with more than one player must submit one form for each child. SYSA will accept a single check for multiple players. But each player must submit a completed registration form. Make checks payable to: Sparta Youth Soccer P.O. Box 212 Sparta, MI 49345 *Submit registration forms and fees for ALL PLAYERS, ages 4 – 15, to this PO Box. *
Registration Waiting List	Registration forms submitted after the registration period closes will be placed on a waiting list. The SYSA works to place all waiting-listed players on a team. However, placement can not be guaranteed. Registration fees will be refunded if players can not be placed on a team.
Sponsor requests	If your business or the company you work for would like to sponsor a team. Please note on the volunteer page along with the name of the child that would be on that team.
Parent and Players Meeting	Parents and players are encouraged to meet the coaches, receive picture forms, practice schedules and other information while attending the season kick-off meeting at Rogers Park; 75 N Union Sparta MI, 49345. Meeting schedule and time are listed above in "Meeting and Schedule" section.
Coaching and Volunteer Opportunities	The SYSA is a volunteer organization. Family involvement and volunteering is key to the program’s continued success. The program relies on volunteers to fill coach, assistant coach, field maintenance and board member positions. Please circle the SYSA function you’ll help perform in the Coach and Volunteer Registration Form section on the back of the Player Registration form.
Questions or comments	Visit the SYSA web site (http://www.spartayouthsoccer.com) for more information. Or contact the SYSA at spartayouthsoccer@gmail.com or 616.606.0851. Please allow 5 business days for the SYSA to respond to your questions.

Sparta Youth Soccer Association (SYSA)