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Classic League

Registration Form - online form available here. DEADLINE January 16, 2012. Please note that registration is not complete until registration fee is received. Checks
may be payable to Sunflower Soccer Association or SSA.

In an effort to meet the need for a local competitive league, SSA will organize, host and administer a league for local classic and competitive or premier teams.

LEAGUE RULES

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2012 Spring Classic League Schedule -

BOYS	GIRLS
CB10A	CG9/10
CB10B	CG11/12
CB11/12
CB13/14

2012 Spring Classic League Results

BOYS	GIRLS
CB10A	CG9/10
CB10B	CG11/12
CB11/12
CB13/14

League Structure:

U9/U10 6v6, 11 player max

U11/U12 8v8, 13 player max

U13/U14 11v11, 18 player max

FIFA Laws of the Game with age group specifications

Separate Boy and Girl leagues.

8 games per season at Sunflower Soccer Fields (Games played on weeknights and weekends to allow for area tournament play)

*Possible minimal travel to surrounding towns including but not limited to Lawrence and no farther than Manhattan.

· COST League fees: U09/U10 $600/team, U11/U12 $700/team, U13/U14 $900/team

Registration Fees: $35/team, $35/player with uniform provided, $13/player without uniform, & $10/coach.

(Uniforms provided by Sunflower Soccer Association will be similar to the Recreational Uniforms, no choice in color or number will be given.)

4 game season is available in U11/12 and U13/14 divisions. The cost for 4 games is $350 and $450 respectively.

· Coaches are to collect individual registration forms and turn in as a group with team registration. Pre-printed Recreational Registration Forms can be used or find a competitive registration form at sunflowersoccer.org.

· All tryouts may begin June 11, 2011 and must be completed by July 15, 2011. Tryout request are due by June 1, 2011 to SSA if you would like it listed on SSA website. TRYOUT FORM CLICK HERE

· Team Registration Deadline is January 15, 2012. (Players who have registered in recreational league for Fall 2011 season need to give written confirmation, via email or note that they will play in the Classic League and registration fees will be refunded.)Team rosters must be set by Aug 1, 2011 for fall Season.

· League play for the spring 2012 season begins March 10, 2012.

For more information Contact Sunflower Soccer 233-9700

WHAT IS THE “CLASSIC LEAGUE”?

This is a more competitive option for an advanced and dedicated player. Players should have played soccer for several years and be ready for a step up from the recreational level. Players are not guaranteed equal playing time. Teams are formed by coaches through tryouts, and/or invitation on the basis of talent or ability. Players will be expected to practice at least twice a week. Depending on the team, players may begin practice at an earlier date than recreational players. Off season practicing and enrichment may also be offered and/or required.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE IN LEVELS OF SOCCER?

RECREATIONAL TEAMS

· Open to players of all levels.

· Offered at the U05-U12 age divisions.

· Players are assigned to teams by Sunflower Soccer Association, if possible teams are grouped by school district to allow for neighborhood practices.

· Fall and spring, 8 game seasons, are offered each year.

· All games will be played at the Sunflower Soccer Complex

· Games will be played on Saturdays and minimal Sundays.

· Players will stay on the same team for both fall and spring seasons.

· All players are guaranteed equal playing time.

· Uniforms are provided.

· Players register and fees are paid on an individual basis cost ($55-$90 per season).

CLASSIC TEAMS

· Open to intermediate to advanced players.

· Offered at the U09 through U14 age divisions.

· Players are not guaranteed equal playing time.

· Teams are formed by coaches through tryouts, and/or invitation on the basis of talent or ability.

· Players will be expected to practice at least twice a week

· Off season practicing and enrichment may also be offered and/or required.

· Fall and spring, 8 game seasons, are offered each year.

· Games are played on a combination of weeknights and weekends to allow teams to participate in area tournaments if they choose.

· The majority of the games will be played at the Sunflower Soccer Complex, with possible minimal travel to Lawrence and no farther than Manhattan.

· Registration is done as a team with the cost ranging from $66-$98 per player per season

· Additional cost may include tournaments (for example Governors Cup is $450/team)

PREMIER TEAMS

· Open to the advanced soccer player

· Offered at a variety of age divisions

· Players are not guaranteed equal playing time

· Teams are formed through tryouts, and/or invitation on the basis of talent or ability.

· Trainers are often paid with assistance from parent coaches.

· Off season training and enrichment is strongly encouraged.

· Cost varies from team to team, but is not less than $200-300 per season per player. (Cost includes training, player registration fees and tournament and league fees)

· All premier teams participate in tournaments.

· Most premier teams play league in Overland Park, KS through the Premiership and Heartland Soccer Association, a few will play in the Sunflower Soccer Classic League.

· Tournaments may be played throughout the Midwest.

HOW DOES A COACH FORM A TEAM?

A coach or a club can form a team by use of tryouts, invitations, or any like process to selectively roster players to a team on the basis of talent or ability. All KSYSA rules must be adhered to.

Recreational, Club, Premier, Independent, or other competitive type teams can register a full team already fully rostered.*a recreational team will no longer be considered recreational once register in this league*

Any coach will have the opportunity to fill their rosters at their discretion with experienced individual players who have expressed an interest through Sunflower Soccer Association to play on a Classic League Team.

To register a competitive team with Sunflower Soccer please submit the following items:

Competitive team roster form
Competitive player registration form for each player
Competitive Coach registration form for each adult on the roster

DOES A COACH HAVE TO BE CERTIFIED?

At this point no certification is required to coach at this level. Coaches can be volunteers who chose to put together a team or certified paid coach from area clubs or independent teams. However non certified coaches will be required to attend a minimum of one training session per season. Sunflower Soccer will provide a list of possible sessions offered through Sunflower and/or other area organizations.

WHAT IS THE COST?

Cost is varies per age group because of the increase in number of players.

League Fees: U09/U10 $600/team, U11/U12 $700/team, U13/U14 $900/team Registration Fees: $35/team, $35/player with uniform provided, $13/player without uniform, & $10/coach

Teams may decide if they want to do additional tournament play and costs vary. (Example, Governors’ Cup is $450 per team). Other additional cost decided on a individual team basis may be, but not limited to, soccer camps, training sessions, individual team trainers, or uniform purchased from an outside source.

*Total fees per player are between $66-$95 per player depending on if a uniform is ordered.

WHERE WILL THEY PLAY?

The majority of the games will be played at the Sunflower Soccer Complex in Topeka. Minimal travel to away games in area towns (no farther than Manhattan) is possible depending on the number of teams registered in each division. Teams decide on an individual basis if they will travel to tournaments in surrounding towns.

PLEASE WATCH FOR A COMPLETE SET OF LEAGUE RULES FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IN THE NEAR FUTURE. Contact the Sunflower Soccer Office with more questions.