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Age Groups

Age will be determined by the player’s age as of midnight on July 31st of the year in which the player could be registered for fall season play. Teams are normally formed so that players are placed on the youngest team for which they qualify.

U4-U18; see the Age Group Chart to determine your child's “soccer age group” using year and month of birth.

Coaching

Coaching responsibilities for Recreational level teams are fulfilled by volunteer parents whose responsibilities (see Roles and Responsibilities Policy for cumulative list) include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Obtain a ‘KidSafe Card’ after successfully completing a background check

• Conduct 'fun-based' training sessions

• Coach during games

• Host team meetings during the seasonal year

• Serve as the primary point of contact for parents regarding the communication of a potential grievance

• Communicate with the team manager regarding practice & game schedules, tournaments, and other team-related activities.

Season

Fall (August to November) and Spring (March to May) are individual seasons

Game: Format, Frequency & Playing Time

Format: BSC fosters "small-sided games" which is a developmentally appropriate environment for young soccer players. Click here to learn more about this format.

Frequency: 8 matches per season.

Playing Time: Boerne SC has a 50% Play Rule requiring that each player be given the opportunity to play at least 50% of games at which they are present. 

Game Location:

U5-U10: All games will be hosted at Boerne City Park

U11+: All games will be hosted at Boerne City Park (Unless a team is entered into the SARA league)

Practices

Once weekly; may occur on Monday thru Friday based on volunteer coach availability.  Practices may occur at Boerne City Park

Uniform
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Equipment Costs

Uniform Kit

Boerne SC approved uniforms purchased from uniform supplier, soccer.com. Red & Navy Jersey are required. Click 'Uniforms' for details

Practice Kit

Players wear the opposite color of the Game day jersey. Ex. If your team is the home team for the game on Saturday (Red Jersey), your child will wear navy during practice.

Equipment

Parents are required to provide cleats, shin guards, and ball (see chart above ‘Aspects of the Game’).  It is very important that players bring a filled water container for all practices and games.

Safety

In advance of practices sessions and games, players are required to remove all jewelry (eg, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, hard hair bands/clips), sunglasses (recommend using sport glasses, if needed, for medical prescriptions).

Please ensure that players are wearing shin guards when participating in practices and/or games.

Considering the prohibition regarding earrings, parent should consider not having a child’s ears pierced in advance of the season such that the child is unable to remove them before practice sessions and games.

Players are prohibited from practicing or playing with casts of any type; player is required to provide a signed medical release from player’s doctor or legal guardian before returning for play.

Players who are bleeding or have blood on themselves or uniforms must be treated, cleaned, and change uniforms, if necessary, before returning to play.

Team Pictures,  Medals, & End of Season Party

Team pictures are generally scheduled to occur on the second or third weekend of the season before the scheduled game of the day.

Medals are distributed to team coaches generally during the last two weeks of the season.

Teams may convene for an end of season party at their discretion.  This is a great opportunity for us to show support for Boerne SC sponsors by hosting the activity at their facility.  We encourage the team to split the cost of the party among all team members.