EFFECTIVE DATE

·         April 1, 2018

REVISIONS

·         Adoption Date: April 1, 2018

·         Revision Date: April 1, 2019

·         Revision Date: January 13, 2020

·         Revision Date: May 4, 2020

·         Revision Date: May 1, 2021

·         Revision Date: May 13, 2022

·         Revision Date: May 5, 2023

GENERAL INFORMATION

The policy is to outline the various rules regarding registration with GSSA recreational soccer.

EFFECTIVE SEASON

Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 Seasons

FEES

U4-U19 Age Groups

·         $100 Regular Registration

·         $130 Late Registration

Fees for players who co-register with the GSSA designated competitive program

There will be a discounted rate for players playing with GSSA’s club partner. Parent is responsible for notifying GSSA to request an adjustment after registration is complete and before the player's last rec game. A discount will be provided in the form of a refund around mid-season. GSSA will not automatically provide the reduced rate and will not provide a refund after the close of the season. Players must also complete NTSSA Academy Registration through GSSA when applicable.

Fees for players who qualify for financial assistance (scholarship registration)

All Age Groups

·         $60 Registration

·         $75 Wait List Registration

HEAD COACH INCENTIVE

All Youth Recreational Head Coaches will receive a 50% refund of one (1) youth registration fee per team coached per age group at the end of each season. The refund amount is determined by the age group of the team and subject to the regular fee scale listed above.

·         This incentive is intended for head coaches only. Coaches must follow all association rules to be eligible.

·         Head Coaches that received any other discount on their player's registration are prohibited from receiving this discount (i.e., club discount, scholarship registration, PTA award, etc.).

·         Head Coaches that do not have a child playing on their team are prohibited from receiving this discount.

UNIFORM KIT

See the Uniform Policy.

DEADLINES

All registration periods end at 10:59 PM CST on the listed date of closing. All registration periods start at 11:00 PM CST the day before the listed date of opening.

WAIT LIST PLAYERS

Wait list placement is determined by the number of available spots in any given age group. Players placed on a wait list are not guaranteed a roster spot on a team, not guaranteed to return to the same team, and not guaranteed to have their buddy request granted. Wait list players will not be charged a registration fee unless they are placed on a team. Fees are determined by date of registration.

LATE REGISTRATION

Registrations completed after the regular registration window closes are subject to an additional fee. Registration windows close at midnight on Eastern Standard Time. Spots are not guaranteed to late registrants.

PLAYER TEAM PLACEMENT

See the Team Formation Rules Policy.

REFUNDS

See the Refund Policy.

UNPAID FEES

See the Unpaid Registration Policy

REGISTRATION VERIFICATION

If you are NEW to GSSA, please provide a copy of the player's birth certificate WITHIN 10 DAYS OF REGISTRATION or registration is subject to cancellation. Upload certificates to player accounts or contact the GSSA Office.