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Winter Indoor Evaluations

 1. What are the dates and times for the indoor evaluation sessions?

Different age groups may have different beginning and ending dates -Please access the calendar on the Pittsford Mustangs website (http://www.pittsfordmustangs.com/calendar_events.cfm).   Be sure to look through each month from November thru February to find your particular age group's dates

 

 All indoor evaluation sessions will be at Brighton Sports Zone, 3195  Brighton Henrietta Town Line Road, Rochester, NY 14623


 2. If my child is registered but was not able to attend the outdoor evaluations do we need to do anything prior to attending the indoor evaluation sessions?

You will need to contact Nancy Mantle (nancymantle@yahoo.com) to make arrangements to pick up the numbers t shirt that will be assigned to your child. This t- shirt must be worn to  all indoor sessions as it will be the way players are identified.


 3. Can you tell me which training group my son/daughter has been assigned to for the indoor evaluations?

The specific training groups will be assigned for each child on the 1st day of their winter indoor evaluations. 

 Regardless of where your child ranks initially, there may be movement during the evaluation sessions.  The  indoor sessions will allow him/her to be truly evaluated and  fairly put on a team.    

 


 4. If I have a conflict with my indoor evaluation session what are my options?

While we encourage players to attend the indoor sessions that  they are registered for we realize that conflicts arise. For  those exceptions a player can attend another session closest to   their age group. The player will have to inform the coaching  staff what age group they are registered upon arrival.


 5. What are the chances my child will go through the indoor training/evaluations and not make a team? What are the factors that play into this?

It is our intent to place as many players on teams as possible. Factors to be considered include a player’s level of skill and commitment, the appropriate number of coaches, RDYSL roster sizes, age appropriate and grade appropriate placement, and playing up requirements.


 6. When are teams formed and coaches assigned?

At the end of each age groups indoor evaluations sessions.


 7. What happens after the indoor evaluation sessions end?

Coach’s sign up for indoor “team” practice time and teams will begin their team training.  Sessions are once a week at Brighton Sports Zone from February through  April, and are determined by the coach based on availability.


 8. What are the plans to accommodate the most number of players to avoid cuts?

Since the Mustangs participate in the Rochester District Youth  Soccer League (RDYSL) we are obligated to maintain team roster  sizes set by RDYSL.  There may be some teams of combined ages,  players may also be place age appropriately or grade appropriately depending on their skill level. The number of  teams will also be governed by the number of coaches and assistant coaches.


Registration Costs

 9. Are the Mustang Soccer Club’s financials available to the membership?
The club’s financial statements are always available to the membership. They are updated every month and presented at the monthly board of directors meetings.
 10. What is included in the Mustangs registration fee?

Many of these costs are incurred before the season actually begins.

Indoor training and field time

Uniform
Supplemental Insurance

RDYSL fees
Referee Fees
Coaching certification course
Field maintenance
Equipment (balls, flags, nets, goals)

1 tournament per team

team discretionary funds

tryout/training tshirt, tryout fees


 


 11. Why do I have to pay now if I don’t know if my child will make a team?

All players are required to pay prior to the start of winter indoor sessions beginning regardless of the month their age group starts.  The Mustangs travel fee has always been due prior to the start of winter indoor and summer sessions. The Mustangs incur upfront costs including insurance,tryout,indoor facility and training costs. 


 12. If my child is not placed on a team will I be refunded and how much?

At the conclusion of indoor evaluations and team placement, if your child is not placed on a team a prorated refund of $250 will be issued (this will be adjusted based on multi player discounts already received).  The difference will be used to cover the insurance, indoor facility costs and training for your child.


 13. What if my child is placed on a team and we are not happy with the placement will a refund be issued?

No, only players not placed on any team or withdrawal for medical reason(supported by a Dr’s note) will be prorated a refund.


Travel Teams

 14. What soccer skills are required to be considered for travel soccer?
Basic elementary skills are essential at the younger age levels. Participation in a house league or similar program is encouraged before making the commitment to travel soccer.
 15. Can any travel team in the club have their own Web site.
Yes - please start by using this link. You can start your own site and completely manage it with news, articles, calendar entries, photos... just about anything you want to post.
 16. What are typical time commitments per week in the winter, spring, summer?
Winter indoor commitments are generally once a week for approximately 1 hour from January to April. Spring is considered the start of the outdoor Rochester District Youth Soccer League (RDYSL) season with 1-2 games weekly from mid May through the end of July. Typically, outdoor practices are 1-3 times/week and range from 1-2 hours. Number and duration of practice are at the coach's discretion.  Teams may also participate in 1 or more weekend tournaments during the RDYSL season.
 17. How long is the practice season?

2012 season:  Depending on the age group:November thru January or Jan-February, 1 time per week indoor training/evaluations with entire age group.  February/March thru April, 1 time indoor training with team.  May 1 team training goes outdoor, number of practices per week are determined by the coach, could be 1-3 practices.


 18. How does the indoor practice schedule work and who is the contact for this?
The club purchases and allocates all indoor practice space to each team within the club. Our indoor coordinator works with each coach and team's request to insure proper scheduling while attempting to minimize conflicts. Typically, younger teams practice at the same times as other young teams while the older teams practice with their appropriate age groups.
 19. Who determines the final indoor practice schedules and can it be changed?
Each team requests a block of time from the coordinator prior to the start of the indoor season. While teams are not always guaranteed to receive the times requested, the coordinator makes every attempt to schedule practice time with the appropriate age groups. Times can be moved, but is not encouraged. Sometimes a team elects to schedule three weeks on and one week off throughout the practice season. These requests can be accommodated and this extra time can be reallocated.
 20. How long is the RDYSL outdoor season?
There are 12 RDYSL scheduled league games between mid May and the end of July. Many teams also participate in at least one tournament during the season.
 21. What days and times are games played?

That is determined by the Rochester District Youth Soccer League(RDYSL). The 2012 schedule is not yet available but  you can access the RDYSL website (www.rdysl.com) to see what night’s age groups have historically been playing. You will also be able to see the 2012 schedule when it becomes available.

 


 22. Are players expected to play in out of town tournaments?
The club provides reimbursement for one tournament per team. However, at the coaches discretion, they may choose to have their teams participate in additional tournaments-local and/or out of town. Decisions about such tournaments are made at the team level.
 23. Are our players insured for possible injury and hospitalization?
Each player in the club is insured through the New York State West Youth Soccer Association (NYSWYSA). Insured persons are covered for injuries (or death) resulting directly and independently of all other causes, from accidents occurring while participating in the following covered activities: • Scheduled games, team practice sessions or sponsored activities, provided they are under the direct supervision of a team official; or sanctioned local or national tournaments as a member of a contestant team. • Organized, supervised group travel as authorized by the Policyholder directly to and from a covered event. The plan does not provide coverage for: (1) intentionally self-inflicted injury; (2) air travel except as a fare-paying passenger on a regularly scheduled airline on a scheduled flight; (3) injuries resulting from other than Covered Activities; (4) loss resulting from sickness or disease, except bacterial infection which occurs through an accidental wound.
 24. Are coaches screened before they become an active coach? If so, what is the procedure?
Risk management approval is required for all individuals desiring to coach or manage any team participating in the Rochester District Youth Soccer League (RDYSL) or New York State West Youth Soccer Association (NYSWYSA). This background check is performed by NYSWYSA. All individuals must be cleared prior to participation in a league or NYSWYSA sanctioned event.
 25. How are coaches recruited?
Coaches in our club may start out in our developmental program (USL) and may work with the players as they progress to travel. Although all of our coaches are 100% volunteers, the club strives to attract a coaching candidate that possesses a knowledge of the game of soccer. This might not always be the case, so coach mentoring and NYSWYSA certification is encouraged.
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