FAQ

Q:  What is the cost and do you have a fundraiser?

A:  Our cost is $80 for the first child, $45 for each additional children in your household.   We no longer have a fundraiser - the cost to participate in those has gone up like everything else and it was best our cost/program to discontinue.  

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Q:  Can I register my child if we are not in the Miami East district?

A:  Yes, you do not have to live in Miami East School District to participate in our program.  We are not associated with the district.

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Q:  What is provided with the registration

A: Your child will be provided Shirt, Short &  Socks

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Q:  How and when will I be notified by my coach:

A:  Coaches will be reaching out through DEMOSPHERE app (make sure you download), they will be reaching out by 2nd week in July

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Q:  If my child turns 3 on Oct 1st can they participate

A: Yes, it is based on age as of Dec 31st current year

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Q:  What is the practice schedule

A:  Because our coaches are volunteers, practices times/days will be at coaches convenience.  We practice on M-Th and on Saturday   Practice times will be given to team by coach in mid July.

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Q:  Do we still have practice once season starts?

A:  Due to field availability once games start practices stop.  However, there are nights we have field availability and coaches may schedule a practice at that time.  

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Q: When are games played

A:  Game schedule will be available and handed to coaches by 2nd week in August.  Games are played Mon-Thur and Saturday.  Weekday games start 5:30-6 pm and weekend runs from 9am to mid afternoon (based on # of teams)

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Q: When do teams start traveling

A:  10U - Wings, 12U - Striker, 15U - Kicker and 19U - Minor Senior will travel.  All other teams will play at our home field on Lefevre Rd at the VFW complex  ( addresses of other fields can be located under field location on this website)

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Q:  What will I need to provide for the season

A:  Children will need to have a ball, tennis shoes or cleats (not required but recommended), shin guards (required to play) and water for the game.   

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Q:  What size ball does my child need

A:  4U (Grasshoppers), 6U (Lollipops) & 8U (Passers) will use size 3.    10U (Wings) & 12U (Strikers) will use size 4.    14U (Kickers) & 19U (Minor Senior) will use size 5.

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Q:  When does the season run

A:  Practice will start in mid July,  Games will start Saturday after the Miami County Fair,  season end 2nd week in October.  

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Q:  Do we have tournaments

A:  Yes, for our 8U (Passers) the tournament will start after last scheduled games (usually by first weekend in October and run following week).  For 10U-15U we will have a Year-End Tournament on the 2nd weekend of October at Tipp City Fields.

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Q:  Are games canceled due to weather

A:  Practice cancelation will be done by coaches.  Game cancelation will be done at time of game by Referee's.  We will postpone start time for inclement weather any cancelation will come if game is unable to be played.  We play in sun, rain, sleet and snow. Games are only called due to lightening, thunder or extreme heat.  Extreme Heat will be based on game time and will not be called prior to start of game. We try our best to not cancel games due to field availability is tight, especially as the season moves on.  If we are unable to reschedule we may have to cancel game and we do not want the team to miss the opportunity to play.

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Q:  Where can we park?

A:  Please be aware - we do have parking requirements.  The VFW is gracious enough to donate the use of the land.  We have agreed to have NO PARKING in the VFW lot.  Parking is to be in the grass area to the NORTH of the VFW only and to the North and South of our concession stand off of the gravel lane only.    Please do not park along the entrance drive - we need to have visibility for our children crossing.  

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Q:  Can I bring my dog?

A:  I am sorry but we do not allow pets at our fields.

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Q:  Where can I smoke at the fields?

A:  I am sorry but we are a smoke free property.  No smoking is allowed on the grounds.

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Q:  Where are the restrooms located?

A:  We have porta-potties behind the concession stand.

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Q:  My child is 15 which division will they play in?

A:  Starting in 2024 we have opened up the opportunity for 15 year old's to play in our Kickers division (now 15U), we did this because we have seen an increase in kids turning 15 and not yet in High School.  They can still play in this division if they are in High School but NOT if they are participating on the High School Soccer Program (can not do both).  You noticed there is an option to select either 15U or Minor Senior when registering, Minor Senior division is for ages 15-19 (not participating in High School Soccer). Due to registration numbers we have not been able to form a team the last several years, if we do not have enough to form a team we will contact you for options.