Open to all children in the community.  Kindergarten (including children ages 4 & 5 not in school yet) through 6th grade

1.  Attend one of the two Saturday on-site Registration and Sizing Days. 

Sizing Days for uniforms are: AUGUST 27, 2011 and SEPTEMBER 10, 2011

inside the main church.

See registration form for dates, times and location.

2.  Mail your registration form and payment to:
Idlewild Recreation, P.O. Box 44, Lutz, FL 33548

Attn: Soccer
                                       - OR -
3.  Submit your form and payment to the Church Offices
Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm, 

CAN I REGISTER ON-LINE?

No, however you may make an online payment. Due to the nature of the activity and that involves a minor child, we must receive a paper registration form with an ORIGINAL signature.  Photo copies and faxes are not valid.

Making an online payment does not guarentee your child will be placed on a soccer team, however when we recieve your registration form we will be happy to do this!

HOW DO I FIND OUT WHAT TEAM MY CHILD IS ON?

1.  An alphabetical list will be posted on the website by Friday before practices begin. KEYWORD: Rosters
 
2.  You may call the church conceirge desk at 264-8761.  They will have an alphabetical listing.
 
3.  Coaches receive their packets with rosters the week before practices begin.  They will contact participants at their earliest availability. 

 

I NEED MY CHILD TO PLAY WITH A SPECIFIC FRIEND

To guarantee that your child will play with a specific friend, registration forms must arrive STAPLED together. PLEASE be sure to check with all friends, neighbors, family before submitting your forms.  Also, be sure you have all selected the same nights of practice.  We are uable to take phone, e-mail or written requests and changes.
                                       Sorry, no exceptions.

WHEN DOES REGISTRATION BEGIN?

Registration begins August 1, 2011 and continues through September 10, 2011 .  The first On-site Registration and Sizing Day AND Early Bird Deadline is August 27, 2011.   The final on-site Registration and Sizing day is September 10, 2011.

Sizing days will be held in the main church. 
We will continue taking registrations as long as space permits.  Registrations received after  will be placed on the team with the least number of players for their grade division.

WHEN DOES THE SEASON RUN?

The Season runs October through November.

Practices begin the week of September 26, 2011.

First game is Saturday October 1, 2011.

Awards Night is Monday November 14th at 6:30 pm inside the main church.

Last game is November 19, 2011.
 
The registration form will list exact dates and times.
go to www.idlewild.org/register look for Youth Soccer after August 1
There will be an attached document at the bottom of the on-line payment page.

Early Bird: Member  $65.00     Non-Member $75.00
Standard: Member $75.00      Non-Member $85.00
Late Fee (after final Registration Day):  add $10.00 to Standard Fees
Fees subject to change.  Registration form will verify actual fees.
 
Uniform is included in fee and consist of shirt, shorts and socks.  You will need to purchase shin guards and shoes.  Cleates are recommended for grades 3 and up. 

WHEN ARE PRACTICES HELD?

Practices are held one night a week, either Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday.  On the registration form you will select your 1, 2, 3 and 4 choice of practice night.  If there is a night you are not available, please mark N/A in the box.  If you are submitting multiple forms, please be sure the same nights of practice have been selected in the same order.  Due to time change in November, most practices will begin around 5:00, 5:30 and/or 6:00 pm.

 

WHEN WILL WE GET THE GAME SCHEDULE?

The game schedules will be posted on the website by Friday before practices begin. 

KEYWORD: schedule. You may also call the concierge desk for game schedules at 264-8761. Games are typically held on Saturday mornings from 8:00 am until 1:00 pm depending on the number of teams needed to accommodate registration.  You will receive your team schedule at your first practice.  On occasion, games will be held during the week in lieu of practice as conflicts may arise with a Saturday or to make up rained out games.  

OTHER INFORMATION

1.  We will do our best to have all siblings practice the same night of the week.
2.  We only honor nights of practice, not times.
3.  Grade Divisions:  Kindergarten is co-ed and includes those age 4 and 5 but not enrolled in school, Grades 1-2, Grade 3-4, Grades 5-6, Grade 7-8 and High School will play together respectively separated boys and girls.  Your child may play up a grade division, but they can not play down.
4.  If you are requesting a specific coach, it is the coach's reponsibility to find your child's registration to assign him to his team.  We set up a specific "Coaches Meeting"  to accommodate this.  Office personnell is unable to guarantee any specific requests for coaches.  You may make a notation on the form with the Coach's name to help facilitate this.
5.  Due to the size of our program, we are unable to take any phone, e-mail or written requests or changes.  Sorry, no exceptions.
6.  Forms must have an original signature.  Faxes and copies are not valid.
7.  Rain Out information:  website, keyword: Rain Out or 264-4636, ext 360.
8. Awards.  An Awards Night will be held, usually the Monday before the final game -- check the Registration form for actual dates.   At this time all of our participants will receive a certificate and trophy for their participation.  In addition, one person from each team will receive our Joshua Award for displaying consistant effort, sportsmanship, leadership and improvement with a Christ-like attitude.  

COMMON MISTAKES

1.  We can't read your form.  Please print in ink.  Make sure phone numbers are legible.
2.  Form is incomplete.  Forms go to the individual coaches so they may contact you and be advised of any special conditions. Please take time to fill out your form completely.
3.  Form is not signed by parent or legal guardian. 
4.  You found out after you turned in your form that a friend is playing.  PLEASE be sure to check with family, friends, neighbors before submitting your form.  We can not guarantee late requests.  Sorry, no exceptions.
 
 
All games and practices to be held at the Idlewild Sports Complex located on Van Dyke Road 1/2 mile east of Dale Mabry Hwy.