FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What size ball should my team use?
· U4, U5, U6, U7 & U8 – Size 3
· U9, U10, U11 & U12 – Size 4
· U13 & up – Size 5
Which fields will my team play/practice on?
Your team may practice on the BYSC fields as listed below for your team’s age group:
· U4/U5/U6 – Instructional fields A-H
· U7/U8 – Fields 11A – 14B
· U9/U10 – Fields, 15, 16, 17, 26A, 26B & 27
· U11/U12 – Fields 4, 18, 21A-23B, 28, 29 & 30
· U13 & up – Fields 1 – 3, 5-10, 19 & 20 (See map of fields for field location)
When can my team practice and for how long?
For Fall season teams may begin practicing August 1st. For Spring season teams may begin practicing March 1st.
· U4/U5/U6 – no more than 2 hours per week during preseason and 1 hour per week during season.
· U7 & up – may practice twice a week
How many players are on the field and how long is the game?
· U4/U5/U6 – 3v3 (4 – 8 minute quarters)
· U7/U8 – 5v5 (4 – 10 minute quarters)
· U9/U10 – 7v7 (2 - 25 minute halves)
· U11/U12 – 9v9 (2 - 30 minute halves)
· U13/U14 – 11v11 (2 - 35 minute halves)
· U15/U16 – 11v11 (2 - 40 minute halves)
· U17/U18/U19 – 11v11 (2 - 45 minute halves)
What if it’s raining on game day?
Games are played in the rain as long as there is no rising water on the fields and no lightning. Please do not automatically assume games are canceled just because it is raining at your house. To find out if games are canceled at BYSC, check our Facebook page as it has the most up to date information. If you are concerned about a game being canceled at another club complex, due to rain, please check their Facebook page and with your coach.
What if both teams show up on game day wearing the same color uniform?
BYSC has provided all coaches that attended the Coaches meeting, pennies to use during practice and/or game day conflicts.
What if no one on my team can make it on game day?
If your team is unable to attend a game and please contact the BYSC board of directors (questions@bysc.net) ASAP. Please consider that the other team and referee need to be notified in a timely manner so they do not show up.
Do we play with goalies?
· U4/U5/U6 – Does NOT play with goalies
· U7 & up DO play with goalies
Are uniforms and pictures provided?
Uniforms
· Recreational – Uniforms are provided for all players during the Fall and Spring season
· Elite teams – Uniforms are NOT provided. They must be purchased through our uniform partner.
Pictures
· All BYSC teams – Pictures are taken during Fall season ONLY. A basic package is provided for all registered players.
When will we receive the game day schedule?
Schedules should be available no later than the Wednesday before the first scheduled game. When the schedule is complete you will receive an email and the link will be posted on BYSC website. Please double check the schedule each week for any changes that may have been made.
Can I borrow/lend players during the Fall season?
· Yes, recreational players can player pass up with an older recreational team or with an Elite team of the same age or older.
· Yes, Elite players can player pass with an older Elite team. They CANNOT player pass with a recreational team. If you are interested, please contact Questions@bysc.net as there are restrictions and we do not want you to forfeit a game because of them.
What are the rules of play?
The rules can be found on our state association website, www.stxsoccer.org. Click the “About” tab at the top of the page, then click on “Administrative Handbook” on the drop down menu to the left. Next scroll down and click on “General Rules of Play.”
Will we have a referee?
· U4/U5/U6 – Does NOT have a referee. The coaches will control the game. There are no fouls or penalties; simply remind the player of the rule, if one is broken, and continue play.
· U7/U8 – Should have a referee
· U9/Up – Will have at least 1 referee.
All recreational teams U7-U19 are required to provide 1 referee representative to referee a minimum of 7 games during the Fall season.
All Elite teams are required to provide 3 referee representatives to referee a minimum of 5 games each during the Fall season. The referee must be certified for the current year. If you do not provide a representative, you are not guaranteed a referee at your game.
Will the offside rule be enforced?
· U9& Up – Offside will be enforced
Will scores/standings be kept?
· U4/U5/U6 – No scores/standings are kept
· U7/U8 – No scores/standings kept
· U9 & Up – Scores/standings will be kept and posted on the schedule (Fall only)
Will my team receive a trophy/reward at the end of season?
· U9 & Up – Teams may receive a trophy/reward from Spindletop if the team finishes the Fall season in 1st or 2nd place.
BYSC does NOT provide trophy/rewards for any teams during the Fall or Spring season. Coaches or parents may provide trophy/rewards for their team if they choose; however, it is not required.
Playing Time rules for Recreational & Elite teams:
Every player on the team, that is present at the game, MUST play at least 50% of the game. If a player is present at the game but will not play due to injury or disciplinary reasons it is the coaches responsibility to notify the referee, opposing team coach and players parent (as applicable) prior to the start of the game that the player will not play and the reason why.
Insurance Coverage
BYSC pays fees to our state association, STYSA, for insurance coverage for all registered players. Only REGISTERED players may participate in practices and play in games. All players MUST wear shin guards to practice and games to be covered by the insurance. Shin guards MUST be completely covered by socks.
BYSC Board Meetings
All coaches are encouraged to attend the monthly BYSC Board meetings. If you, as the coach, cannot attend please encourage a representative of your team to attend in your place. Board meetings are currently held @ 7pm, 1st Monday of every month in the Admin Building.
For questions: email questions@bysc.net or message us on Facebook