SOAR

Fall Youth Soccer 2016 Registration 

Registration is open for any child, ages 3-18, who enjoys encouragement, positive role models, making friends, learning about the sport of soccer, and most of all... learning about who loves us most, Jesus Christ! 

 (Must be 3 by September 1, 2016)

(An 18-year-old must still be in High School)

Registration Guidelines

Registration opens July 1, 2016

Registration is on a first come first served basis  - On August 5th the general registration is closed. SOAR will do it’s best to get a child on a team, but strives to keep teams even and competitive.

Registration Cost

If paying by check:

$75.00 per player (U4-U14)

$80.00 per player (High School)

If paying online a $4.00 surcharge will be added

*Note:  Only partial refunds will be offered after August 20, 2016 and NO refunds will be offered after the first game day on August 27, 2016 (Exceptions: medical reasons with a doctor's note or relocation)

Late registrations accepted if spots available -- otherwise a waiting list will be created.

What is Included

* Registrants U14 and under will receive a jersey, exceptional sport instruction time, weekly devotional time, and 8 games with referees. U10 and under will also receive an award at the end of the season. 

SOAR has a ministry outreach in Costa Rica. We will be collecting all of the former Jerseys  and then giving them to the kids in Costa Rica on our next mission trip.

* High School registrants 14 and up will receive a jersey, exceptional sport instruction time, weekly devotional time, and 9 games with referees (including an in-house tournament).

* NOTE: A parent can choose to play their child up an age level, but not down an age level (unless medically necessary)

Discounts Available

* For every child who brings a new­-to-­SOAR player he/she will receive $10 off their registration. Reimbursements will be given when your requests are issued. (Please wait until after 1st practice.)

* A $10 discount may be applied to each additional sibling's registration fee, min $55

* Discount fee for Head Coaches: $50 for child on team (2 children max if head coaching both), $60 for each additional child. To receive a discount coaches must be present for our coaches clinic on August 6th or August 13th, 2016.

* Discount fee for 1 Assistant Coach: $65 for child on team (2 children max if assisting for both), $60 for each additional child. To receive discount coaches must be present for our coaches clinic on August 6th or August 13th, 2016. Each team will only be allowed 1 assistant coach discount.

*Scholarship applications are available. Please contact Registration Coordinator, Sheri Korn, at sherikorn@cornerstonesc.org. (SOAR may require volunteer hours in exchange for scholarship).

*Please contact the SOAR office if you are able to sponsor a child!

Important Dates

August 6 or August 13  - Coaches Clinic

July 30 or August 6 - Referee Clinic

August 15 - 1st week of practice

August 27 - Games Begin

September 10 - Picture Day

September 17 - Lake Murray Dam Run (1-hour delay)

September 24 - Okra Strut (No games)

October 22 -  1st week of High School tournament

October 22  -  SOARfest

This is our Fall festival and will be a fun day for the whole family! Pony rides, bounce houses, music, BBQ, and more! 

Perfect day for coaches to plan the end-of-season party!

October 29 - Make Up Day (If Needed) and High School Tournament finals

Important Information for Coaches

*The Coaches Clinic will be held August 6th or 13th from 9 to10am (breakfast will be provided).  Sign up for refunds at the Clinic. We expect all coaches, assistant coaches, referees and SOAR staff to attend.

Practices and Games

Practices are held only one day during the week

(Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday at either 5:30 or 6:30)

Coaches or team chaplains will do a devotion at every practice. Devotions will be provided at the coaches clinic, website and SOAR app (for iphones and android phones).

Games are held on Saturday mornings, weather permitting.

Dress Code

All participants will be expected to abide by the dress code that is offered on our website at soarleagues.com

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Participant/ Parent Agreement

 As parent/guardian of the named player,

 I hereby give my permission for his/her participation in SOAR and state that my child is in good health. This application is made with the expressed understanding that SOAR, its employees, volunteers, and sponsors, are not responsible for any sickness, damages, or injury that the player may incur while participating in this program, or during transport to and from the program site. I give permission for photographs and/or video to be taken of my child or family during normal program activities to be used in SOAR promotional materials without thought of remuneration.  I further understand that all fees must accompany application, cleats and shin guards are required, no insurance is provided by SOAR, and proof of insurability is required.

 As a SOAR participant, I agree to abide by SOAR policies and guidelines for good sportsmanship. 

 Drugs, alcohol and any tobacco products, vapor cigarettes, also weapons of any sort (e.g., knives, guns) will not be permitted on the Sports Complex. If any person is found in possession or under the influence of any of the above, he/she will be asked to leave or sent home at the expense of the parents -- either by the parent coming to pick up the participant or expenses for any other transportation – and law officers will be notified. I have read the above:    Please mark off on your registration form

 

PLEASE DO NOT CONFIRM YOUR REGISTRATION UNTIL ALL SIBLINGS HAVE BEEN ENTERED 

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Community partners

With your partnership we are able to reach over 2000 children, parents, and grandparents in our community. Would you consider a sponsorship this season so that SOAR can continue to make a positive impact on these families?  To show our gratitude for your involvement, we want to feature your company in as many ways as we can.

• Bronze - $100  Provide a scholarship for one child to participate in one season of team sport
• Silver - $350  Your company name/logo on all print material as well as SOAR Website.  Also a professional level 1 banner with your name/logo placed on the field for one season.
• Gold - $600  All benefits of Silver along with a professional level 2 banner to be displayed for two seasons
• Platinum - $1,000  All benefits of Gold along with having a field sponsor plaque displayed at a designated field for two seasons 
• Diamond - $5000  All benefits of Platinum along with a professional sign displayed at the complex entrance.

*For more information regarding sponsorships please contact:

Marshall (Rock) Stone at marshallstone@cornerstonesc.org