Sign-Up Introduction
Age Requirements
Outdoor Sign-up Instructions
Indoor Sign-up Instructions
Late Sign-Ups
Refunds
Soccer Scholarships
Frequently Asked Questions
 
 
Sign-up - Introduction
Registration for play with S.C. Norfolk is open to all children currently residing in Norfolk. S.C. Norfolk currently offers soccer programs from U09 through to U12, for both boys and girls. All player registrations made within the specified deadlines are accepted, however it is advised that your child have basic soccer skills and a degree of competency prior to entering the program. The program is oriented to further development of existing skills.

Only children in school grades 2 and above are eligible to register with S.C. Norfolk.
 
Age Requirements
Age eligibility for Fall 2007 or Spring 2008 is based on the player's age as of July 31, 2007. For example, for a player to be eligible for the under 12 age group in the Fall 2007 season, he/she must have been under the age of 12 (i.e., not yet turned 12) as of July 31, 2007. If he/she turns 12 on or after August 1, 2007, he/she is eligible. Town registrars are expected to maintain proof of age on file for all players (a photocopy of a birth certificate, passport, naturalization certificate, alien registration card, or similar form), and must be prepared to produce such documentation if requested by the league. Age requirements cannot be waived, except in rare circumstances when needed to comply with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) -- see BAYS by-laws for further information on requesting ADA waivers.

Eligibility For Fall 2007, Spring 2008 Season
U12 – 11 as of 7/31/07 (born on or after 8/1/95)
U11 – 10 as of 7/31/07 (born on or after 8/1/96)
U10 - 9 as of 7/31/07 (born on or after 8/1/97)
U09 – 8 as of 7/31/07 (born on or after 8/1/98)
U09 – 7 as of 8/31/07 (born on or after 9/1/99)
 
Outdoor (Travel) Soccer Registration Instructions
  1. Registration is done online  only. All registrations received by the due date will be accepted.
  2. If you wish to volunteer for any of the areas listed on the registration form, please indicate your preference. We are always seeking volunteers to assist with the various duties.
  3. If this is the first time your child has registered with S.C. Norfolk, or your child still has an old style uniform (pre-2001), you must purchase a complete uniform (shirt, shorts, socks) at the time of registration. You must also separately provide soccer shoes and shin guards prior to the season start.
  4. If you are registering for a Fall season, your child must attend tryouts for team placement. Tryouts are usually held in June each year - please check the Calendar for actual dates. Placement for Spring teams is based on results from the previous Fall tryouts.
  5. You will be notified of team placements prior to the season start.
  6. If there are any questions, please contact the Registrar.
 
Indoor Soccer Registration Instructions
  1. Registration is done online  only. All registrations received by the due date will be accepted. 
  2. If you wish to volunteer for any of the areas listed on the registration form, please indicate your preference. We are always seeking volunteers to assist with the various duties.
  3. If this is the first time your child has registered with S.C. Norfolk, or your child still has an old style uniform (pre-2001), you must purchase a complete uniform (shirt, shorts, socks) at the time of registration. You must also separately provide soccer shoes and shin guards prior to the season start.
  4. You will be notified of team placements prior to the season start.
  5. If there are any questions, please contact the Registrar

Due to the competitive nature of indoor soccer, S.C. Norfolk gives preference to children who meet the following criteria:

  1. Played at least 2 years of indoor soccer with S.C. Norfolk.
  2. Played at least one season of travel soccer with S.C. Norfolk in the previous calendar year.

 

 
Late Registrations
Registrations may be accepted after the cut-off date.

The following conditions apply to late registrations:

  1. Submitting a late registration does not guarantee acceptance into the program. We will provide a ‘best attempt’ to place your child on an appropriate team.
  2. Registration fees will be refunded in full if your child is not placed on a team.
  3. Your child can be placed on a wait list if the appropriate team for your child is full. If a vacancy arises, it will be filled from the wait list.

NOTE: There is a late fee of $30 per family per registration event, meaning if you sign up two (2) kids late at same time, you will be assessed a $30 late fee. If, however, you sign up one (1) kid late and then another kid late on another day, you will be assessed two (2) $30 late fees.

 
Refunds

Fall Registration

Before July 1 - 100% registration fee less $10 admin fee
After July 1 - 0%

Indoor Session 1 Registration

Before Oct 1 - 100% registration fee less $10 admin fee
After Oct 1 - 0%

Indoor Session 2 Registration

Before Dec 20 - 100% registration fee less $10 admin fee
After Dec 20 - 0%

Spring Registration

Before Feb 1 - 100% registration fee less $10 admin fee
After Feb 1 - 0%

Uniform/merchandise orders:

Full refund less $10 admin fee if uniform/merchandise has not yet been distributed or monogrammed

Notes:

  1. Refunds are for registration fees only, no late fees will be refunded.
  2. Refunds will be provided by check. No refunds can be applied to credit cards.
  3. Full refunds will be considered by the board for medical and compassionate reasons.
 
Soccer Scholarships
S.C. Norfolk provides a limited number of scholarships to children in cases of financial hardships. Please check the box on the registration form if you are interested in a applying for a scholarship. If you are using the online registration method to register, complete the registration process and where prompted, choose "Fee Waiver".  All requests are kept confidential, and you will be contacted with more information about scholarships.
 
Frequently Asked Questions
1.Must we live in Norfolk to register with S.C. Norfolk?
2.Should I enroll my child for indoor soccer, even though it is different to outdoor?
3.Why must we register so early before the season start as my child is not sure which sport to play?
4.What does my registration fee provide?

Must we live in Norfolk to register with S.C. Norfolk?
The primary requirement by the Boston Area Youth Soccer (BAYS) organization is residency in the town you wish to register, however there are automatic waivers available for certain circumstances:

  • A player who lives in town A and attends school in town B may play for either town.
  • A player who moves from town A to town B and has played as a resident for town A for at least two of the previous three spring soccer seasons may play for either town. Such previous play need not have been with BAYS.
  • A player who has parents living in different towns may play for either town.
Additionally, waivers at the discretion of BAYS may be granted for the following:

  • A player who lives in a town that has no team or no opening on a team at the players age level may play on an appropriate team in an adjacent town.
  • Adjacent towns that have an insufficient number of players to form two full teams at an age level may combine players to form a team, which would be placed in an appropriately competitive division.
  • Providing access to a Division 1 team in another town for a qualified player if the local town does not have such a team.

Should I enroll my child for indoor soccer, even though it is different to outdoor?
Yes, as indoor soccer allows your child to further develop his/her soccer skills during seasons when outdoor play is not practical. The speed and challenge of indoor soccer provides a great learning environment as well as maintaining physical and mental fitness for the game. Indoor soccer provides opportunities to continue developing ball control, kicking, passing, decision-making, and other critical soccer skills in a fast paced environment. Additionally it helps build a team spirit with players your child may be with on an outdoor team the following season.

Why must we register so early before the season start as my child is not sure which sport to play?
S.C. Norfolk is bound by dates set by the BAYS organizing body. Failure by us to meet these dates will mean exclusion from the forthcoming season. It is quite a task for BAYS to develop rosters and schedules for all competing towns and be ready for the season.

What does my registration fee provide?
S.C. Norfolk is a non-profit organization. The registration fee covers our membership dues to BAYS, insurance for each player, purchase and maintenance of equipment used for fields and by coaches, payment for referees at home games, a periodic newsletter, coach licensing, and miscellaneous operating expenses incurred by S.C. Norfolk. In addition, the indoor soccer registration fee covers the cost of renting the facility used for game play.