SUMMER SEASON INFO · U8 Gold 10-12 7 U9 Gold Maroon 10-12 7 U10 Gold Maroon 10-12 7 U11 C3 C2 C1 12-14 9 U12 C3 C2 C1 12-14 9 U13 C3 C2 C1 16-18 11 U14 C3 C2 C1 16-18 11 U15 C3 C2

Edina Soccer Club

Pre-Registration

“MUST READ”

Document

Edina Soccer Club c/o Edina Park & Rec 4801 50th Street

Edina, MN 55424 Phone: 952-826-0380 x557

E-mail: [email protected]

All parents of children registering to play soccer for Edina Soccer Club should read the following information. By

registering your child to try out for an Edina Soccer Club team, you are agreeing to the terms of this

document.

CONTENT

ESC ACADEMY (Page 5)

10 month program for all players on top level teams

Opt-ins welcome from all levels

ESC SEASONAL PROGRAM (Page 5)

Full commitment in Fall and Summer competitive League Play and Tournaments

Team-based and Individual-based training opportunities during non-league seasons

PLAYER COMMITMENT EXPECTATIONS (Page 6)

Competitive soccer requires a commitment of time and effort

Individual absences from games or practices negatively impact the team

Excused absences are religious holidays, academic obligations, illness and injury

TRYOUTS (Pages 6 - 7)

U9s try out in July for the Fall season AND February for the Summer season

U10s and up try out in July/August for both Fall and Summer seasons

Tryout results, along with coach evaluation information, determine team placement

ESTIMATED COSTS (Pages 7 - 8)

Depending on Age and Level of play, costs can range from $900-$2000 annually

REGISTRATIONS, DEPOSITS, LATE FEES & REFUND POLICY (Page 9)

$35 (Non-refundable Tryout Fee) + $500 Registration Deposit = $535 due before tryout

Registration Deposits are refundable for players not placed or for those who choose to

withdraw by indicated deadline

Late registrations carry a $50 Late Fee

YEARLY CALENDAR (Page 9)

Tryouts, then Fall League Season, then Indoor Season, then Summer League Season

TRYOUTS CALENDAR (Page 9)

U9: July (for Fall Season) AND February (for Summer Season)

U10 and up: July/August (for Fall and Summer Seasons)

FALL LEAGUE SEASON (Page 10)

Sept 1 – Oct 31

U9 – U14 only

INDOOR SEASON (Page 10)

Nov 1 – March 31

All players have Indoor Season Training available

SUMMER LEAGUE SEASON (Page 11)

May 1 – July 31

All U11 and older teams are required to participate in the State Tournament if

qualified

All U9 and older teams will participate in weekend tournament(s)

AGE GROUP SPECIFIC INFORMATION (Pages 11 - 12)

U9s (INCLUDING U7s AND U8s) (Page 11)

U10s (Page 11)

U11s - U12s (Page 12)

U13s (Page 12)

U14s (Page 12)

U15s and older (Page 13)

PARENT’S CODE OF CONDUCT (Pages 13 - 14)

WAIVER, RELEASE, AND SIGNATURE (Pages 14-15)

Note the entire state has moved to a Birth Year Age Group model. Please register for the tryouts

that match your Birth Year below. See link below for an FAQ regarding the mandated birth year

changes…

Birth Year 2018-2019 2018-2019

2001 U18

11 v 11

2002 U17

2003 U16

2004 U15

2005 U14

2006 U13

2007 U12 9v9

2008 U11

2009 U10 7v7

2010 U9

2011 U8

ESC COMPETITIVE MYSA LEVELS:

Age Competitive

Developmental

Year-Round

Competitive

Developmental

Year-Round

Competitive

Developmental

Year-Round

Competitive

Success-Driven

Year-Round

Team

Roster Size

(Typical)

Number

of players

on the

field

U8 Gold 10-12 7

U9 Gold Maroon 10-12 7

U10 Gold Maroon 10-12 7

U11 C3 C2 C1 12-14 9

U12 C3 C2 C1 12-14 9

U13 C3 C2 C1 16-18 11

U14 C3 C2 C1 16-18 11

U15 C3 C2 C1 Premier 18-19 11

U16 C3 C2 C1 Premier 18-21 11

U17 C3 C2 C1 Premier 18-21 11

U18 C3 C2 C1 Premier 18-21 11

ESC COMPETITIVE TCSL LEVELS:

Age Competitive

Developmental

Year-Round

Competitive

Developmental

Year-Round

Competitive

Developmental

Year-Round

Competitive

Success-Driven

Year-Round

Team

Roster Size

(Typical)

Number

of players

on the

field

U8 Name TBD 10-12 7

U9 Blue White Red 10-12 7

U10 Blue White Red 10-12 7

U11 City State Regional National 12-14 9








ESC Calendar At-a-Glance

Edina Soccer Club Pre-Registration Must Read Document 4

Carefully assess the level of commitment that is appropriate for your child and family prior to registration and tryouts. In particular, we want all players and parents to

understand the commitments of competitive soccer before placement on a team, and we want to be fair to all players and only fill roster spots with players who are

committed.

Programming Fall

League ESC

Futsal Indoor League

Age Group

Training Team

Training Team

Scrimmages MRL

Out-State

Tourneys Spring

Scrimmages

MN State Cup

Summer League

In-State Tourneys

Summer Playoffs

Sept-Oct Nov-April

Nov-April Nov-Feb

Nov-April

Nov-March

April-May

April-July

April-May

May-July

May-July May-July July

LEAGUE GOVERNING BODY

AGE MYSA TCSL (US Club)

U8 Gold Name TBD Yes O No O No No No No Yes No Yes Yes No

U9 Maroon/Gold Red/White/Blue Yes O No O No No No No Yes No Yes Yes No

U10 Maroon Red/White/Blue Yes Yes O* Yes Yes Yes No No Yes No Yes Yes No

U10 Gold Red/White/Blue Yes O O* O O Yes No No Yes No Yes Yes No

U11 C1 National/Regional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No O* Yes No Yes Yes R

U11 C2/C3 State/Cities Yes O O O O Yes No No Yes No Yes Yes R

U12 C1 National/Regional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No O* Yes No Yes Yes R

U12 C2/C3 State/Cities Yes O O O O Yes No No Yes No Yes Yes R

U13 C1 National/Regional Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No O* Yes R* Yes Yes R

U13 C2/C3 State/Cities Yes No O O O Yes No No Yes No Yes Yes R

U14 C1 National/Regional Yes No O Yes Yes Yes O O* Yes R* Yes Yes R

U14 C2/C3 State/Cities Yes No O O O Yes No No Yes No Yes Yes R

U15 C1/Premier National/Regional No No O Yes Yes Yes O O* Yes R* Yes Yes R

U15 C2/C3 State/Cities No No O O O Yes No O* Yes No Yes Yes R







U11-U14 MYSA Levels are: C1/C2/C3

U15-U19 MYSA Levels are: Premier/C1/C2/C3

R = Recommended

U9-U10 TCSL (US CLUB) Levels are: Red/White/Blue

O = Optional

U11-U19 TCSL (US CLUB) Levels are: National/Regional/State/Cities

* = in consultation with DOCs

Edina Soccer Club Pre-Registration MUST READ Document 5

ESC ACADEMY PROGRAM

The ESC Academy Program is designed to provide our most committed players and our top level teams a consistent competitive

environment with a developmentally appropriate game-to-training ratio throughout the year. There are built in breaks in the

Academy calendar with a commitment totaling 10 months. Participation in this programming is required for the top teams in each

age group, and is available to players from other teams on an individual opt-in basis.

U10-U12 U13-U15 U16-U19

Age Group Pool and Team

Training (2-3 per week)

ESC hosted and State-wide

Futsal competition

ESC hosted league games or

scrimmages

SAQ (optional beginning U11)

TCSL Participation

MYSA League Competition

MYSA Academy




scrimmages


TCSL Participation

District Select / ODP / id2

Regional Competition (MRL

and/or Regional Tournaments)


State Cup Participation




scrimmages


TCSL Participation

District Select / ODP / id2

Regional Competition (MRL

and/or Regional Tournaments)


State Cup Participation

ESC SEASONAL PROGRAM

For our U9 teams and our U10-U19 lower level teams that are not automatically included in the ESC Academy Program. Team-

based programming options for these teams include:

Team training sessions during Fall, Indoor, and Summer seasons.

MYSA League play (8-12 games fall/summer)

TCSL League play

In-state tournament play

Players from these teams can opt-in to additional ESC Academy Programming that includes:

Age group pool training sessions (November-February)

Club hosted SAQ training (November-March)

ESC hosted and state-wide Futsal training and competition (November-March)

District Select and ODP / id2

Q: Can my child register for ESC Academy Programming if they are playing on a “lower level”

team?

A: Yes, but space is limited in these programs. Enrollment is offered on a limited, first-come-first

served basis.


PLAYER COMMITMENT EXPECTATIONS FOR EDINA SOCCER CLUB PLAYERS

The Edina Soccer Club (“ESC”), in accordance with the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association (“MYSA”) and Twin Cities Soccer

League (“TCSL”), strives to provide a competitive soccer program for all levels of teams within the Club. Players that possess

fundamental skills, athletic ability and have a strong desire to be challenged to excel and develop to their full potential are

encouraged to try out for a Club team.

ESC considers “commitment” to cover:

Participation – this is a player’s commitment to the time, energy and focus required for a healthy team environment and

individual experience.

Financial – this is a family’s commitment to the fees/costs/expenses involved in playing for a competitive team sport.

Placement on a team requires commitment on the part of both the player and his/her family. It is the commitment of time and

effort that most clearly differentiates a competitive soccer player from a “house league” player.

Soccer is a team sport and relies on each member of the team. Absences significantly impact and disrupt team development.

Players are expected to attend all practices, games, tournaments and team events. During the Fall and Summer League Season, all

players need to view soccer as their first sport priority. Participation in the State tournaments is expected for all U11-U18 teams.

Players and their families should carefully coordinate their other activities such as summer camps, religious services and functions,

weekend trips, and vacation and holiday schedules to fulfill their commitment.

Excused absences include required academic and religious functions, illness or injury. Each coach has his/her own rules and

policies regarding absences that should be respected by the player and parents. Unexcused absences can result in decreased

playing time and, if excessive, possible dismissal from the team.

Premier (U14-U18) and Classic 1 (“C1”) (U11-U18) teams are considered by MYSA (USYS) and the Club to be top level teams -

the most competitive and highest level teams in their respective age groups. Other teams may be considered to be top level teams

by ESC, depending on the age group. Players selected to these teams must understand that there are enhanced levels of

commitment and costs.

National & Regional level teams (U11-U18) are considered by TCSL (US Club Soccer) and the Club to be top level teams - the

most competitive and highest level teams in their respective age groups. Other teams may be considered to be top level teams by

ESC, depending on the age group. Players selected to these teams must understand that there are enhanced levels of commitment

and costs.

Commitment to Unity: Edina Soccer Club expects that parents and players act in the best interest of Edina Soccer Club. If a

player or family member acts collectively with another Club member or a member of another Club to recruit a player, or group of

players, away from ESC to another Club, it is considered a violation of League rules and will be dealt with accordingly.

Dropping from a roster at any time is a problem for ESC players and teams. A player who drops from a team after indicating a

commitment to that team, can and does impact the remaining players on that team significantly. Sometimes these drops impact

entire age groups. Please consider your teammates and the families involved prior to making a decision to drop.

IMPORTANT: Any player who cannot satisfy the participation requirements of the top level teams for his or her age group

should send an email to [email protected]. When a player is unwilling or unable to fulfill the participation

associated with playing on a highly competitive team, it is unfair to the other players trying out. It is also unfair to the team.

Please make the club aware of your intention after you register online for tryouts, but prior to the actual tryouts.

TRYOUTS GENERALLY

In general, Tryouts mark the end of one season and the beginning of the next. The tryouts are for the upcoming season’s birth year

chart (see Age Groups Grid on Page 3). The beginning of the ESC calendar is the Fall season which follows Tryouts.

U9s are a unique age group in that they have a July tryout to determine their Fall team placement, and then a February tryout to

determine their Summer team placement. It is not uncommon for players who are actually considered U7 or U8 to tryout for the

U9 teams. Placement is not guaranteed. U8s are encouraged to tryout. U7s can tryout with the understanding that placement is

unlikely.

For U10s and older, the July/August tryouts will be for both the Fall and Summer seasons.

mailto:[email protected]


League governing bodies determine the date ranges that ESC is allowed to hold tryouts. U9-U11 tryouts can be held immediately

following the U9/U10 Summer League Season. U12 + tryouts must be held once the Summer State Tournaments are complete.

ESC posts all Tryout dates as soon as possible. Please see the ESC website under the ‘tryouts’ tab regarding specific Tryout date

information.

ESC tryouts will take place in July and early August for the upcoming Fall and Summer League Seasons.

For U9s and younger (i.e., interested U7s and U8s), tryouts are in mid to late July. These tryouts will be for the Fall

League Season only. Please note that there will also be an additional U9 tryout in February for placement on Summer U9

teams.

For U10 and U11s, tryouts are mid to late July. These tryouts will be for both the Fall and Summer League Seasons.

For U12 and older, tryouts are late July – early August. These tryouts will be for both the Fall and Summer League

Seasons.

Please see ESC’s REGISTRATION for details.

Once you have registered, and if you find that you are unable to attend tryouts due to emergency or unforeseen circumstances,

please email the club at [email protected].

All players are assessed on an ongoing basis. Players are placed on teams according to their tryout performance data (all players)

and final coach evaluation information (current ESC players only). Tryout performance data is derived from tryout game

situations for all aged players.

Everyone wishing to play on an ESC team for Fall and Summer must register online, whether you are able to attend

tryouts or not. $535 is due from U10 and older players who are registering for Edina Soccer Club. $35 is a non-refundable

Tryout Fee. $500 is a deposit for the year and will be credited on final team billing in May. $300 is due from U8-U9 players who

are registering. $35 is a non-refundable Tryout Fee. $265 is the full Fall Fee for U9 teams.

Tryout Only Registration ($35 non-refundable tryout fee) is available for those trying out for multiple clubs. If placed on an ESC

roster, a confirmation along with the $500 deposit will be due in full by August 6th to hold your roster spot.

Current ESC players - If a current ESC player does not attend tryouts, that player’s placement decision will be made

using all available data.

Players new to ESC - If a player is new to ESC, and does not attend tryouts, he/she will go through the waitlist process.

Waitlist players will undergo a tryout at a team practice or at a Club training event. Following the tryout, the player may

be placed on a team, or placed within a waitlist pool comparable with their tryout in the age group. Waitlist order can and

will change throughout the course of the calendar year.

If you are unable to attend tryouts but intend on playing, indicate this within the online tryout registration. Please email the club if

you suddenly discover that you cannot attend because of illness, injury, etc. Tryout results for both seasons will be posted on the

ESC website as soon as they are available following tryouts.

Please read the PLAYER COMMITMENT EXPECTATIONS FOR EDINA SOCCER CLUB PLAYERS section above.

ESTIMATED COSTS

Costs vary depending on age group/team level, tournaments entered, coach, Indoor Season commitments and uniforms.

The required uniform package cost is in addition to each team’s fees. Cost for the package changes with each new 2-year uniform

cycle. Uniform information, including pricing and ordering, is available on the ESC website under the ‘uniforms’ tab. You may

purchase additional items as needed anytime during the year.

Team Fees: Generally, fees for an ESC player will range anywhere from $900 - $2000 annually (fall through summer). Some

key points related to financial expectations:

Higher-level teams generally pay more than lower level teams Higher-level teams are more likely to have higher out of pocket expenses (see below) Higher-level teams are more likely to incur travel expenses (see below)



There are seven factors that comprise the Team Fee (and do not include out of pocket expenses). These include:

Registration Fee: Everyone in the club is assessed the same Registration Fee. The fee demonstrates a commitment to

Edina Soccer Club. The registration fee will be applied to your final deposit for the year.

Tryout Fee: Everyone is assessed a fee to tryout for Edina Soccer Club.

Club Fee: Everyone in the club is assessed the same Club Fee. It covers all costs related to running the club such as

MYSA/TCSL team and player/adult pass fees, insurance, background checks, referees, field use fees, clinics, grants,

payroll, postage, facility rentals, coach equipment, coach licensing, state and district tournament fees, annual audit,

website fees, credit card fees, etc.

Coach Fee: This is team specific. The coach fee for each team is divided amongst the number of players on each team.

Tournament Fee: This is team specific. The tournament fee for each team is divided amongst the number of players on

each team and includes tournament registration and coach travel costs if they apply.

Indoor Season Fee: Indoor Season opportunities fall into two buckets: 1. Club-provided training (coach/trainer and

facility) and 2. Team-determined training and/or game play. All Club-provided training fees are assessed across the entire

team. Fees for team-determined training can be assessed at a Club level, a Team level or even an individual Player level.

It is important that your team discuss the best way to handle Team-determined activities in consultation with the Director

of Coaching.

Dome Fee: Each player pays $30 annually for the Edina Dome Priority Use Fee per ESC’s commitment to the City of

Edina for use of the Braemar Dome.

Out of Pocket Expenses: Other potential costs:

Uniform: The required uniform package cost is in addition to each team’s fees. Cost for the package changes with each

new 2-year uniform cycle. Uniform information, including pricing, is available on the ESC website. You may purchase

additional items as needed at any time during the year.

Spiritwear/Gear: These items are all optional.

Travel Expenses: These costs are typically handled individually or at a team level and may include airline, bus, car, food

and hotel expenses. Travel expenses can be high, depending on the level of the team, and distance/time travelled.

Team Slush Fund: Some teams prefer to have a fund that will cover random expenses throughout the year. This could

cover things like T-shirts, team parties, last minute tournaments, etc.

Coach/Manager Gifts: Teams often find ways to say thank you to their coaches and managers.

Additional Training: Individual players have the option to sign up for many Club-offered development opportunities,

ranging from individual one-on-one training to ESC-led pool training (indoor skills training, Futsal, summer camps, etc.).

Please see the ESC website for additional training opportunities.

IMPORTANT: Any family who cannot satisfy the financial requirements (Team Fees and Out of Pocket Expenses) for

his or her age group should send an email to [email protected]. Higher-level teams will incur higher

fees/costs/expenses than lower level teams due, primarily, to travel tournaments. Please make the club aware of your

financial concerns after you register online for tryouts, but prior to the actual tryouts.

FEE SCHEDULE

$35 (Non-refundable Tryout Fee) + $500 Registration Fee = $535 Due with Tryout Registration for U10 & older players

(Registration Deposit) * Note: U9 Fall Registration Fee = $300 ($35 tryout fee + $265 season fee) & U9 Spring

Registration Fee = $435 ($35 tryout fee + $400 season deposit)

Fall Team payment is due by September 15th

(for U10-U14 fall teams only)

$400* Deposit due by February 1st for teams that have substantial Indoor Season activities. Teams will be notified if this

payment will be due for them. *This deposit could be higher or lower depending on the team’s amount and type of

training.

Balance of Team Fees due by June 8th

. Team fees vary based on several key factors listed in prior answers.

NOTE:

All deposits are non-refundable.

All Fees & Deposits are due on the dates provided by the Club Registrar. Late payment may result in reduced playing

time, loss of roster spot, confiscation of player pass, or collections.

Waitlisted players will need to pay all fees due at the time they are placed on a team, according to schedule above.

ESC reserves the right to dissolve any team at any point due to lack of commitment (financial or otherwise) or communication on

the part of team families. In this case, pro-rated refunds would be made to any families based on scheduled training up to point of

dissolution.



REGISTRATIONS, DEPOSITS, LATE FEES & REFUND POLICY

Registering with Edina Soccer Club represents your intent to play for Edina Soccer Club when placed on a roster after tryouts.

Players will be notified by email when rosters have been posted. Any player has until Monday, August 6th

, at 9:00am to decline

their roster position and receive a refund of deposit. (For U9 February tryouts, there is a one week deadline to drop from a roster.)

Any player who does not so notify Edina Soccer Club by August 6th

at 9:00am has been deemed to have accepted the roster spot

with Edina Soccer Club, and all transfer requests will be decided at the sole discretion of ESC subject to league governing body’s

strict bylaws. It is the responsibility of the family declining a roster spot to confirm send/receipt of their request, including a

timely, documented response back from the Club Registrar.

Full Registration: $535 is due from U10 & older players who are registering for Edina Soccer Club. $35 is a non-refundable

Tryout Fee. The $500 Registration Fee (deposit on the Nov-Jul season) will be credited on the final billing in May, and becomes

non-refundable after the Monday, August 6th

at 9:00am deadline passes. All requests for registration refunds must be made in

writing within 24 hours of rosters being posted and addressed directly with the Club Registrar. All non-placements will be issued a

refund automatically. Walk-up registrations at tryouts will be charged a $50 late fee in addition to the Tryout and Registration

Fees.

Tryout Only ($35 tryout fee paid) registrants that are placed on a roster, must accept their spot by officially registering online via

the ESC website/Tryouts Page, and paying their $500 deposit by Monday, August 6th

, at 9:00am.

All Club Fees are due on the dates provided by the Club Registrar. Late payment can result in reduced playing time, loss of roster

spot, confiscation of player pass, or collections.

Players dropping from a roster any time after Monday, August 6th

at 9:00am, will forfeit any deposits paid up to date of departure.

YEARLY CALENDAR

The yearly soccer calendar for ESC is as follows:

July: U9-U11 Tryouts

July/August: U12-U18 Tryouts

September 1 – October 31: Fall League Season

November 1 – April 30: Indoor Season (February: U9 Tryouts for Summer League Season)

April 1 – August 5: Summer League Season

TRYOUTS CALENDAR

League governing bodies ultimately determine the date ranges that ESC can hold tryouts.

ESC tryouts will take place in July and early August for the upcoming Fall and Summer League Seasons.

For U9s and younger (i.e., interested U7s and U8s), tryouts are in mid to late July. These tryouts will be for the Fall

League Season only. Please note that there will also be an additional U9 tryout in February for placement on Summer U9

teams.

For U10 and U11s, tryouts are mid to late July. These tryouts will be for both the Fall and Summer League Seasons.

For U12 and older, tryouts are late July – early August. These tryouts will be for both the Fall and Summer League

Seasons.

See detailed tryout schedule on our website under the ‘Tryouts’ tab.

Once you have registered and if you find that you are unable to attend tryouts due to emergency or unforeseen circumstances,

please email the club at [email protected].

Please read the PLAYER COMMITMENT EXPECTATIONS FOR EDINA SOCCER CLUB PLAYERS section above.

FALL LEAGUE SEASON (September 1-October 31)

Fall League Season is available to U9 through U14 teams only.

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There is NO Fall League Season for U15-U19 due to High School and Middle School (Jr. High) fall teams (9th

-12th

grades). There

is only a Summer League Season at these age groups.

The Fall League Season starts the weekend after Labor Day and continues for about six weeks. Players have an average of one

game per week and two practices per week. Games are played on Saturdays and/or Sundays. Practices are scheduled depending on

field and coach availability. The League Fall State Tournament is recommended for teams that qualify (U11 and up). All other

tournaments are optional during the Fall Season.

U15 Players that are in 8th

Grade

Under the birth year system U15 teams have eighth and ninth graders on the same roster. Many of the ninth graders on those teams

will participate in high school soccer programs in the fall. Eighth graders typically do not play high school soccer, and ninth

graders born January-July will still be eligible to play fall club soccer. Each year this will create a "Gap Group" a group of eighth

graders in the U15 age group who do not have a team for the fall of their U15 year while their 9th grade teammates play high

school soccer.

"GAP GROUP" Fall 2018

Birth Year 2004

Each year the Directors of Coaching will create a fall program plan for these players. ESC has the capability to provide fall

programming for "Gap Group" players by utilizing any/all of the following options:

Number Dependent: Form a fall League U14 team(s) with "Gap Group" players who are 2004 birth year.

Existing Roster Space: Place individuals or groups of players within existing U14 teams who are 2005 birth year.

Non-Team Based: Provide programming similar to high school/league fall season with a combination of scrimmages,

futsal, and exhibition games with neighboring clubs.

“Gap Group” players (2004 birth year) will start indoor programming in November with their Summer U15 teams.

INDOOR SEASON (November 1-April 30)

The Indoor Season is comprised of Development and League Play opportunities. ALL players at ALL ages and ALL levels are

highly encouraged to maximize their opportunities.

Players and/or teams may be grouped together into “pools” to facilitate effective training.

Teams will have Indoor Season fees included in their Team Fees. This is the case for teams representing the highest level in their

age group (ESC Academy), or any team not at the highest level that participates in ESC team Indoor Season opportunities.

U7-U9 U10 U11 U12-U18

Individual Training Players are instructed on soccer technique with the

focus on individual skills and small sided games for

development.

Age-Group Pool Training Players are pooled by age or skill to focus on both

technical and tactical development.

Team Training/Practices Players train and practice as teams, much like they

would during the summer and fall seasons.

Futsal/Indoor League Game Play Players and teams can participate in competitive play

options during the winter months.

Goalie Training Edina Soccer Club is proud to offer training that is

specific to our goalies


SUMMER LEAGUE SEASON (April 1-August 5)

April sessions may be indoors or outdoors, depending on weather. Generally, team coaches will be involved in practices and play,

depending on coach assignment and availability. April team training may be coach or trainer led. Players and/or teams may be

grouped together into “pools” to facilitate effective training.

The Summer League Season starts the first week of April and continues through mid-July for all age groups. U11 and older teams

are expected to participate in the State Tournament competition from mid-July through the first weekend in August. During the

league season, teams will have an average of one game and two to three practices per week. Games are played on weekdays.

Practices are scheduled based on field and coach availability. U10 and older teams will also participate in 2 weekend tournaments

(U9 teams participate in 1 tournament). Some teams travel to out-of-state tournaments. Individual travel costs are in addition to

and separate from club fees. Coach travel costs are shared by the team and are divided by the number of players on the roster.

Please Proceed to the Information Below That is Consistent With the Age

Group of the Player you are Registering

U7, U8 and U9 SPECIFIC INFORMATION

This age group is considered non-competitive, scores are not recorded and this is the final age bracket with no post-season play in

either the Fall or Summer League Seasons. Strong emphasis is placed on individual and team skill development as well as

readiness for upcoming, increasingly competitive years of soccer. Teams play 7 versus 7 against other soccer clubs. There is a

Fall League Season and a Summer League Season.

Players will be placed on teams according to the league governing body’s designations.

Placement on a team in the Fall League Season does not guarantee placement on a summer season team.

Based on tryout results in the February, players may or may not play with the same team members in the summer season as they

did in the fall season. Players may not necessarily play at the same level from the Fall League Season to the Summer League

Season, nor should they expect to have the same coach.

Indoor Season (November 1 through April 30) opportunities are offered through individual sign-up, and will be allocated on a first

come-first served basis. Participation in the Indoor Season is strongly encouraged for skill development prior to the February

tryouts and to facilitate continuity from the Fall Season. Once placed on a team, players are expected to participate in the Indoor

Season beginning March 1.

U10 SPECIFIC INFORMATION

This age group is considered non-competitive, scores are not recorded and this is the final age bracket with no post-season play in

either the Fall or Summer League Seasons. Strong emphasis is placed on individual and team skill development as well as

readiness for upcoming, increasingly competitive years of soccer. Teams play 7 versus 7 against other soccer clubs. There is a

Fall League Season and a Summer League Season.

Players will be placed on teams according to the league governing body’s designations. Top teams are automatically a part of the

ESC Academy. Players on other teams may opt-in to the ESC Academy (if space is available) and other ESC development

opportunities.

Indoor Season (November 1 through April 30) Academy development and league play is a part of the top teams’ commitments.

Committed players on other teams should sign up for ESC development opportunities and may opt-in for Academy opportunities

on an individual sign-up (November-February). Players will be allocated for Academy opt-in on a first come-first served basis if

space is available. Beginning March 1, as part of the Indoor Season, ALL teams prepare for the Summer League Season with

specific dates and locations assigned by the Club.

Why do U9’s have tryouts in July and February?

Current and prospective U9 players participate in two tryouts. These tryouts serve the changes in development and the

increased pool we typically see at this age group. U9 players have a July tryout to determine placement on Fall teams

and also in February to determine placement for Summer teams.


U11 – U12 SPECIFIC INFORMATION

At U11, teams are organized according to the league governing body’s designations. There is a Fall League Season and a Summer

League Season. This is the beginning of recorded scores and post-season play (Summer post-season is mid-late July). Teams play

9 versus 9 against other soccer clubs.

MYSA team levels are club-determined self-select for U11-U14.

TCSL team levels are subject to an application approval process.

As determined by ESC DOCs, top teams are automatically a part of the ESC Academy. ESC intends to have a minimum of two

teams represent the Academy program, regardless of the level of those teams. Players not on top teams may opt-in to the ESC

Academy (if space is available) and other ESC development opportunities.

Indoor Season (November 1 through April 30) Academy development and league play is a part of any top team’s commitments.

Committed players not on a top team should sign up for ESC development opportunities and may opt-in for Academy

opportunities on an individual sign-up. Players will be allocated for Academy opt-in on a first come-first served basis if space is

available. Beginning March 1, as part of the Indoor Season, all teams prepare for the Summer League Season with specific dates

and locations assigned by the Club.



League Season. Summer post-season is mid-late July. Teams play 11 versus 11 against other soccer clubs.













League Season. Summer post-season is mid-late July. Teams play 11 versus 11 against other soccer clubs.



In the MYSA league structure, this age group is subject to promotion/relegation, and therefore the performance of a team during

the U14 Summer League Season determines what level they play at U15. See GLOSSARY for more information regarding

Promotion/Relegation. Upon completion of the MYSA U14 Summer League Season, a new level of play can be achieved by top

performing teams. These levels are referred to as Premier I & Premier II. See GLOSSARY for more information regarding

Premier.










U15 - U19 SPECIFIC INFORMATION

At U15-U19, teams are organized according to the league governing body’s designations. Summer post-season is mid-late July.

Teams play 11 versus 11 on full sized fields against other soccer clubs.

MYSA team levels are based on promotion/relegation from the previous season.


There is NO Fall League Season due to High School and Middle School (Jr. High) fall teams (9th

-12th

grades). There is only a

Summer League Season at these age groups.

U15 Players that are in 8th

Grade (ADD)

Under the birth year system U15 teams have eighth and ninth graders on the same roster. Many of the ninth graders on those teams

will participate in high school soccer programs in the fall. Eighth graders typically do not play high school soccer, and ninth

graders born January-July will still be eligible to play fall club soccer. Each year this will create a "Gap Group" a group of eighth

graders in the U15 age group who do not have a team for the fall of their U15 year while their 9th grade teammates play high

school soccer.

"GAP GROUP" Fall 2018

Birth Year 2004

Each year the Directors of Coaching will create a fall program plan for these players. ESC has the capability to provide fall

programming for "Gap Group" players by utilizing any/all of the following options:

Number Dependent: Form a fall League U14 team(s) with "Gap Group" players who are 2004 birth year.

Existing Roster Space: Place individuals or groups of players within existing U14 teams who are 2005 birth year.

Non-Team Based: Provide programming similar to high school/league fall season with a combination of scrimmages,

futsal, and exhibition games with neighboring clubs.

“Gap Group” players (2004 birth year) will start indoor programming in November with their Summer U15 teams.

The performance of a team during the prior Summer League Season determines what level they play at the following Summer

League Season.

See GLOSSARY for more information regarding Promotion/Relegation and Premier.





and locations assigned by the Club


ESC PARENT’S CODE OF CONDUCT

The Edina Soccer Club (ESC) is committed to the development of our players. And the parents of our players are critical in that

process. ESC recommends the following Best Practices for our parents. In the event of repeated failures to abide by these best practices,

ESC may take action – up to and including game suspensions and dismissal from the Club – to protect the values of the Club and in the

interests of our players and teams.

• Communicate – ESC wants our players and parents to communicate praise as well as soccer-related concerns to our coaches. The ESC Age

Group Directors should be engaged once the communication pathway between players, parents and coaches has been exhausted. Please get

comfortable approaching our coaches directly.

• No coaching from the sidelines – Please honor the fact that our paid coaches have the soccer instruction under control at all times during

games and practice. Your good intentions might just be fundamentally incorrect or untimely from an individual or team development

standpoint. Please cheer, don’t coach.

• No yelling/shouting/screaming at people – Please don’t yell at referees, players, or coaches. Things won’t always go the way you want.

Referees will make mistakes, players from both teams will do stupid things, and coaches will disappoint you. But we must all guard against

creating an environment that is hostile or uncomfortable. No matter how competitive you might be, remember this: No one is trying to do

poorly, so don’t scream at them.

• Timeliness – Picking up your child on time is equally important to having them arrive on time. Please don’t burden our busy coaches with the

inconvenient, and inappropriate, role of “babysitting” your child after practice. Be on time.

• Gracious in victory, gracious in defeat – Let’s be a community that “wins” well and “loses” even better.

• Development takes precedence – ESC values the development of our players over wins and losses, number of tournaments played, or league

standings. Any soccer club can manufacture winning at the expense of development. ESC will always chase development first.

• Honor the team mentality – While ESC wants to respect your family decisions regarding vacations, other sports, and busy schedules, we want

you as parents to remember that your child is playing a team sport. Your child’s participation is essential to the team. Please consider the

team when there is a choice in the matter.

• Attend PACT – The Minnesota Youth Soccer Association (MYSA) strongly endorses Parents and Coaches Together (PACT) as a way to

create a positive climate for youth soccer players and their families. Please attend at least one PACT program. Information about PACT can

be found here: http://www.mnyouthsoccer.org/page/show/680942-pact

• More is caught than is taught – Please try to remember that ESC and MYSA and TCSL are merely a platform for much greater development.

While soccer development is important, all of us have the ability to help shape and develop these young men and women. While we will do

everything we can to be a positive piece to that complex puzzle, please remember to maintain perspective. Cheer for all players - not just those

on our teams. Encourage and thank the referees – they are usually doing their best. And try to demonstrate behavior that you would be proud

of, no matter the circumstances.

WAIVER, RELEASE AND SIGNATURE

In consideration of your acceptance of me or my child as a participant in an Edina Recreation Program and with the Edina Soccer

Club, I hereby waive, release, absolve, indemnify and agree to hold harmless: (i) the City of Edina, its employees and agents (all

hereinafter referred to as the “City”); (ii) the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association, which includes Minnesota Youth Soccer

Association Board Members, organizers, sponsors, coaches, supervisors, participants, and other volunteers (all hereinafter referred

to as “MYSA”), (iii) Twin Cities Soccer League, which includes Twin Cities Soccer League Board Members, organizers,

sponsors, coaches, supervisors, participants, and other volunteers (all hereinafter referred to as “TCSL”), and (iv) the Edina

Soccer Club, which includes Edina Soccer Club Board Members, organizers, sponsors, coaches, supervisors, participants, other

volunteers, persons transporting my child to or from activities, and any training facilities, leased or rented by Edina Soccer Club,

and such facilities, employees, and agents ( all hereinafter referred to as the “Edina Soccer Club”), from and against any claim for

injury or harm suffered by me or my child incidental to, connected with or arising out of City, MYSA, TCSL, or Edina Soccer

Club activities, including injuries suffered as a result of the negligence of the City, MYSA, TCSL, or the Edina Soccer Club, but

not including injuries suffered as a result of their willful or intentional misconduct or gross negligence. This waiver shall relate not

only to games, scrimmages, practices, warm-ups and other "on-field" events, but all activities related and incidental to City,

MYSA, TCSL or Edina Soccer Club activities including travel to and from events and all activities that take place during trips to

games, tournaments and other events. I give my approval to my child’s participation in all activities described above and listed in

prior mailings or handouts. I understand that the program described for which I give my permission may be hazardous and that

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injuries may occur in the normal course of play or instruction, and I assume all risks and hazards incidental to me or my child’s

participation, including transportation to and from activities.

I understand that team rosters will be distributed to players and coaches with personal information including, but not limited to

parent and player names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses. I understand that photos of individual players may be

taken during the tryout process. I understand that team photos and video, including names, may be published on the Edina Soccer

Club websites, social media, in local newspapers and tournament programs.

I certify to the best of my knowledge that my child has no physical infirmities. I will furnish a certified birth certificate of the

candidate upon request of the officials and/or the club.

I certify that I have read and understand everything in the MUST READ document and the Parent Code of Conduct.

I understand that if I am placed on a team roster, my registration is active as of Monday, August 6th

, for the purposes of League

registration rules.

I understand the difference between the two registration options listed below:

Full Registration – I understand that by opting for the Full Registration (for U10 & older players - $35 non-refundable tryout

fee plus $500 deposit on the Nov-July season, which will be credited on final team billings in May) or (for U8/U9 players - $35

tryout fee plus $265 full fall fees, since there are separate tryouts in February for U9 summer teams), that I intend on playing

for ESC. Should I be placed on a team, I will have until Monday, August 6th, at 9:00am to decline my roster spot via email, and

receive a refund of my deposit. If declining a roster spot by the August 6th deadline, I would also be free to join another club

team. Those not declining their roster spot via email will be deemed to have accepted their spot on posted roster and will

forfeit their deposit should they later choose to drop from the team. Those not placed on a team will automatically be refunded

their deposit amount, no response required.

Tryout Only Registration – I understand that by opting for the Tryout Only Registration ($35 non-refundable tryout fee), that

I am not committing to playing with ESC. Should I be offered a spot on a team, I will need to confirm acceptance of the spot and

the pay the appropriate deposit amount by the Monday, August 6th deadline via our online confirmation system. Those not

paying their deposit, nor communicating with the Club by the August 6th deadline, will be taken off the roster with no

guarantees of being added back onto the team. This registration option is typically used for those players trying out for multiple

clubs.

Parent or Legal Guardian Signature Date Signed ________________________

Effective Registration Date:

Monday, August 6th

, 2018 at 9am

if the signed date above or electronic registration date is earlier

than August 6th

, 2018, and the deposit has been pre-paid.

Electronic acceptance of registration terms is considered a legal signature.

QUESTIONS:

Please contact the Club at the email address below.

Edina Soccer Club

www.edinasoccerclub.com

[email protected]

http://www.edinasoccerclub.com/


Documents

SUMMER SEASON INFO · U8 Gold 10-12 7 U9 Gold Maroon 10-12 7 U10 Gold Maroon 10-12 7 U11 C3 C2 C1 12-14 9 U12 C3 C2 C1 12-14 9 U13 C3 C2 C1 16-18 11 U14 C3 C2 C1 16-18 11 U15 C3 C2