WYSA 2008 Important Registration Information

Registration for the summer 2008 opens in December 2007 . In an effort to improve our soccer program, WYSA implemented and continues to follow these guidelines .  The last day of early registration is Sunday, January 27th, 2008 during the annual meeting from 3-5 at the Winona Family Community Center, 1756 Kraemer Dr.

Registration - The time when player registrations are received, currently from November 2007 through January 2008. At this time players are registering as players but not for a team. Team formation will not take place until Registration has closed and skills assessments have been completed for all age groups U-11 and older if needed. Any player registering with WYSA for the 2008 summer season may not be registered to, or playing on, any other soccer team from May 5, 2008 through August 1, 2008.

Late Registration - Registrations received after January 27, 2008. (See At Risk Players)  A late fee of $25.00 will be required on all registrations received after February 11, 2008.

Skills Assessment - All players U-11 and older will have skill assessments for each age level, if it is necessary for team formation. These assessments will help WYSA place each player at an appropriate level of competition. At the time of assessment a $5.00 fee will be collected from each player. This fee will help defray the cost of the assessor and any facility charges.

Special Requests - Any player wishing to play on a team other than their age appropriate may have their parent(s) request IN WRITING the desire to be assessed for another age group. (the age group must be older than the players registering age) However, given that the organization’s goals are to provide a positive soccer experience for all players and to field competitive soccer teams, the final decision on placement of players will be made by the WYSA Board of Directors, its Coaching Director(s), and coaches when teams are formed and rosters developed annually.  No guarantees that the request will be able to be honored.

Playing Age - Playing age is based on the age of a player on August 1st.  This is set by the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association and cannot be petitioned for any variance.

Parent Involvement  - WYSA is a volunteer-run organization.  EVERY parent is needed and expected to support the organization and their child.  You will be asked to volunteer your time in various ways:  driving, providing refreshments, working concessions, tournament organization, committee member, team manager, etc.

Team Meeting - Once WYSA teams are formed each team will hold a team meeting and by a vote of the majority will decide what tournaments, and if district playoffs, will be participated in.

Out of Town Players - WYSA allows players from other communities to register if similar programs are not available to them in their community. No special provision will be made for these players and placement on teams will follow the same format for everyone.

At Risk Players - Players who do not register by January 27, 2008 and/or do not participate in an assessment if required are at risk of not being placed on a team. If a player does not register or time or does not participate in an assessment if required and the team(s) [sic] are full, there may not be a place for them. WYSA will make every effort to accommodate all players.

WYSA Fees - A non-refundable deposit of $75.00 is due with your completed registration form. The balance is due on or before April 1st, 2008.  Any player that is not paid in full will not receive a player pass and will be unable to play in games until payment is received.  The final payment due date is April 1, 2008 for the summer season.  If a team chooses to enter a tournament at a date earlier than April 1st, player fees are due in full prior to playing in that tournament.

Teams - Coaches do not form the teams and cannot guarantee that any player will play for them.

Uniforms - For the 2008 season all teams will wear the  WYSA uniform which is red and black. They must be returned at seasons end .

Registration forms and payments should be mailed to: 

WYSA
PO Box 841
Winona MN 55987

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$180.00 fee per league player if registered by February 11, 2008.

Pay in full, or pay a deposit of $75.00 due with your completed registration form. The final $105.00 is due on or before April 1st of each year. Players passes will not be given to coaches for players that are not paid in full.

$25.00 late fee if registration is received after February 11, 2008. Returning players only .

* Uniform and travel expenses extra, consult your coach.

** Scholarships are available; inquire with the registrar .

1) Registration Form with fee deposit, fee in full, or scholarship

2) Signed Medical Form for the current playing year

3) Birth certificate on file with the club registrar

MYSA Player Age Levels -- Birth Year Cutoff Dates

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 WYSA Mirco-soccer and In-House Summer Soccer Programs