Rec Fall 2008 K-12th Grade Soccer	Complete Information & Registration
Introduction	Last year, more than 1,500 Kindergarten through 12th Grade boys and girls from West Windsor and Plainsboro participated in the Fall Youth Recreational soccer program. For 2008, we plan to improve our program in a number of important ways. Please read on to learn more about the plans.
What Fall Recreational Soccer is About	Our goal is to deliver a quality soccer experience in a safe environment and, as a result, for players to want to return season after season.  In 2008, emphasis will be placed on the formation process for teams with a primary goal of creating equity between teams. Ultimately, at game time, we want all teams to be in a fun and competitive environment. A key starting point is that player abilities are spread evenly between participating teams. Therefore, for the first time, the Fall 2008 season will begin with an "Opening Day", the primary purpose of which will be to form teams of equal ability from 2nd Grade through the Senior Leagues.  Click here to learn more about Opening Day.
Registration	Registration is open all players from West Windsor and Plainsboro.  We also welcome non-residents to participate. Registration for the Fall 2008 program is now open. The registration deadline is August 15, 2008.  All players are guaranteed a place when registering prior to the deadline.  Beginning on August 16th, there is a late fee of $50 and participation is no longer guaranteed for the particular league you are interested in.  No late fees apply to either Pre-K or Kindergarten leagues, and if your family is new in town.  However, there are no other exceptions to the late fee.  Register now to avoid disappointment. Click here to login to our secure registration system.
Player Registration Fee	The registration fee for K-12 players is $110, which includes a $30 facilities maintenance and development fund fee.  A late registration fee of $50 applies to all leagues except Kindergarten for registrations received after July 31st.  If you need financial assistance, please contact the Director of Recreation Soccer.
Uniform Discount - Save $20	NEW:  The $110 fee for 2008 has not changed from 2007. However, should you choose to reuse your uniform (either from Fall 2007 or Spring 2008), you may also select a $20 uniform discount which will reduce your registration fee to $90. If you plan to reuse your child’s Fall ’07 uniform again, please indicate that you wish to register for the "Fall Rec Uniform Discount", in addition to "Fall Rec Soccer".
Non-Volunteer Fee	As WWPSA relies heavily on its volunteer parents, all Rec families are expected to volunteer in some capacity during the year. A complete description of volunteer roles and the approximate time commitment may be viewed here. Rec families may pay a Non-Volunteer Fee of $75 per household per year (Aug 1-Jul 31) if they choose not to volunteer for one of the options listed during registration.
Payments & Mail In Registration	When registering online, the preferred method of payment is by credit card.  If needed, you can also pay by check, but your registration is not considered complete until we receive your check; only then will your child’s space in the program be ensured.
Check Payments	Checks should be made payable to WWPSA and mailed to us at:  WWPSA, PO Box 757, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550.
Refund Policy	There will be a $10 service fee deducted for all refunds. Refunds may be requested until two weeks before the program begins.
Teams & Leagues	All players registered by August 15th are guaranteed a place on a team.  Teams are formed and play games against each other within Leagues that are based on gender and grade.  2008 Leagues will be the same as in 2007 which will be as follows:
Girls Leagues	Girls Kindergarten
	Girls 1st Grade
	Girls 2nd Grade
	Girls 3rd Grade
	Girls 4th Grade
	Girls 5th/6th Grades
	Girls Intermediate (7th/8th Grades)
	Girls Senior (9th thru 12th Grades)
Boys Leagues	Boys Kindergarten
	Boys 1st Grade
	Boys 2nd Grade
	Boys 3rd Grade
	Boys 4th Grade
	Boys 5th Grade
	Boys 6th Grade
	Boys Intermediate (7th/8th Grades)
	Boys Senior (9th thru 12th Grades)
Team Formation	Kindergarten and 1st Grade teams will be formed prior to Opening Day.  All other teams will be formed and announced only after Opening Day and prior to the first weekend of scheduled games.
Game Rules & Formats	Leagues will adhere to the WWPSA Modified Laws of the Game. Please visit the Fall Rec Homepage and select the appropriate League to review those modified rules.
Games & Practices	Games and practices are held on fields in West Windsor and Plainsboro. All games take place on Saturdays.  Practices vary according to the schedule below:
	Kindergarten, 1st Grade and 2nd Grade practices take place immediately prior to games on Saturdays
	3rd Grade teams have the option to practice in the midweek and/or prior to their weekend games.
	4th Grade thru Senior League teams will practice once in the midweek.
	Midweek practices and weekend game times are varied. We do all possible to accommodate individual player schedules.  However, priority is given to the accomodation of volunteer coach schedules.
Fall Season Schedule	Opening Day will take place on September 6th (the Saturday after Labor Day).  Kindergarten and 1st Grade Leagues will begin their practice and game schedules on Opening Day. All other Leagues will participate in a team formation day and will begin games the following weekend, Saturday 13th September continuing until November 22nd (the Saturday before Thanksgiving).
	Opening Day: Saturday 6th September
	Season: Saturday Sep 13, 20, 27; Oct 4, 11, 18, 25; Nov 1, 8, 15, 22
Game Times & Locations	Games will typically take place on Saturday mornings.  The schedule will not be announced until the beginning of the season but most Leagues and games will commence on/around 9am or on/around 11am.  Some teams/ leagues will have a split schedule with some weeks scheduled at the earlier time and some weeks at the later time.  Locations have not yet been finalized.
Midweek Group Training	All players are invited to attend additional optional group (not team) training run by professional trainers on Monday and Wednesday between 4:30pm and 7.30pm. Our professional trainers will deliver soccer activities designed to help players develop their skills and enjoyment of the game. There is no extra charge for attending these optional sessions. Details on times and locations will be announced at a later date.
Playing Time	All Players, except in the case of injury, will:
	Play between half (50%) and all (100%) of any game they attend.
	Have as near equal playing time as possible compared to other players on the same team.
	Be given the opportunity to play in each position but will not be forced to play in a position, with the exception that no player will be allowed to play only one position of their choice.  Our goal is to teach all players how to play multiple positions.
Jewelry & Hard Casts	Jewelry of any kind (including small studs and metal hair clips) and hard casts may not be worn during practices or games. Players with recently pierced ears cannot participate until the earrings can be removed, so plan accordingly -- either get ears pierced long enough before the season starts to allow them to be removed for the first practice, OR wait until after the season is completed.
Uniforms	NEW:  Each player who pays the complete $110 fee will receive a uniform (team shirt, shorts and socks) to keep. These uniforms may be used again in Rec programs in future seasons.  A $20 discount will be provided for future programs when you choose to reuse your uniform.  Uniforms will be distributed prior to the beginning of the Fall 2008 season on one of two evenings - time and location to be announced.  It is possible that two or more players on the same team may have the same uniform number. For anyone who has a current uniform, but needs to purchase one item (for example to replace a lost shirt), there will be an opportunity to do so at the Uniform Evening.
Equipment	Players are required to provide their own:
	Shin guards - they must be worn UNDER SOCKS for games and practices. Soccer shoes (preferred) or sneakers - no baseball or metal cleats are allowed.
	Soccer ball - Please write the player’s name on it with a permanent marker.
	- Kindergarten through second grade use a size 3 ball
	- Third through Sixth grades use a size 4
	- Seventh grade and above use a size 5 ball.
	Eyeglass straps or sports glasses if they wear glasses.
	Mouthpieces and athletic supporters are optional.
Photographs and Awards	Each player will receive one free team photograph and a participation award at the end of the season. Players can purchase additional team and individual photographs. Picture Day will be held in October with the date and location to be announced at a later date.
Coaches	Volunteer parents are responsible for coaching teams. All coaching volunteers are required to complete and submit a Volunteer Disclosure Form. WWPSA will conduct a background check based on the information provided unless the volunteer coach has been checked within the prior three (3) years. Coaches are also required to attend a mandatory coaches clinic.
Volunteers	Parents are asked to volunteer to help run the Association and its programs. The Association is run solely by volunteers and we need your help. Players with parents who are not willing to participate as volunteers will be required to pay a $75 non-volunteer fee in lieu of volunteering. Click here to learn more about the kind of activities you can volunteer for.
Sponsors	We appreciate the generosity of the businesses and people that sponsored teams last year. Please support them. If you or your business is interested in sponsoring a recreational team this year, please click here.
Parking	Please bear the safety of the players in mind. We ask that you DRIVE SLOWLY and only park, stop or drop off players in the designated parking lots and areas and walk the players to the fields. Specifically we require that you do not park, stop or stand on the side of any road in the Sarnoff Complex or on the side of South Post Road when accessing Conover Field.
Pets	Please do not bring dogs or other pets to the fields for practices or games.
Cancellations	Please check our website (www.wwpsa.org) for game or group training session cancellations due to inclement weather or other park closures.  Cancellations will be announced by 8:00 am for Saturday games and by 3:00 pm for weekday group training sessions.  Each team will have a phone chain to communicate team practice cancellations and, at its discretion, game cancellations.
Weather Cancellation Policy	NEW:  Beginning in 2008, the Fall Recreational Soccer Weather Cancellation Policy with work as follows:
	The decision to cancel due to weather will be made by the Director of Recreational Soccer, unless, all WWPSA fields have already been closed for ALL activities by the Executive Director.
	The decision to cancel will be made based on two factors (a) the condition of the fields immediately prior to the event and/ or (b) the weather forecast at the time of the event.
	For Saturday morning games, the decision to cancel will be made and posted at www.wwpsa.org no later than 8am. For Monday and Wednesday midweek evening group training sessions, the decision will be made no later than 3pm.
	For Saturdays, the decision will be made separately for two age-ranges as follows: (a) Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grades and (b) 3rd Grades and older.  We anticipate, in the event of very cold weather, we may decide to cancel events for the youngest ages while retaining the possibility to continue with scheduled games for older age groups.
Learn More	Learn More: To learn more, read the answers to questions or contact the Director of Recreation Soccer via rec@wwpsa.org.