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FC
Cary - Frequently Asked Questions |
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Question:
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After I have registered
my child, what do I need to do? |
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Answer: |
We will hold a coaches
meeting two weeks prior to the start of the season.
At the meeting, the coaches receive their team roster
and will subsequently call their players. Your
coach will tell you the time and place for your first
team meeting. |
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Question:
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When are the practices? |
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Answer: |
Practices for players in
the U06 through U15 age group are held once a week.
The practice start time will either be at 5:30 or 6:30
and typically lasts one hour. Practice nights for
each team are scheduled prior to the coaches meeting. |
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Question:
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How long is the
season? |
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Answer: |
The season lasts
approximately ten weeks. The fall season starts
near the end of August and finishes in the beginning of
November. The spring season starts in the middle
of March and finishes in the beginning of June. |
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Question:
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What will my child
need to play soccer? |
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Answer: |
Each player is required
to wear shin guards at each practice and game. All
players should bring a ball and water to each practice
and game. Most players wear cleats, but they are
not required to play. Cleats do help players
perform better on the field and are recommended.
The table below lists the appropriate ball size for each
age group:
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U05-U08 Age Groups: |
Size 3 Soccer Ball |
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U09-U12 Age Groups: |
Size 4 Soccer Ball |
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U13-U17 Age Groups: |
Size 5 Soccer Ball |
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Question:
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Why are practices and
games sometimes cancelled due to rain? |
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Answer: |
For the safety of the
players and to reduce damage to the fields, we will
cancel practice and/or games due to inclement weather
and poor field conditions. To find out if a the
fields are open for practice and games, please visit our
weather
page. |
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Question:
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I am thinking about
Coaching/Assistant Coaching, are there any requirements? |
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Answer: |
Some of
our coaches are licensed and/or have played at the
college and high school level. However, most coaches
are just parents who have taken an active leadership
role on their children's teams because of their love of
the game. All of our coaches recognize the joys and
benefits that soccer brings to children. Requirements
for coaching include a positive attitude, the ability to
work with and accept players of all skill levels, and a
commitment to making sure the game is enjoyable to all
players. |
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Question:
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Why do we use smaller
field sizes and smaller rosters for the U05-U12 age
groups? |
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Answer: |
There are
many benefits to having smaller field sizes and smaller
numbers on the field: There are more opportunities
for the players to touch the ball; it encourages both
dribbling and passing instead of a kicking the ball and
chasing it down the field; and it aids in young players
developing better individual skill due to the emphasis
on controlling the ball. |
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Question:
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Why don't we use goalies
in the U05-U07 age groups? |
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Answer: |
The
objective for the players at the younger age groups is
to touch the ball and develop their individual skills. |
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Question:
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Which fields do we play
on and where are they located? |
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Answer: |
Our main
soccer complex is Green Hope Elementary School and it is
located at:
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We also use other fields
in the Cary area when they are made available by the
Town. Directions for these will be provided when
the fields are used. |
