You are registering a player selected for a Div II or Super 2 Competitive Team

Div II // Super 2 Player Registration is now open.  See adjacent link.

Div II/Super 2 players will use a separate online registration form that is not activated.

Players not selected for a Div II team will have until June 15th to register for Div III with no late fee.

Registrations are now being accepted only if there is space available.  Contact the registrar, Danielle Lerma at ljsc.registrar@gmail.com

You are registering a returning LJSC Recreational Player (see definitions below)

Click the link to the right and complete the online registration

You want to register a new Recreational Player, and

have an electronic copy of the age verification document

(see Age Verification Policy below)

1.     Click the link to the right and complete the online registration

2.     Email a copy of the age verification document to the Registrar at ljsc.registrar@gmail.com

You want to register a new Recreational Player, and

only have a paper copy of the age verification document

(see Age Verification Policy below)

1.     Click the link to the right and complete the online registration

2.     Drop a copy of the age verification document in the LJSC Drop Box on the Registrar's porch at 304 Sycamore, Lake Jackson (map)

You want to register a Recreational Player in-person

Attend the in-person registration (see date & location below)

Computers will be available to complete the online registration

New players must bring a copy of an age verification document. (see Age Verification Policy below)

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You have questions about LJSC registration not answered by the information on this webpage

Email the LJSC Registrar, Danielle Lerma

ljsc.registrar@gmail.com

Refund Policy

Refunds must be requested in writing and received no later than August 1st.  The request must include the player name, date of birth, and reason for refund.  You can either email your request to the LJSC Registrar at ljsc.registrar@gmail.com or drop a letter in the LJSC Drop Off Box on the porch at 304 Sycamore, Lake Jackson (map)

Late Registration Policy

Due to the size of the LJSC Fall Soccer Program, a strict late registration policy is in force.  A non-refundable late fee of $30 is charged for any U7 and up player registered after May 31st.  Financial assistance is not available to cover the late fee.

Registration Freeze:  Registrations received after June 30th will be placed on a waitlist.  No charge will be made for the registration unless the player is placed on a team. 

After team formation is complete using all players registered by June 30th, registrants of the appropriate age and gender from the waitlist will fill openings on a first-come, first-served basis.

Per STYSA policy, no player can be registered for the Fall Season after November 1st.

Financial Assistance Policy

It is the goal of the LJSC that every child who wants to play soccer is able.  LJSC works hard to maintain the delicate balance between keeping costs low while meeting our obligation to provide safe facilities and a positive soccer experience for all stakeholders (players, coaches, referees, parents, etc).  Each year the club provides financial assistance to players unable to pay the full registration cost.

Requests for financial assistance are handled on a case-by-case basis and must be received before June 30th.  If you would like to request financial assistance, please contact the LJSC Registrar (ljsc.registar@gmail.com) with the player name(s) and age.  You must include a phone number where the Registrar can contact you to discuss the situation.

Play Up Policy

Neither STYSA nor LJSC recommend children play in an older age group.  We understand there are extenuating circumstances.  If you want your child considered for placement in an older age group, please contact the LJSC Registrar (ljsc.registar@gmail.com) with the player name, date of birth, age group desired, and reason for request.

The applicable Age Group Manager, Vice President, and Head Coach must approve play up requests.  Submission of a request does not guarantee approval.

Age Verification Policy

LJSC must verify the age of all players.  There are no exceptions to this policy.  Returning players are age-verified.

New LJSC players (even if previously registered with other local soccer clubs) must provide proof-of-age documentation before they will be registered.  Acceptable forms of proof of age include:

·         certified or verified birth certificate. Hospital, baptismal or religious certificates are not accepted.

·         a Uniformed Services Identification and Privilege Card (or the equivalent Department of Defense form) issued by the uniformed services of the United States

·         a birth registration issued by an appropriate government agency or board of health records

·         a passport

·         an alien registration card issued by the United States Government

·         a certificate issued by the Immigration and Naturalization Service attesting to age

·         a current driver’s license

·         an unexpired federal, state or local government identification card (if documentation of birth is required)

·         a certification of an American citizen born abroad issued by the appropriate government agency.

Players who must provide age-verification can achieve this by one of these methods:

·         PREFERRED - Email an electronic copy to the LJSC Registrar ljsc.registrar@gmail.com

·         Drop a paper copy in the LJSC Drop Box on the Registrar's porch at 304 Sycamore, Lake Jackson (map)

U6 Teams

U6 Teams are coed and include U5 and U6 players.  Teams are formed using the neighborhood concept in accordance with the Bylaws.  U6 Teams will be formed after July 1, 2011.  If you have not heard from a coach by September 1st, contact the U6 Age Group Manager.  U6 Teams practice only on game days.  See the LJSC Website for a list of Board Members and their contact information: http://www.ljsoccer.org/Contacts.htm

U7 & U8 Teams

U7 & U8 Teams are formed using the neighborhood concept in accordance with the Bylaws.  U7 & U8 teams will be formed after July 1st.  If you have not heard from a coach by August 1st, contact the appropriate U7/U8 Age Group Manager.  See the LJSC Website for a list of Board Members and their contact information: http://www.ljsoccer.org/Contacts.htm

U9 Teams

U9 Teams are formed based on skills assessment in an attempt to balance teams in accordance with the Bylaws.  All players moving up from U8 are expected to participate in the skills assessment.  U9 teams will be formed after July 1st.  If you have not heard from a coach by August 1st, contact the appropriate U9/U10 Age Group Manager. See the LJSC Website for a list of Board Members and their contact information: http://www.ljsoccer.org/Contacts.htm

U10 Teams

U10 Teams are formed using the player placement process as defined in Section 3 of the Bylaws.  New and returning U10 players not staying with the same team are expected to participate in the skills assessment.  U10 Teams will be formed after July 1st.  If you have not heard from a coach by August 1st, contact the appropriate U9/10 Age Group Manager. See the LJSC Website for a list of Board Members and their contact information: http://www.ljsoccer.org/Contacts.htm

Div III Teams

Div III Teams are formed using the player placement process as defined in Section 3 of the Bylaws.  New and returning players not staying with the same team are expected to participate in the skills assessment.  Div III teams will be formed after July 1st.  If you have not heard from a coach by August 1st, contact the appropriate Div III Manager. See the LJSC Website for a list of Board Members and their contact information: http://www.ljsoccer.org/Contacts.htm

Competitive Teams

Competitive Teams (Div II & S2) are formed through tryouts held in May. To try out, a player must either be currently registered for the 2010/2011 soccer year or register at the tryout.  Please visit the BYSA website for additional information:  http://www.b-y-s-a.org/

Term

Definition

Soccer Age

Player age on July 31, 2011.  To play in the Fall 2011 / Spring 2012 soccer year, the player must turn 4 before August 1, 2011.  There is absolutely no exception to this policy.

Age Group

Soccer uses U# to refer to the age group in which a player and/or team compete (U stands for “under”).

example: a player 9 years old before August 1, 2011 will play in the U10 (or under 10) age group for the Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 seasons

LJSC recommends players compete in the age group that aligns to their soccer age.  LJSC combines 4 and 5 year olds in the U6 age group.

Returning vs. New Player

A returning player is someone who played on a LJSC team in the Fall 2010 Season and/or the Spring 2011 Season.  For returning players, a player record exists in the online registration database.

The primary additional requirement for a new player is to provide an official document to verify their age.  See Age Verification Policy Section for additional information.

New recreational players, U9 and above, need to participate in a skills assessment.  Skills assessments are scheduled in early June.

Recreational vs. Competitive

For recreational teams, there are no tryouts.  For some age groups, a skills assessment is held to help balance the teams. As long as there are enough players to form a team, everyone is placed on a team. There are strict rules regarding minimum playing time for the recreational teams.

Competitive teams are formed at the BYSA level and sponsored by member clubs.  Tryouts for Div II teams are held in May.  Players not selected for a competitive team are still eligible to play on a recreational team.

Competitive Divisions

Seasonal Year

The Soccer Seasonal Year begins September 1st and ends August 31st of the following calendar year.  Registration fees are collected by STYSA and BYSA for each player once per seasonal year.

Season

LJSC sponsors both a Fall and Spring season.