How do I know which Division my child should play in?
To determine the appropriate divsion for your child please review the LNYSA player age matrix. If you have a special request for a player to play up or down please contact both the LNYSA
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When & how do I sign up my child?
Complete our LNYSA player form (available from http://www.lnysa.org/images/pdf/reg_1.pdf"), write a check for the season fees of $115 per child, bring it to one of our Registration events or use one of our registered drop-off points. The first LNYSA registered Drop-off point is at AIM Mail Center, 30025 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677.
What is the timeframe for forming teams and divisions?
- After each registration we will be updating our web site with counts per division and once we reach a critical mass per division we will notify parents and teams will be formed.
- We should have that information and notification before the end of July.
What fields will the new rec league play on? We've been told that LN fields will not be available to the new league and that LNYSA will have to use fields in Laguna Hills and Mission Viejo. Is that the case?
- The City of Laguna Niguel supports all youth sports organizations that serve the kids in the city. The City has a clearly defined field allocation process in place which equitably allocates field space based on the number of participants registered in each youth sports organization. Your children will continue to practice and play on the same fields that you know.
What kind of coaching can we expect from LNYSA?
- Many if not most of the coaches have come from other coaching system. They are trained and many have years of experience.
- LNYSA will continue to train coaches under the USSF Coaching Program.
- Coaching clinics will be conducted through out the summer to train coaches.
- If you are interested in coaching we encourage you to sign up for coaching clinics.
- There will also be a Women’s Coaching Alliance program to encourage women to get involved in coaching! Women make excellent coaches!
What if I have two kids in two different divisions and one division is filled and one is not…what should I do?
- Remember, regardless of league, the games will be played on familiar fields in Laguna Niguel. It would be like having kids in two different age groups in the same league. Game schedules may conflict no matter which league you choose. Your decision should be based on both of your children getting to play soccer..period.
When will the season start?
- The season will start September 6, 2008.
- Practices will start in the middle of August.
- Practices will be appropriate to age group.
How will LNYSA recruit new players?
- Several methods will be used including direct mail advertising, flyers at key local events, web site, email to interested parents.
What are the programs that LNYSA will offer?
- Mini-kickers: Age 4 to 5
- Recreation league: Age 5-19 (All abilities are welcome and encouraged, no experience necessary)
- Signature League: Age 9-14 (Competitive league-try-outs required)
- TopSoccer League: Age 5-19 (Special needs division)
Will LNYSA do background checks on coaches and volunteers?
Yes, each coach, referee and board member will be fingerprinted and once fingerprinted will have their prints run thru a database every several weeks. For more information, see CalSouth's Kidsafe Program information
Some organizations only do random checks on a small percentage of the volunteers.
Coaches in LNYSA will not have to provide SSN#s for applications. In an era of identify theft this should be reassuring to coaches.
What about the principles of fair play…everyone plays, balanced teams, positive coaching & sportsmanship. Will those philosophies be applied at LNYSA?
- Absolutely. Every child plays is fundamental to the program.
- Team balancing will be done in an improved manner to allow for greater competition across divisions. No one wants to see teams have all the wins! And especially all the losses!
Will LNYSA have an All-Star program?
- Absolutely! An All-Star program will be in place for the fall season. There will also be a "Commissioner's Cup" for participation in recreational league championships. Other Orange County CalSouth leagues are already participating in these programs.
- The details of the program are in development and will be announced at a later date.
I have a special needs child. Will LNYSA have a program for them?
- Absolutely. The TopSoccer program is one of the best around. The program offers many wonderful elements to support children of all abilities.
- We will also be offering a buddy program to allow the recreational players an opportunity to participate as “buddies” at practice and to gain valuable community awareness of this wonderful population.
How will the referee program work?
- Referees certified by other organizations will be allowed to ref for LNYSA recreational leagues; no need to gain separate certification.
- Parents wanting to gain referee certification will be offered classes by highly trained referees.
- Referees that want to advance to inter-league and Signature play will need to take the USSF R9 (one-day) course. You will then be qualified to ref in any CalSouth affiliated league.
Is LNYSA owned by CalSouth?
- No. LNYSA, Inc., is a separate corporation based here in Laguna Niguel. It is a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation organized under the laws of California.
- LNYSA is a member of CalSouth, which is the Southern California affiliate of United States Youth Soccer (USYSA), the largest youth soccer organization in the USA with over 3.4 million players. CalSouth requires that all its members be non-profit entities.
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