What is the Columbia Soccer Club?

·          Columbia Soccer Club is a not for profit organization

·          Columbia Soccer Club is a fully accredited member of the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA), the United States Youth Soccer Association (USYSA) and the Missouri Youth Soccer Association (MYSA).

·          Columbia Soccer Club is comprised of recreational league teams and competitive teams.

 

 

What is the mission of the Columbia Soccer Club?

·          Columbia Soccer Club strives to teach, develop and promote soccer for all local area boys and girls.

 

 

What is the difference between competitive and recreational soccer?

·          In recreational soccer you will learn the rules as well as skills pertaining to the game. The focus is on learning to play the game while having fun. Playing time is to be equally distributed among players.

·          In competitive soccer you will typically find a higher standard of play, more focus on development of both individual and team skills. Playing time is determined by the child's ability and at the coaches' discretion.

 

How does the Columbia Soccer Club operate?

·          Columbia Soccer Club Executive Board of Directors consists of a President, Vice President Recreational, Vice President Competitive, Secretary, Treasurer, Executive Director and Head Coach.

·          Columbia Soccer Club recreational coaches are all volunteers.

·          Columbia Soccer Club competitive coaches are paid.

·          Columbia Soccer Club head coaches are required to hold at least an 'F' license through Missouri Youth Soccer Association.

·          Columbia Soccer Club head and assistant coaches are required to participate in the Kid Safe Program. More information on this program can be obtained at www.mysa.org.

·          Columbia Soccer Club recreational coaches are parents of players.

·          Columbia Soccer Club competitive coaches are chosen by the Director of Coaching and placed to an appropriate age division. Some are parents of players.

·          Columbia Soccer Club pays for all or some of the license training available for coaches thru MYSA.

·          Columbia Soccer Club covers the travel expenses for non-parent coaches.

·          Columbia Soccer Club board meets the 2^nd Monday of each month and is open to all members.

·          Columbia Soccer Club is a self-supporting club, reliant upon player registration fees, tournament revenues and fundraisers.

 

 

What time commitment is expected from the parents? (Recreational)

·         Some coaches will ask for parental help with snacks, calling players to notify them of practices and games, etc.

·         Recreational games are played on Saturday mornings and some weekdays at Cosmo Park.

 

 

What time commitment is expected from the parents? (Competitive)

·          Each team will need a manager. It is the managers responsibility to help collect and process all paperwork for the coaches and reserve hotel rooms for the team when traveling out of town.  Managers are responsible for communication from the coach to the families regarding practices and game schedules, etc. 

·          Each family will be required to work at our fall and spring tournaments. (1 ½ hours per family)

·          Each family will be required to work approximately 24 fundraising volunteer hours at bingo per player per year.

 

What does the recreational registration fee cover?

·          Missouri Youth Soccer Registration and Liability insurance.

·          Fall & Spring league registration.

·          Game and referee fees

·          Uniform (jersey, black shorts & black socks).

·          Team equipment.

·          'F' licensed head coaches.

·          14-16 games per year.

 

What does the competitive registration fee cover?

·          Missouri Youth Soccer Registration and Liability insurance

·          Team equipment

·          At least an “F” licensed head coach and assistant coach

·          Uniform (U9-U14) (U15-U18 purchase their own)

 

Why does the Columbia Soccer Club hold tryouts for competitive teams?

·          Tryouts are necessary to conform to MYSA's definition of a competitive program.

·          Columbia Soccer Club might not find a position on a team for every player who attends tryouts.

·          The number of teams formed in each age group will be based on the number of competitive players available.

 

When is training? (Recreational)

·          Recreational training varies by age division. See chart below.

 

Division	Length of games	Practice time allowed
U6 mixed	Four 6 minute halves     (3v3)	One 25 minute practice before game
U7 mixed	Four 6 minute halves     (4v4)	One 25 minute practice before game
U8 mixed & U7/8 girls	Two 20 minute halves     (6v6)	One 60 minute practice per week
U9/10 mixed & U9/10 girls	Two 25 minute halves     (8v8)	Two 90 minute practices per week
U12 mixed & U11/12 girls	Two 25 minute halves   (8v8)	Two 90 minute practices per week
U14 mixed & U13/16 girls	Two 30 minute halves   (11v11)	Two 90 minute practices per week
U15/19 mixed	Two 35 minute halves   (11v11)	Two 90 minute practices per week

 

 

When is training? (Competitive)

·          Columbia Soccer Club Competitive teams will conduct two to three training sessions per week typically lasting 1-½ hours each.

·          Training will be held at Columbia Pride Soccer Park

 

Columbia Soccer Club Recreational Registration Information (what you will need)

·         Columbia Soccer Club registration form, complete with parent information and email

·         Columbia Soccer Club signed medical release

·         One copy of players’ birth certificate (must accompany registration form every year)

·         Check for the appropriate player fee made to Columbia Soccer Club. Please note the players name and age division in the memo line.

·         One 2” x 2” school photo (U10-U19)

 

Columbia Soccer Club Competitive Registration Information (what you will need)

·          Missouri Youth Soccer Association (MYSA) form – available one the forms page. Skip league name information section, the ID number is the state file number on the players birth certificate

·          Medical release – available on the forms page. Complete and notarize as directed. 

·          One 2" x 2" school photo

·          One copy of players' birth certificate

·          One copy of players health insurance card

·          Check for the appropriate player fee made payable to CSC Pride/Courage. Please note the players name and age division in the memo section. 

 

 

CSC Competitive Volunteer Obligations (Pride players only)

 

What are my Volunteer obligations when joining the Club?

Our mission of building soccer requires us to ask our parents to contribute between 20-30 hours of work to the club each year.  Most hours are spent running Saturday night Bingo at the Cosmopolitan Club.  Other hours are spent sorting uniforms, general up keep on Pride Park, & other team duties.  We also ask that each family contribute 1 ½ hours at each of our tournaments, one in the fall and one in the spring.  All of this time helps us build a successful tournament and a stronger soccer community.

 

Why do we work Bingo as a fundraiser?

Bingo is a good source of income for the Columbia Soccer Club.  The proceeds from bingo pay for our facility costs, as well as contributing to many other operating costs.  Instead of having to sell multiple fundraising products throughout the year you only have to work a maximum of 24 hours or 4 Bingo slots per year (Aug 1 to July 31) 

 

What does Bingo Eligible mean?

The Missouri Gaming Commission oversees the rules of Bingo.  By their rules in order to work Bingo as a floor worker, you must be 16 yrs old and be a member of the Columbia Soccer Club for a period of two years.  This can include the current player or any sibling in their immediate family. 

 

What does Bingo Ineligible mean?

If you have not been a member of the Columbia Soccer Club for two years then you must work in the concession stand at Bingo until you become eligible.  You must be 13 yrs old to work in the concession stand.   You are asked to bring one large homemade dessert for every slot assigned.

 

How do I know when I will work Bingo?

The Bingo commander makes the schedule for all the teams of the club.  Each team is scheduled nights to work until all the slots needed have been completed.  Dates your team is assigned are communicated through your Team Manager

 

What is the Bingo policy if I have multiple children playing for the Club and I want to work my obligation?

1 player = 4 Bingo slots

2+ players = 3 Bingo slots for each

Bingos would be split between teams. 

Example: a family with two players would work 4 for the first player and 3 for the second.  The extra spot will always be assigned with the oldest player.

 

What if I don’t want to work BINGO?

If you do not want to work BINGO, you pay the fundraiser waiver fee of $400 at the beginning of the season.  If you have multiple children playing with the Club and you want to buyout of all commitment then follow the schedule below:

First Child = $400

Second Child = $350

Third Child = $300

Fourth Child = $250, and so on

 

Where is BINGO located?

BINGO is played most Saturday’s at the Cosmopolitan Club.  The address is 1715 Burlington Columbia, MO 65202.  Take Rangeline North, make right on Vandiver Street.  Travel approximately 2 blocks and make a right on Burlington.  The Cosmopolitan Club is the blue building on your right.

 

What time should I arrive?

All BINGO workers should arrive at 4:00 PM.  Concession stand workers will be done around 8:30 PM.  Floor workers will be done after the completion of BINGO, at the latest 10:00 PM.