For Grassroots (Recreational) soccer in Florida, the age group is based on your child’s age before August 1st of the current year. Ex. if your child is 7 on July 31st of the current year then they would be in U-8. If they were 8 on July 31st, then they would be in U-10.

     Each family is assessed a $30 volunteer fee during registration (listed as a service fee in the registration system). This fee can be refunded when you volunteer at least 2 hours for the club.

     If you choose not to volunteer for any of the opportunities offered during the season, the $30 fee will not be refunded.

     We are a volunteer-based organization and rely on the support of our members to make it possible for our kids to play soccer. Every family is encouraged to contribute at least 2 hours in support of their child’s team and the club.

     Volunteer opportunities will be shared multiple times throughout the year, and sign-ups will be managed through the VolunteerSpot website. Please sign up when and where you can — your help truly makes a difference for all the children in our club.

     This is possible, however FYSA’s policy that all players compete at a level they are capable of both physically and developmentally. Players can only move up ONE age grouping where registration system allows as this is hard coded by the state soccer assn and not changeable.

     Only in special instances. Please go to the following link to read the requirements of Special Needs Players for clarification of the process to play down an age group to see if your child qualifies.

Play down Guidelines

     Special requests for your child to play with another child can not be guaranteed due to the blind draft rules of GYSA ( The rec league’s governing body ). The only way players who are guaranteed to be together are the 3 protected players of any team which includes, the head coach’s child, the asst. coach’s child, and the team sponsor’s child.      All other players are randomly drawn by another affiliated GYSA club. This does not apply to U-6 age group, as there are no assigned teams so requests to play or practice together are not needed here as the groups play and practice on the same night and times. GYSA Blind Draw Rules

     Parents who volunteer to be coaches will be chosen by the Director of Coaching, Rec. Coordinator and the club board shortly after the completion of registration. We do try to have a Meet the Coach Day each year; you will know your child’s coach a few days before this date.

  NO. Players "ARE NOT" allowed to wear any form of jewelry while playing soccer(practices or games) for their safety as well as the safety of all the players on the field. Referees are not permitted to make any exceptions for this as it is their responsibility to ensure the safety of all players. Those that refuse to remove jewelry when on the soccer field, will not play, NO EXCEPTIONS.

     The league schedules will be released in mid to late October, depending on the age group.

Please note that the scheduling process is complex and takes time, as it involves coordinating multiple games, teams, and facility field usage.
     You will be notified as soon as the schedules are available to view.

We appreciate your patience and understanding — and kindly ask that you do not inquire about schedules until they are posted.

     Our refund policy is such that, once teams have been formed(drawn) for the registered program, there are "NO REFUNDS" except under the following circumstances:

      1. Injuries and/or Illness where the player will not medically be able to return during the current season (medical note must be provided)

      2. If the family moves outside of the Pinellas County area.

     Refunds are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and pro-rated accordingly