Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q: When does the season start?
  • A: We have a Spring season (no Summer or Fall); the games start in April and run to early June.
  • Q: When are games played?
  • A: About 75% are played on Saturday mornings and about 25% are played on week nights.
  • Q: Where are the games played?
  • A: Games are played at Cahoon Park.
  • Q: When are practices?
  • A: Practices are scheduled by the coach. Usually on week nights.
  • Q: How often does a team practice?
  • A: Typically one night per week; sometimes two.
  • Q: How do I register?
  • A: Online registration may be found here

    • Please read and complete each section of the on-line registration system carefully.

    A PDF file with information and helpful hints related to the registration process may be found here.

  • Q: When is registration?
  • Registration opens in January and remains open without penalty until February 21st. Late Registration with a late fee assessed begins February 22nd. Registrations are not accepted after February 28th.

    • Important dates:

    January 15, 2010 – Registration Opens

    February 21, 2010 – Initial Registration Deadline

    February 22, 2010 thru February 28, 2010 - Additional $20.00 late fee imposed.

    March 14 – Registration closed. No registrations will be taken after this date.

  • Q: My son/daughter plays travel. Can they still play Rec?
  • A: Yes, their Rec fees are automatically paid if they paid through their travel team however, they still must sign up by January 31st or be subject to the late fee.
  • Q: How can I coach?
  • A: We invite all of our player's parents to take part in what always turns out to be a fun and very fullfilling experience as a coach or assistant coach. As a parent you are asked to volunteer to coach when you register your child on-line. You may register yourself and spouse as Guardians and you may volunteer to coach or assist during that process.
  • Q: I don’t live in Bay Village. Can my son or daughter still play?
  • A: Yes.
  • Q: My daughter just had her ears pierced, can we cover the earrings with tape or bandages?
  • A: No. for the safety of your daughter and the other players, earrings and other jewelry except medical ID’s are not allowed.
  • Q: How can I help with the Club?
  • A: Go to baysoccer.org and find the link to the team of Board members and call any one to volunteer. Or, look for a Board member at Cahoon during the soccer games.
  • Q: I would like my kids to be on specific teams, how is this possible?
  • A: With nearly 1,200 players, all managed by a group of volunteer parents and students, the Club cannot place players on specific team.
  • Q: When do practices begin?
  • A: Practices will begin in early April.
  • Q: When do games begin?
  • A: Games typically begin after Easter vacation.
  • Q: How are teams selected?
  • A: Every effort is made to create equal teams. Teams are selected through a randon, electronic draw. Players are sorted by talent level (asked of previous travel and recreational coaches) for older ages. For younger ages, players are sorted by “very energetic” or “less energetic”.
  • Q: May I coach with a friend?
  • A: Yes, as long as both coaches do not have sons or daughters playing together on the age group’s “A” travel team.
  • Q: How young can a player be to join soccer?
  • A: Players must be three by April 1st.