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FFPS is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Charitable Corporation to develop youth soccer
leagues with special rules and extensive training given to ensure a maximum of
Fun, Fairness, Self-esteem building, Success and a Positive experience in which
positive behavior and positive values can be realized for every player and the
parents are positive fans "For the Kids."
5-A-Side soccer allows everyone to get the ball many times which makes soccer
more fun and learning faster. It's a soccer format that comes from a South
American version, Salon Football, meaning "soccer in a small area" developed in
the early 1930's. Thirteen million play 5 aside in South America today.
Allows for more player involvement thus more fun
More manageable group for more attention per player.
All players rotate to each position and every player plays EQUALLY each game.
We use a specially designed "Equal Substitution System" to guarantee
this. Also, FFPS has no tryouts or all-star teams and all teams are re-balanced
each season.
Fair to each player
Fair opportunity for every team
Both coaches are allowed on the field to use positive coaching and provide a
safe environment by enforcing the rules with the proper discretion in a
cooperative way. FFPS standards are very high for coaches as well as parents.
We do not allow any derogatory comments or persistent yelling that would
belittle, distract or embarrass players. We ask that if you must yell you use
encouragement!! Better yet, relax, enjoy, and "LET THE KIDS PLAY!" It's for
their fun!! If you use the words, Good, Great, or Nice at the beginning of a
sentence or phrase you will always be a positive parent. i.e. Good Kick! Good
Dribble! Nice Shot! Go Tigers!
A positive experience for every player, no matter what their past
experience or abilities.
Enables parents to give encouragement, to ignore the mistakes and enjoy
their child's playing.
Boys and Girls *4 - 18 years old
*4's MUST turn 5 by December 31,
2008
The Coach will call by
Monday, 10/6/2008
, at the latest
to schedule a Parent Meeting. FFPS does not schedule practice locations, times
or dates. Practice times and dates will be discussed. The coach has first
priority on setting practice time and location. We recommend you consider
becoming a coach to obtain the practice date/time you desire. See bottom
of page for coaching information. Also, once your child is place on a team by
FFPS your child cannot be moved to another team
Practices are ONCE A WEEK, usually in the evening, for one hour at area
schools and parks. Many teams will use our game site for practices or some may
use area schools or parks for a convenient location.
NOTE:
No full refund if prior to team assignment, for practice or game conflicts, or
any delays in communication with your coach. Also, once your child is placed on
a team by FFPS your child cannot be moved to another team.
All players should be contacted by
Monday, 10/6/2008
by their coach. However, for whatever reason, if you did not receive a call
from your coach you should immediately call your league Registration Director
(see "Head Volunteer Contacts") the following day or call Jack at
800-828-PLAY(7529) ext 911 so we can locate your coach and your child can begin
to play.
No Travel - All games are on Saturdays and all played at our local site. Don't
miss our opening day parade!
Team Pictures are taken mid-season at an optional cost. Many packages are
available.
| Coaches will call by: |
Monday, 10/6/2008 |
| Games & Parade begin: |
Saturday, 10/11/2008 |
| Picture Day / Sponsors Due: |
Mid Season |
| Last Game / Awards Day: |
Saturday, 12/6/2008 |
| (Player Trophy to every player provided by FFPS) |
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| How to Sign Up |
| Sign Up from | | 5/15 to 6/16 |
| | Placement | | Guaranteed |
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| Sign Up from | | 6/17 to 8/1 |
| | Placement | | Guaranteed |
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| Sign Up from | | 8/2 to 9/2 |
| | Placement | | Guaranteed |
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| Sign Up from | | 9/3 to 9/22 |
| | Placement | | Guaranteed |
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| Sign Up from | | 9/23 to Full (1) |
| | No Placement | | Guaranteed |
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Where |
Payment |
| Online (2) |
$70 |
$75 |
$80 |
$85 |
$90 |
www.ffps.org |
All Major
Cards
Accepted (3) |
| Phone-In |
$80 |
$85 |
$90 |
$95 |
$100 |
800-828-PLAY (7529) ext. 555 |
All Major
Cards
Accepted (3) |
| More than two players: $40 per player for 3rd, 4th child etc. In same family |
| (1) NOTE: Applications received after 9/23/2008 do not guarantee placement. First come, first serve basis. To see if space available after 9/23/2008 go to the home page and select 'Check Openings.' |
| (2) If you do not have a computer, you can use the Phone-In option for an additional $10, or go to a local library and use a computer for free. |
| (3) If you do not have a credit/debit card, you can buy a temporary $100 VISA or $100 MASTERCARD GIFT CARD (sorry we can't combine two $50 cards) at local grocery stores (I.E. Kroger), CVS pharmacies and some Walgreens. You can find these cards in the Gift Card section. Generally, gift card activation takes 24 hours. |
All teams must have a business sponsor. ($290)
Or parents must sponsor for $30 per player
Sponsor Fees due on picture day. (mid-season)
NO CANDY SALES!!
It is REQUIRED that every team have a Team Sponsor, due
on Picture Day (mid-season). The sponsor fee for business or contributor
is $290. Most teams obtain a Business
Sponsor but if your team does not the parents MUST sponsor the team for
$30
per player; due picture day. See Coach for Sponsor Forms. REMEMBER,
FFPS DOES NOT SELL CANDY!
- $50
by the 1st Game
- To obtain: MUST submit request by the first game
at www.ffps.org/refund, or contact
Judi, Director of Accounting,at 800-828-PLAY(7529) ext 913.
Note: Refund request will not be honored if you contact anyone else in
FFPS.
Exceptions: Full refund provided (must contact by 1st game) if you move
30 miles or more from any FFPS League or if FFPS is unable to place child on a
team. No other reasons are accepted.
NOTE: No full refunds if prior to team assignments,for practice
conflicts, if FFPS online system will not allow team changes or for any delays
in communicating with your coach.
1) Shin Guards (pads)- Parents purchase these and they are
REQUIRED for all practices and games.
2) Soccer Ball- Parents purchase these and they are
REQUIRED for all practices. The least expensive balls work just
great. Size 3 or 4 is OK.
3)Water Bottle
(Note: Most local sporting goods and department stores sell shin pads for
$5-$10. Balls for $10-$15. Shoes $20-$60.)
FFPS provides a very nice, complete uniform which includes shirt, shorts, and
socks and is given out by your coach.
Soccer Shoes - Optional, NOT required. Below age 9 regular
sneakers work fine, and special soccer shoes are not recommended. If you do
decide to buy a soccer shoe, purchase a "turf" type shoe which has many small
studs on the bottom.
Eyewear- Optional, NOT required. Children who must wear
corrective lenses should purchase safe, sturdy eyewear meant for sports
activities.
Items Not allowed - Safety Reasons
No jewelry, watches, earrings, or hard objects in hair during
play. No dogs, tents, canopies, or smoking at ANY soccer events.
Every player receives a very nice trophy at the last game. These trophies show
how every player is of value and it gives them a reminder of their experience.
Parents do not have to buy these, it is included. Also, FFPS provides a plaque
with a team picture to all coaches and a gift to every Team Manager to show
appreciation.
$100,000 accidental insurance is included free and has a $100 deductible. It is
secondary coverage so it pays after your coverage unless you do not have
insurance. For claims or information call Jack Hendrie at 800-828-PLAY(7529)
ext 911 within 48 hours of an accident to obtain forms and for verification of
the incident. All claims must be sent to FFPS within one year.
Prior to being admitted as a participant during signing up, you must submit
your signature on a FFPS Registration Form in written form or accept all
releases via the FFPS online website at signup. You may view these releases at
any time at www.ffps.org, "My Account" after
the sign up and you may request a copy of the releases in written form at
anytime by contacting the FFPS Director of Administration at 800-828-PLAY(7529)
ext 912 or ruby@ffps.org.
Your personal information provided to FFPS will never be given to a 3rd
party, such as a business, vendor, or person and can only be used by FFPS to
inform you of FFPS approved functions unless you consent otherwise. FFPS will never
sell or profit from your information unless you provide a release at a later
date. You may request removal of any personal information by contacting the
FFPS Director of Administration at 800-828-PLAY(7529) ext 912 or
ruby@ffps.org at any time.
FFPS secures and protects all information passes over the Internet through the
use of encryption. Transfer of secure, personal information is alway encrypted.
All transactions that contain personal information use SSL encryption with
"Secure Web Server Certificates" from "Verisign." FFPS only requests or
displays parent information through forms located on our secure web servers.
FFPS's continued efforts to protect the children requires that FFPS perform a
background check using your personal information and requesting a 3rd party
vendor who specializes in such checks prior to each season of play on any
coach, staff, vendors, or those FFPS deems it is in the interest of the
children's safety. If you are denied a position in FFPS due to this background
check, FFPS will notify you in writing within 10 days and you may request a
copy of the background check. You may appeal the decision within 30 days.
FFPS uses a 3rd party vendor to perform background checks and since it is a
national search it is required that FFPS provide Social Security Number (SSN)
to ensure the identity is correct as duplicate names can arise with such a
large population being searched. In addition to the above security protection
(see "Security Policy" above), FFPS places another level of security on SSN and
will never show SSN to anyone, in any format, including the
person who provided it. The FFPS person allowed to access the SSN, if needed,
is the FFPS staff person, FFPS Director of Administration who is appointed and
monitored by the FFPS Executive Director. Any access to SSN by the Director of
Administration, the FFPS Executive Director is notified immediately via email.
FFPS will discard all personal information and SSN at the child's 20th birthday
and will only keep and notify you if this will change due to any program FFPS
might have at that time that it would be needed in, like an adult soccer league
or alumni gathering. You may have your information discarded at any time by
contacting the Director of Administration at 800-828-PLAY(7529) ext 912 or
ruby@ffps.org.
Your information and that obtained from approved background checks is stored on
our internal servers. Those servers are protected by several security measures.
SSN is stored encrypted and never shown or seen by anyone and only for
administrative purposes by FFPS Director of Administration.
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Team Formation /
Team Policies
FFPS leagues are All Volunteer. Parents are asked
to volunteer. This helps your child and all children to have the best
experience possible in FFPS. Since FFPS is all-volunteer, all parents have a
responsibility to assist their coach as much as possible to ensure all the kids
have a great
season.
We need Coaches Always! Coaching is most rewarding, fun, easy, and takes
the same time as your child's. No Experience Needed. Training
provided. We need Moms to coach, too. We have 41% girls playing
and 25% mom's coach!!
Parents MUST be POSITIVE and ENCOURAGE all players at
games and practices. NO INSTRUCTION is ever allowed during play.
Only words like Go Julie, Good Kick, and Great Dribble,
are allowed.
FFPS puts boys and girls on the same teams. Girls and boys do equally well in
soccer and need to learn to get along together, too!
To ensure a positive experience 'for all the kids.'
1) NO rude, derogatory, disruptive, inappropriate, foul language, violent, or
disrespectful behavior toward anyone in FFPS.
2) NO coach strategy or "How to Play" instructions to the players allowed,
discussion of 'concerns' with any coach or parent during the game (only to your
own coach), or yelling loudly.
3) NO dogs, tent, bikes, standing behind goal, illegal parking or driving, and
help pick up any trash to ensure a safe clean event.
4) NO smoking, drugs, or alcohol.
5) Must follow FFPS Policies/Procedures provided by your coach.
PENALTY: Any violation of FFPS Policies or conduct of an
inappropriate manner mentioned above toward any staff, Head Volunteer, Coach,
player, or another parent, FFPS may require a fine be imposed and proceeds to
be provided to the FFPS Scholarship Fund of up to $100 payable the next season
and/or the player to be removed from FFPS without a refund.
All Parents have a responsibility to ensure a great experience 'for the
kids.' If you have a question or concern it is your duty and obligation
to follow FFPS Policies and Procedures provided by your coach and report any
concern by contacting your FFPS Local Contacts (see handouts) or Jack Hendrie,
FFPS Executive Director at 281-347-0021 or jack@ffps.org.
The Cornerstone of FFPS
Teams are re-balanced EACH season by age, sex,  experience, size, skills, goals scored and coach
evaluations and area. AREA (school/subdivision) IS SECONDARY CRITERIA.
FFPS has developed its own program to balance teams to ensure teams are BALANCED
FAIRLY. Teams are assembled as EQUAL as possible each season thus giving
each team an equal opportunity for fun. This way everyone meets many
new friends each season, players and parents, and it is Fair.
You must only play on the team that is shown in the official "FFPS Team Roster"
and provide to your Coach a "Proof of Sign Up." Playing on any other team will
result in immediate permanent removal from FFPS without a refund.
FFPS allows you to attempt to change teams online in FFPS "My Account", "Swap
Player." This is very difficult, though, due to balanced team format and most
teams are full. No full refunds allowed due to practice conflicts or any other
conflict or if FFPS will not allow swap.
FFPS does not require a birth certificate. But, intentional
misrepresentation of a player's age could result in IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF PLAYER
FROM FFPS WITHOUT A REFUND
and participation in future seasons will require a birth certificate. (See Play
up/Play Down policy to place child in different age group)
Teams are formed BY YEAR OF BIRTH (i.e.: 1990's, 1989's etc.) Where we
have large enough numbers of players we assemble team by SINGLE AGES by YEAR OF
BIRTH. FFPS DOES NOT use grades. If there are not enough
players in one year of birth to make enough teams then players will be
combined with other age groups. If you would like to play in a Year of Birth
other than yours, please review the "Play Up / Down Age Policy" and exceptions
below.
In a "Small" league (300 players or less), the age groups may need to
be more spread out than the single age groups we prefer. FFPS avoids having any
teams travel. This can take away from our community based approach. But,
many times we have found this to be a big plus as the older players will
take on a more leadership role and help the younger players and the
younger players will learn from the older players. So, it is a
win-win. For more information please contact your "Team Formation
Director" in your league.
ATTEMPTS are made to keep subdivisions, schools, and areas together
but it is ALWAYS secondary to "BALANCED TEAMS." FFPS uses a BALANCED TEAM
SYSTEM" which is based on ability and age (based on knowledge FFPS has)
to ensure fairness and fun games.
General Policies
1. Only one (1) friend connected to any one player.
2. Friends MUST be born in the same Year of Birth or meet Play up/Play
Down exceptions.
3. Friend Requests are never guaranteed. Always at FFPS's discretion and
can be denied at any time for any reason.
4. FFPS is not obligated to notify you if your request is denied.
A. BOTH players sign up ONLINE:
1. Must provide PLAYER ID NUMBER of friend OR friend
provides your PLAYER ID NUMBER. (Not Parent User ID Number)
Can provide either:
a) During sign up online.
b) After sign up at 'My Account'
2. Player names are NOT accepted. ONLY Player ID Number.
3. To find Player ID Number: Provided after signup in confirmation email
or go to 'My Account' after sign up.
B. ONE or BOTH players sign up by MAIL-IN.
1.If one friend signs up online, online friend provides Player ID number
to mail in friend or BOTH must mail in together.
Generally teams are formed by single year of birth.
(YOB means Year of Birth) (ie. 1993, 1992, etc.)
Exceptions to move out of your Year of Birth:
A. Play Up to an Older (YOB) Age (only one YOB):
1. January birthday
2. Scored 15+ goals in FFPS last season (approval required)
B. Play Down to a Younger (YOB) Age (only one YOB):
1. December birthday
2. Never played soccer before (first season only)
3. Special Needs Player (Needs approval)
Registration Director MUST approve ALL exceptions.
Please call your Registration Director if you have a play up or down age
request. Contact info is at 'Contact
Us.'
We pay special attention to Special Needs Children (children with mental and/or
physical challenges) and placement in the proper age group is vital to their
success. You MUST contact your Registration Director to discuss approval BEFORE
PLACEMENT CAN BE MADE . Also, you MUST fill out portion on Registration
Form under "SPECIAL NEEDS" section.
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COACHES NEEDED!!!! NO EXPERIENCE
NECESSARY!!!
Excellent Training and FFPS Certification Provided
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Why coach??
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Winning is not the primary goal. Meeting each child's needs is the goal.
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Kids and parents appreciate the positive atmosphere.
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Mandatory Rotation System make games simple, fair, and fun.
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As FFPS grows we need NEW coaches. We can't wait!!! (only 8 players/team)
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| Limited Time
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1 hour/ weekday & 1 hour/ Saturday. Same time as your child!! 3 hour clinic
and 2 meetings to attend for training. THAT"S IT!!!
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| Practice Selection
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You can select the day and time of the practice (one practice per week).
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| Team Placement
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Your child is on the same team as you.
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