Recreational Season Duration:

The Spring 2010 recreational season is 10 weeks long. It may go longer for rain-out weekends if the fields are closed on a scheduled weekend of play.

The first weekend of recreational play is February 13th and the last weekend of play will be April 24, 2010 (dependent on rain-outs).

Practices & Games:

U4 Soccer Starters practice once a week on Fridays at Slaughter Creek for 8 weeks. SPRING 2010 SCHEDULE (also see schedule below): 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23.  All sessions are at Slaughter Creek Park #5 from 5-6pm.
U5/U6 teams are allowed to practice once a week, but at this age, may elect not to hold practice at all and just play their games on Saturdays. Practice time, day and location to be determined by your coach.

U7/U8 teams may practice once or twice a week again, depending on the coach. They will play their games on Saturdays. Practice times, days and locations to be determined by your coach.

U9 & Older teams will likely practice twice a week and play their games on Saturdays. Practice times, days and locations to be determined by your coach.

Practice days and times will be set by your coach once he or she receives the team roster and it is set for the season, this is usually around the beginning of September.

Games are on Saturdays. There is always the possibility of make up games if a weekend of play gets rained out. These make up games could be during the week or on a Sunday if it works out for everyone. Your coach will be responsible for arranging and confirming reschedules.

Discounted Indoor Soccer for AUCSC Recreational Players 

SoccerZone South Austin (located at 9501 Manchaca) and AUCSC have partnered up to offer AUCSC recreational players an affordable opportunity to play three seasons of indoor soccer over the next year. Each player will get to play in the Winter 1 Season in November-December 2009, the Winter 2 Season in January-March 2010, and the Summer 2010 Season from June-August. Your son or daughter will also get a Limited Edition "Play Hard" t-shirt and his or her team will get a free Spring 2-hour party at SoccerZone that will include the inflatable bounce house, ping pong, video games, as well as dodgeball and soccer on the 3v3 field. This package deal also includes a membership at SoccerZone ("Austin's Only Premier Indoor Soccer Facility") and 10% off everything at the concession stand. While watching your kids in SoccerZone's climate-controlled environment, parents can enjoy free wi-fi access throughout the facility. Through this partnership, AUCSC players pay only $150 (saving more than $60 each).  This registration option is available on the on-line registration form.  If you have already registered, complete the form below and return to the office.


Indoor Soccer Registration Form 


SPRING 2010 SCHEDULE

MISSION

To organize and promote soccer, educate and encourage our volunteer coaches, instill good sportsmanship, fair play and a playing environment that provides enjoyment among all participants and to offer a variety of soccer instructional programs conducive for all ages to develop under the approval of the United State Soccer Federation.

The AUCSC D IV (U5-U10) and D III (U11-U18) recreational programs are for boys and girls, ages 4-18 who want to have fun learning soccer fundamentals and playing the game of soccer, no matter their initial skill level. Games will be on Saturdays and practices once or twice a week with teams coached by parent volunteers. This program is designed to be a fun and enjoyable experience.

COACHING PROGRAMS

The volunteer coach is one of the most integral parts of the AUC soccer organization and we value their dedication and commitment to ensuring that our kids are safe and having fun.

Beginning in the spring of 2008, volunteer coaches are required to attend a licensing/coaching course. This requirement assures that our coaches are prepared to properly teach the fundamentals of soccer.

This requirement is part of the AUCSC, CAYSA and STYSA bylaws and is in place to assure the safety of our children, to assure the proper teaching of soccer, and to provide our children with a positive soccer experience every year they play.

AUCSC will pay for the appropriate age group licensing of our volunteer coaches. Several dates will be available for coach licensing and training through AUCSC, CAYSA and NSCAA. Age group commissioners will have all of the information necessary for their coaches.

It is our sincere desire to work diligently with our volunteer coaches to educate, encourage and evaluate their progress throughout the season. Clinics and tips of the week will provide additional resources for our volunteer coaches during the up-coming season.

If you would like to be a volunteer coach, here is the procedure:

1. On your registrations for your kids, there is a volunteer section that must be completed. Please check the Coach box. 

2. The Age Group Commissioners manage the process of coaching assignments.  Be sure to contact your Commissioner (contact info is on Board page of website) to confirm your interest.

3. Attend the pre-season coach meetings in mid-August (see calendar below).  

4. Attend a coaching clinic prior to the season. Look for emails and on the website for details on local events.  If you do not have a coaching license, certification courses are also held throughout the summer and throughout Central TX and the state. Go to www.stxsoccer.org , our state association, and go to the Coaching Courses page. You will see a calendar to choose the proper courses.

Coaches CODE OF CONDUCT

As a volunteer coach for AUCSC, we ask that you adhere to certain guidelines. These are set to provide consistent expectations for all coaches throughout the club. As part of the registration process, you will be asked to agree to our coaches code of conduct.   In doing so, you agree to abide by our club policy regarding coach conduct. SEE COACH'S CREED ON THE PLAYER DEVELOPMENT TAB ON WEBSITE.

PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT

In joining the AU Capital Soccer Club, we do ask that parents and players adhere to certain guidelines. We set the guidelines in order for the players to receive the maximum benefit from the recreational and club soccer experience.

As part of the registration process you will be asked to agree to our parent code of conduct. In doing so, you agree to abide by our club policy governing parental conduct and behavior. SEE PARENT COMMITMENT ON THE PLAYER DEVELOPMENT TAB ON WEBSITE.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

• Register online 
• Come by AUCSC office
  5716 Hwy 290 W. Ste 212 (Oak Acres Shopping Center)
  (512)899-1049.

TEAM FORMATION

• AUCSC assigns players to teams based on birth year. We will attempt to form both "boys" and "girls" teams if we have enough players. Girls may choose to play on a boys' team. The registration form must be clearly marked to indicate this choice.  
• Players requesting to be on same team as previous season must submit registration by required deadline for same team placement
• Players requesting to be on a specific team will only be approved if team has openings - returning players will be placed first assuming returning players meet same team placement registration deadline
• Registrations submitted after registration deadlines will be placed into a waitlist for each age group. Please contact age group commissioner to confirm registration and to check on team placement. Their Contact information can be found by going to the Board information Page.
• ALL OTHER PLAYER PLACEMENT AND TEAM FORMATION WILL BE FILLED ON A FIRST-COME FIRST-SERVED BASIS

For questions please see your Age Group Commissioner. 

Spring 2010 Fee Structure

* Only NEW players in Spring 2010 are required to purchase the uniform kit.

Uniform Kits

         *   U4 Soccer Starter - receive 1 training t-shirt
         *   U5-U8 players - receive 2 numbered uniform t-shirts (1 Carolina Blue & 1 Black) with club logo

• U9-U18 players - receive 1 numbered Adidas jersey (Carolina Blue) & 1 numbered t-shirt (Black) with Club logo
• Academy players - receive 2 numbered Adidas jerseys (1 Carolina Blue & 1 Black) with club logo. Additionally, players will receive 1 training t-shirt (Carolina Blue)
• Black uniform shorts and white socks can be purchased separately..
• Shorts and socks can carry through each consecutive season (as long as they fit and aren't completely worn out!)
• Additional shorts and socks can be purchased to allow for less frequent need to do laundry as well as the need to always have EXTRA items on game day (Just in case!!)
  

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  NOTE: AUCSC has always had 1 dark and 1 light uniform jersey. Previous NAVY jerseys are now replaced with BLACK t-shirts. T-shirts provide greater flexibility in meeting club needs as Adidas regularly changes uniform availability!

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Spring 2010 Fee Breakdown

AUCSC has the largest recreational soccer program in the Central Texas Area and is ambitious in its desire to offer the best soccer experience to our players.

Some of the things we offer cannot be found at other clubs in the area, including:

-  Quality playing and practice facilities
-  Trained and certified youth and adult referees for our games
-  Professional coaches offering free training to our children
-  Parent-coach training and education
-  Financial assistance for families that demonstrate need
-  An Academy program for U8, U9 and U10 players who want more rigorous training and game play
-  Division III recreational soccer for our older children that choose not to play select
-  A select soccer program for those players wanting to continue their pursuit of a lifetime love of highly competitive soccer

What do your fees pay for?  The table below outlines the items that each age group receives for their fees.

Misc. Fees, Refunds, Financial Assistance

• Returned check fee: $25.00 (or actual bank assessed cost if greater).
• Full refunds are given only if a player cannot be placed by AUCSC on a team. Refunds of the registration fee less $35 are given if a player withdraws per the schedule above. NO REFUNDS GIVEN AFTER FIRST SCHEDULED GAME. To "withdraw" please contact the age group commissioner AND the AUCSC office.
• AUCSC has a financial aid program; Please see the DOCUMENTS section of the club website to download the most current application or you may contact the office for more information.