GETTING STARTED

Basic Information for the Season:

* Soccer Signups:  Applications are mailed out for returning players after April 1st and walk in sign ups are in May & June each year. 
* Practice Begins:  Practice usually starts in August, as soon as coaches are selected and team rosters are developed.  
* First Practice Games:  Clubs have a Jamboree in early to mid August to start the season. (See Calendar.)
* Team & Individual Photos are usually taken at the Jamboree.
* Season runs for ten weeks, from the Saturday after Labor Day --- until about the second weekend of November.  Play off games follow the regular season.
* Elk Grove plays girls teams and boys teams.  They are not mixed.  Teams are generally age pure; that means that 6 year olds play against 6 year olds, 7 year olds against 7 year olds, etc...   


What you will need for registration:

* 1x1 inch photo of child (please don't cut).
* Copy of official birth certificate, issued by State/City/County.  It will be kept on file with the Club.  It will not be returned so please bring a copy.  
* Checkbook. Registration will be $120 each for the first two kids in the family. 
Family discounts start with the third child. 

What the kids will need to start playing:

* Shin Guards.
* Soccer Cleats (no toe cleat).
* Soccer ball of correct size.
* Water Bottle.
* Uniforms will be supplied by the club.