New Tampa Fall Rec Soccer 2015-16 Season

The Chargers Soccer Club is proud to continue serving the New Tampa area since the mid 1990’s.  

The Chargers S.C. welcomes our community families to another exciting recreational soccer season.  Our In-House Program season runs from November to February and the Traveling Program from October to March. 

                              CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

 

GENERAL RECREATIONAL PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY

The primary goal of the Chargers S.C. Recreational Soccer Program is not about winning, but to offer every player the opportunity to enjoy the game in a fun learning environment while honing new skills.

ORGANIZATION

Our recreational soccer program is for boys and girls between the ages of 4 and 18.  The program consists of an In-House Program and a Traveling Program (TARSA)

The online registration process is the first step.  Once this step is completed, the following information must be uploaded directly to your child's GotSoccer account (CLICK HERE for easy directions)

1. A copy of your child's Birth Certificate (a staff member will also need to physically see the original as well)
2. A close-up head shot of your child (no sunglasses or hats)

If you are unable to follow to complete this process you can email the Recreational Program Administrator at Maggie@ChargersSoccer.com  
 

ONSITE REGISTRATION DATES

To register you can do it the comfort of your home by clicking REGISTER HERE.   If you prefer our assistance to register you can attend one of our onsite registration dates listed below (uniform samples for sizing will be available).

• Friday 9/11/15 - 6:00pm-8:00pm at Benito Middle School 
• Saturday 9/12/15 - 1:00pm-4:00pm at Benito Middle School
• Friday 9/18/15 - 6:00pm-8:00pm at Benito Middle School
• Saturday 9/19/15 - 1:00pm-4:00pm at Benito Middle School
• Friday 9/25/15 - 4:00pm-7:00pm at NTCP Recreational Center 
• NEW!! Friday 10/2/15 - 6:00pm-8:00pm at Benito Middle School

WHAT PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE?

In-House Recreational League Teams: 

• Our In-house Recreational Program is for children between the ages of 4 (born before 08/01/2011), 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 (born after 08/01/2005) playing against other teams within club.
• All practices and games are played at Benito Middle School. 
• Match Formats:
  • U5 & U6 3 vs 3 without Goalkeepers
  • U7 4 vs 4 without Goalkeepers
  • U8 5 vs 5 with Goalkeepers
  • U10 6 vs 6 with Goalkeepers
• Teams are coached by volunteer coaches under the supervision of the Recreational Program Technical Director, Ed Sanchez.

Traveling Recreational League (TARSA) Teams: 

• Our Traveling Recreational Program is for boys and girls between the ages of 10 (born before 08/01/2005) and 18 (born after 08/01/1996) years of age.
•  The Traveling Recreational teams participate in the TARSA League (Tampa Area Recreational Scheduling Association). This league is a scheduling body that is comprised of many local clubs and involves minimal travel within the Tampa Bay area. For additional specific TARSA information please click here to go to the TARSA website.  
• All practices and home games are played at New Tampa Community Park. Note: The U12 Boys age group (training Mondays and Wednesdays) will train at Benito Middle School. 
• Match Formats:
  • U12 8 vs 8 with Goalkeepers
  • U14 & Up 11 vs 11 with Goalkeepers
• Teams are coached by volunteer coaches under the supervision of the Recreational Program Technical Director, Ed Sanchez.

WHAT IS THE SOCCER REGISTRATION FEE?

Note:  To determine your child's age group for this season, click here for the 2015-16 Age Group Matrix.   

In-House Rec

• U5 - U6 - $170 ($120 + $50 Fundraiser*)
• U7 – U8 – $200 ($150 + $50 Fundraiser*)
• U10 - $220 ($170 + 50 Fundraiser*)
  
  Traveling Rec
   
• U11 – U19 - $220 ($170 + 50 Fundraiser*)

 

LATE REGISTRATION: After October 10, 2015 - Additional Fee $15.00

 

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION FEE?

In-House

• 12 Weeks Training Season
• One/two practice per week (depending on age group)
• Kidsafe Program-Background Check for all coaches/technical and admin staff 
• Full Nike uniform - jersey, shorts, and socks
• FYSA (Florida Youth Soccer Association) Player Registration Fee
• End of the Year Jamboree and Awards
• Club Overhead Costs (fields maintenance, equipment, lights, administrative expenses, website)
• Proactive and visible Technical Director and Technical Staff
• Rain Out Field Closure Text Messaging System 

Traveling

• 15 Weeks Training Season
• Two training session per week
• Kidsafe Program-Background Check for all coaches/technical and admin staff 
• Full Nike uniform – home jersey, training/away t-shirt, shorts, and socks
• FYSA (Florida Youth Soccer Association) Player Registration Fee
• “TARSA End of the Season Tournament (3 weeks)” -Optional
• Referee Fees
• End of the Year Jamboree and Awards
• Club Overhead Costs (fields maintenance, equipment, lights, administrative expenses, website)
• Proactive and visible Technical Director and Technical Staff
• Rain Out Field Closure Text Messaging System 

Players are responsible for:

• Shin guards
• Soccer cleats
• Soccer ball (U5, U6 through U8 size 3, U10-U12 soccer ball size 4 and U14 and up soccer ball size 5)
• Hydration

 

CAN I APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP & EXTENDED PAYMENT PLANS?

We understand financial situations can make extracurricular activities difficult.  If you feel you may financially qualify for a scholarship or extended payment plan, please click on the form links below and submit to our Recreational Program Administrator Maggie Pesaresi at Maggie@ChargersSoccer.com

Scholarship Form 

Extended Payment Plan Application 

 

WHAT IS THIS SEASON’S **FULLY RECOUPABLE** FUNDRAISER?

Parents of each player will purchase $50 worth of raffle tickets (5 tickets) during the season.  Each family will have the option to sell the tickets and recoup their full $50 investment or keep their tickets for themselves.  The raffle will have really cool electronic gadgets and other great items prizes making them easy to sell.  The raffle drawing will be held at Closing Ceremonies and there will be opportunities to sell additional tickets to help offset your registration fees.  

 

WHEN/WHERE ARE THE GAMES AND PRACTICES?

(DATES AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

• In-House –
  • Practices will begin November 2nd.
  •  All games will be played on Saturdays beginning November 14th – 13 weeks Season
  • Practices and games will be held at Benito Middle School
     
• Traveling –
  • Practice will begin October 12th.
  • All games will be played on Saturdays or Sundays beginning October 17th-15 weeks season PLUS an “End of the Season Tournament”
  • Practices and home games will be held at the New Tampa Community Park Note: The U12 Boys age group (training Mondays and Wednesdays) will train at Benito Middle School.

Tentative Schedule
AGE GROUP	PRACTICES	GAMES
U5	Wed. 6:00pm to 7:00pm at Benito Middle School	Game: Sat. 9:00am
U6	Thurs.  6:00pm to 7:00pm at Benito Middle School	Game: Sat. 9:00am
U7	*Mon. or Tues. 6:00pm to 7:00pm at Benito Middle School	Game: Sat. 10:15am
U8	*Mon. or Tues. 6:00pm to 7:00pm at Benito Middle School	Game: Sat. 11:30am
U10	*Mon./Wed. or Tues./Thurs. 6:00pm to 7:15pm at Benito Middle School	Game: Sat.  TBD
U12	*Mon./Wed. or Tues./Thurs. 6:00pm to 7:30pm at NTCP ¹	Game: Sat. TBD by  TARSA League
U14	*Mon./Wed. or Tues./Thurs. 7:30pm to 9:00pm at NTCP ¹	Game: Sat. TBD by  TARSA League
U16	*Mon./Wed. or Tues./Thurs. 7:30pm to 9:00pm at NTCP ¹	Game: Sat. TBD by  TARSA League
U19	*Mon./Wed. or Tues./Thurs. 7:30pm to 9:00pm at NTCP ¹	Game: Sat. TBD by  TARSA League
	* Coach Determination ¹ NTCP = New Tampa Community Park

CAN I MAKE A SPECIAL REQUEST?

Special requests for Coach and practice nights are available during the registration process. These requests must be placed in the player’s GotSoccer account during registration.

Special requests via e-mail will not be accepted.

Special requests for a particular coach or practice nights are not a guaranteed. A $50.00 penalty (in addition the club’s standard refund policy) will be assessed to the account of member decides to not participate when a special request is not granted.

 

REFUND POLICY

The Chargers S.C. reserves the right to deny any partial or full registration fees once registration and payment has been completed (payment is due at time of registration).

However, in cases of reasonable documented excuse (illness, severe injury, family relocation, etc.)  filed BEFORE October 1st, 2015 a partial refund may be granted. 

 

CAN I BE A VOLUNTEER COACH?

** CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AS A COACH 

Volunteer coaches are essential to the success of our recreational program. It is for that reason that, in order to assist our volunteer coaches, we offer coaching clinics, reference material, and the opportunity to attend club team training sessions to help to enhance their knowledge of the game and facilitate the overall experience for all players through your own development as a parent coach.

We would love you to consider coaching your child’s team as you will treasure this unique experience.

Our coaches are provided with all the necessary training gear: Soccer balls, cones, vests (colored mesh shirts to divide teams into smaller groups).

If you are interested in coaching or have any questions, please feel free to contact the Director of Coaching for our Recreational Program Ed Sanchez at ed.sanchez@chargerssoccer.com

FIELDS/EQUIPMENT/FACILITIES

Chargers S.C. do not own the fields on which we train and play. We use, help maintain and manage the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County School District facilities.  In order to maintain good working relationships with the field owners, we ask that all players, parents, and spectators follow all county and city ordinances in effect. This includes the prohibition of alcoholic beverages and animals on the park grounds and smoking inside the playing field fence. 

TAMPA REC FIELD STATUS AND WEATHER CANCELLATION POLICY

It is important to note that we will not cancel sessions prior to the scheduled session time due to weather unless it is obvious that the severe weather or field conditions will interfere with training/game.

In order to ensure safe playing conditions for our players and to protect the integrity and structure of our fields, games or training sessions can be cancelled under the following circumstances:

• City of Tampa Parks and Recreation field closure
• There is standing water on the field
• Lightning in the immediate area of a game or practice
• The Rec. Program Administrator, the Technical Director or the referee determine that there are unsafe conditions on or around a field

As soon as training/games are cancelled the decision will be communicated in two different ways. 

1. An email message is sent out to all registered players via the primary email account on file on our registration system (GotSoccer).

2.  A text alert is sent out to all registered players through our Rained Out System 

Cancelled sessions due to any of the reasons above may not be rescheduled.

DON’T GET CAUGHT IN THE RAIN!!!

All updates regarding practice/game cancellations, due to bad weather/field conditions, will be sent out through the text alert system. This is the fastest and most accurate way to receive updates.

To register, please click the following link:

http://chargerssoccer.com/scripts/runisa.dll?M2:gp::73712+Elements/Display+E+18235+Texts/ 

Also, please be sure to periodically check the website www.ChargersSoccer.com for important announcements and updates. Most questions can be answered by checking our website first.

 

WE LOOK FORWARD TO AN AMAZING SEASON!!