ORGANIZATION:
The GCCSA is a group of parents organized to promote and administer the operation of a participatory soccer league in Cleveland County. The league is an all-volunteer organization, and ALL parents and guardians are expected to volunteer in some way to help the league. A Board of Directors runs the league.

PURPOSE:
The purpose of the GCCSA recreation program is to provide a quality soccer program to all players, regardless of skill. All players will play a minimum of 50% of the game if they attend one practice a week, and a minimum of 25% of the game if they did not practice. The GCCSA does not emphasize win-loss records. The league emphasizes developing soccer skills, sportsmanship, participation and enjoyment. Teams are created by the Board of Directors based on player skills, with balanced competition as the major goal.

PLAYER ELIGIBILITY:
Players are assigned to divisions according to age. Players must be four years old by 8/01/08. The league may adjust the age divisions as necessary to balance players between divisions. The league also reserves the right to create age divisions, based on player age distributions and league operation needs. Your registration fee will be refunded if there is not an age division appropriate to your child. Age divisions follow USYSA guidelines and will go up to U18 if registration numbers support a U18 division.

SEASONS:
GCCSA plays two seasons per year - FALL and SPRING. Teams are formed in the fall and player placement remains the same for the spring. The registration form and fee covers ONE SEASON ONLY.

INSURANCE:
The league has a supplemental accident insurance policy that is in effect for all registered players during practices and games.

EQUIPMENT:
All players MUST wear shin guards during practice and games. The league will supply jerseys. Players must purchase shorts and socks to match the jersey. Soccer cleats are highly recommended but not required. Each player needs a ball, sizes as follows: U6 - U8 Size 3; U10 - U12 Size 4; U13 and older Size 5.

GCCSA Office Phone: 704.482.4885