Team Assignments

Team assignments are based on players age as of July 31.  For example, for fall 2010 play, a U10 (Under 10) player must still be 9 on July 31, 2010.  For the youngest age group U6, players birthdates should be between August 1, 2004 and July 31, 2005 or in kindergarten.  Look up the month and year your player was born on the 2010 Soccer Age Chart to find the correct registration category.  Click Registration to begin registering, or click General Info for detailed instructions.

Note that if you played last year on a Mt Baker team you will be assigned back on that team unless the coach is not returning or the team needs players to meet the minimum roster size. After June 15th, rosters are developed on a first come first serve basis.

All teams U7 through U10 will play Mod (modified) rules.  The teams and fields are smaller with the philosophy that the players will develop more if they have more opportunity to touch the ball.

For most age groups, the season will start right after Labor Day.  Players should be hearing from your coach sometime at the end of August, with the exception of U6 (entering kindergarten).  U6s, unless you’re a coach, you’ll be hearing from someone probably after Labor Day.  We always need coaches. Even if you can’t coach, please volunteer for something to get this younger age group started.

After Sept 13th there are no refunds for players dropping out.

When are Practices and Games?

Most teams practice two days a week, either Monday / Wednesday or Tuesday / Thursday.  Practice times can be early (5 - 6:30) or late (6:30 -8) The coach requests the days and times.  Fields are limited, so not every coach gets exactly what they request.

Games for U10 and older are scheduled by Seattle Youth Soccer Association.  Last season the games were scheduled on the following days - go to www.sysa.org for details:

U10 - Sunday
U11 - Saturday
U12 - Sunday
U13 - Saturday
U14 - Sunday
BU17 and older - Wednesday or Thursday nights
GU17 and older - Saturdays

Sunday games are scheduled any time after 12:00
Saturday schedules start 9:00 and end at 5:00 PM
Games are played at fields all over the city from Rainier Beach to Shoreline.  The game schedule will start the weekend of September 11, 2010.

MOD Program (modified rules, small sided games)
We set up a game schedule playing other teams from our club and teams from nearby clubs.  No score or standings are kept.  Teams provide referees.  The game schedule starts Saturday Sept 11.  The last game will be October 30.

U6 has two sessions a week, Monday and Wednesday.  The coaches will set the time, usually around 5 or 5:30.  The sessions are at the Genesee Meadow north of Genesee on 43rd AV S.  The sessions last about an hour.  The players are divided into small groups that rotate through skill stations.  We don't schedule games for U6.

U7 practice at Genesee Meadow on Tuesday - Thursday.  We form teams of about six players assigned to a coach.  The coach sets the practice time, and has the option of changing the practice days.  U7 play games on Saturdays at Genesee Meadow.  The games could be at any time from 9 AM to 4PM.  Games are three players on a side and very low key.

U8 play on Saturday at Dearborn Park. Games are scheduled throughout the day starting at 9:00.  Games are four players on a side.

U9 play on Saturday at Jefferson Park (behind Mercer Middle School).  Games are scheduled throughout the day starting at 9:00.  Games are five players on a side.

INTRODUCTION

This will explain how to register a player for the Mount Baker/Lakewood (MBL) fall soccer season.   All registration is through an online database system.  Families create member accounts and register the players through that account.  Each account is password protected so only you and the club administrators can see your contact information.  Payment by credit or debit card is processed directly by Wells Fargo bank.  We do not see or store your credit card information. 

The 2008 registration fee is $60/player for U6; $75/player for U7-U9, $75/player U-10 and older and are responsible for uniform.  New uniforms are $30, replacement pieces can be ordered.  For families with multiple players, a $15 discount is given for additional players after the first.   If the fees are a hardship such that your children would not play, click the request a fee waiver box on the registration page, and then indicate you will pay by check where the form asks.  We want kids to play.  Pay what you can by check. Please try and make at least a partial payment because it costs the club about $45 in direct fees to the local and state association for each player.  If you can, consider donating to support fee scholarships.  Last year our donations about matched our scholarships.

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT REGISTRATION

You must log into online system using a member account before you can register a player.  If you do not have a member account because you are new to the club, click the Member Login button on the top left and choose the middle option: “No, I do not have a member account”.  You are then prompted to choose a username and password and fill in your basic contact information.  It’s important you get that information correct.  Please supply a working e-mail address.  It is the easiest way to for the club to get information to you.  We don’t send many e-mails and do not sell our e-mail addresses.  You might get ten e-mails a year about the club and opportunities to play youth soccer. 
Once you have created your member account, you are ready to register a player.  All the players that you register will be members under your user account.
If you played last year, you have a member account and a username and password.  If you click “I FORGOT my account information” the program will send the username and password to the email address you originally registered with.  We sent out an email to  the families from 2009 with registration instructions and the email address the family username and password will be sent to if you click I FORGOT. 

If your player was on a team last season, they will be automatically placed on that team again, playing a year older.  Player placement on teams is made by the club registrar.  If you need a change, use additional comment box on the registration form to tell us what is going on. 

REGISTRATION STEPS

1. Member Login. You can either start from the club’s home web page and click on the “Registration” button or click on the “Member Log In” button.
   1. Registration Button: Clicking the “Registration” button on the club’s home page will bring up a page that shows the different categories that you can register for.  If registering a player, you will want to select the “Players -  Fall Soccer 2010” link. Selecting this link will bring up the “Member Log In” page. After logging in, proceed to Step 2.
   1. Member Log In Button: Clicking on the “Member Log In” button on the club’s home page will bring up the “Member Log In” page. After logging in, you will see the various “member” profiles (parent and players) attached to the member account and some option links.  Click on the “Register Now” link. If registering a player, you will want to select the “Players - Fall Soccer 2010” link and proceed to Step 2.
2. Verify/Update Member Contact Information. The member contact information for this registration is loaded with the contact information from your member account. You also have to option of entering the contact information for another adult (called Parent/Guardian2 in the system). When ready, click on the NEXT button.
3. Select the Player to Register. For returning players, you can choose from a list of player names the player that you are registering.  Parents who have existing players but wish to register a new to Mt Baker/Lakewood player will select the “Someone else” option. Click on the “Register” button. New member accounts (no prior player registration with MBL) will proceed directly to Step 4 from Step 2.
4. Select Registration Category. Select the U-age group (the U means Under) and gender of the team that you are registering your child for and click on the “Next” button. NOTE: You must select your player’s NATURAL age group based on their date of birth. If incorrect, the system will reject the birth date you enter in the next step.  It seems confusing, but just think of what age the player will be on July 31 of this year.  For example, if the players age on July 31st is 7 years old, then they are U8 (under 8). See our 2010 Soccer Age Chart to look up the correct registration category.
5. Enter Participant Information. Enter the player’s personal information.   If they have played before for the club, this form is populated with whatever you already put in.  It's best to change any information that is incorret in the Member Profile.  For players who are wanting to play on a team of an age group other than their natural birth age group, make a comment to that effect in the additional information box. 
6. Scholarships and Donations – we let anyone play regardless of ability to pay.  Your much appreciated donation helps us do that. If you need a scholarship, click the Fee Waiver Yes button.  If you cam pay a partial amount, that is OK too.
7. Uniforms.  For U6 – U9 we give you a Mt Baker/Lakewood logo tee shirt for the uniform.  For U10 and above, the club has a standard uniform all the teams wear.  You pay us for the uniform and it is good for as long as it lasts.  You have the option on the registration form to purchase a uniform set for $30.  A U10 would likely do that unless you have a hand me down.  For older ages, don’t purchase a uniform unless you know you need a new one.  You may purchase a jersey or shorts or sox only too.
8. Payment Information.  Indicate if you are paying by credit/debit or check.  A $10 handling fee is added for check and players are not placed until payment is received.
9. Emergency Contact Information.  Give us a person and phone number to call if you are not at the field and we need to get in touch with you about your player.  If there is a serious injury and you aren’t there, we call 911.  If you want, specify your preferred emergency room in the special needs comment box.
10. Agree to our Terms and Conditions. We have a four terms and conditions pages that you must agree to in order to register a player.  For each term and condition, you will need to check the check box “I acknowledge reading the information provided and (where applicable) agree to the published waiver.” and click on the “Next” button. Our terms and conditions are:
    1. Player Medical Waiver and Consent to Participate - you agree to let your child play and acknowledge that injuries are an inherent risk that you assume
    2. Player Code of Conduct – behavior expectations for the player
    3. Parents Code of Conduct – Expectations for the adults
    4. Proof of birth date required – you need to provide us a copy of a birth certificate or passport.  We then check a box in your account and destroy or return the document.  Once verified, we don't need to see the proof of birth date again.
11. Registration Summary. The registration form has been filled out at this point BUT registration is not yet complete.  You can fill out the registration for another player or proceed on to the payment portion.  Click on the “Continue” button to proceed to the payment portion. This is required regardless of your payment method.
12. Payment Method. Select your payment method (check or credit card) and then click on the “Finish” button.  We prefer you pay by credit card.  If you choose to pay by check, it is a lot more work for the volunteers.  $10 is added for handling checks. 
    NOTE: your registration is complete only after you click on the “Finish” button and the system processes your request. Mail checks to : 
    Mt.Baker /LakewoodSoccer                                                                                                                                                                   2945 36th Ave S
    Seattle, WA 98144
13. Registration Receipt. You are sent an email confirming your registration.  If you chose to pay by check, your fee will have $10 added for handling.  Players are not assigned to teams until payment is received.
14. Late fees, refunds – register as soon as you can.  We need to know how many players we have to form teams and tell the league what we have.  After June 15th, the registration fee increases by $15.  Refunds may be requested up September 13, 2010.