Can I still register my child after the deadline?

Yes - however, once the deadline has passed, late fees will be applied and there is no guarantee of placement on a team. The board begins to form teams immediately after the deadline. Your child will be assigned as space becomes available.

What is An Alternative To Fundraisers? Is it mandatory?

The BHYSL used to conduct fundraisers to raise additional funds so that we could keep the registration amount low and still pay for training our coaches and referees, purchasing equipment, etc. We have decided instead to ask for a straight donation. This is not mandatory, we only ask that those who can afford it, consider giving.

Can my 4 year old play?

Four year olds may play if they turned four before August 1st of the previous year. This means that if your child is not old enough to play in the fall, he or she will also not be eligible to play in the spring. The spring is considered a continuation of the fall season.

Amherst Soccer Club has a program for 3 - 6 year old players

What division should my child play in?

Birth Date                                   Spring 2009 Division
After July 31, 2005                        Cannot play (try the Amherst Soccer Club)
August 1, 2003 - July 31, 2005       U6
August 1, 2001 - July 31, 2003       U8
August 1, 1999 - July 31, 2001       U10
August 1, 1997 - July 31, 1999       U12
August 1, 1993 - July 31, 1995       U16

Can I sign my child up in a different division?

Yes, you can select a different division (one up or one down) during the registration process. Your child must be physically and developmentally appropriate for the requested division. If you do this, please include a comment in the comment section of the registration form. If you have a question about division placement, please contact the BHYSL board at bhysladmin@gmail.com.

What experience is needed to coach?

None. If you have coaching experience from another sport, it usually transfers well.  Check out our Training Philosophy for more information on individual Divisions.  We do offer Coach Training - in the Spring it is a Referee Training Class that we encourage all Coaches to take since you will learn the rules of the game and safety issues involved in the sport.  In August we sponsor Coaching Modules which will teach you drills to work on with the kids.  Please take advantage of these classes, they are sponsored by the BHYSL and are taught by the New Hampshire Soccer Association.  BHYSL covers all costs involved if you coach for us.

What experience is needed for Registration?

We have an online registration system - you need to be fairly savvy at using the computer and the internet.  Registrars will monitor the online registration system, resolve any issues that arise, bring special requests to the Board of Director's attention, and work with the Team Placers in the assignments of coaches and players.  This position requires 3-5 hours per week in the 2-3 months prior to the opening day of the season.

What is involved with Team Placement?

Each season we need volunteers for Team Placement.  Each Team Placer is responsible for a Division (U6, U8, U10, U12, U16).  They assign a Head & Assistant Coach to each team, then assign players to the teams (balancing boy/girl and skill levels).  After the teams are assigned, the Team Placers work with the President/Vice President to notify coaches of their assignments and player rosters.  They also need to place all late registrants on a team.  They are also the primary contact for each of the coaches in their division.  Approximately 3-5 hours in the month before opening game day. Basic computer skills and access to the internet required. Additional 2 hours will be needed to learn the system.

What is involved in Fields?

We need people here to help line the fields.  Depending on the number of people who volunteer, you would all work 1/2 day before the season starts.  This is to do all of the measuring and first markings of the season.  After that everyone is responsible for 1 or 2 weeks - making sure the lines are on the field before the games each weekend.

We are also always looking for new members to join our Board of Directors, please see Board of Directors for a description of each position.>

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