Can I still register my child after the deadline?  Yes, but please be sure to include the late fee of $15.00 per child.  If the application is not received before the Thursday before Opening Day, your child will not be allowed to play until week 2.

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?  If your child is 4 years old by July 31, he or she may play.

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

www.amherstsoccerclub.com.

What division should my child play in?  Please refer to our chart:  Division Schedule coming soon.

Can I sign my child up in a different division?  Players may play one age division higher or lower than normal, but only with the approval of the Director of the Age Division being entered, and the coach of the team to which the player will be assigned. Players playing outside their normal Age Division must have a skill level appropriate for the Age Division being entered.

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.  Registrar's 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.

What equipment/uniforms is required?  A BHYSL jersey is required. Shinguards covered with soccer socks are required. Cleats are optional.

Why must shinguards be covered?  It is a safety issue - the socks help to add additional protection.  This is a standard set by the USYSA.