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GSSA SAY - Recreational soccer

We are glad that your child/children has/have decided to play recreational soccer. Along with the coaches, the members of the Sycamore Soccer Board will do everything we can do make sure they have a safe, fun experience this season. If at anytime during the season you have questions, issues, or concerns, we encourage you to bring these to the attention of your child’s coach or a club coordinator.

Objectives
  • Teach and emphasize principles of good sportsmanship, fair play, and team work
  • Introduce players to the game of soccer and teach the fundamental skills required to enable to meet the physical and psychological demands of the game
  • Teach Respect for the game and all who participate in it - Coaches, Referees, Teammates, etc.
  • Make the game a safe, fun experience so that children will continue to play the game
  • Have lots and lots of fun!

Registration 
Open to boys and girls who live, work or reside in the Sycamore School District ages 5-18. Soccer teams are organized by division and age based on SAY National rules.


Equipment Needs
Your child will need the following equipment to play soccer:
  • Soccer Shoes - Note: Please make sure that your soccer shoes do not have a front toe cleat. Toe cleats (often found on football shoes are illegal and the Referee will not let your son or daughter play with them. Soccer cleats and other soccer equipment can be purchased at area soccer and sporting good stores such as Soccer Village, Soccer CSI, Kohls, Play It Again Sports, Dick Sporting Goods, and other area stores.
  • Soccer Ball
    • U8 (Passers) - Size 3
    • U10 (Wings) - Size 4
    • U12 (Strikers) - Size 4
    • U14 and Up (Kickers, Minors, Seniors) - Size 5
  • Shinguards - Commericially manufactured shingauards
  • Water Bottle
General Information
  • There are two seasons of soccer each year, Spring and Fall. Games are played on Saturday and there are usally a few weekday games scheduled during the season. There are an equal number of home and away games.
    • Spring Soccer - The Spring runs from about the first week of April until the first week of June. The season consists of eight regular season games.
    • Fall Soccer - the Fall season runs from the last week of August until the third weekend of October. The season consists of ten regular season games.
  • Practices - are normally held one night a week but please confirm exact practice time/locations with your child's coach. Practices normally last between 1 and 1.5 hours depending on the coach.

Contact Us

Greater Sycamore Soccer Association

11414 Deerfield Road 
Cincinnati, Ohio 45242

Email Us: [email protected]
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