Spring 2012 Season Registration
PLAYER REGISTRATION CLOSED
Youth Recreational League Age Requirements
Fall Season - minimum 4 years old on or before July 31st to 18 years old maximum
Spring Season - minimum 4 years old on or before December 31st to 18 years old maximum
Coach Registration Form
Manager Registration Form
NOTE: If you are a player and experience problems accessing your Individual Player or Family account, contact Jeanette Crawford at registrar@gnwsa.com for assistance. If you are a coach and have issues accessing either your Coach or Team account contact Jimmy Bedgood, Director of Coaches, at coach@gnwsa.com
Please do not create a new account as this creates duplicate records and causes issues when making team assignments.
Sibling discount fees are $5 off registration for second child, $10 for each additional child, third and subsequent. Uniforms (shirt, shorts, and socks) are provided by TCRSA and included in the recreational fees in the Fall season only for returning players. Individual player accounts MUST be tied to a family account to obtain the sibling discount.
Important Registration Information
GNWSA players returning from the previous season will be reassigned to their team, provided the team forms. Players missing more than one season will be placed in the player pool. Separate boys and girls teams; as well as age pure teams, will be formed if enough players exist in the player pool. If enough players do not exist in the player pool boys and girls, or different age groups, may be combined in order to form a sufficient number of teams.
NEW U5 / U6 (ages 4-5) players may request specific coach or team, requests will be granted when possible. Requests for team preference or coach preference are only allowed in the U5 and U6 group and do not apply to returning players. Exceptions to this rule may be granted by the GNWSA Board in extraordinary circumstances.
Team Placement for ALL returning U5+ players (in order of priority)
1. Players returning to team from previous season who registered during early or regular registration
2. Players returning to team after one season off who registered during early or regular registration
3. Players whose parent are head coach; a coach's child shall not be allowed to take an existing or returning player's spot on a team
4. Players whose parent are assistant coach; a coach's child shall not be allowed to take an existing or returning player's spot on a team; teams limited to two assistant coaches
5. Siblings of players who wish to play on the same team
6. Order of player registration
Players registering during Late Registration will be assigned to teams only if a spot is available in the appropriate age group. If not placed on a team, players registering late will be placed on a wait list and added to a team if a position becomes available.
Registration refunds will be granted in accordance with GNWSA by-laws.
New players must provide a copy of birth certificate during registration. Birth Certificates can be brought to in person registrations, emailed to the GNWSA Registrar (registrar@gnwsa.com ) or mailed to:
GNWSA, P.O. Box 842, Roanoke, TX 76262
Other Important Dates and Information
· Players within Northwest ISD are eligible to play in GNWSA (formerly TCRSA) organization
· Team draws will be held January 9th and 10th
· New coach's meeting will be held within a week of team draws, coaches will be given player rosters at this meeting
· Coaches will contact players after receiving rosters
· Coaches will establish practice schedules after receiving rosters, typically U7 and under do not have more than one practice per week, and usually on a weekday since games are held on Saturday's
· Practice will typically be held in the Trophy Club-Roanoke area, your coach will let you know where practices are scheduled, maps to each field are available on the GNWSA (formerly TCRSA) website
· Games will typically be held on Saturday, although some weekday and Sunday games may need to be scheduled
· Uniforms are included in registration fees and purchased during each Fall season
· Equipment needed for all ages include a soccer ball (size varies depending on age), shin guards, and soccer shoes. Other items that come in handy include soccer socks, soccer or other loose fitting shorts for practice, and t-shirt for practice. A small bag to keep equipment together comes in handy; as well as a water bottle for games and practice
· Practice schedules (tentative) will be available January 28th
· Opening day is February 18
· Last day of the season is April 28
Ball Sizes
Size 3 - U8 and below
Size 4 - U10 to U12
Size 5 - Above U12
Please contact GNWSA regarding fees for academy or non-rostered players. Players registering to play competitive soccer within GNWSA may register without a release form.
Residents in the following local areas are within GNWSA boundaries, or are open territories, and may register with GNWSA without completing a player release form: Trophy Club, Roanoke, Marshall Creek, Westlake, Newark, Rhome, North Ft. Worth, Haslet, Justin, Northlake, Argyle, and the areas off Hwy 170 within Northwest ISD boundaries. In general, residents residing within the Northwest ISD boundaries may register with GNWSA without a release form.
Players registering for GNWSA recreational soccer who live outside the GNWSA boundaries and within another association's boundaries must complete the NTSSA Player Release Form below. Complete the Player Information Section at the top of the form and Section 3, and then mail it in with your GNWSA Registration Form. GNWSA will request a release from your home association. To find out if you live within the GNWSA boundaries, or to inquire about playing in GNWSA, please contact registrar@gnwsa.com .
Visit the GNWSA website for additional information.
