General Information:
 

EVENT INFORMATION

Recreational Soccer Season Winter 2017
 

Season Dates (Saturdays):  February 11, 2017 - April 1, 2017

Game Times:  8:00AM - 12:00PM (Approximate)

Game Location(s):  Anthem @ Merrill Ranch

Practice Times:  Depends on Coach/Team

Practice Location:  Depends on Coach/Team

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TRAINING/ MEETING INFORMATION

Volunteer Coach Training/Meeting:  January 18, 2017

Volunteer Referee Training: January 25, 2017

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Registration Information:
 

Early Registration: COMPLETE

Regular Registration: COMPLETE

Late Registration: COMPLETE

Close Registration:  December 18, 2016
 

NOTE: Your fee is based on the day you pay. For example, if you start your registration during
"Regular Registration" dates and do not pay until the "Late Registration" dates, then you are
responsible to pay the "Late Registration" Fee.  Payment must be submitted and paid in full
on or before registration closes in order to be considered for a roster.

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How to Register:            

Online: CLOSED FOR WINTER 2017

In Person: CLOSED FOR WINTER 2017
 

What is included in the registration fee?

• 10 Games

• High Quality Jersey

• USSF Licensed Coaching Leaders

• Highly effective Youth Soccer Training Sessions

• Referees

• FREE Team Photo

• FREE Participation Medal

• FREE End of Season Award Ceremony

  • Example: Bounce House, Dunk Tank, Balloon Artist, Face Painter

• FREE Sponsor Giveaways 

• FREE Volunteer Coach Shirt

• FREE Volunteer Coach Equipment

• FREE Volunteer Referee Shirt

• FREE Volunteer Referee Equipment 

• FREE Volunteer Coach & Referee Training

• Field Maintenance/Rental
   

What are the age divisions? 

* Subject to change based on availability
 

Age Division / Co-Ed / Number of Players on field / Referee / Goal Size
 

3 & 4 Year Olds / Yes / TBD by registration numbers / Yes / TBD

5 & 6 Year Olds / Yes / TBD by registration numbers / Yes / TBD

7 & 8 Year Olds / Yes / TBD by registration numbers / Yes / TBD

9 & 10 Year Olds / Yes / TBD by registration numbers / Yes / TBD

11 - 13 Year Olds / Yes / TBD by registration numbers / Yes / TBD

NOTE: All age divisions are determined by the athlete’s age as of 7/31/2016. 
An athlete can choose to play UP in a division. However, athletes CANNOT play down a division.

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What happens after I register?

• After the registration close date, we will assign players to teams and create the roster.

• The roster will be provided to the Team Manager/Coach at the Coach’s Meeting (see dates above). 

• The Volunteer Team Managers/Coach will be instructed to contact their players within 3-5 days after the Coach’s Meeting.

• If you do not hear from your Volunteer Team Manager/Coach within 3-5 days AFTER the Coach's meeting please contact STUSA.
   

What do I need to be able to play? 

• Soccer Shoes or Running Shoes.

• No Flat Sole Shoes.

• No toe cleats or metal cleats (Example: No Baseball cleats)

• No jewelry
   

Coach and Player Requests:

Based on registration demands, STUSA will do our best to accommodate friend and/or coach requests. Parents are registering with the understanding that there may be times when friend and/or coach requests my not be able to be met. 

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Where and when are the team practices?

Based on registration demands, STUSA will do our best to accommodate practice times, days and location. However, these are subject to coach’s availability. There are no guarantees requests will be met. Our main goal is the fun experience and quality training of the athletes. Parents are registering with the understanding that accommodating practice day, times and location is not the main focus.

 

READ BELOW TO GET A 50% DISCOUNT

 

SAN TAN UNITED SPORTS ACADEMY is always looking for good people to help volunteer coach or referee. Interested? 

Here is how you can get a discount:
 

1. COACH - Youth Recreational Soccer or Competitive League

“I do not have much experience but I want to help?”  Being a coach is a very rewarding experience.  Start by checking the box that says “Volunteer Coach” when you register.  STUSA will provide training that will help you throughout the season. We also have a curriculum set out for the season to help you determine what you will cover in each practice. 
 

What's in it for you as Head Coach for STUSA?:

• 50% Discount back from your registration fee (per team you coach)

  • Must attend coach training/meeting

  • Discount awarded at end of season

• Set the day, time and location of your practice.

• Spending time with your athlete(s) and being their parent, coach and role model is priceless

• STUSA Coach’s Shirt

• Top quality coach’s training and relating with young athletes information

• Access to our coaching staff to attend or host your practice(s)

• Community Service Hours

  • These are recorded and submitted to you at the end of the season upon request.

  • This is especially helpful for the High School students who need to complete a certain amount of community services hours.

  • There are also companies that give bonuses to employees who volunteer their hours in the community.
     

1. Referee

“I know the basic rules, however not much more.”  We know our referees are a big part of the success of our league. We provide training before the season begins and a meeting is held after the completion of each game day. These are some of the perks a referee receives as an STUSA. Referee:

What's in it for you as a Referee for STUSA?:

• 50% Discount back from your registration fee

  • Must attend referee training/meeting

  • Discount awarded at end of season

• STUSA Referee’s Shirt

• Top quality referee training

• Community Service Hours

  • These are recorded and submitted to you at the end of the season upon request.

  • This is especially helpful for the High School students who need to complete a certain amount of community services hours.

  • There are also companies that give bonuses to employees who volunteer their hours in the community.

Referees will also take a United States Soccer Federation Referee Test.  All referees will pay full amount of registration fee and will get their 50% back at the end of the season after completing all their requirements.
 

*Referees & Head Coaches will receive their 50% discount at the end of the season once they have successfully completed their duties. Referees & Head Coaches will pay full amount of registration fee and will get their 50% at the end of the season. 

 

Refund Policy

San Tan United Sports Academy will consider all refunds with the committee members. You will be notified of our decision within 21 working days of your written request emailed to info@santansports.com. Our staff works hard to put our rosters together right after Late Registration closes, NO REFUNDS will be given after the closing date of Late Registration.