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1. How can I register my child?
2. How much are registration fees?
3. I registered for the fall season, do I need to reregister for the spring season?
4. I am registering for just the spring session. Is there a reduced rate?
5. What areas in town does Region 49 cover?
6. Where are the games played?
7. How long is the season?
8. What division does my child play in? or What does U-6 or U-8 mean?
9. Are there coed teams?
10. Can my child play up a division?
11. When/Where are practices?

How can I register my child?

Registration is open to all children aged 4 to 18 inclusive as of August 1 prior to the start of the fall season.  Someone turning 4 on August 2nd is too young.  Someone turning 19 on July 31st is too old.  Everyone in between is eligible to play. You may register via one of the following three ways.

1. Pick up a blank form at Dick's Sports at 21st Street and Rock, or
2. Download a form here.
3. Register on-line at www.eayso.org 

Then mail the completed form(s) to AYSO Region 49, P.O. Box 21384, Wichita, Kansas 67208-2384, with your check payable to AYSO Region 49 for the appropriate amount.  For more details, please see registration.

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How much are registration fees?

Registration fees for 2009-2010 are $90 for the first player from a family, $85 for the second player, and $80 for each additional player from a family. The fee covers fall and spring and includes the uniform (shirt/shorts/socks). There is an additional $5 discount for each child if registration is submitted by June 30.

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I registered for the fall season, do I need to reregister for the spring season?

If you registered for the fall, you are automatically registered for the spring.  Your coach should call you about 3-4 weeks before the season starts.   If you are not playing in the spring, please let your coach know so that we can backfill his roster. 

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I am registering for just the spring session.   Is there a reduced rate?

No. Most of our costs are fixed. The registration fees to the National AYSO organization of $15.00, the field rental from the city of $15.00 and the cost of the uniform alone make up over the registration cost.  This cost is the same whether the child registers for only one game in the spring or registers for all 16 games. 

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What areas in town does Region 49 cover?

AYSO covers the eastern side of Wichita. This includes Andover, Derby, Augusta and a few other areas.  The boundaries are "fuzzy" as there are no hard boundaries.  Officially, our area consists of everything east of Grove.  Although we primarily service the eastern portion of the city, we do have kids from other regions that will play in our area because of a classmate or some other reason.

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Where are the games played?

At the new Stryker Soccer Complex on the Northeast part of town.  Just North of K-96 and Greenwich road. See the map of the fields.

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How long is the season?

The fall season runs for eight weeks, generally from early September through early November. The spring season is also eight weeks long and runs from early March through early May. When you register in the fall that automatically registers you for the spring season. However, when you register and pay to play in the spring, you are only signed up to play in the spring. You must register and pay again for the following fall.

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What division does my child play in? or What does U-6 or U-8 mean?

There are six divisions, U-19 (Division 1), U-14 (Division 3), U-12 (Division 4), U-10 (Division 5), U-8 (Division 6), U-6 (Division 7) and sometimes U-5 (Division 8) depending on the numbers (typically yes for the boys but not for the girls).  For the 2010-2011 season, a U-8 player means that the children is under 8 as of July 31st, 2010. If a child turns 8 on July 31st, then he/she would play in the U-10 division.  If a child turns 8 on August 1, then he/she would play in the U-8 division because they are still under 8 on July 31st.

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Are there coed teams?

Only rarely in the U-5 (Under 5) division. There are typically no coed teams in other divisions.

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Can my child play up a division?

Yes. For example, if your child turns 8 after the July 31st deadline, he will normally be placed in the the U-8 division.  But if the child is very experienced and you wish for them to play in a more competitive environment, or if the child has an older sibling that you may want to play on the same team, the child can play up a level and register as a U-10 player. 

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When/Where are practices?

U5 & U6 Divisions. Practices for U5 and U6 divisions take place on Saturdays, starting at the normally scheduled game time on the same field where the game is scheduled. Practices run for approximately one half hour and are immediately followed by a one half hour game. This approach provides these younger players with about an hour of soccer time each week, while connecting the practice instruction with an immediate opportunity to apply it in a game situation. Coaches may elect to get players together for a pre-season practice or two, but generally stick to the Saturday practice routine through the season. U8 & Up Divisions. Practices occur on the weekend or during the week, separate from game times and locations. Practice frequency, times and locations are at the coaches discretion. The general guideline for practice duration for a given week is that it should roughly correlate to game duration. For example, U12 teams play two 30 minute halves in their games. Thus, about a 1 hour practice once a week is appropriate. Keep in mind this is a general guideline and coaches may elect to practice their teams twice a week or for a longer duration as they deem necessary. Coaches also have the responsibility to define their practice locations and times and will attempt to accommodate the majority of players in so doing.

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