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Recreational Co-Ed Parent's League Summer 2008 Schedule Forms The Parent's League in White Bear Lake is open to players of all levels. The guideline to determine whether or not this league is for you, is that if you played competitive soccer through college, then this is most likely not the league for your skill level. Although we consistently have a lot of players from the surrounding area, generally most players are Mom's and Dad's of WBSC players who come out just for the enjoyment of the game. Age "Guidelines" (yes, these are only guidelines) Men – 30 years and up Pick-Up Play Beginning in May The league starts up in late May (depending on
field conditions) with pickup games on Sunday afternoon's at 4:00 p.m.
Games are all played at Polar Lakes Park (formerly known as Township
Fields). The fields are on Hammond Road just west of the White Bear
Township offices. In early June a league schedule is put together, including teams that played last year, and of course new teams that get organized in May and early June. The "League" play begins typically the weekend before Father's Day weekend. In 2008 that Sunday will be Sunday, June 8th. In 2007 we had 6 teams in the league. We have two fields we utilize so game times are 5:00 and 6:00 p.m. every Sunday. League play typically continues until the end of September. Free Agents There are always 15-20 people who want to play but
do not have a team. Sometimes we organize them into a brand new team,
and other times, we have the managers of the existing teams pick up
these players. There is no "draft" per say, the league is just simply
not that formal. So whether you are looking for a team, or have enough
people to form a team, there is always a place for everyone to play!
The easiest way to get involved is to e-mail Scott Snyder at
pssnyder@yahoo.com and let him know that you are interested in
playing. The Parent's League follows the core set of rules as established by FIFA. Exceptions would be: -
Sides are 7 v 7 (including the goalie) Fair Play This league has many people who are playing the game of soccer for the enjoyment and are much less experienced than others. It is expected that those people will get the opportunity to control the ball and make "soccer moves" so that they may enjoy the game just as much as others who possess more skill. Referees In 2007 we tested not having referees and the league went all summer with very few incidents. Experience has shown that at this level, adults can monitor themselves and are more than willing to call penalties and out-of-bounds against themselves, all in the name of fair play. Again, in 2008, there will be no referees on the field. Fees There is a team fee assessed at the beginning of the season to offset the cost of field maintenance including striping of the fields each week. For 2008, all team fees must be paid to the league coordinator before the first game on June 8th. No exceptions. How To Join In the meantime, if you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Scott at 651-653-1130, or better, via e-mail at pssnyder@yahoo.com
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