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Classic fact sheet
What is the Twin City Soccer Association’s Classic Division?
The Twin City Youth Soccer Association offers a
well-rounded experience in competitive soccer for boys and girls.
TCYSA’s Classic division provides the highest level of coaching,
competition, and player development. The Classic division is open to
players 10 to 18 years old. We currently field 29 teams
totaling approximately 400+ players.
Mission Statement
TCYSA
Classic Division’s mission is to provide the highest
quality leadership, coaching, and facilities to promote the overall
development of a soccer player in a competitive environment.
| Goals of
TCYSA’s Classic Division |
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To form
Classic level soccer teams that can compete with teams from
Associations across North Carolina and the United States by
helping each player develop technically and tactically.
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To promote
player commitment, development of character, responsibility,
self-belief, team work, and respect for all others. |
Player Commitment
A player’s Commitment
to Classic-level with TCYSA means that the player views training as
a vital part of their individual development and that of their team.
Once selected for a team, players are expected to fulfill their
commitment to themselves, to their team and to TCYSA for the
duration of the year.
| Parental
Commitment |
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player’s commitment to Classic-level soccer with TCYSA can
only be accomplished with Parental Commitment. Parental
Commitment is essential to ensure that the Mission and Goals
of TCYSA Classic division are met. |
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Parents are expected to fulfill their commitment to their
son or daughter by: |
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Ensuring their preparation and attendance for all training
and games, |
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Providing positive reinforcement to all players, before,
during, and after training sessions and games |
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Parents are
expected to fulfill their commitment to TCYSA by: |
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Volunteering
their time for TCYSA functions such as tournaments and ad
hoc committees formed by TCYSA. |
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Supporting
TCYSA fundraising efforts, |
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Fulfilling
financial obligations to TCYSA, and |
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Being positive
representatives of TCYSA at all games and tournaments. |
Seasons and
Training
Classic-level teams
under 15 years of age play a fall and spring season. If chosen for a
team, the player is expected to play BOTH the fall and spring
seasons. Players 15 years and older play one season: Girls play in
the fall and boys play in the spring. Each season lasts about eight
weeks with most games scheduled for Saturdays and Sundays. Teams
play between 7-11 games per season. A team may also attend any
number of tournaments during its season, both in and out of state.
Players are required to attend a minimum of two 90-minute team
training sessions a week and are encouraged to attend an additional
weekly skills session. Failure to attend team practices can result
in loss of playing time. There is no guaranteed amount of playing
time in Classic.
Players are expected to attend a TCYSA team camp prior to the
opening of their season.
The Classic division also provides winter and summer training
opportunities for all players.
Competitive
Tryouts
Any player from North
Carolina is welcome to participate in competitive tryouts scheduled
in May and early June at the Sara Lee Soccer Complex. During
tryouts, players are evaluated by the Association’s Director of
Coaching, assistant directors of coaching, staff coaches, and
coaches from Wake Forest University’s soccer programs. Tryouts
typically consist of two 90-minute sessions on consecutive days.
Players must attend both sessions.
How the
Association Forms Teams
Existing teams may
select new players. Returning players are not protected by their
current team status and must regain the position on the team through
the tryout process. New teams may be added each year providing
enough qualified players are available to form a competitive team.
Likewise, TCYSA Classic division may not form a team if an age group
does not provide enough players to form a competitive team.
Size of Team
Rosters
Teams for players 12
and under may carry up to 14 players per team. Teams for players 13
and older may carry up to 18 players. The final decision on the size
of the roster is determined by the Director of Coaching. Players may
be added to a roster at any time during the course of the fall or
spring season as determined by the DOC.
Cost to Play
The cost to play
Classic-level soccer ranges from $850-$1250. These fees vary based
on the size of a team’s roster, the number of seasons the team
plays, and the number of tournaments in which a team elects to play.
This does not include the cost of a uniform, team camp, or personal
travel expenses for families. |
