Frequently Asked Questions

Q.    How do I register my child to play in the CSA?

A.    Registration is only available during on-site registration at the Gateway Community Park. There are no on-line registrations.  Click here to find out current registration times.  If your child played in the CSA the last two years, you  will be sent a registration notice by mail.

Q.    How are the teams divided?

A.       Ages 3yrs to 17 yrs old in boys and girls divisions.  The divisions are as follows:  Under 4, Under 6, Under 8, Under 10, Under 12, Under 14, and Under 18.  Teams are divided by age, gender and skill level. An independent committee appointed by the administrative Board is involved in this process.  Special consideration is given to children of coaches, assistant coaches, team parents, and sponsors.  If you would like to know the division in which your child will be placed, click here .

Q.    My child is a first time player, should I be concerned?

A.    No, many of our players are first time players and our league is about teaching the game of soccer and having FUN!


Q.    Is there traveling involved?

A.   No, The CSA has over 100 teams;  therefore there is no need to travel to another park or city.  All games are played at the Gateway Community Park located near the Southwest Florida International Airport.

Q.    What type of coaches are associated with the CSA?

A.   CSA coaches must sign a statement of faith.  In addition, a background check is conducted on all coaches to assure protection for the children.

Q.    Is my child expected to make every practice and/or game?

A.   No, the CSA is a league of fun and understanding.  Please keep in mind that soccer is a team sport and its important to support the team as if teams do not practice together and play games with the proper number of players, it will have an adverse effect on the moral of the team.


Q.    Will my child play every game?

A.   Yes, CSA has a rule that all players must play at least 1/2 of every game.


Q.    I have more than one child, how does the league work with me so that I don't have to be at the Park every night of the week?

A.   The CSA is the only soccer league in the country that guarantees same night practice for all siblings in the household (during our Fall Season).  In other words, if you have more than one child, all brothers and sisters will practice on the same night!


Q.    What time are practices and games?

A.     Practice will be scheduled for a Monday, Tuesday or Thursday.  There are two time periods for practices, 6:00pm and 7:00pm.  Games are played on Friday nights and Saturdays. Children love to play under the lights so we schedule teams to play on Friday nights about every other week with every team playing on Saturdays.  In other words, your child my play two times a week with one practice.  The game times normally start at 9:00am and are scheduled through early afternoon.


Q.    Can I request a certain coach or team?

A.   Many factors are considered when dividing teams.  Age, Gender, and Skill level.  Special consideration is given to parents that volunteer to coach, team mom  or sponsor a team.

Q.    May my child play in an age division that does not correspond with his/her
current age?

A.    Yes, but the move to another age division must be a higher age division
and not a lower age division.

Q.    Will my daughter have to play with boys?

A.    During the Fall season we have separate girls and boys teams in the Under 8 through Under 14, our Under 4, Under 6 and Teen division (18 and under) are co-ed.  We may find it necessary to have the Under 14 division as co-ed during the Spring as well - depending on how many teams we have.

Q.    What do I need to bring to registration?

A.    There is no need for a birth certificate.  Just knowing general information
about your child is all that is required.

Q.    What does the registration fee cover?

A.    The registration fee pays for your child's uniform, trophy and insurance
protection.  In addition, the fees also pay for Park equipment such as soccer
nets, goals, benches, field maintenance, lining of the fields and any other
equipment necessary to maintain a soccer complex.

Q.    My family has had bad experiences at other soccer clubs; how can we be assured that it won't happen with the CSA?

A.    The CSA was founded on the fact that other soccer clubs did not have the
child's and parents best interests.  In forming the CSA, bylaws were put
in place so that the focus is on the child.  In addition, it is our desire
to accommodate the parents with same night practice for siblings during our Fall Season so no child is deprived of playing soccer because of a parent's busy schedule.

Q.    What type of equipment do I need to buy for my child to play CSA soccer?

A.    The league buys your child's jersey, shorts and socks during the Fall, you will be responsible for shin guards and soccer cleats.  For the Spring season  you will be responsible for black shorts, black socks as well as shin guards and soccer cleats.

Q.  WHAT IS YOUR REFUND POLICY?

A.  We are unable to honor requests for refunds after registrations.