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Middleton Soccer Club FAQ


How is MSC structured?

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How does MSC communicate?

MSC will send out updates and information via email.  Please be sure your email address is correct in GotSport, and please watch for incoming emails from Middleton Soccer Club or GotSport.

​​What age group is my player?

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​What is the time commitment for the Recreational program?

Recreational players registering in the fall are registering for fall and spring. Fall usually runs from end of August to end of October, and spring soccer resumes in March until end of May.

We also offer a spring registration for those players who missed it in the fall.  Spring registration opens beginning of January.  
​U4: 2 practices a week (45 min), scrimmages during practice.
U6: 2 practices a week (45 min), 1 game on weekends.
U8: 2 practices a week (45-60 min), 1 game on weekends.
U10: 2 practices a week (60 min), 1-2 games on weekends.
U12: 2 practices a week (90 min), 1-2 games on weekends.
U14: 2 practices a week (90 min), 1-2 games on weekends.

Do you have a fall-only registration for Recreational?

We are a full-year program, but if your player is unable to return in the spring, please let your coach and registrar@middletonsoccer.org know.

How do I join the Competitive program?

Our competitive program is by invite only based on club tryouts.  All players U9+ are invited to tryouts, which are typically held the beginning of June.  Coaches will notify the players who are invited to the team.  Remaining players are encouraged to register for one of our recreational teams.

What is the time commitment for the Competitive program?

The competitive program is a full-year program and runs from June to May.  D3L games typically run from end of August to end of October and resume in March until May.

U9/U10: 2 practices a week (75 min), 1-2 games/week
U11/U12: 2 practices a week (90 min), 1-2 games/week
U13+: 3 practices a week (90 min-120 min), 1-2 games/week

​Minimum of two tournaments determined by your coach.  Tournaments may require travel.

What days will my player practice?

A perk for our volunteer coaches is that they work with our field coordinator to choose what practice days and times work best.  Because of this, we are unable to predetermine practice days and times.

What if I need to miss a practice or a game?

Please let your coach know ahead of time.

Practices don't work for our schedule.  Can I switch teams?

We understand schedules can get hectic!  However, in consideration of the number of players, teams, and coaches MSC manages, and the valuable time of our coach and board volunteers, MSC does not honor requests for teams, coaches, or players when forming teams. Switching teams for schedules, friends, or family is not permitted. Honoring requests results in a burden on the volunteer coaches and can result in the shorting or overloading of teams. Special requests for emergencies or direct family members can be considered upon request and reviewed by the managing member or Board of Directors.

How will my coach get a hold of me?

Here are some methods coaches may use:
  • Emailing through GotSport
  • Texting
  • Email
  • MOJO Sports App

What does my player need to bring to practice?

  • water bottle with plenty of water
  • ball if they have one
  • cleats (no toe cleat)
  • shin guards
  • socks to go over shin guards
  • optional: bug spray and sunscreen

What does my player need to bring to a game?

  • uniform
  • water bottle with plenty of water
  • ball if they have one
  • cleats (no toe cleat)
  • shin guards
  • socks to go over shin guards
  • optional: bug spray and sunscreen

What size of ball does my player use?

U4 to U8: Size 3
U9 to U12: Size 4
U13+: Size 5

What are the game rules?

Academy
League America
Competitive D3L

How long are the games?

U6 to U8: (4) 10-min qtrs; 2-min btwn qtrs; 5-min halftime
U9/U10: (2) 25-min halves; 5-min halftime
U11/U12: (2) 30-min halves; 5-min halftime
U13/U14: (2) 35-min halves; 5-min halftime
U15/U16: (2) 40-min halves; 5-min halftime


​Will our team have a referee?

There is a nationwide shortage of referees, but MSC and IYSA are making the most of it with what refs are available.  If you are assigned a ref, please be sure you and your team are treating them kindly.

U4-U8​
These age groups do not have assigned refs, so coaches will ref the game or may ask for volunteers.
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Recreational U10
MSC tries to cover games with the few refs we have, but please be aware that coaches or parents may need to step in if a ref is unavailable or is a no-show.

Recreational U11+ (League America)
IYSA assigns refs to games, but please be aware that coaches or parents may need to step in if a ref is unavailable or is a no-show.

Competitive
IYSA assigns refs to games, but please be aware that coaches or parents may need to step in if a ref is unavailable or is a no-show.

What jersey color should my player wear?

Academy (Rec U6-U10)
  • (H) or Home team wears white
  • (A) or Away team wears blue

League America (Rec U11+)
Each team must have alternate color of jersey or training vest. In cases of color similarity, the designated home team (listed first) will change jerseys.  

(But here's what the IYSA Comp league follows):
  • (H) or Home team wears light-colored
  • (A) or Away team wears dark

Competitive
  • (H) or Home team wears light-colored
  • (A) or Away team wears dark
  • Team in incorrect color will have to change

​Middleton Soccer Club, Inc.
P.O. Box 832
Middleton, ID 8364

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    • Policies >
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  • About Us
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