When are the registration dates?
Fall Season - April 1-25
Spring Season - January 1-31

Under which age group does my child fall?
The age groups are determined by your child’s age as of August 1, 2014.
U9 – Age 7-8 as of 8/1/14
U10 – Age 9 as of 8/1/14
U11 – Age 10 as of 8/1/14
U12 – Age 11 as of 8/1/14
U13 – Age 12 as of 8/1/14
U14 – Age 13 as of 8/1/14
 
Is there a mandatory tryout?
Yes, all players are required to tryout before being considered for placement on a travel team.  Tryouts for the fall season are held on the first Sunday in May.  For new players who need to try out for the spring season, those are scheduled in February.
 
How does the team selection process work?
Following the tryouts, the CAYS Executive Committee and current coaches of the team meet to finalize the roster for each team.  The following criteria are used for team selection: Tryout scores, Coach’s input, Past season performance, Attitude, Work Ethic, and Sportsmanship.  If a child makes the team for the fall season, he/she is guaranteed a roster spot for the spring season also.
 
What are the dates for each season?
Fall season – Practices begin in mid-August; Games run from September through beginning of November
Spring season – Practices begin in mid-March, Games run from April through beginning of June
 
How many games does each team play?
The CPYSL season consists of 8 games (normally 4 home, 4 away).  Teams may also choose to participate in tournaments in addition to the league games.
 
When are practices and games?
Practices are held twice a week between Monday-Thursday and the hours of 5:30-8:00pm.  Make-up practices will be scheduled as needed.
 
U9-U12 – Games are scheduled on Saturdays between the hours of 10:00am and 4:00pm.
U13 & Up – Games are scheduled on Sundays between the hours of 1:00 and 4:30pm.
 
Where are practices and HOME games held?
All practices and HOME games are held at the George B. Stuart Athletic Fields, located at 1213 Rockledge Drive, Carlisle, PA 17015.  See the “Fields” tab for directions and more info.
 
How far do travel teams travel for away games?
The average travel time is 30-45 minutes; however some games may be up to an hour or more.
 
What equipment is required to participate?
Shin guards are mandatory for all practices and games.  Your child should bring a soccer ball to practice (see below for correct size).  Soccer cleats are strongly recommended over sneakers (baseball cleats are NOT allowed).  Players are encouraged to bring a water bottle to practices and games.
 
What size soccer ball does my child need?
U9-U12 – Size 4
U13 & Up – Size 5
 
What does the registration fee include?
The registration fee includes player, team, club and insurance fees paid to CPYSL and EPYSA, Administration fees, Referee Fees, and Field maintenance/upkeep/lining fees.
 
Are there any other fees I will be required to pay beyond the registration fee?
Yes, you will be required to purchase a uniform and pay for any tournaments your team decides to participate in.
 
Is there a fundraising requirement?
Yes, all participants are required to fulfill the fundraiser requirement once during the soccer year.  So if you participate in the fall fundraiser, you do NOT need to participate during the spring season.
 
The fundraising options are as follows:
1) Pay the buyout of $30 for the first child, $15 for the second child, and $0 for any others;
2) Participate in the Sandwich Sale by selling a designated # of sandwiches/subs
3) Purchase a designated amount of CAYS Apparel/Gear