Classic Program
The MAYSA Classic league is a local opportunity to area teams to compete at a higher developmental level. The SAYSA Classic program offered for those players looking to take their game beyond the recreational level.
2010/2011 Classic Team Informational Meeting
All parents of players interested in trying out for SAYSA Classic Teams for the
2010/2011 seasons should plan to attend this informational meeting:
Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Stoughton Area Senior Center
Players who are currently playing in the following age groups are encouraged to tryout:
- U9
- U10
- U11
- 12
If you are unable to attend, please contact either Ted Judy (tjudy@tedsfishroom.com, h: 608.205.2241, m: 608.659.0540) or Peter Bausch (608.873.8372).
Classic Team Tryout Dates
| Level | Date | Location | Rain Date |
| U11 Mixed | Friday, May 21st 5:30-7:30 p.m. |
Kegonsa School | Friday, June 4th 4:00-5:30 p.m. Kegonsa School |
| U12 Girls | Wednesday, May 26th 5:30-7:30 p.m. |
Virgin Lake Park | Friday, June 4th 6:00-7:30 p.m. Kegonsa School |
| U12 Mixed | Tuesday, May 25th 5:30-7:30 p.m. |
Virgin Lake Park | Thursday, May 27th 5:30-7:30 p.m. Virgin Lake Park |
| U13 Mixed | Thursday, May 20th 5:00-7:00 p.m. |
Sandhill School | Friday, June 4th 6:00-7:30 p.m. Kegonsa School |
Every effort will be made to place all players who want to be on a Classic league team onto a Classic squad.
Classic Seasons
As with SAYSA Recreational teams, Classic teams play together for two 12-week seasons (Fall and Spring).
Fall: August 16, 2010 to November 7, 2010
Spring: March 20, 2011 to June 12, 2011
Training
Two training sessions will be held each week conducted by professional (paid) qualified trainers. Additional specialty training sessions (footskills, goalkeeper, air control, etc…) will also be available.
Games
The MAYSA Classic league schedules eight games each season. All of the games are in the Madison area. Most games are on Saturday or Sunday, although weekday games may be scheduled to accommodate tournaments.
Tournaments
SAYSA Classic teams will each participate in three weekend tournaments in the Madison area. Additional tournaments are permitted, but will have additional cost. Tournaments are typically weekend events in which two games are played on Saturday and up to three are played on Sunday.
Uniforms
SAYSA does not have a standard uniform. Each team is responsible for organizing, purchasing and distributing their kit. The cost for uniforms is NOT included in the team fees. A soccer uniform kit typically costs $50 – $75 and will be used during both the Fall and Spring seasons.
Coaches and Trainers
Wherever possible each classic team will have a licensed volunteer head coach and a paid professional trainer. In the absence of a volunteer coach a professional trainer MAY be pressed into service as a coach; however, it is also possible that the absence of a coach will result in there being no classic team. WE NEED COACHES. (Half of the SAYSA Registration Fee is waived for children of SAYSA coaches.)
Classic Team Fees
Classic team fees are $600 for the entire year (Fall and Spring seasons). Breakdown of fees
SAYSA 2010/2011 Classic League Teams
The MAYSA Classic league is a local opportunity to area teams to compete at a higher developmental level. The SAYSA Classic program offered for those players looking to take their game beyond the recreational level.
The Classic seasons
As with SAYSA Recreational teams, Classic teams play together for two 12-week seasons (Fall and Spring).
Fall – August 16 – November 7
Spring – March 20 - June 12
Training
Two training sessions will be held each week conducted by professional (paid) qualified trainers. Additional specialty training sessions (footskills, goalkeeper, air control, etc…) will also be available.
Games
The MAYSA Classic league schedules eight games each season. All of the games are in the Madison area. Most games are on Saturday or Sunday, although weekday games may be scheduled to accommodate tournaments.
Tournaments
SAYSA Classic teams will each participate in three weekend tournaments in the Madison area. Additional tournaments are permitted, but will have additional cost. Tournaments are typically weekend events in which two games are played on Saturday and up to three are played on Sunday.
Uniforms
SAYSA does not have a standard uniform. Each team is responsible for organizing, purchasing and distributing their kit. The cost for uniforms is NOT included in the team fees. A soccer uniform kit typically costs $50 – $75 and will be used during both the Fall and Spring seasons.
Coaches and Trainers
Wherever possible each classic team will have a licensed volunteer head coach and a paid professional trainer. In the absence of a volunteer coach a professional trainer MAY be pressed into service as a coach; however, it is also possible that the absence of a coach will result in there being no classic team… WE NEED COACHES. (Half of the SAYSA Registration Fee is waived for children of SAYSA coaches.)
Classic Team Fees
Classic team fees are $600 for the entire year (Fall and Spring seasons).
SAYSA Registration fee $100 (due at time of player registration)
Fall Team fee $250 (due date… see invitation section below)
Spring Team Fee $250 (due by Jan. 28, 2011)
Team fees include:
- training fee
- referee fee
- tournament fees
Tryouts/Evaluations & Team Formation
Classic team players are selected through a process of evaluation at scheduled tryouts (schedule attached). Every effort will be made to place all interested players on a Classic team. However, in the event there are not enough players to fill an additional squad some players will not be invited onto a Classic team. Those players will be placed by SAYSA onto a recreational team unless told not to do so.
Invitations
- U11 invitations will arrive via email on June 6
- U12+ invitations will arrive via email on June 14
A player should either accept or reject an invitation to play on a Classic team within 24 hours of the offer. After that time the position on the team will be offered to a different player. A player’s spot on the roster is only guaranteed by the payment of the Fall team fee:
- U11 team fees are due by Friday, June 11
- U12+ team fees are due by Friday, June 18
FAQ
Will classic soccer conflict with other sports?
The most frequent conflicts we encounter are with hockey and baseball. Missing trainings and games will result in less playing time, and may influence the club’s decision to place a frequently absent player on a future Classic team.
Are games scheduled on Sundays?
Yes, but whenever possible we try to schedule the games late in the day. We have no control over tournament schedules.
Can Spring-only players play on a Classic team?
Maybe. If there are unexpected openings on a Classic team a Spring-only player may be invited to fill the spot. Spring-only players who want to be considered for a classic team need to be at the tryouts and be registered as a Spring-only player with SAYSA.
Can my daughter play on a mixed team instead of an all-girls team?
Yes. Any girl that tries out for a mixed team will be considered for a spot on a mixed team.
If my U11-age child tries out for a U12 team and does not get an invitation, can s/he still play Classic?
Yes. Because we are a small club and our evaluators look at all the players, if a young player is not invited to play up the evaluators may advise that the player be offered a spot in that child’s correct age group. The opposite is also possible. A young player with the ability to do so may be offered a position on an older team. In either case the final decision to play or not rests with you.
If my child played on a Classic team last year, will they automatically be placed onto a classic team this year?
There are no guarantees in a tryout scenario. SAYSA will endeavor to place all players to want to play classic onto a classic team. If there are not enough players to fill an additional squad at an age group some of the players trying out will not receive an invitation.
| Amount | Due Date | |
| SAYSA Registration fee | $100.00 | Due at time of player registration |
| Fall Team fee | $250.00 | Due date see invitation section below |
| Spring Team fee | $250.00 | Due by January 28, 2011 |
Team fees include:
- training fee
- referee fee
- tournament fees
Tryouts/Evaluations & Team Formation
Classic team players are selected through a process of evaluation at scheduled tryouts (schedule attached). Every effort will be made to place all interested players on a Classic team. However, in the event there are not enough players to fill an additional squad some players will not be invited onto a Classic team. Those players will be placed by SAYSA onto a recreational team unless told not to do so.
Invitations
- U11 invitations will arrive via email on June 6, 2010
- U12+ invitations will arrive via email on June 14, 2010
A player should either accept or reject an invitation to play on a Classic team within 24 hours of the offer. After that time the position on the team will be offered to a different player. A player’s spot on the roster is only guaranteed by the payment of the Fall team fee:
- U11 team fees are due by Friday, June 11, 2010
- U12+ team fees are due by Friday, June 18, 2010
FAQ
Will classic soccer conflict with other sports?
The most frequent conflicts we encounter are with hockey and baseball. Missing trainings and games will result in less playing time, and may influence the club’s decision to place a frequently absent player on a future Classic team.
Are games scheduled on Sundays?
Yes, but whenever possible we try to schedule the games late in the day. We have no control over tournament schedules.
Can Spring-only players play on a Classic team?
Maybe. If there are unexpected openings on a Classic team a Spring-only player may be invited to fill the spot. Spring-only players who want to be considered for a classic team need to be at the tryouts and be registered as a Spring-only player with SAYSA.
Can my daughter play on a mixed team instead of an all-girls team?
Yes. Any girl that tries out for a mixed team will be considered for a spot on a mixed team.
If my U11-age child tries out for a U12 team and does not get an invitation, can s/he still play Classic?
Yes. Because we are a small club and our evaluators look at all the players, if a young player is not invited to play up the evaluators may advise that the player be offered a spot in that child’s correct age group. The opposite is also possible. A young player with the ability to do so may be offered a position on an older team. In either case the final decision to play or not rests with you.
If my child played on a Classic team last year, will they automatically be placed onto a classic team this year?
There are no guarantees in a tryout scenario. SAYSA will endeavor to place all players to want to play classic onto a classic team. If there are not enough players to fill an additional squad at an age group some of the players trying out will not receive an invitation.