Classics FC Competitive Program
 The Classics FC Competitive Program is designed to offer players/coaches the opportunity to play soccer at a level above the OYAA recreational program as players move towards the Classics Premier Program.

The CFC Competitive program highlights...

· 1 year commitment – Fall (August, September and October) and Spring (March, April and May) seasons; the expectations is that players will participate on their the team for one calendar year.

· Teams are coached by volunteer parent coaches. The coaches have access to developmental workshops in the Fall, Winter and Spring under the direction of the Classics Premier Coaching Staff and Directors of Coaching.

· Coaches must submit a Team Application; coaches form their own teams – Coaches CAN NOT hold a tryout or any other selection/assessment type process. Teams can be dropped from the program if they hold tryouts for teams joining the CFC competitive program.

·Individual players can register; the individual players will be assigned to a team as space is available. New teams may be formed if there are enough players in an age group/gender and a coach volunteers his/her time.

· Player uniforms are not included in the cost of participation. Each player must purchase 2 jerseys, 2 shorts, 2 socks.  The cost of the 6 items is approximately $130.  Players are given 2 practice t-shirts included with their fee.  Players have the option of purchasing a CFC Warm-up Jacket, pants and bag.

· Winter Indoor Training -- Each team will receive 5 indoor practices at SuperKick between November and March.

· Tournaments:  Teams will attend the league's end-of-season tournament.  Teams may also choose to attend 1 competitive tournament per season. The tournament must be within the state of Ohio. Teams at the competitive program are not permitted to travel outside the state of Ohio.  The extra tournament is paid for by the families on the team.

· Teams will participate in the Ohio Champions League.  The OCL offers coaches the opportunity to self schedule games.

How to sign Up?

Teams: Coaches must complete and return a CFC Competitive Team Application by Tuesday, June 9^th. The application captures team name, coach contact information and the anticipated roster – players names and date of birth. All players listed on the roster are required to complete the CFC E-registration process Thursday, June 9^th. Parents are asked to list their child’s head coaches name during the E-registration process.  This will help quicly assign the child to the proper team. 

Individual Players: the CFC Competitive program accepts individual player registrations. Players should leave the head coach information option blank. Classics FC will make every effort to assign players to a team in their own age group. Classics FC may also consider forming new teams comprised of players who registered individually. All players are required to complete the CFC E-registration process by Thursday, June 9th.

Team Registration Deadline - Head Coach Only
The head coach must submit the Team Application by Thursday, June 9, 2011. Applications received after Thursday, June 9th may be placed on a wait list. The application is emailed to Mike Lentz at MLentz@insight.rr.com

2010 Classics FC Competitive Program Team Application

Player E-Registrations
All players (on a team or looking for a team) must complete the E-registration process.

Online Registration Process -- Ends: Thursday, June 9th


Player Fees: 
U9 to U12 = $410
U13 = $450 (this fee is more because the the league, league tournament, per player registration fee and field maintance costs increase). 

This fee includes all league and referee fees (max of five home games), coach equipment bag, 5 indoor practices at SuperKick, and end-of-season league tournament. The competitive tournament option is additional expense. Players must provide their own shoes, shin guards, soccer ball and water bottle.

The fees are paid in 2 installments. Payments must be made with credit card using the Classics FC online E-registration system.

Payment Schedule
Payment #1 = $200 due June 13^th (required during online acceptance process)
Payment #2 = $210/ $250 is due on September 1, 2011

Refunds – Payment #1 is a non-refundable commitment fee and reserves your child’s place on a team in the Classics FC Competitive Program. After September 1^st, refunds are only given if a child is injured and unable to play the rest of the year (doctor’s note required), or the family moves outside a geographical area that prohibit the child from participating on their CFC team. Refunds would also be given to individual players who are not assigned to a team.  Please note that all fees paid are non-refundable for players who quit once their position has been accepted. In case of injury, fees will be prorated against the remaining season and credited towards the next season's fees.

Coach Formation Meeting – Mandatory (team must be represented)
When: Sunday, June 19 Time: early evening Location: SuperKick

* additional details will be emailed to the coaches by Wednesday, June 15; this meeting is mandatory; the team's assistant coach is welcome to attend with or in place of head coach.

Uniform Fittings
Because ALL players will purchase their own uniforms, Classics FC will hold a uniform fitting session on Monday, June 13th.  This will be in conjunction with the Team Commitment meeting.  There will be samples to try-on.  The uniforms are good for 2 years.  The Classics FC Program Information Packet has a list of required items.  If a player can not attend the uniform fitting session, please email MLentz@insight.rr.com