GNSC Frequently Asked Questions

How is the Gold Nugget Youth Soccer Club managed?
GNSC is a volunteer operation. Parents and community members volunteer their time to fulfill the various positions and needs of the Club including acting as a member of the Board, the decision-making body of the Club. The Board conducts monthly meetings to discuss all areas and responsibilities within the Club.

What is the age requirement for players?
The player must be 5 by August 1st of the current season. If the player turns 18 on or before August 1st of the current season, he/she is eligible to play. Club policy for the U6 age-group:  All players that are 5 years of age by August 1st are automatically eligible for U6 play.  4 year-old players are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.  Those players are encouraged to register, but should be aware that they may be asked to wait an additional season.

What is the duration of the soccer season?
The official season begins in the Fall and ends in Mid-November.

When are games and practices held?
Practices schedules are established by the coach of each individual team and usually begin in the month of August. Practice schedules may vary from team to team but usually take place one to three times per week. Games are established by the Club and are usually played on Saturdays.

Why must a new picture be submitted every season at registration?
The photos are used to make "player passes," which the referees check prior to the start of each game to verify that the player belongs on that particular team.

What if I do not have an official copy of my child's birth certificate?
GNSC will only accept an official birth record. You will need to contact the office of the county recorder within the county your child was born to obtain an official copy of your child's birth certificate.

On what team will my child play?
An effort is made to group players by their school of attendance to increase the likelihood they will play with someone they know.

Returning players may return to their prior year teams, unless for some reason, the team loses its coach. In that case, the players will be kept together and placed on another team with a new coach.

Returning players who have the desire to return to their previous team, may submit their request on the registration form by simply listing the name of the coach they wish to play for.

When will I be notified about my child's team and coach?
Team assignments are conducted in July. Team lists will be distributed to coaches at their first meeting (in early August). It is the responsibility of each coach to contact their team members at their earliest possible convenience.

What is the difference between Recreation and Select level soccer?
Most soccer players in the GNSC play at Recreation level. The U-10 to U-19 Select Level is designed for players who are searching for a more competitive-style of play and challenge. Players who possess the skills necessary to compete at the Select level, can attend Select Level tryouts. These are the teams you may see on local fields in July and August. Select Soccer teams need to begin their practice schedules earlier than recreation-level players in order to become better prepared for tournaments that take place in late Summer.

Who may tryout for Select soccer?
All players may tryout for teams in age groups that we have coaches to support.

Can I play on both a Select and Recreation team?
No. CYSA rules do not allow for that.