Register for applicable tournaments – deadlines can be up to 6 weeks prior to tournament dates, so be aware!
- Acquire official roster from VP of Select or VP of Rec (signed by NSYSA Registrar). Rosters should be requested at least 2 weeks prior to the tournament, preferably sooner.
- ASAP – block 15-16 hotel rooms early for group rates. This may be done prior to tryouts to ensure a spot! Make sure to email parents with deadline for group rate. Email again a few days before offer expires. People do wait until the last minute for these reservations. Everyone should call to reserve their own room using their own credit cards – do not front any money.
- At U14 age group, LPTs (League Placement Tournament) are in June.
- Teams at all age groups may play in the State Cup (starts after fall season ends).
- Create checklist of items to bring to tournaments and games. A sample of useful items follows:
- rain/sun canopy for hot weather, some teams bring a cooler of wet towels and spraying water fans
- team wind blade or flag
- plenty of ice
- players are responsible for their own: jerseys (both colors), drinks, snacks, ball, water, sunblock or rain gear, change of clothes etc.
- Someone could forget everything so spares are good.
Send out field directions a few days before the game/tournament, with link to the tournament website. Add ideas on “carbing up” and hydrating, if desired. Also include information reminding players what to bring.
