PISA Recreation Soccer

COVID-19 UPDATE: May 30, 2020

Dear PISA Families,
 
We are back!
 
We JUST received word yesterday that US Club Soccer is lifting the sanctions on our member organization’s activities effective May 18. (SEE NEWS)
After After following US Club sanctioning as well as CDC/NC, and NHC guidelines, we are ready to move into the next phase of PISA Soccer. FINALLY! 😊. We are all upset about Spring season schedule having to be postponed, but that is all that has happened, and we are ready to move forward as best and safely as we can. We will not let this interfere with our mission of providing a fun and rewarding soccer experience.
We are doing this by introducing SUMMER SMALL SIDED GAMES. This way no one has to wait until “Fall” to scratch that itch and get back out onto the fields! We have just reserved fields for summer months of June and July and will begin summer training and kick-around sessions beginning in June. Exact schedule for each age group will be announced on May 31.
 
Sessions will be divided by gender and age and be led by our professional coaching staff! (see PISA Hurricanes Coaches Page). Recreation coaches are encouraged to participate in helping lead the sessions, learn some new techniques and training drills for you to use with your teams once the 8-week session. ALL players in each age group are encouraged (not required) to come out for the open training, both Recreation and Hurricanes! New to PISA? No problem, we will be posting a separate Summer Session Registration for you to participate as well.
 
But…this is absolutely FREE to all PISA players who were registered and paid up for the Spring 2020 season! Your registration will not only cover these 8 week sessions, but also your full Recreation fee when we roll right-into the Fall season by starting EARLY! Instead of starting in September, first games will be tentatively scheduled for August 15! This way, no sitting around during the summer months and no need to wait any longer to make-up for the Spring season. 
 
We know of no other clubs offering refunds for Spring, and unfortunately neither can we at this point since so many pre-season expenses have already been incurred in anticipation of the season starting, including all team jerseys, player insurance, new goals, field paint and lining, even port-a-johns, etc. Don’t worry, your fees are being honored 100% roll-over to next. Not only for the summer sessions but for this upcoming season starting in August as well!  We were right there…teams were made, schedules were set, and we were ready to start games that Saturday. Only expenses not incurred are the continuing field maintenance, referee fees, and awards. This is the reason we are honoring all players, keeping teams as they are, and will be distributing the jerseys to coaches at the end of the Summer Small Sided Season.
 
We are SO excited to get back out onto the fields with this new structure and season never offered before. Keep a watch for upcoming PISA Summer Small Sided Sessions to be posted 6pm May 31.
 
-PISA Staff
Recreation structure
The Recreation Program is a fun environment for players of all skill levels from beginners to advanced. Boys and girls ages 3 to 18 are placed on single gender teams in their own grade. PISA has one of the largest Recreation Programs having multiple teams and competition in each age group. Since players are allowed to participate in Recreation as well as Academy, and even Hurricanes, you will find the Recreation Program to be challenging as there are many skilled players throughout the divisions. Travel team players and as high school players also join.

Fall 2020 Recreation Registration
New Player Forms coming June 1
​FAQ-Recreation Program
  • What is included in the registration?
Registration fees covers player jerseys and a regular season games. # games depends on #teams in your division. All that is required are black shorts/socks & shin-guards. Cleats are desirable, but not required. Visit our sponsors Play-it-Again Sports and Omega Sports for specials on soccer gear. Fees also cover referees for ages 6+, field paint, goals, nets, field reservations, balls and other equipment.
  • ​How Are Teams Formed?
Team assignments can vary from season to season since many factors come into play including different team sponsors or coaches. But the primary criteria for team assignments for Recreation League are, in order: Coach's child, Sponsor's Child, Gender, Grade, Age, School, Zip Code. 
  • Can my child play with their grade? 
Players are grouped by grade. Children born after the 8/1 cutoff will be placed-up with their grade. Children cannot "play-down" if old for their grade.
  • ​Can I request a certain coach? 
The registration form has space to enter a coach's name. As long as the child falls into the same gender, grade, and age group as that coach, we can consider them for that team if there is open space. However, players who were on that team previously have first consideration.
  • ​Can I coach?
​A short online course and background check are required to coach a team however is a very simple process and well-worth it. You not only get to pick your practice day/time/location, but also receive a $10 gift card to Buffalo Wild Wings and a coach shirt. Simply complete the area on your child's registration form for the team you wish to be considered and come to the coaches' orientation. See COACH PAGE for more information.
  • When & where are PRACTICES? 
Practice is entirely up to whoever coaches that team. So if you want to coach, you get to choose the best day/time to fit your schedule! PISA has practice fields at Carolina Beach, Veterans Park, Ashley HS, Murray & Myrtle Grove MS, and Pine Valley, Codington, Alderman elementary schools 
  • When & where are GAMES? 
Games are on Saturdays between 9am-12pm for ages 3,4,5. Ages 6-18 are between 9am-4pm, and they may occasionally have a week-night game due to a rain make-up. Your game times may not be the same time each Saturday due to many teams and coaching schedules. Majority of games are played at Veterans Park complex, but no further than Carolina Beach or Myrtle Grove depending on age group and game rotation. 
  • How come my child did not get on the team I requested?
That coach is not coaching this season. That coach is not in your age group. The team sponsor changed. Not enough players asked for that team/coach. Not any space open on that team...etc. 
  • What happens if we do not get on the team/coach I requested?
Remaining players are then divided and grouped by Grade, Age, School, Zip Code. As space allows, players will be added to teams with openings. We try to grant as many requests as possible to make it fun for kids and convenient for parents, but cannot guarantee granting all requests.

Team Sponsors

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Since PISA is a non-profit organization, we rely purely on registrations but also business sponsorships to sustain the league. Becoming a team sponsor is easy, fun, excellent advertising, and is tax-deductible. For more information, refer to Team Sponsors page.

Recreation Refund Policy:

Once a registration form is received, immediate costs are incurred by PISA including purchase of uniforms, screen printing, insurance, etc. In an effort to continue to keep our costs low, refunds are only available prior to the final deadline; and a $30 administrative fee is applied. There are no refunds after the final registration deadline unless child cannot be placed on a team.