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Oct. 13 Message: Explanation of current events
At this time we are only accepting player registrations from players registered in Spring 2020 who did not yet get placed
If you have not heard from a coach or were not placed on a team by now, you most likely did not complete a FALL 2020 RETURNING PLAYER RECREATION FORM. Multiple emails were sent throughout summer & fall, and registration forms were posted online and available from June 15 through September 30; the longest we have ever kept registrations open for over 3 months before forming teams. Both the emails and the website indicated that all players from Spring 2020 must complete a new form to know who is playing and coaching. We could not extend the deadline any longer as we were running out of time to make even a shortened season given Governors Order Phase 2.5 now allowed us to open up to more teams.
Although players from Spring 2020 were granted a 100% credit to be applied to Fall season, they are NOT automatically registered. This is not a change in our process or different than any other Fall or Spring season; parents must register each season so we know who is playing.
We have heard from many coaches and players who chose not to return due to COVID concerns, and we support their decision.
This is a major post-COVID reason why new registration forms are so important; to know who is, and who is not playing, and who is coaching to make teams. Another reason for requiring a new registration form is to bring in new players and integrate them onto teams. Without knowing who is returning from Spring, we do not know how many places there are on teams that need to be filled.
From those players that registered, we attempted to keep those teams together to the extent; 1) we had a coach, 2) we had enough players returning on that team, 3) we had enough players in the division to make enough teams. We were dealing with many variables including coaches/players signing up and then changing their mind AFTER we had already formed teams for that division. This required us to start all over and find other coaches, divide remaining players onto existing teams where there were openings. We can only make teams from those that register, not those that might sign up later.
This is the main reason why a team name, coach and even players may not be the same as Spring since the Fall teams were made from the remaining players from Spring who registered in time.
The only division as of this time which is not completed is 1st grade girls due to having only 2 coaches for 4 teams. We have sent numerous emails out to that division parents requesting assistance to get started. We will continue to reach out. However if you are in any other age/gender division other than 1st grade girls and have not heard from a coach or been placed on a team,
complete the FALL 2020 RETURNING RECREATION PLAYER FORM and we will attempt to get you placed for the remainder of the season.
Remember, since teams have already been formed from those that registered, your placement may be with a different team or coach;
Will depend entirely on if there is room left on a team after players from Spring who registered in time and new players have been placed.
At this time we are only accepting player registrations from players registered in Spring 2020 who did not yet get placed
If you have not heard from a coach or were not placed on a team by now, you most likely did not complete a FALL 2020 RETURNING PLAYER RECREATION FORM. Multiple emails were sent throughout summer & fall, and registration forms were posted online and available from June 15 through September 30; the longest we have ever kept registrations open for over 3 months before forming teams. Both the emails and the website indicated that all players from Spring 2020 must complete a new form to know who is playing and coaching. We could not extend the deadline any longer as we were running out of time to make even a shortened season given Governors Order Phase 2.5 now allowed us to open up to more teams.
Although players from Spring 2020 were granted a 100% credit to be applied to Fall season, they are NOT automatically registered. This is not a change in our process or different than any other Fall or Spring season; parents must register each season so we know who is playing.
We have heard from many coaches and players who chose not to return due to COVID concerns, and we support their decision.
This is a major post-COVID reason why new registration forms are so important; to know who is, and who is not playing, and who is coaching to make teams. Another reason for requiring a new registration form is to bring in new players and integrate them onto teams. Without knowing who is returning from Spring, we do not know how many places there are on teams that need to be filled.
From those players that registered, we attempted to keep those teams together to the extent; 1) we had a coach, 2) we had enough players returning on that team, 3) we had enough players in the division to make enough teams. We were dealing with many variables including coaches/players signing up and then changing their mind AFTER we had already formed teams for that division. This required us to start all over and find other coaches, divide remaining players onto existing teams where there were openings. We can only make teams from those that register, not those that might sign up later.
This is the main reason why a team name, coach and even players may not be the same as Spring since the Fall teams were made from the remaining players from Spring who registered in time.
The only division as of this time which is not completed is 1st grade girls due to having only 2 coaches for 4 teams. We have sent numerous emails out to that division parents requesting assistance to get started. We will continue to reach out. However if you are in any other age/gender division other than 1st grade girls and have not heard from a coach or been placed on a team,
complete the FALL 2020 RETURNING RECREATION PLAYER FORM and we will attempt to get you placed for the remainder of the season.
Remember, since teams have already been formed from those that registered, your placement may be with a different team or coach;
Will depend entirely on if there is room left on a team after players from Spring who registered in time and new players have been placed.
OCT. 11 UPDATE:
All players that have completed a FALL 2020 Recreation Form through 10/1/2020 have now been placed on teams. Any forms received after October 1 are being placed this week. Once your child has been placed, you will receive an email with the team/coach information. Please do not continue to email us as this will only slow the process since takes us away from working to get players on teams.
All parents, players, and coaches are required to read and comply with the "PISA Return-to-Play Guidelines".
Fall 2020 Recreation
Spring registrations are valid for 100% credit for Fall, however a FALL Registration Form must be complete to know you are playing.
Fall registration period June 15-Sept.29 (registration now closed)
In adherence with the new Governor's Order #169, we are moving to "Phase 3" which will allow us to continue to move forward with the intent to play this Fall. However since the effective date of the order was only announced on Sept. 30, will need to push back our calendar to Oct.10 start date. This is based on the number of registrations received and coaches who volunteered to know if we have enough to make teams and schedule them. Since Fall season was postponed due to COVID-19, players who were registered in Spring are being offered 100% credit toward the Fall season. We opened registrations on June 15 and extended the registrations to Sept. 29; the longest ever held open to try our best to give parents opportunity to register & participate.
If you are interested in getting onto a team mid-season, please EMAIL THE REGISTRAR to see if there are openings available.
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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.
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. |
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FAQ-Recreation Program
- What is included in the registration?
- How Are Teams Formed?
- Can my child play with their grade?
- Can I request a certain coach?
- Can I coach?
- When & where are PRACTICES?
- When & where are GAMES?
- How come my child did not get on the team I requested?
- What happens if we do not get on the team/coach I requested?
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 $35 administrative fee is applied.
There are no refunds after the final registration deadline unless child cannot be placed on a team.
In an effort to continue to keep our costs low, refunds are only available prior to the final deadline; and a $35 administrative fee is applied.
There are no refunds after the final registration deadline unless child cannot be placed on a team.