Frequently Asked Questions

• How old does my kid have to be to play soccer at MFC?
• We have teams for kids from ages 4 through 10 in our Rec program.
• VYSL teams typically are ages 8 to 14.

• When is registration?
• In-person registration will be at the Simis Cafeteria on August 23rd and September 6th from 8:am to noon.

• Are the teams all-boys and all-girls, or are they co-ed?
• All Rec teams are co-ed.
• VYSL teams are gender-based (for scheduling).

• What if I can’t make it to registration, or just don’t feel like it?
• You can always print out the registration form below and mail it with a check to the address on the signup form.

• Where and when are the practices?
• Most practices will be at Madison School District Fields. The exact location and time of the practice is up to the Coach. Some teams will practice once a week, some twice a week. Due to the MSD after school program, however, no teams are able to practice on Madison fields before 4:45 p.m.

• How late does the season go?
• The rec leagues will generally play games until Thanksgiving or the first week in December.
• VYSL conforms to the US Soccer schedule leading up to the State Cup, refer to the VYSL website.

• Once I have signed my kid up, when can I expect to hear from his/her coach?
• We’ll begin constituting teams following the September 6th registration. Assuming we have a coach for the team, you should hear the following week.

• May I volunteer to coach? Sounds like a great opportunity to spend time with my kid and help out the Club.
• YES!!! MFC has seen a surge in players, but not in volunteer coaches, so we welcome coaches at all experience levels.

• I haven’t coached before but I’m willing to help out. Will MFC give me some pointers?
• Of course! MFC will provide new coaches with instruction books on coaching, will again host our soccer coaches clinic, and even will be engaging a professional soccer trainer to assist in some practices to help coaches and players get the season off to a great start.

• Is there a Parent Code of Conduct for MFC?
• Absolutely. Among other things the Code states that any parent creating a negative or intimidating atmosphere at a game either verbally or non-verbally may be directed by the Referee to leave the field, and the child of such parent will be suspended from participating at MFC for no less than two weeks.

• Can I walk my dog on the field during practice or games?
• NO!!! No dogs allowed on Madison School District fields. Don’t make us call the dog catcher.