FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is my player’s division?
A: Our divisions are based off the same cutoff as Hamilton Township schools. Your player's age division is determined by the player's age (not grade) on OCTOBER 2 of the playing year. HGSC Soccer runs a calendar season Fall to Spring. Although it depends on registration numbers, generally whatever division/age group your player was in during the Fall season, is the age group she will be in during the Spring season. The registration page has a list of the age divisions and the corresponding birth dates for the current season. Dates can be found here: The Rec Soccer Program Overview (hamiltongirlssoccer.com)
Q: How do I register my daughter to play?
A: Registration is done completely online. Once you create an account, you will be able to register for any open opportunities. If a program is not listed, registration is not open at that time.
Q: What days of the week are games?
A: Games are played on mostly on Sundays. The A division plays on Wednesday and Sunday. B division play on Friday and Sunday. The younger divisions (except for Micro) have one or two weeknight games but they can vary from season to season. Advance notice will be given when the schedule is updated.
Q: How is everything communicated?
A: Email! Email sent from the website will be used for all communications during the season. PLEASE make sure the email address you would like to use is in the system. We will also post on the Hamilton Girls Soccer Facebook page and coaches also utilize the game changer app that will have your schedule and roster all in one place.
Q: What Equipment is needed to play?
A: Soccer does not require much in the way of equipment! Each player must have a pair of shin guards, soccer socks that cover the shin guards, shorts or pants, and soccer cleats. If cleats are purchased be sure that they are soccer cleats, as they are different from baseball cleats. Each player will receive an HGSC Team jersey along with socks prior to the first game. More information can be found here: Player Equipment (hamiltongirlssoccer.com)
Q: When and where will the team practices be?
A: Each coach sets their own practice schedule. The league has no control or knowledge of when any given team holds practice or where the practice is held. Some teams practice at local schools, others at township parks. Players will not be moved based on when or where a particular team practices. Once a team roster is set players will not be moved.
Q: My daughter wants to play goalie but is nervous. Do you offer any training?
A: We offer weekly goalie training for the B and C division.
Q: How can I help?
A: We are always looking for volunteer coaches. The more coaches we can get to volunteer, the more teams we can have and the more girls we can have play. We never want to turn away girls wanting to play, so volunteers are needed to help the league run smoothly. We also have board member positions available, if you are interested in being a division director, please reach out to [email protected] or [email protected]
Q: What do I need to do in order to coach a team?
A: There are a few coaching requirements as per New Jersey Youth Soccer (our governing body) and Hamilton Township:
Fingerprint/Background check
SafeSport Certification
Concussion Certification
Q: Can I register my player LATE?
A: Once registration is closed, you can register to the waitlist. There is no fee to sign on the waitlist and there are no guarantees that players on the waitlist will make it on to a roster. Players are removed from the waitlist in the order they signed up. Once a player is removed from the waitlist, you are given 24 hours to complete payment before we move onto the next waitlisted player.
Q: How do I know if I am being taken off the waitlist?
A: You will be contacted that your player is being activated and you will be given instructions on how to compete payment.
Q: Can I request my daughter to play on her friend's team?
A: Requests to be placed on a specific team can be made on the registration form in the “special request” field or an email can be sent to [email protected] after completing registration. Although we try to honor as many requests as we can, there are no guarantees that a player will get the team that they absolutely want. In addition, once the rosters have been completed and sent to players, NO CHANGES will be made.
Q: What is the refund policy?
A: There are NO refunds.