Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. What are the different levels and leagues available?

A. Intramural consists of Pre-K through 3^rd Grade. The Travel Program begins in 4^th Grade and is a try-out.  Travel players will be required to attend weekly or bi-weekly practice and play Saturdays or Sundays on a Home/Away schedule, either in Babylon or in another Inter-League town.  Many times a trainer is hired and it is the responsibility of the coach to coordinate trainer payments with the parents.  The Intertown Program also begins in 4^th grade but has no try-out.  It also includes traveling to other towns.

Q. When and where are games played?
A. The Babylon Soccer Club plays a Fall schedule starting in September followed by a Spring schedule starting in March or April.  All intramural programs, Grades K-3, play on Sundays, and are located at the Babylon Memorial Grade School field.  Grades 4 and up will play a Home/Away Schedule where the away games are at local area clubs that also participate in Inter-League Programs.

Q. How do I register/sign up?
A. Registration is usually held in June during Trophy Day for existing members for the following fall season. New members can check specific dates, times and locations through this web site and they will also be listed in our club newsletter, which is now available online. 

Q. I moved into the area after the Club's registration dates how do I register/sign up?
A. Contact the Club Registrar.  Their contact information can be found on the Executive Board Contact Page.

Q. At what age level does your Intramural program start?
A. The Babylon Soccer Club has an Instructional Pre-K Program.  This program is designed for a child who is no younger than Four or Five years of age and will be in Kindergarten the following September.

Q. What do I need to buy?
A. Shinguards, a water bottle, and cleats are all recommended items. Shin guards are required for all practices and games for safety reasons. A water bottle is essential for practices and games. A soccer ball is a good idea for practices and to practice at home. Any of the local sporting goods stores will have these supplies.
Intramural Players - Will be given shirts from the Club by the coach at the beginning of the Fall season.

Inter-League Players- Will need to purchase a uniform through their coaches.

Q. I would like to be my child's Coach even though I know little about soccer.
A.  Many of our coaches have enthusiasm but have never played the game. Coaching youth soccer, especially the younger age groups 5 to 10 years of age, does not require a person to have a soccer background, although it is helpful. The Club does provide clinics and coaches courses and also tries to pair up coaches with assistants that have knowledge but cannot make the time commitment. The Club helps out all new coaches by offering clinics at the beginning of the season and has been offering the A/B/C Coaching courses to those coaches wishing to learn more.

Q. I am unable to make a commitment to be a coach, how else can I help?
A. Many coaches need assistants to help out at practices and at the games. And even if you are not the Assistant by title you can still lend assistance to the coach. Help chase down balls during practice. Help setup or break down the goals during the games. The Club is run by volunteers and could use your help at one of the many events that occur during the year; registration/tournaments/photos/etc.

Q. When/Where and how long is practice?
A. Practice location and schedule is determined by the coach (that is one of the benefits of being the coach). The coach, based upon his/her schedule, will pick a day and time for the team to practice. Generally at the younger age levels the coach will have one practice a week and usually it will be the same day and time each week. The school gives the Club permits with specific times for practice and the coaches need to work in conjunction with that scheduling.  The length of practice is determined by the coach, but typically runs an hour.

Q. My son/daughter lost their shirt, socks, shorts, etc. or they outgrew their uniform. How can I get another one?
A. Uniform purchases and/or exchanges are handled through our club uniform coordinator. His contact information can be found on the Executive Board Contact Page. Uniforms can also be purchased at registration, which is usually held during the spring season.