Registration-
1-At what age can my child start participation in CSI Soccer? Your child must be 4 years of age by September 1. See League Guidelines
2-I registered on time but I have not heard from my child's coach. Who should I contact? All coaches are encouraged to call their players ASAP.
3-I registered late and my child was not placed on a team. Why? We try to accommodate everyone and we would love for every child to have the opportunity to play soccer in Carbondale. However, we make every effort to keep the teams balanced and fair. At a certain point, we have to cut off all new applications just because all teams have been filled and cannot fairly accept any more players.
4-Is is too late to register my child for this soccer season? Check the required registration dates on our website. We encourage everyone to register, even if the deadline has passed. However the longer you wait to register the less chance your child has of being placed on a team.
5- Where do I register at. For insurance and liability purposes we require all registration and payment online. You may create an account and register in the upper right
hand corner of the website.
6-Will my child be involved in any fundraiser? Believe it or not the answer is NO!
Games-
1-How long is this season? The season runs for seven weeks and most teams will play five games. The pre-instructional and instructional leagues play five games only on saturdays. Our indoor seasons are four weeks each. This is November/December, February and June.
2-When are games played? We try to schedule as many games possible for Saturday morning (between 8am-1pm). All teams above the Instructional level will have one weeknight game. In addition, rainouts may be rescheduled on a weeknight depending on the number of teams and field availability.
3-Where are the games played? All games for Pre-Instructional through Grades 7/8 are played at the Carbondale Superblock sports complex. The entrance to the Superblock is located at the east side of the intersection of Lewis Lane & College Street.
4-What is the required amount of time that my child should play each game? Our rules state that each player must play 50% of time during regular season games. Remember, CSI is recreational soccer.
5-Why is there no playoff at the end of the season to determine the best team? CSI was formed as a recreational soccer program. We do play games and everyone wants to win. However, our mission is to grow the sport of soccer and encourage soccer development, fair play and sportsmanship.
6-The weather looks bad, is my game being played today? The decision to cancel games will be made 30 minutes prior to the start of each game. Please register your cellphone number to receive text messages related to rain outs from the President. Only the President of CSI may cancel games. Additionally, check our website for any cancellations.
7-It is raining! Why are games being played? Games will be played during light to moderate rain showers. However, if lightning is detected, games will most likely be cancelled or delayed 30 minutes until the lightning has passed.
8-My games were cancelled because of bad weather. Will the games be rescheduled? Most likely, yes. If time and field availability permits, all games will be rescheduled. Check this website or talk to your coach.
Practices-
1-How often are practices? CSI encourages all coaches in leagues above Instructional to have one practice a week. Pre-Instructional and Instructional leagues generally practice for the first 30 minutes of their Saturday morning time, and play soccer for the second 30 minutes.
Practices for all other leagues are generally held during the week in the early evening hours (after 5:00 pm) and usually last for about an hour. Speak to your coach for more specifics.
2-Where will my team have practices? Practices for Grades 1 thru 4 will typically be held at the Superblock. Your coach will determine and advise you of practice locations.
Uniforms & Equipment-
1-Does my child need any special equipment to play soccer? Every player is required to provide and wear shin guards. A player may not practice or play in any game without them. We encourage players to wear cleats but they are not required.
Softball and Baseball cleats are not allowed.
Softball and Baseball cleats have an additional single cleat at the toe, and are dangerous to play soccer with. In addition your coach may ask each player to bring a soccer ball to each practice.
You will also want to send a plastic water bottle (no glass is allowed on Park District Property) with your child to each practice and game so they stay properly hydrated.
2-I missed the uniform distribution, how can I get a uniform for my child? We do not use uniforms you will only purchase a simple black and a grey tshirt. For team color alternating each week.
3-I have a uniform that I forgot to turn in from a prior season. How do I return it? You may also slide it in the slot on the equipment shed at the Superblock.
4-My child is playing in the pre-instructional or instructional league. Do I have to go to the uniform distribution to get his/her uniform? No. Children in these leagues receive t-shirt that they get to keep. Your coach will distribute the t-shirts, typically on the first day of games. Coaches must go to the uniform distribution to get their team t-shirts.
Pre-Instructional & Instructional Leagues-
At what age can my child start participating in CSI Soccer? Your child must be 4 years of age by September 1.
My child will turn 4 shortly after the Sept. 1 cutoff. Can he/she sign up and play in the pre-instructional league? Unfortunately not. Age cutoffs have to be used to ensure fair play and mostly for liability reason.
What is the format of practice and play for the pre-instructional and instructional leagues? The pre-instructional and instructional leagues are just that - instructional. These leagues are designed to get your child acclimated to the sport of soccer, teamwork, sportsmanship and fair play. At this level all practices and games occur on the same day, generally Saturday morning. The first half-hour is designed for practice. During this time your child's coach will conduct several drills to develop your child's skills. More than likely, the parents are asked to participate and assist their child. The second half-hour is for game play. Generally, 4 players play at a time from each team. Coaches from each team are on the field at all times with your child giving instruction and encouragement. No score is kept and the level of play is set at fun! Parents are encouraged to cheer for ALL players from both teams - even when the other team scores.
My child is playing in the pre-instructional or instructional league. Do I have to go to the uniform distribution to get his/her uniform? No. Children in these leagues receive t-shirt that they get to keep. Your coach will distribute the t-shirts. Coaches in these leagues must go to the uniform distribution to get their team t-shirts.
Soccer Referee's-
I would like to referee for CSI. Who should I contact?
Contact our Referee Official.
2-The referee at my child's game made several bad calls. How can I complain? Most of our referees are young adults but CSI does require all of our referees to be certified. As with any sport there will be, or what might appear to be, a bad call from time-to-time. Under no circumstance is a parent, coach or even player permitted to abuse, verbally or physically, any of the referees. Any abuse will not be tolerated. If you feel a referee's performance or conduct is in doubt, wait until the game has ended and report the incident, calmly, to your coach, League Commissioner or our Officials Officer. All of our referees are reviewed from time-to-time by our Officials Officer and corrections for improvement are made when deemed appropriate. Input from coaches and parents (calm and rational input) are taken seriously and reviewed by the appropriate board members.
I see that CSI requires all referee's to be certified. How do I get certified? Certification classes are offered several times a year in Southern Illinois. The Carbondale class has traditionally been held in January. The class is two full days for new referees and one day for re-certification. See Referee.