PORTSMOUTH YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION 

Teams

The Portsmouth Pirates Soccer Club will attempt to field as many competitive boy and girl teams as possible in all age groups. The team creation philosophy is to organize players into teams based on tryout results from most competitive to least competitive. When possible, teams may be organized by calendar year age if age based organization is consistent with tryout results. Parents and others interested in volunteering to coach a team should contact the Pirates President (piratespres@pysa.com) and register on the Competitive program page. 

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Tryouts

Tryouts for Fall and Spring soccer are held only once a year at the beginning of the Summer for U8 through U14  and in the Spring for U16 and U19. Players interested in participating in the Fall and/or Spring sessions should attend tryouts to reserve a spot on a team. See the Competitive program page for the tryout schedule and results.

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Uniforms

Each player will pay for his/her uniform, which the player will keep. Each uniform set contains two shirts (red and white), 1 pair of shorts, and 1 pair of socks. See the Parents resource page for more information. 

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Player/Parent Commitment

Selection to a Portsmouth Pirates Soccer Club team requires a firm commitment to that team, and the Club, by both player and parents. Competition will involve out-of-town travel.

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Fall season runs from early September to early November. Spring season runs from early April to mid June. A player’s attendance at practice sessions and games is vital to the player’s development and the overall performance of his/her team. Possible conflicts with other activities (hockey, basketball, baseball, dancing classes, etc.) in regard to the above should be discussed with the coach at selection time. The head coach will have final determination in these matters. Teams typically practice twice a week with games on weekends. 

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Parental support for the child’s team and the club are necessary for this volunteer organization. Parents can help by volunteering for the following positions:

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• Executive Officer

• Age-Level Coordinator

• Head Coach

• Team Representative

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All parents are also expected help during the Portsmouth Invitational Soccer Tournament.

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Operating Fund

Each player will pay a Fall and Spring fee. The Fall fee is due before tryouts which is to cover the operating expenses of the Club during the Fall season. The remaining balance is due at Spring registration. The expenses of the Club include, but are not limited to, insurance fees, paying referee fees, purchasing soccer related equipment, paying entrance fees for tournaments, and field maintenance. Indoor soccer registrations and additional out-of-town and out-of-state tournament registrations are extra.

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Medical

All players are covered with medical and liability insurance through Portsmouth Youth Soccer Association and through Soccer Rhode Island (SRI). If the need for insurance arises, contact a Coach or PYSA President as soon as possible.
 

Sportsmanship

Parents, as well as players, are expected to adhere to the rules of good sportsmanship at all times. The use or consumption of alcoholic beverages by parents and/or spectators at any game is prohibited.

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Zero Tolerance Policy

No coach, parent, or player is to address the referee or make comments on or about a referee's call or non-call while present at any PYSA soccer game (Home or Away). Failure to do so can undermine the referee’s authority and potentially create a hostile environment for the players, referee, and other participants. To learn more, see the Zero Tolerance Policy.