2008 - Registration Guidelines

Registration for the spring season is held in January and fall season registration is held in June. Specific dates, locations and times will be posted here or in the NEWS section of this web site at the beginning of each registration month. The cost is $40 per child/per season.  Note: If you coach a team for two consecutive seasons (spring/fall) your child's registration fee will be refunded at the completion of the fall season. 

The teams are formed by age, school district, and registration number. When we do not have enough players to form a team from one area we try to team them up with players in the next closest school district. We do not allow players to play out of their age group. There are no exceptions to this rule. Once the teams are formed we look for a coach. The coach is usually a mother or father who have volunteered for their child’s team. The coach is given a list of practice fields and he/she get to decide where and when to practice. We do not move children from one team to another for convenience of practice times, practice location or carpooling. There is a no refund policy. The league has gotten too big for us to accommodate each player on an individual basis. Prior to the start of the season we have a coach’s meeting where the coach is then given his/her roster. He/she will then contact the players on his team to let them know when and where practice is.

The player’s uniforms consist of a jersey (provided by BRYSA), shorts (usually black), soccer socks (usually black) and shin guards. Shin guards are a rule and a child may not participate if they are not wearing them.

Games are played on Saturday. There is a possibility that your team may have an occasional weeknight game. Every child should play at least half of the game if they go to at least half of the practices.

BRYSA has zero tolerance for violence or abuse of its coaches, players, or referees. It will not be tolerated and will be handled with severe action.

BRYSA is a volunteer organization. Any participation on your part is greatly appreciated. We are always looking for team managers, coaches (training available), assistant coaches, sponsors, referees (classes available), and people willing to line fields. If you would be interested in becoming a board member, please contact the BRYSA hotline or any board member. The BRYSA board meets the first Thursday of every month. Please contact the BRYSA hotline for exact times and dates.

We are also offering on our registration form the Virginia High School Girl’s House Soccer League. This is different from the regular BRYSA division, as you will be traveling to some games. This league was co-founded 15 years ago by Vienna Youth Soccer. In the HSGHSL, U16 and U19 girls are combined on the same teams. They play a 10-game season with other teams in the Northern Virginia area. There are no tryouts. Additional fees are required for this league.