WORLD CLASS FC

CLUB POLICIES

Tryouts :

World Class FC holds open tryouts each year at the end of the Spring season.  The Spring tryouts include two sessions for each age group.  During tryouts, the World Class FC coaching staff observes and evaluates all players.  World Class FC expects all of its existing players to participate in tryouts each year.  No player is guaranteed a spot on the roster for the subsequent year and must participate in tryouts and earn a position on each team.  Players will be notified of the results of the tryouts once all of tryouts for the program are completed.  In addition to the annual tryouts in the Spring, individual teams may hold supplemental tryouts at other times during the course of the year. 

Playing Time :

Playing time may be more or less than that of another player on the team and will be determined by the Head Coach.  Playing time is based on attendance at training sessions and games, player attitude, player commitment level and playing ability.  World Class FC guarantees 100% playing time at every training session.

Training Sessions :

Each team will train at least two times per week during the Fall and Spring.  Training sessions are conducted between Monday and Friday, starting no earlier than 5:00 pm and ending no later than 9:00 pm (9:30 pm for the U15 and older age groups).  Attempts are made to schedule training sessions as conveniently as possible for each team (see policy regarding Cross-Training).

Cross-Training :

We understand families and players participating in the World Class FC program have a busy schedule.  We understand there will be situations where players are unable to attend their team’s scheduled training sessions due to conflicts with your personal schedule. To maximize each players training and player development within the program, we encourage our players to cross-train with other teams in the program when you can not attend your team’s training session and take advantage of the depth of the program and coaching staff.So for example, if a player on the U13 Girls Premier team player has a conflict with their session due to a school function, they should attend the U12 Girls Premier or the U14 Girls Premier team session.  If you decide to take advantage of this element of the program, the player must :  (1) obtain approval from your team's Head Coach to attend sessions with another team so they know that you are making up sessions with another team and, (2) obtain approval from the Head Coach of the team that you are cross-training with so they can plan their session accordingly.

Age Appropriate Play Policy:

World Class strongly supports the approach that kids play at their age appropriate level and believes that most players in the program will develop better at their age appropriate level.  However, the club recognizes that some players may be physically and psychologically ready to be considered for the next age level within the club’s competitive team structure. During the annual tryout process held in the Spring, the Director of Coaching and the Assistant Director of Coaching along with the coaching staff for each applicable age group will evaluate all players that wish to be moved up an age level and will determine whether or not the player will play at the next age level.   The World Class FC coaching staff will make these decisions at their discretion.  Players that are approved to play up at the next age level are approved for one year.  The following year, all players will be required to try out for their appropriate age group. 

Exceptions to Age Appropriate Policy : 

• In the event there is not a team in a particular age group and a team is formed combining two age groups, the younger players will not be considered “playing up” for that year and will be permitted to play up to the next age level for that season.
• After try-outs, if a team is still not full and needs additional players, the coach may consider younger players for their team ONLY if the age appropriate team is full. These players can only be considered with the approval of the Director of Coaching.

Double-Carding :

World Class FC will allow players to be double-carded with another club on a case-by-case basis, subject to the player meeting certain conditions.  World Class FC will have full discretion when it comes to approving players to be double-carded.  If approved, in all cases, World Class FC will be the primary pass holder / club.  For a player to be double-carded, the player must first place their request in writing with the Head Coach of their team.  If the Head Coach approves the request in writing, and the player is in good standing on all tuition payments due to World Class FC, the player will be permitted to be double-carded with another club.

If double-carded, the player acknowledges their primary commitment for training, games and tournaments and all other team activities will be to the World Class FC program.  If at any time, the Head Coach of the team feels the player is not honoring their primary commitment, World Class FC will re-evaluate future requests to be double-carded.

Guest Playing :

World Class FC will allow players to guest play with another club on a case-by-case basis, subject to the player meeting certain conditions.  For a player to guest play with another club, the player must request permission from the Head Coach of their team.  If the Head Coach approves the request and the player is in good standing on all tuition payments due to World Class FC, the player will be permitted to guest play with another club.  

All World Class FC training sessions, league games and tournaments take priority over guest playing with another club’s team. 

League Placement :

World Class FC teams currently participate in a variety of leagues.  Teams are placed in a certain league based on a variety of factors.  World Class FC reserves the right to approve and determine what league(s) each team is registered with. 

Tournament Selection :

World Class FC teams currently participate in a variety of outdoor and indoor tournaments.  Teams are placed in certain tournament based on a variety of factors.  World Class FC reserves the right to approve and determine what tournament(s) each team participates in.

Coach Selection :

The Director of Coaching and Assistant Director of Coaching are responsible for approving and selecting all of the Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches in the program and will assign the Head Coach of each team in the club.  The parents do not participate in the process of selecting the Head Coach.  Generally, the Head Coach assigned to a team will coach and train the team for the full year.  However, the World Class FC program reserves the right to change the Head Coach position at any time.

Risk Management :

All World Class FC volunteers, coaches and trainers must pass a background check administered by Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association and/or US Club Soccer.

Tuition :

Prior to the start of each season, all players and parents shall be notified of the annual tuition to participate in the program.  Generally, tuition payments are due over the course of several installments.  All payments are due and payable in a timely manner after specific payment dates are communicated.  If a player’s tuition payment is delinquent, World Class FC reserves the right to withhold the player’s pass until the delinquency is cured.  All tuition payments are non-refundable. 

Financial Assistance :

World Class FC offers financial assistance to those families that qualify.  For more information, please e-mail info@wcsocceracademy.org to receive an application.

College Guidance :

The World Class FC coaching staff includes several coaches that have experience coaching at the collegiate level and playing at the professional level.  Players that are playing on our older teams will receive specific guidance and counseling from the coaching staff as they pursue opportunities to play at the collegiate level.