WHAT DOES "U9" MEAN?
The U9 age group means a player is UNDER-9 as of Jan. 1 of the designated year (2008 for the fall 2016-spring 2017 seasons). So, all players in that age group are 8 or younger, or else they recently turned 9 after Jan. 1. Similarly, U10 players are typically 9, U11 are 10, etc. Each fall, players move up to the next age group (ie. U9 becomes U10, etc.)

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO REGISTER MY CHILD?
Age groups are determined by the age chart at http://www.michiganyouthsoccer.org/AssetFactory.aspx?did=4762. Pricing is as follows:
$135 for U6-U8 one season
$150 for U6-U8 fall/spring two-season combo
$150 for U9-U19 one season
$175 for U9-U19 fall/spring two-season combo

WHAT DOES MY CHILD RECEIVE FOR REGISTERING?
The club will provide a uniform for every player, consisting of a shirt, shorts and socks. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis; space permitting. All recreational players are guaranteed 50 percent playing time, with the understanding that they attend practices.

WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO GET?
You must purchase SHIN GUARDS for your child. These are MANDATORY FOR ALL PLAYERS. They can be found in most sporting goods departments. A WATER BOTTLE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED to help prevent dehydration. A player may wear multi-purpose sports shoes or purchase optional soccer shoes with rubber-molded cleats, but cannot wear baseball/football cleats with studs on the bottom of the toe's tip. A soccer ball is an optional piece of player equipment, but is highly suggested. Coaches will have some balls available, but it is helpful in your child's development if he/she has their own. U8 uses a size 3 ball, U9-U12 use a size 4 ball and U13-U19 use a size 5 ball.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TRAVEL AND IN-HOUSE SOCCER?
The U6-U8 teams play "in-house" within Redford against other Redford teams (or, occasionally, a neighboring club we'll partner with). U9-U19 teams travel to other nearby clubs for half of their games. 

IT'S MY CHILD'S FIRST TIME PLAYING SOCCER. WILL THEY BE ON A TRAVEL TEAM?
If your child is in the U9-U19 age groups, they will be on a recreational travel team with other players having limited or no experience. The younger the age group, the less experience the average player has. They will be playing other teams having a similar range of experience. Redford SC does not currently field teams in the tryout-based select or premier soccer programs offered in the region. We a recreational-based club.

WHEN WILL I HEAR FROM THE COACH?
Two weeks prior to the start of the first game the coach should be contacting you. Please check the website calendar or visit http://wsslsoccer.org to determine when the first game are. If on the following Monday of that weekend you have not heard from the coach, then call the registrar to check your child's status.

WHEN & WHERE IS PRACTICE?
There are generally two practices per week in the evening, typically at or after 6 pm. The coach will choose practice times, days and location in Redford.

WHEN & WHERE ARE GAMES?
Players on U6-U8 teams will play in Redford, usually on Saturdays. Players on U9-U12 teams will play usually on Saturdays, with half their games in Redford. Players on U13-U19 teams will play usually on Sunday afternoons, with half their games in Redford. The U9-U19 players will travel to other communities to play half their games. Some cities they may play in could include Ann Arbor, Brighton, Canton, Dearborn, Farmington, Garden City, Hartland, Huron, Livonia, Monroe, Northville, Novi, Plymouth, Taylor, Van Buren, Westland and others. **All teams could play 1-3 midweek games in the evening due to scheduling problems or weather conditions.**

WHAT IS THE SPRING FUNDRAISER?
The spring fundraiser held each year is usually a sale of candy bars to offset club expenses. It works out that 20-25 percent of club expenses are NOT covered by registration fees. A successful spring fundraiser provides additional money for field improvements like adding dirt to level fields, installing new goalposts as needed, grass seed and fertilizer. The profit to the club on one box of candy is $30. Therefore, each spring player is expected to sell one box of candy. If the player does not want to participate, they are charged $30 at the time of the candy sale. There are incentives to sell more than one box of candy for the players and for their teams.

WHAT DOES A "TEAM PARENT" DO?
A team parent is one whose child is a member of a team in the Redford Soccer Club. A team parent may be asked to bring a snack for the team to one game during the season, or help transport a teammate to a game. One team parent may be asked to organize the snack list or handle the fundraiser for the team. We are all team parents in some way.

HOW DO I VOLUNTEER?
Volunteers are always welcome. Talk to your coach if you wish to help them in some way. Remember, this is an all-volunteer club. All coaches are typicaly parents of a player. If you are interested in getting more involved, contact the club president.

The Redford Soccer Club (RSC) promotes good sportsmanship in youth soccer by promoting and coordinating youth soccer within the Township of Redford. 

Our motto is 'Fun First, Competition Second.'