2008-2009 Registration Information

General Information     Guidelines     Fees     Online Registration     Refund Policy

General Information:

General information about the soccer season, who is eligible to play and team formation is available on our 2008-2009 FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) information sheet. This information sheet is available in PDF format - which must be viewed with Adobe's Acrobat Reader. Acrobat Reader is a free software package from Adobe which allows viewing and reliable printing of all PDF format documents. (If you do not have Acrobat Reader, click on the "Get Acrobat Reader" icon below.)

Youth Programs FAQ

Tryout Process FAQ

Under Age Player Policy

Guidelines:     (top)

Due to problems with accessing the online registration system last week, registration in the U6-U12 divisions will remain open until June 25, 2008. Players in the U13-U18 divisions who have already been assigned to a team but have not registered yet must register on the wait list and will be moved to the registration list after June 25, 2008. All registrations received after June 25, 2008 are subject to a $50.00 late fee and will be placed on a waiting list for the requested division until we can guarantee that we have space.

Registration in all divisions is subject to an upper limit and you are encouraged to register early. If a division is full your registration will be placed on a waiting list for the requested division until we can guarantee that we have space.

For the 2008-2009 season we are once again utilizing 100% online registration. Our online registration system is set up to accept payment by Visa, MasterCard or mail-in cheque. For those without internet access at home or work, the Port Moody Public Library offers free online access.

When paying by cheque, you must include a copy of your invoice or confirmation email. Make cheque payable to Port Moody Soccer Club and mail to the address at the bottom of this page. A service charge of $15.00 will be charged for all N.S.F. cheques.

All  players will purchase their own uniform as part of the registration fee. This method alleviates a number of logistical problems and removes concerns about the reuse of children's clothing. As an added bonus, it eliminates that dreaded uniform deposit cheque that had to be post-dated into the following year!

All new players joining the club for the first time and all returning players in the U13 division must provide Proof of Birth Date to complete their registration. Please mail a copy of either a Birth Certificate, Passport, Citizenship Card or Sworn Affidavit to the address at the bottom of this page. Care Cards are not acceptable.

All registrations are considered incomplete until the payment and proof of birth date (if required) are received. Any player who is not registered and paid in full by August 1^st, 2008 is not insured and will not be permitted to practice or play.

Girls born between 1997 and 2004 (U6-U11) may play in either the Girls program or in the Boys  program. The Boys program play games on Saturdays and the Girls program play games on Sundays. Please be sure to select the correct program when registering.

We encourage all players to play in their correct division based on age. Exceptions to this rule will be very limited and must be applied for and approved by the club executive. (Click here for our Under Age Player Policy) The online registration system will automatically place players based on their age. If an exception is approved the player will be moved by the registrar after they have completed the registration.

Unfortunately the number of special requests being made on some registration forms was getting out of hand. One friend turned into a whole team list, etc. In order to preserve the sanity of our volunteer coordinators and to provide the flexibility to create balanced teams we have revised our registration form to allow only a requested neighbourhood. If there are special circumstances around placement of a player they must be forwarded to the director of the appropriate program.

Unfortunately the Family Discount has been discontinued!

Fees:     (top)
 

Financial Assistance:

While soccer continues to be one of the least expensive organized sports, we do recognize that some families may experience financial hardship. Subject to approval by the club executive, we can provide a discount or waive the fees for certain registrations, however, we do ask that every applicant for financial assistance also apply to the KidSport Fund. The KidSport Fund's mission is to overcome the financial obstacles that prevent some young people from playing sport and is administered by Sport BC.

For more information on the KidSport Fund and instructions on now to apply, click on the KidSport logo. Please note that the Burnaby and Coquitlam chapters of the KidSport Fund can only accept applications from residents of those cities, respectively. Residents from cities other than Burnaby or Coquitlam must send their applications to the KidSport BC main office in Vancouver.

If applying for financial assistance, select the pay-by-cheque option when registering. Submit a written request for financial assistance, a copy of your completed KidSport application and a copy of your invoice or confirmation email to the address at the bottom of this page.

Online Registration:    (top)

We are using a new provider for our online registration service this year. This system involves 9 steps (pages) as outlined below. Required information is indicated by a red asterisk. Please make sure you complete all steps correctly before clicking on the Continue>> button to advance to the next page.

• Login:   Allows access to the system as either a Returning User or a New User. Accounts have not been rolled over from the previous system so the first time you register this year you must click on the New User button. A new account will be created.

• Select Player:   Only for Returning Users. Allows selection between players already in your account. Select the player to register or select the Add a New Participant option to register a sibling as a new player.

• Player Information:   Enter and verify all required and applicable information. Program options will be based on the information entered.

• Parent/Guardian Information:   Enter and verify all required and applicable information. A valid Email address is required. If you do not have access to an email address you may use info@portmoodysoccer.com and we will mail you information that would normally be emailed.

• Program Selection:   The division will be automatically selected. Boys will only have one option. Girls under 13 will have two options.

• Placement Requests:   Additional information for team selection. Options will vary depending on the age group and program.

• Cart:   1) Confirm the items currently in your "shopping cart". 2) To add another sibling select Add a New Player from pull-down and click Go to loop back to the Player Information page. 3) When complete click the Checkout button.

• Checkout:   1) Create an online account. 2) Provide billing information. 3) Select payment option. First select the Pay in Full option and then select either Mail-in Cheque or Credit Card. 4) Read and accept the Refund Policy and Waiver.

• Confirmation:   Please print out a copy of your confirmation for your records and one to include with your payment if paying by cheque.

To access the online registration system click on the Register Now icon to the left.   

If you have problems using the online registration system, please email the details to registrar@portmoodysoccer.com.

Once you have created an online account you can log back into the system to view the status of your account, make changes or to register another player.

To access the online registration system click on the Account Login icon to the left.

Refund Policy:    (top)

If a player voluntarily resigns before the end of the season, a partial refund will be provided. The amount of the refund will depend on when the request is received.

1. All refunds are subject to a $15.00 administration charge.
2. After a uniform has been issued to a player there is an additional $35.00 charge.
3. After October 15th there is an additional $20.00 charge.
4. The remaining amount of the registration fee, will be prorated based on the percentage of the season that is remaining.

A full refund will be provided only if space limitations prevent us from placing a player on a team!

In order to receive a refund, a written request must be submitted to the following address. Coaches are not authorized to issue refunds.

Registrar
Port Moody Soccer Club
119 - 255 Newport Drive
Port Moody, BC  V3H 5H1