What are the dates of each 'season'?

NWSC has two seasons each year, fall and spring.  Our seasonal year starts with the Fall season and ends with the Spring season.

Fall: Registration begins mid-June and typically ends mid-August.  Practices and games beginning in September, following the start of school.  This is typically an 8 game season. 

Spring: Registration begins in early January and typically ends late February. Practices and games begin in mid-April and end with the completion of the school year in mid-June. This is typically a 7-8 game season.

How are the age ranges determined?

Age groups are based on the 'seasonal year' which starts in the fall and ends the next spring. The age group that a player plays in for a 'seasonal year' is determined by that player's age as of December 31st of the seasonal year. Your player will play the entire 'seasonal year' in the age group determined by our December 31st cutoff date.

Example: A child who is age 5 on December 31, 2018 is considered "U6" for the seasonal year which is Fall 2018 and Spring 2019.  A child who turns 6 on January 1 of the seasonal year is also U6 because he was 5 on December 31. This player will always be one of the oldest in his age group.

 What are the registration procedures?

Registration is typically open for 7-8 weeks. In order to start the season with uniforms and equipment for every player and a schedule for every team, we must know at least 4 weeks prior to Opening Day how many teams we have in each age division and how many players are on each team. Before these details can be determined, though, we must have a coach for every team since we cannot form a team without a coach to run it. Additionally, most coaches like to get in at least a week's worth of practices before the season starts. For these reasons, we must be firm on our registration deadlines.

What is the refund policy?

The registration fee will be fully refunded for all requests made prior to the regular registration deadline. No refunds will be made for requests made after the close of registration. All late registrations forfeit their refund.

In the event of extenuating circumstances, the Board of Directors may choose to offer a partial credit towards future registration fees on a case-by-case basis. To be considered, a written request must be provided to NWSC and will be reviewed at the upcoming monthly board meeting following receipt of the request. All requests can be mailed to PO Box 2896 Oak Harbor, WA 98277.

When will I hear from my player's coach?

Once teams have been formed and each team has a coach assigned to it, coaches will be given their rosters so they can begin making contact with their players and scheduling practices. Some coaches will do this sooner than others, so please do not feel that your child has been left out if you do not hear from his or her coach on the same day as another team's player hears from his. Players can expect to be contacted no later than the Monday before Opening Day. If you have not heard from your child's coach by then, please email the Director of Recreation at nwscrecreation@gmail.com.

Rules specific to age groups

How are Practice Times and Locations determined?

Practice times and locations are left to the discretion of our volunteer coaches.  We are very grateful for the time and energy our coaches volunteer for the club, for they have their own busy lives, family considerations, and work schedules. So, although we provide practice schedule "guidelines," not every coach can be available during the times suggested. Consequently, volunteer coaches will schedule their team practices on days and at times that work for them. Prior to registration and team placement, there is no way to predict or guarantee that a player will have practices at a certain time or on certain days.