Fall 2010 Teams
The Ames Soccer Club fields U11-U14 competitive teams in fall and spring and U15-U19 teams in the fall. Each spring, by league regulations, we hold tryouts for team placement for the following Fall and Spring seasons.
Tryouts will be held in early June and offers are made June 21 for U11-U13 and July 1 for U14+.
If players are unable to attend their age group’s scheduled session(s) then they should try to attend another age group’s session that is close in age or contact Gary Eyles to make alternative arrangements. If players are gone for the entire tryout schedule then players still need to complete the tryout form, submit a check, and be in touch with Gary Eyles (515-360-5117 or garykix@mchsi.com).
Click here to download the tryout registration form.
Payment schedule
- A $50 deposit on your registration will be due on acceptance of your offer to hold your place on the team.
- The remainder of your registration fee will be due mid-late August before the first practice.
- All teams will also assess a "team fee" to cover tournament expenses (etc).
- If you need financial assistance, please click on one of the financial aid links on the right.
Registration Fees for the 2010-2011 season are (per season):
- $298 for U11-U12
- $319 for U13-U14
- $352 for U15-U19
Accepting your spot for Fall 2010
Below is a list of steps to join the team for Fall 09.
- Reply to Gary Eyles verbally or by email that you will join the team within 24 hours of getting the offer.
- When notified, visit the LeagueOne site to make your deposit. The deposit is $50 plus $4.55 LeagueOne fee. You may also pay your full registration fee if you choose to.
- If you need a uniform (new player or U11 player), you will now need to visit the uniform page to place a single order. The base price of a full kit (includes shorts, two jerseys, two pairs of socks, and warmups) is $166.10. You may also order a club bag, extra socks, and so on. U11-U13 player should order by July 3 to ensure delivery before the season starts.
Please note: We are beginning to show what our on-line registration costs are so you understand why we sometimes ask our older players for payment by check when it is practcal. As a first step in that direction, all players will pay the LeagueOne.com fee on their $50 deposit. It will be added on at the end, and your total bill will be $54.55.
Financial assistance is available for families in need. Please download our form and contact Ralph Ackerman directly at 292-5203 or racker@iastate.edu. Alternative payment plans can also be worked out.
Coaching Staff
Our Director of Coaching and Player Development, Gary Eyles holds a US Soccer Federation “A” license, a USSF National Youth Coaching License, and is the lead Coaching Instructor for the Iowa Soccer Association. Gary directs coach selection for our teams. Our Assistant Director of Coaching, Nuno Ferreira, holds a B license and a National Diploma from the NSCAA. Other staff coaches include Michael Norris, Shawn Goedken, Dylan Martinez, and Jon Lemons.
Assistant coaches will be parents selected by Gary Eyles. Please contact Gary if you are interested or willing to serve.
Volunteer Information
Each team will need a coordinator to keep track of things like getting health release forms, making some of the tournament arrangements and so on. A Team Coordinator guide is available. Please let us know if you are interested in helping out in this way.
Other volunteer needs include serving on the ASC board, various committees, and helping out with tournaments. More information is available on our Volunteer page.
Playing Time Policies
Players will receive at least 50% playing time in league games. Playing time in tournaments is not guaranteed, but everyone that attends is expected to see action.
Refund policies
The refund policy is given here.