Seth talked about the goal of the team this year was to get exposure by participating in college showcase events/tournaments, as opposed to playing in local events that are usually against familar opponents we play during the regular PDL season.  You can see the tournaments which are likely or under consideration here.

We currently have a roster of 18, and Seth hopes to maintain that size.

Everyone turned in 3 forms.  Please get them to Tina as soon as possible if you were not there. Medical forms need to be notarized. The medical forms can be found here.  Ask Tina for the parent agreement form.

1. US Club Medical Release
2. Crossfire Medical Release
3. Parent agreement signed

Registration

Tina mentioned that we would need to register online.  The online registration is now available.  Click here to get the the registration website.  Then follow these instructions.

·         Enter or create username and password

·         Account Options on right, ‘Register Now’

·         Select  ‘Crossfire Premier  BU-16 to BU-19’

·         Review or enter Parent information

·         ‘I want to register’ then select existing player or select ‘someone else’ and then enter data

·         ‘Registration for BU-16 to BU-19’ Registration Categories

·         Select the team

·         Enter Participants information (or review existing)

·         Review waivers

·         ‘Participant Registration Summary’

·         ‘I am ready to finish registration now’ – continue

·         ‘Registration Payment Summary’

·         IMPORTANT…lower left box ‘Auto Payment Plan’ allows you to spread your payments April through February. If you do not select this option, it will take the full amount.

·         Review Auto w/d Schedule if you have chosen ‘Auto Payment Plan’. Agree and sign if applicable.

·         Enter billing information and wait for the prompt that indicates you have successfully registered.  You may also print out the entire contract at this time for your records.

Uniforms

Uniforms are purchased every two years, and this year we will be getting new uniforms.  You can visit the official uniform store website here.  They have practice T-shirts available for those new to the club. We will have a fitting night assigned to us in June.  Look for a communication from our team uniform coordinator at that time.  Please try to attend the scheduled fitting to ensure the best coordination for our team uniforms. Each player is required to purchase the entire uniform kit which will include everything needed including practice T-shirts (we think) and a backpack.  The approximate cost of the kits is $250.

We are a Nike sponsored club.  It is asked that the players wear Nike attire for practices, games and travel.  (preferable to use Nike cleats as well)

Fees

A budget for the team will be created in the coming weeks.  Each players contribution to the team dues will be split into two separate payments, with the first installment due right away.  If you prefer, you can pay the entire dues at one time. You can read more about the fees associated with playing for Crossfire here.

Communications

The team manager, Tina Aldridge will send out communications to the team on Thursday and Sunday evenings. (When there is new information to communicate.)

All team information is available on our team website http://www.crossfiresoccer.org/B93A/  Our website is a subset of the larger Crossfire website.  To navigate through our website, use the links on the left side of the page, not the top, which takes you to the main crossfire website.