FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

updated 2/22/2010

What is the Glen Rock Soccer Club? The club is a volunteer run organization committed to developing the soccer knowledge and ability of all the children of Glen Rock, regardless of ability.

Are there tryouts for the Glen Rock Soccer Club? - No. All children who are residents of Glen Rock or students at a school in Glen Rock are eligible.

How do I register my child/children?-The GRSC has moved to an online registration system. Please visit www.glenrocksports.org to register as a coach or player.

Do I need a picture? Any player or coach who is in Div 2, 3 or 4 (grades 5-12) needs to have a picture. Once you have completed the online registration at www.glenrocksports.org, you will need to either mail in the confirmation form with your child's picture or come to our in person registration. Please see the Registration Page for more information.

When are practices? Teams in Divisions 2,3,4 are scheduled for two practices each week along with their games on the weekend. Teams in Division 5 practice once per week and play games on the weekend. Players in Division 6, 7 and Clinic do not have weekly practices. Please see the Game & Practice Schedule page for more information.

When are games? For games in the NWBSA, Division 3 and 4 girls play at either 9am or 11am on Saturday mornings. Division 2 (co-ed), along with Div 3 and 4 boys play on Sunday afternoons at either 1pm or 3pm. For 2010 Division 6 & 7 Girls play between 11:30am and 1pm on Saturdays. Div 5 girls are from 9:30 am-11:00am on Saturdays. Division 7 Boys play from 12pm-1:30pm on Sunday, Division 6 Boys play from 1:30pm to 3pm on Sundays and Div 5 boys play from 3:00pm-4:30pm on Sundays. The Coed Kindergarten Clinic will be on Saturdays from 1:30pm - 3:00pm.

When does the season begin?- For 2010, the first games will be Saturday September 11th and Sunday Sept 12th (girls on Saturday, Boys and Div 2 on Sunday). The last game is Saturday/Sunday Nov 20 & 21. Kindergarten Clinic, and Divisions 7,6,5 may end sooner depending on weather conditions.

Is there a conflict with "select" club games? -There are no conflicts between Glen Rock Soccer Club games and regularly schedules games for the Glen Rock Shooting Stars.

How much playing time will my child get in a game? By rule, all children on teams in the GRSC play at least 1/2 of every game.

Are children required to wear "safety glasses"? - According to the State of New Jersey "Any child who wears corrective eyeglasses while participating in ...Soccer, .... sponsored by a school, community or government agency, shall be required to wear protective eyewear that meets the frames standards of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) F803 and lens standards of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z87.1." Click here for more information

Do I need to have special shorts? Black shorts are required for anyone in divisions 5,4,3 or 2. For shorts and other soccer equipment needs, The GRSC recommends our friends at the Soccer Post in Franklin Lakes.

Can my child be on a team with his/her friends/classmates?- The Club feels that part of the GRSC experience includes being able to meet and make friends with children from other schools. We prefer not to receive requests for specific teammates and may not be able to honor the requests that do come in.

How do I volunteer? - Please see the About Us page for a list of open positions. If you are interested in helping with the club in any capacity (even if a job is filled at the moment), please use the contact us page to write to the club. Or come to one our club meetings at the Glen Rock Inn. Volunteers are always needed. Volunteers interest in coaching or being an assistant must register at the http://www.glenrocksports.org website

I would like to help coach. Do I need experience? - No. The Glen Rock Soccer Club is committed to improving the soccer knowledge of not only our players, but of our volunteer parent coaches as well. Indoor and outdoor classes and training are held throughout the year. In addition, our resources page has links to coaching organizations and websites that will help our volunteers grow their knowledge of the beautiful game.

Do I need to be Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y. Certified to coach or help coach? Yes, all coaches and assistant coaches are required to have their Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y. Training. This is a one time only class that allows volunteers to be protected under the "Little League Law" in New Jersey.

How do I get the Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y. Certification? The Glen Rock Soccer Club on occasion will host a class, and other classes are held throughout the state. Please check with the Youth Sports Research Council for more information. Please also check our current events page for information on classes held by the GRSC.

If my child withdraws, can we get a refund? - The GRSC will not refund registration fees for any withdrawals after May 18th, 2010. Prior toMay 18th, a service charge will be deducted to cover processing the refund.