FAQ's

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Can I request my child be placed on a specific team?
How much does it cost?
What is the refund policy?
What equipment is required to play soccer?
What happens if it is raining during a practice or game?
What happens if it is lightning during a practice or game?

Special Requests

All requests for specific team assignments or assignments to teams with specific individuals must be submitted to the NJSL Board, in writing, using the Special Request Form by the published registration deadline. The Board will consider these requests individually and decide whether to make exception or not. The decision of the Board is binding. Car pooling is not generally considered an extenuating circumstance. Special requests are granted to less than 1% of the registered players in the league.

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Fee Structure

Fees for players in the same family:

First child ................................ $35

Second child ............................ $20

Additional children ................... No Charge

First Adult ............................... $35

Additional Adults ...................... $20

NJSL Soccer shirt ..................... $18

Return check fee ...................... $15

There is Financial Aid available to youth players who need assistance. Please call the general information number listed on the Contact page

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Refund Policy

It is the parent's or guardian's responsibility to notify the registration chairperson of a refund request, before August 23rd of this year. NO REFUND FOR ADULT DIVISION. Refunds will be given only in the following circumstances:

The family moves out of town, or

There is a written doctor's excuse, before August 23rd of this year, or

A registrant cannot be placed on a team

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Equipment

All players must wear shoes and shin guards covered completely by socks. Modest players generally add shorts and T-shirts to complete the uniform. For games, an official NJSL jersey must also be worn.

NJSL cautions against all piercing done just before and during our soccer season. Players must remove any jewelry (i.e. watches, earrings, bracelets) or other loose articles before showing up for games or practices. These items can be dangerous to other players and to the wearer, and referees will make you remove them before the game. Hard casts are not permitted on any players, at practices or games. Medical ID bracelets, tags, necklaces, etc. are also to be removed from players during games or practices. This can and will cause some heartache with some parents. One of the following options needs to be taken: 1.) The player should hand the ID device to the coach to wear, hold, put in their pocket during the game/practice, or 2.) Have the player wear a soft cloth headband or wristband with the medical alert written on the cloth, or 3.) A parent or some other responsible adult will be expected to stay at all practices and games to provide the necessary medical information in case of injury. Taping over such ID devices is NOT permitted.

In cold weather, sweatpants, sweatshirts and coats worn under the NJSL jersey are satisfactory. Definitely avoid jeans or other pants with belt loops and pockets and hooded sweatshirts. Ball hats with hard brims are not allowed, but knit hats and gloves may be worn as needed.

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Rainouts

In case of inclement weather, the referee or an NJSL official will make the decision AT THE FIELD, AT GAME TIME whether or not play may commence. If the field is not a lake and there is no lightning, the game will probably go on. If a field is deemed unplayable by league officials, the corner flags will be placed in the center of the field.

Kids love to get sloppy and muddy in front of their parents who, as official NJSL fans, can only cheer and encourage the messy proceedings. Only a cad would deprive them of this joy, but advance planning is essential. Bring an umbrella or raincoat for you and a 30 gallon trash bag to use as a cocoon to bring the kids home in and think how much fun you would have if you did not have to act like an adult and could play in the rain.

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Thunder and Lightning

“IF YOU CAN SEE IT – FLEE IT; IF YOU CAN HEAR IT – CLEAR IT!”

This slogan from the National Lightning Safety Institute is being adopted by the NJSL for the safety of all. Lightning poses a danger to persons out in the open including soccer players, parents, coaches and referees. Lightning often precedes a storm, is present during a storm and continues following a storm. When lightning is observed, all persons should be directed to leave the soccer field immediately and seek safe shelter.

This could be the shelter of a substantial building or a fully enclosed vehicle with the windows completely shut. Avoid water. Avoid the high ground. Avoid open spaces. Avoid all metal objects including electric wires, fences, machinery, motors, power tools, etc. Unsafe places include underneath canopies, small picnic or rain shelters or near trees. Even if lightning is observed at what might be considered a great distance, get the children out of the open, away from trees, away from baseball backstops, spectator stands, etc.

Parents should keep an eye on the weather. If the weather is questionable, parents should remain at games and practices. If players have been dropped off, parents should be prepared to return to the field and be available if weather becomes questionable.

If a lightning storm begins in the area without warning and lightning strikes very near, everyone should squat down and put their feet together. Place your hands over your ears to minimize hearing damage from the thunder. Do not bunch up, stay at least 15 feet away from another person. Do not stand upright or lay on the ground. Play or practice should not continue until a period of 30 minutes has passed after the last observed lightning strike or a clap of thunder.

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