FAQs

  • 1. Registration
  • 2. Age / Division
  • 3. When & Where Do We Play?
  • 4. Coaches
  • 5. Uniforms
  • 6. Equipment (Ball Size & More)
  • 7. Contact Information
  • 8. Travel Program
  • 9. Soccer Clinics
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  • 1. When is registration?
     

    Intramural & Inter-league Players:

    Registration for Fall season begins in June. You may register for both seasons during the Fall registration process which guarantees that you will be on the same team for both Fall & Spring seasons. You may also elect to register one season at at time. Registration for Spring season usually begins in January. You do not have to re-register in the Spring if you selected to play for both seasons.

    Travel Players:

    Travel Players will register after they have been selected to a team. Tryouts are during the Spring Season. 

    NOTE: Travel Players with siblings that will play Intramural or Interleague must register at the same time to receive a sibiling discount. No Exceptions. 

  • 2. Are there late fees?
     

    Late fees will be incurred after August 1st for Fall Registration and after March 1st for Spring Registration. 

  • 3. How do I register my child?
     

    In order to register your child, please go to our website at www.BethpageSoccer.com and click on the Registration tab. Bethpage Soccer only offers online registration. You must pay by credit card.

  • 4. Can I request which team my child be placed on?
     

    When you register, you can make a comment in the notes section of the registration for such requests. Please do note that while we make an effort to ensure such requests we also make sure teams are balanced while they are formed to provide the best experience for the players.

  • 5. I registered, when will I be contacted?
     

    Once the teams are created your coach will contact you before the start of the season. 

  • 6. How do I add my child's photo?
     

    *Required For Travel Players Only.  

    During registration process the system will prompt you to add your players photo. Please upload a passport type photo which is front facing with no sunglasses or other family members and pets next to them.

     

  • 7. Why am I not receiving emails from my Coach?
     

    Bethpage Soccer and their Coaches use GotSport to communicate to all players. If you have not been receiving emails from your coach or missed out on Bethpage Soccer flyers your email account could be filtering emails from the GotSport application possibly considering them as Spam or Junk emails. 

    To resolve this, add "no_reply@gotsoccer.com" as a contact / friend in your Email contact list.

  • 8. Is there a multiplayer discount?
     
    Multiplayer Discount:
      • Intended for children, brothers & sisters, of the same parents, parent and/or legal guardian.
      • Registration of these players must occur at the same time within the same transaction. ⇒ **If you have one child that is awaiting an invite for travel soccer, please wait to register the sibling into intramural/interleague to receive the sibling discount.**
      • Multiplayer discounts are only eligible when registering for the full Fall-Spring seasons. Discounts are not given for half season registration.
      • No Exceptions. Read the pop up on the registration site.
  • 9. What's the difference between Intramural, Interleague, Travel and Academy?
     

    What Intramural Soccer Is

    • Recreational, casual play for our youngest players.
    • Little Eaglets U3 -4, children develop running, kicking and dribbling skills while working on listening and following directions through play.
    • Eaglets U5, children build on soccer skills through various play and movement.
    • Hawks U6, children continue to build on soccer skills through various play and movement.
    • Golden Eagles U7, children begin to scrimmage and learn the fundamentals of the game.

    What Interleague Soccer Is

    • Recreational, casual play.
    • Teams based on classmates and carpool efficiencies
    • Don’t feel like going because it’s raining
    • Players play all field positions

    What Travel Soccer Is

    • Players looking for more serious soccer experience, but still recreational soccer
    • Individual development
    • Team development - dedication to team to make practices and games
    • Goal of playing school soccer together
    • Players play a few different positions
    • Bethpage residents priority
    • Volunteers and non-profit

    What Academy Soccer Is

    • The most serious and dedicated players
    • Goal of playing in college or professionally
    • Team winning percentage is more important
    • Players learning to play specific positions
    • Out of town recruitment
    • Single sport/team dedication
    • Paid trainers with performance in mind

     

    Competitive

    EDP - Premier 1 and 2 divisions are U13+, must win NYCS to get here

    NYCS - U8+ multiple divisions based on level, each division covers Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island

    Travel

    LIJSL - U9+ multiple divisions based on level, younger divisions are specific to Nassau, unless Premier which is Long Island

    Recreational

    Interleague/Intramural - U8+ one or two divisions for towns along the Rt 135 Seaford/Oyster Bay Expressway

     

  • 10. Did I register for Fall & Spring?
     

    Unless otherwise noted you have registered for both Fall and Spring season which runs September to June. 

     

  • 1. What age group should my child join?
     

    U3 - U4 Little Eaglets:
    Clinic is on weekends. Runs Fall to Spring. 

     

    U5: Eaglets Program:
    Clinic is on Saturdays. Runs Fall to Spring. 

     

    U6: Hawks Program: 
    Clinic is on Saturdays. Runs Fall to Spring. 

     

    U7: Golden Eagles Program:
    Practice during the week with scrimmage on Saturdays.  Runs Fall to Spring. 

     

    U8: Interleague:
    Practice during the week with games on Sundays with neighboring towns.

     

    U9 and Above:
    May either continue in the Interleague Program or tryout to join a Travel Team. Inter-League teams practice once a week with games on Sundays. Travel Teams ask for a considerable time commitment, energy, and money from both the player and their families. Tryouts are generally held in June for the upcoming Fall Season. They practices twice a week and attend tournaments through the year. The U9 - U13 teams play on Saturdays and the U14-U19 teams play on Sundays.
  • 2. What's the difference between Intramural, Interleague, Travel and Academy?
     

    What Intramural Soccer Is

    • Recreational, casual play for our youngest players.
    • Little Eaglets U3 -4, children develop running, kicking and dribbling skills while working on listening and following directions through play.
    • Eaglets U5, children build on soccer skills through various play and movement.
    • Hawks U6, children continue to build on soccer skills through various play and movement.
    • Golden Eagles U7, children begin to scrimmage and learn the fundamentals of the game.

    What Interleague Soccer Is

    • Recreational, casual play.
    • Teams based on classmates and carpool efficiencies
    • Don’t feel like going because it’s raining
    • Players play all field positions

    What Travel Soccer Is

    • Players looking for more serious soccer experience, but still recreational soccer
    • Individual development
    • Team development - dedication to team to make practices and games
    • Goal of playing school soccer together
    • Players play a few different positions
    • Bethpage residents priority
    • Volunteers and non-profit

    What Academy Soccer Is

    • The most serious and dedicated players
    • Goal of playing in college or professionally
    • Team winning percentage is more important
    • Players learning to play specific positions
    • Out of town recruitment
    • Single sport/team dedication
    • Paid trainers with performance in mind

     

    Competitive

    EDP - Premier 1 and 2 divisions are U13+, must win NYCS to get here

    NYCS - U8+ multiple divisions based on level, each division covers Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island

    Travel

    LIJSL - U9+ multiple divisions based on level, younger divisions are specific to Nassau, unless Premier which is Long Island

    Recreational

    Interleague/Intramural - U8+ one or two divisions for towns along the Rt 135 Seaford/Oyster Bay Expressway

     

  • 1. When and where would my child play?
     

    U3-U4 Little Eaglets, U5 Eaglets, U6 Hawks and U7 Golden Eagles plays Saturday mornings at Charles Campagne. 

    Interleague U8 plays games on Sundays. Home games are played at Apollo field and away games are played at neighboring towns including Island Trees, Levittown & Plainedge. Practices are held once a week at the discretion of the volunteer coach. 

  • 2. When do we practice?
     

    Practice times and days are determined by your coach. All coaches are volunteers, many of them have different schedules. All teams practice at least once a week.

  • 3. When does the season start?
     

    Fall season begins in September and runs to November.

    Spring season typically begins in April dependent on weather and runs to June.

    Registration is for both Fall and Spring season with the exception of the Little Eaglets program which is seasonal.

    Schedules are posted online at the beginning of each season. Schedules are not published for the full September to June session since there are many factors that determine game schedules including weather and field permits. 

     

  • 1. Who are the coaches?
     

    The coaches are volunteers. They are usually the parents of a child on the team.

     

  • 2. Can I volunteer to coach?
     

    Yes! Login to your registration page. Click on volunteer to coach or email us at info @ bethpagesoccer.com. The Bethpage PAL soccer Board will contact you.

  • 1. How do I order a Uniform?
     

    Please click HERE for ordering information.

  • 1. What equipment does my child need?
     
    • Soccer ball: Size 3 for U3-U4, U6 & U7.  Size 4 for U8 thru U12.  Size 5 for U13 - U19.
    • Shin Guards under socks.
    • Soccer Cleats for all players.
    • If your child wears glasses, they must have approved eyewear to avoid injury.
    • No jewelry of any kind.

    »Grab the Dick's Sporting Goods Coupon on the Homepage before you go shopping!

     

  • 1. Why am I not receiving emails from my Coach?
     

    Bethpage Soccer and their Coaches use GotSport to communicate to all players. If you have not been receiving emails from your coach or missed out on Bethpage Soccer flyers your email account could be filtering emails from the GotSport application possibly considering them as Spam or Junk emails. 

    To resolve this, add "no_reply@gotsoccer.com" as a contact / friend in your Email contact list.

  • 2. How do I contact Bethpage Soccer Admin?
     

    If you need to speak to someone, please email us at info @ bethpagesoccer.com. 

  • 1. How do I add my child's photo?
     

    *Required For Travel Players Only.  

    During registration process the system will prompt you to add your players photo. Please upload a passport type photo which is front facing with no sunglasses or other family members and pets next to them.

     

  • 2. How do I order a Uniform?
     

    Please click HERE for ordering information.

  • 1. Are soccer clinics offered?
     

    Yes! Bethpage Soccer offers several clinics during the year. 

    -Keeper training is offered in the Fall & Spring Season for intermediate and advance keepers. 

    -Skills training is offered during the soccer season for U6-U7 players.