Sign-ups and Waiting Lists
The Walker Recreation Department organizes two youth soccer seasons per year: Spring, and Fall seasons. Because of the large numbers of participants, sign-ups take place well in advance of the seasons themselves to allow time for the teams to be organized, schedules made up, and other planning.
Sign-Ups
Sign-ups take place via the online recreation activity portal (under the “Youth Sports” activity tab). Each year, the sign-ups begin starting on the following dates:
- Spring: February 1-18 (or until full)
- Fall: July 1-18 (or until full)
Some age groups fill up fast, so be very prompt about getting signed up! Once an age group is “full,” its registrations will close.
Waiting List
Because there must be enough players to fill an even number of teams, the waiting list grows until we reach enough players to create two more teams (or until an age group is “full”). At the deadline, teams are “locked in” and unfortunately, this means that many players do not get to play. You can avoid being left on a waiting list by signing up promptly at the beginning of each season, since teams are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Subscribe to the Calendar
Because sign-ups are always on the same dates every season, you can simply add the two dates (February 1st and July 1st) to your calendar, and set them up as annually recurring events. Add a reminder, too, so the date doesn’t come and go unnoticed!
BONUS: I keep a calendar with important soccer-related dates on my computer, and have made it public. You can subscribe here, and never miss an important soccer date again!