This page is very helpful for those new to the area.  If this page does not answer your question, please feel free to contact any one of the Board Members and we will be happy to help you.

UPDATED: 2/22/08

• Q: How do I sign up for the league?

  • A: Signing up has gotten much easier now that you can sign-up on-line.  Simply follow the links on our home page and be sure to read the instructions.  Registration is open from 12/1/07 thru 1/29/08.

• Q: My daughter has never played before and she is 12 years old.  Is this league too competitive for her?

  • A:  Absolutely not. This is a recreational league open to girls of all ages and experience.

• Q: I'm having a problem with the on-line registration, what should I do?

  • A: Contact the webmaster by clicking here.  On line registration will take place through Tuesday, January 29, 2008.

• Q: Which division will my daughter be in?

  • A: The division of play is first determined by her age on December 31st of the current year.  Whatever her age is at that time, will be her league age for the upcoming season. Our home page has a breakdown of the various age limits for each division.

• Q: What if I want my daughter to play in a different division?

  • A: Any requests to play in a higher or lower division must be addressed in writing to the Board for their consideration and approval or disapproval.  The request must be received in time to be considered at a Board meeting prior to teams being formed.  No other exceptions will be permitted.

• Q: How do I become a coach or manager?

  • A: You must fill out a coach/manager application which can be downloaded from the website and mailed to the P.O. Box address located on the website and application. When it is received by the Board, the Board will consider it and either approve or deny the application.  Whatever decision is reached, you will be notified.  if your application is approved, you will be required to attend a mandatory coaches meeting in late February or risk your status as a coach/manager in accordance with the FGSL Bylaws.  Returning coaches and managers are not assured a team for the following season and must re-apply every year.

• Q: My daughter wants to play with a specific friend or coach, can I request that?

  • A: FGSL has always been open to honoring requests regarding teammates and coaches.  However, such requests cannot be guaranteed as the Board is also obligated with providing as even skilled teams as possible.  If a particular request would result in an imbalance, the request will not be granted.

• Q: When will my daughter be notified about which team she is on?

  • A: Following the coaches/managers meeting in late February, your daughter should receive a phone call from her coach.

• Q: When are practices and games scheduled?

  • A: Practices will be scheduled by your coach at the coaches meeting.  Generally, they will involve one weekday practice and one on Saturday.  Again, this will depend on what your coach signs up for.  As for games, there will be two games every week with one game on a weeknight and one on Saturday.  The weeknight games will be on different nights throughout the season and the Saturday games will be at different times.  There is not a set night or time slot for any division.

• Q: When does the season begin and end?

  • A: Practices cannot begin until after March 1 with the first games and opening ceremony usually set for the first or second weekend in April.  The season concludes with a league wide potluck generally on the second Sunday in June.  For specific dates in any season, please check the website for important dates.

• Q: What is supplied by the league and what will my daughter need to provide?

  • A: Your registration costs include a Uniform Shirt, ASA Insurance and picture package. The only equipment your daughter needs to provide is a glove, shoes and helmet with a face guard and chin strap. If you daughter plays or is interested in playing soccer, you may want to purchase soccer shoes as they can be used in softball whereas softball shoes cannot be used in soccer.  In addition, most teams decide on purchasing a particular style of shorts and socks but that will be up to each team and is not a requirement of the league.

• Q: What other ways can I become involved and help the league?

  • A: This is a volunteer organization that requires the help of many parents to succeed.  There are always ways to help and tasks to perform.  If you are interested in helping in any way, please e-mail the President or send a letter to the P.O. Box.