Bullard FC would like to take this opportunity to introduce our club and describe the different divisions of play. We are a club within the Fig Garden Youth Soccer League and a soccer program that is similar but separate from the elementary school clubs. This pamphlet contains information that will be helpful to parents of soccer players who want additional information about Bullard FC. The Bullard FC is for players who want to play recreational soccer after they have completed sixth grade or for younger and older players who want an opportunity to play "competitive" soccer. Children as young as nine and up to eighteen may tryout for Division I and III teams within the Bullard Soccer FC. It is a goal of both Bullard FC and the Fig Garden Youth Soccer League that players of all ages and skill levels have a place to play soccer. This information is an explanation of what the Bullard FC has to offer your child. Here are the basic facts about participation in our highly regarded organization:

*DIVISION I* If your child wants to participate at the highest level of play Bullard Soccer Association has to offer, the is Division I "Travel or Club" soccer program This level of participation is available starting at the U11 age group and continuing to U19. These teams play in the Harold S. Young playing league. This is a higher level of play with additional expectations for financial and time commitments. Your child will play weekly league games in the District VII area, typically from the second weekend in September through the third weekend in November and participate in five or more weekend tournaments in and out of town. Expenses include registration, team uniform, two training tees, tournament fees, out- of- town travel expenses and possibly coaching fees. Participation in fundraising for the team's tournament entry fees and other team expenses is a typical expectation. These teams are formed by June 15. If your child wants to play they need to participate in the scheduled tryouts. For tryout locations and dates visit our website www.bullardsoccer.org Children born on or before July 31, of the current playing season are eligible to tryout for their age appropriate Division I team. Division I teams are formed with a one- year age range; U11, U12, U13, etc.	*DIVISION III* If your child is interested in a higher level of play one of their options is Division III. These teams play in the Don Hawkins playing league. There are weekly league games in the District VII area (Visalia to Madera), typically from the second weekend in September through the third weekend in November and maybe occasional participation in weekend tournaments in and out of town. Expenses include registration, team uniform, two training tees, tournament fees and out- of- town travel expenses. There will possibly be some participation in fundraising for the team's expenses. Teams are formed by July 15 and begin practicing in the summer for this playing league. If your child wants to play Division III for Bullard Soccer Association they will need to participate in scheduled tryouts. For tryout locations and dates visit our website www.bullardsoccer.org Children born on or before July 31, of the current playing season are eligible to tryout for their age- appropriate Division III team. Division III teams are also formed with a two- year age range; U12, U14, U16 and U19.	*DIVISION IV* When your child finishes sixth grade and/ or celebrates their 12th birthday on or before July 31 of the current playing season, they will then play soccer for the Bullard Soccer Association club. This level of play is known as Division IV or recreational soccer. It is for children who want to play soccer for fun and exercise. There will be weekly league games and possibly an occasional local tournament as determined by the team. Expenses include registration , tournament entry fees, (if the team decides to enter a tournament), uniform, and two training tees. This is the level of play most like the school clubs. Recreational teams are formed based on the number of players who sign- up. Teams are formed by July 15 and begin practicing thereafter. If your child wants to play Division IV soccer for Bullard Soccer Association a parent and the child will come to sign- ups with a copy of their official birth certificate, a small picture and fill out the required forms. For registration locations and dates visit our website www.bullardsoccer.org Children born on or before July 31, of the current playing season are eligible to sign- up for their age- appropriate Division IV team. Division IV teams are formed with a two- year age range; U14, U16, etc.