| Cleburne Dynamos Football Club |
Cleburne Dynamos Football Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit soccer organization dedicated to promoting and developing the game of soccer at all levels in a fun and positive environment. We are pursuing our goal for providing a soccer experience of true integrity. Soccer players of all ages enjoy different programs in which soccer training is presented in a deeper sense by developing character through valued traditional principles.
We are a competitive club that proudly plays in the Arlington Premier Invitational League. Our home association is the Cleburne Soccer Association. Self worth, pride & sportsmanship are expected of parents and players alike in our club. Passion for the game of soccer is what we hope to impart to our players. Player fees are reasonable and not excessive. |
| Soccer Expectations |
Select/Competitive soccer requires a significant time commitment. Most teams practice at least 2 or 3 times a week and many teams play in 30-40 or more games per year. Player tryouts usually begin July 1. Teams frequently have training/conditioning camps in late July. League tryouts are usually the first 2 or 3 weeks in August. Many teams play in Labor Day tournaments. Most leagues begin in late August or early September and continue right up to Thanksgiving (sometimes beyond).
The Spring season usually begins in mid-February (with practice before that) and continues until late May (and sometimes beyond). Some teams play in tournaments before the start of the Spring season. Many teams play in multiple tournaments from Memorial Day weekend through the end of June. And then it starts over for the next soccer year.
- Practices are MANDATORY. Please do not expect to play -- unless you attend each scheduled practice with your team or a substituted practice.
- Players must realize that this is not recreational soccer.
- Players must bring a ball, shin guards, water, and a serious attitude to learn and train hard to each and every practice.
- Traveling to games on a regular basis is a part of playing select soccer. Tournament travel will also be expected as this is part of developing to a higher level. Distances may be further than anticipated.
- Parents are NOT to coach during the match from anywhere at the field. Parents are spectators - they’re there to enjoy the match and support the players.
In recreational soccer, the focus is most often on social interaction, "having fun" with friends, which often comes at the expense of instruction. In select soccer, the focus in on teaching in an enjoyable manner that is appropriate for the child's age level. Individual skills and team tactics are taught and implemented in order to more fully develop the child's level of play. |
| Signing Contracts |
In recreational soccer, teams are formed based on random selections from the player pool regardless of their level of ability or knowledge of the game. In select soccer, teams are formed based on player "grading" during the club's annual tryouts (which take place during the first week of July). Players in Select Soccer sign contracts to play for a club for a year at a time.
The signing of contracts is permitted on July 1st for all players. Signing contracts prior to these dates and post-dating the contract is strictly prohibited and is punishable by a severe sanction, which could include suspension for a period of time to be determined by the NTSSA Competitive Committee. If any person asks you to sign a contract before these dates, refuse to do so, and call North Texas State Soccer Association at (972) 323-1323 immediately and report the infraction. This is a very serious matter and should not be taken lightly or ignored. “Signing a contract” means actually writing your name on the contract. Post-dating the contract is in direct violation of this rule.
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| Playing Year |
Once you sign this contract, you are registered to this team for the entire soccer year – July 1 through June 30 of next year. Even though June is a “free” month to practice with any team you want to, you will still be a registered player on this team through June 30 of next year unless you get a release from the team prior to April 1. In order to guest play with another team, you have to receive a signed guest player release from your coach, even in June. In June, if your coach refuses to sign a guest player release, North Texas can sign it for you only if your team is not playing in any USSF sanctioned tournament during the time you want to guest play. ALL PLAYERS: You may sign July 1, but you don’t have to. You may wait until a later date if you so desire.
Recreational and select soccer are the same in that the soccer year consists of 2 seasons (Spring and Fall) with each season containing a schedule of 10 games. Select soccer teams usually play from 2-5 tournaments per season whereas most recreational teams do not play any tournaments at all. Recreational soccer and select soccer are also the same in that many teams choose to play indoor during off seasons (although it's usually optional for both recreational and select teams). |
| Costs |
Our costs are very reasonable and affordable. In recreational soccer, costs cover league fees and uniforms. Some recreational teams collect additional money for tournaments, indoor play, and special training camps and clinics. In select soccer, the club forms a budget for the year and the monies due are split amongst the members of the team. A down payment is typically required and the remaining payments are stretched out on a monthly basis with a period of 4-6 months.
Select clubs are often a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization (Cleburne Dynamos FC is a non-profit organization). All monies collected go towards team costs. Costs in select soccer will include things such as regular season fees, referee fees, tournament fees, indoor fees, camps and clinics. All of these costs, after being discounted as mentioned above, are included in the member's monthly dues. |
| Time Commitment |
Recreational practices are typically held once a week with games played once a week on Saturday. In select soccer, teams typically practice twice a week and sometimes three times a week before critical tournaments or games. Select teams also typically play one game a week on Saturday. The seasons in both consist of 10 regular season games. Players should expect a minimum of 30-45 games total - 2 League sessions of 10 games, up to 15+ tournament games, and 10 indoor games each year.
Recreational games are usually held in the immediate community where the team is based. In select soccer, where games are played depends upon which league you are playing in. Cleburne Dynamos FC plays in the Arlington Premier Invitational League so all of our league games are at the Harold Patterson Sports Complex in Arlington. We play indoor soccer at Apex Indoor Sports in Mansfield during the winter. |
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