This team will be made up of paid Southsiders members only. If anyone signed up and is not planning on becoming a member, I first off have to question WHY, then heavily recommend it and all it's awesome benefits, but please let me know if this might be an issue for you.

I don't either, but we are putting together a team representing the southsiders, so only members should be on the team. That's the basics of that. That being said, everyone is welcome at our kickarounds!

Any ideas regarding cost for the reserve players? Or you waiting till all full-time players have paid up?

Are you setting a limit to the total number of reserve players?

BTW, if OldFan becomes a SSer, he should be captain of this squad.

looking into squad number limitations and such, I have come to a decision (i told someone else via email yesterday) that is inline with DavidCross' comment. There isn't a good way to do "reserve players" so if you're in, you're in, if you don't think you can make enough games, then maybe next season. As it stands right now, we're at 17 players (including about 3 that asked about being reservists) if we get the full 17, we're looking at just under 200 per person. it's 18 games, and the day of the week we play on will vary.

I understand life sometimes interferes, and missing games is unfortunate and un-desireable, but if everyone was a "reserve player" then there is less motivation to come to the games and more likelyhood of having insufficient numbers to field a proper team each week. I am not expecting everyone to show up every week, that's highly unlikely, but if you're in it the full amount, there's less chance you "won't feel like playing tonight". It would also not be fair to other players who may miss a week or two. I mean, If I can't make it due to work one week, I wouldn't expect re-imbursement, but that's essentially what reserve players would be receiving.

but how are you suggesting we do it? I can't find a way to guarantee all the money gets made up and everyone would feel equally invested unless everyone just paid the same fee.

The problem I see is many people given a lesser commitment would do that instead of being fulltime.

on another note, the vote is pretty evenly split at 10-8 in favour of having a sponsor. Due to costs restricting the season, and an unsure continuation into future seasons, I feel we should just opt for a sponsored jersey with numbers on the back and players are responsible for their own shorts and socks. I think that for a first season, this is a good option.

krisaug5 said: This is one of the options being investigated

Custom made Umbro jerseys with the chevrons to reflect the proud military heritage of the Southsiders...NICE!

We shouldn't start the season if we don't have the sufficient (17-18) number of committed full-paying players.

We can keep a list of players who don't want to commit but be called up from the reserve list in case we need them (injuries, personal crap happens). We can have a match fee payed to the team or tifo fund for those players for those occasions. I used to be a drop-in like that there, there was also some admin fee, I am not sure about.

Another issue with having alternate palyers is that many leagues require all players to be registered and they cap the number of registered players per team. There are often penalties for using unregistered players

OLDFAN Said: Would oldfan be welcome on this team as he is an older man in average shape :)

Why not...I'm an old fart who enjoys football...I may not play as many minutes as the younger members, but it dosen't take away my enjoyment of the game... :D

krisaug5 said: at last count, we're at 19.

19 for a 50 min. match?

pretty much yeah. 19 on the team doesnt mean 19 show every week. That's highly unlikely, but we will certainly need subs. from my experience on my indoor team, you want 12 or so people at each game.That allows for reasonable subs.

i haven't heard back from them yet. I will be calling tomorrow to get more information regarding this specific concern.

Will the jersey be for sale to those members who don't want to play footy, without the sponsors logo?, cos I'd buy one in a heartbeat

^to be determined...

As a note, Anyone who is committed to the team, polease bring $100 to the kickaround today. This will be the first installment, if you will, of your elague fees and will be used towards the deposit that is due at time of registration. Currently we're looking at just under $200 per person total, so this will be roughly half.

The_Real_Deal said: Which pitch are you guys on tonight?

I've got a work party to go to, but I'm using the excuse to leave early as I have to go to the rec-league game

After you enter walk on the left side on the ground level and it's the 3rd "rink"

Bring a sweater if you're not playing. It's cold in there.

Chris said: Bring a sweater if you're not playing. It's cold in there.

Very cold!

Great turn-out tonight guys! anyone who wants to join the team, but was unable to make it out tonight, please PM me as i have a bit of information I need from you. This is regardless of whether you have "signed up" or not, I have new information that needs to be received. So please, anyone who wants to join the team, please PM me.

For the number of players out (think after two sessions over 30 different players have played!) could start thinking about renting outdoor soon (as long as its dry). Get a field with lights and can set up a futsal small goal game for roughly the same price as the indoor? can divide outdoor into 2 fields.

A fundraiser to help make us the most flash FC around we could host a 5 aside tourney pre-March season start with "final" at Canlan. See if Frozen Penguin can give us a deal on space above field and have a pre-season bash with it?

Wicked news.

On Saturday, is the start time 11pm?

I have also made a twitter account so people can keep up with the team it's @SouthsidersFC for those of you in the twitter world!

It's not too bad. Why dont you come out to the kickaround on saturday and see how you like it. 11pm at 8-rinks. No cleats, bring white and black shirts and $10 for field rental costs