Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I register and join Jackson Fury as a new player?
  Answer: Please review all registration materials, download the appropriate forms, follow the instructions, and mail the Registration Form and fee deposit to the address provided.  New players, optional for elementary school students and recommended for middle school students, may tryout Jackson Fury by attending an indoor practice for their age group.  If you have any questions, please contact Tom Strock at tstrock@jacksonfury.com.  
  
  

• I play with Jackson Fury now, do I have to register?
  Answer: YES, but it is easy!  Simply pay the Spring deposit as billed on the Indoor 2 final fee invoice.  Failure to pay the Spring deposit (on the Indoor 2 invoice) by Feb 4, 2012 will result in the player not being included on the Spring team league commitments.  After Feb 4, parents must submit the returning player registration form and deposit for returning players.  
  
  

• I missed registration.  Can I register late?
  Answer: MAYBE. Please contact Tom Strock at tstrock@jacksonfury.com.  Open rosters spots on registered teams will be filled with late registrations.  You can verify a roster spot is open or simply mail the registration paperwork.  NOTE:  Late registration roster spots are filled according to the receipt of completed registration paperwork.  Roster positions will not be held based on phone calls or emails! 
  
  

• When are practices? When are games?
  Answer: Practices typically start between 4:30 and 6:30 PM, for 1-1/2 hour, Monday through Friday, at the Jackson Park Soccer Fields.  Practices for players in Middle School may start as early as 3:30 PM.  Games are typically on Saturday or Sunday but a few games will also be scheduled by the league on weeknight evenings.
  
  

• How much experience is required to play competitive soccer?
  Answer: Most players have a year or two of recreational soccer experience.  Minimal experience is required for 7-11 year olds since we will provide basic soccer training at these age groups.  12-14 year old players should be athletic with 2-3 years of recreational experience for competitive teams.  
  
  

• Do I have to attend evaluations or tryouts?
  Answer: No.  All players who register by the published deadline will be assigned to an age appropriate, competitive team.  Basic soccer instruction is provided for players 7 to 11 years old and many new players start with little experience.  New players may attend a club practice so that they can experience and "try-out" a typical competitive soccer practice before parents make the necessary time and financial commitments.  Rarely are players cut but, occasionally, new players do not enjoy the effort required to play competitive soccer and drop-out.  
  
  

• What schools do current players attend?
  Answer: Current competitive players attend Jackson Memorial Middle School, Strausser Elementary, Sauder Elementary, Lake Cable Elementary, Amherst Elementary, St. Marys, St. Phillips and James, St. Michaels, St. Pauls, Northwest Local, Perry Local, Green, N. Canton and Massillon schools.  Except for special situations, competitive team players are encouraged to stay with their local community team.  Premier players are welcome from Jackson Twp and all community competitive soccer clubs.