The Germantown Hills Athletic Association (GHAA) Fire Soccer Club is dedicated to the development of our youth through our competitive soccer program which is designed to teach the aspects of FIRE (Fun, Intensity, Respect, and Effort). Our goal is to develop well-rounded, competent players who want to train and compete to the best of their ability.

 

Fall Season

• Pre-season Camp starts typically end of July

• Practice can begin as early as beginning of August or as designated by head coach

• Practice at least twice/week, some more as designated by head coach

• Season ends typically towards the end of October

 

Spring Season

• Practice can begin as early as beginning of March (weather permitting indoor/outdoor) or as designated by head coach

• Practice at least twice/week, some more as designated by head coach

• Season ends typically towards the end of May

 

Winter Training

• Optional and designated by coaches and director as schedule allows

 

2025-2026 Season Specific Fee and Age Groups

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•  Fall Season Players will automatically be offered a spot on the spring season team, which is highly encouraged, and will pay during spring registration. Players that don’t play in the Fall will have to try out for a spring season team.

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Included in Fees:

• Pre-season Camp

• Participation in 4 events (3 tournaments selected by the head coach and the SLYSA Central IL League or 4 tournaments selected by the head coach)

• Administration and Field Maintenance costs

 

Not Included in Fees:

• Uniform costs

• Registration for SLYSA Gotsport program player carding fees

• Travel costs

 

Household Discount:

• $25/ additional participant discounted from fee with multiple participants from same household

 

Head Coach Fees Waived, Assistant Coach Fees 50% waived up to 1

• Additional assistant coach discounts will be evaluated by director and coaches.

 

Practice-Only Option: Practice Only Option is for players who want to participate in the training only for their respective team and not in tournaments or games that require players’ cards. This is intended to enhance their skills while not having the extensive commitment to the full game/tournament schedule. A try out for new Fire Soccer player is still required for the practice only option. If a player is a returning player from a prior season, participation in a tournament for a practice only player will be evaluated on an as-needed basis with the director and coach in which an additional fee will be charged. If a player is a new Fire soccer player and would like to participate in official games/tournaments too, then the full Fire Soccer Registration is required. 

 

Extra Tournament Fees: If a team chooses to participate in an additional tournament or event beyond those designated by the club, fees will be collected by the head coach.

 

Playing time expectations: As travel soccer is an optional, competitive sport, players can expect equal playing time for friendly games, but no expectation is required for tournaments.

 

Refund Policy: Refunds are given and evaluated on a case-by-case basis as designated by director and coach.

 

Escalation Policy: If a player has any concerns, they are encouraged to talk to the head coach to discuss their issues. If it can not be resolved with the head coach, the player is encouraged to contact ghaafire@gmail.com. Additionally, parents are encouraged to observe the 24-hour cooling off period before approaching the head coach with any issues.

 

Code of Conduct Policy: Additional requirement of adherence to US Soccer Referee Abuse Prevention Policy: https://www.ussoccer.com/rap. Additional Details to be signed at time of registration.

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