Sporting Omaha FC Registration Policies

1. Players who return from the prior season will have first opportunity back to their team, assuming the team will remain together with a parent coach. Prior season is defined as fall/spring or spring/fall, NOT fall/fall or spring/spring.

2. Players who played the prior season and request a change of teams will be given first right to an opening on a team if an opening exists.

3. Volunteer coaches are invaluable to our program, but may not request a player's placement that is contrary to the Sporting Omaha FC Registration Policies.

4. If more players request a change of team than openings are available on that team, the date of registration will be used for placement.

5. Players who did not play the prior season who have a request will be placed on their requested team only if an opening is available.

6. Players who did not play the prior season and do not have a special request will be placed on a team with an opening; closest school proximity available.

7. New teams will be created for new players to the club based on volunteer coach availability.

8. Special requests will not be considered for returning or new players to the club if registration is received after the registration deadline.

9. New players to Sporting Omaha FC are only able to be assigned to a team upon receipt of the registration fee. If using the 'pay by check option'; we are unable to view your child for placement until payment is received. The date of receipt of the fee is the date that will be used for assignment if openings are available.

10. New players to Sporting Omaha FC are only able to be assigned to a team upon receipt of the 'proof of age' such as a birth certificate or passport. We are unable to view your child for placement until proof of age is received. The date of receipt of the proof of age is the date that will be used for assignment if openings are available.

11. If an opening is not available at the time of receipt of the registration fee when using the 'pay by check' option, the child will be placed on a waiting list for assignment based on the date the payment was received.

12. If payment is complete and an opening is not available at the time of receipt of proof of age, the child will be placed on a waiting list for assignment based on the date the proof of age was received.

13. If a player whose payment is complete is unable to be moved from the waiting list to a team when waiting on proof of age, a refund according to the refund policy will be provided via check to the family.

14. A Youth refund request must be made in writing (email is perfect) prior to April 1/Aug 15 depending on the season and is less $20. Refunds after these dates will not be considered.

15. A U11-U14 refund request must be made in writing (email is perfect) prior to March 15/Aug 1 depending on the season and is less $30. Refunds after these dates will not be considered.

16. Academy & Select refund: In the unfortunate situation that involves a season-ending injury or illness, Sporting Omaha FC will consider a fee reimbursement for the family involved. This does not include team fees assessed by the team, which should be handled directly with the Coach and Team Manager. Refunds will only apply to season-ending injuries or illnesses.