---

ALBION JUNIORS Q & A 

---

 

Q: How do I register my child for soccer?
A: Visit our Registration Page and select the league you want to register for and follow the prompts.
 

Q: How long is each soccer season?
A: Each soccer season consists of 8 weeks of play. Though we try to schedule 8 consecutive weeks for games, that is not always possible due to specific holidays and/or Spring Break. When this happens, there will be one Friday where there is not a game and then the season will continue the following week.
 

Q. Do I have to be an Chamblee resident to play?
A: No. There are no residency requirements.
 

Q. My child has never played soccer, can they still be placed on a team? Are there try-outs?
A: We are a recreational and developmental soccer league, therefore we do not have try-outs. If you pay, you play. Many children in the league are playing for the first time and each team will have players with a variety of skill levels.
 

Q. When does registration open for each season?
A: Registration for the Spring Season is open from November through February, with the first games taking place in March . Registration for the Fall Season is open from May through August, with our first games taking place in September or the first weekend in October. 

Q: When does the Fall Season and Spring Season start?
A: Opening Day for the Fall Season generally starts in mid-September. Opening Day for the Spring Season generally starts in beginning of March
 

Q: Is Albion Juniors a co-ed league?
A: Yes. However, occasionally there may be an all-girls or all-boys team. Most teams will have a mix of boys and girls.
 

Q: Is Albion Juniors a competitive league?
A: No. Albion Juniors is a recreational league with a focus on learning and developing new soccer skills while having fun. However, Albion does have a competitive club program, Albion SC Atlanta Metro.
 

Q: Why does Albion Juniors not post standings?
A: We are a recreational league and place a priority on participation, development, and FUNdamental skills. We do not place an emphasis on the score or winning. This is the perfect opportunity for the children to develop and perfect their soccer skills. However, Albion does have a competitive club program, Albion SC Atlanta Metro. For more information about the Albion SC Atlanta Metro, please email Metrosupport@albionscatlanta.org 

Q. What does my low cost registration fee cover?
A: Registration fees cover full end of season awards, field fees, referee fees, goals, nets, practice balls, and playerʼs insurance.

 

Q:  Uniform Fee?
A: Our uniforms are not included in the registration fee   (which consists of 1 Home jersey, 1 Away jersey, 1 short, and 2 pair of soccer socks) . You will receive a link to order and you can have it delivered to your home or in store pick up. 

Q: What size ball does my child need?
A: Under-8s and younger play with a size 3 ball. Under-9 through Under-13/14 play with a size 4 ball.
 

Q: Where are the practices held?
A: We reserve Dresden Park in Chamblee (Please note: Field location reservations are subject to change from season to season. If the city assigns us a different park, it will be a park nearby those communities.) 

Q: Which days of the week are practices on?
A: Practice is Fridays before Game
 

Q: What time of day are practices held?
A: Practices are scheduled between 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
 

Q: How long does practice last?
A: All practices are 60 min
 

Q. Are there practices during Spring Break?
A: No recreation will not have practice and Albion follows the Dekalb County School Calendar.
 

Q: When and where are games held?
A: Games and Practices are held  @ Dresden Park
 

Q: What times are the games played at?
A: Game times vary for each division. They can be scheduled anytime.
 

Q: What does my child need for the games?
A: Shin guards, soccer cleats, and the uniform are required for all games. Please remember to check the schedule(home/away team) for the appropriate colored uniform top for the game. Also, bring water and a soccer ball.
 

Q: Can I play with my friends?
A: Absolutely! We actually encourage you to rally up some friends and play together. You are welcome to make friend requests to play on the same team with a particular person, coach, or group of people. If there is space available on a particular team, priority for requests will be granted in the following order:
1.  Returning players
2.  Players that register during Early Registration
3.  Siblings
4.  All other requests

If you have a particular team, coach, or friend request, please register early as this will increase the likelihood we are able to accommodate your request. However, we CANNOT guarantee that we will be able to place your child with a specific team/coach/friend.
 

Q: Who will be my childʼs coach?
A: All coaches are volunteer parents. If you are a certified coach or you know the game, we encourage you to volunteer!
 

Q: How do I become a coach?
A: Please email metroalbionjuniors@albionscatlanta.org

Q: How are teams created?
A: Once registration is closed, we will build the teams manually
 

Q: How many players are on a team?
A: The U4 to U8 divisions play 4v4 on the field with no goalkeeper. These teams generally have 6 to 8 players on a roster. The U9 –U10 divisions play 5v5 with a goalkeeper. These teams have 8 players on a roster. U11-U12 divisions and up play 5v5  with a goalkeeper. These teams will have 8 players on a roster

These teams will have 8 players on a roster .  

Please note: These numbers may fluctuate depending on how many teams/players are registered.
 

Q. When will we find out what team my child is on?
A: Coaches get their rosters at the coaches meeting, which is typically held 1week before the first game. They will begin contacting the players after that meeting to schedule a practice for the following week.
 

Q. A coach never called or emailed me, what do I do?
A: First, check the calendar to see if the coaches meeting has been held. The coaches meeting is usually held 1 week before the first game. Coaches are requested to contact all players by the Wednesday after the coaches meeting. On Thursday, Albion Juniors will  email all players their coachʼs contact information. If a week has gone by and you still have not received a call or email (check your spam folder), please email the league and we will look into it.

If you do not find the answers to your questions there, please contact:

Albion Juniors 

metroalbionjuniors@albionscatlanta.org