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Who is Westsound FC?

· Who is Westsound FC?

· Westsound FC is District 4’s only Premier level Soccer Club and is a member of KPYSA. Our goal is to provide a positive and structured learning environment which helps players develop sound fundamental techniques which are the basis of elite soccer performance. Through expert and comprehensive instruction, we aim to produce players and teams capable of competing at the very highest levels. WSFC consistently ranks among the top clubs in the State.

· Where does Westsound FC play?

· Westsound FC will normally play their home games at Silverdale Stadium. Most away games are in Western Washington, from Bellingham to Portland. Some teams may choose to travel outside the state.

· What is the PDL?

· Player Development League- This league is made up of the top 20 clubs in the state of Washington. They qualify based on their performance in the Challenge and Championship State Cups. Visit the PDL at www.playerdevelopmentleague.org

· What is the difference between Premier, Select, and Recreational soccer?

· Recreational teams are randomly selected and there are no tryouts. Teams are formed and coached by volunteers/parents and play in the local area in a short 10 game season. They also normally play in the Presidents Cup at the end of year.

· Recreational Club Select teams are formed via tryouts and are more competitive than recreational. Teams may still be coached by volunteers/parents. These teams may play in local tournaments in the summer as well as a 10 game season. These teams usually play in the Commissioner’s Cup.

· Premier Teams, like Westsound FC, hold tryouts and play in the most competitive leagues throughout the state and may even travel out of state. Westsound FC hires the highest qualified coaches possible. Play multiple seasons as well as play in the State tournaments and if they qualify will move on to Regionals and even Nationals.

· How are teams chosen? How many are there per age group?

· Tryouts are conducted at each age group. The goal is to develop two teams of players made up of roughly 15 players each. One team is usually the A team while there is a B team which also benefits from the highly qualified coaching staff. Many B team players work hard and challenge for a spot on the A team. Players can move between teams thruout the season based on the rate they develop their abilities. our teams consist of dedicated boys and girls from the entire Peninsula.

· How long is the season?

· Tryouts are in Spring and teams play summer tournaments with a fall and/or Spring Season. Teams participate in the highest level State Tournaments.

· Does Westsound play tournaments? Where?

· Most teams play in the elite tournaments thru out Western Washington but some may choose to travel to other states like Oregon, Idaho, and even California. Our State Champions have traveled to Regional tournaments held in Colorado and Hawaii.

· Can I play other sports or participate in other activities?

· Of course, many of our athletes participate in other sports as well as extracurricular activities in addition to playing soccer.

· Does Playing for Westsound FC improve chances to make a High School Team?

· High schools hold tryouts by their own coaching staff; however Westsound FC has a continued reputation for the highest trained soccer players in the area. Chances are better if you have played for Westsound FC. Many Westsound FC players have played Varsity Soccer as early as 9^th grade. Many of our players make the all league teams.

· Will Westsound FC help get into college?

· Many teams play in Showcase tournaments where players get evaluated by college coaches. Many as early as U15.

· Many Westsound FC players have gone on to play at the college level. Visit our Alumni on our webpage.

· How much does it cost to play for Westsound FC?

· Costs vary per team. Fees go toward registration, fields, referees, and operating costs. Uniforms depend on the player and wear and tear. Coaching fees depend on the qualifications of the coach. Fees can be paid up front or on a monthly basis. Many teams fundraise to pay for travel and tournaments.

· Does Westsound FC offer Scholarships?

· Yes, on a case by case basis, many of our players are on scholarship. There are also a variety of methods to cover the expenses to play. Westsound FC will work with families to ensure their player can develop the skills to compete at the highest level.

· Does Westsound FC Fundraise?

· The club does hold fundraisers to offset operating costs.

· In addition, many teams usually hold their own fundraisers to cover costs of playing in tournaments as well as cover travel expenses.