Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What are recreational teams?
   
2. How old do you have to be to play in KASL?
3. When does the season operate?
4. Can I register for one season only?
   
5. When is registration for my players?
6. Where can I get a registration form?
7. What equipment is mandatory, proper and/or recommended?
8. What equipment is a keeper allowed to wear?
9. Is any type of jewelry allowed?
10. Can a child play with any form of cast, splint, etc?
11. How can a child get on a specific team or play with a friend?
    
12. Can a child move up in years or play with an older sibling?
    
13. Can a child play down in a younger age division?
    
14. Why hasn’t my phone call message or email to KASL been returned?
15. Why hasn’t my coach called as yet?
    
16. What are the field sizes per age division?
    
17. What are the goal sizes per age division?
    
18. What is the ball size required per age division?
    
19. What is the maximum number of players on the field per age division?
    
20. What is the minimum number of players on the field per age division?
    
21. What is the length of the games per age division?
    
22. Are coaches allowed on the field?
    
23. When are substitutions allowed?
    
24. What age divisions have keepers?
    
25. What is the distance of a player on a free kick?
    
26. What age divisions have direct kicks and penalty kicks?
    
27. What age divisions have offside?
    
28. What age divisions do handballs and other fouls get called?
    
29. What is a handball?
    
30. How is the game started?
31. When is the ball out of play?
    
32. What are throw-ins?
    
33. What is a goal kick?
    
34. What is a corner kick?
    
35. When a goal determined is scored?
    
36. What are free kicks?
    
37. What are penalty kicks?
    
38. If the referee blows the whistle and then the ball enters the goal, is it a goal?
    
39. Who provides the game ball?
    
40. Are there awards?
41. Why does KASL not keep score in the U4 - U10?
    
42. How do we find out about rainouts?
    
43. How are games rainouts determined?
    
44. How are game cancellations determined due to lightning?
    
45. Why are recreational games cancelled but select games are still on?
    
46. How do I become a referee?
    
47. What is the game suspension for a red card or an ejection?
    
48. What are scrimmage games?
    
49. What are select teams?
    

1. What are recreational teams?
   Recreational teams provide players to learn the basic skills and technique of soccer.
   1. Teams are composed of either all girls or coed.
   2. Player is eligible to start at 3 years olds - adults.
   3. All girl divisions starts in the U6 - U14 playing with a combination of a two year division.
   4. Coed divisions start in the U4 - adult. They play in single year divisions until U11 - U19 then with a combination of a two year division.
   5. All players are welcome, no previous experience is necessary
   6. Players are guaranteed to play 50% of each game (unless there are teams discipline rules i.e. deduction of game time for not showing to practices without notification etc). All team rules are approved by the KASL administrator.
   7. Practice days, times and location are set by the coach.
   8. Teams may practice a maximum of two days per week for an hour and a half each day.
   9. Teams are allowed to start practices once the coach receives his roster at the coaches meeting (usually 2-3 weeks prior to the start of the first game).
   10. Games are usually on the weekends, Saturday they are scheduled throughout the day. If there are Sunday games KASL does not start until noon. Usually the only time there are weekday games are due to the weekends are rained out.
   11. Games are played at Anderson Park (south and east of Tremper High School).
2. How old do you have to be to play in KASL?
   1. Age and team placement is determined by month and year the player was born (not school grade level). Please see the Players Age Division Chart on the Players Forms page.
   2. KASL does have an adult league.
3. When does the season operate?
   1. Fall season: Games start the beginning of September and go until the end of October.
   2. Spring season: Games restart in April and go until mid-June.
   3. A complete season includes Fall through Spring.
4. Can I register for one season only?
   Yes. Fees do vary. Please see the Registration Page.
5. When is registration for my players?
   1. Registration forms are passed out through the coaches during the start of the spring season in the newsletter. Coaches or a team representative are encouraged to submit their registration forms as a complete packet to insure the team stays together.
   2. Registration for returning players runs during the spring season from the first game to the last game. After the last game a late fee is added and there is no guarantee that you will be placed on your previous team (FOR RETURNING PLAYERS ONLY).
   3. KASL does register new/old players year round; however, your son or daughter may be placed on a waiting list until a new team is formed or a player drops.
6. Where can I get a registration form?
   1. From your coach in your spring newsletter.
   2. At the tent: located at 26th Ave. and 86th Street (on Saturdays during the season).
   3. At the KASL office during open hours (see home page for days and times)
   4. You may print a copy from: Registration Form on the Registration page.
7. What equipment is mandatory, proper and/or recommended?
   1. Uniform: You must wear your jersey, shorts and socks provide by KASL during game times.
   2. Shinguards: No player will be permitted to play without them. KASL recommends purchasing shinguards with padding in the ankle for added protection (this type is not mandatory).
   3. Shoes: You may wear regular tennis shoes or shoes with rubber spikes.
   4. Illegal shoes: Those with metal/aluminum spikes and hard rubber baseball shoes (corners of the shoes are sharp).
   5. Ball: Coaches are provided one ball at the start of the season. All players are encouraged to bring a soccer ball to practice to promote full participation of all players at the same time.
   6. Hair clips: Only scrunches and rubber bands are allowed (metal or ones with decorative pieces are not allowed).
   7. Warm clothing: On cold days, sweat pants and sweatshirts are allowed (must be worn under their uniforms: this includes socks). Hoods on sweatshirts are not recommended; but if worn, the hood must be tucked in at all times (a hood may not be worn on his/her head). Knitted gloves/hats are allowed (no scarves, coats, blue jeans, baseball gloves, etc).
8. What equipment is a keeper allowed to wear?
   1. Soft brim hat: To protect eyes from the sun.
   2. Knee and elbow pads: Soft padding only.
   3. Mouth guard: if nothing is sticking out of mouth.
   These items must be removed before he/she can be a field player.
9. Is any type of jewelry allowed?
   1. No jewelry of any type is allowed.
   2. No pierced earrings. Dermatologists have deemed that removing newly pierced earrings for the duration of a soccer game is safe (taping is not allowed).
   3. No hair clips allowed (scrunches or rubber bands are allowed).
10. Can a child play with any form of cast, splint, etc?
    1. No, a doctor may not clear a player to participate with any cast (W.Y.S.A. rule).
    2. Wrapping it in foam or other materials is not allowed.
    3. The tent official must verify any questionable devices.
11. How can a child get on a specific team or play with a friend?
    Fill out a players request application, but the following steps are used.
    Please see the Player Request Application on the Registration page.
    1. All returning players have the first chance to get back on their existing team.
    2. Players request maybe turned down due to equalizing team rosters.
    3. After returning players, open positions are filled on a first come first serve completed request form and registration requirement.
12. Can a child move up in years or play with an older sibling?
    KASL does allow a player to move up one age division.
13. Can a child play down in a younger age division?
    No, the age divisions are set by the governing bodies over KASL.
14. Why hasn’t my phone call message or email to KASL been returned?
    1. Three weeks before/during/after, there are roughly 200 phone calls per week.
    2. The phones are checked daily and emergencies are handled promptly.
    3. All calls are returned in the order they are received.
    4. If you have not heard from a KASL representative in three days, feel free to call again; our phone system has erased messages from power outages and/or surges.
    5. Emails are returned in the order received; however, when the administrator is out of town, no email messages are returned.
15. Why hasn’t my coach called as yet?
    Coaches do not receive their team information until two weeks prior to the start of the first game. If you do not hear from your coach within one week of the start of the first game, call the KASL office or send an email.
16. What are the field sizes per age division?
    Field sizes may vary slightly.
    Please see the Age Division Rule Chart on the Coaches Forms page.
17. What are the goal sizes per age division?
    Goal sizes may vary slightly.
    Please see the Age Division Rule Chart on the Coaches Forms page.
18. What is the ball size required per age division?
    Please see the Age Division Rule Chart on the Coaches Forms page.
19. What is the maximum number of players on the field per age division?
    Please see the Age Division Rule Chart on the Coaches Forms page.
20. What is the minimum number of players on the field per age division?
    Please see the Age Division Rule Chart on the Coaches Forms page.
21. What is the length of the games per age division?
    Half time breaks are 5 minutes in length. Quarter breaks are for substitution only.
    Please see the Age Division Rule Chart on the Coaches Forms page.
22. Are coaches allowed on the field?
    No, in the u-9 and above, unless invited by the referee (example: injured player).
    Please see the Age Division Rule Chart on the Coaches Forms page.
23. When are substitutions allowed?
    Please see the Age Division Rule Chart on the Coaches Forms page.
24. What age divisions have keepers?
    Please see the Age Division Rule Chart on the Coaches Forms page.
25. What is the distance of a player on a free kick?
    Please see the Age Division Rule Chart on the Coaches Forms page.
26. What age divisions have direct kicks and penalty kicks?
    Please see the Age Division Rule Chart on the Coaches Forms page.
27. What age divisions have offside?
    Please see the Age Division Rule Chart on the Coaches Forms page.
28. What age divisions do handballs and other fouls get called?
    Please see the Age Division Rule Chart on the Coaches Forms page.
29. What is a handball?
    A handball is called when a player intentionally plays the ball with his or her hand.
    Please see the Age Division Rule Chart on the Coaches Forms page.
30. How is the game started?
    1. During the coin toss the home team flips the coin and the visiting team calls heads or tails.
    2. The winning team must choose which goal to defend and the other team receives the kick.
    3. Each team must be on there half of the field until the ball has been touched and moved forward.
    4. Only defending players must remain outside the center circle until has been touched and moved forward.
    5. The ball must be touched and moved forward or the kick shall be retaken.
    6. Another player must touch the ball before the individual taking the kick can play the ball a second time.
31. When is the ball out of play?
    The ball is out of play when it has completely crossed the outer most edge of the touch-line, goal-line or when play is stopped by the referee’s whistle.
32. What are throw-ins?
    Method the ball is put back into play after crossing a sideline.
    1. The team that did not touch the ball last as it crossed the touch-line takes the throw.
    2. Is taken from the spot where the ball left the field of play.
    3. The player must throw in the ball over their head (from behind to in front of).
    4. Both hands must be placed on the ball.
    5. Both feet must remain on or behind the touch-line.
    6. Both feet must remain on the ground.
    7. There is no offside on a throw-in.
    8. A team can not score directly from a throw-in.
33. What is a goal kick?
    When the whole ball has completely crossed the end line after being touched by an attacking player. It is put back into play from the goal area by the defending team.
    1. The ball must completely leave the penalty area before it can be back touched by another player. If not the kick is retaken.
    2. The attacking team must remain clear of the penalty area until the ball has been put back into play.
34. What is a corner kick?
    When the whole ball has completely crossed the end line after being last touched by a defending player. It is put back into play from the corner arc by the attacking team.
    1. The ball is kicked by the attacking team from within the corner arc nearest the point where the ball left the field.
    2. Corner flags or markers; can not be held, removed or positioned out of the way.
35. When a goal determined is scored?
    A goal is scored when the whole ball has completely crossed the outside edge of the goal line and must be between the goal posts and under the cross bar.
36. What are free kicks?
    There are two categories:
    1. Direct: free kick from which a goal can be scored without touching another player.
    2. Indirect: free kick from which the ball must touch another player before entering the goal.
    3. The player taking the free kick can not strike the ball a second time until another player has touched it.
    4. All free kicks are taken from the spot of the foul (exceptions apply in the penalty and goal area)
    5. Direct free kicks are taken from the point of infraction unless a defending team commits the infraction within their own penalty area. At this point a penalty kick is awarded.
    6. Fouls awarded to a defending team in their goal area may take the kick from anywhere in the goal area
37. What are penalty kicks?
    Direct free kicks are taken at the penalty mark in front of the goal.
    1. It is a one-on-one situation with a kicker against the keeper.
    2. All other players must stay outside the penalty area, behind the ball and at least ten yards from the ball (penalty arc) until the ball is kicked.
    3. Keeper must remain on the goal line until the ball has be touched
38. If the referee blows the whistle and then the ball enters the goal, is it a goal?
    No, the play is stopped when the whistle is blown. The goal does not count.
39. Who provides the game ball?
    The home team (listed first on the schedule).
40. Are there awards?
    1. In the U-10 and below there are no scores kept. Each player will receive a participation award.
    2. The U-11 and above play for first place awards.
41. Why does KASL not keep score in the U4 - U10?
    The United States Youth Soccer Association believes that teaching players their basic soccer skills is more important than the outcome of the game. It has been found that parents place more pressure on their child when the score matters.
42. How do we find out about rainouts?
    Fields are checked between 6:30 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. Determination is made and usually posted by 8:00 a.m. The following areas will have the notices changed:
    1. Web-site banner: www.kenoshasoccer.com
    2. Emails sent out to those on file with KASL
    3. Office phone lines: (262) 694-0248 or (262) 552-9249
    4. Parents your coach should contact you. Please contact your coach if unable to access one of the other means due to the phone lines cannot handle 1600 hang up calls and will shut down.
43. How are games rainouts determined?
    Cancellations are determined due to field condition, weather and safety for the players.
44. How are game cancellations determined due to lightning?
    KASL has a lightning detector at the referee tent to monitor conditions once games have been started. If the fields and weather is permitting games to be continued but the lightning detector is showing lightning within 15 miles, the fields must be cleared and the games are postponed for 15 minutes. At this time if the lightning has passed the game will continue. Games maybe shortened to keep on schedule. If another 15 minutes is required to wait it will be determined whether to wait or reschedule the game. A game will only be rescheduled if it has not yet reached half time. If half time has been reached then the game stands as played.
45. Why are recreational games cancelled but select games are still on?
    Due to the teams traveling for their games and tournament play, it is extremely difficult for these teams to find open dates to reschedule games. They are on a tight schedule of when all games must be completed by or they must forfeit them.
46. How do I become a referee?
    The referee clinic is usually during specific months. Go to www.soccer-referee.org, click on clinics to find the current classes. You may download the form from that site. Contact KASL after you have passed the clinic.
47. What is the game suspension for a red card or an ejection?
    Usually, it is a one game suspension. But, depending on the infraction the committee will determine the length of the suspension.
48. What are scrimmage games?
    Scrimmages are unscheduled games set up between the coaches. Scrimmages may only be set up between team in their own age division.
49. What are select teams?
    Select teams provide advanced skill level matches and coaching to players who have a high level of skills, a desire to play select and possible plans on continuing soccer play past the youth level, i.e. high school, college etc.
    1. Teams are composed of either all girls or boys.
    2. Teams are eligible to start in the U9 division.
    3. All players are welcome to try-out for a select team. However, only those with the best ability, skill and versatility are selected.
    4. The selection process is handled by the coaches and/or the selection committee.
    5. Practice days and times are set by the coaches with no number or length restrictions.
    6. Teams are allowed to start practices as soon as the selection process is completed.
    7. Games maybe scattered throughout the weekday and weekends.
    8. Location of games varies depending on the teams in your division (Milwaukee, Madison etc.).
    9. The number of tournaments played depends on each individual team/program.
    10. Each player’s amount of playing time is at the coach’s discretion.
    11. Most teams will have individual team rules/requirements regarding practice, games and other team activities.
    12. Additional fees and expenses incurred by the select teams are the responsibility of the team.
    13. Each team/program decides on whether or not fundraising is required.

For more information:
Arsenal web-site for girls is www.kenosha-arsenal.com
Thunder web-site for boys is www.kenoshathunder.com