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PRACTICE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

In addition to the Issaquah-specific FAQs below, please consult the EYSA FAQs on this subject. Clicking the link will take you directly to the Eastside Youth Soccer Association (EYSA) website. EYSA is the parent organization of Issaquah FC.

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Practice & Game Schedules

Micro U5-U7

  • One combined practice/game each week

  • Saturdays, 9:00–10:30 AM (location TBA)

MOD and Select U8–U10

  • Up to 2 practices per week

  • Days and locations determined by coach request and field availability

Rec and Select U11+

  • Two practices per week

  • Days and locations determined by coach request and field availability

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Note: Practices are scheduled based on game days, but are subject to change depending on field and coach availability.

 

Practice/Game Assignments

Recreational Teams

  • U5-U7 (Micro): Games Saturday morning only, no separate practices

  • U13 & Below: Prioritized for earliest field time slots

  • U8-U13 Boys & Girls: Typically Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu; games Saturday

  • U14-U18 Boys: Typically Tue/Thu or Mon/Wed; games Sunday

  • U14-U15 Girls: Typically Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu; games Saturday

  • U16-U18 Girls:  Typically Tue/Thu or Mon/Wed; games Sunday

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Select Teams

  • Girls Select: Typically Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu; games Saturday

  • U10-U14 Boys: Typically Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu; games Saturday

  • U15-U18 Boys: TTypically ue/Thu or Mon/Wed; games Sunday

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Field Priority Guidelines

When requests exceed available fields, the following priorities apply:

  • Age: U14 & younger get earlier time slots; U15+ get later ones

  • Coaches with Multiple Teams: Logistical needs and recognition of contributions

  • Game Days: Sunday game teams get Tue/Thu practices for recovery time; turf teams practice on turf when possible

  • Coaches Who Are Referees: Supports the club’s referee pool standing within EYSA

  • Club-Sponsored Clinics: Coach training, Fall MOD clinic, Keeper clinics, etc.

  • Board Membership: Including active non-board members providing ongoing value (e.g., webmaster)

  • Other Volunteer Contributions: One-time significant contributions (e.g., anniversary events)

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