At BSA Celtic, we understand that deciding whether to join a select soccer program is a big decision. Below are some common questions that we hear which we would like to answer. If you have any further questions, please feel free to e-mail us from the Contact Us page of our site. Thanks for considering BSA Celtic.
Do I need to create an account to register for tryouts?
Returning BSA Celtic players registering for tryouts in the U8 – U14 age group should log into their existing Demophere account to register your player for tryouts. Please use the Login link on the top right of the BSA Celtic Website.
My child will be trying out in the U8 – U14 age group; where do I tryout?
The BSA Celtic U8 – U14 program is based in Beavercreek, with tryouts at the Ankeney Soccer Complex in June. Please Click Here for tryout dates and to register for tryouts.
My child will be a U7 player for the 2023 – 2024 season; what programs are available?
U7 players will participate also be part of the BSA Celtic Academy program, which will include training. Please click here for more information on the program.
My child is between the ages of 3 – 6; what programs are available?
The BSA Celtic program offers a variety of programs for our younger players. Please visit http://www.bsaceltic.com for more information on our program for our younger players.
What are the costs of the U7 program?
The BSA Celtic Juniors program has a range of player fees depending on the age of the young player. The program sets fees based on staff and facility costs. Please click here for more information on the program.
Where do the teams train in the fall and spring?
BSA Celtic U8 – U14 players will train at the Ankeney Soccer Complex in Beavercreek and Athletes in Action in Greene County.
Players in the BSA Celtic Juniors U7 age group will train at the Ankeney Soccer Complex in Beavercreek.
Do you utilize professional coaching with your teams?
Our U8 – U14 age groups at BSA Celtic utilize a combination of parent coaches and professional staff coaches for our teams.
Is BSA Celtic just for elite players who want to play at the highest levels?
While BSA Celtic has developed players that have played at some of the highest levels, we also understand that players develop at different rates. Certainly, no one can predict the ultimate development of younger players, so we field multiple teams at most age groups to help develop all players of all skill levels at an appropriately competitive level. In short, we try to have teams that build on any skill level.
How much of a time commitment is BSA Celtic?
BSA Celtic is a volunteer-driven organization that helps keep our costs down. The BSA Celtic does ask for the same time commitment as BSA Rec to clean up and ready the complex in the fall and spring. In addition, there are two prestigious local tournaments (Haunted Classic in late October and the Creek Classic in May/June) in which parents must work a maximum four-hour shift – but in exchange, the team entry fee is waived (this is typical @ $45 per child). We also hope you will become involved in your child’s team to help where needed.
Regarding the soccer season, BSA Celtic does not set any requirements regarding the number of training sessions, games, and tournaments. These are all decisions the team coaches make, who will consult with the parents. Typically, most teams do 3 weekly events – for example, two practices and one game. If your child is offered a position on a team, you can consult with the coach to see if their training and game philosophy is a good fit. See a Player’s Right to Choose.
How many tournaments do your teams play in the fall and spring season year?
The number of tournaments varies depending on the age group and the level of the team. Click Here for more information.
I understand your program includes winter training. How many weeks is winter training, and how often do the teams train?
Teams train from mid-January through the end of February for 6 weeks. Teams train twice a week in the winter.
My child plays a winter sport, is winter training mandatory for all players?
Winter training is not mandatory for players in our program. We understand players may be participating in our sports over the winter months. We encourage players to participate in winter training as frequently as possible, and we have a “drop-in” policy for players if they have a conflict with a scheduled night of training.
Where do your teams train in the winter?
Our teams train at a variety of indoor locations in the Beavercreek area.
The cost of club soccer is a challenge for our family. Do you offer payment plans?
Yes. Our U8 – U14 programs offer payment plans so families can spread player fee payments over several months. U8 – U14 player fees are due in full by December 1st.
Are scholarships available for your programs?
There are several optional ways to reduce the cost of club soccer, including the Kroger Community Rewards Program and volunteer credit opportunities at our club-hosted tournaments and events. We understand some families may experience an unexpected hardship; our organization will often work with players and families to keep a player participating in our program.
My child is interested in your program but has a conflict with the tryout dates. What can we do?
Please register for our tryouts so that we know you are interested in our program. We will offer supplemental tryouts dates before the beginning of our fall season in early August.
Do your teams participate in out-of-town tournaments?
Yes. We believe that the opportunity to travel and play in an out-of-town tournament can be a great team experience, especially for our younger teams. Modest travel once or twice a year for U8 – U14 teams is a reasonable expectation. The frequency of travel and the distance depends on the desired competition level and league requirements.
After tryouts, how will you notify players about what team they made with your program?
Players will receive an email from our Demosphere player management system about their selection on one of our teams. Please be patient with us during the week of tryouts. We understand it can be a difficult time for players, and we will do our best to provide timely notification to all our tryout participants.
How quickly does my child need to commit to playing on one of your teams?
We would appreciate a commitment within 24 hours of receiving an email offer from our organization. If you receive an offer for a position on one of the teams and you do not wish to accept the offer, please take a minute to visit our website to decline the offer.
When is the first payment due on player fees?
The first payment on player fees is due when a player accepts an offer to play on one of our teams. The offer is not considered accepted until payment is received.
My child commits to play on a team in your program, and we pay the player fee. If we change our mind, will we receive a full refund?
Player fees are nonrefundable.
What criteria does your staff use to determine player placement on one of your teams?
The tryout process will be used to assess the player in the following critical area: Technical – receiving, dribbling, passing, striking the ball, heading; Tactical – speed of thought, speed of play, and vision; Additional areas of assessment include – athleticism, fitness, response to coaching, pure speed. The tryout session will consist of three components: Technical assessment, Tactical assessment, and small-sided games.