Recreation (House) Program Info

When things happen

This is a general timeline of when things happen in the House program each year. Some years the timing of events may change a bit, but basically, this is what to expect.

February through May 15 - Player registration.

April-June - Formation of teams (U9-U19 teams are formed after High Comp teams are formed). Identification and assignment of coaches.

late May/early June - Coaches given team packets at the Annual Coach Meeting. Coach calls players to inform them of team assignment. Coach/Parents Meeting is set up by the coach at his convenience for everyone to meet for the first time and go over any information, parental help needed, expectations and practice schedule (set by the coach). In late June, the Annual Coach meeting is held where things important information is handed out.

July-early August
- Most teams begin practicing. Practice day/times/locations are set by the coach of the team.

Early August

- Annual Team Parent meeting is held where important information such as photo information is handed out. Season schedules are usually released.

Late August-early September
- House Regular Season begins.

October

- U12-U14 House City Tournaments, usually two short games on a Saturday, a playoff on Sunday (no regular U12-U14 season games during these weekends).

Early November

- Regular Season Ends. Trophies/Awards given out to coaches after final standings have been verified.

Subject to change! Check the League Calendar frequently for updated information throughout the season.

How teams are formed

There are several tools that can be used to sort players in any given age group. By using a sorting guideline, the goal is to have the majority of the players in a situation where they can learn and have fun with the game. Among those tools are:

Gender

Age

Geographic location (primary sorting factor) NOTE: In 2006, the geographical sort was changed to be based on school that player attends. School closes to home address are used when player attends a charter school (if requested) or home schooled.

After the teams are formed, the coaches are identified and assigned to teams. Teams without coaches will get a call from the AGC to recruit a coach for the team.

Please remember that the AGC's most important concern when forming House teams is the best interests of all of the players in that age group. That said, at times, not all individuals may end up in the exact situation they would prefer. This is unfortunate, but ultimately, unavoidable. There are over 3,000 kids in an average year to sort through. While a parent or coach may be a feel for a specific player's ability, that individual will not have the same knowledge of the 300+ players also in that age group. Additionally, no one can control where all the players live or where the coaches live. Some people may not be located on a team within their own neighborhood.
The House/Recreational League's main goal is fun and learning.

We ask that all individuals try to keep the goals of the league in mind when teams are assigned and the season begins. In the end, we do the best we can. For more detailed information, check out the "Standard Operation Procedures"