Q. Where are practice sessions held? A. At any of the Milpitas fields allocated to PAL. Q. How often do we practice? A. It depends on the team and the coaches. Usually it is two 1-hour session per week on Mon-Wed or Tue-Thu. Q. When are the games played? A. On Saturdays, for most age groups. Older teams might play on Wednesday evening. Q. How much does it cost? A. The 2008 enrollment fee is in the $70-$90 range. There are "sibling" and "early bird" discounts. Q. What does the enrollment fee include? A. Uniform, picture and participation trophy. Q. Will my child play every game? A. Yes, every child must play at least 50% of each game (unless s/he is injured or sent off). Q. Can I coach my child's team? A. Yes, parent participation is required. Q. Are coaches professionally trained? A. Coaches are all volunteers (usally parents of a child in their team); PAL offers a coaching clinic at the beginninig of the season. |