NEW LEAGUE HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS 

 

Updated league rules at this time as we follow Maryland State and Montgomery County rules. This is subject to change. 

1. No team can have more than twelve (12) people present at the field and no more than two (2) of them can be adults. So, if a team wishes to play eleven (11) players, only one coach can be present. If a team wishes to have two (2) coaches present, only ten (10) players can play at that game. 
2. Parents of players must complete an electronic Health Check form. This form confirms that their child has been asymptomatic and has not had a fever within 12 hours before every game day. If a form is not completed for a player, that player may not participate on that day.
3. Social distancing between players while on the sideline. Benches will not be provided by the SoccerPlex and teams may not use their own benches.
4. Masks are recommeded to be worn at all times, but MUST be worn by players walking to and from game fields, on the sideline while a sub.
5. Masks must be worn by coaches at all times.
6. Masks must be worn by parents and all others at all times while on the SoccerPlex campus and not in cars.
7. Sanitation stations have been added to each field grouping and at comfort stations

SAM SELECT is committed to providing a competitive and positive high-level soccer experience on the world-class fields at the Maryland SoccerPlex! 

 

Team Registration - Click here 

(All teams are scheduled to play 7v7. U9 & U10 is on our 7v7 field, U11 & U12 on our 9v9 field, and U13+ on our 9v9 field with full size goals). This will change if/when restrictions are reduced by the state and county.

• ALL teams that will participate in the Select league must register. The coach or manager will register the team online and a team fee will be assessed (see below).
• The team fee must be paid by OR a team may request to pay by installments at that time if unable to pay in full. (See below for installment plan details.)
• After registering their team, coaches must register themselves as a volunteer to begin the background check process. For assistance on how to register a team or as a team official,  click here. (ONLY NEW COACHES/ASSISTANT COACHES)

Spring 2021 Fees

Age Groups	Max Roster	Team Fee
9U (2012)	11	$ 1,650
10U (2011)	11	$ 1,650
11U (2010)	11	$ 1,660
12U (2009)	11	$ 1,660
13U to 19U (2008-02)	11	$ 1,660
*Each Player over roster size of 11 will be charged $50 fee.

Teams registered after March 1st 2021 will incur a $100 late fee. 

Teams that are unable to make full payment by March 3rd may request to pay by installments. As long as payments are made on time, there is no additional charge to make installment payments. 

Please note you will not be able to make partial payment online when you register. Please call 301.528.1480 to begin the payment plan and make partial payments. Thank you for understanding. 

We believe that the changes will result in:

• An earlier and simpler registration process
• Simpler roster building and player carding process
• The earlier release of and more reliable schedules
• More efficient volunteer registration and background checks
• Improved league and team communications functionality

We appreciate that there are a lot of changes and that there will be a learning curve for all of us. Please know that we are here to support you, answer questions and help you through the process when needed.

If you have any questions about any of these changes or if you need help with your registration, feel free to contact us at info@mdsoccerplex.org or call us at 301.528.1480. We will be happy to help.

Team Registration and Volunteer Links and Instructions

See “Accessing Your Account” below.

• I am a coach registering a team - Click here 
• I am a coach registering myself - Click here  (ALL COACHES AND ASSISTANT COACHES NEED TO REGISTER - this is a new soccer season. Thanks.)

Player Registration

• IMPORTANT: ALL NEW PLAYERS must register online using their previous household (If they have one).
• Current registered players do not need to register again
• All BRAND NEW Players must follow the instructions below.
• Photo Upload- Once you click on the player registration link below, you will first be asked to upload a photo to your child’s household profile. This must be done before actually completing the registration form itself. Photos must be a forward-facing headshot to be accepted. Once you have uploaded the photo, you will have the ability to crop and resize it. 
• Proof of Age Upload- For players who have not already done so in the past, during your player registration, you will be asked to upload a proof of age document. Acceptable proof of age documents are a copy of a birth certificate or passport.

If you have any questions about any of these changes or if you need help with your registration, feel free to contact us at info@samsoccer.org or call us at 301.528.1480. We will be happy to help.

Important Dates- SAM Select - These dates are all subject to change:

January	9th	SELECT Team registration Opens - Online Only
January	31st	SELECT Player Registration Opens for NEW players only
March	1st	SELECT Team Registration Deadline
March	TBD	Scholarship/Grant Deadline SELECT and Recreational
March	3rd	SELECT Team Payment Deadline ( If you cannot pay in full then a payment plan will be put in place)
March	19th	Second AND Final team payment due. All money due in at this time.
March	19th	Game/Schedule request deadline (Cannot request week 2 bye)
March	24	Practice Schedule Released
March	24	Game Schedule Released
March/April	TBD	Coaches Meeting/Clinic 4v4 and 7v7/ Mandatory new coaches meeting
April	7th	From 5pm NO more registrations for SELECT and Recreation
April	9th - 11th	First games of the season
April	22nd	Roster Frozen SELECT
May	28th-30th	No Games due to Memorial Day
June	4th-6th	Last day for games

Fair Play Please!! – SAM’s Sportsmanship Program

Fair Play Please is the initiative from SAM Soccer to help promote sportsmanship from coaches, players, and parents to all. Sometimes we can get a bit involved in a game and Fair Play Please is to remind that it is only a game and winning is not everything. The team that displays exceptional sportsmanship throughout the entire season will win our Fair Play Please t-shirt, and be recognized on the website, and social media. Throughout the season we ask that you remind teammates, coaches, and other parents to promote Fair Play Please!