Recreation: Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Stay Tuned! After registering your child, he or she will be placed on a team by our staff.
Approximately 7 to 10 days before the season begins, your volunteer coach will reach out with information about practices and games.
Uniforms will be distributed by your head coach in time for your first game day.
Gunston Age Group Commissioners create teams once registration closes. You can expect to hear from your assigned coach approximately 7 to 10 days before your first game day.
Your volunteer coach will share team logistics for training and what else to expect for the season.
If you register late, you may not get placed on a team until closer to your team's first game day. We may not be able to accommodate your team placement request.
Your head coach will distribute uniforms in time for your first game day.
Recreation games are played at Grist Mill Park, Mount Vernon High School, and Bryant High School.
You may add a Teammate request to your registration form. While not guaranteed in every instance, Gunston makes every effort to group kids together when requested. Please make note of this request in your registration via Playmetrics.
The refund deadline for the Fall season is July 31, 2025.
Limited financial aid is available. Please email Robin directly to begin the process.
rbillingsly@yahoo.com
We are so happy to hear you're interested! We love our volunteer coaches and value all they bring to the recreation experience.
Please consider volunteering with us this Fall. No experience necessary. Coach training, field equipment, and Capelli apparel provided. Partial refund of player registration fees upon completion of Background Check and Safesport virtual course.
To volunteer, go to this link:
After expressing your interest in coaching, our team will contact you to gather the necessary information and initiate a background check. You will also need to complete Safesport training.
Gunston's Academy / Pre-Travel Program is for U7 and U8 players who are looking for a soccer experience beyond recreation. Check out our academy page below for more details.