CAPITAL AREA SOCCER ASSOCIATION UNIFORM POLICY v2 2016 2017
CASA UNIFORM POLICY 2016-17 NIKE is the official apparel company for CASA, Capital Area Soccer Association. CASA RECREATIONAL (4-18) CASA PRE- ACADEMY (7-8) CASA ACADEMY (9-12) CASA TRAVEL (13-18) CASA ELITE (13-18)
CASA RECREATIONAL PROGRAM (4-18): Starting in the fall of 2016, the CASA Recreational Program will be branded in NIKE apparel. Each age group will be branded in the same color NIKE Jersey, NIKE Short, and Sock. Families will be able to select uniform sizes when registering their player. Please note, women s, men s or youth sizing options. The club s recommendation is to visit the Angelo s Soccer Store to try on the new NIKE pieces for the correct sizing. Angelo s Soccer Corner also provides a Knee-to-Toe Package, which is discounted, specifically for CASA Recreational Players that includes Cleats, Shin guards, and a Soccer Ball. The Purpose of Age Group Branding: - If teams have missing players, opposing teams will be able to share players. - Coaches can move players between teams to Balance Competition. - Players can form more positive relationships with their age group peers. - Volunteer Coaches have the chance to provide a larger impact for more kids! - Help promote that every Player and Coach is part of ONE CLUB! - The same NIKE kit can be used in all 3 Rec Seasons for age 12 and below. - NIKE Jersey, NIKE Shorts, AND Socks. Age Group Color Way: Uniform Use: Game Days: AGE JERSEY SHORT SOCK U5 WHITE BLACK BLACK U6 SILVER BLACK BLACK U7 ROYAL BLACK BLACK U8 NAVY BLACK BLACK U9/10 BLACK BLACK BLACK U11/12 BABY BLUE BLACK BLACK U13+ PER TEAM BLACK BLACK Each age group will be numbered 1 through X, with X being the total number of players in that specific age group. The player will receive a complimentary NIKE uniform in the first season they participate in the CASA Recreational Program. That same NIKE uniform is to be used for each additional recreational season the player participates in the same soccer year. Fall, Winter, Spring. If item(s) need to be replaced or were lost, the particular uniform pieces are available through Angelo s Soccer Corner at the cost to the family per the needed piece. It will be the responsibility of the Home Team to sign-out NIKE Training Bibs from the CASA Snack Shack for their team to wear for the duration of the match. The Home Team will be responsible to return the bibs when they are finished.
CASA PRE-ACADEMY PROGRAMS (7-8): Starting in the fall of 2016, all CASA Programs will be branded in NIKE apparel. Pre-Academy Training Tops are on 1 Year Cycle. CASA NIKE Kits: 1 Top (Neutral Color) - Mandatory, Included in the Participation Cost 1 Shorts (Black) - Provided Through Recreational Program 1 Socks (Black) - Provided Through Recreational Program Please note, women s, men s or youth sizing options. The club s recommendation is to visit the Angelo s Soccer Store to try on the new NIKE pieces for the correct sizing. If families choose not to purchase the optional or additional official club gear, Players will need to only wear Brand Neutral items that do not conflict with our official club partnerships, on training sessions and game days, excluding footwear. A Brand Neutral item would be any plain color item in the core colors of the club that is not directly in competition with our brand sponsor. Approved Colors: Black, Navy Blue, Royal, Blue, Gray, and/or White. To provide a standardized method for assigning player numbers among the club s teams, which shall provide players the flexibility to play with/or move from one team to another with their assigned age groups. Pre-Academy Players will be assigned a uniform number to ensure we do not have duplication within the age group. These numbers will be assigned alphabetically across the age group. The club has maintained a numbering procedure to minimize numbering conflicts with age groups within a uniform cycle. In order to maintain our approach to minimizing conflicts, we are unable to take requests for specific numbers. All number assignments are reset every uniform cycle.
CASA ACADEMY PROGRAMS (9-12): Starting in the fall of 2016, all CASA Programs will be branded in NIKE apparel. Academy uniform packages are on 2 Year Cycles. CASA NIKE Kits: 3 Tops (Dark, Light, Training) - Mandatory 2 Shorts (Game, Training) - Mandatory 2 Socks (Dark, Light) - Mandatory 1 Track Suit (Full Zip Top, Pants) - Optional 1 Goalkeeper Top - Team is Required to Purchase for General Use 1 Bag - Optional Please note, women s, men s or youth sizing options. The club s recommendation is to visit the Angelo s Soccer Store to try on the new NIKE pieces for the correct sizing. If families choose not to purchase the optional or additional official club gear, Players will need to only wear Brand Neutral items that do not conflict with our official club partnerships, on training sessions and game days, excluding footwear. A Brand Neutral item would be any plain color item in the core colors of the club that is not directly in competition with our brand sponsor. Approved Colors: Black, Navy Blue, Royal Blue, Gray, and/or White. To provide a standardized method for assigning player numbers among the club s teams, which shall provide players the flexibility to play with/or move from one team to another with their assigned age groups. Academy Players will be assigned a uniform number to ensure we do not have duplication within the age group. These numbers will be assigned alphabetically across the age group. The club has maintained a numbering procedure to minimize numbering conflicts with age groups within a uniform cycle. Due to the birth year changes for registration, we anticipate a need for reassigning numbers to resolve conflicts caused by the calendar year. In order to maintain our approach to minimizing conflicts, we are unable to take requests for specific numbers. All number assignments are reset every uniform cycle.
CASA TRAVEL & ELITE PROGRAMS (13+): Starting in the fall of 2016, all CASA Programs will be branded in NIKE apparel. Travel & Elite uniform packages are on 2 Year Cycles. CASA NIKE Kits: 3 Tops (Dark, Light, Training) - Mandatory for Field Players 2 Shorts (Game, Training) - Mandatory 2 Socks (Dark, Light) - Mandatory 1 Track Suit (Full Zip Top, Pants) - Optional 2 Goalkeeper Tops - Mandatory for Goalkeepers 1 Goalkeeper Top - Team Requirement for General Use, if no GK 1 Bag - Optional Please note, women s, men s or youth sizing options. The club s recommendation is to visit the Angelo s Soccer Store to try on the new NIKE pieces for the correct sizing. If families choose not to purchase the optional or additional official club gear, Players will need to only wear Brand Neutral items that do not conflict with our official club partnerships, on training sessions and game days, excluding footwear. A Brand Neutral item would be any plain color item in the core colors of the club that is not directly in competition with our brand sponsor. Approved Colors: Black, Navy Blue, Royal Blue, Gray, and/or White. To provide a standardized method for assigning player numbers among the club s teams, which shall provide players the flexibility to play with/or move from one team to another with their assigned age groups. Travel and Elite Players will be assigned a uniform number to ensure we do not have duplication within the age group. These numbers will be assigned alphabetically across the age group. The club has maintained a numbering procedure to minimize numbering conflicts with age groups within a uniform cycle. Due to the birth year changes for registration, we anticipate a need for reassigning numbers to resolve conflicts caused by the calendar year. In order to maintain our approach to minimizing conflicts, we are unable to take requests for specific numbers. All number assignments are reset every uniform cycle.