WSL 2008 Frequently Asked Questions
General Information
- When and where is Westchester Summer League played?
- How much does WSL 2008 cost?
- When does WSL 2008 begin and end?
- How do I get on a WSL 2008 team?
- How do I register for WSL 2008?
- When does registration for WSL 2008 close?
- How do I know which league is right for me?
- Do I have to be a certain age to participate in WSL?
- How do I get to WSL?
WSL Co-Ed Draft League vs. Open Draft League
- What is the Open Draft League all about?
- Can I play both Coed Draft and Open Draft during WSL this summer?
- Will all of the higher-skilled men want to play in the Open Draft League, thereby weakening the quality of play in the Coed Draft League?
General Information
- When and where is Westchester Summer League played?
All WSL games are played on the Main Fields at Purchase College in scenic Westchester County, NY. Draft League is held on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Rec League is held on Thursday evenings. All games start at 6:30 p.m.
More Info » - How much does WSL 2008 cost?
The fees for the varioius WSL leagues are:
Coed Draft League: $75
Open Draft League: $75
Rec League: $45
Coed Draft & Rec Leagues: $95
Open Draft & Rec Leagues: $95 - When does WSL 2008 begin and end?
Coed/Open Draft League games start: Wednesday, May 28
Rec League games start: Thursday, May 22Coed/Open Draft League Championships: Saturday, August 9
Rec League Championships: Saturday, August 2 - How do I get on a WSL 2008 team?
Anyone interested in participating in WSL must register for at least one of the three leagues. Once you are registered, you will be drafted onto a team and then contacted by your captain.
More Info » - How do I register for WSL 2008?
WSL registration is all done online. You will be required to pay your registration fee, using PayPal, during the registration process. Registration will not be complete until payment is received. The information collected during the registration process is used by captains when teams are drafted.
More Info » - When does registration for WSL 2008 close?
Registration for WSL 2008 closes at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, May 9, 2008.
More Info » - How do I know which league is right for me?
Descriptions of the leagues (Coed Draft, open Draft and Rec) can be found on the Summer League main page. It's all a matter of preference.
More Info » - Do I have to be a certain age to participate in WSL?
Yes. The WSL Age Policy is broken down into several areas: 18 and Older, Under 18, Under 16. If you are 18 years of age or older, you are able to participate in WSL without requiring further paperwork.Under 18: If you are under 18 years of age, you are required to have a parent or guardian sign a waiver. That waiver needs to be mailed to the WSL Coordinators before your registration is considered final.
Under 16: If you are under 16 years of age, you must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at WSL games and your participation must be approved by the League Coordinators. Approval will depend on your experience and your body size, as WUDi's main concern about registrants under the age of 16 is safety. Additionally, registrants under the age of 16 may be asked to play only every other week. Occasional participation will allow younger registrants to play in real games, as well as give the other registrants time to play games without the young players on the field.
- How do I get to WSL?
It is easiest to get to Purchase College by driving, but there is a public transportation alternative listed on the Ride Board. Directions »
WSL Co-Ed Draft League vs. Open Draft League (Mon & Wed)
- What is the Open Draft League all about?
The Open Draft league will operate in much the same manner as WSL's traditional Coed Draft League. Registering players will be asked to provide detailed information about their playing history and skill levels, and captains will participate in a team draft at the close of registration. Ideally the league will consist of six teams who will play each other on a rotating basis, with each team playing every Monday and Wednesday night.Although men and women may register for the Open Draft league, like the UPA's Open division, the league will not have any gender ratio requirements. Additionally, though the league is open to players of all skill levels, like the traditional WSL Draft (A) League of years past, we expect the participating players to have at least a year or two of competitive experience. We encourage new players or those who are interested in developing their skills to register for WSL's Rec (B) League.
More Info » - Can I play both Coed Draft and Open Draft during WSL this summer?
No, the games will be held at the same times on the same days. You may register for only one of the two A Leagues. If you choose either Co-ed or Open you are still welcome to sign up for B League on Thursday night.
More Info » - Will all of the higher-skilled men want to play in the Open Draft League,
thereby weakening the quality of play in the Coed Draft League?
There's no reason to believe this. Last year's unscientific on-line poll about an "all male league" indicated balanced interest among men of all skill levels between playing in an all male league and a co-ed league. Plenty of experienced and skilled club players will want to play in the co-ed division.
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