Frequently Asked Questions - Competitive
  • How do I get on a BNSC team?
    • You should contact the BNSC Technical Staff for information about trying out.
  • When are tryouts?
    • Each year we hold tryouts for our U11 teams the Monday one week following Memorial Day.  For U12-19, tryouts are held on the first weekday following June 10 (typically June 11).
  • How often do BNSC teams train?
    • Typically, 3 weeknight evenings per week at the following times:
      • U11-15: 5:45-7:15
      • U16-18: 4:00-5:30
  • What is the relationship between the Blast and Nationals?
    • The name of the club is the Boise Nationals Soccer Club.  The Blast is the nickname of our girls teams and the former name of the girls club prior to the club merger in 2007.  Now, we are one club, with one staff, one curriculum, one set of player programs, and equal attention & excellence on both the girls and boys side of the club.
  • What is the training scheme?
    • The team coach typically attends all three sessions, while the Technical Staff will float with each team one time every other week.  Most (but, not all) teams have an assistant who covers for the head coach and assists during training sessions.
  • How are coaches selected?
    • Coaches are selected based upon the following criteria:
      • Character
      • Ability
      • Education & Licensing
      • Experience
      • Fit with the particular age group
  • What is the playing season?
    • The fall season runs from early August through the first weekend of November.  The winter training program runs from the middle of January through the middle of February.  The spring season runs from late February through June.
  • Where are league games played & how many?
    • Most league games are played at Simplot Sports Complex east of Boise.  Each team plays 8-10 league games per season (Fall & Spring).  Most games are on Saturdays, but teams will also play at least several weeknight games.  Fall games begin after Labor Day while Spring games begin in early March.
  • How many tournaments do most teams play in?
    • At U11-12, most teams play in 4-5 local weekend tournaments.  We also provide every individual with at least 1-2 optional travel tournaments within driving distance (Coeur d’Alene, Portland, Walla Walla, Pocatello, etc).
    • At U13-18, most teams travel to a minimum of two out of state tournaments per year, plus State Cup & Regionals (if team qualifies), plus 1-3 local tournaments.
  • Where do BNSC teams train?
    • Currently, BNSC teams train all over the valley at different parks and schools.  The BNSC home base, where all technical training sessions and most teams are located, is Ann Morrison Park in the Fall and the Western Idaho Fairgrounds in the spring.
  • How does BNSC operate?
    • BNSC is run by a 7 member Board of Directors.  Answering to the Board of Directors is a Director of Coaching (DOC) and a Director of Operations (DOO).  The DOC is in charge of hiring, managing & training the coaching staff, while the Director of Operations is in charge of all administrative and operational functions of the club.  BNSC also relies on an extensive volunteer network to support the club staff and programs.
  • How do I volunteer?
    • All members are expected to volunteer in some capacity.  Some volunteers put in countless hours as team managers and fundraising directors, while others support the team or the club with smaller tasks such as helping set up the net and flags prior to each game?
  • What is the annual assessment for BNSC?
    • U11: $595
    • U12: $625
    • U13-15: $750
    • U16-18: $625
  • What do club fees include and what are the additional costs?
    • Our club assessment covers all of the following: team coaching staff for the fall and spring season, winter training program (Jan-Feb), fall league/field/ref fees, spring league/field/ref fees, technical training support & floating sessions, two formal evaluations (fall & spring), College Advisory Program, State Cup Banquet, Big Brother/Sister – Little Brother/Sister Program.
    • Additional costs include: all travel, tournament fees, uniforms & the following optional programs: summer programs, camps, speed training.
  • How much are uniforms?
    • The U11-12 uniform package costs $125.
    • The U13-18 uniform package is as follows:
      • $130 for uniforms on every even year (2008, 10, 12, etc)
      • $150 for warm-ups, bags, etc every odd year (2009, 11, 13, etc)
  • Other questions?

 

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