The United Select Soccer Association is a competitive soccer club supported by Dynamo Soccer. USSA plays traveling teams in the southern suburban area.

Questions and Answers

Why Can't I wait until July to sign-up?
It is critical that everyone sign-up on one of the dates listed on our
The preparation of registering over 960 players, assigning players to teams, sponsorship drives, and the ordering of uniforms is a time consuming process and is dependent on the number of players that sign up. Late sign-ups cause severe delays in our preparation to be ready for the season. Late sign-ups will be charged an additional $25 late fee)

What do I need to buy?
Players should have soccer shoes (soft rubber/plastic cleats, no metal cleats allowed), a ball, shin guards (required), and a water bottle. Every player should have their own soccer ball; bringing it to every practice. Marking the ball with permanent marker with their name and telephone number is a necessity!

Ball sizes for Dynamo are as follows: (balls are marked with a numeral 3, 4, or 5)

• #3 ball for little players ages 5 years - 7 years old
• #4 ball for players 8 years -11 years
• #5 ball for oldest players above 12-14 years

What are the age group requirements?
The age group requirements are determined by what age the child will be on August 1. In the case of some 4 year olds, Dynamo does allow children who's birthdays are close to August 1st play but they must turn five on or before October 1st.

Can my child "play up" or "play down" an age group?
Players are not encouraged to play up,  if a request is made to play up, only one year difference should exist between the player and the other players in the league. The approval of such requests are at the discretion of the Association Officers. Players are usually prohibited from playing down an age group.

How much do the Board Members and Coaches get paid?
Board members get the lowest pay, $0. Coaches are more important so they get paid double, $00. We are a volunteer organization, we do not receive any monetary incentives for being a board member or a coach. Working with children and seeing them develop is our reward. (All volunteers do receive a $15 refund on registration fees at the end of the season) 

Are dogs   allowed to watch soccer matches?
Dogs and soccer do not mix. Please leave your dog at home. To be fair, no cats are allowed either.

Who is in charge of trash clean-up?
Trash Pick-Up: It is extremely important that everyone do their part in cleaning up the facilities. The fields need to be rid of any and all trash by the end of the day. If everyone does their part, there won’t be a mess at the end of the day

Is smoking or alcohol allowed at the Dynamo Fields?
Absolutely Not. The Dynamo Soccer Complex is owned by Bradley Bourbonnais High School. Tobacco and alcohol is not allowed on school property by Dynamo Soccer policy, state law and Bradley Bourbonnais High School Board Policy.

What about individual and team pictures?
Team and individual pictures are taken each season. Your coach will notify you of the date, time, and place (The picture location is usually at LeVasseur School). Players should come in full uniform and must bring their picture packet and the appropriate fee.

How do I register my child?
Come to one of the six sign up dates. If you miss the sign-ups, contact any Dynamo Board Member and they can assist you in determining if your child can still be registered on a team..

How do I contact a Dynamo Board member?
Click here for this information: Officers / Committees

What do I need to bring to Register?
New players need a copy of their birth certificate, shirt size, and the registration fee.  Previous players only need their shirt size and registration fee.

How much does it cost to play?
$60.00 (All volunteers receive a $15 refund of registration fees)

May I request a certain practice night?
No. It is a very difficult process to make sure all teams in an age group are drawn according to the rules and are balanced. If we tried to accommodate everyone (with almost 960 children in the league) it would be too difficult to keep the teams balanced. The coaches are the ones who get to pick their practice nights, and most of the time this is done after the draw.

How can I be assured of getting the practice night I want?
You can Coach. Only the coach can decide what practice night he/she prefers. Hopefully they will discuss this with team parents if there are many conflicts.

What do my  fees cover?
The proceeds from registration fee's and the annual fund raiser supports many of our operational costs such as advertising, awards, building costs, insurance, grounds maintenance/mowing, office expenses/printing, referee expenses, general supplies, tournament costs, utilities, soccer equipment and keeping registration fee's low. 

Do Boys and Girls play together?
Yes, on equally balanced teams.

Where and when are the practices?
The practices are always at the Dynamo Soccer Complex.  The times are up to each individual coach. Practice slots however are typically from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

When will I know which team my child is on?
Each coach will receive his team roster in the beginning of July. They will  then make contact with each member to tell them when practices are.

Can my child play on the same team as a friend or sibling?
Siblings in the same age group are always placed on the same team. As a rule, requests for placement on a team with a friend is not allowed. There are exceptions made in the cases of hardships.

Can my child have the same coach as last year?
The players are entered into a blind draw and are not guaranteed any particular team or coach unless they are the children of the coach, assistant coach.

My child has never played before. How much will he/she get to play?
Each child is guaranteed to play at least half of every game.

What do I do if I do not hear from a coach?
Contact a Dynamo Soccer Board Member and they will assist you in finding your coach.

How can I help Dynamo Soccer?
Contact a Dynamo Board Member and let us know the types of things you would like to help with and we will point you in the right direction.

When are games played?
Eight of the ten regular season games, and all of the tournament games are played on Saturdays.  The other two regular season games are played on weekday  nights during the last two full weeks of August. See Schedules or Calendar

What weather conditions are allowable?
For all age groups the games are played in the rain. However, weather conditions such as lighting, very heavy rains and weather systems that threaten the safety of players will result in immediate cancellation or postponement of games. If you are unsure, you should go to your field at your game time. The referee or Dynamo officer will make the decision whether it is playable.

When does the season start and when does it end?
See Calendar

Can I put my child's name on his uniform?
Yes, the uniform is yours to keep.

How old must a player be?
Players must be 5 by August 1st and no older than 14 on August 1st. In the case of some 4 year olds, Dynamo does allow children who's birthdays are close to August 1st play but they must turn five on or before October 1st.

When do schedules come out?
Schedules are usually complete two weeks before the first game. Schedule making is quite a complex process. For example, sometimes new teams are added late to ensure quality playing time for each player, this creates a reshuffling of the schedule to occur. Schedule makers are also careful to make sure coaches coaching multiple teams but in different divisions are able to coach both games without conflict. There are several other factors that figure into the schedule making process. If schedules were developed even a week sooner, there would likely be multiple revisions which would cause confusion. FYI, the actual date of the first game is posted 6 months prior to the start of the season.

When will we get our game jerseys?
Game jerseys are handed out at practice on the week before the first game.

What about Make-Up Games for Rainouts?
Rained out weekday games can be made up by mutual agreement of the participating team coaches. Coaches will make sure a field is available by conferring with the appropriate age level practice schedule; a time shall be set, and the referee in chief Tammy Malmer ( 932-2853 or e-mail Malmertk@aol.com) shall be called to set up referees for the game. No games are to be rescheduled on Sundays. The association will reschedule a Saturday cancellation after the first rainout. Only one Saturday rainout will be rescheduled.

Are Ez-Ups (Sun Pavilions) Allowed?
Yes, Dynamo will allow Ez-ups for games as long as they are behind the spectators and are not blocking other spectators. 

Are Golf Carts Allowed?
Golf carts are allowed only if they are being used to transport a disabled/handicapped or injured person.