When are practices?

Teams will practice one to two days a week and will have games on weekends. For teams with players younger than first grade, practices will occur only until games start.

We'll do our best to schedule practices at local elementary and middle schools. However, some teams may practice at the Bend FC Timbers facility at Pine Nursery Park or at another local park, depending on school availability.

We have to wait until the Bend Parks and Rec Department and Bend-LaPine School District release fields to us for scheduling. We know you like to plan ahead, so please know, we're doing our utmost to plan and schedule practices as soon as possible.

How many games will I play?

Each team is guaranteed a minimum of seven games during a season and two practices a week, although pre-kindergarten and kindergarten teams will have only one practice or game per week.

Practice times and days are determined by the coach and are based on field availability. Practices may not be at your neighborhood school. However, we will work closely with the Bend-LaPine School District to provide field options at local schools. It's important to remember that other sports also are vying for field time, such as baseball and softball.

How are teams formed?

The goal is to form teams based on grade and school. We'll definitely consider coach and friend requests during the first registration period of a season. However, during the second registration period, players will only be able to register for specific teams that have roster spots available. All teams will have a maximum number of players with no exceptions.

How do I get my uniforms?

Beginning in 2023, we discounted league fees and no longer provide uniforms. All players must order their uniform kits directly from the vendor. You will receive an email in early January explaining the uniform process. IMPORTANT: Uniform numbers are preassigned by COSL and are linked directly to how we are identifying you in our system. You must order your assigned number to avoid duplicates.

Participants are responsible for ordering their own uniform in a timely fashion.

When ordering your uniform kit, you must order two jerseys: one white and one black (for boys), and one red and one gray (for girls). Uniforms are used for two seasons (2023/2024), and you can order replacement gear as needed. There will be a new 2 year uniform cycle beginning in 2025.

Where are games played?

Games will be played at one of three locations:

• Bend FC Soccer Complex @ Pine Nursery Park
• Big Sky Park
• Pine Nursery Park grass fields (by baseball diamonds)

We have more than 120 teams to schedule, and often coaches covering multiple teams, so please bear with us as we address and accommodate all scheduling considerations. We will get games scheduled as quickly as we can after we finalize teams.

What days are games?

Games are always on weekends. You'll play most games on Saturdays although we do sometimes have to schedules games on Sundays.

What are my team colors?

Each player must have two jerseys: one for home games, and one for away games, as follows:

• Girls will wear red for home games and gray for away games.
• Boys will wear black for home games and white for away games.
• Your game schedule will identify whether you're the home or away team. Please make sure to check it before heading to your game, and always remember to bring both jerseys, just in case.

It's important to note that teams having the same uniform:

• Unifies the league and gives players a club identity.
• Enables us to combine players from different teams and make tournament or "Rec-Star" teams.
  

How much does it cost?

The cost for the Central Oregon Soccer League is $125 per player. Fees include:

• All registration fees, team equipment fees, and insurance.
• Professional staff will support the volunteer coaches.

Additionally, uniforms cost approximately $40 plus shipping. Again, your COSL fees do not include uniforms kits. This was new beginning last season (2023). You will receive an email after you register that details how to order uniforms.

Where can I find out about league rules?

Check out the COSL rules here.