1. Starting a new team in
The NCISL

2. Starting a new team in the NCISL
Use this guide to help you plan your new NCISL team

3. Step1 – Phone the NCISL
Call Dawn Dinsdale to discuss joining the NCISL
Dawn can help you with each step of the process of entering a new team
Contact Dawn at

4. Step 2 - Choose a division
Men Division 1 Men Division 2 Men Division 3 Men Division 4 Men Old Timers
(OCSL)
Women
Division 1 & 2
We have openings in all our divisions
Discuss with Dawn which division is the best fit for your team

5. Step 3 – Understand the NCISL fees
Each team will have to pay an entry fee to play in the NCISL
Dawn will explain each part of the NCISL fee structure with you

6. Step 4 – Know your equipment needs
Your team will require some equipment to play in the NCISL
Dawn can help you identify what you need and where you can purchase it

7. Step 5 – Get others to help
Organizing a team is a lot of work
You may have a heart of gold when it comes to volunteering but you will enjoy it more if you delegate some of the work
3 or 4 people is ideal
Work as a committee and share out the tasks

8. Step 6 – Generate a team budget
Once you know your NCISL and equipment fees you should set a team budget.
Make sure that your budget covers the complete costs of entering a team so you are not out of pocket yourself
At the end of your budget you should have a fee that each player needs to pay to join your team

9. Step 7 – Consider a sponsor
Consider getting a sponsor to help pay some of your costs
Maybe your employee would like to support you
Alternatively many bars will support soccer teams if they attend the establishment after a game

10. Step 8 – Start recruiting
Once your know your division and your costs its time to recruit players.
If you are short a few players contact Dawn. She may be able to partner you with another group who are also short of players

11. Step 9 – Choose and order your uniforms
Uniforms can take up to a month to be delivered so select your uniforms in good time
The NCISL has a uniform supplier. Speak with Dawn to obtain details

12. Step 10 – Attend the pre season meeting
The NCISL will call a mandatory pre season meeting for all team representatives
The meeting will explain how the NCISL will operate for the upcoming season
At the meeting you will need to pay your balance to the NCISL

13. Step 11 – EODSA cards
All players in the NCISL will need to obtain an EODSA ID card
Each player can do this online
Dawn will explain the process to you
It can take up to 7 days to obtain a card so ask your players not to leave it until the last minute

14. Step 12 – Play an exhibition game
This is not mandatory but we recommend that new teams play an exhibition game before the season starts
The exhibition game will give your team the chance to get to know each other before the first league game
The NCISL will organize the game for you if you would like one

15. Timeline Now – Phone Dawn to discuss entering a team
By April 15th – Submit an application form to the NCISL
By April 30th – Order uniforms and equipment
May 1st – Register players on NCISL web site
May 2nd – Attend the Preseason meeting and pay league fees
May 10th All your players should have an EODSA ID card
May 14th to 17th Exhibition games
May 21st – Regular season starts
August 30th – Season ends

16. The NCISL – a great way to play soccer
For further information
Contact Dawn Dinsdale at or
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