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frequently asked questions

Question: Can I pick which team my child plays for our make sure he/she is on a team with a friend?
Answer: Coaches will be selecting teams for 3rd - 6th graders. In the interest of fair play, the team that a child is selected by will be the team that they will play with for the season.

Question: How are teams formed?
Answer: 5th & 6th grade Lakeshore teams are split up by school district, then teams will be created via selection process by volunteer coaches. 3rd/4th grade Holland Recreation teams will be created via selection process by volunteer coaches. The selection process is in place to create teams of similar abilities. To honor this process, team requests are only able to be granted in rare circumstances (i.e., siblings).

Question: What team is my child on?
Answer: Coaches will contact their players by Monday, December 11. Please be patient and give the coach time to contact you.

Question: When is the first game?
Answer: The 3rd/4th grade league will begin games on Wednesday, January 10. The 5th/6th grade league will begin games on Saturday, January 13.

Question: How do I know if games or practices are canceled due to weather?
Answer: Coaches will communicate when practices are canceled. On snow days, coaches will be made aware by 2:30PM on if they are allowed to practice or not. Games are canceled by Holland Recreation and cancelations will be communicated through email. We do our best to notify participants at least one hour prior to their game. Additionally, the Holland Recreation cancelation page is available for you to check at your convenience. 

Question: How many practices will my child have a week and when will they be?
Answer: Practice nights and times will be selected by your child's coach. 3rd/4th grade participants will practice on Monday evenings. 5th/6th grade participants will practice one to two times a week.