FAQ

We recognize there are many reasons that a family may not have been able to register in time to be on a team. Unfortunately, our program has limited resources that we must operate within the confines of. These resources include coaches, referees, and gym space. We work hard to publish our registration open dates on our website and send flyers out to our entire community. Please visit our website and call our main office with any questions. 503-785-8035 ext 0.

Our program does not accept coach or buddy requests. 

Allowing players to request a specific coach or team member causes difficulties in our programs when creating balanced and equally competitive teams. Requesting coaches and players often leads to certain teams having an unfair advantage throughout the season. Thus the decision was made 2021-2022 to not accept these requests. We have received considerable feedback from coaches and parents both in favor and against this decision. After the 2021-2022 seasons by and large everyone had an enjoyable season and teams were far more evenly matched than before.

In order to answer any questions you may have about why we made this decision and to address any concerns, please review the following comments and our explanations.

Every season, in every sport we would get complaints that certain teams were "stacked." Despite our best efforts to make teams even, when we allow teams to stay together or allow players to request coaches, some coaches do start to "put" teams together creating "stacked" teams. It happens. No, not every coach will do that, in fact, most coaches don't. But some do. So, if we allow a coach to put together a team of friends from the neighborhood or friends from school, how do we then not allow a coach to put together a team of "friends that all want to play together" on a team that the coach recruited? Or even a team that the kids themselves recruited? We can't.

Yes, they do, and for the most part, they will since they are likely playing with mostly peers from their school. However, often kids who are friends tend to be at the same skill level as each other. They are on the same football team together and the same basketball team.

In our experience, even when kids aren’t on the same team as their best friend they still have a great time when the adults around them have a positive attitude. Kids make new friends, improve their skills, and have fun.

Complete refunds or credits are given if enrollment is too low to support the formation of another team. Partial refunds are available before the season begins. no refunds are given once the season starts. Some hardship exceptions apply and are at the discretion of the Community Education Department. Most refunds are issued as a credit to the credit card on file or mailed. The refund process may take up to two weeks. Contact our business office for a refund. 503-785-8035 ext 0 or email Emily.Fisher@orecity.k12.or.us