Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do I register my child/children for sports?
    • The Boys & Girls Club of Vista is reducing our carbon footprint! Registration links for upcoming sports can always be found on the Home page.
      • For Middle School Sports, you can click the 'Middle School Sports' tab for Registration information.
      • For our Main site Club Sports, you can click the 'Club Sports' tab.
  • How much does each sport cost?
    • As of November 2022, all Middle School Sports will have the same cost: $200 per athlete (fees cover coach fees, referee fees and jerseys)
    • All Club Sports cost $100 per athlete (fees cover referee fees and jerseys)
    • *If your child is currently a member of the Boys & Girls Club of Vista, the fee is reduced by 50%
  • Is Financial Assistance Available?
    • Boys & Girls Club of Vista offers financial assistance to qualifying members. All financial aid paperwork is kept confidential and must be filled out completely and turned in at least 5-7 business days prior to the first game to allow for processing. Incomplete or late applications delay processing time. All fees must be paid prior to the first game.  
  • How do I register for tryouts?
  • What dates are Tryouts?/Where are Tryouts held?
    • Dates for each school's tryouts can be found on their TeamSnap pages.
    • Tryouts will always be at the school, on the Field for outdoor sports (Flag Football and Soccer) or in the Gym for indoor sports (Volleyball and Basketball).
  • Does my child have to attend all tryout days or can they just go one day?
    • While each athlete is only required to attend one day of tryouts, we recommend attending all days to maximize your chances of making a team.
  • How will I know if my child made the team?
    • Coaches should notify all players after finishing the final day of tryouts.
    • Additionally, on the day after the final day of tryouts, parents will receive an email notifying them that their child made the team.
  • Where does Practice take place?
    • Practice will be held at the schools starting roughly half an hour after school ends.
  • What time is practice held?
    • Practices will take place between 4-6pm up 4 days per week before the competitive season starts, and up to 2 days per week once the season has begun.
    • Exact end times will be up to the coaches.
    • Most practices end around 5:30.
  • How will I be notified of cancellations or changes in the practice or game schedule?
    • Practice and game cancellation updates will be sent out via TeamSnap, please make sure you have the app installed after registering for tryouts!
    • Cancellation notifications will be sent out no less than 2 hours from practice or game start time, barring extraordinary circumstances
  • Does the Boys & Girls Club provide transportation to games?
    • The Boys & Girls Club of Vista DOES NOT provide transportation to or from games!
    • Coaches are also not permitted to transport athletes
    • Please figure out transportation/carpools before game day!
  • Can athletes play on both JV and Varsity?
    • No, players are not permitted to play for both teams.
    • Any adjustments to the gameday rosters must be approved by the Athletic Director no less than 2 hours before game time
  • Where can I find the Schedule/Standings?
    • The links to each school's sport standings and schedules can be found on their school TeamSnap pages.