Eastside Timbers & Thorns FC Members,
 
First and foremost, we hope that you and your loved ones are healthy and taking good care during this time. We all greatly miss being out at our beautiful Complex and very much look forward to the day we can resume soccer activities there. 
 
We are writing to provide an update on the registration process for the 2020-21 season, subsequent fee adjustment for the 2019-20 season and the latest information from OYSA about return to play. Please keep in mind that the health and safety of our players, coaches and families is our top priority. The information shared is subject to change based on ongoing information released by local, state, and national government and health authorities along with OYSA. 
 
Oregon Youth Soccer Association recently announced tryout dates for OYSA clubs of July 6th through July 20th. Ideally there would be a two week training period prior to tryouts commencing for us to refamiliarize players, coaches and so forth. We will communicate any future changes OYSA may make to these dates as soon as possible. Please incorporate this information into any Summer plans you may be considering based around these projected dates. We will return to play as soon as it is safe to do so. It would be premature to announce the specifics of how we will work to ensure that return to play and Tryout sessions follow necessary health and safety guidelines. As we are dealing with an ever changing landscape and will be under advisement from health professionals and experts. 
 
Registration for the 2020-21 season is now open HERE. We ask that all of our current members who plan to return for the 2020-21 season register as soon as possible to help us with our planning processes. We recognize that current public health, social, and economic factors are having an immense impact on all of us and we are implementing the following changes for the 2020-21 registration period:
 
1. The Registration process is FREE for current members at the time of online registration. We will not bill members for any club fees until  AFTER  Team Formation.

2. Register by May 20th, 2020 and receive a player specific credit toward 2020-21 player fees based on the curtailed 2019-20 season. This credit is available to all current members in good standing and you must elect to receive it during the registration process.

3. All current members who register by May 20th, 2020 and attend Tryouts are guaranteed a place on a team for 2020-21. We cannot guarantee a place on a specific team, but we will find a home for all of our current players who want to play next season.

4. 2020-21 program fees will be prorated based on a start date determined by the Governor of Oregon and OYSA through the conclusion of the 2020-21 season.

5. We will offer payment plan options for 2020-21 that will begin after Team Formation.
 
Health and safety is our number one priority. Our next priority is providing the opportunity for all of our players to return to soccer regardless of any negative financial impacts their families may have suffered during these unforeseen times. 
 
We recognize that even the accommodations listed above may not alleviate the pressure that unforeseen financial hardship may put on families with players who play in our club. We have added questions in the registration process for families to indicate if they plan to seek financial assistance for the 2020-21 season. We are planning to help with scholarship and fee reduction as much as we can during these times of economic uncertainty. 
 
The strength of our club is you, our loyal members, and we will get through this together standing shoulder to shoulder. A sincere thank you for your continued support of our club, coaches and staff during this time. 
 
 
Cheers,
Gaff Lelyand
Director of Coaching
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Our club has been compiling several different training resources for our players in order for them to stay on top of their game. If you need some ideas on things you can do around your house or at your local field, visit the link below! Go Eastside! #ThisIsEastside