
Recreational Player Registration
General Requirements
Our club utilizes the Byga platform to handle registration, which offers an easy and user-friendly experience. The following information outlines the steps involved to register a player with our recreational soccer program. In addition, refer to the Byga Quick Start Guide for more help.
Player Information
✓ Enter the player’s name and general info
✓ Provide the most up‑to‑date contact details
Upload Player Photo
✓ Headshot only
✓ No hats or sunglasses
✓ Player facing forward
✗ No group photos
✗ No eating or objects near face
(If skipped, add later using “How to Add Photos”)
Required Documents
✓ Upload Proof of Birth (birth certificate, passport, etc.)
✓ If player turns 18 by July 31 next year → Complete & sync SafeSport training
Payment & Confirmation
✓ Pay by credit card, debit card, or e-check
✓ Submit registration
✓ Look for confirmation email
Need Help?
Email: recregistrar@granitebayfc.com
General Requirements
The follow information outlines the steps involved to register a player with our recreational soccer program:
- Register as a Player from the GotSport platform.
- If new to the GotSport platform, see “Don’t have an account? CREATE AN ACCOUNT” at the bottom of the page.
- You as a parent will select – “I’m registering my child or someone else”.
- Registrants Name is the Players Name.
- During registration, ensure you upload a head shot photo of the player, with no hats or sunglasses.
- Uploading photos that include the following can significantly delay the process of validating your player’s registration:
- Photos with multiple people.
- Photos with player eating food or having other objects near their face.
- Photos where player is not looking straight at the camera.
- If a photo is NOT uploaded during registration, please see How to Add Photos on how to do it.
- Uploading photos that include the following can significantly delay the process of validating your player’s registration:
- Please provide the most up-to-date information.
- Please Checkout (Credit Card only) and Register.
- You will receive a confirmation email with more information.
- Make sure the following US Club Soccer requirements are fulfilled:
- Upload a Proof of Birth document
- For players that turn 18 by July 31st of next year – Complete & sync SafeSport training
- If you run in to any issues please email recregistrar@granitebayfc.com
2026 Age Matrix
Birthdate | Age Group | Grade | Format | Ball Size | Game Length |
8/1/2020 – 7/31/2021 | U6 | K | 4v4 | 3 | 4 - 10' quarters |
8/1/2019 – 7/31/2020 | U7 | 1st | 4v4 | 3 | 4 - 10' quarters |
8/1/2018 – 7/31/2019 | U8 | 2nd | 7v7 | 4 | Two 25' halves |
8/1/2017 – 7/31/2018 | U9 | 3rd | 7v7 | 4 | Two 25' halves |
8/1/2016 – 7/31/2017 | U10 | 4th | 7v7 | 4 | Two 25' halves |
8/1/2015 – 7/31/2016 | U11 | 5th | 9v9 | 4 | Two 30' halves |
8/1/2014 – 7/31/2015 | U12 | 6th | 9v9 | 4 | Two 30' halves |
8/1/2013 – 7/31/2014 | U13 | 7th | 11v11 | 5 | Two 35' halves |
8/1/2012 – 7/31/2013 | U14 | 8th | 11v11 | 5 | Two 40' halves |
8/1/2011 – 7/31/2012 | U15 | 9th | 11v11 | 5 | Two 40' halves |
8/1/2010 – 7/31/2011 | U16 | 10th | 11v11 | 5 | Two 40' halves |
8/1/2009 – 7/31/2010 | U17 | 11th | 11v11 | 5 | Two 45' halves |
8/1/2007 – 7/31/2009 | U19 | 12th | 11v11 | 5 | Two 45' halves |
