FAQ's

Our registration allows players to request a day they want to practice, a particular coach, and/or a friend.  We don't guarantee any requests, but we'll do our best to accommodate them if we can.

Friend Requests
Requests for players to play on the same team can only be fulfilled if both players request each other and request the same location and practice night. Again, we can't guarantee it, but this gives you the best chance that we can accommodate the request.

Practice Night Requests
We know how busy life can be, so we give you the chance to request a certain practice day.  Since we can't guarantee we'll be able to meet all requests, it's best if you list more than one option and/or let us know one or two days that are NOT good for you.

Practices are held once a week, and games are held on Saturdays. For 4yo through 2nd/3rd grade divisions, the location of games and practices will be determined by the location that you select at registration. For example, if you registered for the Lexington Christian Academy (LCA) location, practices and games will be held on the fields located west of LCA, next to Wellington Elementary School or, in some cases, across the street at Ashland Avenue Baptist Church. If you register for Athens, practices and games will be held at Centenary's land out Richmond Road next to Brenda Cowen Elementary School.

Shin guards are mandatory for all soccer players. Outdoor soccer cleats are also required for all those participating in the league. Note: cleats must be soccer cleats; no other sport cleats or any cleats with a toe cleat are allowed.

Players in the Intro to Soccer classes can wear cleats, but they are only required to wear full-coverage shoes (i.e., no sandals or open-toe shoes).

Uniforms for players in the 4-year-old and older league (jerseys, shorts, socks) are covered by the registration fee in the fall season and are supplied by I AM 3RD. Players will also receive an I AM 3RD league t-shirt. Your child's coach will distribute these items.

No jewelry of any kind may be worn. Ear piercings may NOT be covered, but IAM3RD staff-provided silicon earrings may be acceptable. Players should not get new piercings during the season or within several weeks before the season starts.

Medical ID tags may be worn only if they are secured to the body (e.g., with medical tape).

Players may only play with casts on their arms if both of the following conditions are met: 1) the player's doctor okays it, and 2) the cast must be secured in bubble wrap or other soft material. IAM3RD staff will have the final say on whether the cast is suitably wrapped.

I AM 3RD players who participate during the fall season are placed on the same team for the spring season and are expected to use their uniform from the fall season. New players, and players who request a new uniform, will be charged a slightly higher fee to cover those costs for the spring season.

I AM 3RD provides field equipment, such as goals and nets. Coaches may have extra soccer balls on hand during practices, but it is ideal for every child to have his or her own soccer ball for practicing and playing on their own.

** 4yo-6yo/1st grade: Ball size 3

** 2nd-5th grade: Ball size 4

** 6th grade and up: Ball size 5