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FAQs

Play Local for ESS FAQs

If you’re player is interested in playing on one of ESS’s local club or rec teams we recommend visiting our Play Local page to learn more. This page is where you will complete and submit a player’s assessment registration form. Once the form has been submitted, an ESS coach will contact you with next steps.

Visit our Play Local page to see the current prices of our teams. *These prices do not include ESS practice & jersey kits, tournament fees and travel fees.

ESS’s training sessions are Monday – Friday and are 1.5 hrs long. Sessions generally include:

  • 15 mins of warm up time (stretching & running)
  • 15 mins Skill of the Week intro & practice
  • 30 mins of speed & agility training
  • 30 mins scrimmaging
Groups are divided up by age & level. Training includes practicing with teammates and players who are not on an ESS team, but have paid for one of ESS’s training packages.

Yes. ESS requires all players to come dressed in a red top and red shorts. Shin-guards and outdoor cleats are required.

*If you are signed up for one of ESS’s training packages or one of ESS’s local teams then you are encouraged to purchase your training kit here.

No. Players are not required to play on an ESS club or rec team to participate in our training program. Players who want supplemental training to enhance their play are able to sign-up for ESS’s training packages on a monthly basis, here.

ESS coaches will notify players via team apps/chats regarding weather cancellations.