The GPSA House and Metro programs are open to all Grosse Pointe residents and surrounding communities. The programs are designed around FUN and skills development for ages 4 to 14 years old. All teams are Co-Ed and we use volunteer parent coaches. Playing time is divided equally among all players.
The House program has teams in the following age groups (U stand for "Under"):
The Metro program has teams in the following age groups:
We offer two seasons per year, Fall and Spring. The Fall season starts after Labor Day and ends Mid October. The Spring season starts mid April and ends the first weekend in June.
Currently GPSA does not offer House or Metro programs over 14 years old.
Team Placement
The main criteria we use for team formation is:
- Divide the players by age group, and elementary school and middle school area.
- Determine areas for the volunteer coaches.
- Form teams around the coaches, using players from the same school area where possible, while maintaining the same gender ratio for all teams.
- Fill teams with players from areas that do not have enough coaches.
- If we have more players than coaches, we will refund money to the players we are unable to place.
- Late registrants are added to teams that need players, regardless of school area. Some may not be placed.
- The key thing to remember is that our goal is to place as many players as possible to promote good sportsmanship, healthier youth, improvement in soccer skills, and to have FUN!
- Due to the popularity and size of our programs, we are unable to honor special requests for team placement
Player / Parent Conduct
Please remember that sportsmanship is the essence of the game. Coaches are to be positive role models for their players and encourage sportsmanship by showing respect and courtesy for all players, coaches, officials, and spectators at every practice and game. Coaches are responsible for the conduct of their players and spectators. Unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player or parent, such as booing, taunting, refusing to shake hands, or using profane language or gestures will not be tolerated.
There are NO occasions that require spectators to address referees, opposing coaches or players! We have a ZERO TOLOREANCE POLICY on this.
Decisions of the referees are final and should not be argued. Any questions from coaches concerning the rules of the game or the calls and actions of a particular referee should be directed to the Director of Referees and NOT to the referee either during or after the game. Any abuse, harassment, or demeaning behavior, either verbal or physical, on the part of a coach or spectator towards the referee will be cause for disciplinary action against the offender.