REGISTRATION FOR THE 2027 SPRING COSL SEASON WILL OPEN ON AUGUST 15
Parent Guide to COSL
ℹ️ Please review the important information below before registering.
• Who Can Register • Registration Fees • Season Information • Uniforms • Volunteer Information • Team Formation • Financial Assistance • Refund Policy
The Central Oregon Soccer League (COSL) is Bend FC's recreational spring soccer league for players in PreK through 8th grade. Hosted by Bend FC and sanctioned by Oregon Youth Soccer, COSL provides a fun, supportive environment where players of all experience levels can learn, grow, and enjoy the game.
Who Can Register
COSL is open to players in PreK through 8th grade, regardless of experience level.
- PreK is for players who are at least 4 years old and will enter kindergarten the following school year.
- Players may not play down a grade.
- Players may request to play up a grade. Players looking for an additional challenge, including those currently playing competitive soccer, are encouraged to consider this option.
- Requests to play up require coach approval. Players requesting to play up will attend the first week of practice with the older team. If the coach determines it is not the best fit, the player will be placed on a team in their actual grade.
Registration Fees
Registration Fees
- PreK & Kindergarten: $115
- 1st Grade through 8th Grade: $155
Your registration fee includes:
- Team placement
- Weekly practices
- 6 regular game minimum
- Opening Jamboree game
- Referee fees
- Field rentals
- Restroom rentals
- League administration and operations
- Player insurance
- Soccer ball
A $10 sibling discount is automatically applied for each additional player registered from the same household.
Payment is due at the time of registration. If your family needs payment arrangements, please contact cosl@bendfc.com. Financial assistance may also be available.
Professional player photos are offered each season through our league photographer. Families will receive picture day and ordering information after teams are formed.
Season Information
Registration
Registration is divided into two phases to help us build balanced teams.
- Round 1 Registration: August 15, 2026- November 15, 2026
- Round 2 Registration: December 1, 2026- December 31, 2026
Registering during Round 1 provides the greatest opportunity to create balanced teams and keep players with others from their school whenever possible.
Practices
- Practices begin March 29, 2027.
- Practices end May 14, 2027
- Coaches determine each team's practice day, time, and location after teams are formed.
- Practice days cannot be requested or guaranteed.
Important Practice Scheduling Information
Practice schedules are typically released around March 15.
Bend FC does not receive final weekday field assignments until early March. As a result, practice days, times, and locations cannot be finalized until approximately two weeks before the season begins.
If your family needs a confirmed practice schedule before mid-March to determine whether the season will work for you, please consider this before registering.
Opening Jamboree
The season begins with our Opening Jamboree on April 3, 2027. Your jamboree game is treated just like a regular season game- all players should plan to attend.
Games
- Games begin April 10, 2027
- Games end May 15, 2027
- Make-up weekend (if needed) May 22-23, 2027
- We make every effort to schedule games on Saturdays.
- Due to limited field availability, some games may be scheduled on Sundays or Friday evenings.
- Friday evening games are played under the lights at the Bend FC Turf Complex.
- Game schedules are typically available by mid-February.
Coach Communication
Rosters are released as soon as team formation is complete.
Coaches are encouraged to contact their teams as soon as rosters are released and no later than two weeks before the season begins. If a team has not yet been assigned a coach, Bend FC will continue communicating directly with families.
Please verify your communication preferences before the season begins in your PlayMetrics account settings. Families occasionally unsubscribe from league emails and miss important announcements.
Weather
Practices and games are generally held rain or shine but may be canceled or modified due to snow, poor air quality, extreme heat, lightning, or other unsafe conditions.
Weather updates are posted on the COSL homepage and sent to all contacts listed on the player's account, based on each family's communication preferences.
Please refer to the Bend FC Weather Policy for complete weather guidelines.
Uniforms
Players are responsible for providing:
- COSL or Bend FC JDA gray jersey
- COSL or Bend FC JDA black jersey
- Black shorts
- Black socks
- Shin guards
- Soccer cleats
Goalkeepers should also provide their own goalkeeper gloves if desired.
Returning players are encouraged to reuse uniforms from previous seasons. Jerseys do not need to match the current year's design as long as they are the correct COSL or Bend FC JDA colors. Black shorts and socks may also be reused.
New uniforms and replacement items are available through the Bend FC- Capelli Uniform Store.
Volunteer Information
Volunteer coaches are the heart of our league, and we are always looking for parents who would like to get involved.
The easiest way to volunteer is during your player's registration. This helps us match coaches with their child's team whenever possible. Parents may also volunteer later using the Volunteer Sign-Up link (link not available until teams are formed).
Volunteer coaches must complete:
- Oregon Youth Soccer Background Check (annually)
- SafeSport Training
- Concussion Awareness Training
These requirements must be completed before participating.
Team Formation
Our goal is to create balanced teams while maintaining the integrity of the league.
- Players are placed with others from their school whenever possible unless another school is requested.
- Schools may be combined when there are not enough players to form individual teams.
- Schools are combined based on player numbers, geography, coach availability, and overall league balance.
- Coach requests are welcomed and considered whenever possible.
- Friend requests are not accepted.
- Coaches may encourage players to register but do not determine player assignments.
- Preferred roster sizes are used whenever possible while maintaining balanced teams.
- Late registrations are placed on a waitlist and reviewed individually based on available roster space.
We will always do our best to accommodate reasonable requests when they are in the best interest of both the player and the league.
Financial Assistance
We believe every child should have the opportunity to play soccer. Financial assistance is available through Bend FC and the Every Kid Sports Pass. Please visit our Financial Assistance page for eligibility and application information.
Refund Policy
Registration cancellations are subject to the following schedule:
- Through November 30: Full refund (less a $10 administrative fee)
- December 1 through December 31: 50% refund (less a $10 administrative fee)
- Beginning January 1: No refunds
By January, teams are being formed and roster spots are committed. Cancellations after this date impact teammates, coaches, scheduling, and the overall balance of the league.
Practice cancellations due to weather are not made up. If games are canceled due to weather, Bend FC reserves one weekend at the end of the season for make-up games when possible.
Stay Up to Date
Throughout the season, we'll send important emails about upcoming events, weather, schedules, Picture Day, Jamboree, and other league news.
If you ever think you missed an email—or simply can't remember where you saw something—visit our Season Updates page. Every important announcement we send to families will also be posted there, making it your best place to catch up throughout the season.
We also recommend bookmarking this Parent Guide to COSL. It's designed to be your go-to resource before and during the season, with answers to many of the questions families ask most often.
If you still can't find the information you're looking for, check our COSL FAQs or feel free to contact us. We're always happy to help.
One Last Thing...
Thank you for taking the time to read through the Parent Guide. We know it's a lot of information, but we've found that the more families know before the season begins, the smoother and more enjoyable the experience is for everyone.
Our goal is simple: clear communication- no surprises- and a fun, positive soccer experience for every player and family.
Every Player Has a Place. Every Path Has a Purpose.
