Regular registration for soccer players in grades PreK/K, 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, and 9/12 is now open. The deadline for regular registration is February 25th. Late registration will be available until March 4th. All registrations received after February 25th for players in travel grades 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, and 9/12 will be subject to late fees. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS EARLIER FOR LATE FEES, THIS IS TO GIVE AGE GROUP DIRECTORS TIME TO FIND AND SECURE COACHES.
Players and volunteers can register by clicking on the “Register Now” button on the right-hand side of the home page at www.gdysc.org, or by selecting “Register On-Line” from the Members menu.
Uniform Ordering and Spirit Wear
On the GDYSC homepage, you can order uniforms for players by using the “Shop” button on the main menu bar. Our uniform provider is Soccer Stuff in Acton. All players will need a shirt, shorts, socks, shin guards, cleats, and a soccer ball of the correct size. This information can be found on the website FAQ http://www.gdysc.org/Page.asp?n=16181&org=gdysc.org
Referees
Individuals interested in referee programs can do one of two things. We have a Referee-in-Training program for players under 14 years old. Please contact
if you are interested in that program. For referees who are over 14, you will need to be certified via the Mass State Referee Committee https://www.massref.net/. If you have questions about that program please contact Gerard Stelzer
Grade Groupings
Players registering to play in the Groton Dunstable Youth Soccer Club will be placed on teams based on their grade in school for the 2022-2023 school year. The grade groupings that players will be placed in are as follows:
PreK/K
Grade 1/2
Grade 3/4
Grade 5/6
Grade 7/8
Grade 9/12
We understand that a few of our youth players might not fit neatly into the grade categories defined above. As we've done in the past, the GDYSC board will define the waiver conditions and process to allow players to be assigned up or down one level based on their unique circumstances. This waiver policy will be consistent with the GDYSC mission of providing the best youth soccer development experience for all of our players. If the reported grade for your child in their registration record for the 2022-2023 school year is incorrect, this may cause the system to indicate that they are ineligible for the grade grouping you are trying to register them for. If you have problems registering your child, please reach out to our registrar, Sten Peeters
Registration Fees
For the Spring 2023 season, the registration fee for Grades Pre-K/K and Grade 1/2 players will be $85. The registration fee for Grades 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, and 9/12 players will be $115. This is unchanged from the previous season.
Payment
Player registrations need to be paid in full at the time of registration using a credit card. Registered players that are not paid in full by March 4th will be removed from any roster they have been placed on until their outstanding balance is settled. In addition, we do offer a family maximum of $350 per season. For parents needing financial assistance, please contact the GDYSC Registrar, Sten Peeters (registrar@gdysc.org) to request a full or partial waiver of the player registration fees. For parents who wish to pay by check, please contact both the GDYSC treasurer, Charlie Lippman (cclippma@hotmail.com), and the GDYSC Registrar, Sten Peeters (
) to arrange for payment. There are no fees to register as a volunteer.
Late Registration
Registrations received after February 25th for Grades 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, and 9/12 will be assessed a $25 late fee.
Refund Policy
Any refund request received after March 4th will not be honored unless the player has a valid medical reason. Refund requests prior to those dates in their respective seasons will be subject to a $25 processing fee. This fee represents the sum of the non-refundable fees that we pay to Mass Youth Soccer, the Nashoba Valley Youth Soccer League, and PayPal.
Thank you,
David Pitkin, President & GDYSC Board
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