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Q: What are the age groups for the various divisions?

A: Based on school grade, with a maximum allowable age.

For the Fall 2023 Season

Age Group

Type of play

Eligible
School Grades
And Born Between  
Pre-K/K Local Pre-K, K 1/1/2017 8/31/2019
Grade 1/2 Local 1, 2 1/1/2015 8/31/2017
Grade 3/4 Travel 3, 4 1/1/2013 8/31/2015
Grade 5/6 Travel 5, 6 1/1/2011 8/31/2013
Grade 7/8 Travel 7, 8 1/1/2009 8/31/2011
Grade 9/10 Travel 9, 10 1/1/2007 8/31/2009
Grade 11/12 Travel 11, 12 1/1/2005 8/31/2007

 

Q: What is the schedule for the Fall 2023 Season

A:

  • Game Day 1 - September 9
  • Game Day 2 - September 16
  • Game Day 3 - September 23
  • Game Day 4 - September 30
  • No games Columbus day weekend
  • Game Day 5 - October 14
  • Game Day 6 - October 21
  • Game Day 7 - October 28
  • Game Day 8 - November 4

Q: What does it cost to play?

A: $85 per season for Pre-K/K & Grade 1/2, $115 per season for Grade 3/4 and older. There is a $25 late fee for grades 3 and up after the initial registration deadline. Players must also purchase official uniforms (can be used multiple seasons) that are $20 for U6 & U8 and $60 for older divisions.

Q: When will rosters be released?

A: Rosters are generally released between one and two weeks before the beginning of the season. Rosters can only be released when the age group coordinator has completed team assignments and at least one coach has completed their registration with both the club and Mass Youth Soccer (MYSA). Only registered coaches will appear on a roster. All rosters will not be released at once. Only registered coaches can participate in practices and games.

 

Q: When are games played?

A: 

 

Current Game times for the Fall 2023:

Age Group

Practice Times

 

Game Times (Saturday except for High School)

Home Game Location

Pre-Kindergarten / Kindergarten

No Practice

noon

Cow Pond

Grade 1 / 2 Girls

Set by coach

8:30am

Cow Pond

Grade 1 / 2 Boys

Set by coach

10:00am

Cow Pond

Grade 3 / 4 Girls

Set by coach

9:00am

Cow Pond

Grade 3 / 4 Boys

Set by coach

10:30am

Cow Pond

Grade 5 / 6 Girls

Set by coach

noon

Cow Pond

Grade 5 / 6 Boys

Set by coach

1:30pm

Cow Pond

Grade 7 / 8 Girls

Set by coach

3:00pm

Cow Pond

Grade 7 / 8 Boys

Set by coach

4:30pm

Cow Pond

High School (Sundays)

Set by coach

1pm, 3pm, 5pm

Cow Pond

 

Q: What is the correct ball size for each age group?

A: Here is the information for each division

Program Pre-K/K Grade 1/2 Grade 3/4 Grade 5/6 Grade 7/8 HS
Eligible Grade PreK – K 1 – 2 3 – 4 5 – 6 7 – 8 9-12
Ball Size 3 3 4 4 5 5
Game Play 4v4 no goalies 5v5 7v7 9v9 11v11 11v11
Max. Roster Size (no limit for REC) 10 10 12 16 22 22
Field Size feet 1/2 U8 Field 130 x 85 165 – 190 x 120 210 x 165 312 x 198 312 x 198
Goal Size PUG 6' x 4 yd 6' x 4 yd 6' x 6 yd 8' x 8 yd 8' x 8 yd
Game Duration
5-min halftime
2 x 20 min 2 x 25 min 2 x 30 min 2 x 30 min 2 x 35 min 2 x 35 min
Usual Saturday
Game Time
12:00 Girls 8:30
Boys 10:00
Girls 9:00
Boys 10:30
Girls 12:00
Boys 1:30
Girls 3:00
Boys 4:30

Sundays

1, 3, 5PM

Note: For 7/8 and HS, the maximum team size for the MTOC tournament is 18. Teams are limited to 18 players per game dressed to play, but players can be alternated as necessary.

 

Q: Which color jersey does the home team wear for Pre-K/K and G 1/2?

A: The home team is Maroon, away team is White.

Q: When are practices held?

A: Practice takes place during the week for all 1/2, and older teams, and schedules are set by the individual coaches at the beginning of the season. The club allows the coach the flexibility to choose practice days and times that work for both the coach and the players on his/her team. Pre-K/K practice time is included in the Saturday afternoon sessions.

Q: Where can I find the schedule for a Grade 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 or HS age player?

A: The game schedules for Grade 3/4 & older teams are set by the Nashoba Valley Youth Soccer League (NVYSL). For the Fall 2023 season, the schedule can be found at nvysl.org.

Schedules for all Pre-K/K and Grade 1/2 games are posted on the GDYSC website on the Game Schedules/Practices tab on the left-hand navigation bar of the GDYSC home page at www.gdysc.org.  There are also maps of the Cow Pond and Larter field layouts on the website.

Q: Why is jewelry not allowed?

A: To avoid the risk of injury to all players, the league has adopted a no-jewelry policy. If there is a question, the referee has the final say. All players must remove any earrings, or they will not be allowed to play. This includes any newly pierced ears, so please plan accordingly, as placing tape (or band-aids) over earrings is not allowed.