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.
