Mt. Diablo Soccer - AYSO Region 223

Mt. Diablo Soccer - AYSO Region 223 Everyone plays, Balanced Teams, Positive Coaching, Open Registration, Good Sportsmanship & Player Development
Home Fall Program Fall Game Schedules Mt. Diablo World Cup Elite Program Select Program Spring Program Fields Player Registration Volunteer Coaches Volunteer Referees Volunteer Staff & Board Directors Volunteers Needed About Mt. Diablo Soccer Links Calendar Contact Us	Spring Program Links to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) When and where are the Spring soccer registration events? When will the Spring Season begin and how long does it run? Can I request that my child play on the same team as a sibling or friend? Where are the fields my son/daughter will play on? How much does it cost? What does MDSA provide? I want to coach or ref for spring soccer - what do I need to do? How do I register my child(ren) for spring soccer? I heard that U12-U19 divisions are "co-ed" - is that true? Are there any differences between playing Fall and Spring soccer at MDSA? How old does my child have to be to play spring soccer? My child played in U7 during Fall - will there be a U7 division in spring? Are the rules for spring soccer the same as fall? Can I receive a refund? Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) When and where are the spring soccer registration events? Spring 2011 registration events will take place in late October early November 2010 Multi-purpose room @ Mountain View Elementary School & Mt Diablo Elementary School Back to top When will the Spring Season begin and how long does it run? In January, teams will be formed and coaches will be assigned. Parents will be contacted by their coach after rosters are distributed in February. Game Schedules are normally posted in early March and the season ends in May. Please note: Co-Ed U16/U19 Games run on a slightly different schedule - they typically play Sunday afternoons and begin the last weekend in February. Back to top Can I request that my child play on the same team as a sibling or friend? MDSA has instituted a buddy program for some of the divisions. For more information and instructions on how to submit a request, please download or view a copy of our Buddy Request Application for the Spring program. Back to top Where are the fields my son/daughter will play on? All of the fields are in the Concord and Clayton communities. They may include: Ayers Elementary, Newhall Park, Boatwright Sports Complex, Silverwood Elementary, Highland Park, Concord High School and possibly others. Back to top How much does it cost? $50.00 per player if you are a returning Fall 2010 player and pre-register in 2010 for the Spring 2011 season. Otherwise, the registration fee is $65.00 per player. Back to top What does MDSA provide? Mt. Diablo Soccer provides every Spring player t-shirt. All other items such as shin guards, cleats, shorts, socks, and a soccer ball are to be provided by the parent. Ball sizes are as follows: U6-U8 size 3, U10-U12 size 4, U14 and up size 5 Back to top I want to coach or referee in the spring program - what do I need to do? If you did not register as a volunteer during the fall 2010 season, please go to http://www.eayso.org/ to complete the on-line volunteer application. If you do not already have an eAYSO.org account, click the "First Time" link, then select the option that says "I want to do my part as an AYSO volunteer", and proceed to fill out the remaining required information. Make sure you indicate if you are interested in being a Team Coach, Assistant Coach or Referee. Once you complete the application, print two copies, sign them both and bring them with you to a registration event. It is that simple! Back to top How do I register my child(ren) for spring soccer? To begin the registration process for Spring 2011 simply create or log into your account at https://www.eayso.org/. There is basically 1 of 3 categories your child will fall under, with the registration process being slightly different for each one. The 3 registration categories are: Returning Fall 2010 player - means your child played at MDSA during our Fall season which concludes in early November 2010. Returning MDSA player - played at MDSA previously but did not play with us during the Fall 2010 season. Application for a new player - has never played at MDSA. Even if they have played at other regions or clubs (i.e Concord region 305, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill region 281, or Diablo Futbol Club, etc) they are still considered "new to MDSA". Based on the category that best applies to your child, you will be able to determine which registration instructions you should follow. If you are a returning Fall 2010 player: Click on "Signup for other programs" (note: If you want to register any kids that have never played at MDSA or played previously but not in Fall 2010 read the "New Player " instructions). You should be see your child's name - Click on the "Signup for Spring" link. You will be asked to confirm if you want "to sign up your child for "this program" and will be asked to "review and update your information." Click Ok. Click on the following two links on the Home page to complete the sign up process: "Update player information" - please review to see that we have your most current information and update key contact information (email, phone #, etc) to ensure that your child's coach can contact you easily. "Print player form" - print one set of the registration form, initial and sign both. Bring one set of the signed registration form along with a check made payable to MDSA for $50 per player (cash accepted) to the January 9th event. If you are experiencing trouble, try either one of these options: 1. If the link "Signup For Other Programs" (last link on the left side of your screen) is not enabled and your child played in the fall 2010 season with AYSO Region 223, is it possible you or other parent/guardian have a different eayso.org username/account? The same log-in username/account that was used when to pre-registered your player for the Fall 2010 season must be used to register for the Spring. 2) If the link "Print Player Form" is enabled, please print two copies and bring to event, do not worry about using the Signup for Other Programs link. If neither of these options help whatever you do please do not create a new username/account, instead come to one of our registration events and we will assist you personally. If you have played in MDSA previously but did not play during the Fall 2010 season: Create or Log into your account at http://www.eayso.org/ Click on "Application for a returning player" Please review and update your registration form to see that we have your most current information and update key contact information (email, phone #, etc) to ensure that your child's coach can contact you easily Print out two sets of your registration form, sign both copies, bring both sets of your registration form along with a birth certificate and a check made payable to MDSA for $60 per player (cash accepted) to the next registration even. If you are a new player: Create or Log into your account at http://www.eayso.or/ Click on "Application for New Player" Select Region 223 Complete the registration form Print out two sets of each player's registration form, sign and initial as needed on all. Bring both sets of signed registration forms along with a birth certificate (other forms of proof may be accepted if a birth certificate is not readily available) and a check made payable to MDSA for $60 per player (cash accepted) to a registration event. Back to top I heard that U12-U19 divisions are "co-ed" - is that true? Yes. These divisions are typically co-ed since we do not generally get enough players to otherwise field "age-pure teams" for these age groups. In addition, the older U16-U19 divisions will play "interleague" which means there will be some travel to play other regions like region 281 (Pleasant Hill Martinez) or region 305 (Concord). Back to top Are there any differences between the Fall and Spring program at MDSA? Some key differences between the Fall and Spring programs at MDSA are: We do not offer a U7 division - if your child played in the U7 division during the fall they will play in U8 division in the spring. U12 and above divisions are typically co-ed since we do not generally get enough players to field "age-pure teams" for these age groups. The older U16-U19 divisions will play "inter-league" which means there will be some travel to play other regions like Concord or Pleasant Hill There are no post-season games - the season is intended to be less competitive and gives the players and parents a chance to just have some fun with no pressure about trying to advance to post-season play To play in our U6 division your child must have turned 4 1/2 years old by July 31, 2010 (i.e. even if they are 4 1/2 years old now they cannot play until the fall season of 2011). Back to top How old does my child have to be to play in the spring program? Your child must have turned at least 4 1/2 years old by July 31, 2010 (i.e. even if they are 4 1/2 years old now they cannot play until the upcoming fall season of 2011). For information on age brackets and divisions click here. Back to top My child played in U7 during Fall - will there be a U7 division in spring? We do not offer a U7 division during the spring season. If your child played in the U7 division during the fall they will play up in U8 division in the spring. Back to top Are the rules for the spring program the same as fall? No. There are slight variations mainly for co-ed teams. Please see the 2011 Spring Rules Matrix for further details. Back to top Can I receive a refund? The Spring Season refund policy is: On or Before January 15 - Full Refund less a $5 Admin Fee On or before January 31 - 50% Refund After January 31 - 0% Click here to use our online withdrawal request form. Refunds take approximately 2 weeks to process. Back to top