2013 Spring Field Information
Please read the inmportant information regarding the 2013 spring season field usage.
U8
All Games and training for the U8 division will take place on Boatwright Field 5 (The field next to the bathrooms). We will try to keep all games on Saturday morning, however if we experience many rain cancelations we might be forced to schedule some week night games.
You do not need to request training times for your team. But it is important to remember that you play only on field #5. We do not have access to the other fields at Boatwright in the Spring. Do not use any other field even if you see space available.
There will be four dates that Boatwright #5 will be closed to training. April 8 & 9 and April 15 & 16 the field will be used for DFC tryouts.
U10
Mt View Elementary: Weekdays - Mon, Wed, Fri, Saturday - mornings until 1:00, Sunday - Afternoons
Ayers Elementary: Weekdays - Tues, Thurs Fri, Saturday mornings until 1:00, Sunday afternoons
U12
Pine Hollow Middle School: Weekdays - Mon, Wed, Fri, Saturday - mornings until 1:00 - Sunday - Afternoons
Silverwood Elementary: Weekdays - Tues, Thurs, Fri, Saturday mornings until 1:00 - Sunday afternoons
U14
Newhall #2: Weekdays after 5:00, Saturdays all day and Sundays after 3:30
Games will begin on March 23 and will only be on Saturdays unless we get too many rain outs.
Spring Program
Description
In January/February, teams will be formed and coaches will be assigned. Parents should be contacted by their coach after rosters are distributed by mid-March. Game schedules may be posted in March and the season ends in May. Please note: Co-Ed U16/U19 Co-ed division are on a different schedule as they play on Sunday afternoons starting typically the last weekend in February. All other age groups play primarily on Saturdays with some weeknight games added towards the latter half of the game schedule as daylight allows.
Buddy requests are only offered for U16/19 divisions (buddy requests are handled on a "best effort" basis but are not guaranteed to be fulfilled). Simply include the name of the player via your registration in the comments section.
All co-ed teams must abide by the 'live rule' during game play of the spring program.
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: U5-U8 size 3, U10-U12 size 4, U14 and up size 5
Fees
For players who participated in our fall 2012 fall program the fee is only $50.
For NEW to Mt. Diablo Soccer players who did NOT participate in our fall 2012 program the fee is $65.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: 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, Boatwright Sports Complex, Highland Park, Newhall Park, Pine Hollow Middle School, Silverwood Elementary, Highland Park and possibly others.
Q: Are there any differences between the Fall and Spring program at Mt. Diablo Soccer?
Some key differences between the Fall and Spring programs at Mt. Diablo Soccer are:
We do not offer an Under-7 division - if your child played in the Under-7 division during the fall they will play in Under-8 division in the spring - this is simply because the number of players is lower in the Spring.
Under-12 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 formal and gives the players and parents a chance to just have some fun with no pressure about trying to advance to post-season play.
We do offer an Under-5 Division for kids who will be 4 by July 31st, 2012. Contact spring@mdsoccer.org for more information.
Q: My child played in Under-7 during Fall - will there be an Under-7 division in spring?
We do not offer a Under-7 division during the spring program. If your child played in the Under-7 division during the fall they will play up in Under-8 division in the spring.
Q: I heard that Under-12 throug Under-19 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).
Q: How old does my child have to be to play in the spring program?
Your child must have turned at least 4 years old by July 31, 2012.
Q: Are the rules for the spring program the same as fall?
No. There are slight variations mainly for co-ed teams. Please see the Spring Program Rules Matrix for further details.
Q: Can I receive a refund?
The Spring Program 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 may take up to 2 weeks to process.
Q: Does AYSO Region 223 have a Scholarship Policy?
Mt. Diablo Soccer has a Scholarship Request Form (pdf format) and there is a formal process for requesting and awarding scholarships as we feel strongly that it is important to be sensitive to the needs of our community.
Mt. Diablo Soccer is a non-profit organization and is run by volunteers. Each player's registration fees help to cover costs associated with uniforms, insurance, equipment, field useage fees, maintenance and upkeep. We encourage famlieis to pay as much of the fees as possible to help Mt. Diablo Soccer cover these costs.
If considered for a scholarship, all that Mt. Diablo Soccer asks for in return, are several hours of parents time, signing up for one of our volunteer duties. The volunteer duties can range from: coaching and refereeing to registration, field maintenance and field marshall duties.
Scholarship Request Form (pdf format) may be dowdloaded and for privacy reasons may be filled out completely and submitted directly to our Registrar via email at registration@mdsoccer.org