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Do I need to register my child for each season?
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No - When members register for the fall they are also registering for the spring. The fee you pay in the fall is a yearly fee and covers both seasons (fall & spring).
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How long does a season last?
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Grade 4 to 8 Travel season lasts 8-9 weeks Fall/Spring
Grade 9 to 12 Travel season last 6 weeks and is Spring Only
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When are games played?
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Saturday Games: Grade 4 to 8 Travel
Sunday Games: Grade 9 to 12, Spring Only Travel
All DYS Travel Teams participate in the ECYSA League (Essex Country Youth Soccer Association) and follow schedule/regulations put out by the league - ecysa.org.
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When are practices?
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Practices are at least 2 times per week. Travel Team coaches set up practices, also referred to as "Training Sessions", with their teams. Check with your player's coach each season for practices days/times.
Practices should be attended by all players - See Travel Policies for more information on practice attendance guidelines.
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What should my child bring to games and practices?
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It is important that all children bring plenty of water to practices and games. In addition children should always bring the proper size soccer ball, wear shin pads inside of socks, and proper footwear and uniform.
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What size ball should by child be using?
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Size 4 is the standard soccer ball for kids aged between 9 and 11 years old.
Size 5, is standard for youth players when they reach the age of 12. Size 5 is also the ball used in high school soccer.
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Is the size of the soccer ball my child plays with really that important?
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Yes - Players should train with ball relative to size of their feet/body so they learn how to properly use all surfaces of the foot to control the ball when receiving, dribbling and shooting.
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How do we know if a game or practice is canceled because of the weather?
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Practices:
Because the fields are owned by the Town Of Danvers we must adhere to their policies if the fields are closed due to inclement weather. In the event of inclement weather you can check the Field Status box on the DYS homepage. If a field is listed as "closed" no sessions will be played on that field for the day. Click Here for full DYS Inclement Weather Policy.
Games: All Travel Player Families should defer directly to their team coach for any game cancellation notifications.
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Uniforms can be purchase on-line at the DYS Apparel Store - Click Here for Full Uniform Information
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How is my child placed on a team?
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A player's team placement is determined by age and tryout evaluation scores. Tryouts/Evaluation take place in the spring, end of May and in the month of June for team placement the next fall/spring season. Tryout dates and times are announced via email and are posted on DYS website. Please see the following links for all travel team placement policies:
Travel Policy
Travel Tryout & Evaluation Process
Grade 4 Travel Team Guidelines
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How can I help DYS as a parent?
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DYS is a volunteer organization and DYS has many volunteer opportunities. Please speak with your child’s coach or contact DYS for further information.
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How do I become a volunteer coach?
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DYS is always looking for a commitment as well as assistance from volunteers. If interested in coaching please fill out an coaching application. Someone from DYS will be in contact with you. DYS will conduct a C.O.R.I. check on all volunteers.
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Do DYS travel teams participate in tournaments?
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Yes - Your Player's travel team Coach/Manager will communicate team tournament participation information for each season.
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Does DYS offer any winter programs?
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Yes, D.Y.S. currently offers winter training for both boys & girls. For more information see your coach or program listing on website.
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Does DYS have indoor soccer teams?
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DYS does not currently coordinate indoor soccer teams. But many coach’s affiliated with DYS volunteer their own time and manage/coach a winter indoor soccer team. These teams are not affiliated with DYS.
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CLICK HERE TO CONTACT CURRENT TRAVEL DIRECTORS
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