2020 DYSA Fall Instruction Program

Foreword:

DYSA has gone to great lengths to develop a revised Instructional Program for the upcoming 2020 fall season that will allow members to enjoy the game but also ensure their safety during the COVID pandemic.  The safety guidelines that DYSA has implemented requires that the Instructional Program only allow for a limited number of players for each age group. Given the limited availability DYSA is currently prioritizing Dartmouth residents.

Safety guidelines surrounding the pandemic are very fluid.  DYSA is constantly monitoring information from local authorities as well as Mass Youth Soccer Association. During the Instructional Program season there is a very good chance that the guidelines will change. We ask that members be patient and flexible in working with DYSA if program modifications are required.

Program Mission:

Instructional program is to provide players with the opportunity to learn and love the game of soccer by developing and strengthening the fundamental skills of the game in a fun and safe environment.

Program Ages:

Program is open to players born between 9/1/2005 and 6/15/2017. Players will be grouped by age groups and gender as follows:

Program Schedule:

Start Date: 9/12/2020

End Date: 10/31/2020

Duration: 7 weeks – No session on Columbus Day Weekend (10/10/2020)

• All session will be held on Saturdays at the DYSA fields and will follow the following time schedule.
• There are no weekday activities or practices for any age group.
• Sessions are 1 hour long for U6 & U8 groups and 1½ hours long for U10-U15.
• Start times will be communicated to registered members on or before 9/5/2020.

Fees:

Registration fee for each player is $100. Sibling discount of $20 for the first sibling and $40 for each additional. Players will receive a DYSA T-shirt and training bib.

Instructional Approach:

DYSA will implement Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association’s (MYSA) Play-Practice-Play methodology for its sessions. Please visit https://www.mayouthsoccer.org/coaches/play-practice-play/ to learn more about the approach.

COVID Safety Details:

DYSA has a complete Return to Play plan in place to ensure member safety. Anyone participating in a DYSA program must review and adhere to the policies and procedures within the plan. Here are few critical items that are applicable to the Instructional Program. The full DYSA Return to Play plan can be viewed at https://s3.amazonaws.com/files.leagueathletics.com/Text/Documents/8654/73741.pdf

• Only one parent/guardian is allowed on the field for each player. Siblings are allowed but must stay with the parent/guardian and adhere to social distancing.
• Anyone entering the fields must have a face covering that covers the nose and mouth.
• DYSA will have a COVID safety representative available during sessions to ensure guidelines are being followed.
• Coaches will be taking player attendance for contact tracing purposes.

Registration:

Registration is available online at https://www.leagueathletics.com/Registration/Default.asp?org=dysasoccer.com

Program Contact Information:

Jennifer Reid – Program Director ( )

Michelle Gioiosa – Micro Director ( )