DYS Soccer Programs

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Our Programs

DYS offers all levels of play for all youth players.

If you are just starting out or have been playing for years we have the program for you.

And Me Program

For our youngest players, we offer a fun, encouraging introduction to the game.  With a coach’s direction, parents help teach their child basic skills such as dribbling, passing and shooting through fun drills and games.

  • Practices are one hour long and are held one night a week for about 8 weeks.
  • Tentative start dates (weather permitting)
    • Spring Season: Late March/early April
    • Fall Season:  After Labor Day
  • Registration fee includes a t-shirt for each player, a t-shirt for parent and a participation award. Pricing structure is found on the registration page for all programs.
  • Balls will be provided to use during the practice.
  • Additional items needed – water bottle, cleats (optional) and shin guards (optional)

Intramural (U6-U8)

We offer intramural play to teach the foundational skills of the game and participate in small-sided games that allow players to maximize their touches on the ball and encourage continued player development.

  • 8 week season
  • Tentative start dates (weather permitting)
    • Spring Season: Late March/early April
    • Fall Season:  After Labor Day
  • No games on holiday weekends.
  • Players receive a t-shirt, socks, and a participation award.
  • Pricing structure is found on the registration page for all programs.
  • Additional items needed – Size 3 soccer ball, cleats, shin guards & water bottle.

U6

  • Meet once a week, typically late Saturday morning, for 1 hour.
  • Alternate weeks of practice and weeks of games
  • Games are 3 v 3 or 4 v 4 with no goalie

U8

  • Girls and boys have separate teams and play only other girls/boys teams.
  • Practice 1 night per week
  • Games on Saturday morning
  • Games are 4 v 4 with no goalie
  • Pricing structure is found on the registration page for all programs.

Recreational (U10-U19)

For players 8 and up who enjoy playing the game and want to continue to develop in a less competitive environment, DYS offers both boys and girls recreational teams.

  • 8 game season
  • 1-2 weekday practices, 60-90 minutes (days, frequency, and length of practice are decided by the volunteer coach)
  • Trainings begin approximately 2 weeks before the season opener.
  • Tentative season opener (weather permitting)
    • Spring Season: Late March/early April
    • Fall Season:  After Labor Day
  • No play on holiday weekends
  • Pricing structure is found on the registration page for all programs.
  • Boys:  Saturday games (morning and/or afternoon)
  • Girls:  Sunday games (after 1:00PM)

Select
(U9-U19)

For players 8 and up who would like to continue to develop in a more competitive environment, DYS offers both boys and girls select teams.

  • Tryouts – typically held in mid April for the following Fall/Spring seasons.
  • 8 week season
  • 2 weekday practices about one and one half hours long.
  • Trainings begin approximately 2 weeks to a month before the season opener, at the coach’s discretion.
  • Tentative season opener (weather permitting)
    • Spring Season: Late March/early April
    • Fall Season:  After Labor Day
  • No league play on Easter or Memorial Day weekends.  However, teams may choose to participate in a tournament one of these weekends.
  • Depending on the league, games may be held anytime Saturday or Sunday afternoon.

Contact select@donegalyouthsoccer.org with any questions.

Are you wondering what to do with all those outgrown cleats sitting in the back of your child’s closet or that size 3 soccer ball you no longer need?  Donegal Youth Soccer is proud to give back to our community. We believe that everybody has the right to play the game and to feel that thrill and excitement that comes from the ultimate challenge.  If you have gently used soccer equipment, consider donating them to us and we will pass them along to families in need within our community. We will accept your gently used soccer cleats, shin guards, soccer balls and most other slightly used soccer equipment.

If you would like to donate your equipment, or are in need of equipment for the upcoming season, please contact jennyrun4@gmail.com.

Camps & Clinics

We offer summer camps & winter clinics

DYS typically offers a “Winter Warm Up” in mid-February to mid March and a “Summer Camp” in July.