Q: Why am I seeing a $3,000 non-resident charge?
This program is specific to Groton and Dunstable in Massachusetts. To avoid seeing the fee, please first enter your billing address so that the system knows that you are a Groton or Dunstable resident. For exceptions, please reach out to the registrar.
Q: What are the age groups for the various divisions?
A: Based on school grade
| Age Group | Type of Play | Eligible School Grades |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K/K | Local | Pre-K, K |
| Grade 1/2 | Local | 1, 2 |
| Grade 3/4 | Travel | 3, 4 |
| Grade 5/6 | Travel | 5, 6 |
| Grade 7/8 | Travel | 7, 8 |
| Grade 9/10 | Travel | 9, 10 |
| Grade 11/12 | Travel | 11, 12 |
Q: What is the schedule for the Spring 2024 NVYSL Season
A: The league schedule is available: https://nvysl.org/calendar
- April 13/14 - Game 1 - First game of the season
- April 20/21 - Game 2
- April 27/28 - Game 3
- May 4/5 - Game 4
- May 11/12 - Game 5
- May 18/19 - Game 6
- June 1/2 - Game 7
- June 8/9 - Game 8
- June 15/16 - NCUP
- June 21-23 - MTOC
Q: What does it cost to play?
A: $100 per season for Pre-K/K & Grade 1/2, $130 per season for Grade 3/4 and older. Players must also purchase official uniforms (can be used multiple seasons) that are $20 for U6 & U8 and $60 for older divisions.
Q: When are games played?
Current Game times
| Age Group | Practice Time | Game Times on Saturday | Home Game Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten / Kindergarten | No Practice | noon | Cow Pond |
| Grade 1 / 2 Girls | Set by coach | 8:30 am | Cow Pond |
| Grade 1 / 2 Boys | Set by coach | 10:00 am | Cow Pond |
| Grade 3 / 4 Girls | Set by coach | 9:00 am | Cow Pond |
| Grade 3 / 4 Boys | Set by coach | 10:30 am | Cow Pond |
| Grade 5 / 6 Girls | Set by coach | noon | Cow Pond |
| Grade 5 / 6 Boys | Set by coach | 1:30 pm | Cow Pond |
| Grade 7 / 8 Girls | Set by coach | 3:00 pm | Cow Pond |
| Grade 7 / 8 Boys | Set by coach | 4:30 pm | Cow Pond |
| High School (Sundays) | Set by coach | 1pm, 3pm, 5pm | Cow Pond |
High School teams play on Sundays at different times. Times are published on the NVYSL web (https://nvysl.org)
Q: What are the practice schedules?
A: Practice times are determined by individual volunteer coaches. For Grades 1-2, practices typically occur once a week at Cow Pond. There is no practice for PreK/K, and NVYSL Travel teams will have one or two practices, depending on the division and the coach's availability.
Q: What is the correct ball size for each age group?
A: Here is the information for each division
| Pre-K/K | Grade 1/2 | Grade 3/4 | Grade 5/6 | Grade 7/8 | High School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball Size | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Game Play | 4v4 no goalies | 5v5 | 7v7 | 9v9 | 11v11 | 11v11 |
| Field Size | 1/2 5v5 | 130 x 85 | 190 x 120 | 210 x 165 | 310 x 196 | 310 x 196 |
| Goal Size | PUG | 6' x 4 yd | 6' x 4 yd | 6' x 6 yd | 8' x 8 yd | 8' x 8 yd |
| Game Duration | 2x20m | 2x25m | 2x30m | 2x30m | 2x35m | 2x35m |
Q: Which color jersey does the home team wear for Pre-K/K and G 1/2?
A: The home team is Maroon, away team is White.
Q: When are practices held?
A: Practice takes place during the week for all 1/2, and older teams, and schedules are set by the individual coaches at the beginning of the season. The club allows the coach the flexibility to choose practice days and times that work for both the coach and the players on his/her team. Pre-K/K practice time is included in the Saturday afternoon sessions.
Q: Where can I find the schedule for a Grade 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 or HS age player?
A: The game schedules for Grade 3/4 & older teams are set by the Nashoba Valley Youth Soccer League (NVYSL). The schedule can be found at
https://nvysl.org/as_league/organizations/view/GROT.
Schedules for all Pre-K/K and Grade 1/2 games will be posted on the GDYSC home page at www.gdysc.org. There are also maps of the Cow Pond and Larter field layouts on the website as well.
Q: Why is jewelry not allowed?
A: To avoid the risk of injury to all players, the league has adopted a no-jewelry policy. If there is a question, the referee has the final say. All players must remove any earrings, or they will not be allowed to play. This includes any newly pierced ears, so please plan accordingly, as placing tape (or band-aids) over earrings is not allowed.
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