We're very happy that the registration cost for Dorchester Youth Soccer has NOT increased since last year. (This may be the only cost in your life that has stayed the same!!!)

The program is open to all kids who are aged 4 through 14. To participate, kids must be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2008. Children must be under age 15 on September 1, 2008. Prior experience is not needed! The only equipment required to play is: soccer cleats and shinguards (both available at stores like Target, Wal-Mart, etc. at reasonable cost), and a pair of black shorts.

Four-year-olds and 5-year-olds participate in the DYS Clinics which run on Sunday mornings for 8 weeks, starting in September 2008. (We'll inform registrants of the exact date later in the summer.) Kids aged 6 - 14 play for 10 weeks, also on Sundays (times vary depending upon game schedules). These teams for kids aged 6+ also have a practice session once during the week, at a time/date/place determined by the team coach. Attendance at practices isn't mandatory, but team performance is negatively impacted if kids don't attend practices.

Also,we're always looking for parents who are interested in being coaches. If you're interested, please send an email to Susan Fenton at fentonfive@verizon.net. Please note that coaches must complete a CORI form (criminal background check -- this is MA state law).