Date: April 10th 2008

First, I would like to apologize for the delays getting information to coaches and parents this spring season.
There are mistakes that were made that caused the delay, but I don't want to make excuses. We will be putting guidelines in place to prevent these delays from happening in the future.

That being said,

Spring Season starts Saturday April 12th for the U-8 and above teams(CRYSA teams).
Micros start on Sunday April 13th at Mill Park
There was not enough players registered for Sunday play for U-8. Those players were moved to CRYSA teams. Monday will be refunded for to those who signed up for both days.

All schedules are now on line at http://www.ddsoccer.org/schedule.html
All field location with map links are at http://www.ddsoccer.org/fields.html if there is a missing field or incorrect, let us know
Rules for the CRYSA teams are posted at http://www.ddsoccer.org/index.html

Players from CRYSA teams will either use their jerseys from the fall season, or if you are a new player you will be given a jersey by the coach

Micro players will be given a t-shirt on Sunday April 13th.

If you have not been contacted by a coach by Friday Evening, please email us at info@ddsoccer.org

All player must have soccer shoes, black shorts and socks.

If you would like ticket to the Portland Timbers Professional soccer games at a reduced price, a board member will be selling them every Sunday during the Micro season. Tickets are good for any game during the 2008 season. We are selling Level 3 tickets for $10 each. These tickets normally sell for $14.

Rules that are important

1. DO NOT COMPLAIN OR YELL AT THE REFEREE! The referees are mostly students who play soccer that are learning to be a referee. They will make mistakes, but remember it is only a game, and if you yell at or berate the ref, not only is it against Oregon Law, but the ref can and will stop the game, tell you to leave and not start the game until you have left.

2 For the most part your child will play at least 50% of the game, however that can be reduced by the coach for not participating in practices or if your child does not have the endurance to play that much. To be sure your child gets ample playing time, be sure they attend team practices. If your child lacks endurance, have your child run, or do other exercises to increase their endurance. Many children do not have the endurance to play 50% of the game

3. Please give the coaches your help and support. They are volunteering their time to help your child learn soccer, to organize the team to be successful and to have fun.

4. * No jewelry is a league rule, the referee can require jewelry be removed for the player to continue playing. Be aware that jewelry can cause an injury if hit by a ball or a collision with another player.


Thank You for your patience and Have a Great Season

Jim Braet
DDSC
President