Welcome to the DDSC Fall 2024 Season!

Some important Fall 2024 soccer information and details to help guide you in this upcoming season:

• Picture schedules for Micros and 3rd-8th are posted on the Schedules page.

• The most up-to-date information is posted here on the home page of our website, ddsoccer.org.

• Fall registration is now closed. For registration questions or inquiries email reg@ddsoccer.org.

• The Coach/Parent "Family Meeting" was Tuesday August 13 at 7 PM at the DDHS stadium field - 1500 SE 130th Ave. Portland, OR 97233 (during summer camp).

• You will receive a Team Welcome letter that will share your specific team's expectations for the season from your Coach. This letter includes practice day, time, and location and how to best communicate with your Coach. 

• Practices are in the evenings at a David Douglas School District field. Twice a week for 3rd through 8th grade players; Once a week for our Micro Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten through 2nd grade players.

• Practices for 3rd-8th grade teams may start the week of Monday, August 19th and run through the end of October.

• Practices for Micro Pre-Kindergarten through 2nd grade teams start Wednesday, August 28th and run through the end of October at Cherry Park School.

• Games are September through the end of October. (No game on Labor Day weekend.) In early November, Portland Youth Soccer Association (PYSA) provides an optional tournament opportunity for any of our interested 3rd through 8th grade teams.

• 3rd grade through 8th grade play Saturday games in the Portland area. Game schedules will be posted under "Team Schedules" by the end of August.

• Micro Pre-Kindergarten through 2nd grade teams play Sunday afternoon intra-league games at Cherry Park School. (No game on Labor Day weekend.) Micro game schedules will be posted under "Team Schedules" by the end of August.

• Purchased new uniform kits will be delivered before the first game of the season. This kit will include a black jersey, red jersey, black shorts, and black socks. Contact merchandise@ddsoccer.org for questions.

• Used uniforms and soccer gear are encouraged. DDSC is in need of more used uniforms and size 1-3 cleats. Contact DDSC Used Equipment Coordinator at usedequipment@ddsoccer.org for donations and/or questions.

• Fall pictures will be Monday, September 16th for 3rd-8th grade teams; and Sunday, September 22nd for Micro Pre-Kindergarten through 2nd grade teams. Picture schedule will be posted soon.

We need you! DDSC runs as a Volunteer organization. We are asking for Parents/Adults to step into Volunteer roles that includes on the field Coach and off the field Board positions and coordinators. Please contact secretary@ddsoccer.org to be involved in any of these ways!

NEWS

Used Equipment and Uniform Information

DDSC Used Equipment and Uniform Coordinator Jessica Giannettino has put together a gear swap page. This is a community shared project hosted by one of our player's family. Please see if there's any gear that you can use and donate old soccer gear and uniforms so that our players in our community can continue to use it! 

We're in particular need of size 1 cleats and can always use jerseys' your little players have outgrown! Contact DDSC Used Equipment and Uniform Coordinator at usedequipment@ddsoccer.org for any questions.

David Douglas School District Community Sports & Recreation Registration is OPEN! Sign up now!

There are many opportunities for your child to stay active and involved in the community. See below for the latest David Douglas School District offerings through their Community Sports & Recreation program. Contact Community Sports & Recreation Program Director Staci Heath: staci_heath@ddsd40.org | 503-261-8295 if you have questions.

East Portland Community Center

Check out the numerous classes and events to enjoy at East Portland Community Center. Click here for more information. TeenForce is also a great, free program at EPCC that involves youth ages 10 to 20.