When does the League start?

The 2016 Season start date is August 2016. Games are played every Saturday.

In the event games are canceled due to rain, makeup games will be scheduled at the discretion of the league's board of directors. Coaches will be notified of the revised schedule as required.

What time do the games start?

9:00am

Will my child's team hold practices?

The under 6 league does not hold practices during the week. On Saturdays, the under 6 kids have the field for 1 hour. The first half hour is practice time and the second half hour is a split squad scrimmage against the opposing team.

The Under 8 league and older will typically hold 1 practice during the week. Coaches are responsible to schedule the practice for their own team.

What happens if there is a rainout?

Check the Gardner Youth Soccer Facebook Page or Website.The decision to cancel games due to rain would be made at asap.  The rainout week would then be added onto the end of the schedule thus extending the season. The following weeks games would be played as scheduled. Just because it is raining at your house does not mean that it is raining at the soccer fields. Make sure you show up unless you get the call from coach or you check out the website or Facebook page.

Where do I park at MWCC?

Please use the MWCC parking lots. Parking on Green Street is very dangerous for you and your children.

What ages are eligible to play in GYSL?

Boys and girls ages 4 - 16 as of August 1st.

What equipment is required?

Shin pads,and soccer cleats are required equipment. GYSL provides team shirt. GYSL also recommends mouthguards. It is also recommended that all players should bring a water bottle to each game and practice.

Who do I contact if I have a question?

Most questions can be answered by emailing the league board members or contacting on facebook message.

How do I get to the game fields at MWCC

Directions to MWCC -

From the east:

Route 2 West to Route 140 North (Exit24B) in Westminster, just past Simplex plant on right. Exit sign reads: 140 North to Winchendon and Ashburnham. Proceed three miles on this route. You will pass through two traffic lights. Proceed one-half mile past the second light and take a left turn onto Matthews Street. The college entrance is one mile on the right.

From the west::

Take Route 2 East to exit 23 (Gardner, S. Gardner). Go three-quarters of the way around the rotary to Pearson Blvd. (N). Follow signs to Heywood Hospital. At first set of lights, take a right onto Elm Street. Continue past the Gardner Public School (you'll see a giant chair on the lawn) to next rotary. Proceed straight ahead through rotary (follow sign to MWCC), and continue past Heywood Hospital (on your left). From the hospital, the college's Green Street entrance will be about one-third mile on your right.

From the south:

I-190 North from Worcester. From I-190, take Route 2 West to Route 140 North (Exit 24B) in Westminster, just past Simplex plant on right. Exit sign reads: 140 North to Winchendon and Ashburnham. Proceed three miles on this route. You will pass through two traffic lights. Proceed one-half mile past the second light and take a left turn onto Matthews Street. The college entrance is one mile on the right.

From the north:

Route 12 South to Route 140 South. Bear right onto Green Street. The college is one-half mile on the left.

How are kids selected to teams?

Players are selected at random for the various teams. Siblings that play in the same division are paired together. An attempt is made to keep players who are moving up within the same division together. However when a player moves up to a higher division, there are no guarantees that they will be playing with the same players.



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