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Who do I contact if I have a question?
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If you have a question, ask your child's coach. For
further information, feel free to contact the appropriate person
on the board. A complete list is provided under Contacts. The
PYSL board of officers and members meet the first Thursday of
each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Sis McGrath Community Center at the rotary.
Meetings are open to the public.
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Who
can play?
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Boys and
girls from Pepperell, Mass and surrounding communities who turn 4
years of age by August 1, and who are no older than 14 on August
1 (in the fall season) and 18 on August 1 (in the spring season).
Click on, Age/Divisions
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When are games played?
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Travel teams play half of
their games in Pepperell and half in other towns in participating
Nashoba Valley league. Games are
played on Comiskey, Nissitissit, Glow, or Varnum Brook fields. In-town games are played on
Varnum Brook or Comiskey fields. For details, Click on Age/Divisions and/or Field Locations.
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When
is practice?
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U6 : Teams practice half
hour before game time on Sunday.
U8 : At
least one practice a week. Day and time chosen by coach.
In-town U10 :
One or two practices a week. Day and time chosen by coach.
All in-town practices are held on the same field as games are played
on.
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U10
travel teams : Two practices a week on Comiskey Field. Day
and time chosen by coach.
U12 and U14 Travel teams :
Two practices a week on Varnum Brook field. Day and time chosen
by coach.
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What
do I wear?
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No jewelry allowed,
including earrings. All jewelry
must be removed before play. NOTE: Earrings of any kind (including
studs) are not allowed. Please be advised NOT to have ears
pierced close to or during the soccer season.
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U6 : Team T-shirts are
provided for all players at the beginning of the season. This
shirt is to be worn at all games. Shin guards* and socks* to
cover them must be
worn. Shorts* and socks can be any color. Cleats are recommended.
Long-sleeved shirts/light jackets are allowed, but team T-shirt
must be worn over them. Long, lightweight pants are allowed in
cooler weather.
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U8
and in-town U10 : Players must purchase a red and white
reversible shirt (available through Uniform Coordinator, see Contacts). Shin guards* and socks* to
cover them must be
worn. Shorts* and socks* can be any color. Long-sleeved
shirts/light jackets are allowed, but reversible shirt must be
worn over them. Long, lightweight pants are allowed in cooler
weather.
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All
travel teams : Shin guards* and socks to cover them are
mandatory. Cleats are required (no metal cleats). Players must
purchase a PYSL uniform that is to be worn at all games. NCUP and
MTOC level travel teams must wear the entire official team
uniform (no substitutions). For ordering, contact Uniform
Coordinator, click on Contacts.
Uniform shirt numbers are assigned by PYSL in order to prevent
duplicate numbers. Players will keep their shirt number through
their playing time with PYSL.
* can be purchased
at any sports store (i.e. Sports Authority, Olympia Sports,
Modell's)
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What do I bring to practice/games?
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All players
should bring their own ball (size 3 for U6 and U8, size 4 for U10
and U12, size 5 for U14 and up) and should bring an appropriate
amount of drink according to weather. Shin guards and socks to
cover them, cleats, and comfortable shirt and shorts are to be
worn.
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How long is the season?
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Seasons run 8
weeks (weather permitting). The spring season starts as soon as weather
permits. No games are played Memorial Day weekend. The fall travel season usually
starts the weekend after Labor Day. In-town season starts the
following weekend. No games are played Columbus Day weekend.
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How can I register?
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You can
register on-line using a credit card. If you cannot do this,
registration forms are available at the Lawrence Library or by
contacting the Registrar ( click on
Contacts ). Forms are to be mailed to the address on the
registration form, along with the appropriate registration fee.
Make checks payable to PYSL. Note: It may take up to four weeks
for checks to be deposited.
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Important
note : - Undecided? - It is better to register on time and
withdraw later if needed. Full refunds will be made only
for withdrawals prior to the start of the season.
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What is the cost?
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In-town
registration fee is $45. After the deadline, late fee of $10 is
charged, for a total registration fee of $55. Travel registration fee is
$55. After the deadline, late fee of $10 is charged, for a total
registration fee of $65. Travel registrations are charged this
late fee because PYSL is subject to NVYSL penalties for late
registrations.
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Can I register after the registration
deadline?
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Yes. There is a $10 late fee added to the registration
fee. If there is no team availability, money will be refunded.
Only paper registrations will be accepted once the on-line
registration is closed. Please contact PYSL Registrar ( click on Contacts ) for team availability
and further information.
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Can I receive a refund after registering?
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A full refund
will be given if written withdrawal is received prior to the
start of the season. Written withdrawals received prior to the
second game will be refunded registration fee less $10 processing
fee.
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When
will I hear from a coach?
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Two weeks prior to the start of the season. Check the
website for updates.
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Who do I contact?
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If you have any questions not answered on the website,
please check Contacts and e-mail the appropriate person.
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