The El Dorado Board of Directors hopes for the best soccer experience possible this season. As a player or family member, respect is expected toward coaches, players, officials and other team families.

PROGRAM: The competitive program offers El Dorado County youth an opportunity to play at a higher level of skill with a longer playing season than that available in Recreational or Select programs. Recreational and Select programs are viewed as developmental and a feeder program for the Competitive program. Both play under the same league bi-laws and guidelines. The leagues include teams from District 6 which includes the surrounding communities (Placer County, Sacramento County, El Dorado County, Butte County, Fairfield, Napa, and Davis). League games are played on Saturdays and on Sundays. With the last weekend of each month set aside for tournaments or Jamborees. Practices are usually 3-4 times per week. Teams usually begin their training from early June until the end of the State Cup tournament, which is Jan-Feb for U11-U13, and April-May for U14-U19, (U10s do not participate in State Cup). Older players (U15-U19 Boys) stop play during the High School Soccer season, and begin again in mid November to mid February. This is considered to the Winter League. Beginning in August and throughout the playing season, there are several tournaments available from which teams may choose to enter and participate. It is highly recommended that teams participate in at least 5-7 tournaments during the season.

TRAINING: Competitive is more intense and there are higher expectations for time commitment; by the players and their families. Our club professional training program will be led by the Board of Directors and a qualified staff of trainers. A critical part of this program includes the education and development of coaches at higher levels. Details for camps, clinics and coaching workshops will be shared with all teams. Our Players will also receive from their coaches and trainers, written evaluations and feedback of their successes and needs for improvement.

FEES: League fees are required to participate in the competitive program, most of which can be offset by active team fundraising or sponsors. In addition to the registration fee, uniform and travel expenses, an estimated $600-$1000 per year is required for players. These fees will be needed to support the Competitive program operations and the team’s plans for a successful season. The largest expenses will be needed for tournaments, trainers, & equipment.

BENEFITS: 1) Players receive the opportunity to compete at the highest possible level against other similar youth teams and can maximize their talents and skills. 2) The level of training and coaching is more advanced which supplements, directs and guides the development of these talented players effectively. 3) This development process provides a higher chance for our youth players to be considered and scouted for even higher levels of competition such as the Olympic Development Program (ODP), High School, Premier and College.

INSURANCE: 1) Insurance coverage will be in effect as of the date of registration for the current season. 2) All injuReis, to be claimed against the Medical Insurance Program, shall be completely reported on the proper Insurance Claim Form. This form shall be obtainable through CYSA Coach's Kit or the Registrar. 3) All completed reports on injuReis shall be submitted to the designated EDYSL Board Member Insurance Coordinator within ten (10) days after the return of insurance forms from CYSA.

CLUB GOALS

Create a positive soccer environment for players, coaches, and parents.
Develop soccer skills and knowledge of the game.
Develop teamwork both on and off the field. Enforcing the Zero Tolerance Policy.
Create an environment in which players and team reach their full potential.

U-10 POLICIES

District VI mandates that the following rules be followed for Under 10 teams:

1) There may not be more than a total of 20 games in a calendar season, June 1 -December 31. This includes league games, jamborees and end of season District VI competition.
2) The practice season will start on June 1 of each year and end on December 31 of each year. No earlier team practices may be held.
3) There is no “Grandfather clause” for U10 players. All players who leave their league due to a lack of a U10 program must return the next year. No exceptions
4) No U8 player may play up. No exceptions.
5) U10 teams may play only in District VI.
6) Only two 9 year olds may play up to U11.
7) Practice time is limited to 3 hours per week
8) A smaller roster of 12 is highly recommended.
9) 8 players on the field including goalie
10) All other Class 1 rules apply.

PROGRAM CALENDAR TIME-LINE

February	Try-out date finalized and published
March	U10 to U14 Boys/Girls try-outs. Players must attend 2 of the 3 tryouts.
April	U10-U14 Boys/Girls teams are formed and players notified. U15-U19 Boys/Girls try-outs are held. Players must attend 2 of the 3 try-outs. U10-U14 Boys/Girls Working Roster must be submitted to Playing League.
May	U15-U19 Boys/Girls Teams formed and players notified. U15-U19 Boys/Girls Working Rosters must be submitted to Playing League. Practice may begin for U11-19 Boys/Girls teams. Applications for annual tournaments should be submitted.
June	Practice may begin for U10 Boys/Girls. Practice is limited to 3 hours weekly. Jamboree applications may be submitted. Any jamboree outside of District 6 requires Club Manager/League President signature.
June-August	U11-U19 Boys/Girls tournament play.
August	League playing schedules/CYSA manuals available.
September	League play begins.
October	Winter League schedules available. State Cup Tournament Application must be submitted. See CYSA manual for application. Practice under the lights begins due to Day light savings ending.
November	U10-U14 Boys/Girls League Play ends. (U10 play ends until next season.) U15-U19 Boys League play begins.
November-February	Team practice continues for Tournaments and State Cup Play.
January-April	State Cup & other Tournament play continues.