Frequently Asked Questions

If I missed registration, can I still sign my child up for the fall?:  Yes, but you will need to submit all of the necessary paperwork and registration fee via mail.  In order to be eligible for a travel team (ages U9 and above), these forms must be in prior to assessments.  For more information on late registration and assessments, click here.

What age groups are eligible to participate?:  The DASC sponsors teams for boys and girls, ages 5-18.

My child turns 5 years old this year, is s/he eligible to play?:  If your child was born after August 1, 2002, s/he is eligible for the U6 program in Fall, 2008.  For a complete Age Group Chart, click here.

What is the difference between "travel teams" and "rec teams"?:  The DASC is a member of the Central Pennsylvania Youth Soccer League (CPYSL), and within the CPYSL there are three Divisions -- I, II, and III.  Division I and II teams are defined as travel divisions with Division I being more competitive.  Division III is considered a recreational division, but does play against other local clubs.

How far do "travel teams" travel?:  All regular seasons games are against CPYSL clubs, most of which are located in the south central Pennsylvania area.

My child is not interested in playing on a travel team, why does s/he have to participate in the skill assessments?:  It is not uncommon for age groups to have multiple rec teams that could eventually play against one another.  Thus, in an effort to balance the skill levels between these teams, we ask all players to participate in the skill assessments held in the spring.

When do the seasons start?:  In the spring season, the U9 and older programs will begin practice in March with games scheduled for the first weekend of April.  The U6/U8 program will begin the week of April 19.  In the fall, U9 and older programs begin practice in early August, while the U6/U8 programs typically begin the first week of school.  Specific fall dates will be announced later.

Other than the uniform provided by the DASC, what equipment is needed?  Shin guards are mandatory.  In addition, players should bring their own ball to practice (see next question for appropriate ball size).  Soccer cleats are not required, but most players prefer them to sneakers.  Also, players are encouraged to bring a water bottle or other drink to practices and games.

Does it matter what size soccer ball we bring?  Yes, it does.  The U6/U8 program uses a Size 3 ball; U9, U10, U11 and U12 use a Size 4 ball; and ages U13 and up use a Size 5 ball.

I have photos and other information I would like to include on the DASC web-site.  How do I go about doing this?  The web-site is maintained by Paul Monko, one of the Club's members at large .  If you have any information you would like included on the page, or if you have photos that you think will add to the page, please contact Paul at paul@hacc.edu.  The DASC reserves the right to determine what information will and will not appear on its web-site.