When does the League start?

The 2009 Season starts August 29th. There are 8 games in the season played Saturdays September 6 through October 31.

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

Under 6 - 8:00 AM
Under 8 Boys - 10:00 AM
Under 8 Girls - 11:00 AM
Under 10 Boys - 1:00 PM
Under 11 Girls - 12:00 PM
Under 12 Boys - 9:00 AM or 10:00 AM
Under 14 - 8:30 & 10:00 AM

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 3 on 3 scrimmage against the opposing team.

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

The decision to cancel games due to rain would be made at approx. 7:00 am. Division coordinators would be notified to call their coaches to let them know in ample time to notify their respective teams. 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.

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 - 13 - as of August 1st.

What equipment is required?

Only shinpads and team shirts (provided by GYSL) are required equipment. GYSL also recommends soccer cleats and mouthguards. It is also recommended that all players should bring a water bottle to each game.

Who do I contact if I have a question?

Most questions can be answered by your Division Coordinator. Click here to see your Division Coordinator's name and phone number.

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 higer division, there are no guarantees that they will be playing with the same players.