Update 27-Mar-2020:  At this time all games are suspended through at least April 26th.  Please be assured that all involved leagues are meeting regularly to explore options and different scenarios.  At this time we are unable to provide specific information regarding the start of the season but will notify all players and families as soon as there is anything definite.

Parents, players, and coaches of Westford Youth Soccer;

As with many organizations across the state and the country, Westford Youth Soccer is tracking the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as it relates to your participation in soccer for this upcoming Spring season. Our primary concern is the health and well-being of all participants, match officials and spectators over the next several months. Since we are not experts in the field of infectious diseases, we will be carefully monitoring and following guidance as provided by the Westford Board of Health, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and the Middlesex Youth Soccer League as well as the US Soccer Federation. To that end, we would like to pass along the following information:

• All activities being hosted at a Westford Public School location, such as coaching clinics and player practices, have been canceled for the next 30 days. This is per the direction provided by Westford Public Schools.
• Effective today, Massachusetts Youth Soccer is suspending all affiliated and sanctioned soccer activity statewide through April 26th. This means that all Westford soccer programs (including practices and games), both in-town as well as travel, will be suspended until at least that date. In addition to formal practices, there should be no teams holding informal get-togethers either (we’ve heard reports that players have been seen on Jack Walsh field -- that field has not been opened by the town, so there should be no one using that facility). While we understand this will be frustrating to some people, this is being done to ensure the safety of the entire Westford community.​
• Many organizations have posted great information regarding good health habits, so I won’t repeat them here. Please visit Westford’s web page on the COVID-19 pandemic if you have any additional questions:

https://westfordma.gov/1277/COVID-19

As we obtain any further information, we will pass along as soon as possible.

Regards,

Westford Youth Soccer Board
Stephen Jones, President

Looking for WYSA Members to fill Open Board Positions!

WYSA is a volunteer organization and depends on our membership to keep our youth soccer program running.  We have several open board positions that we are looking to fill.  If you are interested in any of the positions please email Stephen Jones at President@westfordyouthsoccer.com.  Open positions include:

• Grade 2 Division Director - manage/create team rosters, recruit coaches, create game schedules, address concerns/issues from grade 2 program.
• Registrar - manage the WYSA website, setup registration programs, process drops and refund requests
• Equipment Coordinator - manage/order field equipment including goals, nets and flags.  Maintain inventory of soccer balls and coaches kits.  Manage contract with vendors for in-town and travel uniforms.
• Concessions Coordinator - coordinates volunteers to staff snack shack at Jack Walsh Field on Saturdays, maintains inventory of sale items including coffee, hot cocoa, water, candy and cold drinks.  Coordinate seasonal inspection with board of health.
• All positions include attendance at monthly board meetings

Spring Soccer is Almost Here!
Information for Players

ALL WYSA GAMES AND PRACTICES ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL AT LEAST APRIL 26TH.  This includes formal and informal practices.  

FIRST GAME/PRACTICES DEPENDENT ON FIELD CONDITIONS

GRADE K PROGRAM (no games Memorial Day Weekend)

• 1^st game – April 11 (combined practice/game)
• Players will be notified no later than March 29.  If you have not heard from your coach by this date please contact the appropriate age director.
• Last game – June 6 (June 13 reserved for makeups if needed)

GRADE 1 PROGRAM (no games Memorial Day Weekend)

• Practices start the week of April 6 (field conditions permitting) 
• 1^st game – April 11
• Players will be notified no later than March 29.  If you have not heard from your coach by this date please contact the appropriate age director.
• Last game – June 6 (June 13 reserved for makeups if needed)

GRADE 2 PROGRAM (no games Memorial Day Weekend)

• Practices start the week of April 6 (field conditions permitting)
• 1^st game – April 11
• Players will be notified no later than March 29.  If you have not heard from your coach by this date please contact the appropriate age director.
• Last game – June 6 (June 13 reserved for makeups if needed)

GRADE 3-4 REC PROGRAM (no games Memorial Day Weekend)

• Practices start the week of April 6 (field conditions permitting)
• 1^st game – April 11
• Players will be notified no later than March 29.  If you have not heard from your coach by this date please contact the appropriate age director. 
• Last regular season game – June 6 (June 13 reserved for makeups if needed)

GRADE 3-8 TRAVEL PROGRAM

• Practices start the week of March 16 (dependent on field conditions and availability)
• 1^st game – April 11
• Players will be notified no later than March 8.  If you have not heard from your coach by this date please contact the appropriate age director. 
• Last regular season game – June 13 with chance of post-season play (6/21-6/28)

GRADE 9-12 PROGRAM

• Practices start the week of March 23 (dependent on field conditions and availability)
• 1^st game – Apr 19
• Players will be notified no later than March 15.  If you have not heard from your coach by this date please contact the appropriate age director. 
• Last regular season game – June 7 with chance of post-season play (6/14 - 6/28)

EQUIPMENT 
Click here or go to the "Equipment" tab under the "General Information" tab for information on cleats, shinguards, ball size and other equipment needed for the season.  

Spring 2020 Registration is Open

SPRING REGISTRATION:  Registration is open for the Spring 2020 Soccer season.  Click here to register.  

• Grades 3-8 - Dec 22, 2019 @ 11:59 pm (EST)
• Grade 9-12 - Jan 6, 2020  @ 11:59 pm (EST)
• Grades K, 1 and 2 - Mar 1, 2020  @ 11:59 pm (EST)

** NEW OPTION ** FOR PLAYERS IN GRADES 3-6 - Players in Grades 3/4 and 5/6 now have the option of registering for the traditional TRAVEL program or the new REC program.  Players in the REC program will play other Westford teams and possibly teams from neighboring towns such as Acton.  Please see the attached flyer for details on this pilot program.  Click here for more information.

General Information:

• To register on-line click here.                     
• If this is the first time you are registering, click here.           
• To determine which age group your child should register for click here.           
• For an overview of our soccer programs click here.           
• For more detail on the different age groups click here.           
  • For information on the travel program click here.           
• For Frequently Asked Questions click here.

If you have questions about which age group your player should register for please contact the appropriate division director.  See Contacts page for contact info. 

Please note the deadline for requesting refunds for the Spring 2020 season is March 1, 2020.

PROGRAM NOTES:  

• Grade K - follows a clinic-style program.  Players and coaches meet on Saturdays for a practice followed by a game.  There is no practice during the week.
• Grade 1 and 2 - one weeknight practice per week with games on Saturday
• Grades 3/4 and 5/6 - **NEW** Option to choose traditional travel or our new Rec program.  See link above for more information.
• Grades 7/8 - 11v11 format.  Team sizes for these age groups are restricted by our travel league.  While we make every attempt to place every player that has registered by the deadline we may not be able to place everyone due to the roster restrictions.  If you are interested in playing please register as soon as possible.  
• Grade 9/10 and 11/12 - Games are on Sunday.   11v11 format.  Team sizes for these age groups are restricted by our travel league.  While we make every attempt to place every player that has registered by the deadline we may not be able to place everyone due to the roster restrictions.  If you are interested in playing please register as soon as possible.

Click here for more information on the format for all age groups

Not Receiving E-Mails from WYSA?

Most soccer communications (team assignment, game schedule, team notices, etc.) are sent by email through our website.  In order to make sure you receive these important emails please do the following:

• Make sure your Spam Filter allows emails from Notification@LeagueAthletics.com.  League Athletics has directions for most current email programs.  Click here for more information.   
• Periodically check your spam and junk mail folders to make sure important soccer communications haven't been marked as spam.    
• Check your account to make sure your email addresses are valid.   
• Make sure you haven't checked off the "No Email" option or unsubscribed to emails.  If you want to receive the emails click here for instructions or click on "Parents/Player" and then select "Parent Instructions for WYSA Web."  The instructions are at the bottom of the page.