Registration closes: February 22
Spring League is an open registration program open to all players ages 4 to 18, of any ability. The only requirement is interest in the game and a willingness to participate. It is built to bring families together in a fun, flexible setting, with a focus on enjoyment, connection, and active play.
Our spring season is all about small-sided games on Friday nights. All divisions play small sided games, typically 4v4 depending on age group, the action is fast-paced and every player is constantly involved. Players get more touches on the ball, make more decisions, and stay active from start to finish. The format supports development while keeping the experience fun, energetic, and accessible for everyone.
Games are played exclusively on Friday evenings in Davis, so your weekends stay free for family time and other commitments. The whole season asks for about 3 hours per week over 8 weeks, including practice and game night. Teams wear simple team t-shirts, which keeps the feel casual and community-first and the focus on play and participation.
HOW THE SEASON COMES TOGETHER
Step 1: Participant Registration
Registration closes on February 22, and that is when we begin to form teams. Practice and game schedules cannot be set before then, because we don’t know how many kids will register from each school or area until registration closes.
Step 2: Coach and Referee Recruitment
Davis Community Soccer is powered by parent and community volunteers, from coaches and referees to field liners and team managers. We offer a coach training clinic, age-appropriate lesson plan materials, easy-to-use communication tools and ongoing support. Our coaches are fully background checked and spend 3 hours per week volunteering. You can indicate your interest in coaching during registration. After registration closes, coaches are assigned to teams and contacted by a sports manager to begin onboarding.
Step 3: Team Formation
Our volunteer division coordinators form teams in early March. Teams will be gendered (boys teams and girls team) unless there are not enough participants to form 4 teams in a division (40 players). We create balanced teams based on player age, experience level, and school affiliation whenever possible. Volunteer coaches choose their own practice time and location, and we are unable to accommodate team changes due to practice conflicts. We appreciate your flexibility.
Step 4: Coach Organizational Meeting
Coaches receive player information and an overview of the program philosophy, important dates, and timelines at a coaches meeting on March 16. Every team sends at least one coach to get team equipment and a league overview.
Step 5: Practices and Games
Your team’s coach will communicate practice and game times and locations. You can expect to hear from your coach with practice and game schedules in late March. If you haven’t heard anything by March 21, 2027, please email us at play@davissoccer.com. Practices typically take place late afternoon or early evening. In Spring, all teams practice once per week.
Step 6: Spring Season 2027 Kicks Off
Join us for game days at Arroyo Park, Walnut Park, and Community Park every Friday
GAME SCHEDULE
Games are on Fridays, April 2 through May 21, 2027.
WHAT YOU NEED TO PROVIDE
Important: Jewelry of any kind (earrings, necklaces, bracelets) cannot be worn during games. If your player plans to get their ears pierced, please wait until after the season or do it no later than mid-January. Earrings must be removed to play.
COST and WHAT WE PROVIDE
Registration cost:
Registration includes a team t-shirt, which players wear during games (pinnies may also be used). Coaches have all the team equipment needed, including soccer balls, and return it at the end of the season.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Keep your child home from practice or games following the same illness guidelines as public schools. If games or practices must cancel due to heat, air quality, or other factors, your coach will let you know. All health and safety policies are available online.
DROP-OFFS AND TRANSPORTATION
Only the registered participant may attend practices and games. Parents and guardians are encouraged to stay and enjoy practices and games whenever possible, and this is required for Pre-K/TK through 2nd grade. Coaches do not provide transportation. Parents may organize team carpools.
SPECTATOR EXPECTATIONS
Your presence on the sideline and how you support players can enhance or detract from your child’s experience. We encourage non-directional cheering, which means clapping for good effort, attitude, sportsmanship, a goal, a stop, or a well-executed play. Please keep four roles in mind:
In youth sports, mistakes are a vital part of learning. Please give our coaches and officials patience, grace, and support. If you have constructive feedback or concerns, email play@davissoccer.com.
PLAYER DISCIPLINE
A coach has the authority to set reasonable disciplinary guidelines and penalties, including for players who will not follow instructions or who willfully disrupt practices. Any action cannot be more severe than a seven (7) day suspension from team activities. If a coach believes more is needed, they petition their program lead for guidance and approval. Before any disciplinary action, the player’s parents are notified and given all details of the violation and consequences, along with the steps that can be taken to resume team activities.
VOLUNTEER WITH US
Volunteering is not just needed, it’s what keeps Davis Community Soccer going. Watch for opportunities to get involved as a coach, referee, field liner, or team manager.
QUESTIONS?
Email us at play@davissoccer.com.
We’re looking forward to a fun, team-centered season. Thank you for being part of the Davis Community Soccer community.
