News and Updates

***UPDATED 6/26*** Mansfield Night at the Revolution – June 30, 2018

June 26, 2018 • News and Updates, Special Events

It’s that time of year again: Time for the Mansfield Community to get together and cheer on the New England Revolution!  Our annual MYS Night at the Revolution is June 30^th.  Come out and tailgate with family, friends, and teammates, then watch the New England Revolution take on DC United.  We’ve already sold over 600 tickets so don’t miss out!

Volunteers Needed!!  Please consider helping out at the tailgate  (We use Signup.com – please click the button below)

TICKETS:

• Saturday at 12 PM will be the last time to purchase discounted tickets.  Please order online with Promo Code: MANSFIELD by clicking here.
• DISCOUNTED TICKETS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THE STADIUM ON DAY OF GAME.  If you need additional tickets on the day of the game, they will be full price at the ticket office and they may not have seats available in the same section.

ITEMS TO PRINT:

• Parking Pass
• Parking Map
• Spectator Pass
• Waivers for players/coaches

EVENT TIMELINE:

12:00 p.m:           Parking lots open
12:30 p.m:           Check-in opens at the Patriot Place gate (north end of stadium near CBS Scene and Pro Shop)
1:00 p.m.:            First games begin on the stadium field
4:30 p.m.:            Tailgating activities can begin in the parking lots
5:00 p.m.:            Last games end on the stadium field
6:30 p.m.:            Gillette Stadium Gates open for the Revs game
7:30 p.m.:            Kickoff – Revolution vs. Toronto FC

When coming in for the Revolution game that night, we recommend entering the stadium early to avoid longer lines at the gate as it gets closer to kickoff. Stadium gates open at 6:30. There will also be a Slyde Mascot Bobblehead Giveaway for first 5000 fans to enter the stadium.

PARKING:

• Please print your parking pass at home for the Revolution v DC United match on 6/30/18. Mansfield will park in lots 6B.  You will be directed were to park based on your arrival time by stadium parking staff. If you would like to park together please arrive together. Please see Revolution Parking for additional lots.
• You need one pass per vehicle.
• Tailgating will not be permitted until 4:30 p.m.  Tailgating includes: open fires and grills, consumption of alcohol, setting up tables/chairs/tents, and activities such as ring/bag toss games, soccer playing, etc.

TAILGATE:

Join everyone in the parking lot for food and fun.  $5 per person will buy a Hamburger, Cheeseburger, Veggie Burger, or Hot Dog PLUS a bag of chips AND a non-alcoholic beverage.

There will be fun for the kids as well!  Radar gun, juggling contest, and face paintingl!

Thank you to all who have purchased tailgating plates – IF YOU HAVE NOT PURCHASED A PLATE BUT WOULD STILL LIKE TO EAT – BRING $5 Cash or Check (per person) to the check in table and we will try to serve as many people as possible.  We can’t guarantee there will be food for walk-ups.

GILLETTE STADIUM CLEAR BAG POLICY:

·         NOTE: The Gillette Stadium Clear Bag Policy will be in effect for spectators watching the games on the field.  Spectators must pass through regular security screening and should leave all non-essential items in the car during the games.  For more information about the clear bag policy please click here.

·         **If a spectator brings a bag to the gate that does not follow the clear bag policy, you will be told to take the bag back to your car.

·         **Players can bring their soccer bags in for their game on the field, but they will be tagged and checked. Soccer bags will NOT be allowed in for the Revolution game at 7:30PM.

·         https://www.gillettestadium.com/stadium-safety/

TEAM CHECK-IN:

• Check-in will take place inside the Patriot Place entry at the blue gate under the bridge and lighthouse.  Please plan to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your game time to make sure that your players and families enter the stadium on time for the game.
• Please try to check-in as a whole team, not individual players.
• Only coaches should be at the team check-in table, and please bring all signed waivers with you.
• All spectators will need to print the Spectator Pass to enter the stadium for the games on the field. (one per family)
• Spectator can watch the games on the field by walking up the ramp to the concourse and watch from the stadium seats.

GAMES ON THE FIELD:

• Teams should plan on arriving at the check-in area 30 minutes prior to the start of your game. Check-in area is under the bridge and lighthouse at the Revs table.
• There will be a warmup area for teams set up behind the goal.
• Only players and coaches will be allowed on the field.
• Players can wear cleats or indoor soccer shoes (the surface is field turf)
• Please make sure that all players wear their uniforms.
• Please bring at least one soccer ball per team.
• Water bottles will be permitted on the field and there will also be water stations set up on the field for refills.  There is no food or drink allowed in the stands.
• Once your game is over, please clear your field quickly so the next games can begin on time.
• Bathrooms are located on the concourse.  There are no bathrooms on field level.
• Please remember that these are friendly games and should be about having fun and the experience of playing on the Gillette Stadium field.

FIELD MAP:

• Please find the schedule and field maps (sessions 1 and 2, sessions 3 and 4, sessions 5 and 6) to locate where your team is playing.  Earlier sessions will have more fields setup.

WAIVERS:

• All players and coaches MUST fill out the waiver to gain access to the field.

WEATHER:

• Games will be played rain or shine. If there is lightning, games will be stopped and the field will be cleared for at least 30 minutes. Please plan for accordingly (we recommend that you bring a change of clothes for the Revs game that night).

ENTER TO WIN:

·         In addition to playing on the Gillette Stadium field, each family from your team that purchased tickets to the event is invited to enter-to-win a piece of signed Revolution memorabilia (jersey, soccer ball, hat, etc.)!  We will announce the winner in an email next week. One entry per family:  ENTER HERE

Travel Uniform and Apparel Ordering

March 23, 2017 • Apparel, Registration, Travel

Order Here – MYS Apparel Link

~If you are a returning travel player from last season, when you order your New Jersey Please use your current jersey number.

~If you are a new to the travel program or have not played in a couple of seasons please contact the equipment director for your jersey number. mysequipment@gmail.com

~Orders will be shipped directly to your Home!

Fall 2018 Travel Rosters

July 15, 2018 • News and Updates, Travel

Travel rosters for Fall 2018 can be found below.  To sort on a particular column, click the arrows in the column header.  To search the entire table, use the Search box at the top right.  Or, to filter on a particular column, type the desired filter into the corresponding box at the bottom of the table.  You can also change the number of rows displayed at a time by updating the “Show x entries” drop-down.

***UPDATED 6/26*** MYS Night at the Revs 2018!

June 26, 2018 • News and Updates, Special Events

It’s that time of year again: Time for the Mansfield Community to get together and cheer on the New England Revolution!  Our annual MYS Night at the Revolution is June 30^th.  Come out and tailgate with family, friends, and teammates, then watch the New England Revolution take on DC United.  We’ve already sold over 600 tickets so don’t miss out!

Volunteers Needed!!  Please consider helping out at the tailgate  (We use Signup.com – please click the button below)

TICKETS:

• Saturday at 12 PM will be the last time to purchase discounted tickets.  Please order online with Promo Code: MANSFIELD by clicking here.
• DISCOUNTED TICKETS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THE STADIUM ON DAY OF GAME.  If you need additional tickets on the day of the game, they will be full price at the ticket office and they may not have seats available in the same section.

ITEMS TO PRINT:

• Parking Pass
• Parking Map
• Spectator Pass
• Waivers for players/coaches

EVENT TIMELINE:

12:00 p.m:           Parking lots open
12:30 p.m:           Check-in opens at the Patriot Place gate (north end of stadium near CBS Scene and Pro Shop)
1:00 p.m.:            First games begin on the stadium field
4:30 p.m.:            Tailgating activities can begin in the parking lots
5:00 p.m.:            Last games end on the stadium field
6:30 p.m.:            Gillette Stadium Gates open for the Revs game
7:30 p.m.:            Kickoff – Revolution vs. Toronto FC

When coming in for the Revolution game that night, we recommend entering the stadium early to avoid longer lines at the gate as it gets closer to kickoff. Stadium gates open at 6:30. There will also be a Slyde Mascot Bobblehead Giveaway for first 5000 fans to enter the stadium.

PARKING:

• Please print your parking pass at home for the Revolution v DC United match on 6/30/18. Mansfield will park in lots 6B.  You will be directed were to park based on your arrival time by stadium parking staff. If you would like to park together please arrive together. Please see Revolution Parking for additional lots.
• You need one pass per vehicle.
• Tailgating will not be permitted until 4:30 p.m.  Tailgating includes: open fires and grills, consumption of alcohol, setting up tables/chairs/tents, and activities such as ring/bag toss games, soccer playing, etc.

TAILGATE:

Join everyone in the parking lot for food and fun.  $5 per person will buy a Hamburger, Cheeseburger, Veggie Burger, or Hot Dog PLUS a bag of chips AND a non-alcoholic beverage.

There will be fun for the kids as well!  Radar gun, juggling contest, and face paintingl!

Thank you to all who have purchased tailgating plates – IF YOU HAVE NOT PURCHASED A PLATE BUT WOULD STILL LIKE TO EAT – BRING $5 Cash or Check (per person) to the check in table and we will try to serve as many people as possible.  We can’t guarantee there will be food for walk-ups.

GILLETTE STADIUM CLEAR BAG POLICY:

·         NOTE: The Gillette Stadium Clear Bag Policy will be in effect for spectators watching the games on the field.  Spectators must pass through regular security screening and should leave all non-essential items in the car during the games.  For more information about the clear bag policy please click here.

·         **If a spectator brings a bag to the gate that does not follow the clear bag policy, you will be told to take the bag back to your car.

·         **Players can bring their soccer bags in for their game on the field, but they will be tagged and checked. Soccer bags will NOT be allowed in for the Revolution game at 7:30PM.

·         https://www.gillettestadium.com/stadium-safety/

TEAM CHECK-IN:

• Check-in will take place inside the Patriot Place entry at the blue gate under the bridge and lighthouse.  Please plan to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your game time to make sure that your players and families enter the stadium on time for the game.
• Please try to check-in as a whole team, not individual players.
• Only coaches should be at the team check-in table, and please bring all signed waivers with you.
• All spectators will need to print the Spectator Pass to enter the stadium for the games on the field. (one per family)
• Spectator can watch the games on the field by walking up the ramp to the concourse and watch from the stadium seats.

GAMES ON THE FIELD:

• Teams should plan on arriving at the check-in area 30 minutes prior to the start of your game. Check-in area is under the bridge and lighthouse at the Revs table.
• There will be a warmup area for teams set up behind the goal.
• Only players and coaches will be allowed on the field.
• Players can wear cleats or indoor soccer shoes (the surface is field turf)
• Please make sure that all players wear their uniforms.
• Please bring at least one soccer ball per team.
• Water bottles will be permitted on the field and there will also be water stations set up on the field for refills.  There is no food or drink allowed in the stands.
• Once your game is over, please clear your field quickly so the next games can begin on time.
• Bathrooms are located on the concourse.  There are no bathrooms on field level.
• Please remember that these are friendly games and should be about having fun and the experience of playing on the Gillette Stadium field.

FIELD MAP:

• Please find the schedule and field maps (sessions 1 and 2, sessions 3 and 4, sessions 5 and 6) to locate where your team is playing.  Earlier sessions will have more fields setup.

WAIVERS:

• All players and coaches MUST fill out the waiver to gain access to the field.

WEATHER:

• Games will be played rain or shine. If there is lightning, games will be stopped and the field will be cleared for at least 30 minutes. Please plan for accordingly (we recommend that you bring a change of clothes for the Revs game that night).

ENTER TO WIN:

·         In addition to playing on the Gillette Stadium field, each family from your team that purchased tickets to the event is invited to enter-to-win a piece of signed Revolution memorabilia (jersey, soccer ball, hat, etc.)!  We will announce the winner in an email next week. One entry per family:  ENTER HERE

Travel Evaluation Schedule

May 4, 2018 • Registration, Travel

Each year at this time, we begin the process of getting ready for the following year’s (fall and spring) soccer programs. MYS generally receives a good number of questions regarding the evaluations and team selection process for the Travel program. In an attempt to share information direct from the source please read below. We have also posted detailed Q&A the web page.http://www.mansfieldyouthsoccer.com/RegistrationFAQ.html

PLAYER EVALUATION sessions are mandatory:
MYS player evaluations are mandatory. If there are extenuating circumstances we will try to accommodate by having players participate in another age group try outs (this must be at an age group above the players age group), but this will be the exception. We do not hold separate make-up sessions. Please contact MYSTravel@gmail.com if you are absolutely unable to attend evaluations for any reason.

IMPORTANT: All players must be registered before the end of May in order to participate in evaluations. Absolutely no registrations will be accepted on the day of tryouts.  In the event of changes to the days and times below, MYS will advise as much in advance as possible.    

Please ensure that all kids are to the fields at least 30 minutes before we begin.

The Evaluation Process:
All of our players change, sometimes dramatically, from year to year – thus our process is guided by this mission: Every new season begins with a fresh start for every player.

The MYS goal during the team selection process is to remove as much bias as possible, which often cloud youth sports. Thus, our evaluators start from scratch each year without prejudice.

The team organizing and executing the sessions is made up of approximately 7+ people….some completely independent, some involved with MYS. The evaluators are qualified and knowledgeable in soccer. None will evaluate the age group their child is in.

The focus of evaluations will be on examining the tactical and technical abilities of players in a game setting. Evaluation sessions run as a rotation of “just playing soccer” on small sided fields as well as larger 6v6/8v8 fields. Evaluations are held in a single session per age group. At check in players are RANDOMLY grouped into teams of 6-8 players. When the session is broken down the players are observed non-stop by experienced soccer coaches or former players. The evaluators observe each team 2 times on the larger fields and 1 time on the small sided fields with rotations occurring every 12-15 minutes. This produces a significant amount of data points and various views of the player. The process incorporates position changing, opponent changes and rest periods. The evaluators are instructed to look for basic team skills (passing, communication, etc) as well as individual skills. As previously mentioned evaluations are on small sided fields which gives the players plenty of opportunity to demonstrate their foot skills, ball control, off the ball movement and ball possession. Players are also rotated to 6v6 or 8v8 fields so skills such as shooting, defensive technique, aggressive play, player understanding of positions and work rate can be assessed.

Besides the player evaluation sessions MYS collects 2 other sources of evaluation data. These sources serve as input to player’s placement as well as check and balance to each other. Collecting 3 sources of data observed on 3 separate occasions enables MYS to assess players under fair and equal conditions. The other 2 sources are data are coach evaluation of the player and game evaluations. For more information about these sources please visit the Q&A on the travel program page.

It is very important to understand that once players have been placed, coaches will then be placed.

Teams/Age Groups:
MYS’s goal is to have all players wanting to play on a travel soccer team will be placed.
Grade 3: MYS teams participating in the Grade 3 Division will consist of XX, evenly balanced teams.
Grade 4: MYS teams participating in the Grade 4 Division will consist of XX balanced teams at the “A” level, XX balanced teams at the “B” level, and so forth. XX is dependent on the number and skill level of participating players.
Grade 5, 6, 7/8:MYS teams participating in the Grades 5 through 8 Divisions will consist of teams at the “A” level, teams at the “B” level, and so forth, dependent on the number of participating players.
Grade 7/8: MYS follows the BAYS guidelines and combines 7^th and 8^th grade players.

The formation of teams is always dependent upon numbers of players at each age and as mentioned, our goal is to keep cores of similar ability players together and to not cut players. We are committed to providing players the opportunity to develop their skills and enjoy the game of soccer among peers and opponents of the similar skills.

Timing of Team Selection:
Ideally, we would like to have 500+ players placed on 50+ team by early July. There are a number of factors that determine the speed at which this may happen. We will do our best to move this process quickly and help alleviate player’s anxieties but accuracy must take priority. MYS will notify parents via email of the “expected placement timeline” as we approach the last week of June or early July.

MYS hopes this makes the process clearer and answers many of your questions. Again please visit the MYS website and policy manual (board page) for more detailed information about the travel program.

Fall In-town Registration Now Open

May 3, 2018 • Registration

Proceed to Online Registration for Fall 2018

Instructions for Online Registration 

MYS thanks you in advance for using online registration. Follow the link below to our secure, online registration site. Once there you should follow the process below to register and pay for Fall 2018 soccer for your children.

Season Information: Display of registration fees and guide for age bracket leagues. Pay special attention to DOB of leagues since player will automatically default to league based on DOB.

Family Look up: Families previously registered with MYS will display from the last name search. Select correct family based on street and # of children playing soccer. If family is not previously registered with MYS or not found in search then create a new account.

Player Selection/Registration: Select or add player to register. League for player will be defaulted based on cut off date and DOB.

DOB Default Update– Age groups have been revised to be both Grade based and DOB based.  This allows your children to play with their classmates.  The changes are visualized in the chart below but represent an expansion of the age group from current 8/1 extended back to 1/1 of the same year so now less waivers are needed. For example: Current U8 is 8/1/07 – 7/31/08.  The changes in the Fall will change to Grade 3 and after 1/1/07.  Players are expected to remain with their current teams playing with their grade.

Fall 2017 Chart:

If online registration options are not in agreement with the above chart, please email me at mysregistrar@gmail.com to complete your registration.Important: System limitations have resulted in potential glitches (primarily with older children in each age group) which may require MYS manual assistance.  So please leverage the above chart when completing your online registration.

Volunteer questions: Fill out volunteer questions and comments. You will be contacted to process your CORI.

Checkout: Check summary of charges then move on to complete the credit card transaction. No child will be denied the opportunity to play soccer for financial reasons.

Player questions: Fill out email address and players questions for as many children you have registered.

DONE: Process is complete. Close browser window. Email receipt will be sent to you as confirmation of your registration.

Fees are :

$105 for U5 – U14 Intown players
$115 for all travel players (Deadline May 31st)
$145 Travel Wait List
$285 Family maximum
$25 Late fee per PLAYER (beginning August 5)