Dear MYS Parents & Families,
We hope that this email finds you all healthy and safe. As a result of the closure of schools in Massachusetts through June, Boston Area Youth Soccer (BAYS) reluctantly announced that the Spring soccer season is canceled. For players, families, and coaches, this is not what we wanted to hear. However, the safety and protection of our players and families must come first. Mansfield Youth Soccer stands behind decisions that safeguard our MYS soccer community.
We will be sending more email communications soon regarding next steps as we turn our attention to the Fall 2020 season. Director of Coaching Aaron Salter and our Travel Committee are currently in the process of identifying potential options for the annual group evaluations. We are also considering and exploring options for summer programs which could include clinics, camps or pickup games.
IMPORTANT – Please see below for information on refund procedures for Spring 2020 registration fees:
MYS has determined that the default action for all Spring 2020 registration fees will be to apply an account credit for the upcoming Fall 2020 season.
Players Returning in the Fall – No action is required on your part to receive an account credit for the Fall season. When you register for the Fall 2020 season, MYS will automatically apply the full Spring credit to your Fall registration. Registration is currently open today April 23rd for the Fall 2020 season.
All Others – If you do not intend to register for Fall 2020 soccer or you have graduated out of MYS (current 8th Graders), or you would prefer a refund check for Spring 2020 fees, you can complete the refund request form on our website by clicking the following link:
Link: MYS Spring 2020 COVID Refund/Donation Request
Please be aware that this is a manual process for our volunteer organization. Checks will be mailed within 4 weeks after submitting the form and the completed approval process. Additionally, it is our policy to withhold $15 from refunds to cover sunk operational costs our organization has already incurred.
Option to Donate to MYS – MYS has established an option that will benefit our Financial Aid Program. If you are willing and financially able to donate your Spring 2020 registration fee(s) to MYS, we will use all the funds to benefit Mansfield families who request financial aid to participate in playing Mansfield Youth Soccer. MYS is aware of the consequences COVID-19 has had on families, with many losing jobs or having their working hours reduced. We would like to be in a position to continue to provide financial aid for those in need so Mansfield kids can continue to play soccer.
If you are willing to support the MYS community by donating all or a portion of your Spring 2020 registration fee(s) to our Financial Aid Program, please utilize the link below:
Link: MYS Spring 2020 COVID Refund/Donation Request
Thank you to anyone who is able to pursue this option, it is greatly appreciated. Mansfield Youth Soccer is a 501(c)(3) Organization and your donation could be tax-deductible (receipt available upon request).
We encourage all MYS families who may be struggling financially but whose kids want to play soccer to please register to play.
In summary, if you are returning to play in Fall 2020, no action is required on your part regarding fees, but you still will need to register for the Fall 2020 season (registration is open). If you require a refund or wish to donate your Spring 2020 fees to MYS to support financial aid, please contact us by following the instructions outlined in the link above. No action on your part will result in an account credit.
Finally, we thank you all for your patience during these challenging times. More importantly, we look forward to getting back on the fields and seeing everyone in the future.
Stay safe and healthy,
Mansfield Youth Soccer Board of Directors
