Players will be grouped by ability for games. All players within an age group will practice at the same time with the same coaches.  The new structure should be considered more of a “player pool”.  Rosters will be kept fluid and coaches will have the ability to adjust the rosters for each weekend's set of matches and/or tournament in order to further increase the individual player's overall development.  Most players will play on a couple different "teams" throughout the season.
 
Signing Day: June 11th We will send out an email to all parents with their player’s registration code on June 7th. Registration will open on Tuesday, June 11th – please register on this date! Players must register by June 18th as our registrar must have information into the state. We will have DSC representatives at the park June 11th from 4:30pm-8:30pm for those who need help registering on-line or would like to pay by check. 

Team Camp (Mandatory): July 29th - Aug. 2nd (5:30-8:00pm) Academy Fees includes a week of Team Camp (no addt’l fee for this)
Team camp gives the coaches a chance to assess the players for five nights. It also begins the development of “team chemistry” and friendships among the players. 
 
First Practice: Monday, August 5th
 
Age Group Matrix:

Child Born On or After	AGE GROUP*
August 1, 2004 and July 31, 2005	U9
August 1, 2003 and July 31, 2004	U10
August 1, 2002 and July 31, 2003	U11
August 1, 2001 and July 31, 2002	U12
August 1, 2000 and July 31, 2001	U13
August 1, 2001 and July 31, 2000	U14
August 1, 1998 and July 31, 1999	U15
August 1, 1997 and July 31, 1998	U16
August 1, 1996 and July 31, 1997	U17
August 1, 1994 and July 31, 1996	U18/19

*If developmentally appropriate, a player may be placed in an older age group; however, according to Georgia Soccer regulations, a player cannot play in a younger age group.