Hello Dedham Soccer Community! Some of this information was included in last month’s newsletter, along with a few new updates. Please take a few minutes to read the newsletter in its entirety when you can! (PDF attached as well).
Need a ½ day Spring Vacation week camp option? Our Clinician Partners, Next Step Camp has you covered!
📍 Location: Gonzalez Field, 500 High St., Dedham, MA 02026
📅 Dates: April 21st-23rd (Tuesday–Thursday)
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
💰 Price: $229
Register: Nike Soccer Camp- Dedham
April 4th: DYS 50th Anniversary Community Fair — Free & Family-Friendly
Get ready to celebrate! Join us on Saturday, April 4th from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Motherbrook Arts & Community Center as Dedham Youth Soccer kicks off 50 incredible years of community, soccer, and building healthy athletes for life.
This FREE, family-friendly DYS Community Fair is all about supporting the whole athlete — body, mind, and spirit. Bring the entire family — soccer players of all ages are welcome — and enjoy:
⚽ Expert-led panels on youth sports and athlete wellness
⚽ Hands-on activities for kids
⚽ Local vendors and community partners
⚽ Community gear swap
⚽ Games, prizes, and fun for all ages
⚽ Girls in Soccer table
Whether your player is lacing up cleats for the very first time or dreaming about the next level, this event is for every DYS family.
Don’t miss the kickoff to our biggest celebration yet—grab your crew, mark your calendar, and come join the fun!
FEATURED VENDORS
- Marathon Sports
- Whole Foods
- Next Step Training
- BI Urgent Care
- Sparq Fitness…and much more!
PRESENTATIONS
These sessions are open to everyone — parents, coaches, and athletes are all encouraged to attend:
11:00 AM — Lessons From the Game: A Player's Journey From Academy to Coaching
11:45 AM — Keeping the Human in Student-Athlete
12:30 PM — Finding the Right Fit: Helping Your Child Thrive at Every Level
1:15 PM — Introduction to DHS Boys & Girls Soccer
This is just the beginning of a year-long celebration of DYS’s 50th Anniversary — and we can’t wait to kick it off with you.
Mark your calendars and come celebrate with us! Keep up with all of the details for the Fair and other 50th events on DYS socials.
🚗 Parking Note:
Parking is available on-site and additional parking is available down the street in the AliMed parking lot in front of Avery Elementary. Please enter and exit with caution as we will be running activities outside.
Registration Updates
High School: Registration is still open. If your high schooler is interested in playing soccer this spring, please register asap. Register @ www.dedhamsoccer.com.
Pre-K Kickers: The 12 pm time slot has available spots. All other time slots have been filled. Children must be 4 years old on or before April 1st, 2026 and live in Dedham to be eligible. There are no exceptions to the
se rules. All Kicker sessions are run by trained Next Step Coaches, ensuring high-quality instruction and fun for all participants. Register @ www.dedhamsoccer.com.
Spring Schedule
Practices Begin: The week of March 29th (pending weather and field conditions)
First Game of the Spring Season (Travel, Town, and Pre-K Kickers): April 11th (pending weather and field conditions)
Last Game of the Season (Travel, Town, and Pre-K Kickers): June 13th (Games are scheduled for Memorial Day weekend)
Save the date: Nobles Town Picnic: Join us the last weekend of the spring season to celebrate a fantastic year with town soccer teams and their families! The date is tentatively scheduled for June 14th.
Fields Update
The town program will continue to utilize Rustcraft Field for town games and Pre-K Kicker sessions on Saturday mornings. The 2nd/ 3rd grade games will be played at Riverdale Elementary School (143 Needham St, Dedham).
Revs Dedham Soccer Night
Mark your calendars! Dedham Soccer Night at the Revs will take place on May 9th. All players registered for Spring and/or Fall will receive a free ticket, and a coach pre-sale option will be available so teams can sit together and avoid additional fees. More details coming soon! *The ticket will be sent to the email address used to register your player(s) for the Fall/Spring 2025-26 Seasons. Stay tuned for more details.
DYS Board Opportunities
We are looking for dedicated volunteers who are passionate about making a difference to join the DYS Soccer Board. The board typically meets on the first Tuesday of each month at Town Hall. If you’re interested in getting involved and making an impact in the DYS community, we encourage you to attend an upcoming meeting—no coaching experience is required.
Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 6th at Town Hall, beginning at 7:00 PM. There is no obligation to join the board—feel free to attend as a guest to see what it’s like.
Questions? Contact Us @ [email protected]
Fan Gear Store
The Fan Gear Store is still open through June 30th, and Play It Again Sports has some great Dedham Soccer clothing available. Be sure to order your gear before the season begins. Click here to check out the store and place an order.
Never too early to think about summer!
⚽🌞 Dedham Summer Soccer Camp — A Great Experience for Your Athlete This August
Looking for a fun and active way for your player to enjoy the summer evenings? The Dedham Summer Soccer Camp is the perfect place for young athletes to learn, play, and grow under the warm August sun. Led by some of the top high‑school coaches in Eastern Massachusetts, this camp focuses on strong fundamentals, positive coaching, and plenty of game play. Campers will work on all phases of the game and take part in at least one scrimmage every day, giving them a chance to build confidence and enjoy the sport in a supportive environment.
Camp Overview
Who: Co‑ed players ages 7–18
Where: Gonzalez Field
When:
Week 1: August 10–14
Week 2: August 17–21
Daily Schedule:
5:30 PM–7:45 PM (Monday–Friday)
Rainouts:
Make‑up sessions offered whenever possible
Tuition
Dedham Residents: $170 for 1 week, $275 for both weeks
Non-Dedham Residents: $185 for 1 week, $290 for both weeks
Registration & Payment
Venmo: @Dedham-SoccerCamp/More details are available in the flyer!
Thank you for your support. Looking forward to a fantastic spring season!
Warm regards,
Danielle Littee & Aubrey Dolleman
