DCG Soccer Club: News
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- Coaches and Board Members can pick-up their physical season ticket pass at will call for the first two games, and then remaining passes will be mailed to the affiliate clubs.
- PLAYERS will not need a physical season ticket pass. Players only need to wear their club jersey to get in for FREE at every home game.
Field Safety Reminders
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Please take note of a couple of field related items as we get ready to start our games this weekend and as we continue to practice throughout the season.
- Do not move the goals – the goals are safely anchored and expected to stay that way. Our High School teams move them occasionally for practice purposes but they are the only exception.
- We have implemented a spectator line this season for U10 and above age groups on one side of the field to help keep fans at a safe distance from the sidelines and to help our assistant referees (ARs) do their job. If you are a spectator please help out by sitting on the side of the field with the white dashed line and if you are a coach please have your team line up on the opposite side. Please see map.
2013 Spring Development Program
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What if it Rains?
If the fields are open and it is safe, we play soccer in the rain.
The field status is updated according the the Field Closure Policy. And if you want to sign-up for field status notification via email or text we use RainedOut.
If you are a coach and you decide to reschedule the game, make sure you follow the "How to Reschedule a Game" procedure.
Levels of Play Reclassified
- to take away the stigma related to the currently used terms (especially rec)
- provide more consistency in terminology statewide
- provide more support and playing opportunities for "B" level and strong recreational teams
- provide the dedicated player with a higher level of competition while giving the multi-sport athlete a chance to participate without the pressure and financial commitment that is prevalent on the select side
- finally, to provide our tournaments with the ability to invite Level 2 teams and potentially expand team participation
iSoccer Promo Extended to DCG Soccer Club
iSoccer, the Leader of the National Standards Project, is an online training platform that motivates players of all ages and abilities to improve their technical skills. A revolutionary program, iSoccer uses standardized testing, web technology, and competitive learning to drive positive, objective results.
The Des Moines Menace Academy has extended their partnership with iSoccer to the DCG Soccer Club. Through this special promotion players can obtain a 1 year subscription for only $6 and coaches are free.
Additional information is available:
- Des Moines Menace's iSoccer Introduction Site
- iSoccer's Mance Promotional Site
- Player Registration (using Menace promotion)
- Coach Registration (using Menace promotion)
Reminders for Players & Parents
- Water Bottle, recommended for practices and games.
- Soccer Ball - Size 3 (U5-U8), Size 4 (U9-U12), Size 5 (U13 and up).
- DCG Soccer Club Jersey - available at Soccer Connections, 3233 100th St., Urbandale (515-270-8141). Home teams wear red jersey in Grimes.
- Black Soccer Shorts - Required for U9 and up. Recommended for U5-U8.
- Red Soccer Socks - Required for U9 and up. Recommended for U5-U8.
- Soccer Shoes - Required for all ages.
- Shin guards are REQUIRED and MUST BE WORN AT EACH PRACTICE AND GAME for the player's own protection.
- NO JEWELRY!!! Jewelry CANNOT be worn because of the danger to the player and to other players.




