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Spring Teams

A description of the spring teams is given below.  Please note, players new to the sport are welcome at all age levels.

Boys   Girls

Grades 2 and below
     The youngest group, grades 2 and below, play on Sunday afternoons.  Each session consists of a short clinic/practice that will include instructional/competitive drills followed by a controlled scrimmage.  The 2nd graders will have a few games and jamborees during the season. 

 

       The Girls League is comprised of girls in grades 2 and below, grades 3 & 4, grades 5 & 6 and grades 7 and 8.  The  younger groups are structured with more emphasis on fundamentals first, leading to team play.  The older girls focus on basic skills but will move at a quicker pace toward game situations.  Conditioning and competitive drills will be part of the program structure. 

Grades 3/4
    
Boys in the 3rd and 4th grades will usually play games on weekends, with practices during the week.  They play against other teams in Westchester, New Jersey and Connecticut and they typically attend several jamborees which include a large number of teams from the Northeast.  At this level, the goals are to have fun and introduce the players to controlled game situations.  The emphasis is on sportsmanship, responsibility, learning how to be a “team player” and recognizing the importance of practice and commitment.  Although “winning” is always fun, it is not the major focus at this level. There are no tryouts. 

 

  Grades 3/4
    
All girls in grades 3 and 4 will play teams from Westchester, CT and NJ.  The goals are to have fun and introduce the players to game situations.  The emphasis is on sportsmanship, responsibility, learning how to be a “team player” and recognizing the importance of practice and commitment. Although “winning” is always fun, it is not our primary focus. 

Grades 5/6 and 7/8
    
Doc's also offers teams for 5th/6th and the 7th/8th grade players.  Although the schedule varies from week to week, these teams typically play games on weekends and practice during the week.  They also play in a number of major tournaments in the Tri-State area.  The teams play against other youth teams in the Hudson Valley League, as well as additional teams from New Jersey, Connecticut and Long Island.  The goals of these teams is to continue to extend basic skills into team play.  Learning the game and good sportsmanship remains the primary objective at all levels, although as the players get older the play gets more competitive.

 

  Grades 7/8
     The older girls are expected to play in travel games as well as attend practices.  Games will be scheduled against teams from Long Island, Connecticut, Long Island, Westchester and New Jersey, as well as local tournaments.   At this level, more emphasis will be put on fielding a competitive team, but the primary emphasis remains on sportsmanship, responsibility, learning how to be a “team player” and recognizing the importance of practice and commitment.
 

Please note:

  • Although we recognize that players may not be able to attend all practices, games, and tournaments, we expect them to notify their coaches if they are unable to attend. 

  • Scheduling of away games is dependent upon the availability of the away team and fields.  Games will not be scheduled for the 7/8  teams on either Tuesdays or Thursdays to avoid conflicts with the middle school teams.

  • Parents are expected to assist with team activities, both on and off the field.

  • Players and parents are all expected to show sportsmanship and respect for all officials, coaches and members of opposing teams, their coaches and their parents. 

  • All Players and parents are expected to “Honor the Game”
  • Always check the hotline (212 613-5466) and website for last minute schedule changes