What ages and program levels does David Douglas Soccer Club offer?The recreational league serves children from about age four through eighth grade. Micros cover pre-kindergarten through second grade, and recreational teams run from third through eighth grade. Teams are formed by school grade to align with Portland Youth Soccer Association recreational rules, emphasizing fun and skill building rather than a tryout-based club model.
About
David Douglas Soccer Club (DDSC) is a nonprofit, volunteer-led youth soccer organization rooted in East Portland, Oregon. The recreational league welcomes children from about age four through eighth grade who want to learn the game and play for enjoyment. Programming splits into Micros for pre-kindergarten through second grade and recreational teams for third through eighth grade, with rosters built by school grade to match Portland Youth Soccer Association recreational rules.
What the club offers
Micros concentrate on introductory play with a lighter schedule suited to younger athletes. Recreation teams for third grade and up compete in a weekend game rhythm typical of local recreational league play, with schedules and results handled through Oregon Youth Soccer Association tools during the season. Families should review the current season calendar for exact practice nights, field assignments, and game windows because timing shifts each cycle.
Practices, games, and locations
Evening practices use fields within the David Douglas School District. In the fall, teams usually train twice per week; in the spring, most groups hold one practice per week. All games are on weekends. Micros teams play on Sunday afternoons at Cherry Park Elementary. Players in third grade and above play on Saturdays at parks across the Portland area, generally between morning and late afternoon depending on the assignment.
Mission, volunteers, and community
The club’s aim is to give as many local children as possible a fun, high-quality recreational soccer experience while sharing a love of the game. A twelve-member volunteer board and many parent volunteers keep registration, fields, uniforms, and team operations running. Good sportsmanship toward players, coaches, and young referees is part of the culture the club asks families to uphold alongside Portland Youth Soccer Association expectations such as no jewelry during games except medical ID.
Uniforms, gear, and registration
Players wear club uniforms with black shorts and black socks, plus DDSC red and black jerseys so coaches can resolve color conflicts at the field. Families with uniform questions can email merchandise@ddsoccer.org. A used gear effort coordinated by volunteers helps recycle cleats and outgrown kits; usedequipment@ddsoccer.org is the contact for that program. New registration runs through the club’s online registration system (Blue Sombrero); checkout shows the season total, and payment is by debit or credit card. Limited registration assistance may be available for families who qualify; the uniform portion runs about forty-five dollars and falls outside that assistance.
How families connect
For roster or coach questions after registration closes, email reg@ddsoccer.org. Board meeting details are available from secretary@ddsoccer.org. Interest in open board roles can go to pres@ddsoccer.org. Facebook and Instagram carry club updates and reminders alongside email channels the club uses for families.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does the club practice and play games?Evening practices take place on fields within the David Douglas School District. Micros games are on Sunday afternoons at Cherry Park Elementary. Third grade and older play on Saturdays at Portland-area parks, usually between morning and late afternoon. Game grids and field names for each team appear in the season schedule distributed through the club.
How often are practices, and when are games?In the fall, teams typically practice twice per week in the evenings. In the spring, most teams practice once per week. All games are on weekends—Sundays for Micros and Saturdays for third grade and up.
What does registration or a uniform cost?Season registration totals appear at checkout in the online registration system. Scholarship-style registration assistance is limited and does not cover the uniform bundle, which runs about forty-five dollars. Families who need help can submit the club’s scholarship request form for limited registration assistance.
What is the club’s mission and culture?The mission is to provide a fun, high-quality recreational soccer experience to as many local kids as possible while fostering love of the game. Volunteer leadership and parents power day-to-day operations, and the club expects respectful sideline behavior toward players, coaches, and youth referees.
How can families register, get refunds, or contact the registrar?Register through the club’s Blue Sombrero registration flow; payment is by debit or credit card at checkout. Refunds are available until the first game day of the season if a player does not participate as expected. For coach or team placement questions after registration closes, email reg@ddsoccer.org.
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