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Important notices from Diablo FC to our members 

With the start of fall league several matters have come to the attention of the Diablo FC board and staff which we want to make our members aware of:
  • There have been some field and game scheduling changes. We encourage everyone to check with your coach or manager and also the club website where we have links to each league's websites to confirm you have the correct time, day and location of your games. This should be done every Thursday or Friday to verify there have been no changes.
  • Referees are also encouraged to check RefScheduler to make sure assignments they signed up for weeks ago have not changed.
  • Several parents have received notices from their schools or via email about the sighting of suspicious individuals around their schools and neighborhoods. This is just a reminder that parents should drop their child off for practice (and games) with a coach present and pick up from the coach (or another designated adult associated with the team). 
  • MDSA reports that a rattlesnake was spotted in the restroom at Boatwright Fields and on a field at Clayton Community Park (where we do not train). Be aware that the "snake season" generally runs through the end of October.
  • Coach, player and spectator behavior: Our club stresses participating in each of our leagues with the highest degree of sportsmanship. We are a competitive youth soccer club but that doesn't mean we tolerate inappropriate behavior of any type towards referees, other players, coaches or spectators. Our board of directors reviews any red card issued to a member of our club and may impose additional sanctions to those administered by the league.
    It would be beneficial for coaches and team officials, players and parents to read the club's code of conduct as it relates to them. Please enjoy your soccer experience and make sure those around you and on opposing teams do as well.
  • Tesoro Fields: Under no circumstances is ANYONE to RETRIEVE BALLS that go over the FENCE at Tesoro Fields. If balls go over you may ask the guard in the guard station leading into the refinery to get them for you. If their schedule allows, they will do this (I would suggest waiting until the end of training or a game to make your single request). The property over the fence behind the goals is governed by Homeland Security and there is a zero tolerance policy for any adult or child going onto the property for any reason. We jeopardize our use of these (free) fields by violating our gracious landlord's rules.
Fall league play continues for 46 club teams this weekend
46 Diablo FC teams continue fall league action this weekend in four different leagues as well as in NorCal State Cup play. Our club has 23 teams in Golden State Soccer League, 14 in NorCal Premier League, 5 in District IV Comp League and 4 in Al Caffodio League.
See complete schedules and results for all league games.
Diablo FC Soccer Academy begins today 
Skills program for boys & girls every Friday
Our renowned Diablo FC Soccer Academy is offering a Fall Skills program on 8 Friday afternoons starting today through Nov. 6. The sessions run from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Boatwright Sports Complex in Concord for ages 5-10 years. The program is open to boys and girls of all skill levels from novices to those ready for competitive soccer.
The professional staff from Diablo FC will be on hand to teach basic dribbling and juggling skills, passing and receiving the ball and ball striking. The emphasis is on individual player development in a fast-paced, friendly environment without the pressure of game performance.
We are holding the sessions on Fridays to interfere as little as possible with the schedule of players on AYSO teams. The Fall Skills program is presented in partnership with Mt. Diablo Soccer Association.
Diablo FC player siblings receive a 20% discount on the Academy fee.
Register now.
Complete information on Fall Skills Academy.
Benefit Golf Tournament just around the corner on Oct. 9 
Our annual Diablo FC Benefit Golf Tournament is only 3 weeks from today on Friday, Oct. 9 at Diablo Creek Golf Course in Concord. Chairman Gene Dolan and his energetic tournament committee are looking for:
The golf tournament is one of our club's two annual fund raisers (along with the Crab Feed, which returns Feb. 12) so we need the participation of every team to make it a success and help raise funds for field development and financial aid for needy families. For non-golfers there are also tickets to the BBQ after the golf Oct. 9 on sale.
Join our Diablo FC Facebook group facebook
We want to keep up with the social networking society we're in, so Diablo FC has its own group on Facebook. We invite players, parents, family members young and old, coaches and friends to sign up and join over 150 others who have already signed up. You can post pictures and comments, connect with friends and find out more about our club.
Families and alumni from our two former clubs, DVSC and MDSL, are also signing up.