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Free Skills Clinics begin tonight to prepare players for tryouts  
To help prepare players for February tryouts the Diablo FC professional coaching staff will be on hand for FREE SKILLS CLINICS for all interested boys and girls 7-13 years of age on Mondays, Feb. 1 and 8, and Thursdays, Feb. 4 and 11 at Willow Pass Park in Concord.
Girls' sessions will be from 6-7:15 p.m. and the boys from 7:15-8:30 p.m. 
Players not currently on a Diablo FC team or in Soccer Academy need to register for the clinics.
If there are any weather-related issues concerning the field being open for the clinic call (925) 779-2102.
U9-U14 Tryouts for 2010 in Concord Feb. 13-14, 20-21
Player tryouts for Diablo FC Under 9 thru Under 14 teams for the 2010-2011 season will be held Feb. 13-14 and 20-21 in Concord on all-weather fields at Clayton Valley and Ygnacio Valley high schools. There is no charge to try out and tryouts will be held rain or shine.
See complete tryout schedule and age matrix to determine which age group your child will be in next season. Tryout Flier.
Every girl and boy interested in trying out, including current Diablo FC players, must pre-register online.
U15-U19 tryouts will be held in April.
Crab Feed tickets on sale for Feb. 12 dinner
Contact your team Crab Feed rep or Gina Paff to get tickets now for the 7th annual Diablo FC Crab Feed next Friday, Feb. 12, at Centre Concord. A delicious crab dinner with salad, pasta and dessert, live and silent auction and a raffle are all on tap for this outstanding event that is not only lots of fun but also is one of two major fund-raising events put on by the club each year.
Crab Feed proceeds go to for the Diablo FC scholarship program which helps families in need of assistance for their children to take part in Diablo FC. Social hour is at 6 p.m. and dinner is served at 7 o'clock.
Diablo FC 96 Blue girls advance to Sweet 16 in State Cup
Coach Jeremy Hull's U13 girls, Diablo FC 96 Blue, won its final first-round game 1-0 over previously undefeated Lamorinda to wins its bracket and earn a berth in the Sweet 16 at CYSA State Cup. They play this Saturday in Morgan Hill with plans of moving on to Sunday's quarterfinals.
Way to go girls and keep it going.
5 elected to Diablo FC board; Thomas Alford new treasurer 
The Diablo FC Annual General Meeting was held last Monday evening in Concord. 
Dan Olavarri was re-elected as club president. Thomas Alford was elected club treasurer joining the Board of Directors. He served as Volunteer Coordinator in 2009. Also re-elected to the board were Jay Bedecarre, Gene Dolan and Rick Fox.
A full report on the AGM will be posted on the club website this week.
New weather line for Diablo FC: (925) 779-2102
To check up on field conditions we have setup a 24-hour hotline dedicated solely to Diablo FC. Please now call (925) 779-2102 for updates on field conditions. The city of Concord operates its own weather line but our club also uses school sites and Boatwright Sports Complex which aren't covered on the city line. We recommend you only call this new number, which will be updated as needed for all field closures and openings as they relate to Diablo FC training, games, tournaments and tryouts.
Save these 2010 dates
Please mark your calendar with these important dates:   
  • Mon. & Thurs.  Winter Soccer Academy continues, Willow Pass Park, Concord
  • Feb. 1, 4, 8, 11 Free Tryout Clinics U9-U14 players, Willow Pass Park, Concord
  • Feb. 6-7   CYSA State Cup Sweet 16/Quarterfinals, Morgan Hill 
  • Feb. 12      7th Annual Crab Feed, Centre Concord
  • Feb. 13-14, 20-21 Tryouts, U9-U14 players for 2010 season, Concord
  • Mar. 2       Team Managers Training U9-U14 2010 teams, Farm Bureau Hall 
  • Mar. 9          Parent Information Meeting U9-U14 2010 teams, El Dorado School 
  • Mar. 13-14  11th annual Diablo Cup
  • Mar. 13-14  CYSA Association Cup U16-U19 1st round
  • Mar. 20-21  CYSA State Cup U16-17 Girls, U15-16 & U18 Boys 1st round
  • Apr. 10-11   CYSA State Cup U14-15 Girls, U14 & U17 Boys 1st round
  • Apr. 17-18   CYSA State Cup U18 Girls 1st round
  • May 15-16   Concord Cup XVII
  • June 12       USA-England World Cup opening game
  • July 24-25    8th annual Summer Classic
  • Aug. 14-15    Diablo FC Summer Challenge
  • Sept. 11-12  Opening weekend Fall League
  • Sept. 25-26  14th annual Bob Fowler Memorial Tournament
  • Oct. 8         Diablo FC Benefit Golf Tournament, Concord
  • Oct. 10       2nd annual Save High School Sports Walk/Run, Newhall Park
  • Oct. 30-31  12th annual Halloween Kick or Treat Classic