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U15-U19 tryouts begin this week
Player tryouts for Diablo FC Under 15 thru Under 19 teams for the 2010-2011 season begin this week. Boys try out on Tuesdays, April 13 & 20, and girls on Thursdays, April 15 & 22, in Concord at Boatwright Sports Complex. On both days, U15-U16 players try out from 4:30-6:00 p.m. and U17-U19 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. 
Tryouts for all age groups conclude on Sunday, April 25, at Ygnacio Valley High School.
There is no charge to try out and tryouts will be held rain or shine.
If there is any question about the weather call (925) 779-2102. We suggest you call in the afternoon to get most up-to-date information.
See complete tryout schedule with specific times and age matrix to determine which age group your child will be in next season.
Every girl and boy interested in trying out must pre-register online or arrive early and fill out the tryout form, which must be signed by a parent before tryouts.   
No Goalkeeper training this week due to tryouts
There will be NO GOALKEEPER TRAINING this Tuesday at Baldwin Park due to field conditions and U15-U19 tryouts.
Goalkeeper coach Henry Foulk will be at the Tuesday and Thursday tryouts this week and next for player evaluations and also to train keepers participating in State Cup. He intends to have Diablo FC staff at keeper training next Tuesday, April 20, weather permitting. 
Christopher Punty update
Diablo FC player Christopher Punty was released from Children's Hospital yesterday to continue his treatment at home. Chris is a sophomore at Clayton Valley High School and a player for coach Lewis Woodward on the U16 Diablo FC 93 Blue team.
Coach Rory Gentryreports on behalf of the family: "Chris' official diagnosis is stage 3 Hodgkin lymphoma. Chris began an aggressive chemotherapy round last Thursday. He is young, in very good shape (thanks to soccer!) and ready to do whatever it takes to be cancer free. Prayers and good thoughts are just as important now as they ever were, so please, keep 'em coming!
Doctors have told Chris that he can't play soccer this summer for Diablo FC and that he will miss the remainder of the school year at Clayton Valley HS. However, if everything goes according to plan Chris will be able to start his junior year with his classmates in September.
Chris and his family truly appreciate all the Facebook comments and messages, both at his own page and from the Diablo FC page. Emails, text messages and phone calls have been keeping Chris happily in contact with family and friends. 
You can also post messages on the Diablo FC Facebook page which Chris will see.
We're all thinking of you, Chris!
Save these 2010 dates
Please mark your calendar with these important dates:  
  • April 13 & 20 Boys Tryouts, U15-U19 players, Boatwright Fields, Concord 
  • April 15 & 22 Girls Tryouts, U15-U19 players, Boatwright Fields, Concord 
  • Apr. 17-18 CYSA State Cup U18 Girls 1st round; all ages Round of 16 
  • April 18      Clayton Valley High School Cleanup Day 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
  • April 24       CYSA State Cup Quarterfinals
  • April 25       CYSA State Cup Semifinals
  • April 25      Girls & Boys Tryouts, U15-U19 players, Ygnacio Valley HS
  • April 29      U15-U19 Team Managers & Treasuruers Meeting, Concord
  • May 1        Official start of 2010-2011 training year
  • May 1-2     CYSA Sate Cup Finals
  • May 4        U15-U19 Family Registration, El Dorado Middle School, Concord
  • May 8          Ygnacio Valley High School Cleanup Day
  • May 15-16  Concord Cup XVII
  • June 12      USA-England World Cup opening game
  • June 14-17  U9-U12 Team Camp, 4:30-7 p.m., Boatwright Fields, Concord
  • June 28-July 11 Diablo FC Club Vacation
  • July 12-15  U13-U14 Team Camp, 4:30-7 p.m., Boatwright Fields, Concord
  • July 24-25    8th annual Summer Classic
  • Aug. 21-22    Diablo FC Summer Challenge New Dates!
  • 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
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 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.