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In Support of Piedmont's Blair Park Sports Field

The JLYSSL Board of Directors has voted unanimously to support Piedmont's Blair Park Sports Field. We understand there has been a movement of several Oakland residents to urge the Oakland City Attorney to file a lawsuit against the City of Piedmont to halt the proposal. As the representative body charged with providing Oakland communities with the best opportunities for our children to play soccer in a safe and healthy environment, JLYSSL is deeply concerned about the possibility of a lawsuit. There is a severe shortage of soccer fields in our community. The children of Oakland share fields in Piedmont and Alameda. JLYSSL has always been challenged to find sufficient field space to serve its membership. The families of Oakland need help in expanding the number of youth soccer fields in our community. We oppose lawsuits that will impede this goal. We strongly urge the City of Oakland to resist the prospect of any form of litigation against the City of Piedmont.

Fall 2011 Season: An Appreciation

The Fall 2011 season is complete for Jack London teams, and now is the time to reflect on the remarkable accomplishment of an all-volunteer league successfully bringing off nearly two thousand competitive and recreational youth soccer matches in two months' time. Special thanks goes to Don Levine, Nino Borsoni, and the match secretaries for scheduling the times and fields for our matches; William Lee and the referee coordinators for providing our referees; and Sam Hustis for directing our end-of-season tournament.


No Game-Day Scrimmages

On game days Jack London does not allow its fields to be used for scrimmages. If your official match has been called off by the referee, you may not play your opponent informally in a scrimmage or friendly.


Schedule Your Norcal Home Games
Use this form to request a field for a home game.
Click here to schedule your Norcal home games.

More information about scheduling your Norcal games can be found in these pdf documents.
Scheduling Norcal Games Overview
Scheduling Norcal Games Procedure

No Dogs on JLYSSL Fields

As a reminder, dogs are not permitted at soccer games or practices.  Dogs tend to get excited by all the activity, presenting a danger to the players, officials, and even the spectators.  At games, referees may refuse to let the game proceed if a dog is present.  Of course, service dogs are always an exception.

When games or practices are on public parks or adjacent to public areas, other people might bring dogs close by.  The league has little authority here, but most dog owners are receptive to a gentle suggestion that their dog be kept away from players.

Christopher Seiwald, JLYSSL President
 
JLYSSL Rules for Turf Fields


For Merritt Stadium, Alameda College, Witter, Castlemont HS, Fremont HS,
Cesar Chavez, and Raimondi:

  1. No smoking on the track and field or in the stadium.
  2. No animals allowed on the track and field or in the stadium.
  3. No strollers, bicycles, scooters, skates, skateboards, rollerblades, or motorized vehicles on the track and field or in the stadium.
  4. No food or drink allowed on the track and field or in the stadium at any time. Specifically prohibited are sunflower seeds, gum, snack bars, and chewing tobacco. Water is the only drink allowed.
  5. No tape allowed on the track or field at any time.
  6. Only rubberized sports footwear or 1/4 inch or less spikes are allowed on the track and field or in the stadium at any time.
  7. Only active participants and coaches on the track and field at any time.
  8. All equipment must be returned to its proper place.
  9. Full cooperation is required with all field, school, and JLYSSL officials.
  10. Persons not adhering to these rules or not cooperating with personnel are subject to citation under the California Penal Code 626.6 and may be banned from attending JLYSSL matches.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION! The fields are a PRECIOUS resource.

Don Levine, JLYSSL Match Secretary

Welcome to the home of the Jack London Youth Soccer Sports League, where “We Honor the Game.” JLYSSL serves the East Bay communities of Alameda, Grass Valley, Montclair, Oakland, Piedmont, and Rockridge in Northern California.

Fall Season 2011
Jack London is proud to provide soccer for more than 7,000 youth players in Oakland, Alameda, and Piedmont. Coaches, players, and parents are advised that fields are scarce, therefore match scheduling may be more innovative than in past seasons.

JLYSSL Rain-Out Hotline (510) 812-6051
 Please check regularly, as the hotline is updated as the weather changes. Please do not leave a message. In the event of thunder or lightning, games should not be played. Safety is our number one priority.

JLYSSL Field Closures
The collective decision of the Field Coordinators to close fields is not subject to dissent by any Member of the League, Coach, Referee, or visiting coach or referee when the field is under use permits held by the League or any Club.

No Dogs on Fields
No dogs of any shape or size are ever allowed on Jack London fields. This includes practices as well as games. The only exception is registered guide dogs. Thanks for your cooperation.

CYSA Tournament Calendar
Click here to access a comprehensive listing of all tournaments for CYSA-affiliated teams.

   

Board of Directors Meeting Location
The monthly JYSSL Board of Directors meeting has a new location: the Kaiser building at 3701 Broadway, second floor meeting room, the first Monday of the month at 7:30 PM.