Key Dates and Field Status for the Dynamo Soccer Season

Dynamo Soccer Association publishes a season calendar that families should check before making plans: the 2026 list runs from a June 2 refund cutoff through a mid-October tournament, and the field status line on the site currently reads "CLOSED FOR WINTER." Dates and field availability can change, so confirm against the live page before you rely on them.

2026 Season Dates at a Glance

Two of these dates matter most for planning around the season itself: July 13 is when practices start, and August 1 is the first weekend of games. If you are deciding whether your child can commit, those are the two anchors to check against your summer schedule.

Dates That Affect Money and Logistics

• June 2 — refund cutoff. After this date, registration fees are no longer refunded. If your plans might change, this is the deadline that decides whether you get money back.
• July 9 — coaches meeting. Relevant if you volunteer to coach; it is scheduled for 7:00.
• August 29 — Picture Day. Games still happen, but every game runs one hour later than usual, so adjust your arrival time.
• September 5 — no games. A full weekend off, useful to know before you plan travel.
• September 12 — Silent Saturday. A scheduled date on the calendar; check with the club for what it involves if you are new.
• October 10–12 — tournament and raffle drawing. The raffle drawing is at noon on October 10, the same day the tournament begins, with the championship on October 12 at 5pm at Dynamo.

Field Status: What "Closed for Winter" Means

The site's FIELD STATUS section currently shows CLOSED FOR WINTER. In practice, that means fields are not in playing condition and you should not treat the posted game or practice dates as confirmation that a session will run — weather and field conditions can override the calendar.

Before any practice or game, check the field status line on dynamosoccer.org rather than assuming the schedule stands. During winter, expect no field activity regardless of what other dates are listed.

Registration Timing and the Raffle Program

Registration for the 2025 Fall season opened February 1, 2025, according to the site. The 2026 dates above are the season calendar, not a registration announcement, so watch the site for the next registration opening.

One calendar item ties directly to cost: Dynamo offers families a chance to recoup registration fees by selling 15 raffle tickets at $10 each. Tickets are handed out at practices before the first game, families keep the money they collect, and the tickets are turned in to the concession stand box. The drawing is October 10, 2026 at noon, with cash prizes of $1,500, $750, $500, $250, and $100 plus gift cards, baskets, and vouchers from local businesses. If you plan to use this to offset fees, note that ticket distribution happens at practice — so it starts around July 13, not at registration.

Practical Checklist

• Mark July 13 (first practice) and August 1 (first games) as your commitment anchors.
• Treat June 2 as the last day a refund is possible.
• Check the FIELD STATUS line before every session; it currently reads closed for winter.
• Remember August 29 games start one hour later, and there are no games September 5.
• If you want fees back through the raffle, plan to sell 15 tickets and turn them in before the October 10 noon drawing.

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