Dakota Premier League

 

REGISTER FOR THE FALL 2022 SEASON HERE!  

Purpose

The Dakota Premier League (DPL) is designed to provide opportunities for developmentally appropriate competition for league members. The DPL is guided by creating meaningful game opportunities for teams in the upper Midwest. Through these meaningful games, the long-term development of players can be better served.

Guiding Principles of the DPL

• Player Centered – The DPL focuses on what is in the best interest of players that can positively impact their long-term development.
• Club Development – The DPL understands that the primary development of players occurs within the players own club environment. The league will help support club development and help foster the best environment for player development.
• U.S. Soccer Standards – Supporting certain player development initiatives will allow for the league to mirror the vision of US Soccer and lead players down a structured developmental pathway. For example: Consistent schedules, developmentally appropriate matchups and age appropriate rules.

 

IMPORTANT NEW CHANGES TO THE DPL - FALL 2022

Registration in 2022 will require a full commitment from a team to fulfill playing all 6 games. This will allow for a more consistent game schedule and appropriate matchups within divisions.

Club to club scheduling will occur, where clubs/teams will have the opportunity to schedule games with each other, outside of the predetermined DPL slated play dates. This support clubs taking ownership over their commitment to the league to fulfill their 6 games.

 

Structure

The DPL slated play dates - September 10-11 in Fargo, ND and September 17-18 in Sioux Falls, SD

*When registering teams can select what play dates (if any) they want to play in.

*If a team chooses one play date, they will receive 2-3 games. They will  make up the rest of the 6 games via club to club scheduling.

*If a team chooses two play dates, they will receive 4-6 games. They will make of the rest of the 6 games if necessary via club to club scheduling.

If a team chooses to not attend any of the DPL slated play dates. They will need to schedule their 6 games all via club to club.

*Registration Fee - $600/team

 

Important Dates

Registration Deadline - August 12th

DPL Scheduling/Division Meeting - August 17th 

Season Opens for Games - August 22nd 

 

 

Dale Weiler - League Commissioner (td@southdakotasoccer.com)

 

Polly Dean - League Administrator (director@southdakotasoccer.com)