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CESA 91 Girls' Premier

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Sportsmanship Stressed
There always seems to be that very vocal “ten percent” in every group that can make everyone look bad. We are all reminded there is more to this game than just “winning or losing.” Our youth players are not only developing their “playing skills” but their “life skills,” which they will carry with them throughout their lives. >>MORE
Fall Soccer Ends on High Note
The fall PMSL classic season ended on November 5th. PMSL teams for the Publix Presidents Medal State Cup played November 11th and 12th in Summerville, James Island and Goose Creek. Seven champions were crowned on November 12th with two championship games (U18 Boys and U15 boys) played on December 9th. Seventy-seven U15 - U18 boys and girls classic teams participated in the Presidents Medal Cup this fall. The champions from the U15, U16 and U17 boys and girls' teams will represent South Carolina at the Region III Presidents Cup June 7-10 in Tampa, Fl.
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Piedmont District News
It’s hard to believe that another soccer season has begun. With that comes a lot of new responsibilities to every coach, player, referee, volunteer and spectator. Carolina Football Club opened their new soccer complex August 6, 2006. The complex has 6 soccer fields and is located on Finch Road near Wellford. Congratulations on such a huge accomplishment! >>MORE
Coastal District News
SCYSA thanks Summerville Soccer Club, James Island Soccer Club and Goose Creek United Soccer Club for allowing SCYSA to use their facilities during the fall 2006 State Cup. >>MORE
Rules, Rules, Soccer Rules!
SCYSA Registrar Jane Simmons answers some of the most frequently asked questions concerning registration and rules regarding players:

  • How do I get my child registered with a club? What resource is available to find out about the rules?
  • Can a player play on more than one team?
  • What is the difference between a registered player and a rostered player?
ODP Continues to Grow SC's players
The Olympic Development Program was formed to identify a pool of players in each age group from which a National Team will be selected for international competition; to provide high-level training to benefit and enhance the development of players at all levels; and, through the use of carefully selected, licensed coaches, develop a mechanism for the exchange of ideas and curriculum to improve all levels of coaching.

>>ABOUT ODP
>>ODP BOYS NEWS
>>ODP GIRLS NEWS
SCYSA Local Coaching Courses
C Certification Course
Location: Lander University in Greenwood, South Carolina
Date: May 10-13 and 17-20, 2006
Times:      
1. Thursday evening, May 10 and all day from Friday, May 11 to Sunday, May 13,
2. Thursday afternoon, May 17 and all day Friday, May 18 to Sunday, May 20, 2006
Cost: $500.00
Contact: Van Taylor at vtaylor@lander.edu
>>Download Overview of Course
>>Download Health Form
>>Download Application

E Certification Course
Location: Columbia United FC office (Located at 8502-J Two Notch Road -next to Soccer Plus)
Date: January 5-7, 2007
Times: Friday January 5th 6:00-9:00pm and Saturday January 6th 8:30am-6:00pm. Sunday January 7th 1:00-5:00pm
Cost: $60
Contact: Gregory Vallee 803-788-8926 or cufcad@bellsouth.net

E Certification Course
Location: Hilton Head Recreation Center, Hilton Head, South Carolina
Dates: February 9-11, 2007
Times: Friday February 9th 6:00-9:00pm; Saturday February 10th 8:30am-6:00pm; Sunday February 10th 1:00-5:00pm
Cost: $60
Contact: Bob Rozek 843-681-7273 or bob.rozek@islandreccenter.org
Directions: - Take Bus 278- stay to the right - At the third traffic light take a left- Gumtree Rd. - Take the second right- School Rd. - Go one block to a stop sign- Rec. Center is located right across from the stop sign

D License Course
Location: Columbia United FC office ( Located at 8502-J Two Notch Road -next to Soccer Plus)
Date: January 5-7 and 12-14, 2007
Times: Friday January 5 6:00-9:00pm and Saturday January 6th 8:30am-6:00pm. Sunday January 7th 1:00-5:00pm. (Same time schedule for both weekends)
Cost: $125
Contact: Gregory Vallee 803-788-8926 or cufcad@bellsouth.net

For more information on course schedules, contact Van Taylor at vtaylor@lander.edu

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Coaching Tips
SCYSA Coaches' Requirements & Course Schedules
SCYSA Risk Management
Rock Hill's Martinez Enzo
US Youth Soccer ODP Boys Rosters were announced for 2006 at Disney’s Soccer Showcase in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Congratulations to South Carolina's own Martinez Enzo from Rock Hill whose home club is the Discoveries Soccer Club. US Youth Soccer ODP players participating at the adidas Super Group at Disney’s Soccer Showcase on December 27-30 have been selected through a series of trials at local, State Association and then Regional levels. >>MORE

 

Awards' Nominations Now Available for Download
SCYSA Young Referee of the Year - pdf
(Entry deadline January 15, 2007)
SCYSA Young Female Referee of the Year- pdf
(Entry deadline January 15, 2007)
SCYSA Adult Referee of the Year - pdf
(Entry deadline January 15, 2007)
NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED
U. S. Youth Soccer has a ban on alcoholic beverages at all soccer matches. This ban is strictly enforced within South Carolina Youth Soccer Association and offenders could face possible fines, suspensions, or expulsions. This prohibition on alcohol is in effect at all fields and extends throughout the entire soccer complex, including the parking lots.
 
SCYSA RISK MANAGEMENT
As provided in the SCYSA Risk Management guidelines, SCYSA continues to conduct background checks on their coaches and volunteers. Through this effort, we hope to eliminate individuals with a criminal history that would pose a threat to any of our members.

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