SC
Youth Soccer to Register Players with New Online System
There will be a registrar workshop in
Columbia on Saturday, April 26th for all registrars throughout
the state to learn how to use the new system. Carol Baker from
Demosphere will be there to help conduct the tutorial. This
meeting will take place at the Hilton Gardens behind the Columbiana
Mall off Harbison Boulevard. >>MORE
SC
Youth Soccer Invites Nominations
SC
Youth Soccer encourages everyone to consider who has excelled
within their community to make themselves a model citizen and
volunteer for the game of soccer. Please consider submitting your
favorite volunteer and recognizing his or her outstanding commitments.
2007 President's Workshop Slideshow
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ODP 1991 Boys
ODP 1991 Girls
On
January 17 two South Carolina ODP Teams flew out to
Houston for the Regional ODP Championship games. Our
2007 - 1991 Boys and our 2007 - 1991 Girls teams qualified
last July for the Championship. Both competed for third
place in Houston. This
was the FIRST ODP Regional Championship and South Carolina
was there! SCYS ODP Boys played South Texas, North Carolina
and Tennessee. North Carolina won the Boys division.
SC ODP Girls played North Texas, North Carolina and
Florida. North Texas won this division. The 1992 &
1993 age groups will compete in 2009. This past week
was just the beginning for South Carolina participating
in this championship! |
President's
Corner
As a result of the Open Forum meetings, we have “opened
the door” for our members to enter and assist the Board
of Directors in crafting SC Youth Soccer into the foremost youth
soccer organization in the state. >>MORE
SC
Youth Soccer Vice President's Report
In
its 30th year, South Carolina Youth Soccer continues to make
strides to improve the quality of the programs offered to our
members. We have continued to do this through the dedication
and hard work of our volunteers who make up our South Carolina
Youth Soccer Board of Directors. These dedicated volunteers
continue to do the work that other states pay full-time staff
to do. These hard working individuals provide South Carolina
Youth Soccer with countless hours of “free” time
and energy. Just a few of the programs provided our members
are. >>MORE
 ODP
News
ODP has selected its Teams and Alternates for 2008. Boys and Girls participated in sub regionals in North Carolina (boys) and Georgia (girls) in January for the last tryout for 2008. All coaches/players have training schedules in preparation for Region III Camp in July. The 1992 and 1993 age groups will be competing for the ODP regional championship which will be held in Florida (unless changed at next region meeting) in January 2009. >>MORE
Kicking
News in the Piedmont District
Spring is on the way. It is evident when you
go to the soccer complexes in the area and see the kids out
playing soccer. When reading the local newspapers, you will
find news articles and pictures of soccer from around the
area. It's always fun to watch the small-sided games and then
go to a U18 game and see how the game develops. What a great
game! >>MORE
Coastal
District Net-works
SC Youth Soccer’s Spring Season began February 2, 2008,
and we have players from U-6 to U-18 playing and training each
and every weekend somewhere within South Carolina. Yes, soccer
is continuing to grow leaps and bounds as the word gets out.
Having said this, do you know of a local Recreational Department
near you that would like to join SC Youth Soccer and doesn't
know who to contact? If so, have them contact me or the District
Commissioner within your district. Affiliation forms for new
clubs or leagues for the upcoming seasonal year 2008-2009 are
due June 1, 2008. >>MORE
Report
on the SC Youth Soccer Board of Directors
The
SC Youth Soccer Board of Directors held its regularly scheduled
meeting on Sunday, March 16, 2008, in Columbia, SC. Listed
below is a summary of relevant matters considered by the Board
of Directors at this meeting.
- The
Board approved a motion to change the Risk Management Policy
section on Applicability to read:
This
policy is applicable to all SC Youth Soccer Board members,
District Cabinet members, Referees, Club/League officers,
coaches, trainers, and any volunteers that have regular
contact with any players, as identified by the president
of each club or league and verified by the SC Youth
Soccer Board of Directors.
- The
Board approved a motion to change Section V of the Risk
Management Policy to read:
To
require annually all USSF certified referees over 18 years
of age, living in South Carolina and taking part in SC
Youth Soccer affiliated matches to complete and submit
an SC Youth Soccer Volunteer Disclosure Statement to the
SRMC, or their designee.
- Barry
Bynum, will work with the State Referee Administrator, Fred
Bieber, to develop a policy and procedure requiring all
out of state referees to provide proof of Risk Management
compliance from the State Association where they are certified
before they are allowed to officiate any SC Youth Soccer
sanctioned matches.
- Steve
Cothran presented the Board with a new State Cup Hosting
agreement and application. Steve will receive comments from
Board members before finalizing the document, which will
be effective for the 2008 / 2009 seasonal year.
- The
Board approved a motion to approve the addition of Rule
31. F: "Any recreation or academy non-rostered player who
releases from one club to another shall complete the transfer
/ release form and return their player card to their present
club registrar who will send them to the State Registrar
before the reassignment will be considered complete. The
player will not be allowed to move to another club until
their present club's documented financial obligation has
been completely satisfied."
- The
Board approved a motion to add a registration surcharge
fee of $2.00 per player for clubs registering players with
SC Youth Soccer that are not using the Demoshpere on-line
registration program.
- The
Board approved a recommendation from the Office Committee
to purchase an office at the Woodlands at Kennerly. This
1550 sq .ft. office site is located at the corner of Broad
River Rd. and Kennerly Rd., just off I-26. Approval of the
final contract is required by the Board of Directors.
- As
required by US Youth Soccer, the Board approved the payment
for hotel accommodations, a travel allowance, and a stipend,
for selected referees and assessors attending the Southern
Regional Tournament in North Carolina this July.
- The
Board approved the purchase of additional "high visibility"
banners with the SC Youth Soccer logo to expand our present
signage program.
Awards'
Nominations Now Available for Download |
Boys
Coach of the Year
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Entry
deadline
June 1, 2008 |
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Girls
Coach of the Year |
Entry
deadline
June 1, 2008 |
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| Parent
of the Year |
Entry
deadline
June 1, 2008 |
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Van Taylor's
Coaching Tips
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Coaching
Course Schedule
Coaching Certification Courses
E Certification
Dates: June 28 and 29, 2008
Times: 8:30AM-5:30PM Both Days
Location: Nations Ford High School
1400 Jones Blvd.
Forth Mill, S.C. 29715
Cost: $60
Contact: Bryan Mogford bmogford@carolina.rr.com |
Soccer
for Life - A Letter
Being
a military family we moved from state to state frequently
— soccer became the common thread for our children.
Being able to join a team — whether it was U6 or
U18, recreation or classic — soccer gave my children
a place to be accepted and to make friends.
Most
importantly, we never worried about what level they played
or whether there would be a college scholarship involved,
we simply let them play. We travelled frequently to tournaments
and games in and out of state, which gave us a chance
to bond as a family (wasn't always easy with the husband
away for months at a time). Many holidays were spent playing
soccer and trying to figure out how to get one player
to Atlanta while the other was in Charlotte. Yet we managed
to do this as a family.
By
getting involved myself, I made many friends throughout
the soccer community — friends you could count on
when things were good or bad. I found that by volunteering
I received as much as I gave. My children competed with
different clubs and schools at different levels. As they
got older, soccer provided friendships that continued.
One child played at the college club level and travelled
to different states and colleges while making lifelong
friends. He still plays soccer (indoor and out) as often
as he can, and his best friends are ones he made while
playing soccer. The other child now has her own child
playing soccer and hopefully will experience the same
rewards I did by being a part of the soccer experience.
So
when your child plays soccer, make the most of it —
volunteer, travel, and let the kids have fun.
That
makes soccer a sport for life.
-Submitted
Anonymously by a SC Youth Soccer Parent |
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