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Ralph Polson
The Awards Luncheon will feature guest speaker Ralph Polson, Wofford College Men's Soccer Coach. >>MORE

SC State Challenge League (SCSCL)
President's Medal Soccer League (PMSL)

SC Youth Soccer
1992 Boys pictures Region III Camp

Clubs and League Presidents Required to Attend Meeting on August 2, 2008
SC Youth Soccer State Council Meeting, Presidents’ Workshop, & Awards Luncheon

The SC Youth Soccer State Council Meeting, Presidents’ Workshop and Thirty-First Awards Luncheon will be held August 2, 2008, from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Embassy Suites in Columbia. This function is mandatory and every affiliated Club and League must have their President or a representative from your association in attendance. Registration will be held from 8:00
am – 9:00 am with meetings to follow.
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President's Corner
After 12 years of renting office space in Columbia, the SC Youth Soccer Board of Directors has determined that it is time to purchase our own office. This purchase was given final approval at a special meeting of the Board of Directors on May 2, 2008. >>MORE

SC Youth Soccer Vice President's Report
Region III Premier League will start on August 16th with a College Showcase in Greenville at the MeSA complex. We will have all the U16 and U17 boys and girls from Georgia, North Carolina, Florida and South Carolina playing in these games. We are expecting as many as 50 or 60 college coaches to be in attendance. >>MORE

Girls ODP News
Once again GA, NC, TN, AL and SC ODP came together for the ODP Sub-Regional East. Coach Brian Moore (GA), Daniel Brizard (LA), Kendall Reyes (SC), and John Cirillo (NC) made up our Region III Coaching Staff. It doesn't get much better than that! >>MORE

Boys ODP News
Region III Camp 2008 started off with ten 1992 Boys chosen for the first Pool Game. Coach Sam Okpodu said, "It has been coming all along for South Carolina!" South Carolina also had one 1993 and one 1994 the first night. The 1992 Boys were moved to the Championship bracket in camp replacing a North Texas team and beating #1-ranked Georgia 2-1. >>MORE


Kicking News in the Piedmont District
The Piedmont District Council annual general meeting was held May 27, 2008. Michele Jenkins was re-elected as District Commissioner and Kacy Culbertson was elected District Secretary. Kacy will be an asset to the district with the knowledge and experience she has as a former club and collegiate player. >>MORE

Mid-State District News
There were two big soccer events that took place in June. The first one was Region III President's Cup 2008 in Columbus, GA. The second one was 2008 US Youth Soccer Southern Regional Championships in Raleigh, NC. >>MORE
Coastal District Net-works
Your Coastal District Cabinet held their Annual General Meeting in April and re-elected Cathy Ballentine as your Coastal District Commissioner, and Donna Brant as the District Secretary. Other members of the cabinet are ShaMarie Johnson, Coastal District Vice Commissioner, and Neil Veloso, Coastal District Cups and Games Director. >>MORE
Final Report 2007-2008 Soccer Season
The 2007-2008 Soccer year has come to an end. The past year provided the opportunity for over 250 teams to play in our two state classic soccer leagues, the Presidents Medal Soccer League (PMSL) and the South Carolina State Challenge League (SCSCL). We also had over 20 teams play in the Region III Premier East Soccer league. >>MORE
Registrar's Corner
The 2008-09 soccer season is just about upon us! New ventures are also upon us as we start a new registration system by Demosphere. To facilitate the use of this system the SC Youth Soccer Board approved a proposal to absorb the $250 initial set-up fee for any affiliated organization signing with Demosphere for the seasonal year 2008-09 by September 1, 2008. If your club is interested in using this on line system, please contact Carol Baker at 1-800-949-9440 extension 122 now before the time runs out.
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SCYSA Coaches' License Requirements
In February 2005, SCYSA BOD approved and mandated certification and licensing courses to provide quality instruction for our coaches and quality development for our players. We encourage all Club Presidents and Directors of Coaching within your club begin this educational process by contacting your District Commissioner or Van Taylor to arrange your course, or visiting our Course Schedule on the website.
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2008 Tournament Winners
THANK YOU to everyone for helping at the 2008 PUBLIX Palmetto State Cup and the 2008 Kohl's American Cup. They were very enjoyable tournaments, and all our players really appreciate the time and effort our volunteers commit to make successful and fun events for everyone.
>>2008 Kohl's American Cup Champs
>>2008 Publix Palmetto State Cup


PUBLIX President's Medal Cup Champions
U13 Boys Div A - Columbia United FC Elite
U13 Girls - Columbia United Elite
U14 Boys Div. A - Carolina FC
U14 Boys Div. B - Columbia United FC Crescent
U14 Girls - Congaree Rapid Red
U13 Boys Div B - Charleston United Thunder
U14 Boys - USA United
SPRING 2008 Publix Challenge Cup Champions
CESA 94 Boys Premier
CESA 94 Girls Premier
Columbia United FC 93 Boys Elite
CESA 93 Girls Premier

Coaching Courses
E Certification Course
Dates: July 18-20, 2008
Times: July 18th 6:00-9:00pm
Saturday July 19th 8:30am-5:00pm
Sunday July 20th 1:00-5:00pm
Cost: $60
Location: Lander University Soccer Field, Greenwood, S.C.
Contact: Van Taylor vtaylor@lander.edu
864-388-8291

D License Course
Dates: July 18-20 and 25-27, 2008
Date: July 18 & 25 6:00-9:00pm
Date: July 19 & 26 8:30am-5:00pm
Sunday July 20 & 27 1:00-5:00pm
Location: Lander University soccer Field, Greenwood, S.C.
Cost: $125
Contact: Van Taylor vtaylor@lander.edu
864-388-8291

E Certification Coaching Course
Dates: July 18-20, 2008
Times: Friday July 18 6:00-9:00pm
Saturday July 19 8:30am-5pm
Sunday July 20 1:00-5:00pm
Cost: $60
Location: Ballentine Park-Field Sessions/Nelson Mullins Building 17th Floor, Downtown Columbia
Contact: Gregg Vallee
gvallee@truvista.net
803-556-0382


D License Coaching Course
Dates: July 18-20 and 25-27, 2008
Times: Friday July 18 6:00-9:00pm
Saturday July 19 8:30am-5:00pm
Sunday July 20 1:00-5:00PM
(Same time schedule both weekends)
Cost: $125
Location: Ballentine Park- Field Sessions/ Classroom Sessions Nelson Mullins Building 17th Floor Downtown Columbia
Contact: Gregg Vallee
gvallee@truvista.net
803-556-0382

D License course
Dates: July 25-27 and August 1-3, 2008
Times: Friday July 25th and August 1st 6:00-9:00pm
Saturday July 26th and August 2nd 8:30am-5:00pm
Sunday July 27th and August 3rd 1:00-5:00pm
(Same schedule for both weekends)
Location: Jones Center 391 Egypt Road,Mount Pleasant, S.C. 29464
Cost: $125
Contact: Jeremy Aven
javen@townofmountpleasant.com
843-884-2528

Youth Module Course
Date: August 11, 2008
Times: 6:00-9:00pm
Cost: $25
Location: Gibson Road, Lexington, S.C.
Contact: Jeff Alexander jeff.alexander@roche.com

E Certification Course
Date: August 8-10, 2008
Times: Friday August 8th 6:00-9:00pm
Saturday August 9th 8:30am-5:00pm
Sunday August 10th 1:00-5:00pm
Location: MESA Complex
Cost: $60
Contact: Pearse Tormey
Tormey@aol.com
864-329-1113

D License Course
Dates: August 8-10 and 22-24, 2008
Times: Friday August 8th and 22nd 6:00-9:00pm
Saturday August 9th and 23rd 8:30am-5:00pm
Sunday August 10th and 24th 1:00-5:00pm
Location: MESA Complex
Cost: $125
Contact: Pearse Tormey
Tormey@aol.com
864-329-1113

E License course
Dates: September 12-14, 2008
Times: Friday September 12th 6:00-9:00pm
Saturday September 13th 8:30am-5:00pm
Sunday September 14th 1:00-5:00pm
Cost: $60
Location: Jones Center 391 Egypt Road
Mount Pleasant, S.C. 29464
Contact: Jeremy Aven
javen@townofmountpleasant.com
843-884-2528

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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