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Parent of the Year Award - Stephen Clyburn
2006 SCYSA Publix Parent of the Year Award
Stephen Clyburn (right) was presented with this year's award by local area PUBLIX store manager Mitch Wilson. >>MORE

SCYSA 2006 Presidents’ Workshop, State Council Meeting and Awards Luncheon
During the Awards Luncheon, SCYSA honored our Referee of the Year, Youth Referees of the Year, Coaches of the Year and the SCYSA / Publix Parent of the Year. Congratulations to all for their outstanding achievements and performance. Their commitment to SCYCA and efforts to enhance youth soccer has not gone unnoticed and we thank them. This year’s timely workshop topics and skillful presenters provided a forum for every participating club. >>MORE

SCYSA President's Corner
SCYSA remains committed to a continuing program of open communication with our membership. The SCYSA Board of Directors has worked well together as a group, and the membership has been the beneficiary of the committed good efforts of your Board. All of our programs are sound and remain the standard for quality soccer in South Carolina. >>MORE

Vice President's Report
After only a few weeks of play, it’s a good time to go over a few changes for this new Seasonal Year.
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ODP Administrator Reports
2006–2007 US Youth Soccer SCYSA State Select/ODP Tryouts for Boys will be December 3, 2006, 8:45 -3:30. The Girls first tryout for 2006/07 will be on November 19, 2006 from 8:45 – 3:30. >>MORE

Mid-State District News
The new season has started, and many teams are beginning their league play and tournament play in the Mid-State District. Some tidbits of refresher information may be in order.
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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. Following are a few ideas to keep in mind and hopefully they will help make this soccer year a wonderful experience. >>MORE

Piedmont District ODP Informational Night
Carolina Elite Soccer Academy (CESA) in conjunction with the South Carolina Olympic Development Program will host an ODP informational Clinic on Tuesday, October 10, 2006.
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Coastal District Network
All Coastal Presidents attended the Twenty Ninth Annual SCYSA Presidents' Workshop, State Council Meeting and Awards Luncheon on August 5, 2006 to learn about the NEW seasonal rule changes. >>MORE

Registrar's Corner
Welcome to a crazy, busy, never ending registration period. For new registrars I know this has been a difficult time, but it will get better! Once all this initial registration is completed, then the calm comes for a few weeks. For experienced registrars this year has been confusing with trying to get the coaches licenses, but think what a breeze next year will be! >>MORE

2006 SCYSA Publix Parent of the Year Award

On behalf of Publix, Stephen Clyburn represents an ideal in our soccer communities, an ideal demonstrated by his dedication to South Carolina’s children. He enjoys life and its surroundings and loves his family. SCYSA is extremely proud to present to Stephen Clyburn the 2006 Publix Parent of the Year award. >>MORE

2006 SCYSA Boys Coach of the Year
SCYSA recognizes Coach Ron Sykes for the 2006 SCYSA Boys Coach of the Year because of his dedication and constant attention to his players. While it’s easy to get caught up in winning and losing the game, Coach Sykes knows that healthy growth of the players demands something more than a “W” in the score box. Coach Sykes knows that the game of soccer is the game of life and everyone should be a winner. >>MORE


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2006 SCYSA Girls Coach of the Year
Keith Shrum’s knowledge and hard work with training teams, coupled with a positive approach to the game where fun is emphasized, has given SCYSA pause to honor him with the highest honor for girls’ coaches in South Carolina. SCYSA is proud to bestow this award on one of our finest in the game. Despite his wizened ways in the game, however, he continues to be a student of soccer and tries to find new and fun ways to teach his team. >>MORE

2006 SCYSA Referee of the Year
South Carolina Youth Soccer Association is thrilled to bestow the highest honor on Art Smith, the SCYSA 2006 Adult Referee of the Year. His trustworthy, reliable and self-motivated approach sets an example for everyone in the game, and his desire to become a state referee so that he can assess to that level and help others attain a state badge is another example of the insight demonstrating his unselfish nature. >>MORE

2006 SCYSA Young Female Referee of the Year
Advanced beyond her years in regard to her knowledge of soccer, it’s with great pleasure that SCYSA names Kristi Tempel this year’s SCYSA Young Referee of the Year. Kristi’s knowledge of the game has been demonstrated by her performance as a top-level player as well as a perennial “high 90s” scorer on the annual referee re-certification exam. She has a tremendous amount of experience for her age, having worked several hundred games since her initial certification 5 years ago. >>MORE

2006 Young Male Referee of the Year
It’s always a pleasure to have our children involved in the game of soccer, but those who go beyond the simple pleasures of watching or playing the game, those who educate themselves and work to know the game inside and out are the ones who make soccer happen in our state. South Carolina Youth Soccer Association is pleased to present this award to Kenneth Johnson, the 2006 Young Referee of the Year. >>MORE












South Carolina Youth Soccer Association (SCYSA) is the National State Association for the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) and the United States Youth Soccer Association (USYSA). The purpose of SCYSA is to develop, promote, and administer the game of soccer among players under the age of 19 years.

 

Awards' Nominations Now Available for Download
SCYSA Parent of the Year - pdf
(Entry deadline June 1, 2007)
SCYSA Boys Coach of the Year - pdf
(Entry deadline June 1, 2007)
SCYSA Girls Coach of the Year - pdf
(Entry deadline June 1, 2007)
SCYSA Young Male Referee of the Year - pdf 
(Entry deadline Jan 14, 2007)
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SCYSA Young Female Referee of the Year - pdf
(Entry deadline Jan 14, 2007)
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SCYSA Adult Referee of the Year - pdf
(Entry deadline Jan 14, 2007)
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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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