Urbana Soccer Association Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Ijamsville Methodist Church
Attendees: David Ward, Herbert Avila, Stephanie Downs, Al Selwyn, Karen Selwyn, Harry Hurst, Darren Heavner, Tony Reed, Sean Lee
USA President David Ward called the meeting to order at 7:39pm.
Minutes: The April meeting minutes were approved by Herbert Avila and seconded by Harry Hurst.
Registrar’s Report: (Karen Selwyn) Karen will no longer be stepping down as Registrar as there were no volunteers for the Registrar position. Fall 2006 Flyers will go out to the schools and an ad will be placed in the New Market/Urbana Gazette. Urbana will have on-line registration this year starting June 1st and will no longer be accepting mail-in registrations. The on-line registration will allow you to register for any Urbana soccer program, pick uniform sizes, order merchandise, make a donation and volunteer to coach. There will be two walk-in Registrations in June at the Pavilion at Urbana Park on Saturdays 6/17 & 6/24. Times are 9:00-12:00 each day.
Treasurers Report: (Herbert Avila) There is $14,203.11 in the Operating Budget. Equipment still needs to be paid. The Field Fund has $12,445.75 after a $2,430 transfer (486 players x $5) from the Operating Budget.
Vice President’s Report: (Harry Hurst) Fall 2006 field request forms will be sent to WKMS and UES in June. We are requesting field use for Monday through Friday.
Secretary’s Report: (Stephanie Downs) Nothing to report.
Coaches Education: (David Ward) There will be a Dutch International Week in Hagerstown from July 2-7. This is an advanced training week long course and the cost is $450.00. This course is strongly suggested for Division 1 U12 and U14 coaches. It does require your own funds and vacation time! There will be a D License course held in Middletown on July 13-16. See http://msysa.org/ for more information.
A Curriculum for the U6 Program will be introduced during the Fall 2006 season and will be similar to the U8 curriculum. 4 year old players will be grouped together and 5 year old players will be grouped together.
Post Mortem meetings will be held for U8 and U10 coaches (probably before the end of the season).
David will work on a U12 curriculum over the winter.
Equipment: (Herbert Avila) Herbert will order replacement feet/stakes for the Kwik goals. There are extra ice packs in the first aid kit in the shed.
Merchandise - (Harry Hurst) Harry will look into adding backpacks to our merchandise inventory and will add our current soccer bags to the merchandise list.
Field Maintenance: (Rod McNiff/David Ward David has verbal approval from WKMS and FCPS to re-surface two of the fields during the Fall 2006 season. David will need to send in a written request to the school and line up the contractor. The Field fund will be used to finance this effort. End of season maintenance will need to be done: take down goals, haul to the shed and lock game goals on the upper field.
U10 Fall 2006 Kick-Off Week (David Ward) Urbana Soccer will host professionally-staffed training for all the U10 players during the first week of the Fall 2006 Season. Training sessions for U10s will be every day from 5:00-8:00 during that first week (July 31 – August 4. The cost will be $55 per family.
Division 1 Tryouts (David Ward) David sent out the tryout information to the Association: Wednesday, May 31st for U12 (Girls Upper Field, Coed Lower Field), Thursday, June 1st for U14 (Girls Upper Field, Coed Lower Field), Friday, June 2nd for Rain date, Monday, June 5th for U14 (Girls Lower Field, Coed Upper Field), Tuesday, June 6th for U12 (Girls Lower Field, Coed Upper Field) and Friday, June 9th for Rain date. The tryouts will be held from 6:00-8:00p.m.
Division 1 Tryout Coaching Staff:
U12 Girls: Robin Humphreys
U12 Coed: Andy Keen
U14 Girls: Al Selwyn
U14 Coed: Clif Carey
MSYSA Meeting(David Ward) David will be attending this meeting on Sunday, May 21st at 4:00 in Columbia.
PentaLeague Day at Urbana Park (David Ward) This will be held on Saturday, June 3rd from 10-2 (in two shifts). World Cup 4v4 format. Players will be from both FC Frederick and Urbana. An Ice Cream treat will be provided to the players.
Coaches Game and Picnic (Stephanie Downs) The Urbana Soccer Association Coaches Game and Picnic will be held on Sunday, May 21st at 4:00. Stephanie will send out a reminder email this week.
College Scholarships (Karen Selwyn) The deadline for completing the application was May 15th. The BOD will review the applications and vote on a scholarship winner.
Participation Awards (Brenda Rayno) Participation awards have been ordered U10 players and up and should be in soon. U6 and U8 players trophies should be in.
Pictures (Charlotte Jordan) Most of the pictures are in. U6 and Coaches plaques are still outstanding. Charlotte should be getting in touch with coaches to let them know where to pick up the pictures.
Tournaments (David Ward)
MSC 4v4 –May 29th 4v4 Tournament in Middletown on Memorial Day.
MAYAA U8 – June 10th All Urbana U8 teams have been registered.
BASC U10 and above – June 17th & 18th Frederick County Teams, Father’s Day Weekend in Boonsboro.
Mid-Atlantic (Soccerplex) – June 17th & 18th
McDonald’s SoccerFest 4v4 – July 8th & 9th 4v4 Tournament that is taking place in Columbia, MD.
The Association will be pay the entry fees for the MAYAA,BASC and Mid-Atlantic (Equivalent of the BACS fee) tournaments.
Passing Patch Program (David Ward) Urbana will add another patch program for passing on wooden walls. Players must alternate Left and Right feet while passing against the wall, ball cannot stop and play must occur beyond a 2 yard line. There will be patches for 10, 25, 50, 75 & 100 passes. David will order new center patches and we will be able to use the current number patches.
Summer Pick Up Games (David Ward) The Adult & Youth pick up soccer games will be held on Mondays starting Monday, June 12th. Ice Cream treats will be provided for the youth players. The High School pick up soccer games will be held on Tuesdays starting on Tuesday, June 13th. Pizza will be provided after the game. The games will be held from 7:00 p.m. until dark.
Summer Soccer Camps (David Ward) The South County Soccer Camp at Urbana High School will be held on June 19th – 23rd. The UK Elite Soccer Camp will be held at Urbana Elementary on July 10th – 14th.
Elections (All): David Ward was elected President, Sean Lee was elected Secretary and Karen Selwyn was elected as the At Large Board Member.
New Business: (All)
Rough Play and unsportsmanlike behavior that is witnessed during games should be reported to Karen by the head coach and will be forwarded to FCYSL.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:21 p.m.
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Next meeting will be June 20, 2006 , 7:30 p.m. |
