Notes on October 27 Board Meeting
October 29th, 2008
Sounders FC. Ryan Gustafson a youth liaison for the Sounders FC will be working with our club and others to build a strong relationship between the Sounders and clubs in Western Washington.
League Play (November 1st and 2nd). Duane announced that the final County recreation league tournament will be played at Skagit River Park in Burlington. Field assignments will be changed. Most teams have been informed of the change. If you have any questions, please contact Duane. duanehenson@yahoo.com.
If your team wishes to change any of your remaining fall league matches, you must do so NOW. Contact Duane.
Sideline Behavior. Skagit Refs received a report of inappropriate coach, sideline, and player behavior at a match last weekend. Coaches and Managers: It is your responsibility to ensure that your conduct, that of your players and their parents on the sidelines meets the highest standards of youth soccer. Shortly, we will send all NWUnited members and coaches a reminder of appropriate conduct at matches. And for that matter, at practices also. We are also revising our standards to make clear that inappropriate language and behavior violate commitments to the club, the team, and youth soccer.
State Cup. 14 teams have registered. If you are doing one of the State cups and are not already registered, do so NOW. Contact Eric Magnuson for information. registrar@skvysa.org.
Practices at MVHS. High school playoff games may interfere with your regular practice times as MVHS. Managers: Please keep your teams informed of changes.
Sarah Minton is revising the November practice schedule and will make it available shortly. Thanks, Sarah.
Uniforms. Drew Smiley of Soccer City showed a full range of Nike uniforms to the Board. The Clubs decision on uniforms is due soon so that uniforms for 2009/2010 teams can be delivered just after May tryouts. Tracy will meet with Diadora reps.
Coaching Committee. Looking for volunteers for their essential work. The committee will begin selecting 2009/10 coaches over the next few months. Contact Jame Witzel if you are interested in helping out. witzels@netzero.net.
Contract Committee. A contract committee was formed to set out the Club’s training and coach support requirements for the coming two years. Chair is Monico Garza. Jame Witzel, Chuck Lamay; Eric Magnusen; Duane Henson; Natalie Briggs; Bob Raymond.
PSSA
–Training. Managers please check to see if you are owed trainings and contact PSSA. PSSA sent out a full schedule for State Cups and the start of the 2009 season. If you haven’t received one, send a request to toddstauber@pugetsoundsocceracademy.com
–Todd announced some spring play options. US Club Soccer willl host a spring league at Starfire. Washington Youth Soccer will also hold a spring league. Todd will keep us informed of the options.
–Please let Todd know your plans for State Cup and a spring season.