Soccer News

PCYS Player Development Program
PCYS is hosting 2010 training. These sessions will concentrate on the technical attributes of the game, focusing primarily on the players themselves. The PCYS board has voted to offer free player development for members of our club. The board has agreed to fund court time for training at The Sentry Sports Center. This training will be offered for 10 weeks of indoor training on Sundays then will be moving to outdoor training on Fridays. ...Click for details about this year's Player Development program.

Classic Soccer
Classic teams participate in the Central Wisconsin Soccer League (CWSL). CWSL offers league play for U10-U19 co-ed and girl teams.  A Classic team is composed of local players interested in advancing their skills through training and higher competition. <Details>
*The annual Parent/Player Meeting for all Competitive Soccer families is on Monday, January 18th at 530-830pm at the Sentry Theater, 1800 N Point Dr, Stevens Point. 

2010 Tournaments
"Frigid Frolic" 3v3 Indoor at SentryWorld February 6, 2010
Schedules:
U10 Girls
U10 Boys
U12 Girls
U12 Boys
U14 Girls
U16 Girls
U16 Boys
"King of the Green" 3v3 Spring Fling April 24, 2010
"Stevens Point Soccer Classic" June 25 - 27, 2010 
"Eastbay Girls Soccer Classic" July 24 - 25, 2010
"Wisconsin U15-18 Girls State Championships" Sept 18, 19 and 25, 26, 2010
"King of the Green" 3v3 Fall Brawl October 24, 2009
Other Indoor Tournament Opportunities... details.

Recreational League
*2010 Rec League Welcome letter*
If you are interested in playing soccer, sign up for the 2009 season:
*2010 Summer Rec League Reg Form*
If you are interested in helping with the recreational league, please leave a message on the PCYS hotline at 715-344-3299 or email Guy Janssen guy@pcys.net. Recreational soccer is played at the Soccer complex on 701 Badger Ave, Stevens Point. 

Select team
Known as "Central Select"
TRYOUTS for the 2009-10 Season will be held at the Portage County Youth Soccer PCYS Complex in June 2009. For specific dates and other information <click here>. Select play offers the most challenging playing and learning environment with quality coaching from all over Central Wisconsin.
Congratulations to the U13 Girls Central FC Select Strikers for making it to the Semifinals of the Wisconsin State Cup Tournament!!
Contact Mark Peel peel1@charter.net, Bill Spees billamy64@gmail.com, Mike Madigan mikem@pcys.net, October Penner october@pcys.net for additional information.

Fields, Equipment, and Safety
*PCYS Spring Clean-Up is Saturday, April 18th, 2009 from 1PM-5P (rain day is April 19th).
*PCYS Complex is being RESEEDED on May 2nd, 2009. *All Fields will be closed until May 18th. 

Coaches
Just a reminder that various coaching education courses are available online. 
Coaches are encouraged to participate before their seasons are in full swing. The schedule of events and online registration are available at: http://ssl.hammerhead.net/wisconsin/coachingcourses.asp.

ODP (Olympic Development Program)
The WYSA ODP Developmental program for birth years 1995 and 1996 is now open for registration. The ODP Developmental program includes 5 district training session and an all district training session. The program is broken up into 4 districts (Madison, Metro Milwaukee, Appleton-Green Bay and Central WI (Stevens Point). Registration information can be found online at: http://www.wiyouthsoccer.com/ODPWebsite/index.asp.

Boosters
PCYS is a volunteer-powered organization.  We need Coaches, Team managers, Committee members, Board members, and Tournament staff. Contact Paula Bell paula@pcys.net, Volunteer coordinator at how you can help by using the forms below:
Sponsorship Opportunities Form
Volunteer form

Goal Keepers
Eric Wiberg of Portage County Youth Soccer has created a Goalkeeper Development Program, available to all soccer players. Eric Wiberg's web site> has additional information. This is a great opportunity to get exposed to excellent keeper coaching!

Referees
If you are interested in becoming a referee, please contact Vern Schroth vschroth@hotmail.com 341-7528... Details

Volunteers 
The PCYS organization would like to ask for your help. Miscellaneous projects that need to be done throughout the year: stuffing envelopes, lining fields, concessions, tournament helpers, volunteer coordinator, board members etc. Inquire at the concessions stand at the soccer complex, leave a message on the PCYS hotline at 715-344-3299, or email Paula Bell paula@pcys.net. Thank you for your support. Portage County Youth Soccer Committee.

U S Youth Soccer News
Youth Soccer Writers - Tell your story and you might see it come to life on Fox Soccer Channel
You could be the next USA Today, Sports Illustrated or ESPN writer and you need somewhere to get your writing published. Become a Youth Soccer Writer. Just complete the short Application Form and submit your story to USYouthSoccer.org. Selected stories could appear on the homepage or could come to life on The US Youth Soccer Show on Fox Soccer Channel.

Kori Quinn ...an amazing 13 year old and integral part of the Viati 95 Girls competitive soccer team, was recently diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma. <Details>

Room Tax Committee opting to fund the $142,000 construction of a parking lot...
A proposal from Portage County Youth Soccer drew the largest sum, with the committee opting to fund the $142,000 construction of a parking lot, lights and fencing for a facility in 2007 and put $25,000 toward a grandstand in 2009. One member remarked the project "epitomized the room tax fund," due in part to the likelihood that tournaments will provide sizable revenue sources.

September is Youth Soccer Month
WEST ALLIS, Wisconsin (September 1, 2009) – Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle has proclaimed September as Youth Soccer Month. “This Proclamation by Governor Doyle encourages us in all we do for the soccer players and their families in Wisconsin”, says Peter Mariahazy, President of the Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association.  Youth Soccer Month is dedicated to increasing awareness of the benefits of playing Youth Soccer in America. Wisconsin is proud to support this effort and further the goals of Youth Soccer Month. Please click here for more about Youth Soccer Month and to view the Wisconsin schedule of events. 
Soccer is Global Day Today (Sept. 15), in conjunction with the national Youth Soccer Month celebration is Soccer is Global Day. Did you know that soccer is the largest sport in the world? Some estimates say that there are over 3.5 billion soccer fans worldwide.

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