I write to you as we begin the 2008-09 travel season to talk frankly about three major issues facing the Club:
1) the quality of our soccer product—what we provide our players/teams and how well they progress,
2) the cost of enhancing quality and success, and
3) the importance of increasing our volunteer base, especially in terms of fundraising. Below, I discuss each of these issues and provide our plans for addressing them.
Bob Crandall will once again lead the program with the help of the Club. He can be reached at
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We have scheduled an organizational meeting/practice for Sunday, Nov. 16, 5-6:30 pm, indoors in the old gym at Gavin Park. At that meeting, Bob will provide info on the program, registration, costs, etc. (There is also a second organizational meeting/practice on Sunday, Dec. 14, 5-6:30 pm, at Gavin for those unable to make the first one.)
We have already scheduled 10 indoor practices, all on Sundays at Gavin from 5-6:30 pm: Nov. 16; Dec. 14; Jan. 4, 11, and 25; Feb. 1, 8, and 22; March 1 and 8.
The SWYSC has established the following committees:
If you are interested in joining any of the committees shown, contact the Peter MacDonald or the Committee chair listed below. We really appreciate and want your support...
Any boy interested in joining the Club’s U10B Boys team should contact Coach Tom Rogan at
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Tom coaches several premier teams as well as the Bethlehem Girls Varsity. He is one of the best coaches in the area. Age requirements: In order to qualify for this age level, you cannot have been 10 on or before July 31, 2008.
All nine-year olds are eligible for this team. If you turned 8 on or before July 31, 2008, you would also be eligible for this team. For details, please call Peter MacDonald at 518-926-8822.
We are now in the process of registering PLAYERS, MANAGERS, COACHES, and ASSISTANT COACHESfor the 2008-2009 Travel soccerseason.All registrations MUST be done on line by a parent.The only form that needs to be downloaded this year is the NEW MEDICAL RELEASE FORM.
Once again this year, the Saratoga Youth Soccer Club is running a donation program during the May Day tournament to benefit a Grassroots soccer program in the Dominican Republic.
Last year, nearly one hundred pairs of cleats were collected and donated. This year, we are hoping to up our quota.
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