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May 11, 2012 - Spring Soccer Wrap-Up

5/11/2012 12:00:00 AM

SPRING SOCCER NEWS – Season Wrap-Up

Final Games – Next week is the last week of Spring Soccer. It has been a great spring season with great parent help and players having fun playing the beautiful game.

Equipment Check In – U8-U12 Coaches will check in jerseys and equipment on the last night of games. Tuesday, May 15^th from 7pm – 8:30pm & Thursday, May 17^th from 7pm – 8:30pm at concession stand equipment room. U6 Coaches will check in jerseys and equipment on Saturday, May 19^th after games at the concession stand equipment room. Any missing jerseys tops will be charged a $25 replacement fee.

This last week of soccer also overlaps with first week of baseball games. You must get your jersey top to your coach by the last game.

Nominations – Coaches, Parents and Fans….the nomination form and criteria info is posted to the website under AWARDS tab. Please submit your nominations via email or mail by May 17^th. The Awards committee will finalize winners for the Fall Picnic on Aug 5^th. Some local winners move onto the State and Regional award levels. Please recognize those that have contributed to this past fall/spring seasons.

Player Ratings – Coaches will need to email your player ratings to current division coordinators. Player ratings are used each fall to help balance teams during the fall selection process. If you know a player is moving to the next division, please rate them for the next level. Ratings are due next week.

Jewelry – Soccer Jewelry sales were a big hit. If you need a birthday or graduation gift, view inventory and call Roxanne to place/pickup your item.

Free Jerseys – Over a dozen parents have won free jerseys in the past for the program. Register to win! End June 30th.

Fall Soccer Dates – Mark your calendars for Registration, Rec Games and HS Games schedules.

Coordinator Positions – Looking to fill coordinator positions for the Fall seasons and beyond with time and talents of our parents. View List.

SDNG 200th Returns Home - Tomorrow, Saturday, May 12th with parade starting at 8:45 am. Line the Streets to Support our Troops returning home. U6 games will be played as scheduled.

April 11, 2012 - Spring Soccer Update

4/12/2012 12:00:00 AM

SPRING SOCCER – Week one underway!

Housekeeping Items:

Lost & Found – Please turn in lost items into the concession stand and look for them there.

Weather – Weather – Weather – With such a nice winter, early spring we forget that temps are still chilly and with any chance of welcome rain we can get, cold/rainy/wind isn’t the most pleasant to be out in. Weather is watched daily per forecast and radar readings at 4pm each day. Games will be canceled accordingly. Cancelations will be announced via mass email, radio and front page of the website by 4pm on game nights. U6 parents are responsible for checking the email you have on registration and front page of website on Saturday mornings, before you head out for games. As an association, we don’t want anyone to miss any games as much as possible; however as a parents, a game in cold/wet/windy weather, is not worth a sick child during the school year and missed work days, either.

Trash – Please PICK UP the trash as you leave the fields. It was a little embarrassing looking out on the fields Tuesday night at the mess that was left behind. EVERYONE needs to respect the Facilities. Garbage cans are placed on all sides of the fields as you leave. THANK YOU for your cooperation.

Game Areas – It is helpful for coaches and players to be on the opposite side of parents and fans. Please consider sitting on the opposite side of the team during games.

Healthy Concessions – Robyn continues to provide fruit and healthy snack options at the concession stand. Send your player to the concession stand for a GREEN snack. You can go to http://www.facebook.com/MunchCodeSD or http://www.healthysd.gov/Communities/default.aspx for more information on healthy communities.

Practice Space Reminder – Jefferson Elementary South grass area is used by YMCA in the spring. Please use PILC or other park options for practices. Thanks.

FREE Jerseys - Enter to win FREE jerseys for CASA teams....follow link here

APRIL 28^th & April 29^th – BIG SOCCER WEEKEND in PIERRE

With all the traveling that we all do year round for all the different activities our kids are in, CASA wants to be able to provide competition here at home and bring people into the community for soccer action. With hosting an event at home, we look for many hands to help make this event a huge success. Save gas and food money and sleep in your own bed this soccer weekend; while signing up to help for different volunteer shifts during the event.

· U10 Rec Tournament – So far we have 12 teams signed up to play and just heard of 3 more to come in. That averages to 150 players + parents and referees. If your player is playing in the tournament, please sign up for a volunteer spot.

· Friendly Scrimmages – We are working with a variety of soccer associations to bring U12-U19 friendly scrimmage games to Pierre the same weekend. We currently are planning on 12-24 games being played with Rapid City, Aberdeen, Brookings, Chamberlain and Pierre. We’ll average 150 players + parents for these games. All CASA members are encouraged to sign up to help volunteer for this event. What a great opportunity to bring in extra money for the community and the soccer program.

· Midwestern Regional League (MRL) – The MRL program is a regional competition platform within US Youth Soccer. Teams have to earn application to compete at the regional level. Two SD teams and one ND team will be meeting in Pierre April 28^th and April 29^th to scrimmage. These teams rotate to different locations during the year for competition. If you’d like to take in a U17 MRL game, they will be playing at PILC soccer fields, Sat and Sun. With 3 teams of players, coaches and referees we can expect around 75 people for this part of the weekend.

We are looking at about 300 visitors to our soccer community the weekend of April 28^th and April 29^th. This is a great way to showcase Pierre, but a few people can’t pull this event off alone. It will take the CASA families to pull this off and make it an even bigger event for next year. SIGN UP to volunteer on the website…under TOURNAMENTS! Thank you!

· Sponsorships – With 300+ soccer fans coming to Pierre the weekend of April 28^th and April 29^th, this is a great way for your business to advertise at this event. Sponsorships are $200 to have your Business advertised at the event. Your business will be advertised on the website and concession stand for any donated items for the event. Email your request to pierresdsoccer@hotmail.com or call Kim at 280-1561 to help Sponsor this event.

Soccer Jewelry – Do you need a little bling to add to your soccer cheer gear attire? If you’re looking for a special graduation or birthday gift for the soccer people in your life…CASA will be selling soccer jewelry starting the weekend of April 28^th and April 29^th at the soccer fields.

Soccer Jerseys – CASA will be replacing jerseys used for fall and spring soccer. If your business would like to sponsor a set of jerseys, your company logo will be placed on the front of the jerseys with a life span of 5 – 6 years of wear. Jersey Sponsorships are $500 for a set. Email pierresdsoccer@hotmail.com or call Kim at 280-1561 or Bobi at 280-8672.

PHEW – It takes a lot of work behind the scenes to play a game of soccer. It will take even more work for all of us to play A LOT of soccer this weekend.

THANK YOU to ALL OUR SOCCER FAMILIES that make SOCCER a SUCCESS!

Soccer – Keep it Simple and Fun! Get out and Get in the Game!

March 31st

3/31/2012 12:00:00 AM

THANK YOU!
To all the parents that volunteered Saturday. The field and equipment volunteers had PILC done by Noon.
The Ref Clinic prepped refs for a Fun season! 38 coaches attended youth coaches module training.
Thank you to Mr. Kaiser at Jefferson, Mr. Whalen at HS and Beck Bowers at Boys & Girls Club for use of facilities.
Thank you to all the players that scrimmaged at the trainings.
What a beautiful day to kick off the Spring Soccer season, with lots of soccer family talent and time.
Are you ready for some Futbol?
Have some Super Soccer fun!

March 2012

3/22/2012 12:00:00 AM

WELCOME to 2012 SPRING SOCCER SEASON

Lots of Information to Review…always go to www.pierresoccer.com for more information.

PARENTS

Coaches – will be contacting you later this week or early next after they receive their team lists regarding pre-season practices.
Games – Games start the Monday after Easter weekend and go thru the week before school is out. The schedule will be posted the weekend of March 30^th.
Weather – Please dress players according to the weather. Games will be cancelled due to weather conditions for health and safety reasons. Announcements are made by 4pm on the website, mass email and radio.
Equipment – Shin Guards are required. Soccer shoes may be worn for baseball, BUT baseball shoes can not be worn for soccer.
Spectator Area – will be on the opposite side of the player area on U8, U10 & U12 fields.
Goal Safety – is the responsibility of all CASA members. Each team will need to have a parent assist with goal locations and anchoring prior to each game and practice. All parents should direct kids away from playing on goals at all times.
Concession Stand Duty – Watch for information from your coach on which night your team is scheduled to work in the concession stand.
Field Set Up – March 31^st – Watch for more details on equipment and field set up and painting. If you signed up for the equipment and field committee, please make plans to attend. (Coaches training supersedes field set up.)
U10 Rec Tournament – April 28^th & April 29^th in Pierre. Lots of help will be needed to prep on April 27^th and volunteers for the weekend. It is always nice to not travel for an event, but we also need extra hands to make this event a success. Watch for details coming soon.

COACHES

THANK YOU to ALL the parents that are coaching this Spring!
Coaches MEMO via email and posted to Coaches Tab on Website.
On-line Disclosures – Any coach who didn’t do the back ground check process in the fall MUST do one this spring BEFORE rosters can be certified. Please do that ASAP.
Contact Team members from your team rosters.
Practices can begin Monday, March 26^th, weather pending.
Coaches Training per division – March 31^st…Must read Pre-Training materials linked on website.
Equipment check out – March 26^th & March 27^th 6pm-7pm at PILC concession stand.

REFS

Draft Schedule – Watch for draft schedule and reply with availability to Ref Coordinator ASAP.
Referee Training is March 31^st for both New and Veteran referees.

PLAYERS

Get Ready for some Soccer Fun!

December 2011

12/19/2011 12:00:00 AM

December 2011 Newsletter Includes:
(go to newsletter...click here)

Seasons Greetings...
Spring Soccer...
Volunteer Areas...
New Registration Rates...
Coordinator Positions...
Trainings (Coaches & Refs)...
HS School Soccer...
Goal Safety...
Healthy Concessions/Snacks...
Fundraisers...
Coaches...
Parents...
Players...
HS Coaches Application...
Dates to Remember...

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from CASA!

November 7th News

11/7/2011 12:00:00 AM

FUN PASTA Fundraiser

All CASA Families are helping with this event.

On-line Sales running NOW – Nov15th – Delivery to front door (shipping applied)

Brochure Sales running NOW – Nov 15^th – Delivery of product 2 weeks after Nov. 16^th

Turn in Brochure Orders Nov. 16^th 6pm-8pm at AGC Building

These are great gift ideas for those hard to buy for on your list.

Top 5 Sellers receive gift certificates

Questions? Contact Kim at toddandkimm@hotmail.com

CASA PARENT SURVEY

To better serve our members and gather feedback, CASA has posted a Parent Survey on the front page of www.pierresoccer.com. Please participate in the survey to help better organize and plan for the future direction and mission of Capital Area Soccer. CASA runs on parent power and without great parents it would be hard to pull this program off for all the Ft. Pierre/Pierre kids to get out in the game, stay fit and have fun.

THANK YOU to everyone who helps in one way or another.

CASA BOARD

DUELING DUOS PIANO SHOW – November 18^th

SOCCER FUNDRAISER

AmericInn, Ft. Pierre – 8:00pm – 10:30pm

Celebrating Soccer Fans & Parents - Everyone Welcome!

(must be 18 years and older)

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

· Advanced Tickets are $15 single / $25 couple

· At the Door Tickets are $25 single / $35 couple

· Front Row Tables are $200 or $150 for a Table of 8 Tickets

Tickets on Sale at:

· All-Around Graphics

· Office Plus

· Pier 347

· Jake’s

· BPro

· Say What

· Ticket Coordinator…see list on website

· Also order tickets at www.pierresoccer.com

On FACEBOOK – 1 Free Ticket to the 10^th & 20^th NEW LIKE and RSVP at GOVS SOCCER.

Food, Folks & Fun! Drinks sold separately

Silent Auction Items listed on Website.

This is a great way to celebrate our parents who give so much time to providing kids with soccer in the Pierre/Ft Pierre area. And to our fans who contribute to the program in so many different ways.

THANK YOU & CELEBRATE!

Coordinators Needed

Field Coordinator(s) [painting fields] starting end of March

Equipment Coordinator(s) [goals] starting end of March

NEW! – Referee Whistle Stop

1^st Annual Referee Training (after ref certification test). CASA will be offering ref training to new and veteran refs during this event. Friday night will cover ref drills, safety, rules and Q&A session with Saturday focusing on play by play officiating of different division scrimmages. This event will help veteran refs mentor young refs to become more confident in their officiating with real-life game scenarios. WORKING TOGETHER in officiating, playing or coaching a beautiful game is GOAL.

Mark your Calendars for March 30^th & 31^st. Go to REF PAGE for more details.

*CASA is in need of more adult refs…watch for the Ref Certification Class coming soon!

COACHES – Mark your calendars!

March 5^th – Team Selection / Rules & Regs Mtg

March 31^st – Youth Coaching Modules – U6/U8 (9am-noon) – U10/U12 (1pm-4pm)

State Director of Coaching is putting on this modules…100% participation is required.

Indoor Soccer – Go to www.pierresoccer.com for updates.

November 1st News

11/1/2011 12:00:00 AM

FUN PASTA Fundraiser

All CASA Families are helping with this event.

On-line Sales running NOW – Nov15th – Delivery to front door (shipping applied)

Brochure Sales running NOW – Nov 15^th – Delivery of product 2 weeks after Nov. 16^th

Turn in Brochure Orders Nov. 16^th 6pm-8pm at AGC Building

These are great gift ideas for those hard to buy for on your list.

Top 5 Sellers receive gift certificates

Questions? Contact Kim at toddandkimm@hotmail.com

CASA PARENT SURVEY

THANK YOU to everyone who helps in one way or another.

CASA BOARD

DUELING DUOS PIANO SHOW – November 18^th

SOCCER FUNDRAISER

AmericInn, Ft. Pierre – 8:00pm – 10:30pm

Celebrating Soccer Fans & Parents - Everyone Welcome!

(must be 18 years and older)

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

· Advanced Tickets are $15 single / $25 couple

· At the Door Tickets are $25 single / $35 couple

· Front Row Tables are $200 or $150 for a Table of 8 Tickets

Tickets on Sale at:

· All-Around Graphics

· Office Plus

· Pier 347

· Jake’s

· BPro

· Say What

· Ticket Coordinator…see list on website

· Also order tickets at www.pierresoccer.com

On FACEBOOK – 1 Free Ticket to the 10^th & 20^th NEW LIKE and RSVP at GOVS SOCCER.

Food, Folks & Fun! Drinks sold separately

Silent Auction Items listed on Website.

This is a great way to celebrate our parents who give so much time to providing kids with soccer in the Pierre/Ft Pierre area. And to our fans who contribute to the program in so many different ways.

THANK YOU & CELEBRATE!

Coordinators Needed

Field Coordinator(s) [painting fields] starting end of March

Equipment Coordinator(s) [goals] starting end of March

NEW! – Referee Whistle Stop

Mark your Calendars for March 30^th & 31^st. Go to REF PAGE for more details.

CASA is in need of more adult refs…watch for the Ref Certification Class coming soon!

Indoor Soccer – Go to www.pierresoccer.com for updates.

End Oct News

10/24/2011 12:00:00 AM

DUELING DUOS PIANO SHOW – November 18^th

SOCCER FUNDRAISER

AmericInn, Ft. Pierre – 8:00pm – 10:30pm

Celebrating Soccer Fans & Parents - Everyone Welcome!

(must be 18 years and older)

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

· Advanced Tickets are $15 single / $25 couple

· At the Door Tickets are $25 single / $35 couple

· Front Row Tables are $200 or $150 for a Table of 8 Tickets

Tickets on Sale at:

· All-Around Graphics

· Office Plus

· Pier 347

· Jake’s

· BPro

· Say What

· Ticket Coordinator…see list on website

· Also order tickets at www.pierresoccer.com

On FACEBOOK – 1 Free Ticket to the 10^th & 20^th NEW LIKE and RSVP at GOVS SOCCER.

Food, Folks & Fun! Drinks sold separately

Silent Auction Items listed on Website.

This is a great way to celebrate our parents who give so much time to providing kids with soccer in the Pierre/Ft Pierre area. And to our fans who contribute to the program in so many different ways.

THANK YOU & CELEBRATE!

FUN PASTA Fundraiser

On-line Sales running NOW – Nov15th – Delivery to front door (shipping applied)

Brochure Sales running Nov 1^st – Nov 15^th – Delivery of product 2 weeks after Nov. 16^th

Turn in Brochure Orders Nov. 16^th 6pm-8pm at AGC Building

Top 5 Sellers receive gift certificates

Questions? Contact Kim at toddandkimm@hotmail.com

Coordinators Needed

Field Coordinator(s) [painting fields] starting end of March

Equipment Coordinator(s) [goals] starting end of March

NEW! – Referee Whistle Stop

Mark your Calendars for March 30^th & 31^st. Go to REF PAGE for more details.

CASA is in need of more adult refs…watch for the Ref Certification Class coming soon!

PIZZA RANCH Fundraiser – TONIGHT & TOMORROW

Eat In or Carry Out to raise funds for the HS Soccer Program.

October 24^th and October 25^th

Indoor Soccer – Go to www.pierresoccer.com for updates.

Mid-October News

10/13/2011 12:00:00 AM

DUELING DUOS PIANO SHOW – November 18^th

SOCCER FUNDRAISER

AmericInn, Ft. Pierre – 8:00pm – 10:30pm

Celebrating Soccer Fans & Parents - Everyone Welcome!

(must be 18 years and older)

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

· Advanced Tickets are $15 single / $25 couple

· At the Door Tickets are $25 single / $35 couple

· Front Row Tables are $200 or $150 for a Table of 8 Tickets

Tickets on Sale at:

· All-Around Graphics

· Office Plus

· Pier 347

· Jake’s

· BPro

· Say What

· Ticket Coordinator…see list on website

· Also order tickets at www.pierresoccer.com

On FACEBOOK – 1 Free Ticket to the 10^th & 20^th NEW LIKE and RSVP at GOVS SOCCER.

Food, Folks & Fun! Drinks sold separately

Silent Auction Items listed on Website.

This is a great way to celebrate our parents who give so much time to providing kids with soccer in the Pierre/Ft Pierre area. And to our fans who contribute to the program in so many different ways.

THANK YOU & CELEBRATE!

FUN PASTA Fundraiser

On-line Sales running NOW – Nov15th – Delivery to front door (shipping applied)

Brochure Sales running Nov 1^st – Nov 15^th – Delivery of product 2 weeks after Nov. 16^th

Turn in Brochure Orders Nov. 16^th 6pm-8pm at AGC Building

Top 5 Sellers receive gift certificates

Questions? Contact Kim at toddandkimm@hotmail.com

Coordinators Needed

Assistant Registrar for Indoor Soccer Season – ASAP

Field Coordinator(s) starting end of March

Equipment Coordinator(s) starting end of March

Please contact a board member to help.

Indoor Soccer – Go to www.pierresoccer.com for updates.

October News

10/2/2011 12:00:00 AM

Fall Soccer - Final Game Week

Turn in Jerseys at last game this week.

Bring an extra shirt to your last game and turn in Jerseys and Equipment after your last game either Tuesday, October 4th (U8-U12) or Thursday, October 6th (U8-U12) and Saturday, October 6th (u6)

Field Maintenance - Tuesday, October11th @ 6pm

Goals need to be cleared from the fields and Nets need to be removed and stored for the winter. This will only take an hour if plenty of people come to help.

THANK YOU to ALL our Parents who make every season possible for all our soccer players.

Spring Soccer Registration starts January 23, 2011.

	Lady Govs High School Soccer team is headed to the State Soccer Tournament next week in Mitchell, SD. Follow all the action at www.pierresoccer.com & Facebook. Good Luck Lady Govs!
	Govs High School Soccer team had a Great season. Good Job and Be Proud of your hard work. We love our Govs!

Vacant Coordinator Positions
Please consider your time and talents and making one of these positions your contribution toward the success of the soccer program.

Field Coordinator
Equipment Coordinator
Assistant Registrar
Newsletter Coordinator

Fun Pasta Fundraiser
Who doesn't love Fun Pasta and we are always in need of a one of a kind gift idea. CASA will keep 40% of all sales that will go toward jerseys and equipment. Please read Parent Letter.
Coaches - please pick up your team packets at the concession stand Monday and Tuesday night during games this last week of fall soccer.
Parents - On-line sales can begin immediately, with brochure sales starting Nov 1st thru Nov 15th.
All Sales will be turned in Nov. 16th.
Thank you ahead of time for helping with this event.

Dueling Duos Piano Request Show - Nov 18th
Celebrating our Soccer Fans & Volunteers...Everyone is Welcome so Mark your calendars!
CASA has teamed up with local talent Andy Gibson & Ryno, Dueling Duos for a evening of FUNdraising. Anyone 18 years and older is invited to purchase a ticket for a night out. Advanced tickets are $15 single/ $25 couple. There will also be (5) front row tables of eight available for $200 on a first come first call basis (email: pierresdsoccer@hotmail.com to reserve your front row table). Ticket sale locations will be announced in the next week.

Indoor Soccer starts November 1st.
Coaches Meeting is October 13th. Coaches will contact all registered players after this meeting.
Please review the Indoor Rules & Regs and bookmark the Indoor Soccer tab for season information.
Players interested in playing indoor soccer can contact a division coordinator to register.