September marks eighth annual Youth Soccer Month celebration
Nationwide third annual Youth Soccer Month Giant Jersey Tour begins in September
50 college events scheduled
The fun continues this September as US Youth Soccer, the nation's largest youth sports association, announces the eighth annual national Youth Soccer Month – "Celebrating Soccer in America".
"US Youth Soccer looks forward each year to spearheading the Youth Soccer Month initiative. We take great pride in promoting the benefits of playing this wonderful sport including fun, family, friendship and fitness," said John Sutter, president of US Youth Soccer. "More American children play organized soccer than any other sport. This celebration furthers US Youth Soccer's mission to foster the physical, mental and emotional growth and development of America's youth through the sport of soccer at all levels of age and competition." CLICK HERE for more information.
Early registration opens for 2011 US Youth Soccer Workshop
Save 50 percent ($100) off registration before Dec. 15 [link]
US Youth Soccer Awards Gala held in conjunction with annual convention
FRISCO, Texas (Sept. 1, 2010) – Early registration opens today for the 2011 US Youth Soccer Workshop, to be held Feb. 24-26 at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, Ky. Over 2,000 soccer coaches, administrators, referees and enthusiasts are expected at the organization's annual convention.
Registrants can save 50 percent ($100) by registering before Dec. 15.
The event, the largest of its kind for youth sports in North America, features more than 90 educational workshops and demonstrations, including field demonstrations for coaches. In addition to the educational opportunities, the convention features an exhibit hall. The exhibit hall grand opening is Thursday, Feb. 24 from 6-8 p.m. The hall is open Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 100 companies are expected, featuring the latest soccer equipment, technology, apparel, fundraising ideas and more.
Friday evening is highlighted with the US Youth Soccer Awards Gala. The Gala will showcase successes of the past year and over a lifetime. In addition to inducting the fourth class of the US Youth Soccer Hall of Fame, the association will present awards for Recreation and Competitive Coach of the Year (boys and girls), the Dr. Thomas Fleck Award for Excellence in Coaching Education, Administrator and Volunteer of the Year, TOPSoccer Buddy of the Year, Goal and Save of the Year, and Young Referee of the Year (male and female).
In addition to learning from leading clinicians in the areas of coaching and player development, the event will include topics including running a state league, grant writing, criminal hearings and player safety. Registrants will also hear the latest in social networking, marketing for membership growth, Small-Sided Games, youth fitness, club development and referee retention and analysis of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Go to USYouthSoccer.org/Workshop to register now through Dec. 15 and save 50 percent. Prices increase to $150 from Dec. 16-Jan. 31, and then to $200 from Feb. 1-15 when online registration ends. After Feb. 15, registration is only available onsite Feb. 24-26.
Full registration fee includes entry to all sessions, US Youth Soccer Awards Gala, President's Reception and exhibit hall. Registration will not include hotel room reservation; however, US Youth Soccer has secured room blocks for hotels in close proximity to the convention.
The annual convention is the place for those involved in youth soccer.
2011 US Youth Soccer Workshop
Who: Coaches, Referees, Administrators and Exhibitors
What: 2011 US Youth Soccer Workshop
When: Feb. 24-26, 2011
Where: Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, Ky.
Admission: $100 through Dec. 15, $150 Dec. 16-Jan. 31, $200 Feb. 1-15
Register: www.USYouthSoccer.org/Workshop
New board members elected at 2010 US Youth Soccer AGM
New president, secretary and member at large named
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (July 26, 2010) – The US Youth Soccer membership recently elected new board members at the Annual General Meeting at Overland Park Sheraton in Overland Park, Kan.
John Sutter, former US Youth Soccer member at large, is the new president. Alan Blinzler, president of Kansas State Youth Soccer Association, was elected secretary. John Murphy, former chairman of the board of California Youth Soccer Association-North, is the new member at large.
Larry Monaco maintains a seat on the board of directors as immediate past president. Monaco retired after serving as president for the past four years.
For a complete list of US Youth Soccer Board of Directors, visit
http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/aboutus/BoardofDirectors.asp.
This weekend, 12 champions were named at the
US Youth Soccer National Championships. Learn more about the event, see scores and more at
http://championships.usyouthsoccer.org.
Blinzler Becomes US Youth Soccer Secretary
Zarate Becomes Kansas Youth Soccer President
OLATHE, Kan. (July 26, 2010) – Jose Zarate of the KCK Soccer Association has become the new Kansas Youth Soccer President with the election of Alan Blinzler to the US Youth Soccer Board of Directors in the position of Secretary.
Official Vehicle of State Associations
Toyota is the Official Vehicle of Iowa Soccer Association, Kansas State Youth Soccer Association, Missouri Youth Soccer Association, Nebraska State Soccer Association, North Dakota Youth Soccer and South Dakota Youth Soccer which gives Toyota sponsorship in the heartland encompassing six states of their Midwest Region.
Together the states represent over 126,00 youth and adult soccer players, 12,500 coaches, 5,700 referees and 2,000 administrators throughout the states.
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Partner Programs
Toyota and the State Associations partnered to develop special programs:
Toyota Tips Monthly Podcasts is a program where dealers from across the region help deliver monthly tips for players and parents. You can watch the latest tips on the player above or click on the links to see the previous year of tips.
theTOYOTAway is a sportsmanship education enews. Each issue has messages from different State Associations which include sportsmanship, coaches corner, supporting soccer and contacting your State Association. These are state specific sent out by each state.
Toyota President's Award
Each year, Kansas Youth Soccer pays tribute to outstanding soccer people by selecting someone for the Kansas Youth Soccer Toyota President's Award. This award acknowledges the efforts of a special soccer person who goes the extra mile for the sport and has a positive impact on the development of soccer in his or her community.
Take the opportunity to say "Thanks!" to these distinguished individuals and nominate them for this honor. Our state selection will join the award winners from Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, South Dakota and North Dakota and be eligible for further recognition for the Midwest Soccer Alliance Toyota President's Award. For more information and selection criteria, CLICK HERE
Put your member discount to work today!
Kansas Youth Soccer is pleased to introduce Eastbay as its "Official and Exclusive Apparel and Footwear Supplier". Eastbay is a leading worldwide supplier of athletic footwear, apparel and sports equipment by way of direct mail catalog and internet sales. Its inventory features top athletic brands such as adidas, ASICS, Reebok, Converse, New Balance, Saucony and Nike.
CLICK HERE to get team discount information
Referee Risk Management and Background Checks
Effective July 1, 2009, all referees who are 18-years-old or older during a seasonal year that will be working Kansas Youth Soccer sanctioned leagues, tournaments or friendly games must complete a Referee Online Disclosure Form and submit a completed Referee Risk Management Form with $10 annual fee to Kansas Youth Soccer.
All referees who are 18 and above will have a mandatory background check performed. Referees will NOT be permitted to work any Kansas Youth Soccer event if he or she has not completed an Online Disclosure and been approved by Risk Management.
If you are registered as a coach in one of Kansas Youth Soccer Affiliate Member Leagues for the 2009-10 seasonal year, the Affiliate Member League will be invoiced the $10 annual coach fee which will be applied toward the background check.
Welcome to "thetournamentcenter.com"
This site was just released and in the coming months will grow to over 150 tournaments listed in six states. In the first few weeks, only state run tournaments will be posted and by January all tournaments for 2010 in the six states will be posted. - Learn More
Designed to bring together all the participants in soccer to improve the game -
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Get The 411 News You Can Use from US Youth Soccer
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for Grants and Awards Programs from US Youth Soccer and Partners
Check out the US Youth Soccer Multimedia Videos
Sign the Petition to Bring the World Cup to Kansas City!
Kansas Youth Soccer Looking Forward to New Wizards Stadium
Video Stadium Update From Wizards President Robb Heineman
Fans, head to the official Kansas City Wizards blog for an update on stadium progress from OnGoal CEO and Wizards President Robb Heineman.
To see the video, visit:
http://www.hillcrestroadblog.com/2009/12/rh-stadium-update.htm
KSYSA Approved Player Contract Form
KSYSA Approved Player Contract Form
- Sample player contract (Rule 3.14.4) approved by the KSYSA Board of Directors on May 31, 2009.
KSYSA RULE 5.2.12 - SUSPENSIONS/SEND OFFS
Any coach who is ejected from any competition shall remain under suspension until the penalty is served with the team the coach was coaching when ejected; provided, however, the coach is not charged with referee assault or abuse, in which case USSF policies 531-9 and 531-10 shall apply. If after seven (7) days and the penalty has not been served, the coach may be allowed to coach other teams to which (s)he was rostered at the time of the ejection provided payment of any associated fines has been satisfied. In addition, for the first ejection in any seasonal year the coach shall be assessed a fine of not less than Seventy Five Dollars ($75.00) to be collected by the competition authorities and paid to KSYSA; for a second ejection in any seasonal year the fine shall increase to an amount not less than One Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($150.00) to be collected by the competition authorities and paid to KSYSA; and, for a third and any additional ejection(s) in any seasonal year the fine shall increase to an amount not less than Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) to be collected by the competition authorities and paid to KSYSA. A failure to pay the fine within seven days of the ejection shall result in the coach remaining under suspension until such time as the fine is paid. Nothing in this rule precludes the competition authority from imposing additional penalties and fines beyond those provided by this Rule (Amended November 11, 2007).
Click here for the Verification of Suspension Served Form to be completed by League and Tournament Administrators (for player and coach sendoffs/ejections) and sent to the Kansas Youth Soccer office.
