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November 20, 2009
Registration for President's Cup is Now Available
President's Cup will be February 12-15, 2010. Games will be held all day Friday. There are only enough spots for 16 teams to register per age group. Registration ends January 15, 2010. To register, login to your team account and select the tournament tab and follow directions from there. Feel free to contact the State office for further instruction. Online payment is required, either with E-check or credit card.
The tournament fees are as follows, $350 for U9, $450 for U10-U11, and $550 for U12- U18. For the state qualifying teams (U13 to U18) there will be a refundable bond that will be collected at team check in.
St. George, Utah will host the U9-U14 age groups. Mesquite, Nevada will host the U15 -U18. Non-national qualifiers (U9-U12) age groups will be finished with the tournament Saturday. National qualifier teams (U13-U18) will be playing Friday through Monday with finals being held on Monday.
St. George hotels are limited so please book your hotel accommodations as soon as possible. Hotel Links...
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 November 18, 2009
Final weekend of ODP Tryouts
November 21--ODP Tryouts
Lakeside Sports Park - Orem
Boys 9:00 AM - Noon; Girls 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Please bring layers and be prepared for ALL weather. Bring your soccer ball, a water bottle, shin guards, cleats and soccer socks. Please pack your backpack with things like gloves, hats, jackets, warmups etc.
Last weekend left me with a large amount of Lost and Found. Please check the tables for items that may be yours this coming Saturday.
You will NOT need to check in if you already have a shirt. A list of names and tryout numbers will be posted on the wall, you can just check the list for accuracy and let us know if there is a problem.
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 November 17, 2009
UYSA Athlete of the Year
Sponsored by T.O.S.H
Utah Youth Soccer Association and The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital (T.O.S.H) are looking for candidates for the "UYSA Athlete of the Year." This award will be recognizing premier athletes, outstanding citizens, as well as academic achievements. There will be one U-18 female and one U-18 male recognized as the UYSA Athlete of the Year. All coaches, administrators, teammates, and parents will be encouraged to nominate a player that they believe has excelled in one or all of these areas.
The players that receive this award will be announced on the UYSA website and be recognized at the UYSA Annual General Meeting-Awards Banquet on January 22, 2010. They will also receive a plaque to commemorate their accomplishment.
UYSA and T.O.S.H. have partnered to continue to find ways to provide UYSA members with opportunities to improve their skills and abilities.
If you would like to nominate a player for the UYSA Athlete of the Year, please email Melissa Carey at mcarey@utahyouthsoccer.net with the player's name, club, contact information and why you feel this player should be considered for the UYSA Athlete of the Year.
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November 8, 2009
Date Set For UYSA Annual General Meeting and Soccer Fest
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Click here for registration form.
The Utah Youth Soccer Association is excited to present its Annual General Meeting and Soccer Fest. Below is some important information about this event.
Registration:
You can register for this year's Utah Youth Soccer Association's Awards Banquet, Soccer Fest, and AGM by submitting your registration form and fees (if required) to: Utah Youth Soccer Association, 4476 South Century Drive., Suite D, Salt Lake City, Utah 84123 before January 8, 2010. The registration fees are as follows:
- Awards Banquet- Friday, January 22nd from 6-8 pm
Tickets cost $30.00 each
- Soccer Fest/Workshops- Saturday, January 23rd from 9 am -2 pm
Admission is Free
- Annual General Meeting and Lunch - Saturday, January 23rd from 1-4pm
No charge for State Council Members
Tickets cost $15.00 each if not a State Council Member
Awards Dinner Banquet:
Our first event of the weekend will be Friday, January 22nd from 6-8pm at the Davis Conference Center located at 800 West Heritage Park Boulevard, Layton, Utah 84041. The awards banquet plays host to the Kirk Hoercel Service Award, along with the Coach of the Year, Parent of the Year, and Volunteer of the Year among others. Tickets cost $30.00 paid in advance and are required for the banquet.
UYSA Soccer Fest:
Saturday's Free Soccer Fest will be held on January 23, 2010 at the Davis Conference Center with the events beginning at 9 am. Nationally prominent presenters and local soccer leaders have been scheduled to provide a comprehensive variety of workshops and clinics. There will be something for everyone; coaching clinics, administrator workshops, workshops for parents and players, Kids Zone-which will include many fun activities just for kids, Calle Tournament and also a vendor show.
Utah Youth Soccer Annual General Meeting:
This year's AGM will be held on Saturday January 23, 2010 at the Davis Conference Center. This meeting includes voting, question and answer session and current topic discussion.
We hope to see everyone there! It will be a fun and informative event.
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October 29, 2009
Fall Boys State Cup Championships!
Utah Youth Soccer Association would like to congratulate all of our State Cup Championship winners. They will be representing us down in Albuquerque, New Mexico for the Far West Regionals. The weather held out for a while but then got nasty as the day pressed on. Each of the teams played hard and fought through to the end. Eight State Cup Champions were crowned. Again great job teams and we will see you in Albuquerque!
Boys State Cup Results
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October 2009
The Athlete of the Month for October is Nathan Gallegos. He was chosen not only for his athletic abilities but also his outstanding citizenship and academic achievements.
Nathan has played soccer since he was 4 years old. Past teams have included, Razzia and La Roca. He currently plays for Sparta 97 and for Jefferson Junior High on their varsity intramural team.
Nate's Coach commented that "Nate is not the tallest boy on the team, but he is one with the most heart. I know that every time he steps onto the field, that he will give me everything that he has. He always comes off of the field tired, telling me as a coach that he has given it his all. He is kind to everyone on the team and is very supportive of his teammates. Everyone considers Nate a friend." More...
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October 21, 2009
UYSA Announces Academic Scholarships
The Utah Youth Soccer Association Board of Directors are pleased to announce that $8000.00 in Academic Scholarships will be awarded. Awards will be given based on athletic achievements, community involvement, and academic achievement. A total of sixteen $500.00 scholarships will be given to 8 Boys and 8 Girls representing each District who are registered to a UYSA affiliated team and are a graduating high school senior. Applications must be submitted to the State Office by December 18th by 5pm to be considered. Recipients will be honored at the UYSA Annual Awards Gala to be held January 22nd, 2010.
Click here for 2009 College Scholarship Application
For more information please contact Melissa Carey, UYSA Administrative Assistant, at 801-268-3365 or mcarey@utahyouthsoccer.net
Tax deductible donations to the UYSA Scholarship Fund can be sent to:
UYSA Scholarship Fund Donation
Utah Youth Soccer Association
4476 South Century Drive Suite D
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
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2009-10 ODP Tryout Schedule
and Registration Now Available
Early registration deadline extended to Sunday, October 25 at midnight due to State Cup conflicts.
10/6/09--Please note revised tryout times for St. George, Oct 31
10/12/09--Please note revised tryout times for Layton, Nov 7
State Technical Director Greg Maas announced the tryout schedule for the 2009-10 ODP season and that online registration is now available. Tryouts will kick off in Hyde Park (Logan) and in St. George on Saturday, October 31. Additional tryouts will be held Saturday's November 7th in Layton, November 14th in Sandy and the 21st in Orem. The complete ODP tryout schedule and online registration process is posted on this site.
Again this year, Coach Maas will include the younger players born in 1998 and 1999. "The ongoing identification and development of our younger players is very important. These talented young players will participate in an academy and 8v8 match format that will provide a complimentary program to coincide with their current team affiliations," said Maas. The 1998 and 1999 age groups will not travel.
Soccer players born between 1993 and 1999 are eligible for ODP this year. Tryouts are open and players are strongly encouraged to attend more than one tryout. A maximum of up to 48 players may be selected to each age group. Tryouts will be held from 9:00 a.m. to Noon for the boys and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the girls at all locations (except St. George and Layton).
10/6/09 Update: At the St.George tryouts on Oct. 31, the boys and girls times are switched. Girls will be from 9:00 am to Noon and the boys will be from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
10/12/09 Update: The Nov. 7th Tryout times in Layton will also change due to the MWC Championships being played at BYU. This will facilitate our University coaches being able to attend tryouts and the Championships. It will also allow our female players to attend this event and ODP. Girls will be from 9:00 am to Noon and the boys will be from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. More...
ODP FAQ's and Info
Online Registration Link
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October 19, 2009
Rush Soccer Announces Partnership with AJ Auxerre
 Littleton, Colorado- Rush Soccer is very excited to announce its partnership with AJ Auxerre of the French Ligue 1. Housed approximately 100 miles Southeast of Paris, AJ Auxerre is one of French football’s top clubs. AJ Auxerre played its way into Ligue 1 in 1979 and has been there ever since. The club has captured the French Cup four times and have a highly respected academy program known for producing some of the top talent in Europe. Jerome De Bontin, a well known figure in French football and a member on the Rush Board of Directors, arranged the partnership with the French giant. More...
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 October 9, 2009
Dixie Invitation Soccer Tournament
We are excited to invite all UYSA teams to come and play in Southern Utah for the 6th annual Dixie Invitational Soccer Tournament. We are the only UYSA sanctioned tournament in Utah being played over Thanksgiving weekend, November 27 & 28 2009.
For the 6 years we have been hosting this tournament we have offered a tournament for all levels of play. We are a "NO SUNDAY" play tournament, starting the Friday morning after Thanksgiving at approx. 9 am and our last Championship game will start early Saturday evening. More...
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October 7, 2009
State Competition Award Procedure
Utah Youth Soccer Association has held the tradition of honoring the 1st and 2nd place teams in its state competition gaming league, by awarding those teams with either trophies or medals. There will be one 1st place winner and one 2nd place winner for each division. The trophy/medals are only available for State Competition teams. This is not available for X-League, District, or Double A teams.
A trophy/medal request form must be filled out and submitted to the state office to ensure trophies are ordered for your team. We will not be taking trophy/medal requests after November 24, 2009.You can find the trophy/medal request form at http://www.utahyouthsoccer.net/downloads.html and then click on the trophy request form link. More...Plus Tie-Breaker Policy
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October 2, 2009
Soccer ... the game is for kids!
What role should the referee, coach and parents play?
Sportsmanship is one of the core values of Utah Youth Soccer, and we pride ourselves on striving to set the standard for which proper etiquette is adhered. REFEREES, COACHES and PARENTS together have an enormous impact on the lives of millions of youth soccer players in the United States - therefore, it is important to understand how each of us can help serve the best interest of these impressionable young players. More...
Click here for complete article in printer-friendly format.
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September 29, 2009
Utah Youth Soccer Association names Melissa Carey Administrative Assistant
UYSA is proud to announce the hire of its in newest member of its office staff. Melissa Carey graduated from Brigham Young University- Idaho with a degree in Business Management with an emphasis in Finance. Melissa has worked for the Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce as the Executive Assistant and has also worked as a substitute teacher in the Granite School District.
"I am excited to be a part of UYSA and am anxious to learn all I can and become a valuable asset to this great association." Melissa Carey
"Melissa brings an assortment of new flavor to UYSA and I am confident that her current expertise and future development will transform her into a great member of the UYSA staff." UYSA Executive Director Andrew R. Hiatt
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September 10, 2009
SLC Council OKs sports complex plan
Rose Park » Council agrees to spend $500K for 160 acres of state land for recreation.
Click here for complete article by Derek P. Jensen from The Salt Lake Tribune.
Soccer on Salt Lake City's west side just got a kick.
After six years, City Hall finally appears ready to strike with its long-promised regional sports complex along the banks of the Jordan River near Rose Park.
The City Council agreed Tuesday night to spend $500,000 for 160 acres of state land that, once improved, initially will blossom into 12 soccer fields, two baseball diamonds, rest rooms, concession stands and parking for 1,300 vehicles.
"Acquiring this land is a big domino in getting this project moving forward," said Public Services Director Rick Graham, who expects to ink the land transfer with the state Monday.
Construction could begin next year on the swath of land sandwiched between Interstate 215 and Redwood Road. More...
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August 10, 2009
2009-2010 UYSA Presidents Cup
Heading South
Utah Youth Soccer Association (UYSA) is proud to announce that the 2009-2010 Presidents Cup will take place February 2010 in sunny Saint George, UT. With President Cup now a National Qualifying tournament, UYSA has chosen to host ONE tournament during the winter months to accommodate both high school girls and boys. Further details will be available soon at www.utahyouthsoccer.net For more information please contact the UYSA state office at (801) 268-3365.
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