Fostering the Game of Soccer Across Kansas for all Youth Players A Member of the US Soccer Federation and US Youth Soccer January 2012 Kansas Youth Soccer Association, 708 S Rogers Rd, Ste C, Olathe, KS 66062 www.kansasyouthsoccer.org Phone: 913-782-6434 Fax: 913-782-0417
The AGM
It’s a NEW YEAR and Kansas Youth Soccer is Changin’
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Happy New Year to all of our families in soccer!! We are pleased to formally announce the adoption of our new logo. This logo was designed to create more brand awareness of our programming and we are excited about the element this adds to our organization as we look ahead to what Kansas Youth Soccer is and what it can become!
KSYSA ENCOURAGES YOU TO GIVE BACK!
Featured in the logo are three stars for each of our focus areas: Players, Coaches and Parents…this reminds us as we set goals and programs for the organization to always ask the right question: Is what we are doing, or planning to do, in the best interest of those three focus areas?
Each month we’ll feature a Kansas non profit organization that supports kids or soccer. This month our featured organization is:
THE DAOUDA KANTE SOCCER FOUNDATION Daouda is the Technical Director for one of our Member Affiliate Clubs: Kansas Rush. Originally from Mali, he has a foundation that works to provide fresh water for the people there. On January
26th, Daouda will be going to Mali and is hoping to bring not only water pumps but also school supplies. CLICK HERE to get more information on what they need and how you can GIVE BACK.
A YEAR OF HOPE 2012
The wheat sheaths and the original logo designed when we were founded in 1981 depict our State and our past history. Remembering where we are from and the values which brought us to where we are today. And finally, the rise of the State name over the horizon and the green pitch depict our hope in the future. We are looking ahead to become, for the game of soccer and the youth who love to play it in Kansas, the very best we can be. These are exciting times and we’ll be spending some time as an organization in the next several months planning how KSYSA can be of better service to our players, our coaches and our parents, as well as, our member Clubs and our State community.
KSYSA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: January 13-15, 2012 The “AGM” or Annual General Meeting of the KSYSA will be held in Kansas City in conjunction with the NSCAA Annual Convention and feature several opportunities for our membership. th
Friday, January 13 - Marriott Muehlbach Hotel, 200 West Main, KC MO 5:00-6:30pm KSYSA Reception & “Athletes and Concussion” Presentation by Taylor Twellman, former MLS New England Revolution player (this is invitation only but if you would like to attend and weren’t invited, please contact our offices for space availability information) th
If your Club would like to host the Kohl’s America Cup, please get your applications in soon. Dates are filling up fast! CLICK HERE for more information
Saturday, January 14 - Hilton Garden Inn, 520 Minnesota Ave, KC KS 5:00-6:00pm Annual General Meeting – Invitees: all Club Affiliate Members and Interested Parties Agenda includes: Proposed changes to Bylaws and Constitutional Amendments Bylaw 201 - Section 2 Amendment Bylaw 208 - Amendment Bylaw 206 - Section 2-A-1 Amendment, BVSC Bylaw 206- Section 2-A-1 Amendment, SCSA Constitution Article III Amendment Constitution Article VII Amendment Election of 2012 Officers and District Commissioners Vice President of Recreation - Steve Schwartz Vice President of Competitive - Victor Boydo Secretary - Maurice "Mo" Loridon District I Commissioner - Matt Holstin Alternate District I Commissioner - Phil Latimer District II Commissioner - Tom Squires Alternate District II Commissioner - Chris Duskin District V Commissioner - Mark Griffin District III Commissioner - Ron Schneider Alternate District III Commissioner - David Ouderkirk District IV Commissioner - Ian Thomson District V Commissioner - Mark Griffin th
Sunday, January 15 - Hilton Garden Inn, 520 Minnesota Ave., KC KS 9:00am to 12:00pm KSYSA Board of Directors Meeting and Strategic Planning Session Region II Information – Kansas Wins Big! Region II announced their 2011 Region II Award Winners and nominations for the National Awards to be presented in Boston at the US Youth Soccer National Convention. Among them are three Kansas State Award winners! Congratulations to each of these representatives of the game! They are: TOPSoccer Buddy of the Year – Annie Dunbar, Kentucky Volunteer of the Year – Patricia Monaghen, Kansas Administrator of the Year – Carrie Ogonowski, Kansas Boys Recreation Coach of the Year – Jesse Nester, South Dakota Boys Competitive Coach of the Year – Matt Vogel, Kentucky Girls Recreation Coach of the Year – Tim Schwindt, Kansas Girls Competitive Coach of the Year – Keri Heedum, Ohio South Young Male Referee of the Year – Christopher Badgett, Kentucky Young Female Referee of the Year – Raechel Conine, Michigan Region II also announced in December that the Region II Presidents Cup Competition will be held right here in Kansas at the Overland Park Soccer Complex, June 14-17, 2012. We hope teams will consider competing in the State President’s Cup Tournament for a chance to compete on their home turf during Region II competition and have the chance to go on to President’s Cup Nationals in Sacramento, CA July th th 11 to the 15 .
State Cup, Jr. State Championships & Presidents’ Cup: KSYSA staff is hard at work preparing for registration to open after the first of the year for our three State Tournaments. Registration for all three of these events will open in early 2012. th
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Kansas State Cup – (Open to U13-U19) will be held at the Overland Park Soccer Complex, May 30 – June 8 . Kansas State Cup is designed for teams who are highly competitive and wish to play for a chance to compete Regionally and Nationally if they win. th
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Kansas Presidents Cup – (Open to U13-U17) will be held in Topeka at the Sunflower Soccer Complex May 25 - 27 President’s Cup is designed for teams who might not otherwise get the chance to compete at a Regional event, and if they win, a National tournament through US Youth Soccer. Teams who currently compete at a high level, but may not compete well at the State Cup event can use this tournament as a means to achieve Regional and National recognition. Last year KS sent 4 teams to the Regional event and 3 of those qualified for the National event. U15 girls KC Fusion Cummings became National Champions in the President’s Cup. th
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Kansas Jr. State Championships – (Open to U11-U12) will be held in Olathe at the Lone Elm Soccer Complex, May 11 -13 . The purpose of the Kansas Jr. State Championships is to provide the opportunity for “elite” teams at the younger age groups to experience a culminating event with competitive significance. The event helps teams gain experience for future Kansas State Cup and Kansas President’s Cup competitions, as well as, Regional and National event competitions. All teams participating in Kansas State Tournament Events must be KSYSA registered teams and have played in a KSYSA sanctioned event.
USSF Approves Kansas State Hosted National “C” Licensure Course for Spring 2012: KSYSA is pleased to offer a National “C” course, May 12-20 at Ottawa University. Enrollment will begin in January of 2012 using the Got Soccer system. It should be noted that for the Fall of 2012, all coaches who will have teams competing in the Midwest Regional League must have their National “C” License. The KSYSA would like to offer coaching courses across the State but Clubs and Leagues must request these: To find out more information about how your Club can host a coaching course or course options in general CLICK HERE Summer Camps…In 2012! KSYSA Director of Coaching, Mark Sheldon announces that several Summer Camps are planned for this summer including: In State Development Camps Players born between 1995 and 2002 – June 25-28, Ottawa University High School Boys – July 23-26, Ottawa University High School Girls – July 30 – Aug 2, Ottawa University Registration will open in January of 2012.
Just For Registrars: Did you Know? GOT SOCCER TIDBITS: • Got Soccer will be at our Annual General Meeting to answer questions and meet you in person. • The “matching player” alert currently can only be done in the Registrars tab, but Got Soccer is working on a fix for that. • Be sure after you create your teams in the Club/Association tab that you “lock” them so they cannot be altered accidentally by a team manager or other team official. OTHER INFORMATION: • All At Large Players should be registering through the State Office – they can do this online. CLICK HERE to get more info. • Bylaws and Constitutional Amendments this year address AGM meeting location, date and time changes; Member voting rights and the calculations for Affiliate members and Bylaw change submissions. • The Board of Directors is currently in discussions about open recruitment rules – we will keep you apprised of any changes • Please be advised that you should not give to any team, coach or manager players cards or State Rosters until all of your fees have been collected and those collections verified. We’ve had a few instances of this occurring and then a team/coach dropping off the radar. It’s happened state wide so be alert and pay attention so your club doesn’t get “taken”. • Conversely, if you are running a tournament and a team/coach/manager has not yet provided sufficient documentation for their team (required by sanctioning rules) OR they have not yet paid for your tournament you should NOT allow them to participate in tournament or league activities. If you have questions please contact Danita Hill
WHO Should Use The Tournament Center? REFEREE ASSIGNORS
Coaches looking for tournaments in the Midwest Region
There is a State Clinic for assignors 01/21/2012 in Emporia.
Teams wishing to print a Travel Permit or Guest Player Permit Clubs, Leagues and Associations to apply for tournament sanctioning. For 2012, the following Kansas Affiliates or Associations have been approved as Sanctioned – you can get more information on these and others who will be added by going to : www.thetournamentcenter.com
Name
Host Organization
Location
Start Date
Border Battle 2012
Heartland Soccer & GSI Sports
OP Soccer Complex & Heritage Park
3/2/2012
Papa John's Pizza Midwest Invitational
SCSA/EFC
Southlakes Soccer Complex, Wichita
3/9/2012
Emerald Cup - Boys 2012
Challenger Sports
Overland Park Soccer Complex, Overland Park
3/23/2012
Emerald Cup - Girls 2012
Challenger Sports
Overland Park Soccer Complex, Overland Park
3/30/2012
KC Champions Cup
Heartland Soccer and GSI Sports
OP Soccer Complex & Heritage Park
4/13/2012
Crossroads Classic
Kansas Rush Soccer
Lone Elm, Olathe
4/20/2012
Mason Wedel Memorial Tournament
Sedgwick Co Soccer Assn
Hutchinson
4/20/2012
Challenger Cup 2012
Challenger Sports
Stump Park & Swarner Park, Shawnee
4/27/2012
Governor's Cup Invitational
Sunflower Soccer Association
Sunflower Soccer Complex, Topeka
5/5/2012
Kansas City Invitational 2012
Heartland Soccer
OP Soccer Complex & Heritage Park
5/25/2012
Mel Hambelton Mid-America Cup
Sedgwick Co Soccer Assn
Wichita
6/1/2012
Club Azzurri Fall Classic
Sedgwick Co Soccer Assn
Hutchinson
9/21/2012
COACHES CORNER If you are unable to attend the “C” Licensure Course in Ottawa this spring, stay tuned as we’ll be sending out information on where and when you can get this licensure another way. If you haven’t submitted your information to the USYSA National Database yet, please do so immediately. CLICK HERE There are an abundance of coaching resources for both Recreation and Competitive Coaches on the US Youth Soccer Association Website. CHECK IT OUT HERE
It will be held from 9AM until 1PM with an SRC Meeting following.
It is US Soccer Policy, that all affiliated leagues us a certified assignor. Each league should send their assignor to both the Got Soccer training and the meeting in Emporia. Sign up for the meeting in Emporia is available on the following website www.kansasreferee.net.
Kansas Youth Soccer + iSoccer: Our New Partner in Technical Development! iSoccer combines an on-field assessment with an online training platform to motivate players to improve technically. At Kansas YSA, we are using iSoccer with our ODP teams, and would like to share this progressive training program with all of our members across the state. iSoccer Motivates Players to Improve From recreational to elite, every coach and player can use iSoccer's tools and methodology to make technical development fun, engaging and measurable. Much of iSoccer is free, but members of KYSA that 31st have access to iSoccer's premium tools for one month After that you can choose to continue with iSoccer 10% off, or simply use iSoccer's free tools - it's up to you. attached - no credit card needed to sign up) Also, organizations can sign up for 10% off the annual
register by Dec at no charge. Premium for (No strings "Club"fee!
All courtesy of KYSA! Lets raise our technical level! - Mark Sheldon Director of Coaching, Kansas YSA
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Kansas Youth Soccer Association – Annual General Meeting th
Will be held January 14 from 5:00 to 6:00pm at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kansas City, KS An agenda for this meeting will be forthcoming ~ all Clubs & Associations are encouraged to send a representative to this event. Elections of officers will be held and Bylaw Changes discussed. If you are interested in serving as part of the Kansas Youth Soccer Association, or would like further information about the meeting, please CLICK HERE January 7 January 8 January 11-15
ODP Nebraska Freeze, Boys 95/96, 97, 98 – Lincoln NE ODP Nebraska Freeze, Boys 99, 00+ - Lincoln NE NSCAA Annual Convention, KCMO
January 14 January 15
Kansas Youth Soccer Assn AGM 5pm Kansas Youth Soccer Assn BOD Mtg 9am *Both KSYSA events held at the Hilton Garden Inn, 520 Minnesota Ave, KC, Kansas
January 22 January 29
ODP Girls State Pool Training All – Ottawa University ODP Boys State Pool Training All – Ottawa University
February 5 February 13 February 14-29 February 18-19
ODP Girls State Pool Training All – Ottawa University ODP Regional Camp Deposits DUE Early Bird Registration begins for State Cup, President’s Cup and Jr State Championships ODP Boys and Girls Winter League Games – Overland Park Soccer Complex
March 1 March 5 March 21
Registration without discount for State Cup, President’s Cup and Jr State Championships ODP State Teams Posted ODP Final Regional Camp fees DUE Youth Development Camp Fees DUE March 31-April 8 Late Registration for State Cup, President’s Cup and Jr State Championships May 12-20 May 11-13 May 21 May 22-23 May 25-27 May 30 May 31-June 1
Coaches National “C” Licensure Course, Ottawa University KS State Jr Championships (location TBA) 5pm State Rosters Frozen U13 and U14 Boys and Girls and High School Boys U13 & U14 Boys & Girls and High School Boys State Cup Check In KS President’s Cup (location TBA) 5pm State Rosters Frozen High School Girls High School Girls State Cup Check In
May 30-June 8
KS State Cup Overland Park Soccer Complex U13 & U14 Boys and Girls – May 30-June 3 High School Boys – May 30-June 3 High School Girls – June 4-8
June 14-17 June 22-27
US Youth Soccer Region II President’s Cup, Overland Park, KS US Youth Soccer Region II National Championship, Saginaw, MI
June 26-29
KS Youth Development Academy B/G U9-U12, Ottawa University
July 5-19
ODP Region II Team Camp, Illinois
July 11-15 July 23-29
US Youth Soccer National President’s Cup, Sacramento,CA US Youth Soccer National Championships, Rock Hill, SC
July 24-27 July 31-Aug 3
KS High School Boys College Academy, Ottawa University KS High School Girls College Academy, Ottawa University