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Spring Soccer

4/1/08 UPDATE: We have 949 player registrations! Our most ever for spring.
Registration is now closed for all age groups.

  • Team rosters have been issued to coaches and SCHEDULES are now posted. 
  • Six game schedule on Sunday afternoons -- April 6 through May 18 (no games on Mother's Day, May 11).
  • If you have not been contacted by your coach, please email us as wsscboard@gmail.com  

Highline Premier Soccer Club (HPFC) News

 

WSSC Annual General Meeting

A record number of Coaches and Club Volunteers participated in our 2008 Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, March 11th at the Alki Community Center.  The membership approved two revisions to the Constitution and Bylaws.  The first of these revisions changed references from "Mini Coordinator" to "Coed U7 Coordinator" to reflect current usage. The second revision allows for the expansion of the number of commissioners elected to the Board of Directors (from 3 to 5) members.  Board positions that were voted on and the persons elected were:

  • VP Admin - Jamie Foulk
  • VP Coaches - Howard Chilcott
  • Treasurer - Clydene Evans-Wenzel
  • Commissioners (5 positions) - Julie Irwin, Julie Bramhall, Risa Foster, Dave Nichols, Tim McMonigle

Please join us in thanking these volunteers for their service to our kids!

New WSSC LogoWSSC Logo Contest
Update: We have a winner!!  Thank you for many outstanding submissions.  The winning logo was created by Mark Terao of Pure Image Promotional Products  (206) 763-6014.  Mark's design will grace all Club Communications (including this website), and will appear on WSSC authorized merchandise -- including the jerseys our players will wear this spring.  Thanks, Mark!!

On behalf of the children of The Gambia, West Africa, GambiaHELP would like to extend a sincere thank you for your donation of used soccer jerseys and soccer balls.  The attached photograph was taken of one of the boys teams in Dankunku, The Gambia this last February.  They were so grateful for the jerseys, as they were about to set out for the provincial tournament.  Having matching jerseys to wear was very exciting for them.  And red ones at that. 
 
WSSC donated dozens of uniforms, which were sent to no less than ten different villages.  Many of the balls were used for packing computers for the sea container voyage, being sent to assist a medical clinic/orphanage develop a computer lab and an internet cafe for income generation.  The balls were distributed to as many as 15 villages once in country.  The balls are especially cherished.  They will use them far past when one would think the ball is even kickable.  A few of the balls would not hold air, so a bit of the stiching was removed, the bladder repaired and once restiched, the balls were back in service. 
 
As the balls were presented to the school headmasters, we made an point of requesting that the girls have access.  The girls have only recently been taken seriously as athletes.  But now they have several age groups that compete nationally.  The Gambia Boys U-17 team is regularly in the U-17 World Cup.  In one of the last U-17 World Cups, the Gambia team knocked out the Brazil team.  As in many countries around the world, football is a national pastime and passion.  There is a field in every village, with goal posts made out of whatever is available.  When the rains start, the dirt turns to grass.  The picture you have is taken after they have played a game on the dirt field. 
 
Again, thank you for your generous contribution to the children of West Africa. 
 
Sincerely,
 
Sandy Murray, volunteer
GambiaHELP
http://www.gambiahelp.org/index.html

The WSSC is currently seeking volunteers for the following positions in 2008
Fall Field Coordinator
- Assist with field set-up and pre-season preparation, and monitor goal and other field safety issues. Recruit Field Stewards.
HSA Representative - Represent the WSSC at meetings of the Highline Soccer Association.

Please share your time and talents to help us create the best possible soccer experience for all of our West Seattle families!

 

Club Sponsorship Program
If you are interested in partnering with WSSC through this program, please review the objectives, guidelines, giving levels and sponsorship form then email our Sponsorship team at wsscsponsorship@gmail.com
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The West Seattle Soccer Club currently serves over 1,200 youth soccer players in our community. Partner with us to create the best possible youth sports experience for the children and families in West Seattle! 

 

Seattle Parks and Recreation -- Strategic Business Plan
Seattle Parks and Recreation has held more than 30 public meetings and invited responses to a community survey in late November and early December 2007 to gather input from community organizations and individuals as Parks prepares a new Strategic Business Plan. The Plan will lay out a strategic vision for how Parks' programs, services and facilities can meet recreational demands within anticipated financial capabilities over the next five years.

  • DRAFT strategic plan, issued March 2008 (comment deadline was 4/30/08)
  • West Seattle Blog update, April 18, 2008
  • Hiawatha Field Renovation.
    Current Status:
    Parks has recently conducted several meetings with the Seattle School District, Friends of Olmsted Parks, and the Hiawatha Advisory Council to refine the 2002 concept that was prepared by DA Hogan & Associates. The final concept was presented to the community at a meeting held on December 12, 2007, at the Hiawatha Community Center.
    View Dec. 12, 2007 Meeting Handout (.PDF, 600KB) - meeting agenda, project timeline, program priority summary, existing and preferred field layout.
    Project Scope: The Hiawatha Playfield will be renovated with synthetic turf and updated lighting. Baseball, soccer, and football will be represented with full-sized facilities. Three lanes of a non-conforming rubberized track will encompass the sports field. Each lane will be 3.5 feet in width. The existing field events located on the east side of the Community Center will also be renovated.
    More about this project.

    Hiawatha Playfield -- Preferred field layout "Concept 4"
    Soccer field dimensions are 110' x 65'
    Construction: 5/15/08 - 11/1/08

 

Date and Location of Board Meetings
WSSC Board Meeting are normally held the 2nd Monday of each month. View the calendar at the top of this page for date and location.

Please email us at wsscboard@gmail.com if you have questions or concerns about WSSC Seasons or Programs that are not answered on this website.

Help us create the best possible youth sports experience for the children and families in our community!

 

U17 Rapid FireU7 Mini TitansU11 Lazers 
Over 1,280 youth soccer players participated in our 2007 Fall Season!  Thanks for another record breaking year West Seattle!!


West Seattle Soccer Club

P.O. Box 16266
Seattle, WA  98116

(206) 935-6343
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WSSC Board Members and Volunteers

And the new MLS Team name is...
Seattle Sounders FC

Winter 2008 Newsletter now posted! 

More news (WSSC newsletter, news archive, news links)...

 

 Important Club Dates

April 2008

 5

 Grade 9 Recreational Clinic (8-6pm) at Starfire

 6

 Spring Season Starts - Game 1

 13

 Game 2

 14

 WSSC Board Meeting, 8pm, at the Bramhall's

 20

 Game 3

 26

 WSYSA Soccer Fair (SoccerPalooza) at the Greater
 Tacoma Convention and Trade Center

 27

 Game 4

May 2008

 4

 Game 5

 11

 Mother's Day - no games

 18

 Game 6 (last Spring game)

 19

 WSSC Board Meeting, 8pm at Julie Bramhall's house

June 2008

 1

 Fall Registration Opens (U7-U18)

 9

 WSSC Board Meeting, 8pm at TBA

July 2008

 7-11

 U.K. International Soccer Camp

14

 WSSC Boarch Meeting, 8pm at TBA

 August 2008

 1

 Fall Registration Closes (U8-U18)

 11

 WSSC Board Meeting, 8pm at TBA

11-15

 U.K. International Soccer Camp

 16

 WSYSA Coaching Certification Courses and Player Clinics,
 Coed U7 Fall Registration Closes

18-22

 U.K. International Soccer Camp

 23

 Coaching Education Day and Player Clinics

 TBA = To Be Announced

U13 Blue CrewU11 Goal RushU8 Green Blades

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New Referee Training
Your young son and daughter decided last year to follow your advice and play soccer. The year started very well, but as it wore on, you determined that the referees should be doing a better job.  Most of them were doing fine, but perhaps the thought crossed your mind that you could do a better job. And did you wonder how you might go about this for the coming season? For persons wishing to referee for the first time, we have some choices: >
Read More Here
For more information regarding referee clinics, visit
www.wasrc.org and click on Instruction--Clinics.

 

New to soccer? Review rules of the game, including modified soccer (U7-U11).

Attitudes Are Contagious (Video)
Mass Youth Soccer has developed and produced an outstanding video focusing on the issues of sideline behavior of adults, and specifically on how that behavior is affecting the retention of qualified referees. While many have talked about the issue of adult sideline behavior, Mass Youth is the only organization to turn the talk into a valuable tool that teams, towns, clubs and leagues can put into immediate use to help curb the unwanted noise along the sidelines.
>Click Here to watch the video online.

 
No Pets Please
Seattle Parks and Recreation does not permit pets at athletic fields.
 
 
 
 
 

Help Raise Funds for Youth Soccer in Washington
Washington State Youth Soccer Association is pleased to announce the development of a WSYSA Specialized License Plate. Proceeds from the sale and renewal of all WSYSA Specialized License Plates will be used for Field Development, TOPSoccer, Soccer Start and Financial Aid  Register your support of the WSYSA Specialized License Plate. Print and sign the signature sheet available on the WSYSA website or fax the form to the WSYSA Office: Fax: 253-925-1830

RMA Clearance Form 
ALL WSSC Volunteers Need To Complete The Washington State Youth Soccer Risk Managment Application!  The Washington State Youth Soccer Risk Management Application must be filled out completely and properly submitted before any volunteer may begin working as a volunteer of the WSSC.

As a volunteer with the WSSC (coach, manager, board member) the process to get your RMA submitted is to click on Register.  Scroll to the bottom of the page, select the Register button. You then choose to register as a coach/manager by clicking the link to coach registration, or click on the general RMA application for board members and volunteers.  Completing either link will automatically submit your RMA for you and will update WSSC registration system with your RMA number and status.

Check your email address for a link to the status of your RMA application.  You can use the link to view your RMA status, when your card has been printed or if further information is required (such as a fingerprint).  Help us to insure that we are providing the safest possible environment for our kids!

 
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