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NEWS FLASH:
Spring 2012 Soccer Registration is now OPEN. Please see below regarding program details. You can register online by accessing the registration software by selecting the Soccer Registration Tab located on the left navigation bar.
Spring 2012 Recreational Program – Registration is OPEN
Spring 2012 Middle School Program – Registration is OPEN
Spring 2012 High School Program – Contact Columbus Starz FC
PROGRAM DETAILS:
SWSA Soccer Programs
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Recreational Program - Soccer for youth between the ages of 3 and 12 years old.
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Middle School Program – Soccer for youth in 6th, 7th, or 8th Grades through partnership with CESA Soccer of Ohio. Please note that some travel is required within Columbus vicinity with all practices taking place at Bolton Field Soccer Complex and 50% of games scheduled at home.
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High School Program – Soccer for youth in 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th Grades through partnership with Columbus Starz FC and CESA Soccer of Ohio. Please note that some travel is required within Columbus vicinity.
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Select / Travel Programs - Select programs based upon availability and interest.
Spring 2012 Soccer Program
Important Dates – Spring 2012 Recreational Program
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March 11, 2012 – Mandatory Coaches Meeting (Location TBD)
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March 18, 2012 – Practices Begin
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April 15, 2012 - Games Begin
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April 15, 2012 - Picture Day (Tentative)
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May 21, 2012 - Tournament Weekend
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May 20, 2012 - End of Season
SWSA is finalizing plans for our picture day for Sunday 17-APR-11. Teams should plan to arrive 45 minutes prior to their scheduled games to facilitate pictures. Teams should meet at their scheduled game field and a photo coordinator will direct you to your photo station.
Important Dates – Spring 2012 Middle School Program
SWSA is finalizing program dates and will provide updates to participants via email.
Important Dates – Spring 2012 High School Program
Interested participants should contact Columbus Starz FC.
SWSA Recreational Soccer Program
Program Details
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SWSA offers a recreational / educational program.
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Recreational teams practice no more than twice a week prior to the start of games and once a week during game season.
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Recreational teams play two games a week; Monday OR Wednesday and Sunday afternoon.
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Practices are scheduled by team coaches.
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All youth will be drafted to new teams each season.
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Players are drafted equally across each division based upon gender, experience and skill.
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Participants register as an individual, not as a team.
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SWSA always strives to produce well-balanced teams within each division.
Registration Cost
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Program Fees for U04 and U06 Divisions are $45.00. Fee includes program fees and trophy. Youth will utilize same uniform from prior season (yellow & white t-shirt, shorts and socks).
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Program Fees for U08, U10, U12 and U14 are $55.00. Fee includes program fees and trophy. Youth will utilize same uniform from prior season (yellow & white t-shirt, shorts and socks).
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Uniform fees for All Divisions are $30.00. Fee includes yellow & white t-shirt, shorts and socks.
Age Groups (OSYSA Guidelines)
Division Born Between
U-12 Under the age of 12 as of 01-AUG-11
U-10 Under the age of 10 as of 01-AUG-11
U-08 Under the age of 8 as of 01-AUG-11
U-06 Under the age of 6 as of 01-AUG-11
U-04 Under the age of 4 & over the age of 3 as of 01-AUG-11
Equipment Required
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Soccer ball is required for all practices and games. Size 3 for U4 / U6 / U8. Size 4 for U10 / U12.
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Shin guards are required for practices and games.
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Soccer cleats are recommended but not required. Soccer cleats do not have a stud at the tip of the shoe. This stud can be cut off if you want to use baseball or football cleats for soccer.
Location
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All practices and games will take place at the Bolton Field Airport Soccer Complex
Notification of Team Assignment
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Coaches will notify you by phone or email of team assignments, or you may access the on-line registration portal to see team and coach assignments.
Contact SWSA
End of Season Activities
Shoot Out Sunday
We will utilize a tie-breaker rule in the event a tournament game is tied at the conclusion of regulation play. The tie-breaker rule is provided below. At the coach’s discretion, Sunday 13-MAY-12 games in our U08, U10 and U12 Divisions will end in a Shoot Out to allow teams an opportunity to experience this tie-breaker rule prior to Tournament Games. Each team should allow all players an opportunity to take a penalty kick. Coaches are welcome to rotate players at goal during this training opportunity.
Tournament Tie-Breaker Rule
A 10 minute period extension will be utilized in the event of a tie at the conclusion of the game. The 10 minute extension will be played in two 5 minute sessions with team switching sides and taking a 2 minute rest / drink break. If still tied after the two (2) five minute periods, then it goes to Penalty Kick's. First round of PK’s requires 5 players from each side alternating. If still tied, then three new players step up to kick. If still tied, then it goes into Sudden Death until 1 team gets ahead of the other at the conclusion of each consecutive round of PK’s.
Tournaments
Tournament play starts with the first round of play on Monday and Wednesday. Jersey color is determined by bracket assignments. Parents should bring both Yellow and White shirts to the games as teams will progress through the tournament and be required to wear different colored jerseys during the duration of the tournament.
Tournament Playing Time
Teams are expected to have equal playing time for all players during each game of the tournament. Goalie playing time remains consistent with regular season rules (U08 is 25%, U10 is 50% and U12 is 75%).
Trophy Day - Saturday 19-MAY-12 for U08, U10 and U12 Division
Teams will receive their Regular Season Trophy at the conclusion of their final game on Saturday. Coaches should report to the equipment trailer to retrieve trophies at the conclusion of games.
Trophy Day – Sunday 20-MAY-12 for U04 and U06 Division
Teams will receive their Regular Season Trophy at the conclusion of their game. Coaches should report to the equipment trailer to retrieve trophies at the conclusion of games.
Tournament Medals – Sunday 20-MAY-12 for U08, U10 and U12 Div's
Tournament medals will be distributed at the conclusion of the championship games on Sunday. First and Second Place medals will be distributed in the U08, U10 and U12 division. Coaches should report to equipment trailer to collect tournament medals at the conclusion of the championship games.
Board and Volunteer Opportunities
SWSA is a parent-managed volunteer organization. Please send emails to info@southwestsoccer.org if you are interested in volunteering or learning how you can take a more active role in the organization.
About Southwest Soccer Association (SWSA)
SWSA was founded to provide a fun, rewarding athletic experience for children in the U4 through U14 age groups. Focusing on fair play, sportsmanship, and individual personal development. SWSA believes that the victories in soccer evolve around the rewards of personal enrichment and self-achievement with no emphasis on winning. SWSA is a volunteer-managed group. The Board of Directors always seeks volunteers for broad facets within the organization. Contact SWSA by email at info@southwestsoccer.org or call our information and message center at 877-561-0615.
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