REGISTRATION FOR THE 18TH ANNUAL SUNBURST TOURNAMENT, HELD ON JUNE 2-3, 2012, IS NOW OPEN!!!  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER THROUGH GOTSOCCER.COM. 

If you don’t have a gotsoccer.com log in, please follow the on screen instructions to register your team on the gotsoccer.com website.

 

About the Tournament

The WWPSA Sunburst Tournament is a New Jersey Youth Soccer sanctioned unrestricted tournament. U.S. Youth Soccer player passes and U.S. Club passes are permitted. West Windsor is located in Central New Jersey and is easily accessible by several major interstate highways.

 

 

 

Sunburst Tournament fees 2012

Small-sided teams (U8-U10), $460 and Full-sided teams (U11-U17), $505

• Over 240 teams come from New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, equating to approximately 8,000-10,000 attendees over 2 days!
• All teams are guaranteed four games (two on Saturday and two on Sunday).
• Professional referees hired for all games with three-person referee crew utilized for all U-11 to U-17 games. 
• Field marshals are stationed at every field, allowing for a well-organized event.
• Medical teams are on-site at each location with an ambulance on standby, if necessary. 
• Trophies are distributed to first- and second-place teams in each age group.
• Teams can earn GotSoccer points.
• Nike has committed to help create a festive atmosphere. Together, we are working to generate excitement before and during the tournament, with attractions such as an interactive zone, equipment testing and more.
• Professional soccer player/s attend to sign autographs and take pictures with attendees.
• Various local venders attend the tournament, offering food, drinks, merchandise and more!
• Sunburst merchandise is available at all facilities!
• Plenty of parking is available to accommodate teams and spectators.
• Many hotels are located nearby for attendees to spend the weekend, which further enhances the experience!
• Located in beautiful Mercer County, NJ, visitors can tour the highly acclaimed Grounds for Sculpture, window-shop in downtown Princeton, enjoy a round of golf near the tournament site, or ride the roller coasters at a top-rated theme park nearby!

 

What Sky Blue FC women’s professional team had to say about Sunburst

"A huge part of the initiative behind Sky Blue FC is to be a mainstay in our community, so it brings us great pleasure to participate in such activities as WWPSA’s Sunburst Tournament.  The tournament itself was well organized, and we are grateful to have received an invitation to attend such a successful event."

Gioia DiFlumeri -  General Manager Sky Blue FC

Our sessions are aimed at two different groups of players

1.PreTechnical Development Academy (Pre-TDA) aimed at players 5 and 6 years old (Tuesday/Friday practice, Saturday scrimmage) for more information on Pre-TDA

http://www.wwpsa.org/TravelDevelopmentAcademy/591420.html

2.Technical Development Academy (TDA) aimed at players 7-10 years (Monday/Wednesday practice, Saturday scrimmage) for more information on TDA

http://www.wwpsa.org/TravelDevelopmentAcademy/546120.html

Our goal within the TDA program is to provide you with the best possible age appropriate technical soccer development program in the Region, to ultimately give you the pathway choice that upon completion of the program your child is fully prepared for either continuation into our Travel program or to be able to enjoy the Recreation playing environment at a higher level.

Training sessions will begin for both programs the week of March 19th and run for 10 weeks. All practices sessions will run between the time slots of 4:30pm-7:30pm (Pre-TDA finished by 7pm).  Practice sessions will take place at West Windsor Community Park (tbc).

All training sessions are delivered by our professional training partners from ProActive Sport and Maestro Soccer. 

Scrimmages will take place on Saturdays beginning March 24th and end May 26th. The girls will play at 2:00 PM and the boys will play at 3:30 PM. With the exception of our Festival Days (scrimmage days vs Princeton, Montgomerry and Yardley-Makefield), all scrimmages will take place at Sarnoff.

The 10 week program will focus on the following areas of individual technical and tactical play:

•    Individual moves to beat a defender under game pressure.

•    Develop players ability to keep the ball close comfortably using multiple surfaces of both feet.

•    Refine players first touch from balls served on the ground and from the air.

•    Continue to develop the technical components of passing and shooting 

For questions regarding these programs please contact Program Director of both TDA and Pre-TDA Nick Harrison at WWPSA.TDA@gmail.com

To register for either of these programs please click the link below;

https://ssl.demosphere.com/scripts/runisa.dll?s7:gp::72225+regis/guidelines

Full detailed week by week curriculum (week 10 used for final skills testing)

Click here for Pre-K registration information - This program sells out so register early to ensure you get your desired time.

Click here for K-12 registration information - Register before March 31, 2012 to receive the Early-Bird Discount for the K-12th grade program.

 * Indicates a new member to the 2012 Board of Directors

Please reach out and congratulate them on their election and support them in the months to come! If you'd like to see the 2011 Annual Report, click here, or click here to view the 2011 Financial Statements.

The Barcelona U14 boys completed their regular season in MAPS undefeated with a record of 9-0-3.  During the 12 game season the team scored 26 goals and allowed only 4 goals.  In tournament play from Memorial Day through Columbus Day the team finished as Champions or Finalists in 4 of their 5 Tournaments.  Based on their success, the team was ranked as high as #9 in New Jersey during the Fall season.  The coaches and parents are very proud of the boys’ accomplishments.

Mercer F.C.

A Premier Summer Soccer Program in Mercer County

Tryouts for the Mercer FC teams will be as follows:

Saturday, December 4^th
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North Turf Field
1.30-3.00pm: Boys, U9 thru U14
3.00-4.30pm: Girls, U9 thru U12

Additional Tryouts will take place in February or March.  Stay tuned for updates.

To download a tryout registration form and for more information on the program, please visit:

www.mercer-fc.com

The project cost $33,000. The Township agreed to fund $13,000 and WWPSA needs to raise the remaining $20,000. As of November 18, 2011, we have raised $10,632.

Please donate $10 / $20 / $50 or more and consider using matching gift programs your employer may offer or forward to your friends or business who may want to contribute because safe fields are important.

Your donation is tax-deductible because WWPSA is a registered 501 C(3) non-profit organization. Donate online at https://ssl.demosphere.com/WWPSA/D and pay by credit card or send a check to WWPSA PO Box 757 West Windsor NJ 08550. You can also make a donation as part of registering for the Fall season.

Thank you in advance for donating.

WWPSA spends over US $50,000 annually on field lighting and maintenance and is a volunteer run organization, supported by parents like us. WWPSA manages and organizes the fields, training, and games.

Dick’s Sporting Goods has joined the ever-growing group of supporters of the West Windsor-Plainsboro Soccer Association (WWPSA). The two entities recently confirmed a sponsorship agreement, which will be invested into the club over the coming seasons. A nationally recognized sports and equipment retailer, Dick’s Sporting Goods offers sporting equipment ranging from fishing and camping, to golf and soccer, to everything in between that is fitness and sports related. Dick’s Sporting Goods has a shop at Nassau Park Boulevard in West Windsor and is a one-stop shop for all of your sporting gear needs.

“We are privileged to be working with Dick’s Sporting Goods, a nationally recognized brand that offers its customers the finest quality products at competitive prices, backed by the best service anywhere. All of the staff are very approachable and on hand to answer any of your product-related questions,” said Andy Di Duca, Executive Director of WWPSA.

“Dick’s Sporting Goods is very excited to be partnering with The West Windsor-Plainsboro Soccer Association," said Jerry Copsinis, Head of Community Relations at Dick’s. "The WWPSA’s core values of sportsmanship, teamwork and community, along with their coaching expertise and passion for the game make them a tremendous organization, one that Dick’s Sporting Goods is extremely proud to be partnered with.”

“We are proud to partner with WWPSA, a top-flight organization that shares our vision to prepare our children and young adults for the competitive world we live in today,” said Colin Schreiber, Executive Director of the Huntington Learning centers in Lawrenceville and Hamilton, NJ. “Whether one is on a track as a professional athlete or simply passionate about the benefits of the sport, solid foundational skills in reading, math, writing and study skills are critical for success in today’s competitive world. We strongly believe and support the synergy of sportsmanship and education, and are therefore very proud to be a partner with WWPSA".

“We are proud to be aligning ourselves with Huntington Learning Center in Lawrenceville and Hamilton. The learning center offers a great learning environment to polish up on academic skills which will bring its students to their next level of educational success The center’s certified teachers and professional staff will provide face-to-face advice and strategy to improve on skills ranging from reading to mathematics and test preparations for your son or daughter.” said Andy Di Duca, Executive Director of WWPSA.

West Windsor-Plainsboro Soccer Association (WWPSA) announced today that it has signed an agreement with Princeton MINI, a premier auto dealership in Mercer County, to be the club’s exclusive automotive sponsor for the Sunburst Tournament.  This arrangement will provide for WWPSA facilities, services and program improvements as well as providing its members with exclusive offers at the MINI dealership on 3466 U.S. Route 1 in Princeton.

“We are proud to be working with Princeton MINI, which offers a solid brand of fuel-efficient cars and compact crossovers with a fun and contemporary appeal.  All of the highly-trained MINI Motoring Advisors at the dealership are very approachable and offer great service before, during, and after the sale,” said Andy Di Duca, Executive Director of WWPSA.

Princeton MINI Sales Manager, Jeremy Golis, and Internet Sales Manager, Adam Perlman advocated for the partnership after Finance Manager, Mike Trifiro first learned of the opportunity. “Many of our MINI customers enjoy an active and athletic lifestyle, and some of our own kids play on the WWPSA youth recreational and travel teams.  Without question, the WWPSA is one of the finest athletic organizations in the region, and we’re very excited to be associated with them” said Golis.  

“We are proud to align with WWPSA, a first-class organization that shares our vision to offer youth and adults an environment that allows them to grow and improve their athletic skills,” said Donald Foy, vice president and general manager of Gold’s Gym Lawrenceville. “This relationship will enable us to reach even more local community members to have a positive impact on their lives and help them to train at optimal levels. We look forward to many success stories as the result of this relationship.”

Gold’s Gym’s Performance Training Center programs are scientifically designed to improve an athlete’s performance and reduce the risk of injury while playing sports. Each program is dedicated to enhancing athletic performance through a system that integrates a comprehensive individual training program tailored to each athlete, sport and position. Focused on speed and movement training to enhance all areas of athletic performance, the program’s goal is not simply to run fast, but to play fast. Playing fast consists of running fast, reacting fast, and recovering fast.

“Gold’s Gym Lawrenceville is one of the largest facilities on the East Coast, with one of the most extensive high-quality performance training centers in all of Mercer County,” said Andy Di Duca, Executive Director of WWPSA. “It is exciting for us to be able to offer WWPSA members the opportunity to train with high-level professionals to improve their skills and overall health and well-being.” 

Built in 2005, Gold’s Gym Lawrenceville has more than 150 pieces of cardio equipment in addition to free weight and strength training machines. The facility houses a 15,000 square-foot Performance Training Center dedicated to helping athletes achieve success.

Click here to find out more from Gold’s Gym

The Certification procedure is fairly short, convenient and FREE. It is done online, in the comfort of your home. Participants view a 20-minute video followed by several review questions about what they have watched, then print a certificate that is provided after the questions are properly answered. The only equipment you will need is online access on a computer attached to a printer. The script and quiz are available in Spanish and English.

Reprinted below is the statement found on the NJYS website at http://njyouthsoccer.com/Concussion.htm. If the links below do not work on your computer, you can access them from the NJYS site and clicking the link "Concussion Awareness Training" at the upper right corner of the home page.

WWPSA supports this initiative. It is certainly recognized as a critical issue throughout all sports (as any NFL fan can attest), and it is imperative that we all become better educated in what concussions are, how to spot what might be a consussion and what to do if we suspect a player has sustained a concussion. Taking this free training is good for everyone involved in youth sports.

http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/HeadsUp/online_training.html

How does it work?

To receive alerts, sign up on the RainedOut website, fill in the fields below or click here to register to receive texts when specific fields are closed.

Once you’ve created your account, whenever we need to inform you of the cancelation of activities due to inclement weather, one of our Admin users creates a message and sends it to that group. Less than 10 seconds later, you will receive either a text message or e-mail (depending on which method you indicated when you signed up) letting you know. You will not be charged any fee for this service, but your carrier’s fees to receive text or e-mail messages will apply.

Will I receive other messages?

We will only use this service to inform you of important information based on the purpose for which you signed up. You will not be contacted for any promotional purposes, and your phone number or e-mail address will not be sold or sent to anyone outside of WWPSA.

We’re very pleased to offer this service to our Club’s members and hope you find it as useful as we hope it will be. Please e-mail us if you have any questions or comments.

Click here to return to the WWPSA Home Page.

Here are some excerpts from the U.S. Soccer Federation article:

New youth soccer research from the University of Connecticut and serious cases of heat illness in other sports over the past few years has prompted the U.S. Soccer Federation to issue an updated version of its “Youth Soccer Heat Stress Guidelines.” The aim is to help parents, young athletes and coaches understand one of the most common and most preventable sports injuries: heat-related illnesses, including dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Here are physiological/psychological reasons placing children at risk:

1) Children absorb more heat from a hot environment because they have a greater surface area to body-mass ratio than adults. The smaller the child, the faster they absorb heat.
2) Children and adolescents may have a reduced ability to lose heat through sweating
3) During prolonged exercise, children and adolescents frequently do not have the physiological drive to drink enough fluids to replenish sweat losses.
4) Youth athletes may be more easily distracted when they should be resting and rehydrating.
5) Some youth athletes may be under intense pressure to make a competitive squad and may not want to report feelings of heat distress or take the appropriate amount of time to rehydrate. 

 PLEASE be sure to read the information in this link regarding Hydration and Heat Illness Guidelines from USSF

Click the e-mail address next to each item to let that person know if you found the lost item or are claiming a found item of something on the list:

Here’s a list of what’s been lost:

• A black Puma travel jacket, Uniform #1, size L was lost in Zaitz Park SS1 on Sunday April 10, 2011. If found, please contact Hema at (hemtya@yahoo.com).

• A kid’s small navy blue Columbia zip up fleece was left behind at or around WWCP #2 the week of October 17, 2011.  If found, please contact webmaster@wwpsa.org.

Here’s a list of what’s been found: