We will be starting our 5v5 Champion’s league on Wed June 19 7:30-9 at Duck Pond Park. We will be upgrading the shirts this year to stripped down replica champions league shirts (no team patches etc.) which will increase the cost to $70 which does not quite cover the increase in shirt price but we hope it will work out in the long run.

WHO: YOU! (Adults 18+)
WHAT: 5v5 - no keepers, no sliding, no one standing in front of goal
WHEN: Wed 7:30-9 @ Duck Pond Park (6/19-8/7)
COST: $70 (+15 for insurance if you have not previously played adult rec)

REGISTER HERE: http://assn.la/Reg/?r=1:104735 or go to www.wwpsa2.org and click on the Register Online link on the left.

If you need to register as a team, paying a single team fee of $700, then contact me.  I am not planning on many of these but I know at least one corporation may sponsor a team or 2.  If you have a large group of people with limited availability, this kind of registration may work also.  It is a little bit complicated and I dont want people accidentally signing up for it when they dont mean to.

NOTE: You will have to re-enter all your household information.

We are switching to a new registration system and so everyone has to re-enter household data (name, phone, DOB, etc.). Your DOB is important as it determines which programs you are eligible for. I also advise putting your cell phone and carrier down so we can communciate by text message as needed.

The new system has lots of new perks including a TeamSnap-like availability function so managers can know who is coming each week as well as a home page for each team!!

I will try to be fair on assigning CL teams but expect not to get your favorite because its just improbable. Moorcroft gets dibs on Liverpool so buddy up to him but after that is fair game. Note also that suppliers are in the process of switching model years and we arent sure which jerseys are available. It will take about 2 weeks to get jerseys so we are close on whether we will have week 1. Also, I only ordered 12 teams worth so if we get more registrations, some teams may not get there jerseys until week 2. Early registration increases everyone’s chances of getting jerseys on time.

JUNE 1-2, 2013

FOR SCHEDULES AND RESULTS... CLICK HERE!

Our club has formed a U23 Women’s team for college level players. Named Mercer FC, the team consists of returning collegiate players and high school seniors who are transitioning to becoming college student-athletes. The team’s roster includes 13 players who have previously participated in our club’s Youth Travel Program.

Under the direction of two college coaches, the team will train and compete in the National Adult League (NAL) Women’s U23 Northeast Premier Division. For more information about the team and to follow its progress, visit the Amateur Program link on the club home page.

Questions: Contact Earl at EDeamond@msn.com

West Windsor-Plainsboro Soccer Association (WWPSA) is proud to announce the inaugural year of the “WWPSA 3v3 Cup”!

Affiliated with Kick It 3v3 Soccer, the one-day tournaments will be a fast-paced and fun way to stay sharp during the summer, with teams receiving qualifying points towards Kick It 3v3 Regional Tournaments! 

Each team is guaranteed five 24-minute games during the day, with 3-4 pool games and playoffs! 

The tournament is open to all teams aged U7 to U18 – Girls’ teams will play on Saturday, August 4^th and Boys on Sunday, August 5^th. Registration is just $180 per team, for a roster of up to 6 players.

Tournament rules will be governed by Kick It, and can be seen here 

Online registration is now open and we can only accept a limited number of teams – register today to ensure acceptance!! 

Girls teams, register here

Boys teams, register here

We look forward to seeing you in August!

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