Germany vs. Greece

Operation Soccer Chopper

 

These guys are apparently "bombing" kids in Iraq with soccer balls! Check out the link and think about making a donation!

Fall 2007 Schedules

Schedules are linked to over there, on the right. They are in PDF format.

Fall Schedules are Done

The schedules have been posted. I am still looking for referees. Give me a call or come out to the Clinic on September 8th at 9 a.m.

Fall 2007 Registration

Time to start another season! The registration forms will be in the mail shortly. If you just can't wait, click on the link to the right and print out the registration form and information.

Luncheon cancelled

Due to lack of interest, the luncheon scheduled for May 20 has been cancelled.

10th Anniversary Luncheon

It's MAY 20th at Great Boars of Fire. Tickets are only $8.50. Stu Kassen will be our guest speaker - he's the Commisioner of IYSA for the Southern District. Get a cool, free 10th anniversary stadium cup!

If you've got little kids they can attend for nothing, as long as they eat some of your food!

Call me at 833-4160 to reserve a seat. They're limited!

Hip Check

 

Sammy Brimm lays a hip check into a Carbondale player.

Marion Tournament

 

You can click on the photo to enlarge it...


Soccer 101 - When you try to dribble through a puddle, the ball will go slower than you.


Results from Friday night:

COED

1/2 - Lost 1-3 to Marion
3/4 - Beat Carbondale, 3-0
5/6 - Got nipped 0-1 by Saline County

GIRLS

1/2 - Clobbered Carbondale, 8-2
3/4 - Beat Carbondale, 4-0
5/6 - Smacked Saline, 5-2

The Return of FRED!

 

FRED is playing in the United States for D.C. United!

Watch the Horizon...

It's Hurricane Season!

A very cool website for our Junior High team, thanks to coach Bobby Newberry.

Vist it here.

Soccer and Weather

Yesterday's death of a Carbondale track team member after being struck by lightning should remind us all of the perils our kids face when storms approach.

The general rule (according to the National Weather Service) is that if lightning is spotted, the fields should be cleared immediately. As we saw yesterday, that policy is ineffective. My policy is that when THUNDER CAN BE HEARD the fields should be cleared IMMEDIATELY. If at any time you think there is a threat to your child or to your team because of the weather, do not hesitate - get off the field!

I have contacted the Illinois Youth Soccer Association for their opinion and will update this site when I hear from them.

And Finally...

Rather than do it right the first time, I prefer to do it over and over again.

I had to make one last change to the PreK-K schedule, swapping the Slices out of the 4/28 game and replacing them with the Pavers. That should leave all the teams with the same number of games.

Pre-K and K Schedule

I have rescheduled the games orginally scheduled for 4/7/2007. Plesae check the new schedule and let me know if there are any problems.

I'm sorry that there are times a team may play 3 times in a week, but to get in all the games it became necessary.

March 9

I fixed the P/K schedule, too. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Update - it was up for while, but with last fall season's schedule. NOW it's fixed.

Later March 8

I've fixed the link to the 1/2 schedule.

Please check your rosters and let me know if they are not accurate!

Update, March 8

I have posted a tentative 1/2 grade schedule. Each team is presently scheduled for 8 games (except the new team, which only has 7). I can schedule a couple more games each if you don't mind playing on Monday nights. For now, let's call the MARCH part of the schedule permanent; we can add games in April if desired.

I am reposting the rosters minus personal information. Thanks to Marcus for pointing it out.

Update March 7

The Pre K/K Schedule is up. Please check it to see if you find anything wrong or that you would like changed. I had to schedule a couple of week nights with two games to get them all in. I hope to have the 2/3 and 3/4 schedules up tomorrow.

I've updated the p/k rosters and the 1/2 rosters. Please check them out. Also, let me know how many new players you have so I can order shirts ASAP!

I am still short a 3/4 coach. If you know anyone who can help PLEASE let me know.

UPDATE, March 1

It looks like there will be two new teams at the P/K level, and one at the 1/2 level. There is a team at the 3/4 level that still doesn't have a coach. I am trying my best to get this all together for a March 17 start. Registration is 240 and climbing...

I was at the fields last Tuesday and found out the concessions stand had been broken into and vandalized. If you would like to donate a microwave to replace the smashed one, please let me know.

Thanks for you patience!

Thank You, Kiwanis!

 

A huge thank you to the Kiwanis, who made a sizeable donation to the UCSL tonight. In particular, thanks to Peter Barger!

We are greatly appreciative of your generosity!

ATTENTION COACHES!

I have posted tentative rosters as links on the right. Please check your rosters and call me with any corrections.

A Related Story to the League Mentioned Below

Interesting story.

If you were wondering, the IYSA rules DO prohibit head gear, but in recreation leagues there is some flexibility. For instance, there's no problem if a kid wants to wear a wool cap on a cold day. Just don't try to wear one of these.

10th Anniversary

Looks like we're not the only soccer league celebrating ten years!

AJCHS Soccer Needs YOU!

From the Goal Club:

"On Monday, February 26 the Goal Club will be making a presentation to the AJCHS School Board to try and convince them to consider funding the soccer teams. It is imperative that we let them know how important soccer is to our community. Please plan to attend this meeting and wear UCSL or AJ soccer shirts. We will meet at the AJ doors at 6:45PM so we can enter the meeting as a group. This could be our one shot at establishing our program. If you have any questions please feel free to call Cindi Eidson at 833-6560. Thanks for your support."

Fred Update

 

Lyon is running away with France's Ligue 1, after beating Lille with two goals in the last 10 minutes yesterday.

How can they lose? They can't, because they have ... FRED!

Reminder

When you fill out the registration form, YOU DON'T HAVE TO TELL US YOUR DENTIST NOR INSURANCE INFORMATION.

We don't need the dentist info, and we will get the insurance information from you later!

Spring Season 2007

Registration forms will be in the mail soon. The deadline to register is February 17. You can print out a registration form by clicking on the link to the left. Make sure you read the link regarding 2007 information first.

Games will start March 10 at the earliest.

Certification Process

Yes, Dan got a higher score on his referee certification test than me. But only because he can DANCE!

Why Diving is Dangerous!

Another MLS Signing

 

To keep up with the LA Galaxy, the Chicago Fire have signed Pope Benedict XVI.

Grouch

Not everyone is happy about Beckham coming to the MLS.

Beckham Signs with the LA Galaxy!

 

David Beckham has signed to play soccer with the MLS's L.A. Galaxy. That's EXACTLY what Los Angeles needs...another tattooed pretty boy with a bad haircut!

Referee Certification Clinic

From the IYSA website:

Referee Clinic Type: Entry Only
Dates: January 20, 2007 - January 21, 2007
Days: Saturday-Sunday
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Carbondale (SIUC)
Course Information: Clinic will be held at SIUC, Lawson Hall, 1075 Lincoln Dr., Carbondale.
Requirements: Any Recertifying Referee signing up for this clinic MUST attend BOTH days!

Cost: $35
Current Available Spots for this Course: 42
Registration Deadline: 1/14/2007
Cancelation Deadline: 1/12/2007

Dave Barry Again for the month of July

"In other sports highlights, Italy defeats France in a World Cup final match that is marred by a violent head-butting incident involving Bode Miller. The U.S. team fares poorly in the World Cup, failing to win a single match; the players blame this on their inability to adjust to the "no hands" rule."

Dave Barry's Year in Review

He reports this from last June:

JUNE

... the big sports story is the start of the World Cup tournament, with U.S. fans hopeful that our players have finally caught up with the rest of the world in soccer. The American team arrives in Italy brimming with confidence, only to be informed that the tournament is being held in Germany. Undaunted, the team boards a train for Geneva, with the coach promising, "We will score many touchdowns."