GOAL SAFETY

Yet another kid has been killed by a falling soccer goal. This has become a recurring problem across the country. PLEASE help keep our kids safe by stopping them from climbing or hanging on the goals! And you have the league's permission to scold OTHER people's kids, too!

FAQ for Referees

Here's a site designed to answer some of the mysteries of refereeing. It's put up by U.S. Soccer.

WE NEED COACHES!

We're looking for at least two coaches - one to coach the Junior High Girls team, and one to coach the High School team (if we end up with one.) Contact me at jope@cba.siu.edu if you are interested.

Head Protection Gear

The US Soccer Federation has published its opinion on head gear/helmets for soccer. It's very interesting, but to summarize...they don't like 'em much. The report summary is here .

REGISTRATION REMINDER

Don't forget the deadline! It's February 16th, and it's coming on fast! If you don't want to spend the $.37 to mail it, come to the Anna Junior High School Saturday, February 12 from 10AM - 1 PM. At least I THINK that's the time and place. Check the Gazette Democrat to make sure.

SPRING 2005 REGISTRATION

Registration for the Spring 2005 season has begun. Registration forms for Fall 2004 participants will be mailed within the next week. Information about important dates is included in a cover letter; you can read the letter at the link to the right (see "info"). Blank registration forms are also available. The info and registration form are in PDF format.

Merry Christmas everyone! Santa ...put on your pants! 

Are you BLIND, ref???

No, not exactly. Here's why we refs always get the call wrong...

Offsides!

The UEFA has some new guidelines to help refs call offsides. If you understand what it says, you MAY be eligible to ref in the Union County Soccer League!

Cape Girardeau Photos

The Sports Section FINALLY got their photos up on their website. There is no index so to find a photo you have to wade through the whole bunch. On cursory look-through I found some photos of the 1st and 2nd grade teams but nobody else. I could be wrong....

Is there ever really a bad time to tie your shoes? Natalyn Hepburn keeps the ball out of the tie zone. 

Kendall Carter shows Brady how to box out! 

How to make your players stay in their positions. 

What do you think the girl to the right is thinking? 

First and Second Grade Boys A Team with their Second Place trophies in Cape Girardeau.

Back row: Coach Byndi Jerolds, Steven Wells, Deryk Harvell, Dustin Ryan, Jacob Brush, Zane DeWitt, Aaron Arreola, Jake and Joel Hardin, Coach Jennifer Nadeau.

Front row: Gabriel Stadelbacher, Garrett Nadeau, Colton Jerolds, Zach Parr, and Noah Fuller.

Professional photos from Carbondale and Cape Tournaments

The Carbondale Tournament of October 30-31 was photographed by Timepiece Photography. You can view and order photos from their website. The Cape Girardeau Tournament was photographed by Sports-Section , and they have informed me the photos should be ready for viewing very soon!

They're all-star jerseys AND hunter safety wear! Brady Carter and Logan Miller go hunting in the Carbondale Tournament.  

Robert Reynolds (1+2 Boys) is not bound by the laws of gravity.

The thrill of VICTORY! 

5th and 6th Grade All-Stars
Back Row: Brady Carter, Chris Windings, Travis Smith, Brady Wright, Chris Baggott, Dan Pineau, Kaleb Cotton
Front Row: Colten Collier, Caleb Mixen, Logan Miller, Chad Mayes, Cody Garver, Blake Wiggs, Jaden Plumb