Seattle United Announces Fall Development Academy [posted 9-8-10]

SYSA's new premier/select club has an exciting training opportunity available.  The Seattle United Player Development Academy is back for its fall installment.  This 8-week program for SYSA players ages 7-11 provides an outstanding opportunity for serious, young players to challenge themselves and develop the skills necessary for higher level competition.  The Academy begins on Friday, September 24th.  For more information click here, or go to http://www.seattleunited.com.

Despite repeated efforts by SYSA and Seattle Parks, dog owners continually bring their pets to soccer and other playfields. A Seattle veterinarian and soocer parent wonders why she needs to convince people not to break the law. Read her letter about why dogs on playfields are dangerous.

SYSA is committed to safety. Coaches, parents, players -- please help us make our soccer fields safe places for our kids. Soccer goals should always be weighted and anchored, both when in use and especially when not in use. Never let children play or climb on goals. Follow this link for our SYSA policy on goal safety.

For problems while at a field, click here for a security phone number list.

For serious emergencies or injury, CALL 911.

SYSA's new premier/select club has been accepted into Washington Youth Soccer's Regional Club League (RCL) for the inaugural fall 2010 season. The RCL replaces the former Player Development League (PDL). The acceptance into the RCL will allow SYSA's top players access to the most competitive leagues in the state. To read about the new league and the full announcement, visit the Washington Youth Soccer webs site.

The SYSA Board of Commissioners elected new officers for two-year terms at its annual meeting on Saturday, April 10th.  Duncan Munro was elected President, Paul Payton VP Administration, Glyde Hart King Secretary, and Shawn Tucker VP Rec Development. Congratulations to our new officers. And thank you to our outgoing president, Parker Mason, and outgoing Secretary, Doug Anderson! For a letter from Duncan and background information on our new officers, click here.

Volunteer:  Larry McCann, Beacon Hill
Administrator:  Larry Lowe, Lake City
Girls Rec Coach:  Doug Broadbent, Magnolia
Boys Rec Coach  Maurice Burum, Hillwood
Girls Competitive Coach;  Richard Reece, ECFC
Boys Competitive Coach  Tommy Jenkins, ECFC
Young Referee of the Year:  Brock Parker

Congratulations to all our winners!

If you run into a problem while at a field, use the list of numbers in the link below to get help.

For problems while at a field, click here for a security phone number list.

For serious emergencies or injury, CALL 911.

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Upcoming Events

Coach Clinics -- Three great opportunities for coach training in SYSA this month! Click COACHES in the left column for all the information.

U10 Jamboree -- SYSA's annual U10 jamboree is Sunday, September 12.

 Thank You SYSAVolunteers!!

Thanks to Bob Sigley, VP Operations for the SYSA Board, for his work on the 2010 city league schedules!

Thanks to Dennis Barnes, Shorelake, for his Shorelake registration work, and his efforts with the Celebrate Shoreline Tournament.

To see previous monthly winners and other volunteer awards, click here. 

The Neil Callahan Fund

The Neil Callahan Fund honors the memory of SYSA's late president. To learn more about the fund, click here. 

Click here to donate to the Neil Callahan Fund.