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| SMSC REGISTRATION IS HERE!! |
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SMSC registration will be held at Academy Sports in the Crossroads Shopping Center on the following dates & times:
Saturday August 7, 2010 10:00 - 2:00
Saturday August 14, 2010 10:00 - 2:00
Saturday August 21, 2010 10:00 - 3:00
Late registrations will not be accepted this year!
Late registrations and renewals caused the majority of our issues and complaints last season and will not be allowed this year. Any registration forms received late will be added to a waiting list and once teams have been formed will be used to fill in as needed to even out roster sizes.
Birth certificates will be required for ALL players this season regardless of past history with SMSC.
MSA has changed the registration software that they use and the new software requires a non-official copy of the birth certificate for all players. Also an email address will be required for all players (or a parent) this season. These requirements are mandated to us by the state association and we do not have control over them. Thank you all for your understanding.
SMSC registration fee schedule for the 2010-2011 season will be as follows:
U5 - $55 (Players must be 4 years old on or before August 1, 2010)
U6 - $55
U7 - $65
U8 - $65
U10 - $75
U12 - $75
U14 - $75
U16 - $75
U19 - $75
For questions regarding the 2010-2011 SMSC regsitration please contact our Registrar Lindsay Huckabee at lindsayhuckabee@hotmail.com
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| SMSC SEASON INFORMATION DATES |
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August 2010 Registration for all age groups and seasons (August 7, August 14 and August 21 registration at Academy Sports and Outdoors)
September 18, 2010 - November 13, 2010 Fall Season for U-5 through U-8 boys and girls
November 6, 2010 - December 11, 2010 and January 15, 2011 - March 19, 2011 Season for U-10, U-12, and U-14/16/19 boys and girls
November 20-21, 2010 Turkey Shoot Out Tournament (SMSC tournament)
January 15, 2011 – March 19, 2011 Spring Season for U-5 through U-8 boys and girls
February 26-27, 2011 Great Day of Soccer Tournament (SMSC tournament)
March 26-27, 2011 Club Tournament for SMSC teams (SMSC internal tournament)
April 16-17, 2011 or April 30-May 1, 2011 SMSC All-Star Classic Tournament (SMSC tournament)
May 28-29, 2011 MSA State Cup - State Tournament for Division I teams (SMSC to host)
June 4-5, 2011 State Games Southern Qualification Tournament (host?)
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| SMSC COACHES.... |
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If you are planning to coach an SMSC team for the 2010-2011 season please contact our registrar Lindsay Huckabee at lindsayhuckabee@hotmail.com and let her know what age group you plan to coach and what license you have if any. This will give us an idea of how many coaches we have planning to return this season before registration is complete.
All coaches, assistant coaches, referees, board members and any other volunteers are required to fill out a background check with the state each year. Once you are setup in the computer as a coach you will receive an email from gotsoccer.com or gotsport.com with a user name and password to login to your coaching profile. Once logged in you need to click on "Background Checks" and fill out the required information.
MSA is requiring coaching licenses for all coaches for the 2010-2011 season. If you are planning to coach you will need the license listed below.
U5, U6, U7 & U8 - U6/8 Module. This is a two part course with about 45 minutes online and a 1 1/2 hour field session. This cost of this course is $35.
U10 & U12 - U10/12 Module. This is a two part course with about 45 minutes online and a 1 1/2 hour field session. This cost of this course is $35.
U14, U16 & U19 - Level E License. This is an all weekend (Friday night, Saturday & Sunday) course. The cost of this course is $65.
If you already have a coaching license it does not expire and you do not have to take another coaching clinic this season unless you need to upgrade your license for the age group that you plan to coach this season. If you have a Level III license from the old licensing system you are already licensed to coach any age group from U5 - U12.
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| U12 BOYS STATE CHAMPIONS!! |
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Congratulations to the SMSC U12 Boys "Who Dats" for winning the Kohl's American Cup Tournament:
"Who Dats"
Coach Michael Walker
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| U14 BOYS SOUTHERN DISTRICT CHAMPIONS |
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Congratulations to the SMSC U14 Boys 2009-2010 Southern District Champions.
U14 Boys - Coach Smajo Dujkovic - U14B Southern District Champions!!
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| SMSC COACH NAMED MSA COACH OF THE YEAR |
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SMSC is pleased to announce that our very own Steve Huckabee was recently presented with an award by the Mississippi Soccer Association for "Coach of the Year" for recreational soccer in the State of Mississippi for the 2009 season. Steve commits nearly all of his free time to our organization and especially to coaching multiple teams, serving as a board member and refereeing. The time he devotes to our youth and his volunteerism are truly an asset to our youth and our community. Congratulations, Steve!
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| ATTITUDES ARE CONTAGIOUS |
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Parents and coaches, please watch this video that was produced by the Massachusetts Soccer Association. This video will explain and demonstrate some things that we could all use some education on.
http://www.mayouthsoccer.org/pages/488_attitudes_are_contagious.cfm.
All parents & spectators need to read the MSA Code of Ethics for Parents / Spectators prior to their next game.
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| FIELD RESERVATIONS |
CONTACTS FOR RESERVATION OF FIELDS FOR PRACTICES:
(1) Espy Fields (in west Long Beach off Espy Avenue) - Kerry Caldarelli (kerryc87@gmail.com)
(2) County Farm Soccer Fields (on east side of County Farm Road about 5 miles north of I-10 exit) - Kris Riemann (riemann2@aol.com) - The last team off the fields MUST TURN OFF LIGHTS! If you do not know how to do this call and we will explain it. DO NOT move the goals!
(3) Bayou View Baseball Fields (on east side of Hewes Avenue across street from Air National Guard area in Gulfport south of I-10) - Jason Streetman (coastappraiser@cableone.net)
(4) "Prudie" Goldin Park Fields (off of Prudie Circle and east of Three Rivers Road and north of Dedeaux Road - four softball/baseball fields) - Jeff Bruni (jeffbruni@bellsouth.net)
(5) Gulfport Sportsplex - The fields at the Gulfport Sportsplex are available for practice for a rental fee of $15 per hour. Reservations must be placed with the Gulfport Sportsplex business office Darlene (228) 832-3843.
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| ATTENTION PLEASE! |
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Harrison County has installed new lighting on 3 additional fields at the County Farm Soccer Complex. We would like to express our thanks to the Harrison County Board of Supervisors for this great project to provide lighting and allow more opportunities for night play and practice.
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| USSF Coaching License Courses Now Available |
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| CLICK HERE for the latest in coaching clinics around the state. |
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REFEREE INFORMATION
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Entry Level Grade 9 (Recreational Referee - Blue Badge)
Dates: 8/15/2010
Time: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
City: Lucedale
Location: Lucedale Elementary School 289 Church Street Lucedale, MS 39452
Course Information: You must sign up for this clinic online. This is an 8 hour course.
Contact Name: David R Davis II Home Phone: 601-508-2772 Cell: 601-508-2772 Contact Email: davis5girls@yahoo.com
Bring black pen, pencil & paper to the clinic. Please be ON TIME!!!
Cost: $70.00
Bridge Class (This class is to upgrade from a grade 9 to a grade 8)
Dates: 9/11/2010
City: Picayune
Location: Italian Grill Restaurant 1702 Highway 11 North (Must Enroll Online)
Contact Name: Bridget Johnston Home Phone: 601-889-5908 Cell: 601-347-7378 Email: johnston.kickit@gmail.com
Bring pencil & paper to the clinic. Please be ON TIME!!!
Driving Directions: I59 Exit 6. Go west off of exit and follow rd to T which is Hwy 11. Turn left (south) and the Italian Grill is on the left.
Cost: $70.00
Referees: If you are scheduled to officiate a game this season make sure that you are at the fields 30 minutes before the first game you are scheduled for. Failure to show up for a game creates major problems and can result in you getting suspended from games. We do not schedule extra referees so there is no one to fill your spot if you do not show up. If games are cancelled due to weather you will be contacted.
For more information on referee courses or to register for this course, please go to www.mississippisoccer.org or click on the following link - https://ssl.hammersoccer.com/missreferee/refereeclinics.asp.
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| Leave your dog at home |
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Harrison County says "No Dogs allowed at County Farm Soccer Fields", so leave your dog at home. Or with a neighbor. |
They also say "No Golf." So leave your clubs at home, too. Or with a neighbor! |
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| Do you know the Chain of Command? |
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If anyone should ask you who they should contact within SMSC concerning a particular issue, please heed the following. Please also help educate our coaches and parents about this "chain of command." Adhering to this set-up assists in more efficient and productive responses:
- All complaints and information in connection with complaints involving potential or alleged violations of the Code of Ethics, are to be forwarded in writing to SMSC President and the First Vice-President who chairs the Disciplinary Committee.
- All information and questions related to referees are to be forwarded to the Head Referee.
- Questions about field conditions or facility equipment are to be sent to the First Vice-President who is charged with oversight of equipment and fields.
- Queries about the recreational program (e.g., scheduling) are to be sent to the Third Vice-President.
- Questions or complaints involving tournaments are to go to the Second Vice-President who serves as the Tournament Director and oversees tournaments.
- Questions or requests for information about coaching should be forwarded to our Director of Coaching.
For the contact information of SMSC board members, please refer to the officer directory. |
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About SMSC
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The South Mississippi Soccer Club (SMSC) is a member of the Mississippi Soccer Association (MSA), and affiliated with the United States Youth Soccer Association (USYSA), United States Soccer Federation (USSF), and United States Amateur Soccer association (USASA). We are a non-profit Mississippi corporation, allowing tax deductible donations and contributions to the fullest extent of the law.
SMSC has a membership of over 1000 registered youth and amateur players and approximately 250 active coaches, referees and administrators.
SMSC in conjunction with Harrison County, MS, operates the County Farm Road Soccer Complex. An outstanding facility with 11 full size fields, a large pavilion with a concession stand, indoor restrooms, storage and meeting rooms. The Harrison County Parks and Recreation Dept. mows the grass, collects the trash, lines the fields, moves the goals, fixes the lights and fences and a whole lot of other things. SMSC could not operate without the hard work put in by the Harrison County employees who help make SMSC the second largest club in Mississippi.
South Mississippi Soccer Clubs purpose is the development, regulation, and promotion of soccer and other sports and sports related activities at the youth and amateur levels.
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