U5 - U14 SCHEDULES

U5 - U12 Schedules for spring 2010 are available below. 

Please click on your age group below and then find your team name (example LB3, OG6, GPT2) on the schedule.  Not all teams will play each day.  Some teams may play on a Saturday and Monday in the same week.  Please check schedules VERY closely and verify that no changes have been made the night prior to your next games.  Parents need to let coaches know about schedule issues and coaches (only coaches) should contact Thai Huynh by email (headref@smscsoccer.com) for questions / comments about the schedules. 

STATUS ON SCHEDULES:  The problem that we as a league have run into and are now catching the flack over is the late renewals of players returning from the fall as well as the people that signed up to coach in the fall and then decided that they did not want to coach in the spring.  This created teams without coaches, several of which did not have anyone who wanted to assume coaching duties despite contact with all of the teams' parents.  At this point several teams have been disbanded and the children disbursed among the other teams in their geographic location creating large roster sizes for these teams.  Other teams have been picked up by sympathetic board members and coaches who could not stand to see children not get to play this sport that we have all grown to love so much (and who have no kids on these teams!).  Without knowing exactly how many teams there would be, it was not possible to create a full season schedule up to this point.  Schedules for this Saturday have been posted.  Schedules for the remainder of the season are now being finalized and will be released in their entirety very soon.  Thank you for your continued patience.

Revised as of 2/2/10 at 11:32 p.m. -  U7/U8 & U10 Boys & Girls - Changes are in Red.

U5 Coed
U6 Coed
U7 Boys
U7/8 Girls
U8 Boys
U10 Boys
U10 Girls
U12 Boys
U12 Girls
U14 / U16 Boys & Girls - These teams will ALL play games on Jan 30th, we are still waiting on the district schedule to be posted.  I will update this link as soon as that information becomes available.

REMINDER: If your team can not play a scheduled game it is your responsibility to contact the opposing coach, your age group commissioner and the referee assignor.  Failure to do so can result in the forfeiting team to have to pay referee fees for that game. 

All games on Saturdays will be played at the County Farm Soccer Fields (North of I-10 off of County Farm Road (see fields link on SMSC website)) and all games on Mondays will be played at the Gulfport Sportsplex.

SMSC COACH NAMED MSA COACH OF THE YEAR

 

 

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!

 

 

Great Day of Soccer Tournament

 

The annual Coca-Cola Great Day of Soccer Tournament will be held on February 27 & 28, 2010 at the County Farm Soccer Complex.  The Great Day of Soccer Tournament is fun for players of all ages with a highly competative tournament as well as the skills events.  The top 10 scoring players for the skill events in each age group will be presented with awards at a special awards banquet hosted by Coca-Cola.

 

SMSC teams wanting to enter the Great Day of Soccer tournament please click here. (MS Word)

 

Non-SMSC teams wanting to enter the Great Day of Soccer Tournament please click here. (MS Word)

 

 

All-Star Classic Tournament

 

The annual SMSC All-Star Classic Tournament will be held on April 24 & 25, 2010 at the County Farm Soccer Complex. 

 

SMSC All-Star Classic tournament entry form please click here. (MS Word)

 

All-Star Classic Tournament rules please click here. (MS Word)

 

 

ATTENTION:  ALL STARS

 

U10 Boys - A supplemental try-out for the U-10 boys all-star team will be held this Sunday, February 7 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the County Farm Soccer Fields – starting at field no. 6.  The all-star team is for boys who are presently in the recreational division (Division III).  Attendees need to wear shin guards and cleats and bring a ball and something to drink.  Two teams will be formed if participation levels are high enough.  Please check back later for more information or email Jeff Bruni.

 

U12 Boys all stars will be having 2 additional training sessions in the coming weeks. Please check back on the website or email Michael Walker at walker@i-atros.com with any questions.

 

If you have any questions about all stars, please contact Kris Riemann, All Star Program Coordinator, at riemann2@aol.com.

 

 

MSA Tech Director to host Goalkeeper Camp

 Dates: Feb 20 & Feb 21, 2010

Location: Jackson, MS

Attendees: Boys & Girls U10 – U16.

Overview: Camper will be grouped according to age, gender, physical size, and skills. Sessions will focus on the following areas and how it relates to the game: Shoot Stopping, Ball Distributions, Break-aways, Communication, Dealing with Corner Kicks, Penalty Kicks, etc. Video lectures will also be used to re-enforce these skills.

Please visit www.mississippisoccer.org for more information on this camp.

 

 NOW REGISTERING U14-U19 BOYS & GIRLS!

SMSC is currently accepting registration applications for players who were age 12-18 on August 1st, 2009 to play U14 - U19.  Teams have been formed and began playing in November with the Turkey Shootout Tournament and play through at least the end of March.  These players will be eligible to participate in the Division II (All-Star) program which runs through June.  If you have any further questions please contact our registrar at (228) 206-2518.

U14 - U19 Registration Form

ATTITUDES ARE CONTAGIOUS

 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.

 

SPRING UNIFORMS

Uniforms for new added Spring players are available for coaches to pick up in the tournament room at County Farm next to the referee room.  Only coaches or a representative of the coach will be allowed to pick up uniforms and they will be distributed by team, not individually.

 SPRING 2010 PHOTOGRAPHER

Candi Holloway (Photography by Candi) will be taking all of the SMSC team and individual pictures during the spring season. Coaches can contact her to schedule a time for photos on one of the dates below.  She can start taking pictures as early as 4:30 pm on Monday's and starting at 7:45 am on Saturday's. It usually only takes 10 to 15 minutes per team as long as the complete team is there on time. She will not be at the fields unless she has teams scheduled. The dates are as follows:

Saturday Feb. 6th
Monday Feb. 8th
Saturday Feb. 20th
Monday Feb. 22nd
Saturday Feb. 27th
These are the only dates to take pictures. Please contact her at 228-669-8500.

For questions about pictures please contact Candi at candih@cableone.net 228-669-8500.  For pricing information please click here.

 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) Goldin Park Softball/Baseball 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.

 

County Farm Field Layout

County Farm Practice Field Assignments

 

INFORMATION ABOUT THE SEASONS

Hello again from SMSC.
 
The South Mississippi Soccer Club and the City of Gulfport Youth Soccer League have teamed up this year to bring the youth of south Mississippi the best overall soccer experience possible. 

We are doing something a little different this season with the U5-U12 teams. 

The U5 - U8 age groups that will pick back up with a spring season and play from January 23, 2010 until March 27, 2010.

The U10-U12 teams will resume games January 23, 2010 until the SMSC Club Tournament March 27, 2010.

Players in the U14 and older age groups will mail in their registrations for their regular schedule of games beginning with the Turkey Shootout Tournament and playing through the SMSC Club Tournament near the end of March.  These older teams will be traveling occasionally as part of a coast wide co-operative agreement that allows these players to have more competition during the season.  

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.

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.

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 one of the largest clubs 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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