Waconia Soccer Club

The Waconia Adult Rec League has started outdoor pick-up games on Sunday afternoons and Tuesday evenings.

We will meet on the EAST side of Clearwater Middle School (i.e., in the fields in front of Safari Island) and pick an available field. We have the back field reserved but it is in rough shape and we will avoid it if possible.

Sundays Afternoons: July 19,26 Aug 2,9,16,23,30 02:00PM
Tuesday Evenings: July 14,21,28 Aug 4,11,18,25 07:00PM

If you would like to play, just show up! All ages and abilities are welcome.

The Waconia Wildcat U-15 Boys (C2) Team won the Dakota Rev Tournament held during the weekend of May 16-17. This is the second Dakota Rev tournament win for the boys - they took the championship two years ago as a U-13 team. The team won three hard-fought games on Saturday and Sunday morning on their way to a decisive win (7-0) in the championship game where they beat Faribault. Congratulations Guys!!

Congratulations to the Waconia Boys U14 C2 team for winning the Dakota Rev Tournament for the second year in a row!

The team started out Saturday morning with a win over Tonka United, 1 goal to nil. That afternoon the boys went on to defeat Eagan Wave by a score of 2 to 1. The next morning saw the Wildcats play to a 1-1 tie against Valley United Pumas, the lone goal for the opponents coming on a penalty shot. That tie gave the team enough points to be named the winner from their pool of 6 teams and advance to the championship game against Northfield United. In a very well-played game, the score was tied 1-1 at the end of regulation. After two 5-minute overtimes, the game was still tied, so it was on to a shoot-out. With some fantastic work at goalkeep, Waconia triumphed and won for the second year in a row. Amazingly, both tournament wins ended in shoot-out finishes!

Tyrel & Gretchen, WHS Varsity Soccer Coaches, are running a Waconia Soccer Camp this summer. This is a basic skills camp for all kids interested in soccer. The camp will be held at WHS Soccer Fields from June 15 to June 19. The fee is $75, and registration is due by June 1.

For more information, and a registration form, contact Waconia Community Education.

Waconia Community Education offers local league (non-traveling) soccer for boys and girls Pre-K through Grade 6.

Registration deadline date is Wednesday, February 4, 2009.

Please visit the Waconia Community Education site for more information.

Registration deadline date is Wednesday, February 4, 2009.

The registration form can be found at the end of this article (see attachment).

1) Mandatory Attendance! Parent & coaches meeting. This is a one night opportunity and all coaches and parents need to attend. Come to Bayview Elementary School Gym on Monday, March 2, from 6:30 - 8:00 pm.

2) Community Education offers soccer through MYSA for boys ages 11-18 and girls ages 11-18. Teams will be determined by birthdate, grade and number of registrations. Teams will be formed by Community Education. No one under the age of 11 may play up. Youth may be assigned to a higher level of play by Community Education, pending actual registration numbers.

3) Birthdate must be between August 1, 1990 and July 31, 1998.

4) Participants will be divided with boys and girls on separate teams. No more than 18 on a team.

5) An evaluation may be necessary pending registration numbers. Community Education will try to accommodate all who register. Parents we always need help coaching.

6) Practice times will be determined by coaches.

7) Games are usually two per week. Game nights will be based on what divisions we have which will be determined after the registration deadline. Games are scheduled by MYSA.

8) The season runs May through July.

9) MYSA teams travel in the suburbs and in west metro communities.

10) MYSA leagues are competitive. There are occasional conflicts with marching band, baseball and softball. Coaches will do their best to work around conflicts.

11) MYSA now will levy substantial fines to teams for forfeiting games. A strong commitment is necessary to participate.

12) Players in the 5th & 6th grades may also register for the Local League Soccer, however, you would be responsible for both league fees.

FEES:

Option A: $150 plus a $40 jersey deposit = $190.00 (fee goes towards clinic or tournament, T-shirt, a pair of socks, jersey rental and a pair of black shorts)

Option B: $130.00 plus a $40 jersey deposit = $170.00 (fee goes towards clinic or tournament, T-shirt, a pair of socks and jersey rental only - no shorts included)

Late Fee: $10

Non-District #110 Residents: All participants not residing in Dist. #110 will be assessed an additonal fee of $20.

Refund Policy: No refunds after the soccer registration deadline date of Wednesday, February 4, 2009.

1) Each player is required to rent a team jersey from Community Education. Jerseys must be returned to the Community Education office at the end of the season at which time you will receive a $30 refund check. Community Education will keep $10 of the jersey deposit as a replacement fee for wear and tear.

2) All players must wear the prescribed uniform.

3) Soccer cleats (non-metal) and full length shin guards are required - you will need to purchase these items on your own.

The Waconia Soccer Club is sponsoring several skills training sessions with coach Seamus Tritchler. Boys and girls in grades 5 through 12 are encouraged to participate.

Cost: $5.00 cash per session, pay at door to participate.

Where: Bayview Elementary Gym

Description:

Trainings for each age group mainly focusing on technical abilities. These technical points
would be as follows:

1. Passing.
2. Shooting.
3. Fast footwork- dribbling.
4. Teaching moves and acceleration in taking players on.
5. Defending as an individual.
6. Ball control- foot thigh and chest.
7. Heading- attacking and defending.

We would be working with a grid system, which the coaches will find quite useful. I (Seamus) will
have a training syllabus for each training session for the coaches to keep. I (Seamus) would also
like to have a coach’s session with the coaches so we can go through the exercises the players
will be going through.

Coaches are encouraged to come.

What to Bring: Tennis Shoes/Indoor Soccer Shoes, Ball, Shin Guards, Water, $5.00 cash

When:

Questions: Please contact Kathy Watson at kwatson@embarqmail.com or 952-442-2582.