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Welcome to the Clifton Park Soccer Club
 

Welcome to the Clifton Park Soccer Club Website. We are located in Clifton Park, NY which is just north of Albany. The club currently has over 1,700 active players in its recreational, travel and premier level soccer programs and we will be hosting our 36th Annual Tournament July 7th - 8th, 2012.

 

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  • NICK"S CUP 3v3 TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER
  • Come One, Come All! Forward this message to friends and family, come join the fun while helping a great cause!

    Nick Cammarata was the son of Janine and Lucas Cammarata. He lost his battle to Leukemia on October 26, 2008. The mission of ‘Nick’s Fight to be Healed Foundation, Inc.’ a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, is to support pediatric blood cancer patients as well as serve the young adult cancer community. We strive to improve quality of life by promoting well-being, reducing stress within the entire family, and providing resources to help children with cancer lead fun and fulfilling lives.

    www.fighttobehealed.org.

    WHEN Friday 6/1/12 5PM-10PM PURPOSE Fundraiser, all proceeds go to Nick’s Fight To Be Healed Foundation

    LOCATION Sportsplex of Halfmoon, Halfmoon, NY

    SPONSORED BY Clifton Park Soccer Club, NY Elite FC, Sportsplex of Halfmoon

    FEE $120/team (U10, U13 and Open Divisions) $20/player (Open Division only, individuals will be assigned to a pickup team)

    DIVISIONS U10, U13, Open - Relaxed pickup format, create your own team of friends and support this great cause!

    GAME FORMAT 10 minute games, round robin for points + playoff PRIZES Trophies for First and Second place, Special Raffles

    SKILLS CONTEST U10 - Hit the frame U13/Open - Hit the crossbar Participation selected by raffle, one ticket will be given to each player at the door, additional tickets can be purchased to increase chances.

    CHAIRPERSON/CONTACT Lucas Cammarata (lcammara@nycap.rr.com)

    REGISTRATION REQUIRED – NOW OPEN

    Team Registration (co-ed, maximum 6 players)

    http://www.sportssignup.com/NY-Elite-FC-Tournament-Online-Registration.start

    Individual Registration

    http://www.sportssignup.com/NY-Elite-FC-Online-Registration.start

  • Recreation Soccer Program Division Information
DIV. Child's DOB Day/Time Division Plays Division Chairperson
0 1-1-06 to 12-31-07 Saturdays 10:30am-12pm

Helmut Gerstenberger

hgsead@aol.com

1 1-1-04 to 12-31-05

Saturdays 1pm-2:30pm

Thursdays either 5:30pm-6:30 pm or 6:45pm-7:45pm

Eric Sapsonick

esap@nycap.rr.com

2 1-1-02 to 12-31-03

Saturdays 9:30am-11am

Tuesdays either 5:30pm-6:30pm or 6:45pm-7:45pm

Mich Coloccia

mlrc25@nycap.rr.com

3 1-1-00 to 12-31-01

Saturdays 11:30am-1pm

Wednesdays 6pm-7pm

Christine Kimball

christinecx7@gmail.com

4 1-1-94 to 12-31-99 Saturdays 8am-9:30am

Bruce Lowin

Bdlowin1@nycap.rr.com

 

  • Congratulations - the following CPSC coaches were recently inducted into Shen Hall of Fame from the 1988 Varsity Boys Soccer team:

    Steve Karbowski, U14 Dragons & U16 Sundevils
    Cassidy Jones: U12 Stingers & U14 Comets
    Kevin Smith : U8 Sharks & U10 Shooting Stars

  • Please vist the "Calendar" tab for a complete list of all upcoming events.
  • The RPI Engineers - CPSC Event, October 23rd:

    Over 40 CPSC U10 players were hosted by the RPI Mens Soccer team in a free skills clinic on October 23 in the ECAV Stadium at RPI. The boys stayed for the RPI home game to cheer on the players. It was a great day of fun for all! Special thanks to Coach Adam Clinton and Coach Cassidy Jones.

  • CPSC Patches: are available for teams to purchase for “patch exchange” tournaments. Contact Karl Gerstenberger to purchase patches, $12.50 for package of 25.

  • Director of Coaching Announced: Clifton Park Soccer Club (CPSC) is excited to announce the appointment of Adam Clinton to the position of Director of Coaching.  A Clifton Park native and Shenendehowa graduate, Adam has a tremendous background as a coach and a player.  He holds a USSF A license and is currently the RPI Men’s Soccer Head coach, since 2002. He has been involved as a player, a coach, and parent with the CPSC since its inception in 1976.

    Adam’s primary focus within the club will be on the fundamental development of the U8 - U14 boys and girls age groups. His responsibilities, at this time, will include training programs for players and coaches in both the recreational and competitive travel programs of the Clifton Park Soccer Club. 

    Adam’s addition to the coaching staff promotes the ongoing growth of our club and our commitment to the development of players and coaches.
  • Womens Adult League: There is some interest in a women's adult league.  If interested, please see http://www.adultsoccer.info/ for more information and forms.

 

 
Kudos Korner
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Congratulations........

  • Several CPSC club members participated in the Afrim’s Spring Soccer Showdown 3v3 tournament on March 23, 2012, competing in two coed age divisions against players 6-10 and 11-16yrs of age from around the Capital District.. The team led by Dylan Maxon won the Over-10 championship and Chris Conger won the individual shoot-out, while the team led by Georgia Greene won the Under 10 championship

    Standing – left to right: Meghana Caron, Alexandra O’Hara, Sarah Monroe, Danielle Casey, and Eddie Greene.Kneeling – left to right: Christian Blood, Ashley O’Hara, Georgia Greene, Dylan Maxon, and Chris Conger.

  • The Cooke's (player, Griffin, mom, Nancy and dad, Chad) were the most recent CPSC Raffle Winners. Congrats!

  • CPSC wins Afrims' 1st Annual King Cup 3v3 Tournament - U8 Division! Ashley O'Hara, Georgia Greene and Aidan Arpin played 11 games today and had 9 wins - including 4 shutouts. Georgia Greene also won the U8 skills competition! Congrats!

  • CPSC U12 Girls Lightning Sportsplex West Division Champions (photo): U12 Lightning, coached by Melissa O'Hara, Chris O'Hara and Sean McMullan, went undefeated in divisional play and won the U12 West division for Session 1 at the Sportsplex. The Lightning had an outstanding first session together including scoring 34 goals!

  • Alanna Costigan signed her letter of intent to play lacrosse for Urbana University in Ohio. Alanna is an assistant coach for the U10 Girls Cosmos team and last year she was an assistant coach for the U10 Girls Cheetahs. Congratulations!!

  • The U10A Shooting Stars had a meet and greet with the Siena Women’s Soccer team and played a game on the home field for the Siena fans during halftime.

  • CPSC U11 Vipers Beekman Cup Champions (photo): U11 Vipers, coached by Brett Miller and Joe Greene, won the U11 division, scoring 16 goals in total & allowing only 3 ! They competed against teams from Dutchess County : Carmel United SC , East Hudson North Salem SC and Chappaqua YSC. Great job Vipers!

  • CONGRATULATIONS to all the Clifton Park Teams who were Champions or Finalists in the 2011 Clifton Park Tournament. See some of the Boys Photos and Girls Photos from all teams!!
2011 Clifton Park Champions or Finalists
Boys (link to Photos) Champion or Finalist
U12 Boys - Gold Upper CP Stingers
U12 Boys - Gold Lower CP Hurricanes
U14 Boys - Gold Upper CP Golden Express
U16 Boys - Lower CP Steamers
U19 Boys CP Strikers
U23 Boys CP Celtics                
   
Girls (link to Photos) Champion or Finalist
U12 Girls - Gold Upper CP Panthers
U12 Girls - Gold Lower CP Crusaders
U14 Girls - Gold Lower CP Dragons

 

  • The U16 Girls Sundevils were champions of the Niskayuna tournament in June.  They also won the CDYSL league championship.  Congratulations

  • The U10 Lazers travelled to Western NY for the Northstars Cup 2011. The Lazers succeeded as Champions (6-1-0) in the U10 division, competing with premier teams: Empire United Soccer Academy, Soccer Central, Liverpool SA and Irondequoit Challenge SC.

  • The U12 Yellow Jackets were finalist in the 2011 Burnt Hills Tournament.

  • Darien Espinal of the U8 CP Stingrays, won the shootout competition at the 2011 Niskayuna Tournament.  Darien and his teammate Suhana Singh both made it to the final round.  Congratulations to Darien, Suhana and all the Stingrays! 
  • The U16 Boys (Steamers) won the 16/17 year old division at the Saratoga May Day Tournament.  They also won the Rotterdam Tournament in the 16 division in April. Congratulations!!

  • U10 Boys Lazers, coached by Brett Miller, competed at the Oakwood Premier Indoor Tournament with a record of 1-1-2. The boys won the 2011 Saratoga May Day Tournament, 4-0-0. They are off to compete at Oakwood Premier Memorial Day Tournament.
  • U14 Girls Dragons, coached by Steve Karbowski, won the Mountain Mayhem ADK Tournament with 4 shut out games. Erin Hulbert won the U14 shootout.

Please e-mail your team kudos/pictures so we can share....

 

 

 

Thank you to everyone who supported the CatieBug and Fight to be Healed Benefits that were recently held.

CatieHoch Foundation Nick's Fight to be Healed

www.catiehochfoundation.org

www.fighttobehealed.org

 

 

 

2012 Tournament Sponsors

 

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