Clifton Park Soccer Club, Inc.
Minutes of January 17th, 2006

PRESIDENT: After some discussion, Peter announced we have 30 teams this season and they are entered to play in the spring CDYSL. Preliminary placements will be posted on CDYSL’s web site in early February. Spring Rec sign ups will be held in Town Hall on Saturday, January 28th and February 4th from 9 to noon. The fee will be $25. Also Top Soccer sign ups are being taken. This is a good program, please help get the word out.

PREMIER LEAGUE: Nothing to report.

INDOOR: Frank received a notice from the school that litter and gum were found in the Karigon gyms. Reminder, please be careful when using the gyms.

CDYSL: Saratoga will host the State Cup finals this year on the weekend of June 3rd and 4th. State Cup rosters are due March 19th. Preliminary placements to be out on web in early February, appeals due by the 6th and appeals meeting on the 8th. Final placements should be out by February 17th. It is now a requirement that all coaches of CDYSL-registered teams have a coaching license. Peter asked that a list of our coaches and who’s licensed be prepared. W-9’s for payments to referees is an ongoing issue. CDYSL is sponsoring a new tournament for ODP, Select and Premier teams. It will be called the Empire Cup and held on July 15th and 16th. Schuylerville has been granted membership and Chazy has applied for membership.

REGISTRAR:Nothing to report.

TOURNAMENT: First meeting was held tonight and things are moving along. Rick received confirmation that the U-18 boys team from London will be attending.

VOLUNTEER: Liz is still lacking 8 team coordinators. Coaches get this information into Liz ASAP.

COACHING COMMITTEE: Is looking for two additional candidates who may be interested in serving on this committee.

INDOOR: Indoor gym times are being assigned. Players must remain under control by the coaches and there is to be no roaming the halls. Coaches should be the first one there and the last to leave. Cancellations need to be made by Tues. evening by contacting Frank Berger at 371-0654 or by email at www.vrb7key@aol.com. Gym closure information can be attained at 881-0612 or by going to www.shenet.org.

JR REFEREES: The referee course for the upcoming spring rec league will be offered to any students in the Shen District who are in grade 7 or above. The course for first time referees will be held at the Club House for three consecutive weeks as follows: Boys will start Monday, March 20th from 7 to 8:30 PM and Girls Wednesday, March 22nd from 7 to 8:30 PM. Experienced coaches meet one night on Tuesday, March 28th from 7 to 7:45 PM. Bring a pen or pencil. If you have questions, call Pete Sand at 371-8144.

OLD BUSINESS: Nothing to report.

TOP SOCCER: We will continue with the program, it was a great experience this fall. Registration forms are available at Town Hall with an open enrollment for the program.

NEW BUSINESS: Liz is trying to get an updated list of our coaches on our web site, please help with this. Question was raised on how to get information onto the web site. Cindy Beighey maintains the site and information requests can be sent through Peter, Liz or Jim. Karl shared an article that appeared in the Times Union on the pressure in Youth Sports and how children report they are not having fun anymore. As coaches and leaders, we should keep this in mind. Karl had extra copies available up front if anyone wants a copy to share with your team.