Clifton Park Soccer Club, Inc.
Minutes of Agust 15, 2006

The next meeting will be held on Thursday, September 21st at 7:30.

PRESIDENT: Peter read a letter of appreciation from John & Sharon Ryan on behalf on their son Scott. The 2006 Clifton Park Tournament was dedicated in memory of Scott Ryan. The Ryan’s made a donation of $2,000 to the Club in honor of Scott. Peter announced Karin Thorne and Mike Campisi will be asked to come up with a plan to honor Scott with this donation. Fall Rec is close to being full; applications are still coming in. Rec starts on the Saturday, September 9th.

TREASURER: Thank you was received from the Clifton Park / Halfmoon Emergency Corp. for the donation received from the Club. Raffle winners were selected and will be notified.

PREMIER LEAGUE: Nothing to report.

INDOOR:Nothing to report.

CDYSL: Registration of teams will not be allowed without documentation that the coach is licensed. Coaches can apply for a one-year waiver; the form can be downloaded from their web site. The Empire Cup had 92 teams participate. Referee assignments will be done in house this season. ENY is undergoing reorganization. Cut off for the fall CDYSL play is September 1st. Late team withdrawals and forfeits remained a problem last spring. Team membership fees may go up to $100. Clubs and their officers are covered under CDYSL/ENY insurance policy. The league ODP is looking for coaches and assistant coaches. Trophies are in, see John after the meeting.

REGISTRAR: Do not wait to get your team registered. Peter stated that with the exception of U-8’s, all the tryouts were completed in July and there will be no reason teams cannot be registered in time for indoor play, etc. Question was raised can the Club pay for the $10 Risk Assessment fee. Small discussion followed and matter will be brought to the Board’s attention.

TOURNAMENT: Rick announced we currently have 118 teams and are looking for two additional teams to round out brackets.

VOLUNTEER: Peter reminded everyone that each parent has a 4-hour volunteer commitment for each child that plays for Clifton Park; 2 hours as needed during the season and 2 hours for our Tournament in July.

COACHING COMMITTEE: Coaching evaluation forms are available with Rick Barlow and Mike DeSimone. See them after the meeting if you would like to view yours.

INDOOR: Nothing to report.

ADULT LEAGUE: Still playing, good numbers showing up. Plans are under way for fall and indoor play

OLD BUSINESS: Nothing to report.

TOP SOCCER: We currently have about 12 children participating and are using the $3,000 worth of Adidas equipment that was awarded to our program.

NOMINATING: Nothing to report.

NEW BUSINESS:Soccer Unlimited presented new jerseys and shorts for the upcoming season. Joe Thorne, Nomination Committee Chair, announced the AGM would be held in October, with the election of officers. Joe will reach out to current officers to determine if they are still interested in serving. If you are interested or know someone who may be interested in running for office or getting involved with the Club, contact Joe at 877-8127.