Update Archive
Posted by Sports Department on 2/14/2015
PROGRAM UPDATE: LAST UPDATED 05/01/15
PLEASE BOOKMARK the following link NOW as it will always have the most up to date information for Spring Soccer throughout the entire season. http://ymcasoccer.playerspace.com
Game Weekend #7 - Saturday, May 2nd & Sunday, May 3rd
CLICK HERE FOR THIS WEEKS GAME SCHEDULE
Looks like our 1st Saturday without rain this season.
U14 TEAMS:
I have heard that both teams will be light for the 4:30 PM game on Saturday. If you do not have plans please still show and we will play with staff if needed. You also have a game 1:00 PM this Sunday.
U18 TEAMS:
You have a game Saturday at 4:30 in Surf City.
Game times, address and YMCA Bus information is at the bottom of the schedule on the link above. The bus leaves at 2:45 PM.& returns at 7:00 PM
You also have a home game this Sunday at 2:30 PM.
PICTURES:
Only two people asked for make-up pictures. I working on a photographer still as they are still making up rain days with other leagues. He did say he would issue refunds if needed. He can send someone on a weekday as well. If you have not received your pictures please check at the snack bar.
FUNDRAISER: Spring 2015 Soccer League Picture CD's
As the fundraiser this season I tried something new. For the past several weeks we have been taking pictures of the children in our program. I have been posting my favorite 5 from each week and is on our Spring Soccer Site slideshow. These will go on sale Saturday, March 9th 2015 at the snack bar for $10. There are over 1,000 pictures from this season. The money from CD sales will help keep program cost down, continue to improve it and ensure everyone that wants to play soccer can. Your support is appreciated.
***If you have pictures of your own you would like added, please email them to me at: lee.spooner@wilmingtonfamilyymca.org ***
LOST & FOUND:
PLEASE CHECK, I have two full bins, lots of water bottles.
(Items left for more than 10 days will be donated to the Goodwill.)
These bins can be found near the snack bar on the supply side.
(During the week they are inside the supply side of the shed, please help yourself)
WHAT'S NEXT AFTER SPRING SOCCER IN 2 WEEKS?
SUMMER ACADEMY PROGRAM
Ages 7 through 15
This is an 8 week summer program. This program is designed to fit the busy family life during the summer. 24 drop-in practices sessions offered Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 5 PM To 7 PM with pick-up style games on Saturday mornings. Great introduction to the Soccer Travel Program.
(Coaches, if you want to enroll a team, please reach out to me.)
CLICK HERE FOR INFO
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
SUMMER SHOOT & SCORE PROGRAM
Ages 4 through 6
This is an 8 week summer program. This program is designed to fit the busy family life during the summer. 16 drop-in practices sessions offered Tuesday & Thursday 4 PM To 5 PM with pick-up style games on Saturday mornings.
(Coaches, if you want to enroll a team, please reach out to me for the reduced rate.)
CLICK HERE FOR INFO
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
5 SUMMER SOCCER CAMPS
YMCA Soccer Day Camps - Ages 3 through 14
Resident Soccer Camp @ Camp Kirkwood - Ages 8 through 14
British Soccer Camp @ Wilmington Family YMCA - Ages 6 through 16
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
TRAVEL TEAMS START FORMING IN JUNE
If you sign-up for the Summer Academy League you will get $50 off travel team dues for 2015/16.
FALL SOCCER LEAGUE (The fall version of this season.)
REGISTRATION OPENING SOON! Early-early bird specials.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Saturday, May 2nd: USL SOCCER Wilmington Hammerheads Home Game 7 PM
WE SELL TICKETS at the snack bar. We sell tickets $1 cheaper than at the game and 15% of sales go back to our Soccer Program. $12 Adult / $8 Child
**Note the tickets we sell are undated and are good for any regular home game.**
Saturday, May 16th: Free Clinic Day: This is a free event for all our soccer players from our Spring League. Come work with the YMCA Soccer Staff on some soccer skills. We will be offering clinics by age groups. This is your chance to discuss some of our Summer Soccer Programs for those children that would like to continue with soccer after the Spring Season ends. MORE INFO TO COME
Saturday, June 6th & June 7th: 2015 HAMMERS CUP Ages 7.5 through 13.
This is a recreational tournament put on by the Hammerheads Youth Association and is held here in Wilmington. Teams are guaranteed 3 games. I have had 5 coaches come to me that would like to take their teams. I am in the process on setting this up. If you are interested please first talk to your coach and if they are not going please email me and I will assist. The cost to participate in the tournament will be $50, this includes Tournament Registration Fee ($30) and US Club Players Card ($20). There are several steps to this process that must be followed or you can be turned away the day of the event. Items that will be collected to participate, payment witch will be due on May 8th (no refunds at this point), US Club Authorization Form, a copy of Birth Certificate and a head shot of player. If you have questions please email me. I am expecting the Y to have a U10, U11, two U12 and a U14 teams going.
CLICK HERE FOR THE US CLUB REGISTRATION FORM THAT NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED BY ALL PLAYERS.
Again, thank you to our League Sponsors for this Spring Season:
America’s Mattress in Leland (Wal-Mart Center) and Power Camps @ www.mgpowercamp.com
With the help of ALL our sponsors….look for them out there this season we wouldn’t be the program we are.
Any questions not answered please email me at Lee.Spooner@WilmingtonFamilyYMCA.org
SEE YOU ON THE FIELDS....
Lee Spooner,
Wilmington Family YMCA Soccer Program
Lee.Spooner@Wilmington FamilyYMCA.org
YMCA RULES:
No Smoking is permitted on YMCA property.
No Dogs are allowed on YMCA property, no matter how cute they are.
No language or poor sportsmanship is tolerated, including parents and coaches….PLEASE.
RAIN POLICY:
There is rain in the forecast for this weekend. We DO NOT cancel games unless there is lightning, thunder or standing water on our fields. You will be notified as quickly as possible through email. Please do not call the YMCA as they do not have this information. There is a “Field Status” link on our main sight http://ymcasoccer.playerspace.com that is a quick place to look, under News & Announcements.
Game Weekend #7 - Saturday, May 2nd & Sunday, May 3rd
CLICK HERE FOR THIS WEEKS GAME SCHEDULE
Looks like our 1st Saturday without rain this season.
U14 TEAMS:
I have heard that both teams will be light for the 4:30 PM game on Saturday. If you do not have plans please still show and we will play with staff if needed. You also have a game 1:00 PM this Sunday.
U18 TEAMS:
You have a game Saturday at 4:30 in Surf City.
Game times, address and YMCA Bus information is at the bottom of the schedule on the link above. The bus leaves at 2:45 PM.& returns at 7:00 PM
You also have a home game this Sunday at 2:30 PM.
PICTURES:
Only two people asked for make-up pictures. I working on a photographer still as they are still making up rain days with other leagues. He did say he would issue refunds if needed. He can send someone on a weekday as well. If you have not received your pictures please check at the snack bar.
FUNDRAISER: Spring 2015 Soccer League Picture CD's
As the fundraiser this season I tried something new. For the past several weeks we have been taking pictures of the children in our program. I have been posting my favorite 5 from each week and is on our Spring Soccer Site slideshow. These will go on sale Saturday, March 9th 2015 at the snack bar for $10. There are over 1,000 pictures from this season. The money from CD sales will help keep program cost down, continue to improve it and ensure everyone that wants to play soccer can. Your support is appreciated.
***If you have pictures of your own you would like added, please email them to me at: lee.spooner@wilmingtonfamilyymca.org ***
LOST & FOUND:
PLEASE CHECK, I have two full bins, lots of water bottles.
(Items left for more than 10 days will be donated to the Goodwill.)
These bins can be found near the snack bar on the supply side.
(During the week they are inside the supply side of the shed, please help yourself)
WHAT'S NEXT AFTER SPRING SOCCER IN 2 WEEKS?
SUMMER ACADEMY PROGRAM
Ages 7 through 15
This is an 8 week summer program. This program is designed to fit the busy family life during the summer. 24 drop-in practices sessions offered Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 5 PM To 7 PM with pick-up style games on Saturday mornings. Great introduction to the Soccer Travel Program.
(Coaches, if you want to enroll a team, please reach out to me.)
CLICK HERE FOR INFO
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
SUMMER SHOOT & SCORE PROGRAM
Ages 4 through 6
This is an 8 week summer program. This program is designed to fit the busy family life during the summer. 16 drop-in practices sessions offered Tuesday & Thursday 4 PM To 5 PM with pick-up style games on Saturday mornings.
(Coaches, if you want to enroll a team, please reach out to me for the reduced rate.)
CLICK HERE FOR INFO
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
5 SUMMER SOCCER CAMPS
YMCA Soccer Day Camps - Ages 3 through 14
Resident Soccer Camp @ Camp Kirkwood - Ages 8 through 14
British Soccer Camp @ Wilmington Family YMCA - Ages 6 through 16
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
TRAVEL TEAMS START FORMING IN JUNE
If you sign-up for the Summer Academy League you will get $50 off travel team dues for 2015/16.
FALL SOCCER LEAGUE (The fall version of this season.)
REGISTRATION OPENING SOON! Early-early bird specials.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Saturday, May 2nd: USL SOCCER Wilmington Hammerheads Home Game 7 PM
WE SELL TICKETS at the snack bar. We sell tickets $1 cheaper than at the game and 15% of sales go back to our Soccer Program. $12 Adult / $8 Child
**Note the tickets we sell are undated and are good for any regular home game.**
Saturday, May 16th: Free Clinic Day: This is a free event for all our soccer players from our Spring League. Come work with the YMCA Soccer Staff on some soccer skills. We will be offering clinics by age groups. This is your chance to discuss some of our Summer Soccer Programs for those children that would like to continue with soccer after the Spring Season ends. MORE INFO TO COME
Saturday, June 6th & June 7th: 2015 HAMMERS CUP Ages 7.5 through 13.
This is a recreational tournament put on by the Hammerheads Youth Association and is held here in Wilmington. Teams are guaranteed 3 games. I have had 5 coaches come to me that would like to take their teams. I am in the process on setting this up. If you are interested please first talk to your coach and if they are not going please email me and I will assist. The cost to participate in the tournament will be $50, this includes Tournament Registration Fee ($30) and US Club Players Card ($20). There are several steps to this process that must be followed or you can be turned away the day of the event. Items that will be collected to participate, payment witch will be due on May 8th (no refunds at this point), US Club Authorization Form, a copy of Birth Certificate and a head shot of player. If you have questions please email me. I am expecting the Y to have a U10, U11, two U12 and a U14 teams going.
CLICK HERE FOR THE US CLUB REGISTRATION FORM THAT NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED BY ALL PLAYERS.
Again, thank you to our League Sponsors for this Spring Season:
America’s Mattress in Leland (Wal-Mart Center) and Power Camps @ www.mgpowercamp.com
With the help of ALL our sponsors….look for them out there this season we wouldn’t be the program we are.
Any questions not answered please email me at Lee.Spooner@WilmingtonFamilyYMCA.org
SEE YOU ON THE FIELDS....
Lee Spooner,
Wilmington Family YMCA Soccer Program
Lee.Spooner@Wilmington FamilyYMCA.org
YMCA RULES:
No Smoking is permitted on YMCA property.
No Dogs are allowed on YMCA property, no matter how cute they are.
No language or poor sportsmanship is tolerated, including parents and coaches….PLEASE.
RAIN POLICY:
There is rain in the forecast for this weekend. We DO NOT cancel games unless there is lightning, thunder or standing water on our fields. You will be notified as quickly as possible through email. Please do not call the YMCA as they do not have this information. There is a “Field Status” link on our main sight http://ymcasoccer.playerspace.com that is a quick place to look, under News & Announcements.
Program Update 04/22/15
Game Weekend #6 - Saturday, April 25th
No games this Sunday, see you at the Hammerheads
Game that kicks off at 3 PM at Legion Stadium.
CLICK HERE FOR THIS WEEKS GAME SCHEDULE
A lot going on this Saturday, April 25th....
MICRONS: (MIicrons only meet on Saturdays, Super-Microns practice on a week day and play games on Saturdays)
Please remember that all micron games will be held at Empie Park next Saturday, April 25th as part of the Wilmington Healthy Kids Day. I have posted the field layout and our designated parking spots on the main soccer page.
CLICK HERE FOR EVENT INFORMATION
U14 & U18 TEAMS:
Your games are at Dixon Middle School this Saturday.
Game times, address and YMCA Bus information is at the bottom of the schedule on the link above. The bus leaves at 12:30 PM.& returns at 7:00 PM
WILMINGTON HEALTHY KIDS DAY at Empie Park 9:30 AM to 1 PM
Join us at Empie Park for some free family fun and fitness! The City of Wilmington and the YMCA are partnering to promote healthy habits and active living through this community event! Activities include a fun run, sports games, bounce house, fit court, face painting and more!
CLICK HERE FOR EVENT INFO
PICTURES:
Pictures are being distributed at practices this week. If you missed your practice please check with your coach, if they do not have them please report to the snack bar. A picture make-up day will be on on May 2nd, if you need make-ups or want to take a new team picture please email me to RSVP so I can contact you with times.
FUNDRAISER: Spring 2015 Soccer League Picture CD's
As the fundraiser this season I tried something new. For the past several weeks we have been taking pictures of the children in our program. I have been posting my favorite 5 from each week and is on our Spring Soccer Site slideshow. These will go on sale Saturday, March 9th 2015 at the snack bar for $10. There are over 1,000 pictures from this season. The money from CD sales will help keep program cost down, continue to improve it and ensure everyone that wants to play soccer can. Your support is appreciated.
***If you have pictures of your own you would like added, please email them to me at: lee.spooner@wilmingtonfamilyymca.org ***
LOST & FOUND:
PLEASE CHECK, I have two full bins, lots of water bottles.
(Items left for more than 10 days will be donated to the Goodwill.)
These bins can be found near the snack bar on the supply side.
(During the week they are inside the supply side of the shed, please help yourself)
WHAT'S NEXT AFTER SPRING SOCCER IN 3 WEEKS?
SUMMER ACADEMY LEAGUE
Ages 8 through 15
This is an 8 week summer program. This program is designed to fit the busy family life during the summer. 24 drop-in practices sessions offered Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 5 PM To 7 PM with pick-up style games on Saturday mornings. Great introduction to the Soccer Travel Program.
(Coaches, if you want to enroll a team, please reach out to me.)
CLICK HERE FOR INFO
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
5 SUMMER SOCCER CAMPS
YMCA Soccer Day Camps - Ages 3 through 14
Resident Soccer Camp @ Camp Kirkwood - Ages 8 through 14
British Soccer Camp @ Wilmington Family YMCA - Ages 6 through 16
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
TRAVEL TEAMS START FORMING IN JUNE
If you sign-up for the Summer Academy League you will get $50 off travel team dues for 2015/16.
FALL SOCCER LEAGUE (The fall version of this season.)
REGISTRATION OPENING SOON! Early-early bird specials.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Sunday, April 26th: USL SOCCER Wilmington Hammerheads Home Game 3 PM
WE SELL TICKETS at the snack bar. We sell tickets $1 cheaper than at the game and 15% of sales go back to our Soccer Program. $12 Adult / $8 Child
**Note the tickets we sell are undated and are good for any regular home game.**
Saturday, May 16th: Free Clinic Day: This is a free event for all our soccer players from our Spring League. Come work with the YMCA Soccer Staff on some soccer skills. We will be offering clinics by age groups. This is your chance to discuss some of our Summer Soccer Programs for those children that would like to continue with soccer after the Spring Season ends. MORE INFO TO COME
Saturday, June 6th & June 7th: 2015 HAMMERS CUP Ages 7.5 through 13.
This is a recreational tournament put on by the Hammerheads Youth Association and is held here in Wilmington. Teams are guaranteed 3 games. I have had 5 coaches come to me that would like to take their teams. I am in the process on setting this up. If you are interested please first talk to your coach and if they are not going please email me and I will assist. The cost to participate in the tournament will be $50, this includes Tournament Registration Fee ($30) and US Club Players Card ($20). There are several steps to this process that must be followed or you can be turned away the day of the event. Items that will be collected to participate, payment witch will be due on May 8th (no refunds at this point), US Club Authorization Form, a copy of Birth Certificate and a head shot of player. If you have questions please email me. I am expecting the Y to have a U10, U11, two U12 and a U14 teams going.
CLICK HERE FOR THE US CLUB REGISTRATION FORM THAT NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED BY ALL PLAYERS.
Again, thank you to our League Sponsors for this Spring Season:
America’s Mattress in Leland (Wal-Mart Center) and Power Camps @ www.mgpowercamp.com
With the help of ALL our sponsors….look for them out there this season we wouldn’t be the program we are.
Any questions not answered please email me at Lee.Spooner@WilmingtonFamilyYMCA.org
SEE YOU ON THE FIELDS....
Lee Spooner,
Wilmington Family YMCA Soccer Program
Lee.Spooner@Wilmington FamilyYMCA.org
YMCA RULES:
No Smoking is permitted on YMCA property.
No Dogs are allowed on YMCA property, no matter how cute they are.
No language or poor sportsmanship is tolerated, including parents and coaches….PLEASE.
RAIN POLICY:
There is rain in the forecast for this weekend. We DO NOT cancel games unless there is lightning, thunder or standing water on our fields. You will be notified as quickly as possible through email. Please do not call the YMCA as they do not have this information. There is a “Field Status” link on our main sight http://ymcasoccer.playerspace.com that is a quick place to look, under News & Announcements.
PROGRAM UPDATE: 04/17/15
For a day it looked like we were going to have a sunny Saturday however, that day passed. I DO NOT expect to cancel any games for this Saturday. As it warms-up please remember to bring to practices and games....water, sunscreen & bug spray.
PICTURES:
Pictures will be distributed at practices next week. (Microns will receive this Saturday) A picture make-up day still has not been announced from the photographer, I will follow-up with them early next week or we will bring in our own.
LOST & FOUND:
PLEASE CHECK, I have two full bins, lots of water bottles.
(Items left for more than 10 days will be donated to the Goodwill.)
These bins can be found near the snack bar on the supply side.
(During the week they are inside the supply side of the shed, please help yourself)
MICRONS: (MIicrons only meet on Saturdays, Super-Microns practice on a week day and play games on Saturdays)
Please remember that all micron games will be held at Empie Park next Saturday, April 25th as part of the Wilmington Healthy Kids Day. I have posted the field layout and our designated parking spots on the main soccer page.
CLICK HERE FOR EVENT INFORMATION
SUMMER ACADEMY LEAGUE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
Ages 8 through 15
This is an 8 week summer program. This program is designed to fit the busy family life during the summer. 24 practices sessions offered Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 5 PM To 7 PM with pick-up style games on Saturday mornings. Great introduction to the Soccer Travel Program.
CLICK HERE FOR INFO
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
SUMMER SOCCER CAMPS HAVE BEEN POSTED
Soccer Day Camps - Ages 3 through 14
Resident Soccer Camp - Ages 8 through 14
British Soccer Camp - Ages 6 through 16
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Sunday, April 19th: 4 PM to 7 PM - Adult Soccer Pick-up League, last week to come try it for free. (please bring shin guards.)
Saturday, April 25th: Wilmington Healthy Kids Day at Empie Park. Join us at Empie Park for some free family fun and fitness! The City of Wilmington and the YMCA are partnering to promote healthy habits and active living through this community event! Activities include a fun run, sports games, bounce house, fit court, face painting and more!
CLICK HERE FOR EVENT INFO
Sunday, April 26th: USL SOCCER Wilmington Hammerheads Home Game, tickets are available for purchase at the snack bar (these are undated and can be used for any home game). We sell tickets $1 cheaper than at the game and 15% of sales go back to our Soccer Program here at the YMCA. **Note the tickets we sell are undated and are good for any regular home game.**
Saturday, May 16th: Free Clinic Day: This is a free event for all our soccer players from our Spring League. Come work with the YMCA Soccer Staff on some soccer skills. We will be offering clinics by age groups. This is your chance to discuss some of our Summer Soccer Programs for those children that would like to continue with soccer after the Spring Season ends.
Saturday, June 6th & June 7th: 2015 HAMMERS CUP Ages 7.5 through 13.
This is a recreational tournament put on by the Hammerheads Youth Association and is held here in Wilmington. Teams are guaranteed 3 games. I have had 5 coaches come to me that would like to take their teams. I am in the process on setting this up. If you are interested please first talk to your coach and if they are not going please email me and I will assist. The cost to participate in the tournament will be $50, this includes Tournament Registration Fee ($30) and US Club Players Card ($20). There are several steps to this process that must be followed or you can be turned away the day of the event. Items that will be collected to participate, payment witch will be due on May 8th (no refunds at this point), US Club Authorization Form, a copy of Birth Certificate and a head shot of player. If you have questions please email me. I am expecting the Y to have a U10, U11, two U12 and a U14 teams going.
Again, thank you to our League Sponsors for this Spring Season:
America’s Mattress in Leland (Wal-Mart Center) and Power Camps @ www.mgpowercamp.com
With the help of ALL our sponsors….look for them out there this season we wouldn’t be the program we are.
Any questions not answered please email me at Lee.Spooner@WilmingtonFamilyYMCA.org
SEE YOU ON THE FIELDS....
Lee Spooner,
Wilmington Family YMCA Soccer Program
Lee.Spooner@Wilmington FamilyYMCA.org
YMCA RULES:
No Smoking is permitted on YMCA property.
No Dogs are allowed on YMCA property, no matter how cute they are.
No language or poor sportsmanship is tolerated, including parents and coaches….PLEASE.
RAIN POLICY:
There is rain in the forecast for this weekend. We DO NOT cancel games unless there is lightning, thunder or standing water on our fields. You will be notified as quickly as possible through email. Please do not call the YMCA as they do not have this information. There is a “Field Status” link on our main sight http://ymcasoccer.playerspace.com that is a quick place to look, under News & Announcements.
PROGRAM UPDATE: 04/10/15
PLEASE BOOKMARK the following link NOW as it will always have the most up to date information for Spring Soccer throughout the entire season. http://ymcasoccer.playerspace.com
Week 4 - Saturday, April 11th & Sunday, April 12th 2015
CLICK HERE FOR THIS WEEKS GAME SCHEDULE
I hope everyone enjoyed their Easter/Spring Break. We are looking forward to getting back to some soccer games this weekend. This weekend marks the half way mark through our season. I continue to work with new coaches but all our teams have a coach. If you have any concerns please email me so I can address it. One quick reminder that our #1 goal is for our children is to have fun. Microns and Super-Microns parents should be looking for two things during practices and games, touches on the ball (anytime a foot comes into contact with a ball) and is your child having fun. Once you child moves to U8-Mighty Mights we start working more on specific skills.
Two things effecting this Saturday.... First, looks like we will have some rain in the morning, however I DO NOT expect to cancel any games. My staff and I worked on fields yesterday so that they will be playable with the rain fall expected. Second is the Azalea Festival is also this weekend so please expect some missing kids on your teams for morning games.
Please check your schedule as I re-worked the schedules two weeks ago and made some changes.
-U12/U14 will now play a couple Sunday games each this season.
-U8 will now play one game each Saturday on Field 3 (Super Micron Fields)
A picture make-up day will be announced as soon as I get the date from the photographer.
As it warms-up please remember to bring to practices and games....water, sunscreen & bug spray. (These items are also for sale at our snack bar if you forget.)
Lost & Found: We have two bins of lost and found, these can be found near the snack bar on the supply side. (During the week they are inside the supply side of the shed, please help yourself)
A couple dates in coming up:
Sunday, April 11th: 4 PM to 7 PM - Start of our Adult Soccer Pick-up League, come try it free this Sunday, please bring shin guards.
Saturday, April 25th: Wilmington Healthy Kids Day at Empie Park. All our Micron games this day will be played at Empie Park as part of the Wilmington Healthy Kids Day event. (More information will be sent next week to those teams.)
Sunday, April 26th: USL SOCCER Wilmington Hammerheads Home Game, tickets are available for purchase at the snack bar (these are undated and can be used for any home game). We sell tickets $1 cheaper than at the game and 15% of sales go back to our Soccer Program here at the YMCA.
Saturday, May 16th: Free Clinic Day: This is a free event for all our soccer players from our Spring League. Come work with the YMCA Soccer Staff on some soccer skills. We will be offering clinics by age groups. This is your chance to discuss some of our Summer Soccer Programs for those children that would like to continue with soccer after the Spring Season ends.
Again, thank you to our League Sponsors for this Spring Season:
America’s Mattress in Leland (Wal-Mart Center) and Power Camps @ www.mgpowercamp.com
With the help of ALL our sponsors….look for them out there this season we wouldn’t be the program we are.
Any questions not answered please email me at Lee.Spooner@WilmingtonFamilyYMCA.org
SEE YOU ON THE FIELDS....
Lee Spooner,
Wilmington Family YMCA Soccer Program
Lee.Spooner@Wilmington FamilyYCMA.org
YMCA RULES:
No Smoking is permitted on YMCA property.
No Dogs are allowed on YMCA property, no matter how cute they are.
No language or poor sportsmanship is tolerated, including parents and coaches….PLEASE.
RAIN POLICY:
There is rain in the forecast for this weekend. We DO NOT cancel games unless there is lightning, thunder or standing water on our fields. You will be notified as quickly as possible through email. Please do not call the YMCA as they do not have this information. There is a “Field Status” link on our main sight http://ymcasoccer.playerspace.com that is a quick place to look, under News & Announcements.
PROGRAM UPDATE: 03/27/15
PLEASE BOOKMARK the following link NOW as it will always have the most up to date information for Spring Soccer throughout the entire season. http://ymcasoccer.playerspace.com
For those new to my updates: Two versions: Short, sweet to the point. Detailed, for those new to the program or have more questions.
SHORT VERSION
Week 3 - Saturday, March 28th 2015
CLICK HERE FOR THIS WEEKS GAME SCHEDULE
-Another day of rain is in the forecast, as a reminder we play in the rain.
-Wilmington Hammerheads Soccer has their opening night Saturday, March 28th Kick-off is at 7 PM.
YMCA Child package for this game will be on sale at the Snack Bar from 9 AM to 3 PM.
$20: Includes Ticket to the game, Hammerheads T-Shirt, Pizza/Drink, Clinic from 5 PM to 6 PM on the Legion Stadium fields hosted by the YMCA Soccer Staff/Coaches.
-For Saturday, please bring shin guards and water.
-Remember No smoking and No dogs on YMCA property.
-There are no games next weekend in observance of the Easter Holiday.
-The master schedule for the entire season will be completely updated with all changes by next week.
-Picture make-up day will be announced as soon as I get the date from the photographer.
SEE YOU ON THE FIELDS SOON!
Lee Spooner & Barbara Soderman
Wilmington Family YMCA Soccer Program
Lee.Spooner@Wilmington FamilyYCMA.org
DETAILED VERSION
GAME SCHEDULE
Welcome to Week 3, Saturday, March 28th 2015
To those new to the program.
RAIN:
There is rain in the forecast for this weekend. We DO NOT cancel games unless there is lightning, thunder or standing water on our fields. You will be notified as quickly as possible through email. Please do not call the YMCA as they do not have this information. There is a “Field Status” link on our main sighthttp://ymcasoccer.playerspace.com that is a quick place to look, under News & Announcements.
YMCA RULES:
No Smoking is permitted on YMCA property.
No Dogs are allowed on YMCA property, no matter how cute they are.
No language or poor sportsmanship is tolerated, including parents and coaches….PLEASE.
WILMINGTON HAMMERHEADS USL PRO SOCCER TEAM
I have set-up a great package for our YMCA players for the opening game. Packages and parent tickets will be on sale at the snack bar this Saturday, March 28th from 9 AM to 3 PM.
$20 Child Package Includes:
-One Child Ticket to the Game.
-One Hammerheads T-Shirt
-One hour clinic with The Y Coaches/Staff on Legion Stadiums Field (5 PM to 6 PM)
-Meet and Greet with players after the clinic.
-Pizza (Papa Johns) and a Drink prior to the game. (6:30 PM)
-Our own viewing area.
-FUN!
(Please RSVP Child Packages to Lee.Spooner@wilmingtonfamilyymca.org with shirt size.)
EASTER WEEKEND & SPRING BREAK
As Wilmington starts their Spring Break today, some rosters will be light for those traveling. So if you have a child that loves soccer, stick around and they might be able to play as a guest player. There will be no games next weekend in observance of the Easter Holiday. Practices are only cancelled by the coaches and you will be notified from them directly.
GAME SCHEDULES
I have finally adjusted all our teams in each division. I have started on the Master Schedule for the rest of the entire season and will have completed early next week. I apologize for this delay.
Again, thank you to our League Sponsors for this Spring Season:
America’s Mattress in Leland (Wal-Mart Center) and Power Camps @ www.mgpowercamp.com
With the help of ALL our sponsors….look for them out there this season we wouldn’t be the program we are.
PICTURE DAY
Strawbridge studios has confirmed that they will send a photographer our for make-ups, once the day has been selected I will inform the league.
Any questions not answered please email me at Lee.Spooner@WilmingtonFamilyYMCA.org
THANKS SEE YOU ON THE FIELDS SOON!
Lee Spooner & Barbara Soderman,
Wilmington Family YMCA Soccer Program
Lee.Spooner@Wilmington FamilyYCMA.org
For those new to my updates: Two versions: Short, sweet to the point. Detailed, for those new to the program or have more questions.
SHORT VERSION
Week 3 - Saturday, March 28th 2015
CLICK HERE FOR THIS WEEKS GAME SCHEDULE
-Another day of rain is in the forecast, as a reminder we play in the rain.
-Wilmington Hammerheads Soccer has their opening night Saturday, March 28th Kick-off is at 7 PM.
YMCA Child package for this game will be on sale at the Snack Bar from 9 AM to 3 PM.
$20: Includes Ticket to the game, Hammerheads T-Shirt, Pizza/Drink, Clinic from 5 PM to 6 PM on the Legion Stadium fields hosted by the YMCA Soccer Staff/Coaches.
-For Saturday, please bring shin guards and water.
-Remember No smoking and No dogs on YMCA property.
-There are no games next weekend in observance of the Easter Holiday.
-The master schedule for the entire season will be completely updated with all changes by next week.
-Picture make-up day will be announced as soon as I get the date from the photographer.
SEE YOU ON THE FIELDS SOON!
Lee Spooner & Barbara Soderman
Wilmington Family YMCA Soccer Program
Lee.Spooner@Wilmington FamilyYCMA.org
DETAILED VERSION
GAME SCHEDULE
Welcome to Week 3, Saturday, March 28th 2015
To those new to the program.
RAIN:
There is rain in the forecast for this weekend. We DO NOT cancel games unless there is lightning, thunder or standing water on our fields. You will be notified as quickly as possible through email. Please do not call the YMCA as they do not have this information. There is a “Field Status” link on our main sighthttp://ymcasoccer.playerspace.com that is a quick place to look, under News & Announcements.
YMCA RULES:
No Smoking is permitted on YMCA property.
No Dogs are allowed on YMCA property, no matter how cute they are.
No language or poor sportsmanship is tolerated, including parents and coaches….PLEASE.
WILMINGTON HAMMERHEADS USL PRO SOCCER TEAM
I have set-up a great package for our YMCA players for the opening game. Packages and parent tickets will be on sale at the snack bar this Saturday, March 28th from 9 AM to 3 PM.
$20 Child Package Includes:
-One Child Ticket to the Game.
-One Hammerheads T-Shirt
-One hour clinic with The Y Coaches/Staff on Legion Stadiums Field (5 PM to 6 PM)
-Meet and Greet with players after the clinic.
-Pizza (Papa Johns) and a Drink prior to the game. (6:30 PM)
-Our own viewing area.
-FUN!
(Please RSVP Child Packages to Lee.Spooner@wilmingtonfamilyymca.org with shirt size.)
EASTER WEEKEND & SPRING BREAK
As Wilmington starts their Spring Break today, some rosters will be light for those traveling. So if you have a child that loves soccer, stick around and they might be able to play as a guest player. There will be no games next weekend in observance of the Easter Holiday. Practices are only cancelled by the coaches and you will be notified from them directly.
GAME SCHEDULES
I have finally adjusted all our teams in each division. I have started on the Master Schedule for the rest of the entire season and will have completed early next week. I apologize for this delay.
Again, thank you to our League Sponsors for this Spring Season:
America’s Mattress in Leland (Wal-Mart Center) and Power Camps @ www.mgpowercamp.com
With the help of ALL our sponsors….look for them out there this season we wouldn’t be the program we are.
PICTURE DAY
Strawbridge studios has confirmed that they will send a photographer our for make-ups, once the day has been selected I will inform the league.
Any questions not answered please email me at Lee.Spooner@WilmingtonFamilyYMCA.org
THANKS SEE YOU ON THE FIELDS SOON!
Lee Spooner & Barbara Soderman,
Wilmington Family YMCA Soccer Program
Lee.Spooner@Wilmington FamilyYCMA.org
UPDATE: 03/13/15
PLEASE BOOKMARK the following link NOW as it will always have the most up to date information for Spring Soccer throughout the entire season. http://ymcasoccer.playerspace.com
SHORT VERSION (Returning families)
First games start this Saturday, March 14th 2015
CLICK HERE FOR THIS WEEKS GAME SCHEDULE
-We are down to three teams that need coaches – 1 Microns, 1 Super-Microns and 1 Side-Kicks.
-If you did not get your Jersey at your practice please see your coach on Saturday prior to the game.
-Our new equipment should arrive any day.
-For Saturday, please bring shin guards and water.
-Weather – We play in the rain, if we cancel you will be notified via email ASAP.
-Remember No smoking and No dogs on YMCA property.
-Parking & Field Map have been updated and are located under “News & Announcements”
SEE YOU ON THE FIELDS!
Lee Spooner & Barbara Soderman
Wilmington Family YMCA Soccer Program
Lee.Spooner@Wilmington FamilyYCMA.org
DETAILED VERSION (New Families)
GAME SCHEDULE
Welcome to Week 1, Saturday, March 14th 2015
To those new to the program: First couple weeks will seem hectic and I assure you it gets better once you get a hang of it. Please be patient we have several new players and coaches this season.
RAIN/WEATHER: We play in the rain (the kids love it, parents not so much.) We only cancel games if there is lighting, thunder and/or standing water on our fields. Our fields dry quick and weather in NC comes and goes just as quick so we do not cancel until we have too and do it on a game by game basis. There are two ways we communicate this. One, on ymcasoccer.playerspace.com you will see a “Field Status” link under “News & Announcements” this will have the most up to date info. We will also email out from playerspace to teams that are affected by weather so please check your email before leaving to come to the fields. Due to the fire we do not have internet access from the field so there will be a little delay, I will do my best to cancel as quickly as I can.
What to bring, just shin guards and water. (Maybe an umbrella.)
TEAM ROSTERS:
All players have been assigned to teams. All teams have been set with practice times and game times.
If you have issues with assignments please email me at Lee.Spooner@wilmingtonfamilyymca.org and I will address it. If you do not know your team you should be able to log on at ymcasoccer.playerspace.com to locate this information.
NAC, Need A Coach teams. Myself and Staff will continue to work with these teams until coaches are placed. We are actually ahead of the schedule on this as we filled 12 spots in the past week. (THANK YOU to those that volunteered) The three remaining spots are being looked at by me everyday. If you are interested please contact me. You will be assigned a staff member for the first couple weeks to work with you. Our league is about kids having fun so there is no pressure to know soccer, we will teach you what to do.
ISSUES/CONCERNS:
I will personally address all concerns and issues, please email them to me. Our coaches are 100% volunteer, we are a non-profit recreational soccer league. With over 600 kids in our program, issues will present themselves. My number one rule....do not argue or fight in front of the children. As with any competitive sport, emotions get involved. Remember, it is youth soccer at the YMCA. I will address issues and concerns, there are 600 of you and one of me, give me time to address (sometimes things need to cool down before I can talk to you). Our league has enough teams that you more than likely will not play the same team twice this season, so please keep that in mind.
Again, thank you to our League Sponsors for this Spring Season:
America’s Mattress in Leland (Wal-Mart Center) and Power Camps @ www.mgpowercamp.com
With the help of ALL our sponsors….look for them out there this season we wouldn’t be the program we are.
Any questions not answered please email me at Lee.Spooner@WilmingtonFamilyYMCA.org
THANKS SEE YOU ON THE FIELDS SOON!
Lee Spooner & Barbara Soderman,
Wilmington Family YMCA Soccer Program
Lee.Spooner@Wilmington FamilyYCMA.org
UPDATE: 02/25/15
NEXT UPDATE WILL BE RELEASED WITH THE GAME SCHEDULE.
PLEASE BOOKMARK the following link NOW as it will always have the most up to date information for Spring Soccer throughout the entire season. http://ymcasoccer.playerspace.com
For those new to my updates: Two versions: Short, sweet to the point. Detailed, for those new to the program or have more questions. And, yes our registration is still open if anyone asks you.
SHORT VERSION
First, I hope to see several of you this Saturday, February 28th at the Fireman’s Walk from 11 AM to 1 PM at The Y.
-COACHES MEETING: Saturday 02/28 2 PM to 3 PM at the YMCA Soccer Fields
-ROSTERS: Are now released and have been up-loaded into PlayerSpace.
-PRACTICES: 95% of practice days and times have been up-loaded into PlayerSpace.
-COACHES: Coaches are listed on rosters. You may email them from there.
-March 7th: Our Field DAY! ALL AGES Schedule will be announced 02/28.
-GAMES: First games are on Saturday 03/14.
SEE YOU ON THE FIELDS SOON!
Lee Spooner & Barbara Soderman
Wilmington Family YMCA Soccer Program
Lee.Spooner@Wilmington FamilyYCMA.org
DETAILED VERSION
FIREMAN’S WALK
Saturday, February 28th 11 AM to 1 PM at The Y
After the devastating fire that occurred Saturday, February 8th our members, staff and community have come together to support the Y. We want to thank you all and invite you to join us for the Wilmington Family YMCA’s Fireman’s Walk as we honor the Wilmington Fire Department, New Hanover Fire Rescue, Wilmington Police Department and New Hanover County EMS for their response to the fire. This family-fun event will include a Zumba party, bounce house, soccer games, family-friendly obstacle course, face-painting, food and drinks, music, and community fellowship in addition to our Fireman's Walk around the track. Feel free to bring lawn chairs, strollers, family and friends! The event is FREE to all Y members, staff and the community who have come together to support the Y after the fire. All proceeds will benefit the Y Strong Campaign, a fire relief fund for the Wilmington Family YMCA. Everyone who donates $25 or more will receive a Y Strong t-shirt for their support! Donations to the Y Strong Campaign may be made online through the Wilmington Family YMCA website at www.wilmingtonfamilyymca.org/donate. Anyone who wishes to make a donation by check may do so by making the check payable to Wilmington Family YMCA and mailing it to 2710 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28403.
COACHES MEETING
My second coaches meeting will be this Saturday 02/28 2 PM, this will the second of five so if you can’t make this one do not worry. One hour. We will meet at the Soccer Fields at the YMCA. If you are interested in coaching please email me.
TEAM ROSTERS:
Team rosters have all been updated and put into our system.
Practice times have been entered into PlayerSpace, you have access to this now.
If you cannot practice at the time and/or day assigned. Please email me the best day and time, please give as much flexibility as you can in your request. Lee.Spooner@WilmingtonFamilyYMCA.org
If I have both your children's practices on different days and you need the same day....email me.
If I don't have your child with their friend, email me.
The quicker I get your request the easier it is to accommodate it. I will do my best to get us all playing soccer.
PRACTICES
Y Soccer Staff will be on the fields M-F 4 PM to 8 PM and balls/training gear provided.
You will need water and Shin Guards for 5 year olds and up.
Microns (2 & 3 year olds): Start on Saturday, 03/07 and only meet on Saturday mornings.
Super Micros U6: Start on Saturday, 03/07 with weekly practices starting on Monday 03/09.
U8 and above: Start the week of 03/02.
Practice Schedules and Field Assignment can be located on your playerspace calendar.
COACHES
Coaches are listed on Rosters. You may see “NAC”, which stands for “Need A Coach”. For the first two weeks this is normal, do not panic. This is actually where I started coaching as my son was placed on “NAC” Team, I hid behind other parents the first two weeks. A coach will appear. Until this happens, during your child’s practice time we will have a Y staff member coaching the team. We also cover absences so there will be times we will practice two teams together. Just know I will be on the fields most evenings.
FIELD DAY
The start of our 2015 Spring Season is FIELD DAY!
Field Day is scheduled for March 7th, 2015. A schedule of events will be announced February 28th. It’s a meet and greet day where specific age groups are broken up and will come out meet the Y Staff, Coaches and other players in the program. Parents will be given the opportunity to ask questions, learn the field layout and see their player interact with our team. Younger groups will do some basic drills with their coach or a Y staff member and our older groups will play some pick-up games and participate in group training sessions. This year we may have Sledge from the Wilmington Hammerheads for the younger players and Challenger Sports, which the YMCA is hosting their British Soccer Camp this August, will be doing a free clinic for our older players. Coaches are encouraged to work with Challenger to learn new drills. We will also be looking for parent coaches. We will explain the role of a coach, our training and what our goal is here at the Y. In short we are here to have FUN!
GAME SCHEDULES
Will be released on 03/11. Sooner if available. They will be posted on playerspace first.
Again, thank you to our League Sponsors for this Spring Season:
America’s Mattress in Leland (Wal-Mart Center) and Power Camps @ www.mgpowercamp.com
With the help of ALL our sponsors….look for them out there this season we wouldn’t be the program we are.
Any questions not answered please email me at Lee.Spooner@WilmingtonFamilyYMCA.org
THANKS SEE YOU ON THE FIELDS SOON!
Lee Spooner & Barbara Soderman,
Wilmington Family YMCA Soccer Program
Lee.Spooner@Wilmington FamilyYCMA.org
UPDATE: 02/16/15
11 Days since my last email, so it will be long. My player’s parents will warn you of this. However, you can thank them for this as well. This will be in two sections. Short, sweet to the point. Detailed, for those new to the program or have more questions.
SHORT VERSION
First, thanks for all the support during our transition stage. The staff at the Y is well and things are moving forward. I also want to mention my fellow coaches for their support of me. I want a great, fun program that provides good soccer to our community.
Second, I need to say thank you to our two NEW League Sponsors for this Spring Season:
America’s Mattress in Leland (Wal-Mart Center) and Power Camps @ www.mgpowercamp.com
Both our League sponsors have children in the program. With the help of ALL our sponsors….look for them out there this season we wouldn’t be the program we are.
-COACHES MEETING: Saturday 02/21 10 AM to 11 AM Location to be announced.
-ROSTERS: First set will be released to the League on Friday 02/27.
-OFFICIAL PRACTICES: Micron’s & Super Micron’s Saturday 03/07. U8 and above start week of 03/02.
-Un-Official Practices: Fields are open. Field assignments will be released 02/23.
-COACHES: Will contact you through playerspace once roster is finalized.
-March 7th: Our Field DAY! ALL AGES Schedule will be announced 02/28.
-GAMES: First games are on Saturday 03/14.
-BOOKMARK this webpage: ymcasoccer.playerspace.com You will need it all season.
THANKS SEE YOU ON THE FIELDS SOON!
Lee Spooner & Barbara Soderman
Wilmington Family YMCA Soccer Program
Lee.Spooner@Wilmington FamilyYCMA.org
DETAILED VERSION
COACHES MEETING
First coaches meeting will be this Saturday 02/21 10 AM, this will be one of five so if you can’t make this one do not worry about it. One hour. Location will be announced Friday morning as we will be offsite and a little cold to be on the field. A coaches email will be going out by Thursday so please look for it.
TEAM ROSTERS:
These are being worked on this week. Rough drafts will be handed to coaches this Saturday and emailed to those coaches who can’t make this meeting. 1st set of rosters will be released to the league on 02/27. I say first set as I will not get it right the first time. Friends, day of the week, age, coach….there will be changes. Simply email me your issues and preferred resolution and it will be addressed.
PRACTICES
Official: (Y Staff on the fields all week 4 PM to 8 PM and balls/training gear provided.)
Microns & Super Micros (2 to 5 year olds) will start on Saturday, 03/07.
U8 and above will start the week of 03/02.
Practice Schedules and Field Assignment will be released 02/23.
Un-Official: (Y Staff or Equipment are not provided.)
Our fields are now open to Y Soccer Participants. Please be respectful of space. We currently have our travel teams out there 3 days a week for our upcoming tournament in Myrtle Beach, also on March 7th. Returning coaches that have completed their “required” playerspace registration my start practicing. Just note field assignments will be released on 02/23.
COACHES:
Coaches will be listed on Rosters, released 02/27. You will see many “NAC”, which stands for “Need A Coach”. For the first two weeks this is normal, do not panic. This is actually where I started coaching as my son was placed on “NAC”, I hid behind other parents the first two weeks. A coach will appear. Until this happens, during your child’s practice time we will have a Y staff member coaching the team. We also cover absences so there will be times we will practice two teams together. Just know I will be on the fields most evenings.
FIELD DAY:
The start of our 2015 Spring Season is FIELD DAY!
Field Day is scheduled for March 7th, 2015. A schedule of events will be announced once it is finalized. It’s a meet and greet day where specific age groups are broken up and will come out meet the Y Staff, Coaches and other players in the program. Parents will be given the opportunity to ask questions, learn the field layout and see their player interact with our team. Younger groups will do some basic drills with their coach or a Y staff member and our older groups will play some pick-up games and participate in group training sessions. This year we may have Sledge from the Wilmington Hammerheads for the younger players and Challenger Sports, which the YMCA is hosting their British Soccer Camp this August, will be doing a free clinic for our older players. Coaches are encouraged to work with Challenger to learn new drills. We will also be looking for parent coaches. We will explain the role of a coach, our training and what our goal is here at the Y. In short we are here to have FUN!
GAME SCHEDULES:
Will be released on 03/11. Sooner if available. They will be announced on playerspace first.
BOOKMARK this webpage:
ymcasoccer.playerspace.com
You will need it all season. Any and all information can be found on this site. It will be quickest to check there compared to emails and calls. It is the most effective communication I can have with our League.
Any questions not answered please email me at Lee.Spooner@WilmingtonFamilyYMCA.org
THANKS SEE YOU ON THE FIELDS SOON!
Lee Spooner & Barbara Soderman,
Wilmington Family YMCA Soccer Program
Lee.Spooner@Wilmington FamilyYCMA.org
SHORT VERSION
First, thanks for all the support during our transition stage. The staff at the Y is well and things are moving forward. I also want to mention my fellow coaches for their support of me. I want a great, fun program that provides good soccer to our community.
Second, I need to say thank you to our two NEW League Sponsors for this Spring Season:
America’s Mattress in Leland (Wal-Mart Center) and Power Camps @ www.mgpowercamp.com
Both our League sponsors have children in the program. With the help of ALL our sponsors….look for them out there this season we wouldn’t be the program we are.
-COACHES MEETING: Saturday 02/21 10 AM to 11 AM Location to be announced.
-ROSTERS: First set will be released to the League on Friday 02/27.
-OFFICIAL PRACTICES: Micron’s & Super Micron’s Saturday 03/07. U8 and above start week of 03/02.
-Un-Official Practices: Fields are open. Field assignments will be released 02/23.
-COACHES: Will contact you through playerspace once roster is finalized.
-March 7th: Our Field DAY! ALL AGES Schedule will be announced 02/28.
-GAMES: First games are on Saturday 03/14.
-BOOKMARK this webpage: ymcasoccer.playerspace.com You will need it all season.
THANKS SEE YOU ON THE FIELDS SOON!
Lee Spooner & Barbara Soderman
Wilmington Family YMCA Soccer Program
Lee.Spooner@Wilmington FamilyYCMA.org
DETAILED VERSION
COACHES MEETING
First coaches meeting will be this Saturday 02/21 10 AM, this will be one of five so if you can’t make this one do not worry about it. One hour. Location will be announced Friday morning as we will be offsite and a little cold to be on the field. A coaches email will be going out by Thursday so please look for it.
TEAM ROSTERS:
These are being worked on this week. Rough drafts will be handed to coaches this Saturday and emailed to those coaches who can’t make this meeting. 1st set of rosters will be released to the league on 02/27. I say first set as I will not get it right the first time. Friends, day of the week, age, coach….there will be changes. Simply email me your issues and preferred resolution and it will be addressed.
PRACTICES
Official: (Y Staff on the fields all week 4 PM to 8 PM and balls/training gear provided.)
Microns & Super Micros (2 to 5 year olds) will start on Saturday, 03/07.
U8 and above will start the week of 03/02.
Practice Schedules and Field Assignment will be released 02/23.
Un-Official: (Y Staff or Equipment are not provided.)
Our fields are now open to Y Soccer Participants. Please be respectful of space. We currently have our travel teams out there 3 days a week for our upcoming tournament in Myrtle Beach, also on March 7th. Returning coaches that have completed their “required” playerspace registration my start practicing. Just note field assignments will be released on 02/23.
COACHES:
Coaches will be listed on Rosters, released 02/27. You will see many “NAC”, which stands for “Need A Coach”. For the first two weeks this is normal, do not panic. This is actually where I started coaching as my son was placed on “NAC”, I hid behind other parents the first two weeks. A coach will appear. Until this happens, during your child’s practice time we will have a Y staff member coaching the team. We also cover absences so there will be times we will practice two teams together. Just know I will be on the fields most evenings.
FIELD DAY:
The start of our 2015 Spring Season is FIELD DAY!
Field Day is scheduled for March 7th, 2015. A schedule of events will be announced once it is finalized. It’s a meet and greet day where specific age groups are broken up and will come out meet the Y Staff, Coaches and other players in the program. Parents will be given the opportunity to ask questions, learn the field layout and see their player interact with our team. Younger groups will do some basic drills with their coach or a Y staff member and our older groups will play some pick-up games and participate in group training sessions. This year we may have Sledge from the Wilmington Hammerheads for the younger players and Challenger Sports, which the YMCA is hosting their British Soccer Camp this August, will be doing a free clinic for our older players. Coaches are encouraged to work with Challenger to learn new drills. We will also be looking for parent coaches. We will explain the role of a coach, our training and what our goal is here at the Y. In short we are here to have FUN!
GAME SCHEDULES:
Will be released on 03/11. Sooner if available. They will be announced on playerspace first.
BOOKMARK this webpage:
ymcasoccer.playerspace.com
You will need it all season. Any and all information can be found on this site. It will be quickest to check there compared to emails and calls. It is the most effective communication I can have with our League.
Any questions not answered please email me at Lee.Spooner@WilmingtonFamilyYMCA.org
THANKS SEE YOU ON THE FIELDS SOON!
Lee Spooner & Barbara Soderman,
Wilmington Family YMCA Soccer Program
Lee.Spooner@Wilmington FamilyYCMA.org
Update Archive: 02/10/15
Hi Y Soccer Family!
As you know, it's been quite the eventful week at the Y. I wanted to touch base and let everyone how this effects our soccer season.
Facility and Fields
Since we will not have use of the outside bathrooms (there is currently no electricity or water to the facility) we have installed 2 port-a-potties for the immediate need. We will continually assess this need and add more as required. Our fields are in great shape and we're looking forward to filling them with our soccer kids.
Office, Communication etc
For the moment, we are without an office. Lee and I are both working from home for computer things and from our phone for emails. We will respond to everything as soon as possible, but please allow 24 hours for a response. Luckily, Playerspace allows us to communicate and schedule easily, so we should see no interruption in the work flow. Please check the Playerspace main page Click here to register for 2015 Spring Soccer since we will post any pertinent information there. As we set the practice schedules, they will also all get entered into Playerspace and notifications sent. We will also send regular email updates with any new information.
Registration and Payment
We had a little glitch earlier in the week with registration, but everything is clear now. Registration is online, live and ongoing! All late fees will be waived through Sunday, February15th so if you have not yet registered, please do so by then. Online payment processing is working just fine. If you are intending to pay by cash or check or need other payment arrangements, please email either myself or Lee at Lee.Spooner@wilmingtonfamilyymca.org so that we can make sure your player gets assigned to a team.
League Info
All of the dates are still the same for the league. The info sheet can be found at http://content.wilmingtonfamilyymca.org/docs/offering/youthDevelopment/youthSports/soccer/ydYouthSportsSoccerSpring2015.pdf
Practice times are once a week for an hour and the day/time is set by the coach. We still need coaches across almost all of the age groups, so if you or anyone you know is interested, please have them contact us. Uniforms will be given to coaches to hand out the week before games begin.
Coaches
Luckily, we have some of the most amazing coaches in the area! All of our coaches are volunteer and a large part of what makes our program great. Any returning coaches, please make sure that you register, email your former team to let them know you're coaching and email Lee or I with your preferred practice day/time (with an alternate if possible) Again, if you are interested in coaching, please let us know!
I'm looking forward to getting back onto the fields and having a fantastic season. Thanks everyone for your help and support, we certainly couldn't do it without you. If you have any questions or problems, feel free to contact either me or Lee.
Barbara Soderman
Sports Coordinator
Update Archive: 02/06/15
Hello Soccer Family,
This is my weekly update to all of you. I have broken this particular email up into sections which I thought was easier to help with all the questions you may have. If at any time you have any additional questions please reach out to me. The quickest way to get a response is email me atLee.Spooner@wilmingtonfamilyymca.org
PLEASE BOOKMARK the following link NOW as it will always have the most up to date information for Spring Soccer throughout the entire season. http://ymcasoccer.playerspace.com
**THOSE NOT REGISTERED**
Registration is always open, however save $20 and register before February 8th, after this date there is a $20 late fee.
You can register online at the link above. The number one issue we are currently having is members of the YMCA are not being found during the first question during sign-up. If this is an issue you are experiencing, click “not a member” and continue with the registration. There is a question “do you qualify for a discount” chose “Y Member” and then you will be taken to the payment page. DO NOT PAY, the very last box says “apply for discount”. I will manually apply the member discount and you will receive a link through your email to finish the registration.
**THOSE REGISTERED AND NOT PAID**
First, thanks for registering. Players will not be assigned to teams until payment is received. If you need assistance please reach out to me via email. I am all about kids playing soccer and can work with you, just communicate with me and once we reach a solution I can assign your child to their team. Payment reminders will be sent about every 4 days until the start of the season.
**THOSE REGISTERED AND PAID**
I am currently working on team assignments, during this process you may see your player assigned to one team and moved to another a day later. As we will receive over 200 registrations over the next 10 days it will take some time getting everyone where they need to be.
Just as an FYI this is how I prioritize players to their teams:
1.) Coach Request
2.) Teammate Request
3.) School
4.) Practice Schedule
5.) Experience
Dates to look out for:
February 21st: First Coaches Meeting
February 23rd through 27th: First Practices for those returning from prior season.
February 27th: Final team assignments, coach and practice information sent to all parents.
March 2nd through March 6th: First Practices for age groups U8 and above.
March 7th: Field Day/Meet and Greet – Schedule of events to be announced.
I am excited to start playing soccer, my own kids have not stopped asking me when they are going to start.
Sincerely,
Lee Spooner, Director of Soccer Program here at the Wilmington Family YMCA
Lee.Spooner@wilmingtonfamilyymca.org / (910) 251-9622 ext. 232
PS I will be on the fields this Saturday, February 7th from 10 AM to NOON, you are welcome to come out and meet me if interested or would just like to ask a question in person.
We still need coaches! This is a very rewarding experience and I am here to help you get started with all you need to know. You do not need to be an expert in soccer. Coaches give direction but the most important job is ensuring the kids have fun. If you are interested please reach out to me so we can discuss. I started out as a coach for my son’s micron team here at the YMCA, I can help you get started. I have 5 clinics planned prior to the season and will be on-site during the week to assist with our new coaches.
We need team sponsors! Sponsor your child’s team. We are a 501c and sponsorships help provide financial-aid so that all kids that want to play soccer can. We will have over 250,000 visits to our field this spring season so it is great exposure to your business/organization. (Sponsorship information is on the web link above.)
This is my weekly update to all of you. I have broken this particular email up into sections which I thought was easier to help with all the questions you may have. If at any time you have any additional questions please reach out to me. The quickest way to get a response is email me atLee.Spooner@wilmingtonfamilyymca.org
PLEASE BOOKMARK the following link NOW as it will always have the most up to date information for Spring Soccer throughout the entire season. http://ymcasoccer.playerspace.com
**THOSE NOT REGISTERED**
Registration is always open, however save $20 and register before February 8th, after this date there is a $20 late fee.
You can register online at the link above. The number one issue we are currently having is members of the YMCA are not being found during the first question during sign-up. If this is an issue you are experiencing, click “not a member” and continue with the registration. There is a question “do you qualify for a discount” chose “Y Member” and then you will be taken to the payment page. DO NOT PAY, the very last box says “apply for discount”. I will manually apply the member discount and you will receive a link through your email to finish the registration.
**THOSE REGISTERED AND NOT PAID**
First, thanks for registering. Players will not be assigned to teams until payment is received. If you need assistance please reach out to me via email. I am all about kids playing soccer and can work with you, just communicate with me and once we reach a solution I can assign your child to their team. Payment reminders will be sent about every 4 days until the start of the season.
**THOSE REGISTERED AND PAID**
I am currently working on team assignments, during this process you may see your player assigned to one team and moved to another a day later. As we will receive over 200 registrations over the next 10 days it will take some time getting everyone where they need to be.
Just as an FYI this is how I prioritize players to their teams:
1.) Coach Request
2.) Teammate Request
3.) School
4.) Practice Schedule
5.) Experience
Dates to look out for:
February 21st: First Coaches Meeting
February 23rd through 27th: First Practices for those returning from prior season.
February 27th: Final team assignments, coach and practice information sent to all parents.
March 2nd through March 6th: First Practices for age groups U8 and above.
March 7th: Field Day/Meet and Greet – Schedule of events to be announced.
I am excited to start playing soccer, my own kids have not stopped asking me when they are going to start.
Sincerely,
Lee Spooner, Director of Soccer Program here at the Wilmington Family YMCA
Lee.Spooner@wilmingtonfamilyymca.org / (910) 251-9622 ext. 232
PS I will be on the fields this Saturday, February 7th from 10 AM to NOON, you are welcome to come out and meet me if interested or would just like to ask a question in person.
We still need coaches! This is a very rewarding experience and I am here to help you get started with all you need to know. You do not need to be an expert in soccer. Coaches give direction but the most important job is ensuring the kids have fun. If you are interested please reach out to me so we can discuss. I started out as a coach for my son’s micron team here at the YMCA, I can help you get started. I have 5 clinics planned prior to the season and will be on-site during the week to assist with our new coaches.
We need team sponsors! Sponsor your child’s team. We are a 501c and sponsorships help provide financial-aid so that all kids that want to play soccer can. We will have over 250,000 visits to our field this spring season so it is great exposure to your business/organization. (Sponsorship information is on the web link above.)
Update Archive: 01/15/15
Hello Soccer Family,
Welcome to the 1st email of the 2015 Spring Soccer Season!
I am so excited to join the staff here at the YMCA, most of you already know me but for those of you who don’t I will be at the YMCA this Saturday, January 17th from 10 AM to NOON in the front conference room. There is no agenda for this meeting, just simply a chance to meet me, ask questions about our program or what plans I have for 2015.
Number one question so far is “What happened to Barb?” So to answer that for everyone….nothing, Barbara is still the Sports Coordinator. My role is to expand what the YMCA Soccer Program offers and to support our already awesome Spring and Fall Leagues. Coaches training will be my biggest focus for Spring and Fall. I am planning on several great soccer summer camps, a Summer Academy League, Adult pick-up League and a Young Coaches/Referee training program for 14 to 16 year olds.
I cannot do this without the support of our Soccer Family. Our volunteer coaches are some of the best out there and I am very proud to have them part of the family. If you come out this Saturday or send me an email let me know if you want to coach or would like to help shape our program I would love to hear from you. I have wanted a committee for a long time, so if interested please let me know.
This Saturday, the travel team program players, families and I will be working on the fields from 1 PM to 5 PM. We are spreading 2 truckloads of dirt across our fields. I could really use wheel barrels, spreaders, shovels so that we can get it done quickly. PLEASE LABEL ALL ITEMS WITH YOUR NAME TO ENSURE YOU GET THEM BACK. Any volunteers that would like to join us are welcome.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
February 8th ON-TIME REGISTRATION ENDS – REGISTER NOW
http://tinyurl.com/n5lp3xp
February 21st First coaches meeting. This gives returning coaches an extra practice week.
February 27th Practice Time & Coach Information sent out to all paid participants.
March 2th-6th Week of first official practices. (Micron’s first day is 3/7/15.)
March 7th FIELD DAY for entire League – Schedule of Events to be announced.
March 11th Final Game Schedules sent out to all participants.
March 14th Games Begin
WE NEED COACHES AND SPONSORS! If you can help in either area please let me know. New Coaches will be offered training and continued support during the first two weeks of games. Coaching my son’s micron team is how I first got involved here at the Y and I have fallen in love with it. It is rewarding!
I look forward to a FUN Spring Season.
See you on the fields….
Lee Spooner,
Director of Soccer Program
Wilmington Family YMCA
2710 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 251-9622 ext: 232
Lee.Spooner@wilmingtonfamilyymca.org