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      <title>Welcome to the Santa Clara Youth Soccer League</title>
      <pubDate>09/26/2011 06:28 PM</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">The Santa Clara Youth Soccer League is a member of the </span></span><font size="2" face="Tahoma"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/" target="_blank">US Youth Soccer (USYS)</a></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"> participating in </span></span><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.regioniv.com/" target="_blank">USYS Region IV</a></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">, </span></span><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.cysanorth.org/" target="_blank">California Youth Soccer Association (CYSA-N)</a></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"> and </span></span></font><span style="font-family: Arial;"><font size="2"><a href="http://www.cysadistrict2.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 14px;">District II</span></a></font></span><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">.The league offers four levels of soccer: Class 4 Recreational soccer, Class 3 Competitive soccer, Class 1 Select soccer, and TOP Soccer - a youth soccer experience for children with special needs. </span> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">SCYSL offers a <strong>Fall Recreational soccer program</strong>&nbsp;for boys and girls from the Under 6 to Under 14 age groups. The Recreational Soccer season runs from August through November, and registration takes place during the month of May. Regardless of skill or past playing experience, all players receive equal playing time, and sportsmanship is emphasized throughout our program. SCYSL also supports Class 3 &quot;Comp&quot; and Class 1 &quot;Select&quot; soccer teams from Under 8 through Under 19 age groups. Competitive teams typically compete year-round and tryouts are normally held to select players. </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">SCYSL competitive teams compete in local soccer leagues and touraments within the Bay Area. Our league is also affiliated with the <a href="http://www.santaclarasporting.com" target="_blank">Santa Clara Sporting Club</a> which provides competitive soccer at the highest levels. Their teams compete in both local and Regional leagues, and compete in tournaments across California and sometimes the Western Region of the US.</span></span></p>]]>
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      <title>2013 Fall Season Registration May 18, May 25, June 8</title>
      <pubDate>05/20/2013 04:50 PM</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><img src="http://www.scyouthsoccer.org/imgs/Registration/2013SCYSLRegbanner.jpg" width="425" height="250" alt="" /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Updated 5/20/13</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">This year, SCYSL will offer both Online registration and Walk-up registration for the 2013 SCYSL Recreational (Div. 4) Soccer for boys and girls ages 4 to 16 (age on 7/31/2013), as well as adult coaches and assistant coaches.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Please refer to the </span></span><a href="http://scyouthsoccer.org/Registration/286163.html"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">2013-13 Age Group Chart</span></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"> if you are unclear which age group to register your child this season.</span></span></p><p><a href="http://www.scyouthsoccer.org/docs/Registration/1650form.pdf" target="_blank">CYSA Form 1650</a> - Adult Registration form used for all volunteer head coaches and assistant coaches. Please download and mail to Wendy Amick.</p><p><a href="http://www.scyouthsoccer.org/docs/Registration/2013SCYSL_financialaid_5_14_13.pdf" target="_blank">2013 SCYSL Financial Aid Request Form</a> - complete and mail to Wendy Amick to request financial aid.</p><p><a href="https://active.leagueone.com/Olr/Pages/Welcome.aspx?ClubId=4391" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.scyouthsoccer.org/imgs/Registration/Reg_banner.jpg" width="539" height="201" alt="" /></a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.scyouthsoccer.org/docs/Registration/2013RegistrationFlier.pdf"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Download and Registration print flyer</span></span></a></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Walk-Up Registration&nbsp;will be held on the following dates at the Maywood Park Bldg., </span></span><a target="_blank" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3330+Pruneridge+Avenue,+Santa+Clara,+CA&amp;hl=en&amp;ll=37.330891,-121.988218&amp;spn=0.01034,0.016093&amp;sll=37.0625,-95.677068&amp;sspn=42.03917,65.917969&amp;oq=3330+Pruneridge+Avenue,+Santa+Clara&amp;hnear=3330+Pruneridge+Ave,+Santa+Clara,+California+95051&amp;t=m&amp;z=16&amp;iwloc=A"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">3330 Pruneridge Avenue in Santa Clara</span></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">.</span></span></p><ul>    <li><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Saturday, May 18, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM</span></span></li>    <li><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Saturday, May 25, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM</span></span></li>    <li><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Saturday, June 8,&nbsp;3:00 PM to 6:00 PM</span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">A parent or guardian MUST attend one of these registration dates. It is not necessary for the player to attend. There will be NO DROP-OFF OR MAIL-IN REGISTRATION!</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><u>WHAT TO BRING:</u> <br />NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED IF ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE NOT SUBMITTED AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION:<br />1. COPY of player&rsquo;s BIRTH CERTIFICATE or PASSPORT (we will keep this copy). This copy must be the official recorded document. Hospital and Baptismal certificates ARE NOT acceptable. Birth certificate not required for coaches. Only returning players within the past three years may forego submitting a birth certificate. However, one may be requested later if the Registrar cannot verify the information.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">2. Current PHOTO to be used for player passes. PHOTO HEADSHOT MUST BE APPROXIMATELY 1 inch x 1.5 inches! Larger photos, Polaroid, poor quality printed, or any previously laminated pictures will be rejected. The player must NOT be wearing any type of hat, scarf or sunglasses. Only players in our U10 and younger groups may forgo submitting a picture.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">3. FEES: Fees for recreational players include: Registration, uniform shirt, shorts and socks, trophy and picture package. Any registration completed after June 9th will be assessed a $20 late fee. Also, a $40.00 refundable Volunteer Participation Fee will be collected from each family. Persons submitting a coach&rsquo;s application at the time of registration are exempt from this volunteer fee. See our web page for further details and volunteer opportunities.</span></span></p><p><table style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; margin: auto auto auto 0.5in; border-collapse: collapse; border-top: medium none; border-right: medium none" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">    <tbody>        <tr>            <td style="border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: windowtext 1pt solid; padding-bottom: 0in; background-color: transparent; padding-left: 5.4pt; width: 77.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; border-top: windowtext 1pt solid; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; padding-top: 0in" valign="top" width="129">            <div style="text-align: center; margin: 3pt 0in" align="center"><span style="font-family: Arial;">&nbsp;</span></div>            <span style="font-family: Arial;">             <span style="font-size: 12px;">             </span></span><span style="font-size: 12px;">            <div style="text-align: center; margin: 3pt 0in" align="center"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b>Age Groups</b></span></div>            </span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">             </span></span></td>            <td style="border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0in; background-color: transparent; padding-left: 5.4pt; width: 1.5in; padding-right: 5.4pt; border-top: windowtext 1pt solid; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; padding-top: 0in" valign="top" width="180">            <div style="text-align: center; margin: 3pt 0in" align="center"><span style="font-family: Arial;">&nbsp;</span></div>            <span style="font-family: Arial;">             <span style="font-size: 12px;">             </span></span><span style="font-size: 12px;">            <div style="text-align: center; margin: 3pt 0in" align="center"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b>Fees for Santa Clara Residents</b></span></div>            </span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">             </span></span></td>            <td style="border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0in; background-color: transparent; padding-left: 5.4pt; width: 60.3pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; border-top: windowtext 1pt solid; 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margin: 3pt 0in" align="center"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b>Volunteer Fee Per Family</b></span></div>            </span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">             </span></span></td>        </tr>        <tr style="page-break-inside: avoid">            <td style="border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: windowtext 1pt solid; padding-bottom: 0in; background-color: transparent; padding-left: 5.4pt; width: 77.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; border-top: #f0f0f0; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; padding-top: 0in" valign="top" width="129">            <div style="text-align: center; margin: 3pt 0in" align="center"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Under&nbsp;5 &amp; 6</span></span></div>            </td>            <td style="border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0in; background-color: transparent; padding-left: 5.4pt; width: 1.5in; padding-right: 5.4pt; border-top: #f0f0f0; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; 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      <title>Santa Clara Sporting Teams Win 8 Cal-North State Cup Championships!</title>
      <pubDate>05/07/2013 03:39 PM</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;<img width="800" height="296" alt="" src="http://www.santaclarasporting.com/imgs/news/2013spring/banner.jpg" style="font-family: Arial;" /></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;">May 6, 2013</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;">The Santa Clara Sporting club set a new record with 8 teams winning the 2013 Cal-North State Cup Championship this year. No club has ever won that many State Cup titles in one year. All eight teams quaify to compete in the </span><a href="http://regioniv.usyouthsoccer.org/regional_championships/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial;">2013 Far West Regional Tournament</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;"> held June 17-23 in Honolulu, Hawaii.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;">The Santa Clara Sporting 95boys Green Team wrote themselves into the club&rsquo;s history book winning their 5th consecutive State Cup Championship. The team has one more year to compete before they age-out and could possibly win 6 titles!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><u><strong>2013 Cal-North State Cup Titles</strong></u></span></p><ul>    <li><span style="font-family: Arial;">Santa Clara Sporting 03B Green - Champion</span></li>    <li><span style="font-family: Arial;">Santa Clara Sporting 01B Black - Champion</span></li>    <li><span style="font-family: Arial;">Santa Clara Sporting 00B Green - Champion</span></li>    <li><span style="font-family: Arial;">Santa Clara Sporting 99B Green - Champion</span></li>    <li><span style="font-family: Arial;">Santa Clara Sporting 99G Green - Finalist</span></li>    <li><span style="font-family: Arial;">Santa Clara Sporting 98B Green - Champion</span></li>    <li><span style="font-family: Arial;">Santa Clara Sporting 97G White - Champion</span></li>    <li><span style="font-family: Arial;">Santa Clara Sporting 97G Green - Finalist</span></li>    <li><span style="font-family: Arial;">Santa Clara Sporting 95B Green - Champion</span></li>    <li><span style="font-family: Arial;">Santa Clara Sporting 94B - Champion<br type="_moz" />    </span></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><img width="700" height="467" alt="" src="http://www.santaclarasporting.com/imgs/news/2013spring/482435_496011103787079_900838132_n.jpg" /><br type="_moz" /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;">Santa Clara Sporting 01B Black</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><img width="700" height="467" alt="" src="http://www.santaclarasporting.com/imgs/news/2013spring/00BGreen_StateCup.jpg" /><br type="_moz" /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;">Santa Clara Sporting 00B Green<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><img width="700" height="525" alt="" src="http://www.santaclarasporting.com/imgs/news/2013spring/922887_496009933787196_1341095050_n.jpg" /><br type="_moz" /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;">Santa Clara Sporting 99B Green</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><img width="700" height="500" alt="" src="http://www.santaclarasporting.com/imgs/news/2013spring/936270_495763393811850_209413649_n.jpg" /><br type="_moz" /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;">Santa Clara Sporting 98B Green</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><img width="700" height="468" alt="" src="http://www.santaclarasporting.com/imgs/news/2013spring/11897_495763633811826_98339915_n.jpg" /><br type="_moz" /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;">Santa Clara Sporting 97G White<br type="_moz" /></span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><img width="700" height="442" alt="" src="http://www.santaclarasporting.com/imgs/news/2013spring/936116_495759100478946_875327913_n.jpg" /><br type="_moz" /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;">Santa Clara Sporting 95B Green</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><img width="700" height="500" alt="" src="http://www.santaclarasporting.com/imgs/news/2013spring/Photo%20May%2004,%203%2040%2005%20PM%20(1).jpg" /><br type="_moz" /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;">Santa Clara Sporting 94B</span></p>]]>
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      <title>Santa Clara Sporting 94b Recruit 18 Players to Collegiate Soccer Teams</title>
      <pubDate>05/07/2013 03:34 PM</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;<img width="850" height="534" alt="" src="http://www.santaclarasporting.com/imgs/news/2013spring/DSC02406.JPG" /></p><p>April 9, 2013</p><p>The <a href="http://scsporting94.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Santa Clara Sporting 94b Team</a> are excited to announce the successful recruitment of 18 student athletes who were recruited to play collegiate soccer begining in the Fall of 2013. The team started-out back in 2005 as a Class 3 team, and rose through the ranks of the toughest competition in Northern California, and are now <a href="https://home.gotsoccer.com/rankings/team.aspx?teamid=153610" target="_blank">Ranked #11 in the US by GotSoccer.com</a>.</p><p>&quot;It has been a long road to reach this big milestone,&quot; said Gabe Foo, team manager. The team has been competing in one of the most talented and competitve age groups in the country, and this forced the team to develop really talented soccer players. In addition to soccer talent, players need academic results to get recruited into college, so the boys have to be just as committed to building academic succes off the field.</p><p>Mike Graczyk, the teams&rsquo; head coach added, &quot;all our players are attending college, and some received entrance into prestigous programs and chosen to focus on academics after they finish playing at Sporting this Spring. Some of the guys are academic studs and it makes sense for them to prioritize academic choices over soccer choices.&nbsp;We want to thank Santa Clara Sporting for the incredible support to help our players achieve their dreams to play soccer in college.&quot;</p><p><a href="http://www.gostanford.com/sports/m-soccer/mtt/graczyk_mike00.html" target="_blank">Mike Graczyk</a>, an Assistant Coach at Stanford is the teams&rsquo;s head coach and another key component to the recruitment success. Mike competed at the University of New Mexico where he led the Lobos to a Final 4 in the NCAA Tournament. He was later drafted to the Colorado Rapids and played at the San Jose Earthquakes. Mike has been coaching collegiate soccer at Harvard and Stanford.</p><ul>    <li>Ivan Ramirez, midfielder - California State University Sacramento</li>    <li>Stephen Sorg, defender - California State University Monterey Bay</li>    <li>Peter Laminette, defender - Occidental College</li>    <li>Danny Corral, defender - California State University Bakersfield</li>    <li>Brian Kelley - defender/midfielder - Trinity College</li>    <li>Gerrit van Zyll, forward/midfielder - UC San Diego</li>    <li>Jacob Gronlund, midfielder - Westmont College</li>    <li>Ryan Foo, goalie - Northwest Nazarene University</li>    <li>Robert Hines, defender - Notre Dame de Namur</li>    <li>Jose Avalos, midfielder- Notre Dame de Namur</li>    <li>Cullen Vincelette, forward - UC Davis</li>    <li>Jonathan Diaz de Leon - Evergreen Valley College</li>    <li>Juan Santiago - Evergreen Valley College</li>    <li>David Garcia - West Valley College</li>    <li>Alex Soriano - West Valley College</li></ul><p>The team has a handful of players still making final collegiate decisions and we will update this list before the Spring season ends.</p><p>Team Results:</p><ul>    <li>2013 Cal-North State Cup Champions</li>    <li>2012 College Surf Cup Finalist</li>    <li>2012 NorCal National Premier League Fall Champions (undefeated)</li>    <li>2012 Far West Regional League Fall League playoff contenders (playoffs delayed until April 2013)</li>    <li>2012 Far West Regional Tournament QuarterFinalist</li>    <li>GotSoccer Ranking: #3 in NorCal, #5 in Region IV, #11 in US</li>    <li>Ranked #2 in NorCal/Hawaii by TopDrawerSoccer</li>    <li>2012 Far West Regional Tournament QuarterFinalist</li>    <li>2012 SJFC College Showcase Champions</li>    <li>2012 CYSA State Cup Finalist</li>    <li>2011 Far West Regional Fall League Finalist</li>    <li>2011 Schwan&rsquo;s USA Cup Finalist</li>    <li>2011 CYSA State Cup Finalist</li>    <li>2010 US Club Soccer National Cup IX Regional Champions</li>    <li>2010 Surf College Cup Finalist</li>    <li>2010 Surf Cup Semi-finalist</li>    <li>2010 Santa Clara Sporting Invitational Semi-finalist</li>    <li>2010 Placer Prestige Cup Finalist</li>    <li>2009-10 NorCal Premier State Cup Champions</li>    <li>2009-10 CYSA State Cup Finalist</li>    <li>2009 Santa Clara Sporting Invitational Semi-Finalist</li>    <li>2010 Cerritos Memorial Challenge Cup Semi-Finalist</li>    <li>2008, 2009 District II Cup Champions</li></ul>]]>
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      <title>Santa Clara Sporting donates $30,000 to El Camino Hospital</title>
      <pubDate>04/11/2013 12:25 AM</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p><img width="700" height="412" alt="" src="http://www.santaclarasporting.com/imgs/news/2013spring/2013%20Santa%20Clara%20Sporting%20Donation%20to%20El%20Camino%20Hospital.jpg" /></p><p><span style="font-size: 11px;">The Santa Clara Sporting 98B Black Team raised the most donations of any team&nbsp;($2,814)&nbsp;in 2012. They presented the $30,000 check to Michele Van Zuiden from El Camino Hospital. Santa Clara Mayor Jamie Matthews and Molly Crawford 2013 Miss Santa Clara&nbsp;also attended the festivities.</span></p><p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qbki0ZKJ9Kw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p><p>&nbsp;FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</p><h3 style="text-align: center;">Santa Clara Sporting Soccer Club Donated $30,000 to El Camino Hospital from their Annual Goals For A Cure Campaign to Fight Breast Cancer</h3><h5 style="text-align: center;">- Funds raised provide women who need financial assistance free mammograms at El Camino Hospital -</h5><p>Santa Clara, Calif. (March 25, 2012) &ndash; The Santa Clara Sporting Soccer Club, hosted a special ceremony on Saturday, March 23, to honor the young men and women who competed in the 2012 <a href="http://santaclarasporting.com/gfac/index_E.html">Goals for Cure </a>Fundraiser and present El Camino Hospital Foundation with a check for $30,000, which will help provide free mammograms to women in need. Special guest, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/#!/jamie.l.matthews.5?fref=ts" target="_blank">Jamie L. Matthews, mayor of Santa Clara</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Molly-Crawford-Miss-Santa-Clara-2013/153321111498859" target="_blank">Molly Crawford, 2013 Miss Santa Clara</a> both attended the ceremony to congratulate the soccer players and the Santa Clara Sporting Soccer Club.</p><p>&ldquo;Breast cancer has touched many families in the Santa Clara Sporting Soccer Club and we wanted to find a way to raise awareness and help our Northern California soccer family and our local community,&rdquo; said Sebastian Goncalves, president of the Santa Clara Sporting Club. &ldquo;I am proud of the dedication these players have shown in helping the cause and doing their part to help fight this terrible disease for women and men.&rdquo;</p><p>Thirty-six teams competed in the Club&rsquo;s 5th annual Goals for a Cure soccer campaign last October. Teams competed in their pink Goals for a Cure jerseys and collected donations through many creative fund-raising efforts and a month-long &ldquo;goal-a-thon&rdquo; where supporters made a donation for every goal scored by all Santa Clara Sporting teams.</p><p>To thank them for their hard work and incredible efforts, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/#!/elcaminohospital?fref=ts" target="_blank">El Camino Hospital </a>invited the players from the Santa Clara Sporting &lsquo;98 boys Black Team, who raised the most money last year to tour the hospital&rsquo;s Imaging Services and meet with the staff who diagnose and treat breast cancer patients. Also joining the group was Hayley Talia, who raised more than $1,159 dollars by herself. The players toured the center and saw firsthand what their hard work was benefitting. A video of the tour can be seen here.</p><p>&ldquo;We are excited to welcome some of the Santa Clara Sporting Soccer Club&rsquo;s hardest working soccer players who have helped us spread breast cancer awareness and show them how their donations are aiding our initiatives of early breast cancer detection and treatment,&rdquo; said Lea Morgan, from El Camino Hospital Foundation. &ldquo;El Camino Hospital is extremely grateful to all of the Santa Clara Sporting Soccer Club teams who participated in Goals for a Cure.&rdquo;</p><p>Goals for a Cure was founded in 2008 by Kevin and Jason Azevedo after two soccer moms on the Santa Clara Sporting &lsquo;93 boys team were diagnosed with breast cancer, one of whom subsequently passed from the disease. In five years, the Santa Clara Sporting Soccer Clubs have raised more than $128,000, helping to provide hundreds of women with free mammograms, 48 of whom were detected to have breast cancer and started treatment.</p><p>Additional <a href="http://goalsforacure.wordpress.com/donate-to-goals-for-a-cure/" target="_blank">donations can be made to Goals for a Cure online</a>, and fans can join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Goals-for-a-Cure/436764486359844" target="_blank">Goals for a Cure Facebook fan page</a>, or find more information at www.santaclarasporting.com. For eligibility requirements and to learn more information on the Free Mammogram Program at El Camino Hospital, call 800-216-5556.</p><p>Press and media can find Goals for a Cure photos and videos in their <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/sh/5ffsfpnirx4w1jh/bYMwN9ZwBC?m" target="_blank">Dropbox folder</a>.</p><p><u>About Santa Clara Sporting Soccer Club</u><br />Santa Clara Sporting Soccer Club is a high-level competitive amateur and youth soccer club in Silicon Valley. The club is one of the oldest and most successful competitive youth soccer organizations in the United States. Santa Clara Sporting was founded in 1971, and now has more than 600 boys and girls youth players on 36 teams; many graduate to compete in NCAA collegiate programs and at the professional level. Santa Clara Sporting is affiliated with the Santa Clara Youth Soccer League.</p><p><u>About El Camino Hospital Foundation</u><br />El Camino Hospital Foundation, in partnership with patients, physicians, employees, community leaders and philanthropists, raises money to help El Camino Hospital in Mountain View and El Camino Hospital Los Gatos best meet the health needs of the communities they serve. These funds enable the hospital to offer state-of-the-art care to its patients while underwriting its efforts to provide health services to the economically disadvantaged. The philanthropic partnership enhances the hospital&rsquo;s ability to create a compelling work environment for physicians and staff and offers fulfilling opportunities to donors and volunteers. More information is available at www.elcaminohospital.org</p><p><u>Media Contact Information</u><br />Santa Clara Sporting Club<br />Gabe Foo<br />408-844-8570 <a href="mailto:scsccoach@yahoo.com">scsccoach@yahoo.com</a> <br />www.santaclarasporting.com <br />Santa Clara Sporting on Facebook<br />Twitter: tweetscsc<br />282 Brokaw Road, Santa Clara, CA 95050</p><p>El Camino Hospital Foundation<br />Chris Ernst<br />2500 Grant Road PAR 116<br />Mountain View, CA 94040<br />650-962-5853<br /><a href="mailto:foundation@elcaminohospital.org">foundation@elcaminohospital.org</a></p>]]>
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There isn't a game on earth that is worth someone's life. I read that his family says the parents of the  17-year-old keeper who hit him in the head should bear some of the  blame. I guarantee you that neither the parents nor anyone else on the sidelines intended for Portillo's death to happen. But time and time  again I've watched negative energy result in unintended consequences. <br /><br />We were at a U9 rec league soccer game Saturday. These kids are at the age where some of them are beginning to show a  real talent for soccer and the rest of them are just having a good time  running around in the sun. <br /><br />One little girl, we'll call her M, should be on a competitive team. She has two older  brothers who practice soccer with her, and the lessons show in the way  she moves, handles the ball and watches the players around her. She's the team's top scorer, of course. And she's a nice kid. <br /><br />The coach is great with the players. He plays them evenly throughout  the game and encourages them with positive comments. He's not the type of coach who keeps his strong players on the  whole game with the object of winning. I wish we could clone him. <br /><br />And I wish we could banish M's father to the parking lot. Actually, to a parking lot in another county. Or state. <br /><br />When a player whom M's father considers to be weak is playing defense, he snorts and makes comments such as, &quot;Well, now they'll score for sure.&quot; <br /><br />When a player besides his daughter has the ball, he yells that they should pass it to her. <br /><br />And, with M's father on the sideline, who needs a coach? He knows everything about soccer and &quot;coaches&quot; at the top of his lungs. <br /><br />Besides not having a volume control, one of the problems with M's  father is that he really doesn't know everything about soccer. For example, when the keeper picked up the ball  outside the box, M's father yelled, &quot;Penalty kick!&quot; Of course it was  just a hand ball, but he really didn't want to hear that. <br /><br />I'm not sure how to handle parents like him. Sitting at the  other end of the field helps me a little, but it doesn't do anything for  the parents around him whose feelings he's hurting. He simply goes into his own world when the game begins and becomes  unconscious of everyone else. <br /><br />Because at this age the kids  still are shorter than the parents, they get to run through a &quot;parent tunnel&quot; at the end of the game. And they love it. It doesn't  matter who won or lost, they run through smiling while the parents yell  encouragement. Then everyone gets a treat. <br /><br />We tied this game 4-4. When M's mom told her husband it was time to form  the tunnel, he looked at her and said, &quot;They don't deserve a tunnel.  They didn't win.&quot; And he picked up his chair and walked off the field. I hope M didn't notice that he wasn't there. <br /><br />I don't  know how to handle M's father. Actually, I know I can't handle him. And  I'm pretty sure he doesn't realize that the negative energy he is sending to the players and to the players' parents  will have unintended consequences. At the very least, he's ruining the  game for the people close enough to hear him. Let's just hope that's as far as it goes. <br /><br /><em>(Florida resident Donna Olmstead  has been involved in soccer through both her children and her  grandchildren, as well as housing professional players and owning and running an indoor  soccer facility. She is a freelance writer and spends weekends trying to  remember at which tournament she's supposed to be cheering.)</em></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">&nbsp;</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">For more information, check out some of US Youth Soccer's parenting resources:</span></span></div><div><a href="http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/parents/Education/"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Parenting Education</span></span></a></div><div><a href="http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/parents/ResponsibleSports/"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Responsible Sports Parenting</span></span></a></div></div></div>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DXZWHVs_TF0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="">&lt;br&gt;</iframe></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;">The Santa Clara Sporting 95 Boys Green Team had a fantastic run at the 2013 </span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://dallascup.com/index.html" target="_blank">Dallas Cup Tournamen</a></span><span style="font-family: Arial;">t last month and finished the prestigous tournament as Finalists in the&nbsp;<a href="http://events.gotsport.com/events/resultsgrid.aspx?EventID=31224&amp;GroupID=276555" target="_blank">U17 age group</a>&nbsp;The Sporting 95s were seeded into the &quot;bracket of death&quot; with the Tigres Pro Academy Team from Mexico, the powerhouse FC Dallas Premier Academy team (Ranked #1 in Texas and #3 in Region III), and &nbsp;Grand FC Mustangs Premier Academy from Illinois. Santa Clara opened the tournament with a 2-1 win over the Mustangs, then beat FC Dallas Premier 1-0 in front of a very loud cheering fan base out to see their hometown FC Dallas team battle Sporting. A tie or a win with the #1 tournament seed Tigres from Mexico would send Sporting through bracket play, and the boys came-up with a 1-1 draw in one of the best games of the tournament.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img width="800" height="600" alt="" src="http://www.santaclarasporting.com/imgs/news/2013spring/891913_10200343619625082_333382248_o.jpg" /></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;<span style="font-family: Arial;">Sporting beat Penn Fusion (#2 in Pennsylvania) 1-0 in the Quarter-finals, then dominated FRAM (#3 in Cal-South) in a shocking 5-1 blow-out, although the game was much tighter than the scoreboard result. The team had momentum going into the U17 Championship match vs. the </span><a href="http://www.aabsport.dk/" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial;">Aalborg BK </a><span style="font-family: Arial;">Pro Academy Team from Denmark.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;">Aalborg BK had two National Team players on their U17 squad and won the Final 4-1, but not before Santa Clara gave them a battle to draw 1-1 at halftime. &nbsp;&quot;I am very proud of my boys for fighting so hard in the Finals against a great European team. We learned a lot playing at this level and the entire team contributed to our great run at Dallas Cup,&quot; said Demtri Cacoyannis, the teams&rsquo; head coach.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;">Next-up for the team is another historic run as they attempt to win their 5th consecutive Cal-North State Cup title. They won the 2012 Far West Regional League and already qualify to compete in the Far West Regional Tournament held in June in Hawaii.</span></p>]]>
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      <title>Stand-up for Mariah and Support her Family</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p><img width="425" height="250" alt="" src="http://www.scyouthsoccer.org/imgs/News/2013Spring/mariah.jpg" /></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">On March 23rd, 2013, the Central Valley Magic U12 Girl&rsquo;s competitive team received word that their goalkeeper for the past 5 seasons, Maria Serratos, had been hospitalized and would not be playing in their game that day. Mariah was admitted to Valley Medical Center due to numbness and lack of strength in her legs. The following day she was transported to Stanford Children&rsquo;s Hospital to run more tests as Valley Medical Center could not pinpoint the exact diagnosis but it appeared to be very serious. It didn&rsquo;t take long and it turned out to be the worst case scenario. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Mariah and her parents were informed that Mariah had suffered a spinal stroke and the stroke had left permanent damage, meaning she would be paralyzed for life. Mariah will never play soccer again, let alone stand up and go for a walk. Mariah is a great student and wants to be the first in her family to attend college and graduate with a degree. Mariah&rsquo;s very tragic situation and her strength, love and commitment to the game of soccer is inspiring and that is why CVYSL is asking for your help.<br /><br />Unfortunately, Mariah&rsquo;s parents are not in a financial position to provide the necessary amenities that Mariah will need once she is released from the hospital. She is expected to be released in the next two weeks. It would be great if we can get together and provide Mariah and her family with the necessary amenities so that her family can focus on Mariah&rsquo;s emotional and physical needs than to stress over things that we in our community can help with.  <br /><br />Mariah will require a wheelchair to get around in, not to mention that her family will also need a proper vehicle to transport her to school, doctor appointments, etc. The house they live in will require some extensive retro-fitting so Mariah can get around in her wheelchair. Plus the increasing medical bills. Needless to say this young girl and her family needs our help! </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Dave Bilbo, a parent from the Central Valley Magic team, has partnered with Foundation 47* to help fundraise on Mariah and her family&rsquo;s behalf.The initial fundraiser is in the form of a t-shirt commemorating Mariah&rsquo;s love for the game of soccer.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><img width="352" height="266" alt="" src="http://www.scyouthsoccer.org/imgs/News/2013Spring/mariahtshirt.jpg" /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Support Mariah and BUY a T-Shirt for only $8.00 Their goal is to sell over 2,000 t-shirts! 100% of the proceeds benefit Mariah and her fmaily.Dave has saved the back of the t-shirt for corporate sponsors. If your business or company can help donate, they are asking for $250 to $750 donations. If they can attract 25+ sponsors at an average of $500 each that would enable Mariah and her fmaily to be one stp closer on needed essentials.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Personal donations are also welcome. Checks and money orders should be made payable to &quot;Foundation 47&quot; and please mention &quot;Stand-up for Mariah&quot; in the memo section.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Mail to: Foundation 47, PO Box 6882, San Jose, CA 95150</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">You can also donate online at www.foundation47.com, then click on the &quot;Donation tab&quot; and follow the instructions. Donations through PayPal are also possible if you go to your Paypal account, and click on the tab &quot;Send Someone Money&quot; and send donations to the foundation47@gmail.com account.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">If you are interested in purchasing t-shirts, making a corporate donation or have ideas how to help Mariah&rsquo;s family, please contact Dave Bilbo at (408) 640-3833 or dave@logosponsors.com</span></span></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><img height="250" width="425" src="http://www.scyouthsoccer.org/imgs/News/2013Spring/SCS99PlayersUSTeam.jpg" alt="" /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">January 31, 2013<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">The  United States Soccer Federation have invited Sofie Mendoza, Payton  Weiland, and Chloe Cacoyannis from the Santa   Clara Sporting 99 Girls  Green team to attend the US Soccer Training Center ID Camp on February  24th in Santa Clara. Congratulations to these players and good luck from  all of us at Santa Clara Sporting!</span></span></p><p>&nbsp;</p>]]>
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      <title>Sporting 01B Black Team Win 2012-13 Cal-North State Cup</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p><img width="700" height="467" src="http://www.scyouthsoccer.org/imgs/News/2012Spring/image003.jpg" alt="" /></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">December 19, 2012<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">The  Santa Clara Sporting 01B Black team won the 2012-13 Cal North State Cup  Championship!  The team got off to a slow start, losing its opening game  1-2 against a tough River City Elite team.  The boys got the wakeup  call, and set out to do everything possible to qualify for the  championship game.  In game 2, the team defeated the SC Breakers Blue,  7-0, then, defeated the Visalia Galaxy, 5-0, and ended the weekend with a  3-1 win over the Los Gatos Panthers.  The final was a re-match of game  4, with  Sporting taking on the Los Gatos Panthers. Sporting went on to  win 7-0. On the way to the State Cup, the boys demonstrated excellent  offensive depth &ndash; 11 different players accounted for the 23 goals the  team scored during the tournament.  Congratulations to the players and  parents on a successful State Cup tournament. Congratulations to all the  players, coaches and parents!</span></span></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Posted 5/13/13</p><p>Registration for the Santa Clara Youth Soccer League Fall 2013 Recreational soccer is just around the corner. The league is looking for some volunteers to help at any one of three registration dates. By working just one of the four hour shifts your $40 Volunteer Participation Program (VPP) fee will be waived. If you are interested, or would like to forward this to any friends who might be interested, please let me know.</p><p>Registration details and the flier are already <a href="http://www.scyouthsoccer.org/Registration/index_E.html">posted our web site here</a></p><p>Volunteer options all at Maywood Park:</p><ul>    <li>Sat. May 18th: 2:15pm - 6:15pm (actual registration is from 3pm-6pm)</li>    <li>Sat. May 25th: 2:15pm - 6:15pm (actual registration is from 3pm-6pm)</li>    <li>Sat. June 8th: 2:15pm - 6:15pm (actual registration is from 3pm-6pm)</li></ul><p>As you can see, I need volunteers to be at the Maywood Park building 45 minutes prior for training, and 15 minutes after for stragglers and helping me clean up. Let me know if you can help and which date works best for you.</p><p>Thanks!<br />Wendy Amick<br />SCYSL Registrar <a href="mailto:registrar@scyouthsoccer.org?subject=2013%20Volunteer%20for%20Registration">registrar@scyouthsoccer.org</a></p>]]>
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      <pubDate>04/17/2013 09:41 PM</pubDate>
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USSC is offering a form of player development camps: The same as a regular camp but more structure, more development and all linked to our regular season programs.</span></span></p><p><b>Get a 50% Discount by May 1st!<br /></b>An exclusive 50% discount is offered to Santa Clara Youth Soccer League and Santa Clara Sporting players if you sign up before&nbsp;May 1st</p><p><strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Camps Information</span></span></span></strong><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br /><strong>Mini Camp (Ages 4 &ndash; 6): $70</strong><br />Our mini camp if for those younger players that want to experience soccer for the first time, play with friends and go through the technical skills needed to play soccer. All parts of the game are taught along with fun parts such as Dress Coach Day, Water Fight and World Cup Tournament Day.</span></span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Half Day Camp (Ages 4 &ndash; 14): $110</span></span></strong><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br />Half Day and Full Day camps are for players to get a specific skill each day (Example being Mondays are all on dribbling). Players learn the fundamentals of the skill, then in smaller environments such as 1 v 1, 2 v 2 and then into scrimmages</span></span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">All Day Camp (Ages 6 &ndash; 14): $160</span></span></strong><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br />The all day camp is identical in that of structure of half day, but after lunch (12 &ndash; 1pm) players are taken through more scrimmage focused activity to master the skills and enjoy themselves.</span></span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Comp/Pre Comp Development Camp (Half Day Camp - Ages 6, 7 and 8): $130</span></span></strong><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br />This camp with limited space is aimed at players looking for a specific camp. Drills, games and sessions focused on competitive soccer for players that are thinking about trying out this Fall for the Competitive teans, currently play in comp teams.  Players are grouped by age and gender based on numbers. Specifics for this include a multi technical warm up session, fundamentals of 1 v 1, 2 v 2, positioning and working at pace. All pieced around the fundamental skills needed to play comp soccer: dribbling, skills, passing, shooting, control and motor skill development. BONUS: Friday Scrimmage: We will bring in a team to playa real game to see the weeks work!</span></span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Camp and more</span></span></strong><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"> (before and aftercare drop off service): $10 per hour on top of camp price<br />8am &ndash; 9am and also 3pm &ndash; 5pm for those with a tough work schedule or aftercare needs</span></span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Dates: July 15th and July 29th, 201</span></span></strong><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">3. Multi Week and Multi Child Discounts ($10 off each player refunded back after sign up)<br /><strong>Location:</strong> Curtis Field, 890 Pomeroy Avenue, Santa Clara<br /><strong>Players Ages:</strong> Players aged 4 &ndash; 15<br /><strong>Benefits:</strong> Camp T-shirt, Comp Soccer Option, Skills focused, before and after care, discounts</span></span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Sign Up</span></span></strong><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">: <a href="http://www.ussportscoaching.com/camps" target="_blank">www.ussportscoaching.com/camps</a><br /><strong>Contact information</strong>: info@ussportscoaching.com</span></span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">SCYSL U7 (2005) Boys and Girls Club Team Tryouts: </span></span></strong><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br /></span><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Saturday 27th July. 10am &ndash; 11.30am, Curtis Field. 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      <title>2013 Fall Season Registration May 18, May 25, June 8</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><img src="http://www.scyouthsoccer.org/imgs/Registration/2013SCYSLRegbanner.jpg" width="425" height="250" alt="" /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Updated 5/20/13</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">This year, SCYSL will offer both Online registration and Walk-up registration for the 2013 SCYSL Recreational (Div. 4) Soccer for boys and girls ages 4 to 16 (age on 7/31/2013), as well as adult coaches and assistant coaches.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Please refer to the </span></span><a href="http://scyouthsoccer.org/Registration/286163.html"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">2013-13 Age Group Chart</span></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"> if you are unclear which age group to register your child this season.</span></span></p><p><a href="http://www.scyouthsoccer.org/docs/Registration/1650form.pdf" target="_blank">CYSA Form 1650</a> - Adult Registration form used for all volunteer head coaches and assistant coaches. Please download and mail to Wendy Amick.</p><p><a href="http://www.scyouthsoccer.org/docs/Registration/2013SCYSL_financialaid_5_14_13.pdf" target="_blank">2013 SCYSL Financial Aid Request Form</a> - complete and mail to Wendy Amick to request financial aid.</p><p><a href="https://active.leagueone.com/Olr/Pages/Welcome.aspx?ClubId=4391" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.scyouthsoccer.org/imgs/Registration/Reg_banner.jpg" width="539" height="201" alt="" /></a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.scyouthsoccer.org/docs/Registration/2013RegistrationFlier.pdf"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Download and Registration print flyer</span></span></a></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Walk-Up Registration&nbsp;will be held on the following dates at the Maywood Park Bldg., </span></span><a target="_blank" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3330+Pruneridge+Avenue,+Santa+Clara,+CA&amp;hl=en&amp;ll=37.330891,-121.988218&amp;spn=0.01034,0.016093&amp;sll=37.0625,-95.677068&amp;sspn=42.03917,65.917969&amp;oq=3330+Pruneridge+Avenue,+Santa+Clara&amp;hnear=3330+Pruneridge+Ave,+Santa+Clara,+California+95051&amp;t=m&amp;z=16&amp;iwloc=A"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">3330 Pruneridge Avenue in Santa Clara</span></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">.</span></span></p><ul>    <li><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Saturday, May 18, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM</span></span></li>    <li><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Saturday, May 25, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM</span></span></li>    <li><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Saturday, June 8,&nbsp;3:00 PM to 6:00 PM</span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">A parent or guardian MUST attend one of these registration dates. It is not necessary for the player to attend. There will be NO DROP-OFF OR MAIL-IN REGISTRATION!</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><u>WHAT TO BRING:</u> <br />NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED IF ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE NOT SUBMITTED AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION:<br />1. COPY of player&rsquo;s BIRTH CERTIFICATE or PASSPORT (we will keep this copy). This copy must be the official recorded document. Hospital and Baptismal certificates ARE NOT acceptable. Birth certificate not required for coaches. Only returning players within the past three years may forego submitting a birth certificate. However, one may be requested later if the Registrar cannot verify the information.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">2. Current PHOTO to be used for player passes. PHOTO HEADSHOT MUST BE APPROXIMATELY 1 inch x 1.5 inches! Larger photos, Polaroid, poor quality printed, or any previously laminated pictures will be rejected. The player must NOT be wearing any type of hat, scarf or sunglasses. Only players in our U10 and younger groups may forgo submitting a picture.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">3. FEES: Fees for recreational players include: Registration, uniform shirt, shorts and socks, trophy and picture package. Any registration completed after June 9th will be assessed a $20 late fee. Also, a $40.00 refundable Volunteer Participation Fee will be collected from each family. Persons submitting a coach&rsquo;s application at the time of registration are exempt from this volunteer fee. See our web page for further details and volunteer opportunities.</span></span></p><p><table style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; margin: auto auto auto 0.5in; border-collapse: collapse; border-top: medium none; border-right: medium none" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">    <tbody>        <tr>            <td style="border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: windowtext 1pt solid; padding-bottom: 0in; background-color: transparent; padding-left: 5.4pt; width: 77.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; border-top: windowtext 1pt solid; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; padding-top: 0in" valign="top" width="129">            <div style="text-align: center; margin: 3pt 0in" align="center"><span style="font-family: Arial;">&nbsp;</span></div>            <span style="font-family: Arial;">             <span style="font-size: 12px;">             </span></span><span style="font-size: 12px;">            <div style="text-align: center; margin: 3pt 0in" align="center"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b>Age Groups</b></span></div>            </span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">             </span></span></td>            <td style="border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; 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margin: 3pt 0in" align="center"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b>Volunteer Fee Per Family</b></span></div>            </span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">             </span></span></td>        </tr>        <tr style="page-break-inside: avoid">            <td style="border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: windowtext 1pt solid; padding-bottom: 0in; background-color: transparent; padding-left: 5.4pt; width: 77.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; border-top: #f0f0f0; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; padding-top: 0in" valign="top" width="129">            <div style="text-align: center; margin: 3pt 0in" align="center"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Under&nbsp;5 &amp; 6</span></span></div>            </td>            <td style="border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0in; background-color: transparent; padding-left: 5.4pt; width: 1.5in; padding-right: 5.4pt; border-top: #f0f0f0; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; 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      <title>2012 Curtis Field Layout</title>
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      <title>SCYSL Soccer Rain-Out &amp; Field Policy</title>
      <pubDate>09/08/2010 06:37 PM</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p><font size="2" face="Tahoma"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Practices</span></strong><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">&nbsp;- when it&rsquo;s raining on a practice day, all coaches should either check the &quot;Field Alert&quot; status on the homepage (and sign-up for the text message alerts), or call the City of Santa Clara Recreational Department hotline after 3pm to confirm if fields are open. The hotline number is 408-615-3140. If there is rain, and a threat of thunder and<span style="color: black;">&nbsp;lightning&nbsp;</span>after practice has started, coaches should end practice immediately.</span></font></p><p><font size="2" face="Tahoma"> </font></p><p><font size="2" face="Tahoma"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Games</span></strong><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">&nbsp;&nbsp;- prior to the start of each game, all referees are required to evaluate field conditions and determine whether a game can safely be played.&nbsp;Unless it has been raining steadily the night prior to, and morning of the game, coaches should expect to arrive at your scheduled game. Referees will make a decision on the safety to play or not. If there is rain, and a threat of thunder a<span style="color: black;">nd&nbsp;lightning&nbsp;</span>after the game has started, referees and coaches should immediately end the game.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">&nbsp;</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Tahoma"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">In the event games are cancelled on Friday night, recreation age group coordinators will contact coaches that night to inform coaches Saturday games have been cancelled.</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Helvetica"><br /></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><font size="2" face="Tahoma"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Note: Even though the City may allow games to be played at the<place w:st="on"></place><placename w:st="on"></placename>Soccer<placetype w:st="on"></placetype>Park the referee in his/her opinion may decide to cancel the game due to inclement weather.</span></font></p><p>&nbsp;</p></font></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>]]>
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