The WSA Board of Directors and staff held a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. on April 1st, and with the health and welfare of our soccer community in mind, it was decided that
all organized soccer activities on behalf of WSA are further suspended through midnight on April 19, 2020.
During this meeting, it was also determined that
Wyoming Spring League (scheduled for April 25-26, 2020) will be cancelled. The board of directors will hold another meeting on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at which time another communication will be sent regarding WSA activities. At this time all May events, with the exception of Snicker's Cup, which was cancelled
by Mars Corporation, are still scheduled.
Please know that we have given this considerable thought, and although disappointing, we have taken this action in the interest of ensuring the health and safety of the soccer community, as well as that of the community-at-large. We will continue to assess the situation daily and receive notifications from both US Youth Soccer and US Soccer Federation regularly.
Thank you for your ongoing support as we manage our programming given the current health and travel environment. The safety and security of our soccer community is, and always will be, our highest priority.
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Connecting during Social Distancing...
Earlier this week, Wyoming Soccer reached out requesting photos, videos and /or stories of inspiration from our members. There are currently active social media campaigns, including
Hearts in the Window and
A World of Hearts
that are encouraging people to decorate their windows with cut out hearts. This is just one way people are spreading joy in a world full of uncertainty. Wyoming Soccer wishes to take an active part in connecting people during this time.
There are other ways to "spread the love" and families are working together to make masks for healthcare workers, deliver food to those less fortunate and volunteer at food pantries.
We are certain there are many Wyoming Soccer players who are leading in their communities and neighborhoods, making a difference and fostering hope and positivity.
Please share these stories/photos which can bring a glimmer of joy and hope to all of us. We would like to share these on our site and social media platforms. Are your windows covered with hearts? Are your kids (or kids in your soccer programs) participating in creative and/or inspiring projects? Tell us about it and share your photos by emailing us at
wssa@wyomingsoccer.com
.
We want our pages to be a place to "find the helpers"!
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THE LATEST FROM WYOMING SOCCER ASSOCIATION
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Wyoming Soccer is pleased to bring you the TopYa! Homework Program. TopYa! is an app that provides free skills contests for players to continue to play and enjoy the beautiful game.
This program is being offered for free, so grab a smartphone or tablet and get started! It's as easy as 1...2...3! To view easy instructions for the program, please click the button below.
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Starting this Fall, Wyoming Soccer will REQUIRE that ALL affiliated clubs move over to
GotSoccer's new platform
. We will assist in making this transition as seamless as possible.
An email with resources to help guide clubs through the on-boarding process will be sent to club leaders within the next week. Please contact your club registrar if you have questions regarding GotSoccer.
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Because of event and program delays due to COVID-19, we are temporarily postponing the application open date for clubs to apply for SOW Soccer grants. We will continue to monitor the situation and will update you when we have more information.
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DEADLINE FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS IS MAY 1st, 2020
Did you know Wyoming Soccer Association
awards three annual scholarships to current or past members?
The scholarships are worth $500 each. Don't miss out on this opportunity!
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the state office at (
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ALL ENTRIES AND SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS MUST BE MAILED TO
WYOMING SOCCER ASSOCIATION
777 OVERLAND TRAIL, SUITE 132
CASPER, WY 82601
SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS REQUIRED WITH APPLICATION ARE:
- A copy of your high school or college transcript (official copies not required)
- A 500 word essay describing how soccer has impacted your life.
- Two (2) letters of recommendation from high school or college teachers
- One (1) letter of recommendation from a soccer coach
- One (1) current picture of yourself for website announcements
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS
WILL NOT
BE CONSIDERED
Applications must be post marked no later than
Friday, May 1, 2020
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Keep up with us on Wyoming Soccer's social media platforms...
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The player spotlight for the month of April focuses on Britin (Brit) Richards from Lander Youth Soccer. She plays center mid for her club, as well as Wyoming 307 Select. She’s pretty versatile and can play anywhere, but is strongest as a midfielder.
Brit has been playing for eight and a half years; pretty much since she could walk. She started with Lander Parks & Recreation at the age of four, and began with Lander Strikers when she was seven. She was selected to play for Wyoming 307 at the age of nine, and her goal is to someday play on the US Women's National Team (USWNT). She has guest played for a CO Rapids team and for Casper Blades at Turf Wars this year.
She loves many sports, although soccer is truly her passion and she plays it during all of her free time, at school and home and with her teams. She swims for the Lander Swim Club, and also loves running (she ran her first half-marathon last year) , skiing, football, art, playing with her puppies and pretty much any outdoor activities. She loves eating avocados and her favorite book is called “Now is the Time for Running” a book about soccer among other things.
Brit is learning some Swahili. She has accompanied her mom on work trips to Africa for several years and brings extra soccer balls to give out to the kids she meets. She says soccer is the best way to meet other kids in Africa and so she always has a ball at her feet and has played many games of street soccer with new African friends.
Brit is friendly and sociable and really loves meeting new people and making them laugh. She’s an all-around great kid, completely passionate about soccer and thrilled to play whenever or wherever she gets the opportunity.
Recently, Brit wrote a letter to the US Soccer Federation following the publication of legal filings from US Soccer in response to the lawsuit between them and the USWNT regarding the pay gap. This shows Brit's tenacity and maturity as a 10 year old. Her letter circulated among USWNT players and even received a response from her personal hero, Carli Lloyd. Wyoming Soccer posted this on our Facebook page and you can view the letter and Carli's response
here
. Way to go, Brit! We are so very proud of you!
We want to hear more about players like Brit.
Remember, the player spotlight can highlight achievement in any area, whether it's soccer, academics, community, or attitude. Please share your kids with us!
To nominate a player from your club for the Player Spotlight, please click
here
.
Scroll down to the general section. Click "Player Spotlight Submission Form" and it will save to your computer. The form is very simple and should be emailed to
wssa@wyomingsoccer.com.
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THE LATEST FROM US YOUTH SOCCER
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US Youth Soccer & COVID-19
On March 31, 2020, USYS issued a statement that all regional and national championship series events were cancelled. This means the Regional Presidents' Cup and Farwest Regional events in June are no longer taking place.
For the latest updates on COVID-19 and its impact on the youth soccer landscape, please click
here
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THE LATEST FROM US SOCCER
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U.S. Soccer President Carlos Cordeiro Announces his Resignation
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Carlos Cordeiro announced his resignation as U.S. Soccer President in March, citing language used in the legal filing as part of the lawsuit with the US Women's National Team as the reason. Cindy Parlow Cone, U.S. Soccer’s current Vice President, will serve as President of U.S. Soccer until the next Annual General Meeting. Cindy becomes the first female President of U.S. Soccer and second former U.S. National Team player to hold the position. Read the full article
here.
“I want to thank Carlos for his many years of hard work and dedication on behalf of U.S. Soccer,” says Cindy. “He is a good man with a good heart and his significant work to help bring the 2026 World Cup to the United States will have a positive impact for generations. The passion that has come to the surface in the past two days is what inspires me to look forward, to work hard towards mending relationships and moving the game forward for all.”
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William Wilson Named Chief Executive Officer and Secretary General of U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF)
Following the retirement of Dan Flynn, US Soccer Federation's former CEO, USSF is pleased to announce they have successfully filled the position and have hired William Wilson as their new CEO. Mr. Wilson brings nearly thirty years of leadership, experience and proven track record of success in the International and Domestic Sports Industry. Read the full press release issued by US Soccer
here.
“We are thrilled Will is joining U.S. Soccer as our CEO,” said U.S. Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone. “He brings an unrivaled set of experience and expertise to soccer in America. His global perspective, background in marketing and growing sporting events and extensive experience in the sports business will be invaluable in growing soccer at all levels. Soccer is the world’s game and Will is the perfect person to help us grow it to America’s game.”
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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
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Upcoming Coach Education Courses
ALL COACH EDUCATION COURSES THAT WERE SCHEDULED DURING THE MONTH OF APRIL HAVE BEEN CANCELLED.
Below is a list of remaining scheduled courses. Further details will be provided as we confirm venues and times. All grassroots, D & C license courses will be accessed through the US Soccer Learning Center (previously referred to as the Digital Coaching Center). If you do not currently have an account through The Learning Center, please create one
here
. If you had one in the former Digital Coaching Center, you do not need to create a new one. Once all courses are set up in the center, you will then be able to register.
Casper Soccer Club & Wyoming Soccer Association
Phase I: June 4-10, 2020
Phase II: July 9-10, 2020
4720 Classical Way Bozeman, MT 59718
Phase I: June 24th-28th
Phase II: August 5th-9th
For all questions regarding courses in MT, please contact:
**Online Grassroots courses can always be taken through
The Learning Center
. We highly encourage everyone to take these courses (we will reimburse) during this time.
Wyoming is currently reimbursing completed courses through our
Be on the lookout for more communications from Wyoming Soccer and posts on our social media platforms. Please follow us here:
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Stay Active and
Keep Learning!
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Greetings to all of the coaches across the state. I truly hope this message finds you and all of your families well during this unprecedented time.
Although we cannot be active on the fields with our players, there are still ways to stay active within your coaching. While a lot of us are working from home or finding ourselves with a little extra time, this is a great time to get online and complete some of the various online coaching education courses offered by USSF or United Soccer Coaches.
Best of all, your online coaching education you complete will be reimbursed by Wyoming Soccer Association!
Every child deserves an educated coach
, so please consider using this as an opportunity for your players, families and soccer community, so when we do get back outside, our soccer environment is better than ever!
Please follow the below links for more information:
Please stay safe and look after yourselves and your loved ones, and I am looking forward to seeing you on a field very soon.
Kind Regards,
David Hayes
Technical Director
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UPCOMING EVENTS - SPRING SCHEDULE
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April 18 - 19, 2020
Casper Spring Jam
CANCELLED
April 25 - 26, 2020
CANCELLED
May 2 - 3, 2020
May 9 - 10, 2020
Snicker's Cup
May 16 - 17, 2020
Battle in the Springs - Rock Springs
May 23 - 25, 2020
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With everything currently suspended, we are encouraging everyone to
#BendtheCurve and Stay Home!
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Stay Home, Stay Safe, Stay Healthy
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GET TO KNOW OUR GROWING LIST OF PARTNERS
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If you know of a business who may want to partner with Wyoming Soccer, please contact us at
wssa@wyomingsoccer.com
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We appreciate those who partner with us. Be on the look out for more exciting deals and offers soon!
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