Weekly Newsletter - October 21, 2021 |
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2022 NY West Champions Conference Spring Registration Now Open! |
The NY West Champions Conference is a state level premier league that implements promotion/relegation and is chartered and administered by the New York State West Youth Soccer Association (NYSWYSA). The NY West Champions Conference is a qualifying league for the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series for NYSWYSA. Any team participating in a state-cup qualifying league can apply to the league and be admitted if they qualify. Acceptance to the league and promotion within the league are based on team performance and the league is intended for teams that can show successful performance at the state level or highest district division level.
New this year! In response to team inquiries, we will open the applications to 11U teams for this season.
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Virtual Annual General Meeting |
The 2021 AGM will be held virtually on Saturday, November 20th. Additional details will be shared in the coming weeks.
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NYSWYSA is holding elections for multiple positions in November. This is a two-year commitment and includes a seat on the NYSWYSA board.
District Commissioner Elections
The districts up for election are Buffalo, Southern Tier and Syracuse. Jim Enser, Southern Tier Commissioner, and Peter Lautensack, Syracuse Commissioner, are running for re-election. The current Buffalo commissioner is stepping down and this will be a vacant position.
Nomination due dates vary by district. Additional details including responsibilities of a district commissioner and nomination due dates can be found here.
Individuals interested in running for any positions are asked to send an email with their interest to Pam Whitcomb at pwhitcomb@nyswysa.org prior to the deadline noted.
NYSWYSA Officer Elections
NYSWYSA is holding elections for three NYSW Officer positions during the 2021 Annual General Meeting being held virtually on Saturday, November 20, 2021. The positions up for election this year are President, 2nd Vice President and Secretary.
Curt Regruit, President, and Chris Pacilio, Secretary, are running for re-election. The current 2nd Vice President is stepping down and this will be a vacant position.
Nominations will be accepted until the AGM meeting in November. Additional details including responsibilities of each position can be found here.
Individuals interested in running for any of the officer positions are asked to send an email with their interest and resume to Roger Best, Nominating Committee Chairman, at rbest@nyswysa.org and office@nyswysa.org. |
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Congratulations to the 2021 NYSWYSA Award Winners! |
The NYSWYSA is honored to announce and congratulate the 2021 NYSWYSA Award Winners. They all should be very proud of being selected for their respective prestigious awards. The NYSWYSA sincerely thanks them for their exemplary service to the youth of the State Association and is pleased that it has the opportunity to publicly recognize them for their accomplishments. They will be further recognized and honored at the forthcoming virtual November 20, 2021 Awards Presentation.
- Boys' Competitive Coach of the Year - Sean Pellow, Kenmore Soccer Club
- Girls' Recreational Coach of the Year - Liz Masterson, Empire United/ Girls Believe! League
- TOPSoccer Coach of the Year - Miya Carmichael, Binghamton University
- TOPSoccer Buddy of the Year - Stella & Lucas Livernash, Empire Rochester
- Young Male Referee of the Year - Nicholas Bricker
- Young Female Referee of the Year - Miriam Claudette Tardy
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Coaching Education Available |
Upcoming blended coaching courses have been finalized. Each course will consist of training via Zoom and conclude with an on-field coaching/ observation session.
National D-License, Rochester
- Weekly zoom meetings on Sunday from 7:00-9:00pm beginning October 24th
- In-Person Training November 20-21 AND January 15-16
Any club interested in holding an in-person Grassroots or D-License course, please contact Scott Craig at scraig@nyswysa.org or 607-427-8563.
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2021 - 2022 Seasonal Registration Open |
NYSW Player registration for the 2021 - 2022 season is now open. The seasonal year runs from September 1, 2021 - August 31, 2022.
All players must be registered by their club in RosterPro prior to any practices or team events to ensure medical insurance and liability coverage.
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Current Status as of 8/12/2021
At this time, NYS is recommending that CDC guidance be followed. Current CDC guidance states:
Guidance is changing frequently. For the most up to date information, please visit the websites below.
It is recommended that all clubs have their players complete a COVID waiver for the upcoming season. The NYSW template can be found here.
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Soccer for Success: More Than Soccer
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The U.S. Soccer Foundation is excited to announce our partnership with US Youth Soccer to bring soccer to America’s schools. This is the first time we are bringing our proven program into classrooms.
The program is called Soccer for Success in School and builds off the U.S. Soccer Foundation’s existing Soccer for Success program.
The big difference? This partnership will make soccer part of the school curriculum, and that’s important because as a result of the program:
- 83% of our children are healthier;
- 88% work better in teams, and;
- 81% feel better about their future.
Soccer for Success teaches more than soccer skills. It also teaches children healthy habits and critical life skills that will positively improve their lives.
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Successful Soccer Parenting Course |
Become "Soccer Parenting Certified"
Register to gain access to the US Youth Soccer Successful Soccer Parenting Course and the Soccer Parent Resource Center. You'll have access to the Successful Soccer Parenting Course plus hundreds of articles, interviews, additional courses, a Community forum - all created specifically for youth soccer parents!
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Introducing the U.S. Soccer Player Status Department |
The Player Status Department is responsible for the processing of all registration requests, both professional and amateur, as outlined in the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players. The services provided and processed by Player Status are required to be compliant with FIFA regulations, thus the department is part of the Compliance Department of U.S. Soccer. One of those registration types is International Clearances.
INTERNATIONAL CLEARANCE REGISTRATION PROCESS UPDATE
The international clearance registration forms have been updated to reflect FIFA criteria/guidelines and streamline the process. Failure to adhere to instructions and criteria outlined will result in submission being rejected and/or processing delays. Updates include:
- Detailed step-by-step instructions on how to submit for successful processing.
- Explanation of who qualifies to submit under the selected form.
- Completion criteria and list of required documents /format/file size for processing to occur.
One registration process which has been slightly modified is the age requirement for P10s. Continuing to process P10s for players aged 10 and older would open the Federation, members, leagues and clubs to risk and possibility of fines. Thus, P10s will be processed for qualifying players aged nine (9) and younger to bring the process in compliance with FIFA regulations.
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Coach / Parent / Athlete Resources |
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How to Support a Diverse and Multi-Cultural Team |
If you have a diverse group of student athletes, you may be wondering how to best support all of them at the same time in an increasingly complex social environment. These days, coaches are often expected to understand a huge variety of athlete experiences and use those experiences to help their athletes and sport program flourish.
José Miguel Burgos, head coach of the boys and girls soccer program and Spanish teacher at Catalyst Maria High School, runs an incredibly diverse program there. Burgos is also the inaugural winner of TrueSport and SportsEngine’s Champion Coach Recognition Program in 2019. His secret to success? Love. And a few other things. Here are his tips for supporting a diverse program.
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Kids Need Play Now More Than Ever
Four in 10 children and adolescents who previously played sports face reduced services from their community-based sports provider or travel sports organization, according to a new Aspen Institute Project Play survey of parents. School sports programs have fared best during COVID-19, but also have been the most likely to return with limited services.
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Project Play Summit 2021 - That's a Wrap! |
Helping organizers answer the call to action is the focus Oct. 19-20 at Project Play Summit 2021, the nation’s premier event of leaders building healthy children through sports. Among the topics at the free, virtual event are how to get your state to fund youth sports, improve children’s mental health through coach training, and help underrepresented communities return to play. Speakers include:
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Jeremy Lin and Caris LeVert, pro basketball players
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Alex Morgan, Sydney Leroux, Ali Krieger, and Ashlyn Harris, women’s soccer stars
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Josh Pastner, Georgia Tech men’s basketball coach
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Li Li Leung, USA Gymnastics president and CEO
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Ben Sherwood, former president of Disney ABC Television
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Minor Athlete and Parent SafeSport Training |
SafeSport is providing virtual trainings on the 2022 Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP), including changes from the 2019 MAAPP. There are eight (8) different trainings scheduled for May and the Center will offer sessions during the summer.
If you’re an adult athlete, coach, parent, or administrator, learn how they apply to you in free, live, and virtual U.S. Center for Safe Sport MAAPP trainings tailored to your role.
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New York State West Youth Soccer Association | PO Box 1247, Corning, NY 14830
607-962-9923 | office@nyswysa.org
The New York State West Youth Soccer Association (NYSWYSA) is the parent organization for over two hundred and fifty affiliated clubs and leagues in Western New York State. NYSWYSA is affiliated with US Youth Soccer, the United States Soccer Federation (USSF), and the Federation de International Football Association (FIFA).
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