by posted 05/23/2013
 

New England Revolution V LA Galaxy, June 2nd

New tickets have been released for the Revolution match against the LA Galaxy at Gillette Stadium on Sunday June 2nd. This is the premier match of the season where the MLS cup holders take on the Revs. Tickets are $35 for the best seats in the house. Tailgating will be organized. Go to CYSA's online store to get your tickets.
 

by posted 05/14/2013
 

Age group Eligibility for our 2013/ 2014 season is below. 
 

U10 boys and girls travel	Born 8/1/03 to 8/31/05
U12 boys and girls travel	Born 8/1/01 to 7/31/03
U14 boys and girls travel	Born 8/1/99 to 7/31/01

by posted 05/12/2013
 
Reminder: Charlestown Soccer Placement Field Evaluations, 2013/ 2014 Season

Friday May 17, 2013
U10 Boys and Girls
4.45pm:  Check In / Uniform Measuring and Ordering
5:20pm: Warm Up
5:30pm: Rotate around stations

U12 Boys and Girls
5.45pm: Check In/ Uniform Measuring and Ordering
6:20pm: Warm Up
6:30pm: Rotate around stations

Age Group Eligibility
 

U10 boys and girls travel	Born 8/1/03 to 8/31/05*
U12 boys and girls travel	Born 8/1/01 to 7/31/03
U14 boys and girls travel	Born 8/1/99 to 7/31/01

*Note the cut off for the u10s is 8/31/05. An earlier email misstated the cutoff.

What if you cannot make the placements ?

Questions have come up about the implications of missing the placements.  The outcome of the placement session is not the only component used in evaluating players. The more information evaluators have, the better your chances of accurate placement. However, forming teams is not a science and we consider several components in making our decision as to which teams to place players on.  Results from placements are one piece of the information that we use and are particularly important for players who are new to the program or moving up in age-group.  However, we are running our placement sessions early enough in the season to allow us the flexibility to be able to evaluate players, who miss placements, before our season ends.

Ultimately, team formation meetings with input from coaches and age group coordinators will review all of the information we have on each player and form the teams through an extended discussion. After the initial teams are formed they will be documented and discussed again before rosters are published.  We take great care in ensuring that players are placed on the appropriate teams.  So, if you are going to miss the placements the main thing is to let us know by emailing



and register at our website by the June 5 deadline.

We will do our best to accommodate all players who are interested in playing but cannot guarantee that there will be a place on a team for everyone. Priority for placements will be given to players who are Charlestown residents and to players from outside Charlestown who have shown a commitment to Charlestown soccer by playing with Charlestown in the previous season or seasons.  After the June 5 deadline players will be placed on a waiting list and added to teams if needed. In the event that the program is over subscribed, players will be placed on a waiting list.
 

by posted 05/09/2013
 
PLACEMENTS FOR FALL SOCCER
Placements will be held at the Charlestown High School field next Friday, May 17 for U10 and U12 age eligible boys and girls. If you are planning to register for Fall soccer you must attend the placements. You can register online at our website or simply come to the field at the appropriate time.

If you are not able to attend the placements but intend to play in the Fall please notify Charlestown Soccer at prior to the placements.

This year Challenger Sports will run the placements and also be available for uniform measuring and ordering. Placement check-in starts at 4:45PM for u10 players and 5.45PM for u12 players. Evaluations will last about an hour.

Details are on our website under the travel team tab on our homepage.

We will address the placements for the U14 teams later in the season. Placement needs will be determined based upon the number of players who register by the deadline of June 5. We will try to field U16 teams if there are enough players.

Age group Eligibility for our 2013/ 2014 season is below.
 

U10 boys and girls travel	Born 8/1/03 to 8/31/05
U12 boys and girls travel	Born 8/1/01 to 7/31/03
U14 boys and girls travel	Born 8/1/99 to 7/31/01

Priority for placements will be given to players who are Charlestown residents and to players from outside Charlestown who have shown a commitment to Charlestown soccer by playing with Charlestown in the previous season or seasons. We will do our best to accomodate all players who are interested in playing but cannot guarantee that there will be a place on a team for everyone. In the event that the program is over subscribed, players will be placed on a waiting list. For questions please contact

 

by posted 05/05/2013
 

REGISTRATION: Registration is now open for our Fall 2013 Travel soccer season. Registration fee is $85. You can register at our website: www.charlestownsoccer.com. Registration Deadline is June 5, 2013. Click here to register.
 

PLACEMENTS: Placements are used to evaluate players and place them on the right level team. Placements will be held at the Charlestown High School field on Friday, May 17 for U10 and U12 age eligible boys and girls. Players must be registered in order to participate in the placements.

This year Challenger Sports will run the placements and also be available for uniform measuring and ordering. Placement check-in starts at 4:45PM for u10 players and 5.45PM for u12 players. Evaluations will last about an hour. Details are on our website under the travel team tab on our homepage.

We will address the placements for the U14 teams later in the season. Placement need will be determined based upon the number of players who register by the deadline of June 5. We will try to field U16 teams if there are enough players.

Age group Eligibility for our 2013/ 2014 season is below.

U10 boys and girls travel	Born 8/1/03 to 8/31/05
U12 boys and girls travel	Born 8/1/01 to 7/31/03
U14 boys and girls travel	Born 8/1/99 to 7/31/01

Priority for placements will be given to players who are Charlestown residents and to players from outside Charlestown who have shown a commitment to Charlestown soccer by playing with Charlestown in the previous season or seasons.  In the event that the program is over subscribed, players will be placed on a waiting list.For questions please contact





 

 

by posted 04/23/2013
 
Coach Scott Benjamin is running two summer camps at Bunker Hill Community College in July and August.

7/22 – 7/25 ~ Monday to Thursday
Champions Soccer Summer Day Clinic I
Location: Bunker Hill Community College-Charlestown, MA | Boys & Girls Ages: 7-14


8/26 – 8/29 ~ Monday to Thursday
Champions Soccer Summer Day Clinic II
Location: Bunker Hill Community College-Charlestown, MA | Boys & Girls Ages: 7-14

Details are on Scott's new website: http://abcsportscamps.com/wonworldsoccereducation
 

by posted 04/09/2013
 
2013 Soccer Season Updates

Our season is up and running with a successful opening day at the field on Saturday.  While only half of our travel teams were able to play their games due to field closings, we will have all 12 playing this coming weekend. With 157 players, we are fielding the most players to date for our program.
 
Please take note of the following items, including the date of our Fall placement assessments:

1. Age Group Coordinators
Each team has an assigned Age Group Coordinator (AGC).  The role of the AGC is to serve as a resource for parents, coaches and the board. The AGC will help find the answer to any questions that may arise from coaches or parents or coordinate the resolution of any issues.  Age Group Coordinators are:
 

• Girls U10: Todd Maynard
• Boys U10: Bob McGaughey
• Girls U12/U14: Karen Gentis
• Boys U12/U14: Lindy Williamson
   

2. Uniforms
To order additional shorts (Maverick Shorts, Royal/ White Item# 205) or socks (Extreme Shorts Style 313) please go to the Challenger website: http://www.challengerteamwear.com/   To order additional numbered shirts please send email to Challenger with the size number and style of the shirt.
 

• Home Shirt:  Comanche: Red/ WhiteBlue
• Away Shirt: Shawnee: Royal/ Red/ White

  
3. Placements and Roster Assignment: Friday May 17^th
Please reserve Friday evening, May 17 for our player assessments for the Fall season. Details will follow in the first part of May.

4. Revolution Day Out: June 2^nd
Following our outing to Foxboro last year to see the Revolution close out their season, we will have a limited number of Putnam Club tickets for their match against current MYSL champions, the LA Galaxy. Match will be on Sunday afternoon, June 2^nd. Tickets will go on sale in May.

If you have any questions about your team or the program, please contact your AGC.

Our 2012 season was our most successful to date. We could not be in this position without the support of the community and the dedication and enthusiasm of our incredible volunteer coaches. We are looking forward to another great season for Charlestown soccer and will see you at the field.

Best,

Charlestown Youth Soccer Association Board:

by posted 03/20/2013
 
For children not eligible to play in our travel program, we are offering several  in-house soccer options.  For disabled athletes up to the age of 18, we will offer programs on Saturday afternoons. Classes for younger soccer players up to the age of 6 will run over the Spring and throughout the Summer. Details of classes are below:

SPRING SEASON:

HIGH SCHOOL FIELDS - 255 Medford Street
SATURDAYS: 4/20 - 6/15 (no class on 5/25) $120

SHINE - for individuals with developmental disabilities
12:00 - 12:50pm 6 - 12 yrs
1:00 - 1:50pm 13 - 18 yrs


HIGH SCHOOL FIELDS - 255 Medford Street
SATURDAYS: 4/13 - 6/15 (no class on 5/25) $135
9:05 - 9:45am 2 - 3 yrs
9:05 - 9:55am Older 4 - 5 yrs
10:00 - 10:50 3 - Young 4 yrs
10:00 - 11:00 6 - 8 yrs
11:05 - 12:00 5 - 6 yrs
11:05 - 11:45am 2 - 3 yrs
11:05 – 11:55 Older 4 - 5 yrs


ST JOHN’S CHURCH - 27 Devens Street
Mondays 4/22 - 6/17 (no class 5/27)
10:00 - 10:45 3 -Young 4
11:00 - 11:40am 2 – 3

Tuesdays: 4/23 - 6/18
9:15 - 10:00am 3 - Young 4
10:10 - 10:50am 2 - 3

Thursdays: 4/25 - 6/20
3:15 - 4:00pm 3 - Young 4
4:10 - 5:00pm Older 4 - 5

Fridays: 4/26 - 6/21
9:30 - 10:10am 2 - 3
10:25 - 11:05am 12 - 24 months Kick & Play
11:20 - 12:00pm 3 - Young 4

CHARLESTOWN YOGA: 191 Main Street

Mondays 4/22 - 6/17 $160
KICK & PLAY - 12 - 24 months (plus caregiver)
Mondays:
9:00 - 9:40am
10:00 - 10:40am
4:15 - 4:55pm


RYAN PLAYGROUND, 680 Rutherford Avenue (outdoors) $180

Tuesdays 4/23 – 6/18
9:30 - 10:15am 3 -Young 4
10:30 - 11:10 2-3
12:15 - 1:00 3 -Young 4
1:10 - 2:00 Older 4 -5

Wednesdays 4/24 – 6/19
9:20 - 10:00am 2-3
10:15 - 11:00 3 -Young 4
12:15 -12:55 2-3
1:10 - 2:00 3 - 5
 
Fridays 4/26 – 6/21
9:30 - 10:10am 2-3
10:30 - 11:15 3 -Young 4
12:15 - 1:00 3 -Young 4
1:10 - 2:00 Older 4 -5



Coaches from Super Soccer Stars wll run the classes. For more information about Super Soccer Stars classes and Summer programming please go to: boston.supersoccerstars.com or call 781.777.7171
 

by posted 01/13/2013
 
CYSA POLICY ON HEADING, CONCUSSIONS and SUSPECTED HEAD INJURIES

 All coaches in CYSA will be trained on recognition of concussion symptoms before they can individually take responsibility for a practice or game, and these guidelines will be refreshed at the start of each year. For more information visit our concussion resources page.