Season Begins September 13! - Arrowhead Youth Soccer Association

2015 Fall League Registration
U15 League
Birth Guidelines 8/1/2000 to 7/31/03. Players must be no older than 14 on July 31, 2015.
Players will need to provide a 1” x 1” picture.
This registration is for girls and boys ages 12-14 whose birthdates fall within the above guidelines. This league will
begin games on September 13 and end in mid to late October. Games will be played on Saturdays and Sunday
afternoons. Players currently registered in the AYSA U13 league may participate in this program but need to register
and pay for Fall League separately. Registration forms are available on the AYSA website at
www.arrowheadsoccer.com or contact the local club coordinator.
Fee information is available at the registration site or by contacting your local club coordinator listed below.
Cloquet
When: August 24, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Hilltop Fieldhouse
Contact: Bobbee Conway
bobbee.conway@cloquetyouthsoccer.com
Contact: Leigh Rahkola
leigh.rahkola@cloquetyouthsoccer.com
Denfeld
When: August 24 & 25
Time:
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Wheeler Fieldhouse, 3501 Grand Avenue
Online Registration will also be offered. Check the AYSA
website for a link by August
Contact: Mark Wirth, 260-7909
aiflhulk@msn.com
East
When: August 24 & 25, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Where: Mount Royal Library Hallway
Contact: Brian Ronstrom, 525-6592
ronstrom5@juno.com
Grand R apids Area
Contact: Jamie Wohlsdorf, 218-244-0636
jamie@grsoccerclub.org
www.grsoccerclub.org
Please register by August 26
Summer 2015
August 1, 2015
Issue No. 64 Free
Published Quarterly by:
Arrowhead Youth Soccer Assn.
3501 Grand Avenue, Duluth, MN 55807
Herm antow n
Online registration at www.hermantownsoccer.com
Between August 14 – August 23
Contact: Ross Bjorlin, 391-7588
upperdivisioncoordinator@hermantownsoccer.com
Hibbing/ Chisholm
When: August 17 & 19, 5 – 7 p.m.
Where: Hibbing High School Cafeteria
Contact: Janell Wilson (218)969-6975
North Star Academ y
Registration was held last spring, teams are full
Proctor
Contact: Dawn Lind, 409-2898
proctorsoccer@gmail.com
Please register by August 26
Superior
Contact: Vicki Hajewski
vicki.hajewski@gmail.com
(715)377-9208
Please register by August 26
Season Begins September 13!
Charter Communications continues to support AYSA by
providing cable TV and internet service, enhancing our ability
to communicate electronically and allowing staff to monitor
the Weather Channel on an ongoing basis. Charter’s
commitment to soccer and kids’ safety is much appreciated.
The second annual AYSA Kick It Forward Duluth Soccer Fair was held on April 26.
Approximately 700 kids and parents participated in the fair's activities. Highlights of the
day included a street soccer tournament that 127 kids participated in, the MN United skills
session, with hundreds of kids learning from the pros, and a soccer skills carnival for kids
to test their skills at different soccer games. We have many people and organizations to
thank for our success, a few of which are listed below. The soccer fair was created to give our
community a chance to celebrate our sport and the beginning of the outdoor play season. We also wanted to use this event to
raise money so that AYSA could insure that every kid in our community gets a chance to play soccer. Through sponsorships, a
silent auction and donations, we were able to raise over $7,000 from this event. All funds raised will be used to support AYSA's
Kick it Forward Soccer Programs. In partnership with Men as Peacemakers, the Boys and Girls Club and the Myers-Wilkins
Collaborative, AYSA offers after school soccer in low income neighborhoods, sponsors Boys and Girls Club teams, and provides
thousands of dollars in registration assistance funds. Thanks to all who helped kick it forward by participating in our soccer fair.
A huge thanks to our volunteers, silent auction donors, and a very special thanks to our sponsors, who gave generously of time,
money and in kind assistance. Sponsors Included:
The Minnesota United FC, Minnesota’s professional soccer team
Advantage Emblem
The Duluth Heritage Sports Center
Essentia Health
Men As Peacemakers
Inter-state Studio
The Duluth Area YMCA
Play It Again Sports
92.1 The FAN Radio
UMD Athletics
Clyde Iron Works Restaurant
Tryouts & Registration for Summer 2016 Season
Anyone interested in playing competitive soccer
for the East Select Soccer Club
U8 – U17 REGISTRATION/SIGN-UPS
All registrations will be done online at:
http://www.dulutheastsoccer.com/
Tryouts for U11-U17 will occur in the fall after the
Duluth East Boys and Girls soccer seasons conclude.
Please check the website or contact Steve Polkowski for
details.
Contact Information:
Steve Polkowski – 464-7009
eastselectsoccer@gmail.com
UPPER DIVISION FINAL FOUR RESULTS
AYSA Upper Division Playoffs were held July 18 – 26. Each team played two first round games, with several teams
advancing to a Final Four or Championship. Thanks to all Upper Division coaches, coordinators, players, and parents
for their involvement and commitment this season. AYSA is especially grateful for the respectful and appropriate
behavior modeled by the vast majority of our coaches, fans, and players.
The following teams qualified for a Final Four or Championship in their division.
For playoff game scores, check our website at www.arrowheadsoccer.com
U12 BOYS
U12 GIRLS GOLD
U12 GIRLS SILVER
First Place
Superior
First Place
Hibbing Chisholm
First Place
East
Second Place
Third Place
Fourth Place
Hermantown
Hibbing Chisholm 2
Two Harbors
Second Place
Third Place
Fourth Place
Cloquet 2
Cloquet 1
Esko
Second Place
Proctor
U15 BOYS
U15 GIRLS GOLD
U15 GIRLS SILVER
First Place
Second Place
Superior
Grand Rapids
First Place
Second Place
Grand Rapids
Esko 1
Third Place
Fourth Place
Hibbing Chisholm
Cloquet
Third Place
Fourth Place
Proctor
Superior
U18 BOYS
First Place
Second Place
Superior
Hibbing Chisholm
First Place
Second Place
U18 GIRLS
First Place
Second Place
An Invitation to All Youth Soccer Players
It’s time to register for the Gitchi Gummi Soccer Club
2016 competitive season! Gitchi Gummi Soccer is for
athletes who desire to reach a higher level in their
soccer development.
We take players from 8 to 17 years old who live in the
Twin Ports and the surrounding region. We have had
players from Grand Rapids to Ashland and all points
in between.
Tryouts for league teams (U12 – U17) will be in late
October and early November. Registration for U9 –
U12 tournament teams is on a first come, first served
basis - no tryouts will be held. The 2016 playing
season begins in May and ends in late July or early
August. Registration will be open from September 1st
and as always more information can be found at
http://www.gitchsoccer.com/
Gitchi Gummi Soccer Club’s mission is to provide for
player, coach, and referee development. The Club aims to
provide fun, educational programs for girls and boys ages
5-17, and in the process provide growth in understanding of
the game, sportsmanship, and the skills of soccer.
Hibbing Chisholm
Proctor
Hibbing Chisholm
Hermantown
Congratulations to all our
Spring Upper Division
Teams for a great season!
WINTER IS COMING…
This winter the Arrowhead Youth Soccer Association and the Duluth
Area Family YMCA will partner to offer indoor soccer programs for
kids ages 3-11.
AYSA/YMCA Indoor League
This league will offer recreational coed soccer games for U6, U8 and
U11 players on Saturday mornings in the YMCA gym. Sessions for each
age group will be six weeks long. We believe this program will provide
an exciting soccer experience, as well as a chance to shake off those
winter doldrums and run like crazy! Registration and specific session
dates will be available at www.arrowheadsoccer.com
by November 1.
Winter Little NetBusters
AYSA’s extremely popular soccer program for 3-4 year old players moves
to the YMCA Gym for winter sessions.
Check the AYSA website www.arrowheadsoccer.com in October
for session dates and other details!
The US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program
District Select Program Registration:
2002, 2003 and 2004 Birth Years ONLY
District Select is the training and identification program for
Minnesota’s Olympic Development Program (ODP).
The District Select Program is open to all players and includes four training sessions and two one-day
festivals, one in the fall and one in the spring. At the conclusion of the process, a pool of approximately
36-50 players for each age group and gender will be identified for further training and potential selection
to a regional Olympic Development camp in July 2016.
Online registration is available at http://www.mnyouthsoccer.org/page/show/680954-odp. The cost is
$100. Payment includes two tryout shirts. If you sign up for the Fall program, you are automatically
registered for the Spring Festival. The Northeast District trainings will be held in Grand Rapids August 30,
September 13, September 20, and September 27 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM. Festivals will be held on October
3, 2015 and May 7, 2016.
Questions may be directed to Chato Alvarado (952-252-1688) or (800-366-6972).
Thanks to our Supporters!
Arrowhead Youth Soccer is fortunate to have many financial supporters whose donations allow us to
keep fees low and still ensure that all players, regardless of income, can afford to play soccer. The
generous businesses or individuals that have contributed for 2015 are listed below.
If you are interested in helping assure that all kids that want to play soccer are
able to, contact Dave Geary at 624-1713.
Our Generous Contributors
Essentia Health
Charter Communications
Play It Again Sports
Men as Peacemakers
Duluth Heritage Sports Center
Advantage Emblem
Hartel’s DBJ Disposal
Minnesota Youth Soccer Association
Doug Marshak, DVM, Grand Avenue Veterinary Clinic
Kick It Forward Silent Auction Contributors
We would like to thank those great supporters that contributed to the April 26, 2015 silent auction:
Advantage Emblem and Printing, Clyde Iron Works, Duluth Huskies, Minnesota United, Whole Foods Co-op,
Chester Creek Cafe, Zeppa Family Foundation, Vertical Endeavors, Buffalo Wild Wings, Duluth Children's Museum,
Great Lakes Aquarium, Lake Superior College Soccer, London Road Car Wash, Mount Royal, Old Chicago, On the
Canal Salon and Spa, Play it Again Sports, UMD Theatre Department, Vintage Italian Pizza, Lester Park Golf
Course, and Grandma's Restaurants.
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