annual report - Washington Youth Soccer

ANNUAL REPORT
May 2007 - April 2008
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Who is Washington Youth Soccer?
Council
Member Associations
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Meeting Agenda
Draft Minutes from 1/27/2007 Council Meeting
Positions for Election
THE YEAR IN REVIEW
EXECUTIVE BOARD REPORTS
Committee Directors Reports
DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS
Association Reports
BRIEF HISTORY OF WASHINGTON YOUTH SOCCER
HONORS AND AWARDS
Honor Roll
Life Members
Hall of Fame
Past Presidents
Ted Hasting Media Award
CHAMPIONS PAST CUP WINNERS
Dairy Farmers President’s Cup
Fred Meyer Commissioners’ Cup
Washington Youth Soccer Challenge Cup
US Youth Soccer Championship Tournament
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INTRODUCTION TO WASHINGTON YOUTH SOCCER
1st VP of Admin.
Acting President
Registration
Appeals
Disciplinary
Ethics
Mediation
Secretary
Office Assets
Meeting Minutes
WSYSA Directory
Council Meetings
Annual Report
Rules
VP of Competition
WSPL
US Youth State
Championships
Competitive
Tournament Approval
VP of Recreation
Recreational Play
President’s Cup
TOPSoccer
Soccer Start
Exchanges
Recreational
Tournament Approval
President
Overall Administration
Public Relations
Representative to USSF, US
Youth Soccer & Region IV
PRESIDENT
DOUG ANDREASSEN
1st VICE PRESIDENT
ADMINISTRATION
BRIAN LAWLER
2nd VICE PRESIDENT
ADMINISTRATION
J. RYAN SHANNON
SECRETARY
CYNTHIA SPENCER
TREASURER
GEORGE MAITLAND
VICE PRESIDENT
DEVELOPMENT
MIKE MARGOLIES
VICE PRESIDENT
COMPETITION
GAIL ZIMBELMAN
DISTRICTS
(7)
CLUBS
(350+)
District Leagues
(Inter-association Competition)
Area Programs
Recreational Leagues
Local Programs
Neighborhood Programs
OFFICE STAFF
Todd McGann, Executive Director, COO
Brenda N. Heintz, Office Manager
Dave Schumacher, Director or Coaching
Amy Wallsmith, Marketing and Events Director
Mary Warren, Judicial & Member Services Administrator
Tammy Snow, State Programs Administrator
Bonnie McPherson, Financial Coordinator
Tia Jones, Member Services Administrator
Hillary Beehler, Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
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Treasurer
Deposits
Disbursements
Budgeting
Financial Reports
Insurance
VP of Development
WSYDL
Commissioners’ Cup
Challenge Cup
Referee Training &
Support
ODP
Developmental
Tournament Approval
VICE PRESIDENT
RECREATION
BRYAN VASBINDER
MEMBER
ASSOCIATIONS
(42)
2nd VP of Admin
Newsletter
Marketing
Fundraising
Grant writing
WASHINGTON YOUTH SOCCER COUNCIL
Executive Board
Washington Youth Soccer President
1st VP of Admininistration
Secretary
VP of Recreation
VP of Competition
Doug Andreassen
2nd VP of Administration
Treasurer
VP of Development
Brian Lawler
Cynthia Spencer
Bryan Vasbinder
Gail Zimbelman
J. Ryan Shannon
George Maitland
Mike Margolies
District Commissioners
District I
District IV
District VII
Jan Phillips
Laurie Myers
Ken Phillipson
District II
District VI
Shari Tumey
Todd Benner
District III
District VI
Stuart Snow
Mike Terris
Member Association Presidents
Auburn YSA
Columbia Basin YSA
Columbia YSF
Cowlitz YSA
Deschutes YSA
East County YSA
Eastside YSA
Federal Way SA
Foothills YSA
Grays Harbor YSA
Greater Renton JSA
HighlineYSA
Kent YSA
Kitsap Peninsula YSA
Kittitas Valley JSA
Lake Washington YSA
Lewis County YSA
Lower Yakima Valley YSA
Mount Rainier SA
Maple Valley SA
Narrows YSA
Richard Riedinger
Darin Arnall
Stephen Strylewicz
James Ostreim
Robert Conrad
Troy Maxcy
Perry Woodford
Morley Preppernau
John Davis
Tom Ament
Dave Marincovich
Hans Ulland
Walt Myers
Melodie Caskey
Joel Hussey
James Adams
Ty Hoffard
Christopher Streuli
Kurt Audette
Patrick Casey
North-Central YSA
North County YSA
Northshore YSA
Northwest Sound
Olympic YSA
Pullman SCA
Seattle YSA
Skagit Valley YSA
Snoqualmie Valley YSA
Snohomish YSA
South Snohomish County YSA
Spokane Youth SA-Sports
Spokane Valley JSA
Tacoma Pierce County JSA
Thurston County YSA
Tri-Cities YSA
Walla Walla YSA
Wenatchee Valley YSA
Whatcom County YSA
Whidbey Island YSA
Yakima YSA
Cynthia Gagne
Ron Lambalot
Debra Sternagel
Louis Bond
David Brasher
Lorie Druffel
J. Parker Mason
Marco Soto
Bud Raisio
Gerrit Van der Bend
John Dykstra
Mike Terris
Scott Smits
Henry Robicheau
Brian Cregg
Daniel Ollero
Frank Skorina
Erik Bakke Sr.
Joe Gonzalez
Mark Helpenstall
Aaron Dahl
Our Mission: The mission of the Washington Soccer Youth is to foster the physical,
mental and emotional growth and development of the state of Washington’s youth
through the sport of soccer at all levels of age and competition. This Association shall be
established as a non-profit and educational organization.
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WASHINGTON YOUTH SOCCER MEMBER ASSOCIATIONS
Year of
Affiliation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
Eastside Youth Soccer Association (EYSA)
1968
Federal Way Soccer Association (FWSA)
1968
South Snohomish County Youth Soccer Association (SSCYSA)
1968
Tacoma Pierce County Junior Soccer Assocication (TPCJSA)
1968
Seattle Youth Soccer Association (SYSA)
1969
Greater Renton Junior Soccer Association (GRJSA)
1970
Highline Soccer Association (HSA)
1970
Lake Washington Youth Soccer Association (LWYSA)
1971
Northshore Youth Soccer Association (NYSA)
1971
Auburn Youth Soccer Association (AYSA)
1974
Mount Rainier Soccer Association (MRSA)
1974
North County Youth Soccer Association (NCYSA)
1974
Thurston County Youth Soccer Association (TCYSA)
1974
Columbia Youth Soccer Federation (CYSF)
1976
Snoqualmie Valley Youth Soccer Association (SnVYSA)
1976
Wenatchee Valley Youth Soccer Association (WVYSA)
1976
Kent Youth Soccer Association (KYSA)
1977
Kitsap Peninsula Youth Soccer Association (KPYSA)
1977
Kittitas Valley Junior Soccer Association (KVJSA)
1977
Olympic Youth Soccer Association (OYSA)
1977
Tri-Cities Youth Soccer Association (T-CYSA)
1979
Spokane Valley Junior Soccer Association (SpVJSA)
1980
Whidbey Island Youth Soccer Association (WIYSA)
1980
Yakima Youth Soccer Association (YYSA)
1980
Columbia Basin Youth Soccer Association (CBYSA)
1981
Lower Yakima Valley Youth Soccer Association (LYVYSA)
1981
North Central Youth Soccer Association (NCenYSA)
1981
Walla Walla Youth Soccer Association (WWYSA)
1981
Whatcom County Youth Soccer Association (WCYSA)
1981
Cowlitz Youth Soccer Association (CYSA)
1982
Grays Harbor Youth Soccer Association (GHYSA)
1982
Skagit Valley Youth Soccer Association (SkVYSA)
1982
Lewis County Youth Soccer Association (LCYSA)
1983
Spokane Youth Sports Association Soccer (SYSAS)
1983
East County Youth Soccer Association (ECYSA)
1994
Foothills Youth Soccer Association (FYSA)
1996
Narrows Youth Soccer Association (NarYSA)
1997
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38.
39.
40.
41.
42.
Maple Valley Youth Soccer Association (MpVSA)
1998
Northwest Sound Youth Soccer Association (NSYSA)
1998
Deschutes Youth Soccer Association (DYSA)
2005
Pullman Soccer Club Association (PSCA)
2005
Snohomish Youth Soccer Association ( SnYSA)
2007
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ANNUAL GENERAL
MEETING
May 2007 - April 2008
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Washington Youth Soccer
Annual General Meeting
April 27, 2008 9:00 AM
Marriott Courtyard—Tacoma
Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes
Approval of January ‘08 Council Minutes
4. Communications
Washington Youth Soccer Volunteer Committee Recognitions
5. Officers Reports (see Annual Report)
Presidents Report
Executive Officers
Doug Andreassen, President
Todd McGann, Executive Director, COO
6. Unfinished Business
7. Reports
8. Washington Youth Soccer Bylaw Proposals
None
9. New Business
Partnership Presentation
Diversity Committee
Todd McGann, Executive Director, COO
Doug Andreassen, President
10. Washington Youth Soccer
Executive Officer Elections
Brian Lawler, VP 1st Administration
1st Vice President of Administration
Treasurer
Vice President of Development
Vice President of Recreation
11. Good of the Game
12. Adjournment
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WASHINGTON STATE YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
DRAFT
Council Meeting Minutes
January 26, 2008
Doug Andreassen called the meeting to order at 10:10 am.
Attendees at the Council Meeting were:
ASSN
#
104
106
113
125
128
133
142
DISTRICT/ASSOCIATION
District 1
Seattle Youth Soccer
Association (SYSA)
South Snohomish
County Youth Soccer
Association (SSCYSA)
North County Youth
Soccer Association
(NCYSA)
Whidbey Island Youth
Soccer Association
(WIYSA)
Whatcom County Youth
Soccer Association
(WCYSA)
Skagit Valley Youth
Soccer Association
(SkVYSA)
Snohomish Youth Soccer
Association (SnYSA)
ASSN
COUNT
MAR
201
207
210
215
302
303
VOTES
Present
7
Y
7
2,379
Scott
Sandygren
2
Y
2
7,620
Ron
Lambalot
7
Y
7
1,220
Mark
Helpenstell
2
Y
2
4,260
Lance
Calloway
4
Y
4
Marco Soto
3
Y
3
Geritt van
derBend
2
Y
2
3,284
2,089
27
27
John
Addison
7
Y
7
Ken Kirwan
7
Y
7
5,045
Deb
Sternagel
5
Y
5
2,833
Santa
Krieble
3
Y
3
8,401
7,020
23,299
District 3
Federal Way Soccer
Association (FWSA)
Tacoma-Pierce County
Junior Soccer
Association (TPCJSA)
Here?
Todd Linton
13,316
34,168
District 2
Eastside Youth Soccer
Association (EYSA)
Lake Washington Youth
Soccer Association
(LWYSA)
Northshore Youth Soccer
Association (NYSA)
Snoqualmie Valley Youth
Soccer Association
(SnVYSA)
VOTES
22
22
1,769
Perry
Woodford
2
Y
2
7,657
Henry
Robicheau
7
Y
7
10
305
308
309
311
317
338
339
Highline Soccer
Association (HSA)
Greater Renton Junior
Soccer Association
(GRJSA)
Auburn Youth Soccer
Association (AYSA)
Mount Rainier Soccer
Association (MRSA)
Kent Youth Soccer
Association (KYSA)
Narrows Youth Soccer
Association (NarYSA)
Maple Valley Soccer
Association (MpVSA)
3,020
David
Marincovich
3
Y
3
2,299
Alice
Russell
2
Y
2
2
N
0
3
N
0
2
Y
2
1
N
0
2
N
0
1,013
2,586
1,482
717
1,484
Richard
Reidinger
Christopher
Streuli
Thom
Castagna
Patrick
Casey
Scott Wolfe
22,027
418
420
440
District 4
Kitsap Peninsula Youth
Soccer Association
(KPYSA)
Olympic Youth Soccer
Association (OYSA)
Northwest Sound Youth
Soccer Association
(NSYSA)
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4,212
George
Campbell
4
Y
4
1,118
David
Brasher
2
Y
2
Louis Bond
3
Y
3
2,652
7,982
514
531
536
District 5
Columbia Youth Soccer
Federation (CYSF)
Cowlitz Youth Soccer
Association (CYSA)
East County Youth
Soccer Association
(ECYSA)
9
616
619
621
622
624
626
9
Jeff Padget
6
N
0
2,580
Tom
Hutchinson
3
Y
3
2,961
Gary
Charlston
3
N
0
5,936
11,477
District 6
Wenatchee Valley Youth
Soccer Association
(WVYSA)
Kittitas Valley Junior
Soccer Association
(KVJSA)
Tri-Cities Youth Soccer
Association (T-CYSA)
Spokane Valley Junior
Soccer Association
(SpVJSA)
Yakima Youth Soccer
Association (YYSA)
North Central Youth
16
12
3
Erik Bakke
Sr.
2
Y
2
684
Dave
Burgess
1
N
0
2,276
Rick
Dawson
2
Y
2
Scott Smits
3
Y
3
2
Y
2
1
Y
1
2,222
2,762
2,083
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Aaron
Dalan
Cindy
627
629
630
634
642
Soccer Association
(NCenYSA)
Walla Walla Youth
Soccer Association
(WWYSA)
Columbia Basin Youth
Soccer Association
(CBYSA)
Lower Yakima Valley
Youth Soccer Association
(LYVYSA)
Spokane Youth Sports
Association - Soccer
(SYSAS)
Pullman Youth Soccer
Association(PYSA)
765
Gagne
190
Frank
Skorina
1
Y
1
Darin
Arnall
2
Y
2
Ty Hoffard
1
Y
1
Ryan
Spencer
5
Y
5
Lorie
Druffel
1
N
0
1,522
823
5,083
199
18,609
712
732
735
741
737
District 7
Thurston County Youth
Soccer Association
(TCYSA)
Grays Harbor Youth
Soccer Association
(GHYSA)
Lewis County Youth
Soccer Association
(LCYSA)
Deschutes Youth Soccer
Association (DYSA)
Foothills Youth Soccer
Association (FYSA)
2,194
1,269
1,944
1,903
1,377
21
Brian Craig
2
Y
2
John Davis
2
Y
2
Steve
Grega
2
Y
2
Bob Conrad
2
Y
2
Phillip
Spence
2
Y
2
8,687
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
District
Commissioners
District 1 Commissioner
10
Jan Phillips
Shari
Tumey
Stu Snow
Laurie
Myers
Todd
Benner
Mike Terris
Ken
Phillipson
District 2 Commissioner
District 3 Commissioner
District 4 Commissioner
District 5 Commissioner
District 6 Commissioner
District 7 Commissioner
19
-
10
1
Y
1
1
Y
1
1
Y
1
1
N
0
1
N
0
1
Y
1
1
Y
1
7
5
Executive Board
Doug
Andreassen
Brian
President
1st Vice President of
12
0
Y
0
1
Y
1
Administration
2nd Vice President of
Administration
Vice President of
Competition
Vice President of
Development
Vice President of
Recreation
Lawler
Ryan
Shannon
Gail
Zimbelman
Mike
Margolies
Bryan
Vasbinder
Cynthia
Spencer
George
Maitland
Todd
McGann
Secretary
Treasurer
Executive Director
-
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Number of
Associations
Total Membership &
Votes - Associations
Only
126,249
Total Votes - All
Rqmts
1
2
3a
3b
Quorum:
President or Acting
President, plus
50% of the Board of
Directors (Exec Bd +
Commissioners), plus
50% of Associations
OR
3/5ths (60%) of the
Association Votes
Need
Actual
21
N
0
1
Y
1
1
Y
1
1
Y
1
1
Y
1
0
Y
0
106
139
117
Met?
Y
Y
Y
or
Y
106
Quorum Present?
1
125
34
75
1
6
13
7
Y
7
1
1
1
Y
Following a moment of silence to honor the memory of Neal Callahan, former president
of Seattle Youth Soccer, the council meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
• April 29, 2007 Annual General Meeting
o Approved as presented.
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REPORTS
SoccerPalooza – Amy Wallsmith
Soccer Fair has been renamed and reformatted as SoccerPalooza to attract higher
attendance (Washington Youth Soccer members and non-members) and focus on fun
for kids and families.
Sat. April 26 from 9 am – 4 pm.
Tacoma Convention Center
Theme is: Travel Around the World with Washington Youth Soccer
Kids will get Palooza Passports to collect stamps from booths and win prizes.
• The Amazing Mr. Woo (international star who performed at World Cup) will perform
o Autograph Sessions
o Performing with kids on the pitch
• Inflatables
• AC Milan
• Panasonic sponsoring big screen TVs, foosball, etc.
Coaches & Administrators – VIP Pass
• Workshops
• Clinics
• Vendors specials
• Prizes
Legislative Initiatives – Washington Youth Soccer Lobbyist Vicky Austin,
Austin Consulting
• Session started last week with over 3,000 bills introduced.
• Issues tracked that could impact youth soccer:
o Employment of youth soccer referees
o WIAA bill introduced to exclude from the definition of employees all youth
sports officials
o ACLU bill introduced focused on preventing gender discrimination in youth
community sports programs (applies to field usage).
o Field usage, advocating more field availability and supporting the statewide
infrastructure for youth sports.
PROPOSALS
Washington Youth Soccer Player Registration Fee 2008-09
George Maitland walked the Council through Appendix A in the Council Book,
describing the elements of the player fee and how Washington Youth Soccer player
fees compare to fees in other states. The proposed player fee is the same rate charged
annually since 2004. Todd McGann clarified that the 2004 increase was solely a passthrough of national fees. Based upon discussion at national meetings, the Washington
Youth Soccer Board expects future increases (after 2008-2009) in US Youth Soccer
pass-through fees (to reduce reliance on sponsorships, as the national leadership
believes the national organization is at risk if a major sponsor isn’t resigned).
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Discussion surrounded two step fees charged in other states with recreation players
paying lower fees. George Maitland announced formation of a new committee to review
fees and the possibility of two-tier fees for Washington.
Comments from Association representatives showed concern about potential passthrough of national fee increases, desire to use budget surplus to cover (so
associations don’t have to go back to players for additional funds). Doug responded
that proposed increases would have to be voted by national council; how Washington
Youth Soccer would vote if national increases (that are passed through to associations)
would depend on the facts and circumstances underlying the proposed increase.
Motion #1: Moved to accept the proposed Washington Youth Soccer player fee of
$6.20 for 2008-09. passed (for a total fee of $11.07) Motion passed
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Todd McGann presented a review of Washington Youth Soccer sponsorships.
Current Sponsors
• addidas Washington Youth Soccer official apparel sponsor, our sponsorship
agreement was renewed a year ago as one of only 12 state associations chosen by
addidas.
• Dairy Farmers of America. Cash donations sponsor Presidents Cup tournament
and help fund other programs.
• SeeThruTheSmoke.com A government sponsored program that can renew
annually, this sponsor provides cash funds, educational programs and coaches
clipboards.
• Fred Meyer Sponsor of the state Commissioners Cup tournament, Fred Meyer is a
long-time sponsor and supporter of Washington Youth Soccer.
• Starfire Sports The preferred venue for ODP, Starfire provides discounted field
rentals and is the new venue for semis and finals of our statewide tournaments.
• TEKK Producer of portable goals, Tekk donates goals to local clubs for cobranding.
• Northwest Trophy & Awards Providing discounts to all sanctioned leagues and
tournaments for trophies and medallions, they also provided awards for our state
cups.
• ruffneckwear.com A new sponsor, ruffneckwear.com offers fundraising programs
for local organizations.
Potential new sponsors & partners:
• on-line coffee company -- fundraising programs
• insurance company – cash donation to Washington Youth Soccer for access to
young people who will need car insurance
• banking institution
• soft-drink company
• airline company – discounts for in-state and regional team travel
• hotel chain – team discounts for in-state and out-of-state travel
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WASHINGTON YOUTH SOCCER License Plate Initiative
Todd McGann reviewed the status of Washington Youth Soccer‘s license plate initiative
and informed the Council that the moratorium on new license plates was extended
another year by the state legislature (until July 1, 2009).
o Still collecting signatures
o Have met the minimum requirement
New Marketing Logo
Washington Youth Soccer adopted a new marketing logo with the trade name
Washington Youth Soccer. New logo links us with US Youth Soccer by including
their character (named Stickley). The logo is:
The new logo will be available to local clubs and associations to put on their websites
and stationary. Rules for usage will be provided.
Nominating Committee
Ryan Shannon announced the positions up for election in 2008:
o 1st VP of Administration
o Treasurer
o VP Recreation
o VP Development
Ryan is seeking volunteers for the nominating committee. Nominating Committee
solicits and interviews candidates, then hosts a “Meet the Candidates” session prior to
the AGM.
Play-On – Erin Freehan
Efforts are underway to make Play-On more fun for players and families, running
contests and including pictures of player and teams competing throughout the country.
Future plans will convert the newspaper into magazine format.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS ADDED FROM THE FLOOR
Use of Washington Youth Soccer Mailing List
Lance Calloway requested parents be allowed to opt out of commercial mailings from
Washington Youth Soccer partners/ sponsors. Todd McGann announced that this
option will be provided in Bonzi’s next release (almost there). Further, sale of the
Washington Youth Soccer mailing list has been restricted to qualified recurring
advertisers.
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FOR THE GOOD OF THE GAME
•
Dave Painton commended Pam Copple for her efforts with Risk Management.
Committee members offered to attend association meetings to discuss
responsibilities of local boards and how to protect their assets.
•
Dave reminded the Council that the U11 championships are on-going this weekend
at Starfire Complex and encouraged council members to stop by on their way home
and cheer on the players and teams.
•
Lance Calloway announced that Whatcom County sponsors the Veterans Cup in
Bellingham, an over 30s tournament for men and women with players from 25
states, age 31 to 80+.
•
Council thanked Vicky Austen for lobbying efforts on behalf of youth soccer
•
Doug Andreassen announced that local youth soccer players who were drafted into
the MLS will be featured in Play-On.
•
Dave “Tank” Marincovich was recognized on his pending retirement and honored by
the Council for his 35 years of commitment to youth soccer.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 11:36 am.
Respectfully submitted,
Cynthia J. Spencer, Washington Youth Soccer Secretary
POSITIONS FOR ELECTION
Per the WSYSA Bylaws {Article XI EXECUTIVE BOARD Section 4. (a) (1)}, the following
positions are up for election this year:
SECTION 4: OFFICER ELECTION PROCEDURES
(a) The Officers of the WSYSA (Executive Board) shall be elected at the Annual General
Meeting by the voting membership of the Washington Youth Soccer Council, as follows:
(1) Officers to be elected in Even numbered years are:
• First VP of Administration
• Treasurer
• Vice President of Development
• Vice President of Recreation
JOB DESCRIPTIONS
FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT OF ADMINISTRATION
The First Vice-President of Administration shall assist the President in all business of
the Washington Youth Soccer, become the Acting President during any temporary
absence of the President, and succeed to the Presidency if that office becomes vacant
mid-term for any reason. The responsibilities of the First Vice-President of
Administration shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
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(1)
(2)
(3)
Registration;
Administrative hearings and dispute resolution;
Sign orders on the Treasury.
TREASURER
The responsibilities of the Treasurer shall include, but not be limited to,
the following:
(1)
Provide oversight of the financial affairs of the Washington Youth Soccer;
(2)
Prepare financial reports for Executive Board meetings and Board of
(3)
Directors meetings, as necessary, and for all Council Meetings as
necessary;
(4)
Prepare a proposed budget for each fiscal year with the inputs from the
other officers. The proposed budget will be developed for the January
Council Meeting;
(5)
With the assistance of a Certified Public Accountant and/or other qualified
professional help, as needed, assist the Executive Board in defining
specific financial policies;
(6)
Insurance;
(7)
The Budget and Finance Committee;
(8)
Sign orders on the Treasury.
VICE-PRESIDENT OF RECREATION
The responsibilities of the Vice-President of Recreation shall include, but not
be limited to, the following:
(1)
Recreational play in Washington State;
(2)
Washington State President’s Cup;
(3)
Recreational player and coach training and support;
(4)
Training materials and equipment;
(5)
TOPSoccer, Soccer Start and Exchanges;
(6)
Liaison between Washington Youth Soccer and Districts and Member
Associations in “Recreational” matters;
(7)
Approval of formation and operation of all recreational tournaments
provided they meet the Executive Board requirements, except such
tournaments conducted by Member Associations and Districts exclusively
for their memberships;
(8)
Sign orders on the Treasury (as necessary).
VICE-PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT
The responsibilities of the Vice-President of Development shall include,
but not be limited to, the following:
(1)
State administrated youth development leagues (other than the
Washington State Youth Developmental League);
(2)
Washington State Commissioners’ Cup;
(3)
Developmental player and coach training and support;
(4)
Training materials and equipment;
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YEAR IN REVIEW
May 2007 - April 2008
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THE YEAR IN REVIEW
Highlights from the pages of Play On! April 2007 through February 2008
Respectfully Submitted by Erin Freehan, Play On! Editor
Kicking off its 41st year, it was clear that Washington Youth Soccer, its programs,
players, and referees had once again proven to be at the top of their game.
Following an international theme the previous year, Soccer Fair 2007 focused on
celebrating those closer to home this time. More than 3,000 attendees walked through
the doors of the Greater Tacoma Convention Center on April 28th for the highly
anticipated event. Inside they were pleasantly surrounded by the sights and sounds of
the event which included: 80 vendors, dozens of workshops, the Dairy Farmers of
Washington District and TOPSoccer Jamboree, and the Seethruthesmoke.com
KidsZone. As the Master of Ceremonies at the Annual Awards Dinner, local radio
personality Pat Cashman provided non-stop humor keeping audience members on their
toes and setting the tone for a keynote address by noted media celebrity Grant
Goodeve.
Proud of the feedback on this year’s Soccer Fair, Washington Youth Soccer was even
more excited to share the names of local players who had signed a letter of intent to
play at the collegiate level. From Community Colleges to Division I schools, these
players, along with hundreds more, had decided to make a positive impact on the field
and in their life.
The spring also brought around change to the many faces of Washington Youth Soccer.
At the AGM in April, Doug Andreassen was elected Washington Youth Soccer President
and J. Ryan Shannon assumed the position of Second Vice President of Administration.
Both Gail Zimbelman and Cynthia Spencer were re-elected to continue their roles as
Vice President of Competition and Secretary for another two-year term, respectively.
As the supportive team behind these great volunteers, the staff also welcomed new
faces to the office this year; Amy Wallsmith took over as the new Marketing and
Events Director, Tia Jones stepped into her role as the Member Services Administrator,
and Hillary Beehler assumed the receptionist position.
In addition to these new faces, the overall size and the strength of the state
membership at Washington Youth Soccer increased as it welcomed its 42nd Association
into the fold - Snohomish Youth Soccer Association.
In June, nineteen Washington teams (16 state champions and three wild cards)
competed in the US Youth Soccer Region IV Championships in Las Vegas, NV. From
that elite group, twelve of the teams made it to the elimination rounds; four to the
semifinals, and two competed in the finals. Though none of our teams captured the
crown this year, the Boys U12 Eastside FC 94 Red was honored with the tournament’s
Fair Play Award. A contingent of 35 referees, 6 referee assignors, and one instructor
also represented the state and made their mark on the championships.
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As the year continued, Washington players and referees stepped on to fields across the
country as well as around the globe. Dozens of Washington players and teams once
again took the field on foreign soil; countries included Argentina, China, Italy, England
and Germany.
In the meantime, Washington Youth Soccer kicked off one of its most important
initiatives to date on August 25-26 – the Soccer Summit. Held in Seattle, the inaugural
Soccer Summit encouraged administrators and coaches to actively discuss the future
of Washington Youth Soccer as it pertained to such critical topics as recreation, club
select, PDL, the new USSF Academy, ODP, and the soccer calendar. Promising to
“listen, listen, and listen some more,” Washington Youth Soccer’s Board of Directors
took immediate action on one of the discussion topics and passed the Club Player Pass
that weekend. Thanks to the positive result from the first Summit, additional ones
were planned across the state, including one held shortly thereafter in Spokane.
This weekend proved to be even that much more special as the newly formed Diversity
Committee was introduced. Hoping to reach Washington’s many ethnic communities,
the Diversity Committee, a faction of Washington’s Soccer Start program,
demonstrated the need for outreach to these communities and explained the
committee’s strategic plan. In support of these efforts, the October issue of Play On!
became the first edition to ever include Spanish articles.
Here at home September marked the state-wide recognition of Youth Soccer Month
once again. It seemed perfect timing as that month kicked off the Women’s World Cup
in China. With local sensations, Hope Solo and Tina Ellertson on the team, the US was
able to capture the lead in group play. Though a promising start, the US Women were
unable to keep the momentum going and were knocked out in elimination, securing
third place.
The Olympic Development Program (ODP), which has helped develop and launch the
careers of hundreds of local players (including those on the National team) made
significant strides once again. At the elite Thanksgiving Interregionals, Washington
Youth Soccer was represented by two male and four female players, all who found
success. A testament to the strength of the program, two local players were selected
to attend the Academy at Bradenton, Florida, the spot where notable alumni have
launched their professional and international careers.
As the winter weather drew near so did this year’s State Tournaments. Kicking it off in
late 2007 with the Dairy Farmers President’s Cup, this year’s Fred Meyer
Commissioners’ Cup had 362 teams participating, the Challenge Cup had 278, and the
US Youth Soccer Washington State Championships had 270 teams. Many venues
across the state played host to these tournaments, including the Starfire Sports
Complex which became the primary site for the majority of title games.
By the end of the year, the local soccer community had two other reasons to celebrate.
First, the Seattle Sounders had captured the USL First Division Championship for the
second time in three years and secondly, the MLS announced that Seattle would have
a professional team by the 2009 season. With a swarm of publicity and notable new
owners, such as comedian Drew Carey, the Northwest soccer community jumped on
board and quickly pushed ticket sales to the third highest number in MLS history.
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Recognizing it is an already powerful force in the community, the MLS partnered with
Washington Youth Soccer early on in hopes of making this franchise a huge success.
Continuing in tradition, Washington Youth Soccer teams, clubs and players proved that
they not only made an impact on the field, but could make a huge difference in the
lives of others off of it. Various fundraising efforts were held for non-profit
organizations including World Vision’s Get A Kick Out of Sharing program, Soccer Kicks
For Cancer, and Kickin’ It for a Cure.
As we rang in 2008, Washington Youth Soccer celebrated with the announcement of
three new partners dedicated to enhancing and supporting our youth soccer
community – Northwest Trophy & Awards, Ruffneck Scarves, and Starfire Sports. At
the same time, Washington Youth Soccer made an effort to help alleviate financial
pressures for many member families faced with rising college costs. By establishing a
Scholarship Program, Washington Youth Soccer is now able to distribute a total of
$19,000 annually to freshmen from each of the seven District regardless if they chose
to continue their soccer careers or not.
With strong leadership, dedicated volunteers and staff diligently expanding Washington
Youth Soccer’s presence in the community, there is so much to be proud of and much
more still to accomplish.
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EXECUTIVE BOARD &
COMMITTEE DIRECTORS
REPORTS
May 2007- April 2008
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Washington Youth Soccer President
Respectfully submitted by Doug Andreassen
“One Voice, One Direction”
My term of office begin on April 29th 2007. I begin in earnest to make the necessary
changes to make Washington State Youth Soccer a more responsive organization. I will
list my accomplishments chronologically; these items will help us understand the direction
we are headed.
I started my term with making changes in the Washington Youth Soccer office staff
procedures. I immediately began by professionalizing our office and our staff. The Board
of Directors began 2007-2008 with a retreat to discuss issues that are immediately
pressing to our membership. We discussed and defined our upcoming years objectives.
One of these was our decision to move the girls, U-15 to U-19 state league season from
fall to spring effective immediately. Also on our agenda was Soccer Start and our yearly
soccer calendar. I increased the executive board meetings to insure my one voice, one
direction, and thus creating an atmosphere to foster better communication.
The month of June brought me to the US Youth Regional Championships in Las Vegas. I
had my first opportunity to meet with other State Presidents and Regional Officers in an
effort to improve our relationship with Region 4. I begin my initial discussions with
MLS/Sounders owners to lay the groundwork for future partnerships. I started the review
process with the committee chairpersons, and focused on our RMA process. The RMA
program is critical to our children’s safety and our integrity as an organization. I also
begin considering changes for Soccer Fair and incorporating Mr. Woo. I swiftly dealt with
the issue of Mr. Dale Warren, formally 2nd VP, in regards to the malicious packet of
information distributed at the candidate’s forum at Soccer Fair. I sent out a letter to every
Association President and MAR requesting the authentication of the return of the packets.
I am happy to report that we received 100% participation.
The month of July took me to the US Youth National AGM, which provided me the
opportunity to meet our National leaders. I begin the Diversity Committee with six leading
members or our community. I started the relationship building with Starfire staff and
owners. I also announced our first Soccer Summit for the month August, to cover the
changing landscape.
In August we organized and initiated the Summit. We brought together the recreation and
premier community members for a discussion and open forum to change the soccer
frontier. Shortly there after we saw the need to plan for a summit in Eastern Washington.
I started to retool our Play On Publication to provide an instrument for better education
and to make the information fun again. We begin to lay the groundwork for a publication
that will serve all the needs of our community.
We begin September with further discussion about the Player Pass. These ideas and more,
came out of our August Summit and was quickly analyzed by our board and determined to
be a pilot program for our PDL Clubs.
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October brought us more in-depth discussions on SoccerPalooza. We established the
framework and begin to discuss key elements of the event. I also begin to work in earnest
on the Presidents Cup schedules and events that surrounded them. Also we started to
work on our Holiday Party planning events. I ended October with attendance at the Region
4 workshops where many Regional Issues were discussed that affected Washington Youth
Soccer.
November brought us the Spokane Summit. This was the second in a series of summits
that we have found to be very successful. These are opportune times for our members to
voice their concerns and help us to shape Washington Youth Soccer. This also brought us
to continue to review the new soccer calendar and location for the State Cup Tournament.
We also struck a new format for our January Council meetings that further my efforts to
make Washington Youth Soccer transparent to our membership. This included the
specialized budget session.
The year ended with many meetings about our new logo and name change from
Washington Youth Soccer Association to Washington Youth Soccer. We had our holiday
party and completed a very successful event as an appreciation to our volunteer
association presidents and members.
January preparations were for the council meetings, state cups and the adoption of the
new logo by your board. We had one of most successful and harmonious council meetings
to date. We continued to develop, define, mold and create an entertaining SoccerPalooza
event.
February took me to the US Youth Convention in Pittsburg. Where meetings continued
with both Regional and National leaders on issues surrounding the changing soccer
landscape. I then continued my journeys to the USSF National AGM meetings. Todd
McGann and myself were fortunate to make many contacts and discuss issues that are
pressing to the soccer world.
In closing, I continue to work on reshaping and instigating change in our programs that is
needed after 40 years of operation. There are still many more mountains to climb and
attitudes to change before we reach our goals. I cannot do this alone, and without each of
yours cooperation, flexibility and guidance. Together we can create programs,
partnerships and events that will once again return the fun to soccer. I return to my
original campaign statement where I stated, “We have the power to make changes in our
constitution and bylaws, if we can not make further changes, I will return to the
Associations with proposals to make this necessary changes.
Washington Youth Soccer Executive Director
Respectfully submitted by Todd McGann
Over the course of this year the vibrancy of Washington Youth Soccer has continued to
evolve in a positive and constructive manner. The state office staff continues to engage in
meeting the needs of the membership and increasing the value of participation in
Washington Youth Soccer and ultimately, US Youth Soccer. Our daily focus is always to
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provide essential service, support and advocacy. These goals afford the necessary energy
and drive to ensure that our mission “to foster the physical, mental and emotional growth
and development of the State of Washington’s youth through the sport soccer at all levels
of age and competition” continues uninterrupted. The activities of Washington Youth
Soccer’s state office cover the spectrum – from finance, to operations, to programming,
marketing, and all of those critical elements in between. As evidenced by our solid
financial position and performance once again, we continue to advance our overall mission
efficiently by investing in our programs and educating our members about the range of
opportunities available.
As we look back it is evident that Washington Youth Soccer has been very successful in a
number of different ways; including the establishment and offerings of Soccer Summits,
the growth of the Washington Youth Soccer web site which has averaged over 20,000
unique visitors per month in 2007 and over 25,000 unique visitors per month in 2008, the
welcome addition and re-signing of sponsors/partners, the continued progress of our
coaching education program and supporting materials, and terrific advancement in
building awareness about our sport and Washington Youth Soccer in both the community
and media. There is still much to be achieved in each of these areas, and we believe that
our collective efforts will pay even greater dividends for our members in the future.
A historically key business element, marketing efforts have been essential in driving a
modest increase of new revenue and securing additional exposure opportunities for
Washington Youth Soccer. The results have been very positive and our belief is that they
will continue to show organic growth with time. As we anticipated, our ability to interact
with potential sponsors, listen to their business objectives, and customize solutions, has
created a significant impact. It is our hope that in the short term we will be able to
announce additional relationships that continue to drive our mission and support our
objectives in many different ways. As the case has been over the last few years, the office
has been extremely busy making sure that every opportunity to leverage the Washington
Youth Soccer and US Youth Soccer brands has been accessed. By strengthening our brand
identity and national affiliation, Washington Youth Soccer has hit a positive stride and is
more synonymous with the best youth soccer in the state for all players than ever before.
We have also been successful in increasing equity in our programs through consistent
education, fulfillment and execution. By continuing to efficiently invest our limited capital
in partnership with our members, our brand message is communicated throughout the
organization and quite often into general media channels. As we face new challenges, we
expect that our marketing program will continue to enhance the growth and development
of our organization.
Under the guidance of a strong leadership that values open communication and solicits
on-going member input, Washington Youth Soccer programs continued to evolve and
ensure that the needs of the players at all levels are met. This year the soccer calendar
underwent many changes in an effort to provide an environment that encouraged quality
competition without compromising our player’s safety and busy schedules. With that
Washington Youth Soccer voted to move the girls state league season from fall to spring
and shortened the number of seasonal games to ten. Washington Youth Soccer also
focused on the benefits of player mobility and development; adopting a pilot program that
allowed Club Passes to be used in the PDL Program’s 07-08 soccer season. Washington
Youth Soccer has also made the commitment to take a harder look at the recreational
game and subsequently the Board of Directors is planning a retreat this summer for
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further discussion and a comprehensive evaluation. The information and requests that will
be addressed during this retreat were those previously recorded at our many successful
soccer summits across the state. Washington Youth Soccer has also rolled out a plan to
develop programs specifically geared towards kids in ethnic communities that have
traditionally not participated in our programs. Our diversity committee has been very
successful in developing these relationships and already made a positive impact on
hundreds if not thousands of new players. Washington Youth Soccer has also been
recognized as one of the leaders of US Youth Soccer’s TOPSoccer program and been asked
to host a handful of events including the recent Region IV TOPSoccer Symposium. Due to
the strength of our programs and the dedication of our staff and volunteers, this was the
most successful symposium to date. I am proud to say that Washington Youth Soccer is
continuing to listen to our membership on every level and collectively finding ways to
develop alongside with this ever-evolving sport.
As mentioned in past reports, a key component in executing our strategy is to fully
integrate our superior programming with an ability to communicate with our membership
on a personal and customized level. This occurs through a number of different media
which are continually developing as technology progresses. Our players, specifically,
expect us to be current with our technical applications. The ability to customize these
singular relationships is critical. The web site continues to be the best way to integrate our
message with execution at the local level to educate and promote the value, integrity and
performance of our programs, products, opportunities and most importantly our people.
Through the continued diligence of our office and our contracted communications
company we have been successful in substantially increasing our exposure and
impressions as the leader in the local youth soccer marketplace. Thanks in part to other
platforms like Youth Soccer Month we are able to partner with our members in addition to
local and statewide entities to promote the ideals of Fun, Friends, Family and Fitness as
the key aspects for participation while simultaneously broadcasting our message.
Similarly, our continued success of our Play On! newspaper allows us to further our
objectives and enhance local knowledge about Washington Youth Soccer’s contributions to
the community and the development of its young people.
All of this activity and development could not take place without the passionate dedication
of the state office staff. I am fortunate to work with these individuals on a daily basis and
see the efforts they make on behalf of our players. The pride that the staff takes in their
work is always apparent as they are willing to provide a smooth path for operations and
administration. They are ardent sports professionals who are committed to providing the
membership with responsive service, guidance, advice and assistance above the call of
duty. It has been my distinct pleasure to participate with each one of them as we have
integrated our evolving objectives into operations. Washington Youth Soccer continues to
be a place where professional development and initiative creates opportunities to provide
our players the best experience possible. The staff truly strives to meet the expectations
of the membership and does its best to be accountable to our ideals.
Washington Youth Soccer continues to thrive in a complex and dynamic youth sports
environment where challenges exist and the barriers to entry are limited. Our continued
success relies on our strengths; our selfless volunteers who give freely of their time and
energy, a tremendous history of success, our envied soccer brand of US Youth Soccer, our
renowned programs, and our unflinching dedication to our mission. It is without doubt
that Washington Youth Soccer can withstand and prosper in any environment. The
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challenges that any marketplace leader will face, no matter the business or organization,
continue because of numerous reasons including the apparent ease of our
accomplishments and a misunderstanding of the efforts necessary to be the best. It is
critical that we maintain our consistent program applications in the best interest of all of
our players. If Washington Youth Soccer was not successful in its mission, our challenges
would be entirely different. Our celebration should be in the vibrancy of our organization
and the desire and willingness to provide the best soccer playing opportunities for all
players. As we’ve proven time and time again our volunteers will continue to be the vital
cog in our organization. The energy necessary to push Washington Youth Soccer forward
must be found in discipline, creativity, and innovation while saying true to our mission of
making “Soccer The Game for All Kids.”
Washington Youth Soccer Office Manager
Respectfully submitted by Brenda N. Heintz
The 2007-2008 seasonal year has been an extremely transitional one! The last time I
wrote a piece for the Annual Report, I had two months under my belt, now I have a
whopping full year! It has been a year of trail and error, tremendous growth, a lot of hard
work and, without a doubt, a year with a generous amount of fun incorporated into it.
I have had the wonderful opportunity to be able to experience working directly with the
Board of Directors, as well as with the Washington Youth Soccer staff, so I truly have
gotten to see the work being down on both ends. I have been able to understand some of
the decisions made and how it affects the membership. Change is a necessary part of
growth and since we are growing by leaps and bounds, it should be embraced.
This year we have been really able to take a look at the internal structure of Washington
Youth Soccer; what works, what doesn’t, what needs to change and how it needs to
change. We’ve been able to “computerize” (go paperless) several of our processes,
therefore hopefully making certain applications less time-consuming and overall easier for
not only the staff at Washington Youth Soccer, but for the volunteers who spend their
time making sure things get gone for the players and their teams. We are utilizing the
website (www.wsysa.com) more for communication and we are in the process of
transforming it in order to make it more fun, interactive and user-friendly. Good things
are happening!
We are also in the final stages of “tweaking” the Bonzi program; it is past the
development stage and it is where we can make some adjustments now that the shell has
been created. It is an exciting time and we are working very closely with the team at
Bonzi to ensure that the processes and the usage of the product are a lot more smooth
and streamlined.
This year has also taken me out of the office so that I can be “out on the field” were the
real magic begins. Taking photographs and hanging out with the kids at the Sounders
Kids Day as well as Sounders and Washington Youth Soccer Youth Appreciation Night was
a treat for me! Being able to write articles about my experiences and include many of
those photographs in our periodical, Play On! gave me the chance to share those
wonderful moments with all of you. It has also been great to see Play On! translated into
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Spanish, to assist in expanding our diversity into the Hispanic communities.. more
languages to come!
Opening lines of communication through the Soccer Summits around the great state of
Washington has been exceptionally rewarding. We have listened, listened and taken
action; it truly has shown that the membership does have a voice and we are listening
very intently.
2007-2008 brought the unveiling and acceptance of the new Washington Youth Soccer
logo, as well as the new name (from Washington State Youth Soccer Association to
Washington Youth Soccer), changing the way we look at Washington Youth Soccer. New
Presidents, Challenge, Commissioners and Challenge Cup logos were also created and
promoted, bringing another dimension to the excitement of our ever-changing, everevolving organization.
Washington Youth Soccer has also partnered with the MLS (Major League Soccer) and the
new Seattle franchise. Just one more exciting element added as we move down the path
to making Washington Youth Soccer a household name.
There is never “down” time nor a dull moment at the state office—it is usually a juggling
act of preparing for 5 or 6 events/changes at a time; as soon as we complete one,
another takes its place. As the Office Manager, I have taken an active role in the
events/programs that Washington Youth Soccer has to offer. I take all of our success and
works in progress very seriously (although I have a lot of fun doing it!). I am the kind of
person who only works during “business hours”; I want to be a part of the
events/programs. You will see me on the field during our Olympic Development Program
tryouts and the TOPSoccer exhibitions so that when someone asks me about the
programs we offer, I can speak from experience about them, not just from what is written
about them. Although I cannot possibly be everywhere with all of the great events we
have going on in Washington, I have very much enjoyed getting out and meeting the
people that share my passion for the game of soccer.
I would like to thank the Washington Youth Soccer office staff who work very hard to
make things happen, the Board of Directors for their support and all of the volunteers
throughout the state; we are all working toward the same goals; to not only make
Washington the best state for soccer, but ultimately to have soccer “the game for ALL
kids”
Washington Youth Soccer Risk Management
Respectfully submitted by Pam Copple
What is Risk Management? Boy is that a wide open questions. Risk Management takes in
every aspect of our program. Practicing risk management is an essential step in
conserving resources, protecting people from harm, and freeing up resources that should
be dedicated to mission-related functions. What is our mission? To give every child a
safe place to play the game of Soccer. To give every volunteer a safe program to
participate in, and to make sure we are following the rules of our governing bodies as well
as our own.
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We have worked on a few polices this past year. We have developed a “Zero Tolerance
Policy on Abuse” which has been sent to your Board of Directors to approve. Once
approved we are asking that every Club, Association and District print this out and make
sure it is distributed to all your volunteers within your program. A complete
understanding of this policy is necessary.
We have also worked on a “Drug and Alcohol Policy” that has been sent to the Board of
Directors to approve. This is a policy that will spell out any and all questions, that Alcohol
and Drugs will not be accepted on the fields of our games.
We are currently working on a document for all the Associations, Clubs, and State office to
use regarding the retention of Birth Records. We are advising that we are NOT to keep
anyone’s copies of Birth Records for any reason. Today, identity theft is a major problem
in our society. We need to understand it is not our responsibility to keep these records; it
is the duty of the parent or guardian of the player. We hope to have this policy ready for
discussion by the Workshops that will be held during the SoccerPalooza weekend. We
have been faced with a few areas of Club and Association money being taken by
volunteers. Each year, we are faced with this sad state of affairs. There is a financial
Guideline listed on the Washington Youth Soccer Web site under Risk Management. This
is the US Youth Guideline, and we are currently working on the Washington Youth Soccer
Guideline that will bring the document current. Because of online banking and various
other internet banking issues, we feel we need to rewrite this document to include safety
issues. Please take the time to read the current document and insure you are being
diligent in the safety of your Team, Club, Association, and District monies. There is
nothing worse, than having to tell your players that all the money they gave to you has
been stolen. We encourage each organization to develop a process and stick to it. If you
need help in this area, please contact me and we will try to give you as much help as we
can.
As we started the 2007 season, we were faced with various processing problems. There
was a lag in the turnaround time which we were able to get a handle on. In order to
catch up we have processed 15,811 records between May 2007 and the 14th of Feb. 2008.
We are no longer doing a 10 day renewal time, but processing a 30 day renewal time.
This is a huge improvement, as 10 days was not enough time to process. Those of you
on the Bonzi system should be seeing a marked improvement in getting the Risk
Management information you need. We have addressed those that are not on the Bonzi
system yet, but asking them to contact Tia, in the State office if you have questions on
clearances. I have asked that all last season’s coaches be double checked to insure
everyone has a RMA clearance. If we find any that are not cleared, you will be hearing
from us to remove these coaches until an acceptable clearance is received.
We have also merged over 4000 names that were duplicated within our system. Some
merges caused us to take a look at the records, and we found that some people were
listed under 2 different names. This problem is being addressed currently. We need to
remember that each RMA number can only be assigned to one individual. We currently
have no way to see if an individual is still in our program. Therefore we are asking that
each of you register within the Bonzi system at least every 2 years. That will eliminate a
member from being deactivated due to lack of activity. We have asked that the system
be changed so we can see what a person does. In other words, if you coach, that would
show up, if you referee, that would show up. What this will do is help us not deactivate
any referee’s that may not be able to register with us. If you do happen to deactivate a
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person, please contact us to have it corrected. Each person can go into the Washington
Youth Soccer web site and see the current status of your application. Once you register,
you will be sent an email telling you of your number, as well as how to check on the
progress of it. Please remember to keep that number handy at all times. We are having
a printing issue with the cards, and hope to have that corrected very soon. If you do not
have your card, it could be due to a change of address. Please make sure to go into the
system and change your address, email address, phone number, or any other information
that we may need. Once that is done, we should be able to serve you better.
I would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone of the process in reporting a
potential RMA problem. If you hear of a problem with a member of our organization,
please follow the following process.
1. Collect all information you have regarding the issue. Emails, letters, or newspaper
articles.
2. Send all this information to the Risk Management Director at the Washington Youth
Soccer State office marked Personal and Confidential.
3. Do NOT discuss this matter with anyone else. Do not take action towards
individuals.
4. Do not become involved in the matter in any way, other than what Washington Youth
Soccer may ask of you.
5. Remember that there is a Washington Youth Soccer President, Risk Management
Director, as well as Tia, at the State Office that handles any and all Risk Management
issues. Only contact these three individuals regarding any matter.
Please remember that all Risk Management issues are considered confidential information.
We will not discuss issues with anyone other than those involved. Confidentiality is very
important in this program, and each of you is responsible for adhering to this.
Sometimes, with good intentions, people hear a rumor about someone, and jump into the
middle of it. Once it comes to me, and all information is gathered, we have found a lot of
the rumor not to be true, or we are lacking all the information needed to make the correct
decision. Please don’t place yourselves into a possible legal problem, by being involved.
I would like to thank my committee for all their hard work during this past year. Dave
Painton, jumped in and helped run background checks for a few months, and really made
a difference. After Julie left the Washington Youth Soccer office, we hired Cari McLean to
run background checks until a new person was hired in the office. She was able to
process the daily workload, as well as merge the 4000 records that needed to be done.
Erick Sabo has been a wonderful addition to our committee, as he brings his legal
knowledge to our policy writing. And last but not least, Ron Copple, for agreeing to head
up the Risk Management Appeals process. He has put together a group of volunteers that
have done a great job in hearing these cases. No one on his committee is a member of
Washington Youth Soccer. They are individuals that hold various positions within our
communities. What better way to insure that everyone has a fair and unbiased hearing. I
think I have about covered what has been going on this past 10 months. If you have any
questions or concerns please let me know. I am available to discuss issues by contacting
me at rmadirector@wsysa.com.
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Hall of Fame
Respectfully submitted by Pam Copple
During the 2007/2008 season the Hall of Fame, History Committee worked to place 2
individuals into the Hall of Fame, at the Washington Youth Soccer 2008 SoccerPalooza
Awards Dinner.
The individuals on the committee were, Robin Chalmers, District 1 and Hall of Fame
recipient, Ron Copple, Washington Youth Soccer Life Member and Past President, and Pam
Copple, Past President as Director.
This committee can only thrive with the members submitting applications to us to
consider. There are many volunteers within our program that deserve this prestigious
award. Please take the time to let us know who they are.
We received applications to consider and are proud to announce that Jimmy McAllister and
Dave Painton were nominated and accepted. Jimmy, being one of our Washington Youth
Soccer players when he was young, went on to play Pro Soccer, and has come back to
give to the players of Washington Youth Soccer. Dave has given over 30 years to
numerous programs within our program, and is considered the number 1 Soccer Fan in
our State.
During the dinner, both individuals will be inducted into the Washington Youth Soccer Hall
of Fame and received a special award.
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Washington Youth Soccer 1st VP of Administration
Respectfully submitted by Brian E. Lawler
The important responsibilities of the 1st Vice-President of Administration are (1) to
support and provide back up to the Washington Youth Soccer President, (2) to oversee
the hearings and adjudication process, including oversight over the Appeals Committee,
the Disciplinary Committee, the Ethics Committee, and the Mediation Program, to (3)
oversee the Registration Committee and (4) take on other assignments, as needed. A
summary of my activities in these areas follows:
Support of the Washington Youth Soccer President.
In the first four months of 2007, I conferred with then Washington Youth Soccer
President, Wain Jackson on a variety of matters relating to internal matters of Washington
Youth Soccer. I enjoyed the opportunity to work with Wain as President. He tackled
some long nagging and difficult internal problems within Washington Youth Soccer. We
are a better organization for Wain’s efforts and leadership.
At the AGM, the membership elected a new leader for Washington Youth Soccer, Doug
Andreassen. I had previously spent several years and hundred of hours working with
Doug on the proposed Pacific National soccer Park (“Pac Nat”), so it was an easy
transition. Doug has brought exciting new vision, energy, and leadership to Washington
Youth Soccer. I have conferred with Doug as needed and have enjoyed the opportunity to
work with him.
Oversight of Appeals, Disciplinary, and Ethics Programs
A major priority for Washington Youth Soccer over the past year has been to update its
hearings and disciplinary process. Parts of our system were outdated. Parts of our
system needed better coordination and consolidation. Some needed better clarification. A
special task force was convened. Joe Carroll, from Spokane, graciously agreed to Chair
the task force.
In the summer of 2007, the task force submitted their proposals to the Washington Youth
Soccer BOD for review and approval. A new “touch line” misconduct rule was proposed.
The disciplinary process for “send offs” was changed to reflect the prevailing practice in
the United States. Hearing procedures were updated and consolidated. The BOD
approved the recommended changes with the understanding these would be a work in
progress and may need further refinement in 2008.
A rewrite of the Washington Youth Soccer Code of Ethics is in the works.
We welcomed a new Appeals Committee Chair, Ernie Bodoh. Lou Bair returned as the
Disciplinary Chair. Pat McNulty took over the Ethics Committee.
We instituted an internal tracking system for our various hearings.
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Oversight of Registration Program
The Registration Committee has been dormant since the institution of the Bonzi/SAM
system. About 95% of all Washington Youth Soccer players belong to Clubs and
Associations which use Bonzi/SAM. So, we are moving closer to the goal of having 100%
of the state on the same database. Initially with some consultation with the State
Executive Board of Directors (State EX BOD), I experimented with not re-appointing a
State Registrar. After some deliberation and further consultation with the State EX BOD, I
have decided we do need a State Registrar and an appointment is in the works.
Other Assignments
I did not attend the Region IV Fall Works in Hawaii, nor authorize any of the Chairs to
attend. The quality of the workshops did not warrant the commitment of time or money.
I did attend the National USYS Workshops in Pittsburgh in February 2008. Several of my
committee chairs also attended. The overall quality of the workshops was very good. I
believe we all brought back some new ideas and information to improve our programs.
Washington Youth Soccer Appeals Committee
Respectfully submitted by Ernest L. Bodah
Report of Appeals Committee Activity from September 1, 2007 to February 16, 2008 The
appeals committee handles appeals, violations of Washington Youth Soccer Rules and USSF
Policies. So far:
26 cases were submitted to the chair. Of these 26 cases, 22 were validated. Three of the
four not validated was not either not submitted in a timely manner or the parties did not
respond to the committee’s request for evidence/information. One case was referred
directly to the Ethics Committee. Six of the validated cases were appeals. Of the 16
remaining cases: 7 of the cases were for allegations of violating two WSYSA Rules and/or
USSF Policy, 8 cases were for allegations of violating USSF Policy 531-9, 1 case for alleged
violating WSYSA Rule 214.4.
The committee met in October, November, December 2007, January and February 2008
with November and December having both Friday night and Saturday hearings. The chair
has validated one case for alleged violation of WSYSA 214.3 and/or 214.4 and should be
scheduled for sometime in March 2008.
We currently have five members and a chair on the committee. The current committee is
composed of Charles Talbot, Randy Milholland, Joseph Carroll, Robert Marra and Jeff
Flesner. I was hoping to have at least seven members so I could draw from a pool and not
have everyone at every hearing. In the December hearing, we actually had to recruit two
additional people on a temporary basis because the chair was not available and one member
on the committee was directly involved in one of the cases being heard. A special thanks
is extended to Dalrin’ Boudreau who has stepped in on short notice to assist the
committee. In all cases, we’ve had at least three members and a chair at every hearing.
To date, we have not had a hearing with all committee members present. The members on
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the committee have worked tirelessly and must be commended for their hard work
involving a volunteer job. Without their commitment, the committee would not function.
The Washington Youth Soccer staff has been extremely supportive, especially Mary
Warren. Without her attention to detail and outstanding organization, this committee
would struggle.
Financially, the committee is well within the stated budget as provided. The chair is
attempting to track the expenses of the committee to remain fiscally responsible.
The forum portion of the Washington Youth Soccer web site for the Appeals Committee
has not been functioning since mid October. While this does not stop us from functioning,
this does affect the transmittal of committee correspondence and documentation. I hope
this is resolved soon.
When the committee chair attended the USYSA Workshops in Pittsburgh, PA February 8 –
10, he was able to attend two workshops put on by the USSF Appeals Committee,
including adjudicating a mock appeal. Valuable insight was gained from these two
sessions and I’m proud to say that our process is on track.
I submit that the Washington Youth Soccer Appeals Committee is stable and performing
its duties in a timely, professional manner well within the guidelines and direction of both the
Washington Youth Soccer board and the administrative handbook.
Washington Youth Soccer Disciplinary Committee
Respectfully submitted by Lou Bair
This is the third year using the on line reporting procedures. This is now a common
practice; referees have adopted the procedure and it is flowing well. The report issue still
has not been solved. I am also looking for the day that the District Commissioners,
Association and Club Presidents, coaches and team managers may view the cards and
points under their charge.
This is also the first year of the new disciplinary process. I feel this was achieved with
minimum hassle. We had seven hearings; three requested by the offenders and four
called by my committee. The streamline of the new procedure is great; there are no
longer weekly meetings where players and coaches come to plead their cases. They are
guilty because they were shown a card they receive a pre-determined punishment and sit
accordingly.
The committee has been putting more pressure on the referee community. With the
expertise we currently have on the committee we are in the best position I can remember
to challenge the referee to do the best job they are capable of and report it accordingly.
This year has also seen the rise or the supplemental report. A referee uses this form to
convey any information about the match not written in a misconduct report. It has proven
a great tool.
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A new responsibility the committee has taken on this year is the resolution of protest. We
had none during regular season play, however with state cup came the protest—six to be
exact. We ruled in favor of the two protests and against four.
I feel we still have a way to go to achieve the goals I set when I took this position
however this year has seen some great strides toward the end. The loss of Jake has
slowed the process but I feel we still have made positive steps forward.
Here is a 2 year look at the stats. (Remember the girls games are not in here)
Y1
Y2
Y3
Y4
Y5
Y6
2006
Unsporting Behavior
Dissent
Persistent Infringement
Delaying Restart of Play
Failing to Respect Required Distance
Enter/Reentering Field W/O Permiss
739
170
153
42
11
16
R1
R2
R3
R4
R5
R6
R7
Total
Serious Foul Play
Violent Conduct
Spitting at Another Person
Denying Goal by Handling the Ball
Denying Goal by Other Unlawful Means
Offensive, Insulting, or Abusive
Second Caution
1131
11
32
1
0
3
40
31
Total
1246
Denied
296
Y1
Y2
Y3
Y4
Y5
Y6
2007
Unsporting Behavior
Dissent
Persistent Infringement
Delaying Restart of Play
Failing to Respect Required Distance
Enter/Reentering Field Without
R1
R2
R3
R4
R5
R6
R7
Total
Serious Foul Play
Violent Conduct
Spitting at Another Person
Denying Goal by Handling the Ball
Denying Goal by Other Unlawful
Offensive, Insulting, or Abusive
Second Caution
1507
17
40
0
5
6
48
31
Total
Washington Youth Soccer Ethics
Respectfully
submitted by Pat McNulty
Denied
1654
36
982
216
140
143
25
1
111
Washington Youth Soccer Ethics Committee
Respectfully submitted by Pat McNulty
Ethics complaints result from allegations of ethical misconduct. Such allegations must be
based on a violation of the published Washington Youth Soccer Ethic’s Code of Conduct.
Such complaints may be initiated against any player, coach, team assistant, league
officer, referee or spectator found in violation of the Code of Ethics. Complaints must be
submitted in writing and meet certain criteria as published on the Washington Youth
Soccer website. Parties, after a proper hearing, may be subject to disciplinary action.
I was appointed Director of the Washington Youth Soccer Ethic’s committee in April of
2007. As the first committee action I and some committee members devoted many hours
to a complete revision and update of the Washington Youth Soccer Code of Ethics.
Following the appropriate review processes those revisions have been submitted for
approval at the upcoming Washington Youth Soccer AGM.
In the past year the Ethic’s committee has completed all but one case submitted to it.
This complaint was accepted as meeting the required criteria through the validation
process. This case was scheduled to be heard on Saturday January 12th, 2008 however it
was removed from the Ethic’s Committee’s jurisdiction by the Washington Youth Soccer
President on January 10th 2008 and taken to the Washington Youth Soccer Executive
Board of Directors level. To date the Ethics Committee has not been advised of the basis
upon which this case was removed from this committee nor of the outcome of the case
after it was heard by the Executive Board in February.
The dedicated members of this committee are the following volunteers: Travis Hoppes,
Dist. VII, Kathie Keil Crozier, Dist. I, Janet Slausen, WSWSA Gloria Morris, WSWSA, Laurie
Arndt, Dist. V. In this difficult and challenging work they never cease to amaze me with
their dedication, thoughtfulness and professionalism. They are truly an asset to this
organization.
The committee feels very confident and supported under the leadership of First VicePresident of Administration, Brian Lawler. His commitment to Washington Youth Soccer
and the professionalism he has brought to this committee is appreciated.
Thanks also to the Washington Youth Soccer office staff for their commitment to
professionalism and special thanks to Mary Warren for being there when this committee
and myself needs her the most.
It has been my sincere pleasure to be the Director of this committee and work with such
dedicated volunteers and the Washington Youth Soccer staff. I’m looking forward to
continuing my service as a volunteer at this level.
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Washington Youth Soccer Mediation Committee
Respectfully submitted by Pat McNulty
This past year some members of Washington Youth Soccer have taken advantage of
the mediation processes. All have been resolved thru this process and has kept several
conflicts away from the hearing process.
Mediation is a process available to both sides involved in a dispute by which an outside
party (mediator) is called upon to help reach a settlement. The ‘neutral’ mediator does
not resolve the dispute, but tries to move the parties toward agreement by maintaining
communications and suggesting alternative solutions to deadlocks. Although the
mediator assists in the process, the primary responsibility for the resolution of a
dispute rests upon the parties themselves.
Mediation is the most economical means of settling a dispute. The required financial
costs involved are expenses incurred by the mediator. A financial agreement will be
written out and signed by all parties if needed.
A dispute may be settled very quickly by means of mediation. Considerable time can
be saved by this means. There are no losers in a successful mediation. All parties win
as the dispute is settled by mutual agreement.
When the mediation process is complete the outcome is never disclosed to the general
public but we do monitor the case for a time to make sure the parties involved are
maintaining the agreement reached.
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Washington Youth Soccer 2nd VP of Administration
No Report Submitted
Play On!
Respectfully submitted by Erin Freehan
As one of the premier state publications in US Youth Soccer, Play On! has continued to be
a true reflection of its founding principles: to educate, motivate, and inform.
Over this past year, many influences and contributors have helped make this publication
what it is today - The Seattle Times/Rotary Offset Press has been a great publisher and
helped extend the newsletter’s reach, ultimately increasing advertising revenue; Matuatia
Design, a new addition to the production team has consistently and creatively infused
even more life into Play On! This team effort has also been greatly enhanced thanks to a
group of dedicated monthly contributors who are kind enough to share their humor and
expertise; adding a certain flair and personality to the publication. In addition to this
outside support, the staff at the Washington Youth Soccer office has been instrumental in
the publication’s success. Rounding out this remarkable group is the Board of Directors.
Under the guidance of President Doug Andreassen and Executive Director Todd McGann,
Play On! has further established itself as an essential piece of the state’s overall
communication plan.
Since inception, Play On! has been one of the many great benefits given to Washington
Youth Soccer members. Recognizing the publication’s integral role in the communication
infrastructure for all levels in the organization, Play On! was re-designed and launched in
the second half of 2007 with a new look and content. This positive change has not only
reached out to Washington’s diverse soccer communities, but focused on including kidfriendly and interactive elements.
This added value has been a goal of Washington Youth Soccer and reaffirms the state’s
commitment to providing the membership with a quality product that is financially
responsible, educationally based, and demonstrates an atmosphere of inclusion.
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Washington Youth Soccer Secretary
Respectfully submitted by Cynthia Spencer
As a relative newcomer to the Washington Youth Soccer Board of Directors, I continue to
marvel at how conscientiously our volunteer board members dedicate their efforts to
enhance the organization. While we often express differing views on the best way forward,
there’s no doubt that the Board is committed to adapt to our rapidly changing
environment. Dealing with major events and controversies, we’re forced to balance
competing (and compelling) interests often relating to issues that cannot be resolved at
local levels. To ensure we move in the right direction, Washington Youth Soccer this year
initiated Soccer Summits for our members to tell the Board what would enhance youth
soccer in Washington State. As a result, we adopted a new calendar for Select and
Premier Leagues and streamlined our processes. While extremely positive, we haven’t
solved all the issues (and now face new ones due to change) so we are committed to
reviewing our progress and adjusting as needed. As a result, I am pleased to report that
I believe the organization is strong and (rapidly) moving forward in positive directions.
The Secretary's functions were modified in recent years to make the position a more
traditional "Corporate Secretary" role. In this regard the Board wanted to receive notices
and publish minutes as soon as possible to increase the transparency of the organization.
For my part, I provide draft minutes of meetings to the Board within hours (often
minutes) of adjournment for their timely review and clarification. Our staff supports me in
posting the final minutes as quickly as possible once the Board approves them. We work
hard together to keep the membership notified of upcoming deadlines and events. Last
year we instituted processes to validate all entries in our databases to ensure updated
contacts details were timely captured. The staff proactively drafts notices, sometimes
giving me proposed communications before my calendar ticklers even trigger reminders.
Any comments for further improvement are welcome.
My main oversight responsibility is working with Steve Scranton and the Rules Committee.
Steve and I worked hard this year to implement a new calendar for rule changes to allow
our members more time for reflection and drafting proposals (creating separate deadlines
for rules relating to fall and spring league seasons and rules relating to post-season statesponsored tournaments). With the inaugural two-season league year (moving GU15-19 to
spring) and staggered statewide tournaments, we are challenged logistically to anticipate
the rapidly changing environment and consider rule changes that respond to the changing
needs of our organization. True to reputation, Steve does not require much oversight and
his committee does an excellent job reviewing and commenting on the rules and bylaws
changes proposed for consideration at this AGM and the various Board meetings.
It has been my pleasure serving the children of Washington State as Secretary of
Washington Youth Soccer for the past year.
Washington Youth Soccer Rules Committee
No Report Submitted
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Washington Youth Soccer Treasurer
Respectfully submitted by George Maitland
Washington Youth Soccer as reported last year continues to have significant cash reserves
and continues to be financially healthy. Operating results for last year continued to
generate an increase in cash reserves.
The Audited Annual Report for 2006/2007, the operating results compared to the
2007/2008 fiscal year report thru February 2008 and the 2008/2009 approved budget are
included in the Annual Report. The practice of budgeting conservatively will continue
however with many of the positive operating changes being implemented for members I
do not expect to see the same level of extra reserves being generated in the 2007/2008
fiscal year.
Last year we set a Goal of investing $1,000.000.00 in ten different financial institutions so
that we would have broader FDIC insurance coverage on our cash reserves. So far
Washington Youth Soccer has invested $500,000.00 in the authorized manner.
Last year Washington Youth Soccer announced a Washington Youth Soccer license plate
program that required 3500 signatures are obtained so the Legislators would authorize
the sale of individual license plates with the Washington Youth Soccer logo. Proceeds from
this program are going to help clubs and associations fund grass roots programs.
Washington Youth Soccer has been able to obtain the required signatures, but the
Legislators have put a hold on all new license plate programs. This program is being
monitored by our lobbyist and hopefully the hold will be lifted this summer and the
program will move forward.
Washington Youth Soccer has developed a process for members to apply for loans from
Washington Youth Soccer to assist with field development needs. Currently the Board has
authorized $400,000.00 be set aside to support member needs and the Board is
evaluating the first formal request for a loan under the new process.
Last year we developed special reports for the executive officers to be able to track their
financial performance compared to budget for their specific areas of responsibility. This
coming year this concept will be expanded to provide additional reports to program chairs
for their individual areas of responsibility.
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WASHINGTON YOUTH SOCCER APPROVED BUDGET
ORDINARY
INCOME/EXPENSE
Actual Sep
'04 - Aug 05
Budget Sep
'05 - Aug 06
Actual Sep
'05 - Aug 06
Budget Sep
'06 - Aug 07
Actual Sep
'06 - Aug 07
Budget Sep
'07-Aug 08
Budget Sep
'08-Aug 09
INCOME
1000i · Registration
943,793.30
1,025,000.00
1005i · Data Import Fee
971,952.34
1,004,500.00
1,072,430.66
1,008,600
1,041,400
638.29
0.00
11,851.71
0
0
1010i · Insurance Fees
298,842.20
315,000.00
320,636.63
308,700.00
266,644.35
309,960
320,040
1030i · Interest
32,067.28
9,000.00
64,124.55
45,000.00
70,769.27
60,000
80,000
2210i · Events (Promotion P/R)
6,473.05
1,000.00
53,521.93
3,000.00
10,000.00
2330i · Travel Papers/Late Fees
11,404.25
9,370.07
3,000.00
10,017.00
5,000
8,500
2345i · Donations
40.35
415.91
100.00
1,183.33
100
1000
2500i · Dist Funding
2530i · Soccer Fair /Palooza
Income
2540i · Region IV Workshop
Income
41,046.55
44,529.80
42,875.00
49,294.70
43,050
44,450
41,695.49
55,000.00
50,000
55,000
3100i · Fees Income
169.09
500.00
4230i · Soccer Books Income
1,482.75
2,500.00
4235i · Video Sales
0.00
4240i · Patches, Pins, Coins, etc.
20.00
4400i · Label/Lists
1,000.00
3,000.00
43,750.00
49,894.76
33,637.00
5,250.00
4,315.00
100.00
200.00
623.09
100
200
3,047.24
500.00
234.25
300
300
6.00
0.00
20.37
0
0
250.00
169.00
25.00
12.50
150
0
39,862.50
45,000.00
34,040.58
40,000.00
23,297.13
40,000
20,000
4800i · Protest & Appeals
700.00
1,000.00
900.00
1,000.00
900.00
1,000
1,000
4999 · Other Income
240.00
0.00
1,453.96
0
0
5620i · Coaches Clinics
55,000.00
61,630.00
55,000.00
70,940.00
65,000
75,000
5630i · Video Rentals
87.00
96.00
0.00
28.00
0
0
5840i · ODP Income
5850i · ODP Player Pool/State
Team Fees
83,489.25
10,000.00
108,158.75
90,000.00
180,403.00
110,000
140,000
80,000.00
110,144.75
0.00
900.00
65,000
60,000
70,000.00
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Actual Sep
'04 - Aug
05
5860i · Development /WSADL
Income
Budget Sep
'05 - Aug
06
Actual Sep
'05 - Aug
06
Budget Sep
'06 - Aug
07
1,200.00
2,850.00
Actual Sep
'06 - Aug
07
Budget Sep
'07-Aug 08
0.00
Budget Sep
'08-Aug 09
1,500
0
6106i · Soccer Start Income
10,072.00
0.00
85.00
10,000
10,000
35,800.00
27,000.00
33,875.00
35,000
56,250
18,500.00
210,000.00
132,400.00
210,000
210,000
110,000.00
306,100.00
140,000.00
186,800.00
140,000
140,000
132,679.08
170,450.00
144,518.00
100,000.00
135,839.00
140,000
140,000
104,789.00
128,000.00
121,688.00
100,000.00
121,116.00
120,000
120,000
69,600.00
87,570.00
97,449.50
80,000
95,000
2,164.83
4,000.00
7,444.25
4,000
8,000
11,701.08
50,000.00
36.00
50,000
25,000
91,932.96
120,000.00
126,306.99
120,000
180,000
5,000
43,450
6110i · Top Soccer Income
342.00
6700i · President Cup
27,375.00
6710i · Premier/WSYDL Income
162,800.00
6720i · LPT Income
6850i · Commissioners Cup
Income
6851i · Championships Cup
Income
112,450.00
6852i · Challenge Cup Income
7660i · Coaches Handbook Ad
Sales
30,000.00
211,600.00
4,000.00
8220i · Play On Income
8,240.50
8500i · Sponsorship Income
102,310.23
80,000.00
50.00
8810i · Disciplinary Comm. Income
9040i · Interest non use funds
9,927.42
0.00
39,199.11
9887i · DA Davidson Interest
49.19
0.00
16.44
TOTAL INCOME
1,000
2,218,448.14
2,340,050.00
2,594,908.88
2,490,720.00
2,733,094.54
2,676,760
2,885,590
212,821.50
250,000.00
243,192.00
245,000.00
256,935.79
246,000
254,000
0.00
22,511.71
0
0
EXPENSES
1000 · Registration Fees
1005 · Data Import Fees
1010 · Player Insurance
226,888.00
315,000.00
199,923.60
308,700.00
192,440.00
309,960
320,040
2000 · President
4,959.95
8,000.00
5,817.28
5,000.00
5,147.43
5,000
10,000
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Actual Sep
'04 - Aug 05
2180 · USSF/USYSA AGM
(National AGM)
2190 · USYSA Regional Meetings &
Wkshp
2200 · Promotion P/R Exp
2260 · WASHINGTON YOUTH
SOCCER Meetings
Budget Sep
'05 - Aug 06
Actual Sep
'05 - Aug 06
Budget Sep
'06 - Aug 07
Actual Sep
'06 - Aug 07
Budget Sep
'07-Aug 08
Budget Sep
'08-Aug 09
4,667.76
8,000.00
2,005.17
5,000.00
2,630.83
5,000
10,000
39,410.97
30,550.00
34,446.84
40,000.00
27,253.17
40,000
40,000
3,236.67
8,000.00
5,646.17
5,000.00
3,582.36
5,000
5,000
29,452.67
30,000.00
37,976.44
32,000.00
67,734.12
40,000
65,000
39,203.02
2300 · Depreciation Expense
2330 · Office Expenses
31,196.40
30,000.00
30,552.97
35,000.00
41,467.49
38,000
45,000
2331 · Postage and Shipping
71,406.60
27,000.00
21,118.55
40,000.00
23,999.65
30,000
25,000
2332 · Paper/Envelope
2340 · Equip/Furn
Purch/Lease/Maint
2355 · Technology & Software
Expense
5,684.49
6,000.00
7,317.20
6,000.00
7,440.76
8,000
8,600
45,152.63
46,500.00
12,106.29
50,000.00
27,166.00
45,000
35,000
23,267.53
40,000.00
21,912.95
40,000.00
30,031.16
40,000
45,000
2500 · District Funding
2530 · Soccer Fair/SoccerPalooza
Expense
43,313.55
43,750.00
38,019.80
42,875.00
45,168.20
43,050
44,450
121,902.35
40,000.00
86,002.16
90,000.00
98,780.08
92,500
100,000
2531 · AGM/State
12,051.51
12,000.00
12,690.18
15,000.00
18,956.31
15,000
22,500
25,000.00
10,956.24
10,000.00
25,000
0
2,649.17
4,295.00
0
0
2540 · Region IV Workshop
10,000.00
2541 · 40 Years of Youth Soccer
21,356.17
2835 · Risk Management
4,515.97
5,000.00
4,390.57
5,000.00
947.30
5,000
7,500
2900 · Executive Director
33,080.22
4,000.00
8,094.97
7,500.00
15,090.35
9,000
17,500
3000 · Treasurer
1,909.92
2,000.00
311.90
2,000.00
207.12
2,000
2,000
1,000.00
32.40
1,000
1,000
3001 · Budget & Finance Com. Exp
3100 · Fees
7,100.33
2,500.00
9,415.90
9,000.00
15,164.59
10,000
17,000
3200 · Liability Insurance
13,387.00
10,000.00
62,854.00
15,000.00
41,390.50
16,000
45,000
3300 · Payroll
386,488.25
495,000.00
413,590.25
495,000.00
413,569.49
495,000
520,000
3301 · Payroll - Taxes
41,761.49
54,450.00
40,146.72
49,500.00
49,500
52,000
3302 · Payroll - Benefits
47,796.21
68,500.00
60,120.53
72,850.00
80,000
96,000
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39,750.64
55,727.87
Actual Sep
'04 - Aug 05
3304 · Employee Miscellaneous
1,880.90
Budget Sep
'05 - Aug 06
2,500.00
1,204.78
325.00
3305 · Employee Education
901.95
3,000.00
3310 · Rent
75,877.60
90,000.00
4,200.00
3311 · Janitorial
3320 · Telephone
28,982.01
25,000.00
3400 · Sales/Use Tax Expense
3401 · Mediation
2,659.88
4,500.00
50,000.00
3402 · Pacific NW Soccer Park
Actual Sep
'05 - Aug 06
Budget Sep
'06 - Aug 07
2,000.00
Actual Sep
'06 - Aug 07
Budget Sep
'07-Aug 08
399.71
2,000
Budget Sep
'08-Aug 09
1,000
3,000.00
2,240.47
3,000
3,500
86,500.00
90,000.00
85,750.00
90,305
96,000
4,377.60
4,800.00
4,377.60
4,500
4,500
27,380.83
27,000.00
23,529.78
30,000
30,000
8,274.79
0.00
(244.65)
8,500
2,000
334.66
5,500.00
1,205.79
4,000
3,000
1,166.73
0.00
4000 · 1st VP Administration
42.12
2,000.00
448.40
2,500.00
77.88
2,000
2,000
4230 · Book Sales
9,593.66
6,000.00
5,310.12
9,000.00
1,106.99
7,500
5,000
3,500.00
2,500.83
1,000.00
151.00
3,500
2,500
2,000
1,800
2,000
2,000
4,000
4,500
4240 · Patches/Pins/Coins etc.
4410 · Registrar Expenses
2,334.82
2,000.00
38.87
2,000.00
4520 · Rules
406.84
2,000.00
267.23
2,000.00
4800 · Protest & Appeals Expense
2,999.03
3,500.00
3,355.79
4,000.00
5000 · VP Development
2,603.18
6,000.00
745.53
5,000.00
5,506.60
5,000
5,000
5010 · Coaching Director
3,888.80
9,000.00
8,402.76
9,000.00
1,240.53
9,000
7,000
5620 · Coaching Clinics
52,625.46
60,000.00
69,213.44
60,000.00
77,061.75
60,000
65,000
5625 · SYRA
446.40
2,547.87
1,000.00
2,176.27
2,500
3,000
2,939.51
5,000.00
4,394.68
5,000
5,000
0
0
2,500.00
287.76
4,022.86
5626 · Regional Referees
5,000.00
5630 · Video Rentals Expense
100.00
0.00
4,500.00
1,416.87
4,500
4,500
5650 · Recreation Development
4,316.40
4,000.00
5670 · Referee Development
1,093.08
10,000.00
2,149.87
5,000.00
93.67
5,000
5,000
5671 · Referee Ready Program
9,964.38
10,000.00
6,637.06
15,000.00
13,660.51
15,000
15,000
5810 · ODP Administrator
2,268.26
4,000.00
1,709.72
3,500.00
637.91
3,500
3,000
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Actual Sep
'04 - Aug 05
Budget Sep
'05 - Aug 06
5840 · ODP Expense
108,688.25
75,000.00
256,246.61
75,000.00
292,884.79
210,000
220,000
5900 · ODP Tryouts
1,284.40
6,000.00
7,254.03
2,000.00
4,745.49
7,500
8,000
5910 · ODP Scouting
10,090.00
15,000.00
9,440.00
15,000.00
15,000
10,000
6100 · VP Recreation
786.76
5,000.00
1,685.94
3,000.00
1,409.28
3,000
3,000
6106 · Soccer Start
10.72
2,500.00
2,000.00
1,773.88
3,945
20,000
6110 · Top Soccer
19,103.48
18,500.00
22,000.00
12,299.57
22,000
22,000
6700 · President Cup Tournament
23,823.58
21,000.00
22,000.00
16,497.40
23,000
50,000
6705 · VP Competition
3,124.59
3,500.00
3,404.32
3,500.00
1,629.45
3,500
3,500
6710 · Premier/WSYDL
5,424.39
10,000.00
3,798.45
7,500.00
5,239.90
7,500
7,500
6720 · LPT
81,905.51
45,000.00
75,690.48
60,000.00
52,724.60
75,000
70,000
745.92
0.00
800
0
3,000
3,000
6750 · USYSA Cup Fees
Actual Sep
'05 - Aug 06
21,263.74
23,068.22
Budget Sep
'06 - Aug 07
Actual Sep
'06 - Aug 07
2,155.00
Budget Sep
'07-Aug 08
Budget Sep
'08-Aug 09
6810 · Youth Nationals
2,000.00
2,500.00
2,500.00
2,500.00
6820 · Regional Cup Teams
34,680.18
20,000.00
40,708.12
35,000.00
38,603.80
35,000
40,000
6850 · Commissioners Cup
21,661.38
30,000.00
20,080.18
15,000.00
22,877.41
20,000
20,000
6851 · Championships Cup
34,380.91
25,000.00
27,745.52
25,000.00
24,629.03
28,000
20,000
25,450.38
15,000.00
27,019.07
25,000
20,000
0.00
10,010.93
0
0
2,000
2,000
1,500
2,000
0.00
0
0
6,000
6,000
6852 · Challenge Cup
(1,168.56)
6999 · Other Expenses
5,689.77
7000 · Secretary
2,254.61
8,000.00
7010 · Annual Report
353.05
1,750.00
2,000.00
1,011.81
1,000.00
7050 · Communications Committee
1,000.00
935.68
7235 · Administrative Handbook
5,500.00
6,000.00
5,036.56
5,500.00
7660 · Coaches Handbooks
21,891.35
20,000.00
22,191.19
25,000.00
21,775.02
25,000
25,000
8000 · Second Vice President
569.98
3,000.00
1,749.16
3,000.00
251.75
3,000
3,000
200
200
8010 · Nominating Committee
250.00
200.00
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Actual Sep
'04 - Aug 05
Budget Sep
'05 - Aug 06
Actual Sep
'05 - Aug 06
Budget Sep
'06 - Aug 07
Actual Sep
'06 - Aug 07
Budget Sep
'07-Aug 08
8220 · Play On
56,450.95
64,000.00
101,976.92
125,000.00
130,728.14
125,000
135,000
8500 · Sponsorship
45,568.95
30,000.00
16,913.11
85,000.00
12,120.36
85,000
10,000
55,000
8510 · Marketing
8810 · Disciplinary Committee
5,157.91
4,500.00
5,024.40
5,500.00
8820 · Ethics
1,725.71
4,500.00
1,188.00
3,500.00
9300 · Audit Fees
9,575.00
8,000.00
13,420.00
9301 · Professional Fees
58,112.70
30,000.00
24,528.37
TOTAL EXPENSE
2,174,376.
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2,340,050.00
NET ORDINARY INCOME
44,071.73
-0-
2,318,042
11
276,866.7
7
-0-
276,866.7
7
3,545.51
5,500
5,500
496.62
3,500
3,500
9,000.00
18,030.97
10,000
12,000
30,000.00
49,480.04
30,000
32,500
2,490,720.00
2,494,642.1
8
-0-
238,452.36
-0-
-0-
-0-
238,452.36
-0-
-0-
19,000
Scholarship Program
NET INCOME
Budget Sep
'08-Aug 09
44,071.73
** 2008-2009 Budget based on 127,000 players.
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2,676,760
2,885,590
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49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
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Washington Youth Soccer VP of Recreation
Respectfully submitted by Bryan Vasbinder
First, I would like to thank all the Coaches, Players and Parents for another
great year. I talked to numerous parents and players across the state, and they
all had a great time and played some awesome soccer. I would also like to
thank all of the committee members and chairs; for President’s Cup, Janette
Silleck, for TopSoccer, Marty Torres, and Soccer Start, Sue Boettcher for all the
time that each individual has put into Washington state soccer. With everyone
working together we have had one of the best years for the youth of Washington
Youth Soccer.
President’s Cup- This year we changed the format of the largest recreational
tournament in Washington State. The associations and districts held the round
robin and semi final legs of the tournament and the finals were held in a stadium
venue at Olympia and Tumwater High schools. All the finalists participated in an
international walk-on, and all of the participants names were announced before
the game. During the games we even had some play by play commentary with
some outstanding Washington State Dairy Farmers Milk facts. I would like to
thank the Washington Youth Soccer office staff and District 7 for all the support
and work that they have put into this tournament this year. This year we are
planning on holding the President’s cup finals at the Star Fire Complex hosted by
Washington Youth Soccer, with round robin and semi finals hosted by the
Associations and Districts.
Recreation Soccer Summit- This year we held Soccer summits in four different
areas of the State; we held the first one in Seattle, the second in Spokane
District 6, the third in Whatcom County District 1, and the fourth summit will be
held during May in Kelso for District 5 and District 7. Currently there are more
summits being planned for around the State. I would also like to put together a
Recreation Committee throughout the State and would like to have one
individual from every district; I would also like to find someone to chair this
committee. If you would like to be a part of this committee please e-mail me at
vprecreation@wsysa.com with your information.
TopSoccer made great gains this year; please see Marty Torres’ report.
Washington Youth Soccer TOPSoccer
Respectfully submitted by Marty Torres
It is with tremendous pride that I report the highlights of our events for 2007.
The Washington Youth TOPSoccer Committee has been working hard on behalf
of all our players.
In April 2007 we welcomed Tausha Peredo to our state committee. Tausha has,
over the year, been instrumental in assisting Central, Northern and Southern
areas within District IV begin their TOPSoccer programs.
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During the 2007 Soccer Fair Awards we held a workshop on “How to Start a
TOPSoccer Program”, played in the Jamboree, staffed an informational booth
and were honored to recognize the Washington Youth Soccer TOPSoccer Buddy
of the Year Jennifer Foster at the Awards Dinner.
We developed a Senior Project Packet that is available on the state webpage. It
is our hope that TOPSoccer volunteers will utilize this opportunity to assist them
with a Senior Project as well as helping our programs.
In May the state committee hosted the TOPSoccer Celebration in Tukwila. This
was a fun event to bring awareness of the program to the Tukwila area.
On June 23rd we participated in the annual game at the Sounders half-time as
well as the pre-game tunnel on.
Planning meetings in July were spent updated the DAP pilot program,
discussions about the upcoming Symposium and the Camas/Washougal coaches
clinic. Alice Russell and I met with South Hill and Tacoma about having a kick off
Celebration for their programs.
Most of the committee went to Camas/Washougal in August for an informal
coach’s clinic to answer questions, give them their start up equipment and
support so they would be comfortable when they began their program.
In September we were invited to participate in the King County ARC event that
hosts a number of outreach programs for their membership. A few players and
coaches from the TUSK program played a short game to demonstrate
TOPSoccer. There were over 250 parent guides distributed. It is my hope to
continue this type out outreach to introduce TOPSoccer to the community.
Many of our programs have begun their fall sessions in September.
Camas/Washougal and Thurston County began their inaugural sessions and
were very successful.
The Presidents Cup was held at Starfire on Dec 8, the same day as the Finals for
all Presidents’ Cup teams. It is always very special to be able to have our
players together at one site to play games. The pizza party afterwards is always
a hit, of course!
We now have the following active programs: Snohomish, Shoreline, TUSK,
Redmond, Tacoma, Spokane, Centralia, Poulsbo, Bainbridge Island,
Camas/Washougal, and Thurston County with plans for programs in Edmonds,
Bellingham, and Island, Central, Northern and the Southern areas of the Kitsap
Peninsula.
SoccerPalooza participation will be scaled back this year with emphasis on an
information booth and Jamboree games.
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From Region IV and US Youth
It is with pride that I announced that US Youth has eliminated the age limit for
our TOPSoccer players. We now can provide a program for players from 4 years
old and up.
We have been working with Ray Welch, Region IV TOPSoccer Director and Sam
Snow, US Youth Director of Coaching Education to present the Region IV
TOPSoccer Symposium that will include a US Youth TOPSoccer Certification in
April 2008.
Due to growth and the maturity of our state programs the Region IV committee
has determined the need for a US Youth TOPSoccer Certification so that our
State Staff coaches can train our coaches.
For the good of the game for ALL our kids.
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Washington Youth Soccer VP of Development
Respectfully submitted by Mike Margolies
2007-2008 Annual Report
I want to take this time to report activities during the past year. This report
written as a narrative with the object of not only what was accomplished, but
also how it fit in with the goals and objectives for which I was elected. I have
included as part of this record that vision / goals that I ran on two years ago.
Vision and Goals: A On Going Process
Rather than state four or five goals that I would like to achieve during a term of
service, I would like to highlight several critical areas of concern for action and
support.
Player Development
• Player Development is about players
o Clubs are vehicles for players
o Improvement is most efficient and effective when players are
clustered by like ability and compete against other teams of like
ability
ƒ This can be structured at all levels of play and is consistent
with the Washington Youth Soccer Mission Statement
• It is the mission of the Washington Youth Soccer to
foster the physical, mental and emotional growth and
development of the State of Washington's youth
through the sport of soccer at all levels of age and
competition.
• It is critical in a developmental model to understand that player
movement is important for the health and growth of an individual.
o If like players gather at the best level or play, then movement from
one level of soccer to another is part of healthy growth
ƒ We must stop trying to possess players and work to promote
them to their best level
Player Development is about players. Players are being trained with in the club
setting. This year the Player Development League became a sub-committee
under my office. I attended most of the meetings both of the committee and
with the PDL Directors of Coaching. This concept of the PDL is new and different
here in Washington. It is part of an evolutionary process. As such, it takes a
little time to reap all of the benefits. As I look around the country, the
environment where development takes place has changed. For years,
development took place within a team. A team was a standing unit and players
went from team to team. Today around the country, the focus is on
development within a club. Players still move from club to club, but greater
emphasis is placed on development from within the club setting. I sponsored a
motion this year that allows PDL Clubs to use a club player pass to encourage
development from within the club. This was a pilot test. We are still in the
process of evaluation and I will be modifying the procedure this spring. We
made it rather broad to find some holes. It is far easier to fill small ones then to
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have to reinvent a pass because the guidelines were so tight that we would have
to start fresh each time we needed to make simple changes.
Coach Education
o Improve Quality of Education
ƒ Coach / Trainer Evaluation
o Improved Availability
During the last two years, we have tried to increase contact between clubs,
associations and our teaching staff. We have had fewer classes not initiated
than in the past. Our numbers have not increased, but remain steady. We are
trying to increase teacher availability and promote an increased awareness of
course offerings.
Increased opportunities for other non-USSF coach education
experiences
During the last year, I have increased direct contact with the NSCAA; during last
years Soccer Fair, the NSCAA Coaching Education Director did a presentation. I
have participated in several courses myself to get an understanding of NSCAA
Course Work as well as USSF. I also attended the University of Washington two
day coaching seminar and have begun discussions with how Washington Youth
Soccer can help with those in the future.
Stress youth licensing for anyone coaching U-13 and younger, especially
at the premier level
This is one we are emphasizing, but I am a little ways away from making this a
requirement. We are studying what other states have done in this area and how
it affects these programs. I am hoping to make a board recommendation within
the next year.
Specialized clinics for coaches
This year we only held clinics at Soccer Fair. I have been asking what
Associations would like to have, but the feedback has been very slow so we
have emphasized other programs.
Academy like program for coaches
This is one program I have talked about, but unfortunately, it has only been
talk. I have not found an Association interested, though several Clubs run
programs for coaches both formally and informally. I would still like to work on
the idea in conjunction with some of the PDL Clubs.
ODP
o
o
o
o
Continually examine the ODP process for selection both coaches
and players
Continued analysis of success and failure of the program
Cost analysis and budgetary considerations
Provide opportunities for open observation by non ODP coaches as
part mentoring program
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This is a program very much in a state of flux. The new USSF Academy
program has perhaps forced a long needed change to the program. We are in
the process of working with MLS Seattle on what our ODP program might look
like in the future. We have this past year as always carefully looked at the
process and made I think positive changes. At this year Region IV
Championships, we did as well as any other State save Cal South.
Help promote soccer to all youth with in the State of Washington
I hope that most everyone sees this as a very positive demonstration of my
feeling toward the presence of the VP of Development across the State. I have
tried to be a very positive and visible presence at tournaments and various
meetings. Look for me, I am at many tournaments seeing how things are going
and always listening.
Assist with the Soccer Start program
I am a member of the Washington Youth Soccer Diversity Committee. I
attended an all day clinic on Diversity this year at the NSCAA National
Convention. I also helped a young man do his Boy Scout Eagle Project with a
clinic in an underprivileged neighborhood. I have also been a strong proponent
of instituting a program similar to Europe’s “Give Racism the Red Card”.
Street Soccer Program
Here I am sorry to say I have made little or no impact. I have mentioned
programs like this several times, but have really done little to promote the idea.
I do know of several programs that run drop in evenings. This is a great start.
In some countries, programs like this have created national awareness for a
need to give soccer at some level back to the players.
Academy Programs (select and recreational)
We could use training group concept for recreational teams.
No real progress here either, but at least I think some people are listening. I
think in many associations or clubs we could revamp recreational soccer and do
away with teams. Teach skills and put fun back into the games. I also believe
that at the recreational level we must get away from the idea that teams
continue season to season. Rather they should be completely reformed creating
parity among the teams. This would make games closer in level and promote a
challenging environment.
Referee Development
We have an outstanding SYRA in Roberto Alverez. I support him as much as I
can in his endeavors. This year at the Referee Academy dinner I was able to
speak for fifteen minutes or so about two subjects. The first was “Cooperation
between coaches and referees.” I have been pushing everywhere that both
coaches and referees need to adopt a new attitude towards each other or it will
have detrimental effects on the game. It is something that I continue to press.
I will be doing a seminar for the refereeing community this year with Gary White
a FIFA level coach on what referees should watch for at the higher levels to
understand the game better. Gary did this for FIFA in years past. The other
area was how referees can help stamp out racism on the pitch.
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Conclusion:
This concludes my narrative. It has been a very busy year. A great deal of this
year has been spent productively making changes. I would be remiss if I failed
to mention our switch of the Girls High School Season at the State level to
spring. I think my name may be on the motion, but certainly, it was the will of
the Associations. I want to remind everyone that all change has bumps in the
road and this change is no different. I can tell you this. In an unscientific
survey of High School Coaches, knee injuries were down from 2006 by 94.2
percent. This means that of the 18 high school coaches that responded to my
inquiry, there was only one serious injury reported. The year previous year had
17 knee injuries most of which required surgery. This is great, but it is not an
easy road. I hope that after this year with all of the adjustments things will
prove much smoother. I leave with a last thought. It is a quote from Albert
Einstein. He said that Insanity was doing the same thing every time and
expecting different results. To me this means that we have been conducting the
business of soccer the same way for years and years, yet with the hope that it
will get better for the players, parents, coaches and referees. It has not
happened that way. Change was something long over due and more changes
are on the way. We can expect different outcomes with these changes and
hopefully they will be for the better. At least we can be assured that by
Einstein’s definition at least we are perhaps not promoting insanity. On this,
only the next few years will tell the tale.
Finally, I want to thank Dave Schumacher, Todd McGann, and Doug Andreassen
for their input and help. I thank the rest of the Board of Directors for their
indulgence in listening to perhaps a few to long stories, and our wonderful staff
directed by Brenda Heintz.
Director of Coaching
Respectfully submitted by Dave Schumacher
2007 proved to be a year of change and implementation of several
developmental programs. This change is taking place very quickly and with the
assistance the volunteer and office support these new programs are being
introduced. Mike Margolies served as Washington Youth Soccer V/P of
Development and has done an excellent job supported by, Liz Merritt,
Washington Youth Soccer ODP Director, Brenda Heintz, Office Manager and Julie
Purcella/Tia Jones from the Washington Youth Soccer Office.
ODP Scouting Program:
Over the course of the year 2007 the new ODP Scouting Program entered its
ninth-year of implementation. The program includes the use of coach
recommendations of club coaches and a group of scouts. Through observation
of WSYL league play and coach recommendation players will be identified and
brought into the state player pool for further evaluation. The open tryouts for
all the age groups are being held in the January of 2008. Based on a
recommendation from Region IV and US Soccer we created 1994 age group for
the program this past year. Players were accepted into this player pool based
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on recommendations from their club coach. In 2007 the players with 1994 birth
years will enter the pool based on open tryouts and scouting of the U-13 & U-14
WSYL.
Washington Youth Soccer ODP Coaching Staff
Without doubt, Washington Youth Soccer continues to have one of the most
experienced, most qualified, and most enthusiastic staff of coaches in the United
States. In August 2007, the ODP coaching staff was appointed for the upcoming
year. This staff, both male and female, is a blend of college coaches, former
professionals, and experienced club coaches. The ODP Age Group Coaches were
responsible for the scouting their own age groups as well as assigning scouts to
observe their own age group. We have also had an athletic trainer to help
provided additional support to our players and coaching staff. Don Greiert and
Lonnie Sellers has been a tremendous asset to the Olympic Development
Program. In August of 2007 Scott Newman and Reece Olney were appointed to
the position of Girls and Boys ODP Head Coaches respectfully.
Washington Youth Soccer Instructional Coaching Staff:
Over the past number of years it has become apparent that each area in the
state has specific needs and time frame requirements for coaching education.
To address these needs we selected six highly qualified individuals who will be
serving as Regional Directors of Coaching Education, active from February
through September of each calendar year. Their main goal is to held address
the specific educational needs within their Region. They will aid in the
increasing and training of educational staff coaches in their areas.
Communication between clubs within an association or area will be improved to
facilitate clinic requests and reduce cancellations. The regional directors are Jon
Matsushita, Kevin McGibbon, Mike Washington, John Wedge, Bryan Yorke and
James Charette. After two years of this approach clinic requests are being
addressed with a greater level of success and clinic cancellations are down.
Along with the Regional Directors of Coaching Education we have put together a
staff that has the ability to communicate and is effective in educating the
coaches within Washington. The goal is to establish qualified instructors
regional around the state to in-order to serve the needs of the Associations in
their area. We have approximately 25 coaches now qualified in Washington
State to teach the new youth modules. These instructors implemented the new
US Soccer Youth Coaching Courses. In 2006 we focused on Youth Certificates
that are 2 ½ hour courses, devoted to age specific criteria. An effort is being
made to increase the number of State Instructors over the next several years.
Coaching Directors at the club and association level are being asked to
participate in the Coaching Education Program.
Washington Youth Soccer Licensing Program:
We conducted a state hosted “C” License course over two weeks one in April and
another in May, at the Starfire Sports Complex. Thirty five coaches attended
this course
As for the standard Coaching Education Clinics, we took a big step in the
communication department by moving the Coaching Clinic Application online this
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year. We found an enormous improvement in communication between the
office and the clinic coordinators. This year we received numerous requests for
certification/licensing clinics. This year we were able to honor many of these
requests coaching courses, 63 were youth modules (14 U-6 clinics, 22 U-8
clinics, 27 U-10 clinics and 22 ‘E’ License Courses). This process provided
training for over 1,400+ coaches in Washington State. We were also able to
give every District a chance to host their own ‘D’ clinic, accommodating 10 ‘D’
License Courses for the membership.
Regional ODP Championships
In January 2007 Washington Youth Soccer ODP sent teams to the Regional ODP
Championships in Las Vegas. Washington Youth Soccer sent four teams to this
event.
Coaching Directors Meetings
Meetings with coaching directors from around Washington State were held
periodically throughout the year to discuss the topics of; club player passes,
moving the state cup, improving the state league and U-11 Development
programs. Directors of Coaching in corporation with District Commissioners
began discussion regarding a Development League for U-11, 12’s and U-13’s.
These discussions lead to the creation of the PDL, which was implemented this
fall season. The plan is to improve upon and expand the offering of this league.
Soccer Fair
Coaching sessions were held at Soccer Fair in Tacoma, highlighted by Sam
Snow, Director of Coaching Education from US Youth Soccer conduct sessions
for the coaches in attendance.
Soccer Summits
Two Soccer Summits were held around Washington State. These were designed
to create discussion within recreational, select and premier club levels. The
summits created the goals for a club player pass, a new premier/select calendar,
player/parent/coach contracts and disciplinary process.
PDL
The Premier Clubs continue to work together in the creation and refinement of a
new league that will best serve the needs of their players and programs.
Washington Youth Soccer will continue to work in cooperation with these clubs
to facilitate and help integrate the PDL with the other levels of play within
Washington State.
Premier and Select Calendar
Based on input from the Directors of Coaching from the Premier Clubs and new
calendar for the 2008/2009 was approved. This calendar begins its
implementation with the tryout beginning in February and March.
Major League Soccer
Seattle was granted an MLS franchise and Washington Youth Soccer will be a
valued partner with the new professional team.
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Washington Youth Soccer Referee Administrator
Respectfully submitted by Roberto Alvarez
Year four of my tenure in this position has been another successful one for the
Washington referee community and another challenging one for this
administrator. This position is now effectively a full-time job from September
through July and a half-time job during August. Changes to the Washington
Youth Soccer regular season and State Cup schedules, renewed emphasis on
referee assignments for LPT’s and ODP matches, plus referee development
programs that now span most of the year mean that the State Youth Referee
Administrator position is now a full-time job. Heaven help me if I were to try to
get a real full-time paying job in addition to filling this volunteer position.
The year began, as always, in April with the selection of the referees to
represent Washington at Regionals in June and the Regional ODP Camps in July.
April also brought Soccer Fair and my involvement at that event was to
coordinate the referee workshops. We offered 5 hours of continuing education
for referees as well as a combined referee/coach session with Mike Margolies.
All the sessions were well-attended. Another highlight of Soccer Fair last year
was the naming of the Young Referees of the Year for 2007. Lee Pendt of
Bremerton and Ally Barrera of Bothell were selected from eight nominees
statewide. They proved to be very good choices for the award, as both of them
represented Washington well at Regionals, ODP camp, and the Manchester
United Premier Cup.
During the buildup to Regionals, we sent 15 referees to the Manchester United
Premier Cup tournament in Oregon, with outstanding results –an all-Washington
crew on the Girls final and two Washington AR’s on the Boys final. We also
managed two other major mentoring programs in May and June – the Northwest
Showcase event in Tacoma and the U15/16 LPT’s in Tri-Cities. Showcase was a
self-contained instructional opportunity and a very high-level tournament for 40
of our more experienced referees. The U15/16 LPT camp served a dual purpose.
First, it allowed us to bring a large number of referees into the Tri-Cities because
the local chapter was not equipped to handle the number of matches. Second, it
functioned as an opportunity for referees representing Washington at Regionals
and ODP camps to make one last “dry run” before their events.
The Regional Tournament in Las Vegas was a huge success for Washington
Referees. We were successful because we created a very supportive family
environment (thanks in great part to our “referee mom”, Suzanne Lambalot)
that helped the referees get through the high-stress event. We took 35 referees
and 5 mentors, and despite the crazy schedule and ridiculous heat our referees
performed very well on and off the field. These performances were rewarded
with a high number of our referees receiving assignments for quarterfinals (27),
semifinals (19) and finals (11). To top that off, 3 of the 12 Region IV referees
selected to the National Championships were from Washington. Jeremy Hanson
was selected to Nationals for a second time, accompanied by Scott Groce and
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Timon Berry. The three of them did an outstanding job representing our state
at Nationals in Frisco, Texas.
For the second year in a row, Region IV appointed me as the referee coordinator
for the ODP Girls Camp in Moscow, ID during the month of July. While I ran the
instructional program in Moscow, Washington sent a total of 29 referees to
week-long sessions at both of the Regional ODP Camps in Moscow (girls) and
McMinnville, OR (boys). These camps function as excellent training grounds for
the referees as well as the players. We will continue to support this effort as a
“feeder event” that prepares referees for the following year’s Regional
tournament.
Also during July, we field-tested a referee development academy for our best
and brightest young referees at the Crossfire Premier Tournament. It was a
very successful event – 12 referees were selected and spent four days working
U17-U19 matches together in an environment that focused on instruction,
development and excellence. This model has now been replicated at subsequent
State Cup events and will be expanded state-wide over the summer of 2008.
Throughout the fall 2007 season, I worked with a number of assignors and
referee chapters state-wide, dealing with several individual issues that
developed during the regular season. There is a major and somewhat disturbing
trend developing over the past two years – abuse of teenage referees at the
hands of coaches and parents. Various efforts including field monitors,
mandatory classes, and “code of conduct” contracts, have all been tried and
have worked to an extent – but even so, there continues to be a disturbing
trend of aggressive action toward the referees – something that must be
addressed directly by club and association presidents. I ask for their continued
support on this issue and expect them to hold their coaches and parents
responsible for the well-being of ALL kids involved in soccer – and some of those
kids happen to be referees.
In December, for the first time, we held a Referee camp during the Presidents
Cup finals in Olympia. This marked the entrance of this Rec-level tournament
into our growing number of referee academy events throughout the year – we
will again be including it in the schedule of statewide referee academies for next
year and will draw from a state-wide pool of applicants.
The call for Young Referee of the Year nominations went out in December to
referee chapter presidents throughout the state. This year, 9 outstanding young
men and women have been nominated. The Young male and female Referees of
the Year for 2008 will be named at next month’s SoccerPalooza event.
I attended the USYSA workshops in Pittsburgh during February, and they
provided a refreshing opportunity to compare and share knowledge with fellow
SYRA’s from throughout the country. However, the main focus of my efforts
since January has been State Cup and the selection of this year’s Regionals
referee team. This year we have had a very long State Cup process that began
with the U11’s in January and will not finish until the U19 finals in early June – a
6-month marathon that is longer than the regular season. As the assignor of
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record for statewide youth competition, I am responsible for the referees who
work this tournament. To accomplish this, I issued assigning guidelines for all
State Cup matches and with the help of the State Youth Referee Committee (the
details of which are mentioned below), assigned the referees for Semifinals and
Finals. This year, the staggered schedule between all three Cups has allowed us
to run five Semifinals Referee Camps –
December 2007 – Presidents Cup Finals. Participants - 40 referees from the
Olympia and Kitsap area. Instructor – Roberto Alvarez, SYRA. Focus was on
preparing to work “big” games.
January 2008 – U11 Cup Semis and Finals. Participants – 18 referees under the
age of 18, selected from a state-wide pool of applicants. 6 mentors under the
age of 20. 3 Assignors under the age of 23. Instructor – Josh Wilkens, National
Referee Candidate (and 25 years of age) Focus was on developing a team of
outstanding young referees for the future.
Early February 2008 – Commissioners Cup Semis. Participants – 40 referees
selected from a state-wide pool of applicants. Instructor – Linda Velie, National
Instructor. Focus was on presence and effectiveness without becoming
obtrusive.
Late February 2008 – Challenge and Championship Cup Boys semis.
Participants – 60 referees selected from a state-wide pool of applicants.
Instructor – Kari Seitz, FIFA referee. Focus on excellent performance and “the
big picture”.
And finally, coming up in May 2008 – the Challenge and Championship Cup Girls
semis and finals. Participants – 32 referees selected from a state-wide pool of
applicants. Instructor – Tim Weyland, former FIFA and current MLS referee.
Focus on the women’s game and how to adjust for it.
During the process, all State Cup Semifinal and Final matches were mentored.
This information helped me establish which referees should receive the honor of
a Finals assignment, and also to select the 35 referees and 5 mentors who will
represent our state at 2008 Regionals in Honolulu, Hawaii this June. The referee
camps were but one step in the selection process. Over 220 referees applied,
and 130 were accepted for assignment and instruction. From these, 82 were
accepted for Commissioners, Challenge or Championship Cup finals, with the
final team invitations to Honolulu issued in late March.
In order to cope with this very long process, I established the State Youth
Referee Committee. This team of referees and assignors is dedicated to
developing young referees statewide, and is a group to whom I am greatly
indebted for helping accomplish the huge logistical job of handling these camps.
The committee members are effectively my “brain trust” and help me get things
done when there is too much to do. Suzanne Lambalot, Dee White, Josh
Wilkens and Chuck Suter deserve vast praise and appreciation for all that they
do for Washington Youth Soccer and the referees they help develop.
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Currently, my efforts center around setting up the SoccerPalooza referee
workshops, preparing the last State Cup camp, LPT academies and mentoring
programs for our Regionals team in May and early June, and selecting referees
to represent Washington at the Regional ODP Camps in July. Other projects
include writing articles for every issue of “Play On!” and developing the statewide mentoring academies which will go into effect this summer.
It has been my pleasure to work with Washington Youth Soccer and serve the
referee community as the State Youth Referee Administrator for the past year.
Unless circumstances force me to get a full-time job, I look forward to
continuing this commitment for another year.
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Washington Youth Soccer VP of Competition
Respectfully submitted by Gail Zimbelman
Greetings again!
This was my third year as Washington Youth Soccer VP of Competition. This year has
been another very busy year representing Washington Youth Soccer as your Vice
President of Competition at our administered events as well at Region IV and the
National level(s).
The following are brief narratives of the 2007 highlights.
League Placement Tournament
The LPT’s were held the first three weekends in June. Three venues were used
throughout Washington State. The State League Committee had representatives at
each location. This past year, I was able to visit the U-14 and U17/18 sites in
Snohomish and Bellingham. We had some major referee issues this year. We have
a plan in place for next year.
Far West Regionals
This event was held in Las Vegas, Nevada. We had 20 teams represent us in this
competition.
Premier League
For the most part the WSPL league ran smoothly, thanks to the WSPL Administrators
and the Washington Youth Soccer staff.
State Tournaments
Last year's State Tournaments were very successful. The Challenge Cup in its
second year had proved to be a needed addition. The host Associations, SYSA,
KPYSA and TCPJSA, did an outstanding job in hosting.
Summary
In closing, it has been a pleasure serving you as your Vice President of Competition
for this past year.
Thank you for the opportunity to serve Washington Youth Soccer in this very exciting
and challenging position.
Washington State Premier League
Respectfully submitted by Gail Zimbelman
The Washington State Premier League (WSPL) ran very smoothly this year. We have
reduced the number of Administrators for the league. We have myself, Lori
Stengrund, and Tammy Snow the Washington Youth Soccer staff liaison managing
the Leagues. We implemented a process for the teams to enter their own scores.
The most common problem the committee encountered this season was game
rescheduling and teams not following the proper procedures. Teams need to
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remember they need to fill out the reschedule form.
Thank you to all the WSPL committee members and the WSYL team for the hard
work and dedication.
2007 State Tournament Committee
Respectfully submitted by Gail Zimbelman for Leslie Poiter
The State Tournaments for 2007
Championship Cup 280 teams
Challenge Cup 285 teams.
Commissioners’ Cup 362 teams.
Team numbers increased again to 927 teams over the 849 teams from 2006. For the
last few years there is a growth of over 60 teams.
There were no major problems with weather or other forces. Games were played
without any problems.
We secured Starfire for our Semi Final rounds this year. The teams really
appreciated playing games on field marked for soccer only. This was a great change
and we will look at using Starfire for the Semi Final and Finals for 2008.
The State of Washington proudly presented 20 teams for the Region IV tournament.
We traveled to Las Vegas to compete with the other 13 states that make up Region
IV. The weather was very hot, but the soccer was great.
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DISTRICT
COMMISSIONERS AND
ASSOCATION REPORTS
May 2007- April 2008
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District I
Jan Phillips, Commissioner
North County
Seattle
South Snohomish
Snohomish Youth
Skagit Valley
Whatcom County
Whidbey Island
District IV
Laurie Myers, Commissioner
Kitsap Peninsula
Olympic
Northwest Sound
District II
Shari Tumey, Commissioner
Eastside
Lake Washington
Northshore
Snoqualmie Valley
District III
Stuart Snow,
Commissioner
Auburn
Federal Way
Greater Renton
Highline
Kent
Maple Valley
Mt. Rainier
Narrows
Tacoma Pierce County
District VII
Ken Phillipson, Commissioner
Deschutes
Foothills
Grays Harbor
Lewis County
Thurston County
District V
Todd Benner, Commissioner
Cowlitz
Columbia
East County
Washington Youth Soccer is comprised of:
126,740 Players
19,174 Volunteers
12,378 Teams
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District VI
Mike Terris, Commissioner
Columbia Basin
Kittitas Valley
Lower Yakima Valley
North Central
Pullman
Spokane Valley
Spokane Youth Sports
Tri-Cities
Walla Walla
Wenatchee
Yakima
DISTRICT I
Respectfully submitted by Jan Phillips
District 1 has had another good year in the 2007-2008 season. Our player
population has continued to grow. This year the 7 associations, North County,
Seattle, Skagit, Snohomish, South Snohomish County, Whatcom County and
Whidbey Island, fielded over 34.000 players. Each association offered a good solid
fall program, some within themselves and others with inter-association interties.
Many, such as Seattle and Whatcom, offered association-wide spring leagues.
Others, such as North County, South Snohomish County and Whidbey Island, had
clubs that had formalized spring programs. There are 5 PDL clubs within the district.
They are Emerald City, Evergreen Soccer, Northwest Nationals, Snohomish United
and Whatcom County Rangers. We, as a district, offer our coaches continuing
education via Byte Size Soccer. Byte Size Soccer is an Internet coaching program
that offers a variety of lesson plans that coaches can print out and take to practice.
We ran the normal district level competitive league and hosted a CYL league. Our
Presidents’ Cup was a success with black District 1 shirts going to the District
winners. All of this could not have happened without the District 1 Board. I would
like to thank the following officers for their hard work: Ron Lambalot, Alternate
Commissioner, Naomi Johnson, Secretary, Gerrit VandeBen, treasurer, and Jack
Alflen, Director of Competition. We are looking forward to the next season with
anticipation.
NORTH COUNTY YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
Respectfully submitted by Ron Lambalot
2007 was a year for changes within NCYSA with the Snohomish Club breaking off and
forming a new Association. The merging of clubs to improve the select program was
successful even with some “growing pains”. Our player count is approximately 9,200
players; with the team count at 894. The registration process continues to improve
with 10 of our 12 clubs on the Bonzi/SAM system. And, the new feature of online
approval for travel papers through Bonzi. A new online scheduling program for our
recreational league was used this year; there were some technical problems but
overall coaches and clubs were happy with the instantaneous posting of game
changes, standings. We hope to continue moving forward in this direction for the
2008 season.
NCYSA held a Coaches D Clinic in April with a full class of 32 coaches. An E License
Clinic was held as well as several U-10 youth modules were sponsored throughout
the Association by different clubs. A Mastery of Coaching Workshop was held in
Everett in August.
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Grade 8 and 9 referee entry level clinics were offered throughout the Spring and
Summer in Sky River, Lake Stevens, Marysville, Lakewood, Mukilteo, Irish, Everett
and Silver Lake. Re-certification clinic were held in Marysville in May and Everett in
December by North Chapter Referees. This has helped with the demand for more
referees. NCYSA hosted a referee assignor clinic in May.
NCYSA offers a wide range of playing opportunity for our membership:
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We continued to inter-tie our recreational league with South Whidbey,
Snohomish, Sno-King, Terrace-Brier and older Skagit teams. This provides our
organizations with a good level of competition for players in the recreational
program.
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Evergreen, Pacific Premier, Mukilteo, Lakewood and Sky River Clubs offered
select programs with teams playing at all levels; District I, CYL, PDL, WSYDL
and WSYL.
North County sanctioned the following successful tournaments in 2007:
• Evergreen International Invitational in July
• Lakewood Netbuster in July
• Lake Stevens Soccer Bash & Little Bash Jamboree in August
• Marysville Strawberry Classic in August
• Sky River in August
• Mukilteo Turkey Shoot in November
• Washington College Showcase in December
NCYSA hosted the Washington Youth Soccer President’s Cup semi-finals for U17 Boys and
U12 Girls at Lochsloy Fields in
Lake Stevens.
Through the work of many volunteers our program continues to be successful, giving
players from ages
3 – 18 another fun and positive season of soccer.
SEATTLE YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
Respectfully submitted by Ed D’Alessandro
For Seattle Youth Soccer Association, any accomplishments or successes were
overshadowed by the loss of our beloved president, Neil Callahan. Neil’s passing in
December of 2007 stunned the Seattle soccer community, and SYSA still mourns his
passing and suffers from the loss of his leadership. His commitment, vision, and
initiatives still guide us in our work.
SYSA’s membership grew slightly during the year, remaining at over 13,000
registered players. Our spring soccer program, one of Neil Callahan’s legacies,
continues to grow at a furious rate. We now have close to 4,000 players involved in
this spring league.
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We’ve made slow but steady progress on our strategic initiatives. We are about to
launch a small outreach program in the south end at an elementary school. This is
the first step in a program we hope to keep growing. Our training programs have
remained popular, and we added a series of individual speed/agility clinics last
spring, along with our annual spring training program.
SYSA had a number of teams compete successful at state tournaments this year,
with winners in all the major cups. Our annual City Tournament was a huge success
again.
Finally, SYSA volunteers were the heart of our organization again. Thanks to all of
them! This year, we gave special recognition to Kurt Grevstad, from our Magnolia
Club, who was girls coach of year in SYSA, and in District 1. We also honored
Emerson Robbins, from our Hillwood club, who was boys coach of year in SYSA, and
in District 1.Last and most significantly, Neil Callahan was named the Volunteer of
the Year in SYSA and District 1.
SKAGIT VALLEY YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
No Report Submitted
SNOHOMISH YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
Respectfully submitted by Kim Thunder
In February of 2007 Snohomish Youth Soccer Club’s request to become its own
Association was granted. So Snohomish Youth Soccer Associations or SnYSA has
gone through it first year.
In March we hired a new full time Coaching Director, Gary White. He was able to
come on board with Snohomish Youth Soccer Club in June 2007. Gary has been a
great asset to our organization and since he came from the Bahamas has adjusted to
our wonderful climate quickly!
A new pole building was completed to replace an existing tent that was lost in the
November 2006 flood. We are excited to use this are for our 2008 tournament
season.
Snohomish Youth Soccer Club has also hired a new groundskeeper. Todd comes to
us after many years as a turf specialist for many golf courses. In the short time he
has been with us, our facility has improved tremendously.
We had the privilege of hosting the U14 League Placement Tournament in June.
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SOUTH SNOHOMISH COUNTY YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
Respectfully submitted by John Dykstra
Compared to other associations in Washington, ours is pretty small with only three
clubs and about 2,000 players but its work is important. Over the years, SSCYSA has
operated as a bottom-up organization and has encouraged the clubs to operate as
independently as possible. The results of this operating principal have been that the
clubs have developed in unique ways to serve the needs of their communities.
Northwest Nationals has grown to be one of the top Premier clubs in the state with
many of their teams competing and winning at the highest levels of play. Sno-King
Soccer Club merged its organization with Sno-King Youth Club and together they
offer many programs for soccer including a successful spring league. Terrace-Brier
Soccer Club has used its strong volunteer base to develop and maintain fields and
has introduced hundreds of kids to soccer with its annual Micro-clinic.
WHATCOM COUNTY YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
Respectfully submitted by Joe Gonzalez
Soccer in Whatcom County continues to expand in our area with a
5.8% increase in registered youth players, bringing the total registered
players to 4,323 youth served by Whatcom County Youth Soccer
Association. In this past year we have brought in a new club,
Nooksack Soccer Club, into WCYSA making it our tenth club in our
association. With the addition of Nooksack Soccer Club, WCYSA is now
making soccer available to all areas of our community.
This past year WCYSA and the Whatcom Soccer Academy (WSA) have expanded the
player and coaching development programs offered to our participants. Players and
coaches now have an opportunity to participate in skill development sessions offered
at two different times through out our Saturday recreational play. WSA staff coaches
will lead any and all children interested through one-hour skill sessions. At the same
time coaches are able to either observe or participate themselves enabling them to
take the newly learned skills back to their teams.
This past year WCYSA was extremely proud to have our GU19 WFC Rangers win the
US Youth Soccer Washington State GU19 State Championship. This talented group
of athletes did a great job of representing Washington and WCYSA in Las Vegas at
the Region IV Regional Championship. This was WCYSA’s second squad in our
association’s history to represent our association at regional. Congratulation goes
out to all of the players and coaches affiliated with this squad.
WCYSA Soccer Clubs also gave back to our community with the third Annual WCYSA
Food Drive. On one weekend during the fall recreational soccer season, the clubs
competed to donate the most food per player for the Bellingham Food Bank. The
Meridian Soccer Club won this year’s competition by bringing in 4.81 pounds of food
per player. WCYSA was able to contribute a total of 2,499 pounds of food to the
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Bellingham Food Bank. This is a tradition that we plan on carrying into the future to
help those in our community in need.
We look forward to 2008 as another year of continued growth and development for
our programs, and players. Whatcom County Youth Soccer Association has a rich
history of providing the best soccer programs available to our youth. In this coming
year, we intend to continue that excellence – always mindful of the trust others have
in us in entrusting their children into our care in the name of our sport.
WHIDBEY ISLAND YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
No Report Submitted
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DISTRICT II
No Report Submitted
EASTSIDE YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
No report Submitted
LAKE WASHINGTON YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
No report Submitted
NORTHSHORE YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
Respectfully submitted by Debra Sternagel
Good things are everywhere in NYSA and you don’t have to look too hard or too far to find
them. Despite a declining school population forcing redistricting and a school closure, our
membership numbers have held steady at approximately 5000 players and we have made
exciting progress in many areas. Northshore Youth Soccer is a great place to belong!
We continue to make great strides to ensure each coach has the appropriate license or
certification; we feel this is going to increase the knowledge and enjoyment for both the
player and the coach. We also made a change in the way in the way we start players and
coaches at U6, putting them in teams, but in a very controlled environment where the
kids and coaches both learn. The player’s education is also enhanced with opportunities
for advanced training clinics, keeper training, and summer camps. Our newest feature
was a spring break camp for older recreational players. We were proud to present Mark
Bresnick as both the NYSA and District II Coach of the Year. One very fun aspect of our
current coaches is the large numbers who grew up in NYSA and now have returned to
support the program.
Our Northshore Classic Select group presented additional coach education as they held the
third annual coach symposium featuring Jimmy Gabriel, Peter Kirov, Alex Weaver of
MUSS, TR Stonebeck of Coever Coaching NW, and Leslie Gallimore of UW. Attended by 60
coaches from Districts 1, 2 and 3, a match analysis of the UW v. Sounder Women’s game,
study of the 4-4-2 South American system of play, as well as tactical and technical skill
building drills were highlights of the program.
Our premier program, FC Alliance, saw a need and came together to solve it. In the void
left by the move to February League for girls, the coaches, board, and parents jumped in
to create a new tournament, The Cranberry Cup, to give the girls an opportunity to play.
It was run very successfully with great reviews for thoroughness, quality of fields, and
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outstanding referee crews. Look for it again in 2008.
Speaking of referees, our group is amazingly hardworking, covering an incredible 95+%
of games (2100 matches), hosting four entry-level clinics to turn out 110 new referees
and also five re-certification classes for the existing referees to get their continuing
education. The referees host a yearly Sportsmanship Award and debuted a new and
improved version this year, giving much more ownership and recognition to the clubs.
Our own Ally Barrera was chosen as the Washington Youth Soccer Young Referee of the
Year – she continues to referee during her college career. The Referee group is also
responsible for organizing and awarding our annual Academic Scholarship for seniors
going on the higher education – 2007 recipients were Amanda Sloan and Jason Walrath.
Additional opportunities for fun in NYSA included our 14th Annual Kick in the Grass
Jamboree, which featured deeply reduced prices to allow teams to more easily join the
fun. Sixty-two NYSA teams entered in to President’s Cup yielding two state Champions,
the GU17 Stars and GU18 Orcas. NYSA was host to the President’s Cup Semi-Finals for
Girls U14 – although disappointing that we didn’t get to see the event through to the
conclusion because of the reorganized format, our volunteers made it very special for the
teams in attendance.
Thanks to the players, parents, coaches, referees, volunteer administrators, and staff
whose, enthusiasm, time, talent, and financial support helps us flourish. We continue to
successfully build a sense of community and provide a place for our families to belong.
SNOQUALMIE VALLEY YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
No report submitted
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DISTRICT III
Respectfully submitted by Stuart Snow
District III is comprised of nine member associations, Auburn, Federal Way,
Greater Renton, Highline, Kent, Maple Valley, Mount Rainier, Narrows and
Tacoma-Pierce County. During the 2007 -2008 season District III serviced
22,856 youth members and 3,070 assigned adult coaches. These numbers do
not include the thousands of adult and youth volunteer administrators and
referees that spend countless hours of their personal time each year, working
together, through the sport of soccer, to foster the physical, mental and
emotional growth and development of the youth in our community.
Fall Leagues Summary:
District III League
This year, the District III League included 643 teams. They were made up of
teams from 4 Districts:
Association
District
Count
EYSA
2
50
LWYSA
2
33
NYSA
2
24
SnVYSA
2
5
FWSA
3
43
TPCJSA
3
138
HSA
3
61
GRJSA
3
59
AYSA
3
20
MRSA
3
67
KYSA
3
26
NarYSA
3
23
MpVSA
3
38
KPYSA
4
14
NSYSA
4
13
TCYSA
7
13
LCYSA
7
5
90
DYSA
7
11
Commissioner's Youth League (CYL)
District III administered the Commissioners Youth League (CYL) for the 2007 fall
season and 2008 spring season.
2007 Dairy Farmer’s Of Washington President’s Cup
District III had 112 teams enter the Washington Youth Soccer Dairy Farmer’s of
Washington Recreational Championship tournament: District III also hosted the
President’s Cup State Semi Finals for BU14 and GU17 at Starfire Sports
Complex.
Association
District Count
Initials
FWSA
3
10
TPCJSA
3
57
HSA
3
16
GRJSA
3
4
AYSA
3
5
MRSA
3
5
It is always sad to loose a member of our
soccer family however, in this circumstance it
is not goodbye it is just see you later. After
three plus decades of dedicated service as a
referee, coach and administrator District 3
wishes David Marincovich, HSA President a
happy retirement from our game. Hope to see
you sometime on the pitch!
I would like to take this opportunity to express
my heartfelt thanks to the following: our
NarYSA
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6
coaches and their team staff members, the
hundreds of club and association
MpVSA
3
4
administrators as well as my patient and
dedicated District Board Members. Your sense of humor, hard work and devotion
to the children of our community and the sport of soccer is an invaluable asset;
assets that I very much appreciate.
KYSA
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On behalf of District III I would like to wish all the best to our soccer families
within Washington Youth Soccer. See you on the pitch!
AUBURN YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
No Report Submitted
FEDERAL WAY SOCCER ASSOCIATION
Respectfully submitted by Perry Woodford
The rate of change in youth soccer has provided opportunity to discuss what,
where, when and how to best support our membership. U6 to U10 Mod player
counts are up and the U11 to U18 player numbers are similar to 2006. The club
is continuing to grow our coach and player development program which strongly
supports our membership in the PDL. The club was able to work with the City to
start construction on a new Field Turf field. This will be our third city operated
field in 9 years. We are supporting the installation of two fields in the school
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district. Federal Way Memorial Stadium and Thomas Jefferson High School are
installing fields in 2008. The agreements with the school district and city
continue to provide access to fields at a very reasonable cost to the players and
our programs.
GREATER RENTON JUNIOR SOCCER ASSOCIATION
Respectfully submitted by Tom Ament
GRJSA provided a great environment for development and competition for over
2000 players in 2007, ranging from U5 to U19. These teams play out of our four
multi-purpose clubs: Cascade Soccer Club, Highlands Soccer Club, Soccer Club
of Renton East (SCORE), and Tukwila-Skyway Soccer Club (TUSK); and our new
Premier Club, Greater Renton FC.
The introduction of Greater Renton FC fills a gap in our support of the
development of soccer players and coaches at the highest levels of play. Under
Director of Coaching Leighton O’Brien and Youth Development Director Viet
Nguyen, the club is completing a very successful first year.
Our TUSK Club continues their track record of extending the game of soccer to
the community. We had another great year for TOPSoccer in GRJSA, run by the
wonderful volunteers in TUSK. A special thank you to Rochelle Leonardo and
Alice Russell for all of their work in building this program, and all the volunteers
who help to make it a success.
In addition TUSK took on diversity in our soccer community this year, working
with Soccer in Scouting to bring new players and coaches into Washington Youth
Soccer while this created significant challenges, Scott Elston and his team have
been pioneers in expanding the reach of Washington Youth Soccer We are
looking forward to bringing the beautiful game to more players, coaches, and
referees in 2008.
HIGHLINE SOCCER ASSOCIATION
Respectfully submitted by David Marincovich
2006/2007 saw an improvement in the numbers for HSA and a great deal of
improvement in the soccer programs being offered. Two (2) of our own are
representing District III as coach of the year candidates. HSA is looking forward
to having the MLS in Seattle and our involvement with the new team. We are
expecting many new things within the soccer community and are looking
forward advancing the youth program in the state of Washington
KENT YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
No Report Submitted
MAPLE VALLEY SOCCER ASSOCIATION
No Report Submitted
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MOUNT RAINIER SOCCER ASSOCIATION
No Report Submitted
NARROWS YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
No Report Submitted
TACOMA-PIERCE COUNTY JUNIOR SOCCER ASSOCIATION
Respectfully submitted by Henry Robicheau
Tacoma Pierce County Junior Soccer Association completed yet another very
successful year, and once again proved that much can be accomplished when
volunteers work together for the common good. The U-11 league reshuffle
again culminated with the Leanne Ehnat Championship, which continues to be a
big hit with our membership. Based on feedback from our clubs over the past
few years, TPCJSA elected to expand the League Championship concept to the
U12 age group. Pending any major obstacles, we plan to continue expanding
the League Championship to additional age groups each year. One of our
primary goals for 2007 was to become more proactive in our communication to
our members. This goal resulted in timely publishing of meeting minutes, an
update to our website, and the implementation of a new game scheduler
program. Although the scheduler programming required a little “tweaking” in
response to member feedback, we believe that it is “just what the Doctor
ordered.” We hope our member clubs, their administrators, coaches and
families find our website informative and appealing. Please also keep in mind
that the website is a work in progress – share your input with the board for
those things that might make your soccer experience easier, more fun, or more
interesting.
I would like to encourage everyone to get involved and be a part of this great
sport. Become an integral part of your child’s fun times. Dare to get off the
sideline and offer assistance to your child’s team, club or the association. We all
live in busy times and sometimes we feel we have little time to help. More often
than not, this small amount of time may be all that is needed to complete a
small project, or cover a small task of a larger project. . Enhance your child’s
soccer experience by assisting us to continually improve our programs for the
enjoyment of the kids.
Please remember on game day that the young referee you might be yelling at is
learning too; heck, he/she might even be your neighbor’s son or daughter.
Please treat these young referees like they are your own. To coin an old phase
and show my age, “Tread lightly.”
Thanks for allowing me to serve as President of this fine association.
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DISTRICT IV
No Report Submitted
KITSAP PENINSULA YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
Respectfully submitted by Julie Jones
The year of 2007 has been a year of learning and growing for the Kitsap
Peninsula Youth Soccer Association. Team building and improved
communications within the Executive Board of KPYSA reached higher levels of
unity and provided a solid direction within the Executive Board.
FC Crush was added as a Club in March 2007 through mediation with
Washington Youth Soccer to the Association bringing the total to seven Clubs
affiliated with the Association.
General Elections were held at our Annual General Meeting in March of 2007.
The following officers were elected into office for the Executive Board for KPYSA:
Vice President of Administration
Walt Myers
Vice President of Competition
Steve Wright
Secretary
Julie Jones
The Rules Committee spent many hours meeting and reviewing the KPYSA
governing documents, and several proposals were presented at the AGM and the
majority was approved. The importance of a governing Rules committee was
recognized and continued to meet throughout the year of 2007 and has several
more changes that will be brought forth for the 2008 AGM.
In April, the newly elected VP of Competition resigned due to personal reasons.
The President, George Campbell brought forth and asked for the Executive
Boards approval of Paul Sherry for VP of Competition. Paul’s resume for his
soccer experience was excellent and with the Executive’s Board approval, Paul
was appointed the Vice President of Competition in May 2007.
Several Clubs came to KPYSA seeking help for various concerns. Many Clubs
welcomed the leadership from KPYSA and worked well with the Association to
improve governing documents, help with process of a general meeting,
communications, BONZI assistance, scheduling assistance and general questions
asked randomly. Again the importance of committing as an elected volunteer to
attend the required meetings was a large influence of problems some Clubs
experienced. Without a quorum, no business can be held, thus attendance is a
great commitment for all Executive Board members. The clarity of this was
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shown through with a Member Club that had been unable to effectively
communicate and carry out business for the Club due to their Executive Board
membership absenteeism at meetings; there fore a quorum could to be met.
This Club struggled the entire year of 2007, even with the Association and
District IV’s guidance and presence, the Club could not manage to put aside
personal feelings and go forward for the kids and membership of the Club. A
newly appointed President of the Club hopes to lead the Club into better
communications and guidance for 2008. The extra meetings, planning and
preparing for the Elected Association officers added many hours of volunteering
for the community that the elected Officers considered as their responsibility to
the Membership.
The Association and member Representatives were encouraged by the
attendance of a general meeting by the President of Washington Youth Soccer,
Doug Andreassen. Doug joined our group and took the time to speak about his
vision and goals for Washington Youth Soccer, improvements that he has
personal passion for and improved customer service to the Membership of
Washington Youth Soccer Doug’s attendance and openness to share goals,
visions and changes that already had taken place was refreshing and inspiring.
The group strongly supports Doug in his future as President of Washington
Youth Soccer. The changes within the State office have been a positive change
and communications from the President himself have been timely, positive and
open.
KPYSA currently has seven Clubs affiliated with the Association.
The treasurers report notes there are 4060 players currently under the umbrella
of KPYSA, slightly less then 2006, even with the increase of an additional Club.
The following is the 2007 Financial Report from the Treasurer:
Coaching Clinics held for 2007 included a Mod Coaches Clinic and an E and D
clinic. The future education for coaches should not as cumbersome to organize
and schedule as the current system, improvements need to be made, the
Association is a middle man of middle mans in this scheduling debacle.
A positive for the year 2007 was the decrease of reported poor sideline
behavior. Although there is still a lot of room for improvement, the decrease was
significant from prior year 2006. The continued communication efforts from all
members will be needed to continue in a positive manner.
Communications will still continue to be a goal for KPYSA and all Club
Membership. Working together a gap can be closed with communications to the
general membership as well as the Executive Memberships of KPYSA.
As the year ended it has been strongly recognized that filling positions is not the
most important thing for Clubs and Association Board positions. The most
important lesson learned would be that when we fill a position are we able to
meet the expectations of the job requirements and fulfill our commitment to the
membership in which we accepted the position. Volunteers are vital to any
organization, however, the development and growth of the membership is vital
to have volunteers meet the expectations of those they represent, whether it be
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attending a monthly meeting, lining fields, sending out communications or
picking up trash on the sideline before leaving the field at the end of a game. As
elected volunteers we need to reach within ourselves and ask the tough
questions, can I commit? Can I meet the elected position requirements? Before
deciding on important process changes ask yourself and your fellow Board
members “How will this affect the Kids and the membership I represent”?
NORTHWEST SOUND YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
Respectfully submitted by Louis Bond
Northwest Sound Youth Soccer Association represents 3 clubs Bainbridge Island
Youth Soccer Club, Jefferson County Soccer Club and North Kitsap Soccer Club
geographically encompassing North Kitsap and Jefferson County which is about
1 hour drive time from the furthest points of Bainbridge Island and Port
Townsend. NSYSA represents approximately 2,500 players playing soccer from
ages of 5 to 19 at the Micro, Small Sided, Full Sided, Select and TOP Soccer
levels.
All three clubs have done a good job of recruiting administrative volunteers for
their boards and an outstanding job of retaining, recruiting and promoting coach
development at all levels. North Kitsap is the only club within the association
that offered micro soccer for the U6's and all three clubs had small sided teams
that competed with the association run leagues for U7-U10. Our recreational
U11 - U19 teams played in a District 4 sanctioned league competing with clubs
within KPYSA and OYSA traveling as far away as North Mason and Sequim to
Bainbridge which can be as much as 2 hours driving time. Select Teams played
within District 4, District 3, District 1 and Washington Youth Soccer leagues
based on appropriate competitive levels of play. 2 of our clubs now have a TOP
Soccer program and we are excited to have another youth segment within our
communities able to participate having fun with soccer.
We have 2 clubs who had annual soccer tournaments with North Kitsap hosting
the popular Viking Cup in its 23rd year on Memorial Day Weekend and
Bainbridge Soccer Club running a 4v4 Wooden Spoon tournament on Saturday
of the Labor Day weekend. We also have teams participating in District 4
Soccer to the Maxx for U7-U10 jamboree and President's Cup both in
November, LPT's, Commissioner's Cup, Challenge Cup and Championship Cup all
run by Washington Youth Soccer.
NSYSA has been a good soccer partner within District 4 and Washington Youth
Soccer faithfully participating in Leadership within District 4's President Cup,
State Cup Committee member and actively participating at both D4 and
Washington Youth Soccer events such as Soccer Fair, Soccer Summit, D4 Fields
for our Future committee, competition committee and making all Washington
Youth Soccer and D4 meetings.
As discussed in prior annual reports 2 of our clubs, Bainbridge and North Kitsap
have had field shortages and experience field closures at the end of their fall
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seasons and this past year was no different. The good news is we finally have
our first field turf field at Kingston High School with North Kitsap Soccer Club,
but it has no lights at the moment. Bainbridge Island will have a field turf field
coming on line in October of 2008 and both Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap
will have 2-3 more field turf fields coming on line for fall of 2009. KPYSA has
been a very good neighbor by allowing us to play games and even schedule
some practice time when field space was available. Roberto Alvarez with the
Washington State Referee Youth Association also came along side and helped
NSYSA teams with referee coverage at Starfire when we were unable to find a
home field within District 4.
Jefferson County Soccer Club had great difficulties early in the season with
referee coverage due to their travel distance and being a small club. Kristin
Berg, the club president recruited and worked closely with the Kitsap Soccer
Referee Association, District 4 and NSYSA for helping with training for an
assignor and centers and AR's and coverage and is now our top club for referee
coverage for all games.
NSYSA is committed to continuing to work with District 4 and Washington State
Youth Soccer Association on helping evolve our sport and improving the
experience for our members. We know we have many challenges before us with
new calendars etc, but believe that long term with some thoughtful changes and
tweaking that NSYSA as will D4 and Washington Youth Soccer will remain a
strong and vibrant youth organization.
OLYMPIC YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
Respectfully submitted by Tom Harris
Participation:
Between the 3 clubs, PAYCS, SJSC, and Storm King Soccer Club, the Association
had about 1000 participants. PAYSC and SJSC each ran fall leagues for U8 and
U6, while they ran a combined league for U10 and above for both boys and
girls. In addition Storm King had five teams that played in Dist. IV and in
District I. Storm King continues to be frustrated by District III's refusal to play
OYSA teams. During the spring of 2007 two Jefferson county teams played in
the joint PAYSC and SJSC league for U10 and above. In addition two U19 girls
teams from OYSA played in "friendly" league with teams from Jefferson County
and North Kitsap.
Fields:
Each club currently has a fields initiative underway. SJSC is looking at ways to
fund the development of 15 acres of city property that has been committed
to soccer fields and a tennis courts. The Storm King fields should be bought by
Clallam County this spring and kept as designated fields with Storm King
continuing to do the maintenance. A new field house covered by an inflatable
bubble has recently arrived in PA. When the structure is completed half of it
(150' x 100') will be covered in some sort of synthetic turf for soccer.
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Changes in Boards:
Ken Garling took over President of SJSC this year, and Tom Harris moved into
the Secretary's position at OYSA. The PAYSC board has remained basically
unchanged during 2007.
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DISTRICT V
No Report Submitted
COLUMBIA YOUTH SOCCER FEDERATION
No Report Submitted.
COWLITZ YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
No report submitted.
EAST COUNTY YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
No report submitted.
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DISTRICT VII
Respectfully submitted by Mike Terris
Once again we are given the opportunity to share our experiences and successes of this
past year. District 6 is the largest geographical area Washington Youth Soccer has, and
we have a unique range of Association sizes. District 6 covers approximately 42,000
square miles in area and our teams must some times commit to a 7-8 hour roundtrip
road trip to compete. While these are kept to a minimum teams know they may have a
100-180 mile drive to a game a few times a season.
Washington Youth Soccer District 6 host both a fall and spring Intra-Association League
each which contains an average of 250 teams ranging from U-12 thru U-19 from our 11
Associations. We offer multi-age brackets at U-12 thru U-15 to utilize our large
geographical area and help minimize travel time. We also implemented a High School
division for our boys to play in the fall and the girls to play in the spring for the most
competitive teams to play in.
We are continuing our commitment for our Referee Development and Mentoring
Program and also our Coaches Development Program. We have upped our Scholarship
Program from 2-$1,000 Scholarships to 4-$2,000 Scholarships.
Our executive board held Town Hall Meetings across the district this past winter to get
feedback from our members to better understand the many diverse needs of our
members. While coming up with new ways to improve the league, we also discussed a
new commitment to promoting participation in the sport we all love through out the
district. We still face several challenges as we move ahead. The winter has caused
many delays for our teams participating in the various state cups. Our clubs are making
decisions to help meet the requirements of the new state calendar. And we still hope to
improve exposure of our talented players for ODP, some thing we feel still needs
considerable improvements.
In conclusion, as we remain committed to our member associations, it is our final hope
that we can work with Washington Youth Soccer to help them better understand the
unique needs of our district and participate in our many improvements and successes. I
would also like to take this time to thank my fellow board members for all their hard
work throughout the district without them this district does not run: Alternate
Commissioner; John Wright, Director of Administration; Bill Dittman, Director of
Competition; Jeff Hulse, Treasure; Steve Scranton, Director of Tournaments; Scott Ruf,
Director of Coaching; George Hageage, and Secretary; Cindy Gagne THANK YOU!
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COLUMBIA BASIN YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
No Report Submitted
KITTITAS VALLEY YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
No Report Submitted
LOWER YAKIMA VALLEY YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
No Report Submitted
NORTH CENTRAL YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
Respectfully submitted Dotti Wilson Secretary and Cindy Gagne, President
Club reports:
Methow: Mary Moseley reported 23 U-15 registered, composing two teams and 12 U-12
registered. The U-12 game schedule has been sent out. Some changes need to be made
concerning the end of season tournament and
where games are played.
River Valley: Randy Gates stated that half of this club's board is new, so they are
learning their responsibilities. U-6 age players have registered enough for 11 teams,
double the number from previous season. U-15 needs referees.
Tonasket: Andrea Field reported a total of 18 teams registered 187 players. The club is
fully supplied with coaches and sponsors. All games will be at the Lagoons. Tonasket
Youth Soccer will be the host of the inter-Association “tournament” on May 17th.
Oroville: No report at this time
We are very excited to announce that the effort that began in 1996 with the acceptance
of high school soccer in Omak; every school in Okanogan County [territorial boundary
for North Central Youth Soccer], as of this spring, has a soccer team for both genders!
Election of Officers:
Dotti Wilson secretary, presented the slate of nominees for the
offices of President, Director of Competition and Registrar. There
were no nominations from the floor.
The following were elected for 2-year terms expiring spring 2010.
President: Cindy Gagne
Director of Competition/Referee Assignor: Bill Gagne
Registrar: Dave Colbert
Sandy Colbert, treasurer reported $3,077.10: annual fiscal report to follow.
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PULLMAN YOUTH SOCCER CLUB ASSOCIATION
Respectfully submitted by Lorie A. Druffel
The Pullman Soccer Association is made of one club with eight to nine teams ranging
from U-10 to U-18 age divisions. Our younger division teams participate in the Idaho
District I soccer organization (Northwest League) utilizing a 8 v 8 playing format, while
our older U-12 age division and up participate in the Washington Youth Soccer District 6
league playing 11 v 11. In the fall of 2007, our association had 10 teams and also
sponsored the a neighboring Colfax team. We will have a total of 9 teams for the 2008
spring playing season.
In reflecting upon the past year, I believe our relationship has grown with our
representing District’s administration. With opportunities to participate in Soccer
Summit and a Town Hall meeting in November, we have come to better understand the
soccer environment outside of our small community, and I feel they have began to
understand ours. As several PSC Board of Director’s position changes occur beginning
June of 2008, it will still be Pullman Soccer Association’s commitment to continue to
grow and stay directly involved within the District 6 structure.
Pullman Soccer Association took on sponsorship of small club (1 team) for a neighboring
community. A contract was signed by Colfax, and for the most part they abided by the
policies of the District and PSC. However, we experienced difficulties in getting their
registration completed, and they ended up forcing a forfeiture in league play at season
end. The experience was not enough of a positive relationship for PSC to continue this
sponsorship. Rather, we are asking Colfax to let their players be absorbed into the
Pullman program. There are several Colfax registrants to our Pullman teams this spring.
As many associations are experiencing, we also continue to struggle with not having
enough referees to cover games. The local referee association serves Pullman, Moscow,
Lewiston, Clarkston, Genesee and Orofino regions, as well as the needs of the WSU
Soccer Sports Clubs. Pullman Soccer Association is trying to promote the involvement of
older players, parents and other volunteers to certify in hopes of improving the
situation. Certification clinics are offered twice yearly with the next to be held in March
2008.
The Pullman Soccer Club goals for next year: Our team of highly dedicated volunteers
which includes coaches, managers and board members, have hopes of continued
improvement in developing skills in our coaches and players, while providing a organized
platform to conduct the business of the Pullman Soccer Association. It is also our goal
to continue to create positive relationships with District management, teams and
coaches.
SPOKANE VALLEY JUNIOR SOCCER ASSOCIATION
Respectfully submitted by Scott Smits
The year 2007 was a tough year of minimum growth and financial restructuring for the
Spokane Valley Junior Soccer Association. Additional responsibility to the office staff
resulted in increased personnel. We walked a fine line between utilizing Plantes Ferry to
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its fullest potential and keeping it in pristine condition so it can continue to be known as
a premier soccer complex. Our Board of Directors has renewed their passion for soccer
at the recreational level. The recreational program has been identified by our Board of
Directors as an area to concentrate their efforts on for restructuring. The target goals for
this are not only increased retention, but an increased quality of coaching as well as
consistent curriculum, and an overall better experience for each participating player.
The changes we made in 2006 in regards to the association’s involvement with our three
clubs in how they conduct their business has been fairly successful. It has become very
obvious to me that the continued cooperation with our three clubs is vital to the success
of all soccer activities within our boundaries. The training of entry level recreational
coaches will only be successful by having them exposed to the highest quality of
experienced trainers as possible, which means using the existing club trainers. The
states regional coaching directors program albeit an apparently successful program, isn’t
an easily accessible program for the geographical territory it is forced to cover.
We are very pleased with the continued working relationship we have developed with
Spokane Youth Sports. With the continued support of our neighboring association we are
comfortable that we can continue to increase the quality of the product we are
providing. The cooperation we have experienced with SYSA this past year has been very,
very encouraging. I know that the cooperative projects we have started to implement
together will only increase the good of the game in the greater Spokane area.
I only hope we can improve our relationship with our area and state level referee
administrators. The lack of cooperation these area administrators exercise when
scheduling entry and continuing education courses is frustrating at best. The need to
increase retention of existing referees is only matched by the need to increase the
number of entry level referees introduced into the system. I truly believe that our
players make better referees. When I see these administrators fail to cooperate with
organizations anxious to sponsor entry level referee clinics, it causes me grave concerns.
I only hope to be able to increase our cooperation with the area administrator so that we
can increase the quantity of entry level and continuing education course dates. With the
huge need for referees at its all time high, hopefully this cooperative attitude will in turn
increase the quality of existing referees, expand the quantity of new referees, and
increase the retention rate of the existing pool of referee’s at all levels. This will only
better the game for all of us.
With the continued support of our BOD and the strict compliance with our established 5year business plan for SpVJSA and Plantes Ferry, we have a solid foundation for
bettering our programs and creating a facility which can and will be recognized as
standout complex on a national basis. We are enthusiastically looking forward to an even
better 2008!
SPOKANE YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATION-SOCCER
Respectfully submitted by Ryan Spencer
Spokane Youth Sports Association-Soccer had maintained its registration numbers for
this year and is looking to increase those numbers for the next fall season. SYSAS hosts
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two tournaments each year at the Dwight Merkel Complex. The Wendle Tournament
and Jamboree is for our recreational teams and the Spring Classic Soccer Tournament is
for our select level teams. The Wendle Tournament and Jamboree was a great success
this year with over 270 teams participating. The Spring Classic had over 75 teams
participating including 15 teams from Canada.
SYSAS had over 4000 kids and 432 teams registered for the 2006 spring and 2006 fall
season for recreational soccer. SYSAS offers an U6 program for the fifth time this year
and it continues to show growth and success in our community. We offered a spring
only coed U5 league that has also been a huge success. For our U5 program we partner
with the Skyhawks Sports Academy. Skyhawks provides coaches on Saturdays who do
a great job introducing soccer to our U5 players. We use this program as an educational
tool not only for our participants but for their parents as well. We encourage the
involvement of the parents in the program and we also let them know that next year we
will be counting on one of them to be a U6 coach.
SYSAS provided 47 teams for the District 6 league in the fall and have 44 teams playing
this spring. The Spokane Shadow Youth Club, the association’s only premier club,
provided 10 teams for the Washington State Youth League and 8 for the Premier
Developmental League. We also were able to place six teams in the 2007/2008 State
Cup Tournament.
We continue to offer online registration for our participants which has allowed us to
better our customer service and provide more opportunities for our young players. Our
online registration has been a huge success with over 80% of our participants choosing
to register via the internet.
Last spring SYSAS implemented a zero tolerance policy when it comes to referee abuse
to help retain our youth referees. We also set up a disciplinary committee to respond to
cases of referee abuse. We have also assigned Field Marshals to our 4 major soccer
complexes on Saturdays to mentor our young referees and monitor games. Both these
programs have made a big difference in the retention of referees.
SYSAS also offered winter- Indoor Soccer. We have over 700 kids participating in the
program and have had a great response from our participants.
We would like also to take time to thank our many coaches, managers, referees and all
the parents and board members for their dedication in keeping our soccer program
moving forward. We are continually looking for ways to improve the program so that or
kids are given the best support and opportunities to succeed. Our biggest purpose is to
promote soccer as a healthy, life changing, team-building experience that will continue
with them, even as they leave the sport and tackle their futures.
Our goal in the upcoming 2008 season is to work on further developing our players at all
levels through local clinics, getting more of our coaches trained at the E and D level
clinics, and to continue to promote soccer at all levels in Spokane. We see great
opportunities for us this coming year as we anticipate the challenges ahead.
We look forward to 2008 as a year of further growth and development in our program,
and more importantly our players. We have a great group of volunteers at all levels,
from the teams to the board members.
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TRI-CITIES YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
Respectfully submitted by Mike Nolan
The T-CYSA President oversees all activities of T-CYSA and the work of the board
members, serves as chair of the annual general meeting and all board meetings. The
president sees that all bylaws, rules of competition, and guidelines of T-CYSA are
executed. The president establishes committees and appoints administrators, as
required. The president is responsible for hiring, termination, and performance
evaluations for the office manager and other paid staff. Performance evaluations will be
presented to the board on an annual basis. I would first like to thank the board,
coaches, referees, and other volunteer for your support in providing your time and talent
to the youth soccer community.
2006-2007 has been a challenging year. With three exceptions, association officers have
changed. I took over in May. Not all positions have been filled, which has required
others to step up and take on additional responsibilities. Two key positions have been
unfilled for a number of months: Director of Communications and Director of
Tournaments. These are key positions that, if they continue to be vacant, hurt our ability
to promote the association and the great game of youth soccer the ability to host quality
tournaments, which promotes our complex, community and the ability to make revenue.
Office staff has had to step up and perform some of the tasks I want to thank those that
were not on the board when this year began, but stepped up to fill key positions:
Tom Brewer - Treasurer Stephanie Koerner – Tournaments, then VP Admin
Dave Long – VP Competition Greg Grogan – Kennewick Director
Chris Smith Three Rivers Angela Hendricks – Pasco Director
And to those who started the year:
Tanya Martinez – Richland Director Dave Elegy – West Richland Director
Greg Thomas – VP Development and Webmaster
Looking into the future, there are a number of things we need to improve upon:
• Making it easier for people to register their children to play by providing an
option to register by paper registration.
• Better coordination of volunteers for field setup, concessions, and uniform
ordering
• Adding uniform ordering to the registration process
• Soliciting sponsors to raise funds for complex improvements, such as lights
(before the houses are built) and field turf for the bowl
• Replacement of equipment that is showing its age (goals, etc.)
• Increasing the player base
• Treating everyone with respect. What I mean here is there have been issues
associated with verbal abuse of referees by parents and coaches. This must
stop, as it has an adverse effect on retention of referees.
Thank you to those of you that have supported me, the association, and the game of
soccer. We should all take pride in driving by the complex and seeing the players and
parents enjoying the game.
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WALLA WALLA YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
Respectfully submitted by Frank Skorina
WWYSA consists of the Blue Mountain Soccer Club, which is the club for select and
premier teams in the Walla Walla/College Place/Milton-Freewater area. The rec soccer
program was spun off to the city of Walla Walla in Fall 2005. WWYSA also provides
registration support for Clarkston.
BMSC
For Fall 2007, the club had 7 select teams in district play (BU-12, BU-13, BU-14, BU-19,
GU-12, GU-13, GU-14), down from 8 the previous year, and one premier team, at BU-15
that requalified for P2. Three of these teams entered tournaments outside the district
with only one team entering winter state cup play (BU-12)Approximately 75% of our
male players are from homes where Spanish is the primary language along with a
number of coaches. This has been necessary to have a viable boys program and has
raised the level of play. There has been no problem with this player diversity. The
number of scholarships awarded has increased. The club has hired a coaching director,
Mike Washington of Whitman College. He is increasing professionalism within the club
and is providing support for coach training and team management.
City of Walla Walla
In Fall 2007, the rec soccer program had 1054 players on 116 teams in age groups U-6
to U-15. This is an increase of over 5%. Sixty-three percent of the coaches were NYSCA
certified. The City also provided a winter indoor league with 298 players on 31 teams.
The teams are mixed boy/girl and are over two grades (1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8). A new
kindergarten division attracted two teams. The City also provides registration for the
Warriors Soccer Academy, a 5-week program for ages 5-11 with coaching provided by
the players at Walla Walla Community College.
Referee Program
For years now, over 90% of rec soccer games U-10 and above have had a certified
referee. In the past, parent volunteers would referee at the younger age groups.
Beginning this year, club soccer players refereed these younger age groups. This
program exceeded expectations. The feedback from rec coaches and parents was
excellent and select teams earned some needed cash. Eighty-nine percent of the games
were covered. Some referees were as young as 10 years old (refereeing a U-6 game),
and all referees were volunteers. This program will continue next year.
Summary
Youth soccer is thriving in the Walla Walla valley and we are looking forward to the
challenges ahead.
WENATCHEE VALLEY YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
Respectfully submitted by Erik S. Bakke, Sr.
The Wenatchee Valley Youth Soccer Association (“WVYSA”) is comprised of 4
recreational level clubs and one select/premier level club. The recreational clubs are the
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Big River Soccer Club, Cashmere Soccer Club, Leavenworth Soccer Club, and the
Wenatchee Soccer Club. Our Select and Premier club is Wenatchee Valley Interassociation League of District 6, Select and Premier Soccer/Wenatchee Fire Futbol Club
(“WVIAL”). Together, the 6 member clubs represent over 2200 registered players who
reside in Chelan and Douglas Counties. The following were elected officers of the Board:
Erik S. Bakke, Sr., President; Richard Bliggenstorfer, Vice President of Administration;
Jennifer Eakle, Registrar/COO/ Secretary; John Janney Treasurer; Mike Osborn, VP of
Development; Kevin Overbay, VP of Competition; and Mark Osborn, VP of Coaching and
Education, and Kevin Rimes, VP of Community Relations. Following is a brief survey of
the activities or our member clubs:
Big River Soccer Club: This year Big River began by purchasing new #3, and #4 balls,
along with all new equipment bags, goalie gloves, practice jerseys. Big River registration
went very smoothly with 90% of registrants registering online with the Bonzi system.
Again this year we required all parents, players and coaches to sign code of conducts.
Surprisingly enough this was the first year we did not have any problems at all. The
majority of all games did not have official referees, which meant coaches and parents
had to referee their own games. There were a lot of complaints pertaining to this matter
and we are hoping to be able to provide more referees for the 2008 season by providing
more opportunities for the public to get certified.
In October we held our end of season meeting with the members and held an election:
President- Jana Auvil; Vice-President- Ryan Rush; Registrar- Tami Gurnard; CoachingDavid Kolde; Secretary- Lindsay Koch; Communications- Rene Baum; FundraisingJessica Wiggs; Sponsorship/Uniforms- Jackie Squire; Equipment- Danny Rookard; and
Fields- Brian Brett.
Participants registeredCoaches RegisteredAssistant Coaches RegisteredTotal Teams-
763
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Cashmere Soccer Club: We enjoyed the participation of more than 275 players for 32
teams, and we are in solid financial shape. We used BONZI for the first time and thought
the software a bit clumsy, it did worked well for us. We conducted a coach’s clinic that
was well attended and well received; we’ll do at least 2 next year.
On the down side, we had a team fold because the coaches just weren’t interested, and
we also couldn’t field a team for U12 & U13 boys, which was sad. We referred 3 of our
boys in that age group to the Wenatchee Soccer Club, and 4 others in that age group
were refunded their money. We believe we also need a more involved treasurer, which
we’ve found. As is common in volunteer organizations, we need more board members,
which we are working hard to find and the club is working on systematizing our activities
and defining board roles.
Leavenworth Soccer Club: This club failed has again failed to submit a report after
several requests to do so.
Wenatchee Soccer Club: The Wenatchee Soccer Club experienced a great deal of
change in 2007. With the exception of 2 of our board members (Bill Leiber and Sabrina
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Douglas), we brought on 6 new officers including a new president. In addition, all of our
forms and documents were lost in a fire, so we had to in a very short amount of time
get ready for the Fall 2007 season. In spite of this, we managed to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Create a new website with online registration,
Conduct a Fall coaches and sponsors banquet,
Work with the Wenatchee Fire to kick off the soccer season,
Get more sponsors than we had teams,
Provide our players with actual soccer jerseys, and
Still end up fiscally more stable than the previous year.
This is a tribute to the quality of individuals we have now that are on our board.
In addition, we are looking to make 2008 an even more successful year by providing
affordable youth soccer camps, providing our players and coaches with an online
monthly newsletter, and working with the city to provide much needed soccer fields for
our youth.
WVIAL/WENATCHEE FIRE FUTBOL CLUB: Calendar year 2007 brought many changes to
our club. Due to some misfortunes this past year we have no records to refer to in
quantifying our successes and failures. Not withstanding that fact, there is little doubt
we can say that this year was a success for our club.
In the past we have struggled with gaining participation, interest and support from the
community. The Board of Directors that started 2007 have done a wonderful job of
holding the club together, and making the 2007 soccer season a success. Their hard
work and effort resulted in a club that is comprised of 211 kids playing on teams ranging
in age from Ulf’s thru U-18’s.
The 2007 Apple Cup Tournament was also a great success with 102 teams participating
from the U-10 thru U-18 age groups from throughout Washington. This tournament has
long been the primary source of working capital for our club and this year is no
exception, the tournament provided a fiscal life raft for the club.
We have drastically changed our record keeping and fiscal accountability this past year
and for this reason we are able say with confidence that the success of the 2007 Apple
Cup tournament has put us in a financially secure position, for now. The circumstances
that prevented us from maintaining past records also makes the 2008 picture of
operating expenses somewhat of a guessing game, but we are confident that finances
will be comfortably sustainable.
In November 2007, new board members were elected to fill the positions of outgoing
members (these members have asterisks in the list below). Since November, our club
has worked with the WSYSA to get back into good standing. Our board members have
participated in Association meetings, as well as State (as representatives of the
association) and inter-association meetings. Our current board members are eager to
promote soccer in the Wenatchee Valley and are excited to continue building the
strength of our own Club.
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Along these lines we are working to pass appropriate bylaws, build the strength of our
cadre of coaches and their credentials, establish an atmosphere that focuses on
club/team unity rather than individual teams, build and maintain appropriate budgets
and build a high-quality website (www.wenatcheefirefc.org). Also important to our board
is to begin tapping into the skills-rich player pool represented by the local Hispanic
population, which has historically been neglected by a lack of communication and
awareness. In other words, our board is optimistic that we can do better to attract more
participation by becoming better organized, communicating more, and being proactive in
the soccer community.
Board Members:
James Dickinson,
Sheila Hodges,
Ginger Roberts,
Rich Hendrickson,
Javiar Alejandrez,
Kelly This,
Darci Carlson,
President
President@wenatcheefirefc.org
Vice President
VicePresident@wenatcheefirefc.org
Registrar
Registrar@wenatcheefirefc.org
AIL Representative IAL_Rep@wenatcheefirefc.org
Communications Communications@wenatcheefirefc.org
Treasurer
Treasurer@wenatcheefirefc.org
Secretary
Secretary@wenatcheefirefc.org
YAKIMA YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
No report submitted.
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DISTRICT VII
Respectively submitted by Ken Phillipson
District 7 and its member Associations enjoyed a busy and successful 2007. Growth was
experienced in nearly all soccer related activities in our area. Competition, field
development, coach development, and program administration demonstrated some of
the more dramatic areas of improvement district wide.
With the vast majority of our 8,000 kids playing recreational oriented soccer, the five
Associations and District 7 have worked together to provide opportunities for kids to play
and have fun regardless of the season. In the fall, our younger teams play either inter
or intra Association competition. This insures enough teams at each age for satisfaction
from players, parents and coaches. The District 7 Fall League consists of nearly eighty
primarily recreational teams. Our more competitive teams play in other district or state
leagues. In the spring our District 7 organized 6v6 Fun League has grown to 63 teams.
This year we offered 11-aside for girls high school age, and have a 9 team league.
TCYSA and DYSA offer a summer program that attracts nearly 3000 kids. Clearly our
players are telling us they desire and support year around opportunities! Becky Scott our
Director of Competition has done a tremendous job with both of our District 7 leagues
this year. We are especially appreciative of her help in hosting our year end awards
celebration and Washington Youth Soccer town hall meeting in Montesano.
Our Associations have all been actively pursuing field development in their communities.
This is demonstrated with many new and refurbished field dedications this year
throughout our region. Each of our Associations is very proud of their efforts and results
this year in field development.
David Cross our Director of Development is currently coordinating coaches and referee
training with the associations and Washington Youth Soccer, to insure training
opportunities exist in all areas of our region. This year he helped coordinate E and D
license courses as well as instructing coaching and referee modules. The District
contributes $3000 annually for this important training.
Congratulations to our Girls Coach of the Year Randy Sanford, Boys Coach of the Year
Matt Jones, and our Volunteer of the Year Elaine Thompson. I will be honored to host
each of you and a guest at the annual SoccerPalooza dinner.
A special thank you is extended to all of the volunteers who work everyday with and for
the kids of our district, from the clubs to the various boards. Your efforts do not go
unnoticed or unappreciated. Our success as a whole is directly tied to your independent
efforts. If we did not have these volunteers, we would not have young men and women
playing soccer every day.
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DESCHUTES YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
Respectfully submitted Bob Conrad
The past year was the second full year of existence of the
Deschutes Youth Soccer Association. Much effort was put forth in
providing additional training opportunities for DYSA recreational
players and coaches. The Association offered a series of player
clinics in the spring, fall, and winter. These clinics were staffed
and organized by members of the Blackhills Football Club, the
select Club of DYSA. A highlight of the clinics was the “Under the
Lights” player clinic offered in January and February of 2008. More
than 150 recreational players participated in this clinic which was
conducted on Friday nights on a lighted turf field in Tumwater Stadium. For many of the
players it was their first opportunity to play on a lighted, turf field which was the source
of much excitement. Additionally, the Association will have sponsored a full range of
coaching clinics during the period April 2007 thru June 2008.
DYSA hosted the President Cup finals at Tumwater and Olympia High School Stadiums
on December 8 and 9. Thirty recreational teams from across the state converged on
Tumwater/Olympia for a weekend of championship soccer. Despite a snowy start to the
day on Sunday, all games were played as scheduled and 15 teams were crowned
President’s Cup champions.
Also, eight teams from the Blackhills Football Club (BHFC) qualified to play in a
Washington Youth Soccer State League in 2007/2008. Of those, the U14, U15, and U16
Boys teams all qualified for promotion from Division III to Division II. In addition, the
BHFC U17 Boys team won the 2008 Challenge Cup.
FOOTHILLS YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
No Report Submitted
GRAYS HARBOR YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
No Report Submitted
LEWIS COUNTY YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
No Report Submitted
THURSTON COUNTY YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
Respectfully submitted by Brian Cregg
The past year has been very successful, with considerable progress made in youth
player and volunteer participation. Player participation rates increased more than 10%,
with player numbers totaling in excess of 2,000 for the year ending April 2008. A
significant number of these played multiple seasons. More than 20% of our players are
in the U-7 and younger age brackets, evidence that the growth potential for future years
is very significant.
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TCYSA facilitated soccer leagues in spring, summer and fall. The recreational summer
league included an inter-association league for U8 and older children. Participation in
state tournaments included four teams in the President’s Cup, six in the Commissioners’
Cup, three in the Challenge Cup and two in the Championship Cup. We also organized a
tournament for U12 and older teams in late spring 2007.
We have focused on building the quality of the soccer experience through coach, referee
and player development. For example, players in the competitive soccer leagues now
participate in a residential camp early in the soccer year to develop soccer skills and
build team-work. TCYSA has facilitated clinics and provided tools to new coaches and
referees. We developed a coaches’ handbook with emphasis on coaching skills and codes
of conduct. We also developed a laminated card for referees with helpful hints and a
summary of the modified soccer rules for U8-U11 players. This initiative was undertaken
with support from our local referee assignor. At individual club level our focus on the
attraction and retention of committed coaches is delivering positive results.
In directing the association and our clubs, significant emphasis has been placed on
prudent financial management. This included the development of a financial model to
guide the pricing of recreational soccer so that costs are covered by the clubs’ income. It
also enables the clubs to manage costs so that participation is affordable to families of
more limited means. TCYSA and its clubs are financially liquid, with volunteers capable
of serving the growing soccer community in Thurston County.
All of the Officer and Club Representative positions on the TCYSA board are filled with
active and committed volunteers. The board reflects the diversity of the population we
serve and its members possess the range of soccer and administrative skills required to
deliver a quality soccer experience. The clubs within TCYSA are also managed by very
active, experienced boards of directors. The association’s clubs provided two officers to
the District 7 Board.
Looking forward, we are planning a recreational tournament for summer 2008 focused
on the U8-U11 age groups, a population that is underserved in Washington. As an
association we are committed to influencing the development of a positive soccer
experience for all participants. The availability of good quality, affordable fields is
probably the most significant challenge we face in serving the growing soccer
community in our area.
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A BRIEF HISTORY
May 2007-April 2008
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A BRIEF HISTORY OF WASHINGTON YOUTH SOCCER
Part of this history of the Washington Youth Soccer was originally composed by Tommy
Grieve, our publicist in the 70’s, and has been updated by Ted C. Hastings and Gene
Hummels
On December 19, 1966, in Tacoma, Washington, the first steps were taken for the
Washington State Junior Soccer Association. Mike Ryan of Seattle chaired the meeting
and was appointed the first president. Jack Mickelberry of Federal Way became the first
Vice-President and Gene Gilligan of Tacoma, the first Secretary/Treasurer. Also present
at that historical meeting were Dr. Frank Hall and Dr. Geisinger of Tacoma, Hans
Vandermark and Eric Bulliman of Bellevue, and John K. Smith of Edmonds.
At first, age participation was limited to 16 through 18-year old boys but this was soon
expanded and the most dynamic organization in U.S. soccer history moved forward to
lead the soccer upsurge into the 70’s and 80’s. Girl’s soccer became a part of the
program in 1971/72 through the efforts of people like Karl Grosch who was recently
selected the first inductee into the Region IV Hall of Fame.
At the root of Washington’s soccer growth was the concept that any youngster could play
brought by Jack Goldingay from North Vancouver, British Columbia, to the Bellevue Boys
Club who started a four-team program. We owe something else to British Columbia—
probably the greatest impetus in Washington’s soccer growth was the Canadian
Exchange, which was based on team exchanges between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C.,
started by the CYO teams in the 50’s.
As we have grown and learned, we more and more recognize that all age divisions have
different needs and capabilities. In 1994, we implemented the Optimum Teaching
System, which entails micro-soccer (3 v 3) at the lowest age, building to 7-a-side before
the U-12s graduate to 11-a-side play. Emphasis is on fun and age-correct skill
development—winning is fine but not high on the priority list.
In 1994, with World Cup USA ‘94 in the offing, we hosted our first U.S. National team
game—featuring the U.S. men vs. Russia’s World Cup team—and more than 43,000
rabid soccer fans blew the roof off the Kingdome in Seattle.
Approaching our 30-year anniversary, player registration went over the 100,000 mark,
straining our field and officiating resources and bringing mixed emotions from our
Administrators—tough problems to solve, but gratifying to be part of the growth.
Our next exposure to national team play saw excited fans stuffing Tacoma’s FranklinPierce High School stadium to watch the U.S. women trounce Brazil. Familiar faces
included Washington Youth Soccer “graduate” Michelle Akers and eight other members of
the 1991 World Championship teams. Many of these players, including Michelle, starred
on the USA Women’s national team, which beat China to win the World Cup
Championship in 1999.
Such exposure whetted our appetites and we joined other soccer activists in planning
and promoting a stadium (the new Seahawks Stadium) of sufficient size to accommodate
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major competitions on natural turf—with the hope that a future Major Soccer League
expansion would give birth to the “SeaTac Jets”.
In the early 1990’s we recognized disturbing changes in societal morals, we sought to
ensure the safety of our children by having all of our volunteers checked to reveal any
history of abuse against children.
Recognizing the increased danger from drugs and violence we joined in developing risk
management programs designed to protect players, coaches and officials on and off the
soccer field. All volunteers must clear screenings now for histories of abuse and violence
through the WSP; reports of serious misconduct are dealt with swiftly and the guilty get
a “time out.”
Other great developments and news items in our recent history as a new century unfolds
include: The TPCJSA FC United BU-18 winning the National Championship; two
doubleheader matches of the Women’s 2002 Gold Cup playing in Safeco Field (set 2nd
highest attendance record in Gold Cup history); Men’s National Team match against
Honduras, also at Safeco; the Sounders’ Blast which opened play at the new Seahawks
Stadium in 2002; Washington Youth Soccer pioneering new innovations in player
development with mandate of Small Sided Game regulations; greater participation and
recognition for our TOPSoccer program.
With great excitement, we continue to see more kids playing the “game for all kids” and
they are doing it better than ever!
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HONORS
AND
AWARDS
May 2007-April 2008
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WASHINGTON YOUTH SOCCER
HONOR ROLL
Washington Youth Soccer Honor Roll is comprises of players who
have represented Washington Youth Soccer on either the Regional
(R) or National (N) ODP Teams.
Michelle Akers
Ely Allen
Amy Allman
McKenzie Barney
Justi Baumgardt
Kathryn Bennett
Tami Bennett
Melissa Bennett
Nikolas Besagno
Reese Bettinger
Caroline Brawner
Tiana Brockway
Chelsea Bumbaugh
Russell Cahill
Scott Campbell
Heather Cato
Katherine Clayton
Taylor Cochran
Katherine Deines
Nick Downing
Jody Dutra
Bree Edwards
Ben Erickson
Meotis Erickson
Matt Flynn
Amy Fournier
Sterling Flounder
Michael Francis
Michelle French
Tina Frimprong
Chance Fry
Brooke Gilbert
Tim Grey
Janae Godoy
Adrianna Gonzalez-Medina
Brent Goulet
Hannah Grieg
Ricky Greenwood
Marcus Hahneman
Devyn Hawkins
Hilary Heath
N
N
N
R
N
R
R
R
N
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
N
N
N
R
N
N
N
R
R
N
N
N
R
R
R
N
R
N
R
R
N
N
N
Chris Henderson
Sean Henderson
Lori Henry
Shannon Higgins
Brett Hite
Taylor Hoss
Emily Hurd
Paul Hurme
Stanley R. James
Jill Jensen
Erik Johnsen
Kasey Keller
Lance Killian
Jennie Kunc
Jorden Kussmann
Rob LaBelle
Tamryss Lane
Rachell Lassman
Matthew Laughlin
Lucretia Lee
Samantha Lee
Joey Mancuso
Seth Marsh
James Matern
Nicole Martinez
Sarah Martinez
Jenny Martini
Wynne McIntosh
Ellis McLoughlin
Meegan McMullin
Tim Merritt
Nancy Mikacenic
Megan Miller
Nicole Murray
Katherine Myhre
Marissa Mykines
Ciaran O’Brien
Tracy Osborne
Tiara Pittman
Erin Pochman
Lauren Previs
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N
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R
R
R
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R
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R
R
R
R
R
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N
R
R
R
R
Jeremy Proud
Kelsey Rassmussen
Katherine Reynolds
Kassandra Riozzi
Gabriella Rodriguez
Brian Scott
Ruth Scott
Annie Schefter
Brian Schmetzer
Shannon Schueren
Hope Solo
James Stark
Andres Suazo-Ramirez
Zach Tallman
Rebecca Thomas
Michelle Thornsberry
Laura Uhlmansiek
James Vert
Ava Vogel
Daniel Waltman
Mason Webb
Tammy Westinghouse
Courtney Wetzel
Daniel Wenzel
Elizabeth Wright
Kimberly Yokers
Adam Zielske
Brandon Zimmerman
Preston Zimmerman
N
N
R
R
R
R
R
N
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WASHINGTON YOUTH SOCCER
LIFE MEMBERS
Washington Youth Soccer Honorary Life Membership is granted to persons
who, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, have contributed their services in
such a manner as to warrant such recognition.
Karl Grosch
Helga Grosch
Karl-Heinz Schreiber
Jack Goldingay
1977
1977
1979
1986 *
Diana Johnson
Ron Copple
Ted Hastings
Elenore Wheeler
1991
1992
1992
1992
Ozzie Gencoz
1986 *
Dick Foster
1993
Jack Mickelberry
Harry Hawkins
Mike Ryan
Tommy Grieve
Ralph Sarff
Bev Reed
Cor Van der meer
Gerald Larson
Roy Livermore
1986
1987 *
1987
1988
1989 *
1989
1989
1990
1990
Pat Vondruska
Joan Duke
Pam Copple
Dave Painton
Frank Hall
Bobby Howe
Dick Mohrmann
Wain Jackson
Jim Holtzman
* Deceased
1994
1995
1996
1997
1997
1998
1998
2000
2000
Mill Lewis
Jim Hughes
Rod Falor
Don Stephenson
Morley
Preppernau
Gene Hummels
Jerry Posten
Leanne Ehnat
Paige Harder
Pat McNulty
Santa Krieble
2001
2003
2003
2004
2004
2005
2005
2005*
2005
2007
2007
WASHINGTON YOUTH SOCCER
HALL OF FAME
Washington Youth Soccer Hall of Fame inductees are individuals with a
minimum of five (5) years service to Washington Youth Soccer whose
contributions have enriched youth soccer by their contributions with particular
emphasis on the individual’s contributions to Washington Youth Soccer
Michelle Akers
Maxine Burns
Jack Goldingay
Ted Hastings
Cor Van der
meer
Linda Velie
Karl Grosch
Roman Struk
1999
1999
1999
1999
1999
2000
Dan Swain
2000
Betty Schmeck
Mike Ryan
2001
Tommy Grieve
2001
Robin Chalmers 2001
Karl Schreiber
Tom Webb
Frank Hall
Brian Schmetzer
Chance Fry
2003
2003
2003
2004
2004
1999
2000
2000
Jason Jones
Amy Griffin
Jan Smisek
Gerald Larson
2004
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2001
2001
2001
WASHINGTON YOUTH SOCCER
PAST PRESIDENTS
Mike Ryan
Jack Mickelberry
Tom Webb
Karl Grosch
1966-67
1967-70
1970-71
1971-77
Karl-Heinz Schreiber
Ozzie Gencoz
Gerald Larson
Pam Copple
1977-79
1979-85
1985-91
1991-97
Jim Hughes
Ron Copple
Dick Mohrmann
Wain Jackson
1997-99
1999-03
2003-05
2005-07
WASHINGTON YOUTH SOCCER
TED HASTINGS MEDIA AWARD
The Hastings Media Award is presented by Varsity Communications to individuals that
have been involved directly with Play On! as a contributor, writer, photographer,
Washington Youth Soccer volunteer or staffers. Their contributions have made an
impact on the professionalism of the paper and their work stands out and is focused on
the good of the game and/or newspaper.
1998
Ted Hastings
2002
Ozzie Boyle
1999
Rob Walker
2003
Ron Copple
2000
Dave Schumacher
2004
Linda Kautz
2001
Barbara Sharkey
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CHAMPIONS
May 2007-April 2008
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WASHINGTON YOUTH SOCCER
DAIRY FARMERS PRESIDENT’S CUP
TOURNAMENTS WINNERS BOYS
BU-11
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
CYSF
SYSA
NYSA
FWSA
CYSF
CYSF
CYSF
FWSA
HSA
FWSA
FWSA
District
District
District
District
District
1997
District 5
6
6
6
4
6
Columbia Dragons
King Cobras
Stingers
Sounders
Team United
Skyhawks
Scorpios
Totem Skyhawks
Jalisco
Lions
Totem X-Press
Eagles
Pepsi
Blaze
Hawks
Yakima Dream
Team (11aside)
Hotshots (9aside)
1998
1999
2000
2000
2001
2001
2002
2002
2003
2003
2004
2004
2005
2005
2006
2007
District 5
District 6
District 5
District 3
NSYSA
KPYSA
NYSA
CYSF
LWYSA
TPCJSA
NYSA
CBYSA
LWYSA
FWSA
CYSF
SYSA
Lightning Bolts (9aside)
Crossfire II (9aside)
Mighty Ducks (9aside)
Pumas (11aside)
Extreme (9aside)
No. Kitsap Jet (11aside)
Lightning Bolts (9aside)
Eisenhower Fireball (11aside)
Hurricanes (9aside)
SHSC Centurion (11aside)
Lions (9aside)
Moses Lake Titan (11aside)
Magic (9aside)
Legend (11aside)
LR Strikers
Blue Arrows
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
District 6
District 5
District 6
District 5
District 1
District 6
District 6
YYSA
TPCJSA
EYSA
EYSA
SYSA
TPCJSA
Pepsi
Runnin Rebels
Stompers
Huskies
Ed-Lynn Earthquake
Wolfpack
Strikers
Blue Eagles
FC Fire
Lake Hills Titans
Chargers
Lake City Hawks
Surf
BU-12
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
CYSF
CYSF
NYSA
FWSA
KPYSA
MRSA
CYSF
CYSF
WCYSA
FWSA
YYSA
District 6
District 4
Columbia Rowdies
Chargers
Phoenix
Thunderbirds
Seagulls
Firehawks
Skyhawks
Vikings
FC Rangers
Totem Cobras
Blasters
Strikers
S. Eagles
BU-13
1982
1983
TPCJSA
SYSA
Tacoma Rams
Ryan’s Raiders
1995
1996
121
District 4
District 4
Rebels
Wave
WASHINGTON YOUTH SOCCER
DAIRY FARMERS PRESIDENT’S CUP
TOURNAMENTS WINNERS BOYS
BU-13 Continued
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
TCYSA
CYSA
FWSA
GRJSA
CYSF
WIYSA
CYSF
TPCJSA
FWSA
District 5
District 1
KFC Sounders
Sting
Totem Thunderbirds
CSC United
Team United
Whidbey Islanders
Team United
Adventurers
Cobras
Blue Fire
Bullets
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
District 1
District 5
District 6
District 2
TPCJSA
SSCYSA
SSCYSA
LWYSA
SkVYSA
NarYSA
SYSA
Chili Pepper FC
Net Wreckers
Sharks
Team Shred
Whitecaps
Hurricanes
Titans
Electric West
Nortac Colibri Rene
Chili Peppers
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
District 2
District 4
District 5
District 2
District 3
District 5
District 5
TPCJSA
FWSA
SSCYSA
ECYSA
FWSA
TPCJSA
Sting
Wolverines
Kickers
Impalas
Rockets
CW Tornadoes
CV Chargers
Team Shred
Scorpions
Hurricanes
Wolverines
FWU Ravens
FPSC Stampede
BU-14
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
SSCYSA
HSA
T-CJSA
TCYSA
SYSA
SYSA
CYSF
TPCJSA
SYSA
HSA
TCYSA
District 5
District 4
S. Snohomish Vikings
Sabres
Richland Tornado
FC Sounders
Mazda Pride
Spitfire
Timbers
Shoreliners
Nighthawks
West Seattle Lazers
Inferno Storms
Falcons
Sprint
BU-15
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
MRSA
KYSA
HSA
YYSA
LWYSA
SYSA
CYSF
TPCJSA
NCYSA
WIYSA
LCYSA
District 4
Mount Rainier Timbers
Bobcats
Sabres
Sounders
L.W. United
Pride
Scorpions
Tacoma Rebels
Thunderbirds
Islanders
Boreen Timbers
Gators
122
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
District 4
District 2
District 2
District 5
District 2
District 2
NYSA
LWYSA
LWYSA
WVYSA
LWYSA
NCYSA
Strikers
Wildcats
Bullets
Eastside Kickers
Impalas
Stars
Rockets
Huskies
Pumas
All Stars
EJH Alliance
Silver Lake Arsenal
WASHINGTON YOUTH SOCCER
DAIRY FARMERS PRESIDENT’S CUP
TOURNAMENTS WINNERS BOYS
1994
1994
BU-15 Continued
1994
1994
1994
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
District
District
District
District
District
District
District
LWYSA
NYSA
LCYSA
NYSA
GHYSA
FWU
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
District 1
District 4
District 2
District 5
District 2
District 5
District 4
LWYSA
LWYSA
NYSA
TPCJSA
KPYSA
TPCJSA
2007
GHYSA
2001
2002
2003
2004
LWYSA
FYSA
LWYSA
LWYSA
BU-16
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
SSJSA
TPCJSA
T-CJSA
AYSA
FWSA
CYSA
CYSF
GRJSA
CYSA
AYSA
MRSA
District 4
District 4
S. Snohomish Totems
Market Crusaders
Thunder
Express
Totem Cobras
Express
Killerhawks
Renton Warriors
Westside Timbers
FC Auburn
Maple Valley
Phoenix
Gators
4
4
4
7
3
2
2
Tsunami
Turbos
Hurricanes
Huskies
Lakewood Passers
Hornets
Stars
Dynamo
Sharks
Blackhawks
Clash
Aberdeen Vipers
FWU Hornets
BU-17
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
EYSA
EYSA
FWSA
T-CJSA
CYSF
FWSA
MRSA
TCYSA
SYSA
KPYSA
District 2
District 4
Newport Strikers
Invaders
Nighthawks
Thunder
Indians
Totem Cobras
Not Awarded
Sumner Eclipse
TC Strikers
LC Roadrunners
Sting
Stealers
Arsenal
Bandits
Gators
MI Stars
Columbia FC Fire
Panthers
Cheetahs
Arsenals
Grizzley’s
Hibernian
Rockets
Lakewood Magic
Strikers
Lakewood Avanti
United FC 89
Harbor Vipers
Anderson
BU-18
1995 District 6
1996 District 2
1997
1998 District 3
Azteca
Star Hawks
Not Awarded
Lakewood Regulators
123
Starhawks
Tsunami
Panthers
Eagles
WASHINGTON YOUTH SOCCER
DAIRY FARMERS PRESIDENT’S CUP
TOURNAMENTS WINNERS BOYS
1999
2000 District 4
BU-18 Continued
Not Awarded
Screaming Eagles
2005
2006
2007
HSA
LWYSA
SYSA
Dragons
Cascadia Sabers
Hawks
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2005
2007
2008
District 6
District 5
District 4
CBYSA
CYSF
FYSA
NSYSA
FYSA
FYSA
Brewster
Not Awarded
Not Awarded
Fury
TR 2
Othello Chaos
Hawks
Tsunami
JC Jagermeister
Thunder
Thunder
GHYSA
Peck B
BU-19
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1995
TPCJSA
SYSA
SYSA
KYSA
TPCJSA
GRJSA
SSCJSA
SSCJSA
SSCJSA
SYSA
SYSA
District 2
Tacoma Flyers
Eagles
Hammers
Blazers
Crusaders
Renton United
Raindogs
SC Soccer
FC Edmonds
Spitfires
Roadrunners
Not Awarded
Asteroids
124
WASHINGTON YOUTH SOCCER
DAIRY FARMERS PRESIDENT’S CUP
TOURNAMENTS WINNERS GIRLS
GU-11
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1997
SYSA
HSA
HSA
NCYSA
CYSA
HSA
CYSF
CYSF
HSA
TPCJSA
TPCJSA
District 6
District 6
District 6
District 2
District 5
District 4
Seattle Angels
Goal rushers
Shooting Stars
Wildcats
Express
Lightning
Star Shooters
Thunder
Sizzlers
FC Royals
FC Royals
Sunblazers
Strikers
Eagles
Flash
Angels (9aside)
Strikers (11aside)
1998
1999
1999
2000
2000
2001
2001
2002
2002
2003
2003
2004
2004
2005
2005
2006
2007
District 2
District 3
District 3
District 4
District 2
CYSF
YYSA
TCYSA
T-CYSA
CYSF
GRJSA
CYSF
TCYSA
ECYSA
MpVSA
DYSA
FWUSC
Orcas
(9aside)
Thunderbolts
(11aside)
Sharks
(9aside)
Blaze
(11aside)
Dolphins (9aside)
Force
(9aside)
Yakima Blasters
(11aside)
Blue Dolphins
(9aside)
Kennewick Lightning (11aside)
Dixie Kicks (9 aside)
Tidal Waves (11 aside)
WS Huskies (9 aside)
Eagles (11 aside)
Goal Girls (9 aside)
Strikers ’95 Morse (11 aside)
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Xtreme
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
District
District
District
District
Strikers
Huskies
Flash
Double Trouble
Hotshots
Thunderbolts
Dolphins
Blasters
Speeders
Union Hill Dragon Flies
Blaze ‘93
Green Demons
Tusk Wildcats
GU-12
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
FWSA
CYSF
EYSA
CYSF
SYSA
GRJSA
GRJSA
FWSA
TPCJSA
GRJSA
TCYSA
District 2
District 6
F.W. Thunderbirds
Gems
Hawks
Her-ricanes
Team Score
Blazers
Scorpions
Starburst
Bobcats
Wildcats
TC Inspiration
Shooting Stars
Bobcats
6
4
4
1
District 4
District 2
YYSA
TPCJSA
LWYSA
FWSA
YYSA
GRJSA
GU-13
1982
1983
1984
1985
HSA
SYSA
LWYSA
KPYSA
Highline Fleet Feet
Doll-Fins
FCS Chicks
Tracyton Tigers
1995
1996
1997
1998
125
District
District
District
District
4
5
2
1
Undertow
Rocking Robins
Cats
Bears
WASHINGTON YOUTH SOCCER
DAIRY FARMERS PRESIDENT’S CUP
TOURNAMENTS WINNERS GIRLS
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
CYSF
SYSA
GRJSA
TPCJSA
KPYSA
WCYSA
LWYSA
District 4
District 2
GU-13 Continued
Her-ricanes
Team Score
Blazers
Rockets
Rage
FC Rangers
Black Hawks
Phoenix 80
Shooting Stars
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
District 2
District 6
SSCYSA
SSCYSA
FWSA
TPCJSA
SYSA
SYSA
FWSA
Lady Hawks
Extreme
Thunderbolts
Fireballs
Apollo’s
Shooting Stars
Ravens
Cougars
FWC Fury
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
District
District
District
District
District
District
EYSA
LWYSA
LWYSA
FWSA
KPYSA
GHYSA
LWYSA
Wildcats
Undertow
Redmond Panthers
Bombers
Bandits
Lady Hawks
Kickers
Mirage
Dolphins
Apollos
Red Storm
Montesano Lightnings
Kickers
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
District 2
District 2
District 2
District 2
District 2
District 5
NarYSA
EYSA
LWYSA
TPCJSA
TPCJSA
TPCJSA
SYSA
GU-14
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
SYSA
FWSA
SYSA
TCYSA
KPYSA
SYSA
CYSF
CYSF
CYSF
WIYSA
SYSA
District 2
District 4
Seattle Swamp-rats
Firebirds
Chargers
BC Bombers
Rockets
Kicks
Strickers II
Rookies
Top Guns
Islanders
Blizzards
Thunderbirds
Phoenix
2
4
2
1
2
2
GU-15
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
FWSA
EYSA
AYSA
SYSA
CYSA
HSA
CYSA
SYSA
KPYSA
TCYSA
TPCJSA
District 2
District 2
Federal Way Vixens
Netrippers
Auburn Angels
Doll-Fins
Knockouts
Goal Rushers
Lady Blues
Team Score
Panthers
Bad Girls
UP Stompers
Magic
Butterflies
126
Gazelles
Wildcats
Shooters
Roadrunners
Eastside Bengals
Foxes
Dragons
ISC Extreme
Kangs
Stingers
Sudden Impact
FPSC Fusion
Ravens
WASHINGTON YOUTH SOCCER
DAIRY FARMERS PRESIDENT’S CUP
TOURNAMENTS WINNERS GIRLS
GU-16
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
CYSF
FWSA
SSCYSA
FWSA
GRJSA
TCYSA
NYSA
KPYSA
GRJSA
TPCJSA
TPCJSA
District 2
District 5
Hazel Dell Strikers
S/L Vixens
FC Rovers
Net Rippers
RPAA Angels
BC Bombers
United
Kitsap Hunters
FC Pride
Dynamo Tacoma
FC Gig Harbor
Eagles
Foxes
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
District
District 2
District 2
District 2
District 2
District 3
NYSA
LWYSA
LWYSA
TPCJSA
TPCJSA
TPCJSA
Jaguars
Gazelles
Wildcats
Not Awarded
Juanita Strikers
Piranhas
T-Town Storm
Rockers
FC Breeze
Blackhawks
Lakewood Lady Elite
Sudden Impact
FPSC Fusion
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
District 5
District 2
District 3
District 5
District 3
District 2
SnVYSA
NarYSA
NYSA
SSCYSA
CYSF
TPCJSA
NYSA
Foxes
Maltby Spirit
Lakewood Twisters
Attack
Fascination
Bengals
Piranhas
T-Town Storm
Spirit
Sno-King Fusion
Pumas
STSC Stingers
Stars
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
LWYSA
LWYSA
CYSF
NarYSA
LWYSA
CYSF
NYSA
Bengals
Hurricanes
Westside Foxes
Dragons
EHS Macaws
Westside Pumas
Orcas
GU-17
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
NCYSA
TCYSA
TPCJSA
KYSA
TCYSA
NCYSA
SVYSA
NCYSA
SSCJSA
SYSA
District 2
District 2
North County Irish
Panthers
WEAC Amocats
Banditos
Net Drillers
Not Awarded
Lynnwood Flames
Timberline Silvics
Storm
AVC Nitros
Thrashers
Rebels
Classic Touch
GU-18
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
District 2
District 3
District 2
District 2
District 3
Classic Touch
Thrill
Butterflies
Not awarded
Shamrocks
Fascination
127
WASHINGTON YOUTH SOCCER
DAIRY FARMERS PRESIDENT’S CUP
TOURNAMENTS WINNERS GIRLS
GU-19
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
HSA
KYSA
HSA
TPCJSA
KYSA
KYSA
TPCJSA
WCYSA
TCYSA
CYSA
Highline Half Rack
Loggers
Normandee
Amocats
Banditos
Outsiders
Pride
FC Pride
Not Awarded
Turbos
Longview White
1993
1994
1995
1996
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
128
District 2
To 1999
District 4
LWYSA
NYSA
CYSF
KPYSA
Not Awarded
Not Awarded
Classic Touch
Not Awarded
Cross Fire
Not Awarded
Bengals
Rage
Eisenhower Fins
Not Awarded
Not Awarded
SK6 Gladiators 89
WASHINGTON YOUTH SOCCER
FRED MEYER COMMISSIONERS’ CUP
TOURNAMENT WINNERS BOYS
BU-11
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
FWSA
FWSA
FWSA
FWSA
NCYSA
FWSA
TPCJSA
LWYSA
FWU Heat
Heat
Thunder
Bullets
Snohomish United
Cheetahs
YMCA Goal Rush
Crossfire Sounders
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
LWYSA
CYSF
LWYSA
CYSF
TPCJSA
LWYSA
EYSA
Tynecastle III
Wolves
Crossfire James
Columbia Timbers 93
Norpoint Piranhas
Crossfire Select 95 Jinneman
ISC Arsenal Blue 96 Lester
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
LWYSA
TPCJSA
ECYSA
WCYSA
KYSA
LWYSA
SYSA
Dynamo FC
Harbor FC 89
CW Hurricanes
Revolution
SCFC Crew ‘92
Crossfire Premier Schilperoort
Ballard Team Tembo
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
NCYSA
ECYSA
GRJSA
ECYSA
ECYSA
CBYSA
SYSA
SC Eclipse
CW Jolts
SMB Flyers
CW Hurricanes
CW Revolution
CB United 93
FC Shoreline Sting
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
GRJSA
MpVSA
CYSF
TPCJSA
CYSF
SKVYSA
ECYSA
CSC Elite
AC Milan
NC Blast
SHSC Revolution 89
Columbia Timbers ’90 Blue
Skagit United BU14
OR Northstar United 93
BU-12
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
TPCJSA
SkVJSA
T-CJSA
AYSA
FWSA
NarYSA
KYSA
NarYSA
FME United
Cyclones
Tri-City Suns
World Wide Strikers
FC Elite
Sparta 85
Parma 87
Manchester United
84
BU-13
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
TPCJSA
GRJSA
SpVJSA
MRSA
TPCJSA
SkVJSA
MRSA
TPCJSA
Asteroids
CSC United
Flames
Campiones
FC Hawks II
Stanwood Pride
Scorpions
Harbor FC’86
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
SpVJSA
MRSA
NYSA
SpVJSA
EYSA
GRJSA
CYSF
SSCY
BU-14
Sabers
Quicksilver
Spectre 81-1
Flames
Eastside FC White
Chargers
EV Fireballs
Chili Peppers
129
WASHINGTON YOUTH SOCCER
FRED MEYER COMMISSIONERS’ CUP
TOURNAMENT WINNERS BOYS
BU-15
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
NYSA
WVJSA
ECYSA
NCYSA
SSCYSA
CYSF
CYSF
NCYSA
Spectre ‘78
Sidekicks
FC Quicksilver
Cascade Avalanche
SC Arsenal
Kickers
Surge NC
Snohomish United
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
CYSF
EYSA
NYSA
ECYSA
CYSF
ECYSA
CYSF
The Blast
Eastside FC 86 White
FCA Avalanche
CW Flyers
Columbia Timbers 89 Red
OR Northstar United 91
Tri-Mountain Avalanche 92
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
EYSA
TPCJSA
LWYSA
CYSF
SYSA
EYSA
EYSA
LH Ice
YMCA Fiorntina
Crossfire Jenkins
EVSC Fusion
Rockets ‘88
MI FC Renegades Dijulio
Newport Fury
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
FWSA
ECYSA
ECYSA
EYSA
EYSA
WVYSA
SYSA
Force
OR Missiles
OR Alliance
ISC Select
ISC Select Storm
Wenatchee Arsenal
FC Shoreline International
2002
2003
2004
2005
GRJSA
ECYSA
SYSA
CYSF
Chargers
OR Missles
Ballard Storm
NC Rage
2006
2007
ECYSA
ECYSA
CW Jolts
CW The Bears
BU-16
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
TPCJSA
TPCJSA
FWSA
TPCJSA
TPCJSA
ECYSA
TCYSA
Whitecaps
Troubleshooters
FWU Cobras
FC Alliance
Timbers
Revolution
Blackhills FC 82
BU-17
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
FWSA
TPCJSA
T-CJSA
WCYSA
MRSA
TPCJSA
SSCYSA
1995
1996
1997
1998
LWYSA
FWSA
SSCJSA
WCYSA
1999
2000
SYSA
ECYSA
Lightning
Challenge
Shadows
FC Rangers
Maple Valley FC
Norpoint Athletics
Brazil Nationals
BU-18
Storm
Mer’s Thunder
Mezzano
Whatcom FC
Rangers
Dragons
CW Revolutions
130
WASHINGTON YOUTH SOCCER
FRED MEYER COMMISSIONERS’ CUP
TOURNAMENT WINNERS BOYS
2001
EYSA
BU-18 Continued
Imperials
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
SYSA
SYSA
SkVJSA
TPCJSA
T-CJSA
SSCYSA
FWSA
SSCYSA
BU-19
Americans
Americans
Hooligans
International
Tri-City Shadow
Force
Pumas
Brazil Nationals
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
131
ECYSA
OYSA
SYSA
ECYSA
NCYSA
CW United
Olympic Peninsula
Not awarded
Americans
OR Northstar United ‘85
Not Awarded
Pacific Premier FC Red
WASHINGTON YOUTH SOCCER
FRED MEYER COMMISSIONERS’ CUP
TOURNAMENT WINNERS GIRLS
GU-11
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
HSA
TPCJSA
NCYSA
MRSA
TPCJSA
Northern Lights
FC Royals ‘82
Shooting Stars
FC Flames
Sparta Blaze
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
SYSA
ECYSA
LWYSA
SYSA
LWYSA
1998
1999
2000
TPCJSA
TPCJSA
SSCYSA
FC Royals 86
FC Royals 87 Blue
Fusion
2006
2007
SYSA
AYSA
Emerald City F89 Shefts
FC Vancouver Freedom
Crossfire McCormick
Emerald City FC 92 White
Crossfire Premier
Schilperoort
Kajumulo Farasi
Synergy FC Dunne
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
TPCJSA
YYSA
NCYSA
MpVSA
NCYSA
MRSA
SkVYSA
Harbor FC 88
Blasters
SC Eclipse
MV Marauders 91 Besagno
ESA Stars ‘92
MRFC 94 Celtic
SC United Fire 95 Hughes
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
NCYSA
CYSF
TPCJSA
CYSF
NCYSA
ECYSA
NarYSA
FC Silverlake Fusion
NC Eclipse
Streaks
NC EL Divas
FC Mukilteo Strikers
CW Strikers
Sparta 94 Cady
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
SSCYSA
NYSA
AYSA
LWYSA
CYSF
NWN Xtreme
FCA Rebels 88
FC Aanvallen
Crossfire Premier Williams
The Force
GU-12
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
HSA
GRJSA
T-CJSA
NYSA
SSCYSA
MRSA
ECYSA
MpVSA
Blasters
Team Pride
Tri-City Blaze
Spectre ’84-white
Allez
Marauders
Angels
MV Marauders
GU-13
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
T-CJSA
T-CJSA
CYSF
OYSA
WIYSA
NYSA
NYSA
Attack
Eclipse
Thunder
Vision
Islanders
Spectre 85-2
Spectre 85-2
GU-14
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
SYSA
SpVJSA
TPCJSA
NYSA
SYSA
Emerald City Oz
Falcons
Peninsula Select
Spectre ’82-white
Panteras
132
WASHINGTON YOUTH SOCCER
FRED MEYER COMMISSIONERS’ CUP
TOURNAMENT WINNERS GIRLS
1998
1999
2000
NCYSA
TPCJSA
TPCJSA
GU-14 Continued
Snohomish United
Harbor FC 84
Norpoint FC’85
2006
2007
LWYSA
EYSA
Crossfire Select 92-Le
ISC Arsenal White 93 Louie
GU-15
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
TPCJSA
HSA
WCYSA
FWSA
NCYSA
SSCYSA
LWYSA
CYSF
Pizazz
Eagles
FC Rangers
Reign ‘80
Shooting Stars
Integra Nationals
Tsunami
Columbia Extreme
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
KPYSA
KPYSA
SYSA
ECYSA
CYSF
EYSA
TPCJSA
FC Kitsap Lightning White
FC Kitsap Extreme
Shoreline Fusion
Sharks
Columbia Timbers ’89 Red
Bellevue Blast
Blue Starz
GU-16
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
TPCJSA
SYSA
SYSA
GRJSA
TPCJSA
Stompers
Arsenal
Emerald City Oz
FC Marauders
FC Royals 80
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
CYSF
WCYSA
TPCJSA
SkVYSA
AYSA
BG Warriors
FC Rangers Saletto
Roadrunners
Skagit Storm 87
FC Aanvallen ’88 Green
1998
1999
2000
SYSA
FWSA
SkVYSA
Excel
FWU Reign 82 B
Skagit Strom
2006
2007
ECYSA
LWYSA
CW Thrashers
Crossfire Select 91 Preifer
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
NCYSA
District 7
KPYSA
HSA
EYSA
EYSA
ECYSA
Shooting Stars
Blackhills FC 84
FC Kitsap White
Eagles Excel 86
BA United
Eastside FC 89 White
CW Thrashers
GU-17
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
TPCJSA
MRSA
OYSA
LCYSA
TPCJSA
SnVYSA
TCYSA
Not Awarded
Juventus
Aanvallen
Lady Phoenix
Shillelaghs
X-Streme
Cascade Select Divas
Blackhills FC’82
GU-18
1996
1997
SYSA
SYSA
Shorelake Arsenal
Shorelake Arsenal
2002
2003
133
SYSA
CYSF
Shoreline Stratus
Columbia Impact
WASHINGTON YOUTH SOCCER
FRED MEYER COMMISSIONERS’ CUP
TOURNAMENT WINNERS GIRLS
1998
1999
2000
2001
EYSA
SSCYSA
SYSA
GU-18 Continued
FC Alliance
Eclipse
Not Awarded
Shorelake Heat
2004
2005
2006
2007
NarYSA
HSA
ECYSA
CYSF
T-Town Storm
Eagles Excel ‘86
OR Netbreakers
Tri-Mountain Avalanche Da
Bomb
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
AYSA
FC Aanvallen 83 Snow
Not Awarded
Not Awarded
Not Awarded
Not Awarded
Not Awarded
Not Awarded
GU-19
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
SYSA
MRSA
TPCJSA
KYSA
TPCJSA
AYSA
EYSA
MRSA
Network
Dosveedonya
UP Stompers
FC Azzurri
Sparta 78 Heat
FC Rissa
ISC FC Alliance
Flurps
134
WASHINGTON YOUTH SOCCER
CHALLENGE CUP
TOURNAMENT WINNERS BOYS
BU-11
2005
2006
EYSA
LWYSA
2007
TPCJSA
BU-12
Eastside FC 94 Red
Crossfire Premier 95
McCormick
Washington Premier 96
Black
2005
2006
FWSA
GRJSA
FWU Storm 93 Green
HSC Thunderbirds
2007
LWYSA
Crossfire Premier
Leeming
BU-13
2005
2006
EYSA
EYSA
2007
NCYSA
BU-14
LH Titans
ISC Arsenal Blue 93
Duggan
Legacy 94
2005
2006
EYSA
WWYSA
ISC Arsenal Blue 91
BMSC Earthquakes
2007
LWYSA
Crossfire Premier Flory
BU-15
2005
2006
YYSA
LWYSA
2007
SYSA
BU-16
Sun City Strikers Red
Crossfire Premier 91
Hattrup
Shoreline Pumas
2005
2006
GRJSA
NCYSA
SSC Real
FC Silver Lake Cyclones
2007
NYSA
FC Alliance Gold 91
BU-17
BU-18
2005
2006
EYSA
SYSA
LH Rush
FC Shoreline Apex
2005
2006
EYSA
TPCJSA
2007
DYSA
BHFC 90 Tate
2007
CYSF
BU-19
2005
2006
2007
ECYSA
Not awarded
CW EC United
Not Awarded
135
ISC Storm
South Hill Revolution
B88 Black
Columbia Timbers 89
Red
WASHINGTON YOUTH SOCCER
CHALLENGE CUP
TOURNAMENT WINNER GIRLS
GU-11
2005
LWYSA
2006
LWYSA
2007
LWYSA
2007
KPYSA
GU-12
Division A
Crossfire Premier 94
Lombard
Crossfire Premier 95
Thomas
Crossfire Premier 96
Barton
Division B
Westsound FC 96 Reynolds
2005
GRJSA
SSC Patriots 93 Blue
2006
LWYSA
2007
GRJSA
Crossfire Premier 94 A.
Lombard
Patriots 95 Blue
GU-13
2005
LWYSA
2006
LWYSA
2007
NCYSA
GU-14
Crossfire Premier
Stengrund
Crossfire Premier 93
Williams
Pacific Premier FC White
2005
NCYSA
Snohomish United Elite
2006
EYSA
Eastside FC 92 White
2007
NCYSA
FC Mukilteo Lightning
GU-15
2005
NCYSA
2006
MPVSA
2005
2006
EYSA
NCYSA
GU-16
Snohomish United
Revolution
Marauders 91 White
Caldwell
GU-17
X-Treme
Evergreen Soccer
Academy 89
2005
KPYSA
FC Kitsap 89 Red
2006
SpVJSA
River City SC Orwick
2005
2006
NYSA
LWYSA
GU-18
FC Alliance Gold 87
Crossfire Premier 88
Laing
GU-19
2005
Not Awarded
2006
136
Not Awarded
US YOUTH WASHINGTON STATE
CHAMPIONSHIPS TOURNAMENT
WINNERS BOYS
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
BU-9
FWSA
St. Vincent Eagles
SYSA
McGilvra Donover
1979
SYSA
WS Lions Club Cubs
1980
EYSA
Lake Hills Satellites
1981
SYSA
Lake City Bobcats
1982
LWYSA
Marmots
1983
HSA
Levitz Sockeyes
1984
Competition Dropped as of 1985
SYSA
FWSA
SYSA
FWSA
FWSA
GRJSA
Lake City Jaws
LaSac Wildpack
West Seattle Rams
SWU Destroyers
Sounders
Cascade Scorpions
HSA
FWSA
FWSA
SYSA
Levitz Sockeyes
SWU Lions
LaSac Wild Cats
Associates West Rams
CYSF
CYSF
Thunder
C W Leopards
FWSA
FWSA
HSA
KYSA
CYSF
GRJSA
FWSA
FWSA
FW Evergreen Tigers
Totem Steelers
Olympic Kings
Cobras
Tidelands Leopards
Scorpions
Whalers
Hotshots
BU-10
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
SYSA
FWSA
TPCJSA
SYSA
Lake City
1979
Totem Tornado
1980
Lakewood Lancers
1981
McGilvra Donover
1982
Devils
AYSA
Shakey’s Sharks
1983
FWSA
SWU Tigers
1984
FWSA
Totem Steelers
Competition Dropped as of 1985
BU-11
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
EYSA
Newport Sharks
1978
TPCJSA
Ansa Quicksilver
1979
FWSA
Lakecrest Packers
1980
SYSA
Lake City Hawks
1984
FWSA
Totem Tornado
1985
FWSA
Totem Trappers
1986
FWSA
Rangatangs
1987
HSA
Conlins Olympic Aces
1988
Competition Dropped as of 1989
137
US YOUTH WASHINGTON STATE
CHAMPIONSHIPS TOURNAMENT
WINNERS BOYS
BU-12
1973
1974
1975
EYSA
SYSA
FWSA
Alpine House Apaches
Lake City Hawks
Totem Tornado
1991
1992
1993
FWSA
FWSA
FWSA
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
FWSA
FWSA
FWSA
FWSA
SSCJSA
HSA
FWSA
FWSA
FWSA
KYSA
SSCJSA
GRJSA
FWSA
FWSA
Totem Trappers
Totem Titans
FW Woodmont Warriors
Totem Wolfpack
Terr-Arctic Circle Wildbeast
Kings
LaSac Wildpack
Hawks
Xpress
Cobras
Lakers
FC Scorpions
Whalers
Silver Bullets
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
FWSA
CYSF
HSA
FWSA
NCYSA
NCYSA
NCYSA
LWYSA
SYSA
EYSA
LWYSA
SSCYSA
EYSA
LWYSA
1990
FWSA
Destroyers
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
FWSA
GRJSA
FWSA
LWYSA
T-CJSA
EYSA
FWSA
TCJSA
SYSA
TPCJSA
NCYSA
NCYSA
CYSF
LWYSA
LWYSA
EYSA
Jalisco
Lions
Federal Way Totem
Xpress
Totem Storm
Columbia Sting
Heat ’84 Blue
Bullets
Snohomish United Santos
Snohomish United
Cascade Avalanche
Crossfire Sounders
Chelsea Blues
Eastside Red
Crossfire James
NW National Forza
Eastside FC 94 Red Boys
Crossfire Premier
McCormick
BU-13
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
EYSA
EYSA
EYSA
SSCJSA
TPCJSA
SYSA
FWSA
FWSA
FWSA
HSA
FWSA
FWSA
HSA
FWSA
FWSA
NCYSA
Barney & Al’s Shamrocks
Newport Huskies
Newport Sharks
Pacific Hawaii Knights
Tacoma Quicksteps
CWA Oilers
Totem Jets
FWU Tornado
Thunder
Highline Sting
Federal Way Tigers
Steelers
Highline Network
Lions
Wildpack
Phoenix
138
Flyers
Crossfire Cobras
Nitros
Crossfire Sounders
Tri-City Rebels
FC Strikers
Solaris ‘81
Outlaws
Emerald City ‘83
Harbor FC 84
Snohomish United
Snohomish United
Force
CF Sounders 88
Crossfire James
Eastside FC 90 Red
US YOUTH WASHINGTON STATE
CHAMPIONSHIPS TOURNAMENT
WINNERS BOYS
1986
EYSA
BU-13 Continued
Lynx
1987
1988
LWYSA
SYSA
United
Force
2005
2006
2007
LWYSA
SSCYSA
LWYSA
Crossfire Premier ’91
James
NWN Arsenal 93
Crossfire Premier 94Jenkins
BU-14
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
SSCJSA
EYSA
EYSA
LWYSA
TPCJSA
SYSA
SSCJSA
FWSA
AYSA
EYSA
EYSA
SYSA
EYSA
LWYSA
LWYSA
FWSA
FWSA
KYSA
Ravena Motors Wheelers
Newport Zebras
Newport Huskies
Lake Washington Royals
Nortac Quicksteps
Hillwood Hawks
South Snohomish Bullets
ITI Tornado
Auburn Hoyt Hornets
Lake Hills Lancers
Newport Invaders
Bobcats
Eastside Hawks
Aztecs
Sting
Wildpack
Xpress
Cobras
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
SYSA
SpVJSA
HSA
SYSA
LWYSA
KYSA
EYSA
FWSA
TPCJSA
FWSA
FSWA
NCYSA
EYSA
SYSA
LWYSA
LWYSA
FWSA
TPCJSA
Seattle Force
Skyhawks
Heat ‘77
FC Wings
Lake Washington Crossfire
Internationale
FC Strikers
Solaris
FC United 82
FWU Storm 83
FWU Bullets
Snohomish United
Eastside FC 86 Red
Emerald City FC 87
Crossfire James
Crossfire Premier 89 James
FWU Storm ’90 Green
Washington Premier FC 92
Black
Washington Premier FC ‘93
Black
1988
LWYSA
United
2007
TPCJSA
1991
1992
1993
1994
FWSA
FWSA
SYSA
GRJSA
Team SIR
Bullet
EC Wings
Flight ‘79
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
SYSA
AYSA
FWSA
SSCYSA
FWSA
LWYSA
ECS Strom
FC Juventus
Solaris ‘81
Nemesis Nationals
FWU Storm
Crossfire Sounders
BU-15
1974
1975
1976
1977
LWYSA
FWSA
SYSA
SSCJSA
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
FWSA
SYSA
SYSA
SYSA
FWSA
GRJSA
Lake Washington Royals
South Lakes Hydros
Carlsen-Wonquist Oilers
S & R Construction
Bullets
Federal Way Tornado
Lake City United
Seattle United Select
Seattle United
Federal Way Tigers
Spartans
139
US YOUTH WASHINGTON STATE
CHAMPIONSHIPS TOURNAMENT
WINNERS BOYS
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
FWSA
FWSA
EYSA
HSA
SSCJSA
CYSF
TPCJSA
Force
Lions
Tempo
Aviation West
Royals
FC Vancouver
Shoreliners
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
TPCJSA
TPCJSA
TPCJSA
LWYSA
LWYSA
LWYSA
LWYSA
BU-16
1968
SSCJSA
1969
1970
1971
1972
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
FC United 85 Navy
FC United 86
FC United
Crossfire 88 James
Crossfire ’89 James
Crossfire 91 James
Crossfire Premier
Henderson
1987
CYSF
Team Columbia
TPCJSA
EYSA
TPCJSA
EYSA
TPCJSA
TPCJSA
EYSA
TPCJSA
FWSA
SYSA
SSCJSA
SSCJSA
GRJSA
FWSA
Triumph Continental
Motors
Tacoma Wanderers
Olsen’s United
Cheney Stud Hustlers
Lake Hills Raiders
R & S Vikings
South Tacoma Cougars
Newport Huskies
Walt’s Hotspurs
Federal Way Hydros
Lake City Hawks
South Snohomish Bullets
Plaza Tavern Hotrods
Renton United
Thunder
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
HSA
HSA
FWSA
SYSA
FWSA
NYSA
LWYSA
LWYSA
SSCJSA
AYSA
FWU
SSCYSA
FWSA
LWYSA
SYSA
FWSA
EYSA
FWSA
FWSA
Seattle Bobcats
Goalpost
Lake Hills Hawks
Force
Lions
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
LWYSA
NCYSA
TPCJSA
KPYSA
LWYSA
2007
EYSA
Aviation West
FC Heat
Wings
EC Force
SIR Sting
Spectre ‘77
United
Crossfire Sounders
Allemania
FC Juventus
Solaris
Nemesis Nationals
FWU Storm
Crossfire Sounders
Hinton
Tynecastle II
Snohomish United
FC United 87
FC Kitsap Red ‘88
Crossfire Premier 90
Flory
Eastside FC 91 Red Lee
1988
TCYSA
Sounders
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
HSA
HSA
NCYSA
FWSA
NYSA
Aviation West
FC Heat
NC Alliance
SIR Sting
Spectre ‘77
1968
SSCJSA
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
SYSA
EYSA
EYSA
EYSA
TPCJSA
BU-17
Triumph Continental
Motors
Federal Old Line Junior
Sundowners
Olsen’s United
Olsen’s United
Tacoma Vista Vikings
140
US YOUTH WASHINGTON STATE
CHAMPIONSHIPS TOURNAMENT
WINNERS BOYS
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
EYSA
EYSA
SYSA
TPCJSA
SYSA
SSCJSA
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
EYSA
KYSA
EYSA
NCYSA
FWSA
EYSA
LWYSA
BU-17 Continued
Sunset Huskies
Newport Huskies
Continental Volvo Blues
Norpoint Royals
West Seattle Oilers
S & R Construction
Bullets
Lake Hills Astros
Timbers
Lake Hill Lancers
H & L Sports
Goal Post
Hawks
Aztecs
1987
LWYSA
Sting
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
LWYSA
LWYSA
SYSA
SSCYSA
EYSA
FWSA
United
United
Emerald City FC 78
Sporthaus Allemania
Eastside FC 80 Red
FWU Solaris
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
SSCYSA
NCYSA
T-CYSA
SYSA
TPCJSA
SSCYSA
LWYSA
2007
CYSF
Nemesis Nationals
Cascade Avalanche
3 Rivers United
Emerald City
FC United 86
NWN Pharaohs
Crossfire Premier 89
James
Columbia Timers 90 Red
BU-18
1996
FWSA
MRSA
EYSA
TPCJSA
United Bullet/Soccer
West
Maple Valley FC
Eastside FC ’79 Red
FC United 80
1997
1998
1999
2002
2003
2004
2005
LWYSA
SYSA
LWYSA
2000
FWSA
FWU Solaris
2006
SYSA
2001
TPCJSA
FC United 82
2007
HSA
Crossfire Hinton
Emerald City FC 85
Crossfire Premier 86
Jenkins
Emerald City FC M88
Green
HPFC Heat 89 Blue
1990
1991
NCYSA
HSA
United
Aviation West
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
HSA
TPCJSA
FWSA
HSA
LWYSA
WCYSA
SpVJSA
TPCJSA
FC Heat
FC Storm
Sting
Heat ‘77
United
FC Rangers
SSC Falcons
FC United
BU-19
1973
1974
TPCJSA
SYSA
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
EYSA
EYSA
SYSA
EYSA
SYSA
SYSA
SYSA
TPCJSA
Cheney Stud Hustlers
Seattle Hillwood
Magicicans
Sunset Huskiet
Newport Huskies
Continental VolvoBlues
Lake Hills United
Lake City Hawks
Lake City Hawks
Strikers
Tacoma Rovers
141
US YOUTH WASHINGTON STATE
CHAMPIONSHIPS TOURNAMENT
WINNERS BOYS
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
TPCJSA
SYSA
SYSA
FWSA
NYSA
LWYSA
FWSA
BU-19 Continued
Tacoma Rovers
Sporthaus FC
Kickers
Goalpost
Spectres FC
Sting
Nitro
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
142
TPCJSA
SSCYSA
FC United ‘80
Brazil
EYSA
HSA
TPCJSA
TPCJSA
Eastside FC 84
HSA Heat 85
FC United ‘85
Washington Premier FC
87
GU-9
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
GRJSA
HSA
GRJSA
HSA
GRJSA
Skyway Reds
West Highline Little Kicks
Dainty Dragons
Stompers
Skyway Angels
Competition dropped as of
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
FWSA
LWYSA
FWSA
FWSA
Federal Way Hot Socks
Finn Hill Gallants
Not Awarded
Sounderettes
Satellites
GU-10
1973
1974
1975
1976
TPCJSA
HSA
GRJSA
GRJSA
1977
1978
GRJSA
HSA
Fircrest Sweetfoots
Highline Good Guys
Skyway Reds
Renton Fire Fighters
Tigers
Dainty Dragons
Olympic Stompers
Competition dropped as of
1979
1980
1981
1982
LWYSA
FWSA
LWYSA
SYSA
1983
NYSA
Redgate Pollywogs
Hot Socks
Finn Hill Gallants
W S 1st
BankMarshmallows
Wheedles
FWSA
FWSA
HSA
EYSA
FWSA
FWSA
Hot Socks
Federal Way Cheetahs
Arsenal
Lake Hills Thunderbirds
Wildcats
Totem Animals
1984
GU-11
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
TPCJSA
HSA
AYSA
SYSA
GRJSA
SYSA
1980
GRJSA
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
SYSA
FWSA
TPCJSA
FWSA
EYSA
SYSA
GRJSA
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
Fircrest Sweetfoots
Highline Good Guys
Title Reality Devils
Shorelake Thunderbirds
Doofer’s Dainty Dragons
Golden Grain Swamp
Rats
Renton Skyway Angels
Competition dropped as of
GU-12
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
TPCJSA
HSA
FWSA
TPCJSA
TPCJSA
TPCJSA
LWYSA
FC Royals ‘78
Aviation West
SWU Axiom
FC Royals ‘80
FC Royals
FC Royals ‘82
Legend
HSA
HSA
HSA
FWSA
Roadrunners
Totem Royal Blues
Fircrest Sweetfoots
Lakecrest Rhinettes
Lake Hills Cheetahs
Herfy’s Thunderbirds
M R Hairstyling
Redwings
Highline Pepsi Stompers
Hustlers
Highline Silver Streaks
SWU Cheetahs
1997
1998
1999
2000
MRSA
NarYSA
TPCJSA
TPCJSA
FC
FC
FC
FC
FWSA
EYSA
Clippers
Lake Hill Nitro
2001
2002
NCYSA
KYSA
Shooting Stars
Dosveedanya 89
143
Flames
Flames
Royals
Royals ‘88
1986
1987
NCYSA
FWSA
WS Wildcats
Chargers
2003
2004
LWYSA
LWYSA
1988
1989
HSA
FWSA
Bicentennial Stars
Star Shooters
2005
2006
2007
ECYSA
TCYSA
SYSA
Crossfire Lombard
Crossfire Prem 91
McCormick
FC Vancouver Justice
SSSFC Crush 94
Emerald City FC F95 Green
GU-13
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
SYSA
HSA
SSCJSA
SSCYSA
AYSA
AYSA
GRJSA
HSA
HSA
HSA
FWSA
FWSA
Shorelake Roadrunners
Midway Demons
Lynnwood PD Cyclones
Meadowlarks
Title Realty Devils
Herfy’s Thunderbirds
Renton Renegades
Pepsi Stompers
Highline Albion Reds
Silver Streaks
Cheetahs
Spirit
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
1986
1987
EYSA
EYSA
Nitro
Alliance
2003
2004
TPCJSA
HSA
FWSA
SYSA
EYSA
TPCJSA
NCYSA
MRSA
TPCJSA
EYSA
TPCJSA
SSCYS
A
MPVSA
LWYSA
1988
FWSA
Storm
2005
LWYSA
1989
KYSA
GU-13 Continued
Panthers
2006
LWYSA
1990
FWSA
Star Shooters
2007
LWYSA
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
HSA
FWSA
TPCJSA
KPYSA
SYSA
TPCJSA
HSA
SSCJSA
NCYSA
SYSA
TPCJSA
AYSA
TPCJSA
NCYSA
NCYSA
FC Royals ‘78
Aviation West
Federal Way Strikers
Ruffians
FC Blaze
FC Royals ‘82
Shooting Stars
FC Flames
FC Royals ’85 Blue
Eastside FC ‘86
FC Royals 87
NWN Fusion
MV Marauders
Crossfire Prem. 90
Lombard
Crossfire Premier 91
James
Crossfire Prem
Schilperoort
Crossfire Prem P
Lomabard
GU-14
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
HSA
SYSA
SYSA
TPCJSA
TPCJSA
SSCJSA
GRJSA
SYSA
GRJSA
HSA
HSA
FWSA
SSCJSA
FWSA
EYSA
Highline Dirty Dozen
Lake City Liberators
Shorelake Roadrunners
Sounderettes
Fircrest Sweetfoots
Meadowlake
W.V Construction Reds
Shorelake Thunderbirds
Roughriders
Highline Stompers
Albion Red
Hotsox
Zodiak
Spirit
Nitro
144
Bicentennial Stars
Star Shooters
FC Royals ‘77
Lady Phoenix ‘78
FC Pegasus
FC Royals ‘80
Eagles ‘81
Diamante
Shooting Stars
Emerald City FC’84
Royals ‘85
FC Aanvallen 86 Green
FC Royals 87
Shooting Stars
Snohomish United Clash
1988
1989
EYSA
FWSA
Alliance
Federal Way Storm
2005
2006
NCYSA
SYSA
ESA Stars
Emerald City FC F92
Green
Crossfire Prem
Schilperoort
2007
LWYSA
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
KYSA
T-CJSA
HSA
LWYSA
LWYSA
SYSA
Green River ‘76
TC Breeze
Highline Eagles
Legend
Thunder
Emerald City FC – Green
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
HSA
TPCJSA
EYSA
SYSA
SYSA
AYSA
TPCJSA
KYSA
SYSA
LWYSA
Eagles
FC Royals ‘82
Eastside FC ‘83
Emerald City FC’84
Parrots
FC Aanvallen 86 Green
FC Royals
Dosveedanya 88
Phoenix 89 Red
Crossfire Prem 91 Hattrup
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
TPCJSA
HSA
TPCJSA
TPCJSA
SYSA
TPCJSA
TPCJSA
FC Royals ‘75
Bicentennial Stars
FC Royals ‘76
FC Royals ‘77
FC ’78 Eclipse
FC Royals
FC Royals
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
TPCJSA
TPCJSA
SSCYSA
SYSA
TPCJSA
LWYSA
MpVSA
SSCYSA
LWYSA
FC Royals ‘81
FC Royals ‘82
Stellarz Nationals
Emerald City FC 84 Spirit
FC Royals 85
Crossfire McCormick
Marauders 87 Fishbach
NWN Fusion
Crossfire Prem 90 P.
Lombard
GU-15
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
HSA
TPCJSA
TPCJSA
TPCJSA
SSCJSA
SYSA
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
AYSA
SYSA
GRJSA
SYSA
HSA
SYSA
FWSA
EYSA
EYSA
LWYSA
SYSA
Midway Dirty Dozen
Kiwanis Killers
Nortac Carrera
Sounderettes
L.S Upholstery Totems
Washington Avionic
Flyers
Auburn Devils
Whoppers
Ting’r
Seattle United Sting
Albion Reds
Seattle United Royals
Cheetahs
Vandals
Nitro
Quicksilver
Sting
GU-16
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
SSCJSA
TPCJSA
SYSA
TPCJSA
TPCJSA
SSCJSA
SYSA
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
SYSA
SSCJSA
SYSA
HSA
TPCJSA
SYSA
SSCJSA
TPCJSA
NCYSA
Ed-Lyn Hysted
Swiftkickers
Shorelake Roadrunners
Carrera Nortac
Sounderettes
L.S Upholstery Totems
Washington Avionic
Flyers
Thunderbirds
Streakers
Seattle United Sting
Pepsi Stompers
FC Royals
Doll-Fins
Zodiax
FC Royals ‘72
North County Saints
1990
AYSA
Crossfire Goalpost
145
GU-17
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
SYSA
SYSA
NCYSA
1983
SSCJSA
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
LWJSA
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
HSA
SYSA
SpJSA
TPCJSA
TPCJSA
TPCJSA
SYSA
NYSA
TPCJSA
HSA
Windsox
Team Score
Skyhawks
FC Royals ‘75
FC Royals ‘76
FC Royals ‘77
Emerald City FC – Green
Washington Soccer Club
FC Royals ‘80
Eagles ‘81
2000
TPCJS
FC Royals ‘82
HSA
FWSA
Finn Hill Newports
Not Awarded
Ed-Lyn Hyster
Midway Dirty Dozen
LaSac Steelers
Sounderettes
Not Awarded
Seattle Vultures
Avionic Flyers
North County Shooting
Stars
Streakers
GU-17 Continued
Not Awarded
Not Awarded
Albion Reds
Hot Sox
2001
2002
2003
2004
SYSA
TPCJSA
TPCJSA
LWYSA
Emerald City FC 83
FC Royals 84
FC Royals
Crossfire Prem. 96
McCormick
NCYSA
Not Awarded
Shooting Stars
2005
2006
TPCJSA
SYSAS
FC Royals ‘87
Spokane Shadow
SSCJSA
HSA
FWSA
TPCJSA
GU-18
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
TPCJSA
TPCJSA
HSA
TPCJSA
TPCJSA
SYSA
FC Royals
FC Royals
Eagles
FC Royals 79
FC Royals 80
Emerald City FC
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
TPCJSA
SSCYSA
TPCJSA
SYSA
SSCYSA
EYSA
FC Royals 82
NWN Stellarz
FC Royals
Parrots
NWN Volante
Eastside FC 88 Red
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
TPCJSA
AYSA
AYSA
HSA
HSA
HSA
TCYSA
LWYSA
NYSA
TPCJSA
LWYSA
TPCJSA
GRJSA
EYSA
TPCJSA
FC Royals ‘72
Goalpost
Auburn Soccer West
BC Stars – Eagles
Eagles – Stars
Eagles ‘77
TCI Extreme
Thunder
Washington Soccer Club
Royals ‘80
FC Elite
FC Royals 82
CSC Saints
Eastside FC 84 Red
FC Royals ‘85
GU-19
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
EYSA
EYSA
EYSA
EYSA
HSA
HSA
TPCJSA
TPCJSA
SYSA
SYSA
SYSA
HSA
HSA
TPCJSA
TPCJSA
Newport Hills Bombers
Newport Hills Bombers
Newport Hills Bombers
Newport Hills Bombers
Dirty Dozen
Dirty Dozen
Tacoma Sounderettes
Cozars
Seattle Flyers
Seattle Flyers
Seattle Flyers
Pepsi Stompers
Stompers
FC Royals ‘71
FC Royals ‘69
146
1989
NCYSA
Zodiax
1990
TPCJSA
FC Royals ‘71
2006
147
WCYSA
Whatcom FC Rangers
Gold