Kohl's American Cup May 31-June 1.
This terrific event will draw teams from all over the state to play in a recreational tournament for teams from U7 through U14. The Kohl's Truck will be there to provide inflatable games and the like. Entry forms are available on our Kohl's Cup page.
Informational Meetings for Fall programs
For players' parents that will be U9 or U10 in Fall 08. Monday May 19, 7:00 pm at the Ames Public Library. The purpose is to discuss and get feedback on some possible changes to our practice schemes for the Fall 08 season at the U9/U10 level. Parents of current U8 and U9 players are strongly encouraged to attend.
For players that will be U11 in Fall 08 or who wish to play up at U11 in Fall 08. Tuesday, May 13, 6:30 p.m., adjacent to U10 practice fields, weather permitting (and at HYSC in any case). This is an informational meeting to describe the U11 and older program, including its benefits as well as new issues for older players, such as tryouts, program logistics, commitment levels, and costs. A written handout will be available.
Uniroyal Tire Promotion: Thanks to En-Tire Car Care
Thanks to Jeff Meyers and everyone at En-Tire Car Care. Their Uniroyal tire promotion resulted in a very generous donation to the Ames Soccer Club. Thanks so much!.
Summer Camp Dates Set
Visit the summer camp page for full information.
Congratulations!
Most of our U11-U14 teams recently participated in the Cedar Rapids Chill Out tournament, and all did well. Special congratulations to the U11 girls who made finals and U14 boys, who were crowned champions, with a cumulative goal count of 15 for and 1 against!
April 12 Games now rescheduled
U5/U6 games scheduled for April 12 will be played Thursday May 8. Please visit the CISL web site to download the revised schedules.
U7-U10 games scheduled for April 12 will be played Saturday May 10. For most teams, only the dates have changed, but there are a few other changes. Please visit the CISL web site to download the revised schedules.
Congratulations to Gary Eyles - Character Counts
Gary was given the "Victory with Honor" award at the Character by Character Counts for his work with the Ames soccer community, which emphasizes good sportsmanship among parents, spectators, coaches and players.
New Photos Posted
We've now got photos from the Spring 08 season on our random photo viewer and on the Gallery.
It's New! It's Exciting! It's Got Sizzle!
For years, we have played U5-U10 games with several other clubs. We are now getting organized and calling it the Central Iowa Soccer League (CISL, prounounced "Sizzle"). Game schedules, rules, and all that stuff are posted on a new web site for all the clubs: www.cisleague.org.
All the rules and such are the same - this is just an exciting step towards establishing ourselves as a real live league!
Lost and Found
Lost and Found email notices will go out by email on Mondays. (No message = no reports.) Please send any lost or found requests - with your phone and email along with an item description- to William before noon Mondays.
Goalkeeper Practices Scheduled
Specialized goalkeeping practices are scheduled for our U11-U14 teams. Get more info here.
Country Inns and Suites and AmericInn are Hotel Partners
We're pleased that the Ames Country Inns and Suites and AmericInn will again be our recommended hotels for tournaments and other club activities this year. Please contact one or both of them if you're looking for a place to stay for our events!
Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau
The ACVB is generously supporting the tournaments of the Ames Soccer Club this year. If you are coming to Ames, please visit their web site for info on Stuff To Do in Ames!
Coach Licensing Policy
ASC has, for many years, supported coach training. Our goasl is that 100% of our coaches (parent and staff) will have appropriate USSF coaching certificates/licenses by the beginning of their second year with the club. This includes coaches for every age group from U5-U19. Toward that end, the club increased its coach training budget, to ensure that we can provide this training free of charge to parent-coaches and staff, and we are comitting to holding the courses in Ames quite regularly. Click here or visit the Policy page to read the full policy.