May 22nd, WELCOME!
May 22nd, WELCOME! You have taken the first step to becoming an SVU Travel Player by trying out for the 2013-2014 travel teams this Spring. SVU strives to be the "Preferred Soccer Organization of the Shenandoah Valley". Please carefully review the information in this packet. All travel teams require a commitment from both the player and family. Our programs also require high standards of behavior by all participants. The SVU travel program provides a step up in training, competition, and expectations from the recreation level. In this phase of club programming, all coaches are certified by either the US Soccer federation (USSF) or National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) and players are asked to make an increased time commitment to learn the game. SVU travel players train at least twice per week, play weekend matches, and attend at least two out-of-town tournaments per season. The goal of the travel program is to enhance skill development, competitiveness, and team tactics through a higher level of play for players who are looking to take their game to the next level. PLEASE NOTE: Team selection will be posted on May 26th at approximately 9:00pm. If you are selected for a SVU Travel team, acceptance will need to be made by Tuesday 28th by 9:00pm. If you have any concerns or you find you are unable to meet the program obligations, please contact SVU Director of Coaching at [email protected] If you have any question about the Travel Program, please do not hesitate to contact SVU’s Director of Coaching at [email protected]. Sincerely, SVU Coaching Staff
TABLE OF CONTENTS: ANNUAL CALENDAR
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PLAYER OBLIGATIONS AND TEAM COMMITMENTS
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SVU ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
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TEAM FEES
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TEAM UNIFORMS
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ANNUAL CALENDAR June 2013: June 10th – 14th: Coerver Camp (Optional yet highly recommended) June 24th – 28th: United Summer Camp, Finishing School and Goalkeeper School (Optional yet highly recommended) June 28th, 29th & 30th: SVU Sponsored E License August 2013: August 5th – 8th: U11 thru U18 Pre - Season Camp August 12th: Fall Regular Practice Starts August 24th/25th: Skyline Opening Weekend August 31st & September 1st: Labor Day Tournament (Greensboro, North Carolina) September 2013: September 14th & 15th: State Cup opening weekend (Optional for U15-U18 Teams) October 2013: Regular League play November 2013: November 2nd & 3rd: Last Weekend of Skyline League Play November 9th & 10th: BOYS End of Season Tournament (Richmond, Virginia). November 16th & 17th: GIRLS End of Season Tournament (Richmond, Virginia). February 2014: February 17th: Spring Regular Practice Starts February 22nd 23rd: Girls Pre-Season Spring Tournament (Richmond, Virginia) March 2014: March 1st & 2nd: Boys Pre-Season Spring Tournament (Richmond, Virginia) March 15th: Skyline Opening Weekend April 2014: April 12th & 13th: State Cup opening weekend (Optional for U12-U14 Teams) May 2014: May 17th & 18th: Last Weekend of Skyline League Play May 24th & 25th: Memorial Day Tournament (TBD). **Please note that while nearly every weekend day is reserved for League play during the season, each SVU team will only play 10 matches. For planning purposes, please be aware that a match may be scheduled on any Saturday, Sunday, or both during the league season. Schedules for league play are released approximately 2 weeks before the start of the season 2
PLAYER AND TEAM OBLIGATIONS Elite Team Obligations: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Three (3) training Sessions per week Skyline Club Soccer League games: most on Saturday afternoons (some Sundays) Participation in 1 tournament per season. Second Tournament strongly recommended. Option of State Cup Players are required to attend all practices, games and tournaments; including additional events as added by the Director of Coaching. 6. Participation in the SVU Travel Pre-season Team Camp
Premier Team Obligations: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Two (2) training Sessions per week Skyline Club Soccer League games: most on Saturday afternoons (some Sundays) Participation in 1 tournament per season. Second Tournament strongly recommended. Option of State Cup Players are required to attend all practices, games and tournaments; including additional events as added by the Director of Coaching. 6. Participation in the SVU Travel Pre-season Team Camp
PLAYERS GUIDELINES Players will be positive and respectful of themselves, their coaches and trainers, their fellow team mates, opponents and their training environment. Players will attend all possible training sessions and matches and will be responsible for contacting the team coach in unable to attend or will be late. Players will strive to be to training and matches on time or early and prepared with: a. Appropriate training gear (SVU Training T-Shirts, Navy shorts and Navy Socks) b. Inflated ball c. Appropriate equipment (Footwear, shin guards, etc) d. Proper drinks Players will refrain from using language that is negative. This includes but not limited to: Profanity, unsportsmanlike behavior, or bullying. Players will conduct themselves as representatives of SVU and Travel Soccer in the most respectful manner possible. This includes at training, matches and tournament play and any time players are in their SVU training or match uniforms.
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Playing Time and Complaint Procedure In travel soccer, playing time is earned rather than guaranteed. If, as a parent, you are not satisfied with the playing time your child is receiving, the first action you should take is to contact the coach of your child’s team.
Please note: SVU upholds a 24 hour policy that no complaint in regards to playing time, coaching decision or game management be communicated to the coaching staff, on the field, via phone call and written communication until 24 hours after the game. If you still feel strongly about the issue, please feel free to communicate these concerns with the coaching staff at that point. In general, all problems should be dealt with at the team level first. The proper procedure for all issues or complaints should be: Team Coach >>>>Director of Coaching >>>>VP of Competitive Program.
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS: SVU believes that you will find your Travel; Team experience to be rewarding. We hope you are able to make the necessary commitment required to make your team and the program successful. If you have any questions feel free to contact SVU's staff at [email protected] or call 540 383 6341.
STEP ONE
STEP TWO
STEP THREE
STEP FOUR
STEP FIVE
ACCEPTANCE Read our Player Development Polices o Visit www.shenvalleysoccer.com under the Travel Overview Tab Accept your team placement offer prior to Tuesday May 28th by accessing your SVU player account. FORM DOWNLOAD Please download from the SVU website (Travel Overview Tab) and print the following forms: VYSA Medical Release Form (does not need to be notarized) SVU Player Code of Conduct Form SVU Permission to Play Form Emergency Contact Form. Uniform Order Form (everybody needs to purchase new uniform for 2103-2014): o Costs for Jerseys are separate from Travel Player Fee. (refer to the Fee Structure section online for details). FORM COMPLETION Complete all applicable forms listed in Step 2. If a first time player with Shenandoah Valley United, please make a legible copy of the Player's Birth Certificate. PAYMENT As part of initial registration, you will need to pay for your commitment Fee prior to June 4th 2013. If payment is not received by then, your place on the SVU Travel team will be released. (refer to the Fee Structure section online for details) and Uniform fee, if applicable. Online Payment can be made for player fee via your SVU player account. Uniform payment must be made via check or cash on the night of team meetings. If paying by check, please make checks payable to: Shenandoah Valley United Inc. You can pay for the tuition and uniform with one check. TEAM MEETING Please submit all the above items to your Team Manager during your team meeting time: All players are required to attend their Team Meeting
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Team meeting After each team is selected a mandatory team meeting will be held. These meetings will be held at the Lucy Simms Center on: Wednesday 28th 6:00pm – 7:00pm: U11 Boys, U12 Boys (both teams), U11 Girls and U12 Girls 7:00pm – 8:00pm: U13 Boys and U14 Boys Thursday 29th 6:00pm – 7:00pm: U13 Girls and U14 Girls 7:00pm – 8:00pm: U15/U16 Boys U18 Boys and High School Girls team meetings will be set by your coaches. Attendance By accepting a spot on a travel team, SVU expects that all players will attend every training session, every match, and every tournament. Obviously certain things including illness, school conflicts, family emergencies, and major family events will prevent 100% attendance from every player. SVU understands this and hopes that if a player must miss a club event the coach and/or manager is notified in advance.
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PLAYER FEES: AGE GROUPS U11- U13 BOYS AND GIRLS
FEE DUE PAYMENT DUE DATE $150.00 (commitment) June 4th 2013 $150.00 July 1st 2013 $170.00 September 1st 2013 ANY UNPAID BALANCE FOR THE FALL SEASON IS DUE OCTOBER 1ST 2013. $150.00 February 1st 2014 $150.00 March 1st 2014 TOTAL PAYMENTS FOR 2013-1014 SEASON = $770.00
U14 BOYS AND GIRLS
$150.00 (commitment) June 4th 2013 $150.00 July 1st 2013 $170.00 September 1st 2013 ANY UNPAID BALANCE FOR THE FALL SEASON IS DUE OCTOBER 1ST 2013. TOTAL PAYMENTS FOR FALL 2013SEASON = $470.00 IF TEAMS CONTINUE TO PLAY IN THE SPRING, FEES DUE WILL BE: $150.00 February 1st 2014 $150.00 March 1st 2014
U15-U18 BOYS AND GIRLS
$150.00 (commitment) June 4th 2013 $150.00 July 1st 2013 $170.00 September 1st 2013 ANY UNPAID BALANCE FOR THE FALL SEASON IS DUE OCTOBER 1ST 2013. TOTAL PAYMENTS FOR FALL 2013SEASON = $470.00
PAYMENTE DUE DATES: Please make sure to note the payment due dates. A late fee will be assessed if you are PAST DUE. If you have any questions please contact the SVU Front Office at 540.383.6341. There are no refunds after the registration deadline. **THERE IS A FINANCIAL AID FOR THOSE WHO QUALIFY** WHAT DO YOUR FEES INCLUDE? 1. Fees include VYSA registration and Insurance costs, Coach Background checks, Skyline League registration fee, 2 training T-Shirts and administration fees. 2. Fees include coach’s stipend, tournament expenses and referee fees. 3. Fees include team entry fee into 1 out of town tournaments per season (Fall & Spring). Selection of this tournament will be made by the SVU Director of Coaching. 4. Team Equipment, 3rd night training opportunities, goalkeeping training, and coach evaluations 5. Any additional Tournaments or state cup above those noted will be the separate financial responsibility of the team and must be approved in advance by the SVU Director of coaching and player development. HOW TO MAKE YOUR PAYMENT: You can make your payment(s) online at www.shenvalleysoccer.com using your SVU Account. SVU accepts all major credit cards. If necessary, you can contact the SVU Front Office at 540.383.6341 to discuss offline payment(s). 7
PLAYER UNIFORMS: SVU ADIDAS UNIFORM PACKAGE FALL 2013-2015 Fall 2013 – All SVU Travel Players MUST purchase new SVU Adidas Uniform Fall 2014 – All 'NEW" players MUST purchase new SVU Adidas Uniform Fall 2015 – All 'NEW" players MUST purchase new SVU Adidas Uniform Optional Warm Up are available!! NEW SVU ADIDAS UNIFORM (for 3 years): Tiro 11 Uniform Package: Tiro11 Jersey Style# 7708: White/White and New Navy/White Tiro11 Shorts Style# 9674: White/White and New Navy/ White Adidas Copa Zone Cushion Socks: White/New Navy and New Navy/White
Cost: $100.00 (must be paid via check or cash at team meeting) SVU FALL 2103 HOME KIT:
SVU FALL 2013 AWAY KIT:
SVU TRAINING T-SHIRTS (x2):
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TABLE OF CONTENTS: ANNUAL CALENDAR
PAGE 2
PLAYER OBLIGATIONS AND TEAM COMMITMENTS
PAGE 3
SVU ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
PAGE 5
TEAM FEES
PAGE 7
TEAM UNIFORMS
PAGE 8
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ANNUAL CALENDAR June 2013: June 10th – 14th: Coerver Camp (Optional yet highly recommended) June 24th – 28th: United Summer Camp, Finishing School and Goalkeeper School (Optional yet highly recommended) June 28th, 29th & 30th: SVU Sponsored E License August 2013: August 5th – 8th: U11 thru U18 Pre - Season Camp August 12th: Fall Regular Practice Starts August 24th/25th: Skyline Opening Weekend August 31st & September 1st: Labor Day Tournament (Greensboro, North Carolina) September 2013: September 14th & 15th: State Cup opening weekend (Optional for U15-U18 Teams) October 2013: Regular League play November 2013: November 2nd & 3rd: Last Weekend of Skyline League Play November 9th & 10th: BOYS End of Season Tournament (Richmond, Virginia). November 16th & 17th: GIRLS End of Season Tournament (Richmond, Virginia). February 2014: February 17th: Spring Regular Practice Starts February 22nd 23rd: Girls Pre-Season Spring Tournament (Richmond, Virginia) March 2014: March 1st & 2nd: Boys Pre-Season Spring Tournament (Richmond, Virginia) March 15th: Skyline Opening Weekend April 2014: April 12th & 13th: State Cup opening weekend (Optional for U12-U14 Teams) May 2014: May 17th & 18th: Last Weekend of Skyline League Play May 24th & 25th: Memorial Day Tournament (TBD). **Please note that while nearly every weekend day is reserved for League play during the season, each SVU team will only play 10 matches. For planning purposes, please be aware that a match may be scheduled on any Saturday, Sunday, or both during the league season. Schedules for league play are released approximately 2 weeks before the start of the season 2
PLAYER AND TEAM OBLIGATIONS Elite Team Obligations: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Three (3) training Sessions per week Skyline Club Soccer League games: most on Saturday afternoons (some Sundays) Participation in 1 tournament per season. Second Tournament strongly recommended. Option of State Cup Players are required to attend all practices, games and tournaments; including additional events as added by the Director of Coaching. 6. Participation in the SVU Travel Pre-season Team Camp
Premier Team Obligations: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Two (2) training Sessions per week Skyline Club Soccer League games: most on Saturday afternoons (some Sundays) Participation in 1 tournament per season. Second Tournament strongly recommended. Option of State Cup Players are required to attend all practices, games and tournaments; including additional events as added by the Director of Coaching. 6. Participation in the SVU Travel Pre-season Team Camp
PLAYERS GUIDELINES Players will be positive and respectful of themselves, their coaches and trainers, their fellow team mates, opponents and their training environment. Players will attend all possible training sessions and matches and will be responsible for contacting the team coach in unable to attend or will be late. Players will strive to be to training and matches on time or early and prepared with: a. Appropriate training gear (SVU Training T-Shirts, Navy shorts and Navy Socks) b. Inflated ball c. Appropriate equipment (Footwear, shin guards, etc) d. Proper drinks Players will refrain from using language that is negative. This includes but not limited to: Profanity, unsportsmanlike behavior, or bullying. Players will conduct themselves as representatives of SVU and Travel Soccer in the most respectful manner possible. This includes at training, matches and tournament play and any time players are in their SVU training or match uniforms.
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Playing Time and Complaint Procedure In travel soccer, playing time is earned rather than guaranteed. If, as a parent, you are not satisfied with the playing time your child is receiving, the first action you should take is to contact the coach of your child’s team.
Please note: SVU upholds a 24 hour policy that no complaint in regards to playing time, coaching decision or game management be communicated to the coaching staff, on the field, via phone call and written communication until 24 hours after the game. If you still feel strongly about the issue, please feel free to communicate these concerns with the coaching staff at that point. In general, all problems should be dealt with at the team level first. The proper procedure for all issues or complaints should be: Team Coach >>>>Director of Coaching >>>>VP of Competitive Program.
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS: SVU believes that you will find your Travel; Team experience to be rewarding. We hope you are able to make the necessary commitment required to make your team and the program successful. If you have any questions feel free to contact SVU's staff at [email protected] or call 540 383 6341.
STEP ONE
STEP TWO
STEP THREE
STEP FOUR
STEP FIVE
ACCEPTANCE Read our Player Development Polices o Visit www.shenvalleysoccer.com under the Travel Overview Tab Accept your team placement offer prior to Tuesday May 28th by accessing your SVU player account. FORM DOWNLOAD Please download from the SVU website (Travel Overview Tab) and print the following forms: VYSA Medical Release Form (does not need to be notarized) SVU Player Code of Conduct Form SVU Permission to Play Form Emergency Contact Form. Uniform Order Form (everybody needs to purchase new uniform for 2103-2014): o Costs for Jerseys are separate from Travel Player Fee. (refer to the Fee Structure section online for details). FORM COMPLETION Complete all applicable forms listed in Step 2. If a first time player with Shenandoah Valley United, please make a legible copy of the Player's Birth Certificate. PAYMENT As part of initial registration, you will need to pay for your commitment Fee prior to June 4th 2013. If payment is not received by then, your place on the SVU Travel team will be released. (refer to the Fee Structure section online for details) and Uniform fee, if applicable. Online Payment can be made for player fee via your SVU player account. Uniform payment must be made via check or cash on the night of team meetings. If paying by check, please make checks payable to: Shenandoah Valley United Inc. You can pay for the tuition and uniform with one check. TEAM MEETING Please submit all the above items to your Team Manager during your team meeting time: All players are required to attend their Team Meeting
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Team meeting After each team is selected a mandatory team meeting will be held. These meetings will be held at the Lucy Simms Center on: Wednesday 28th 6:00pm – 7:00pm: U11 Boys, U12 Boys (both teams), U11 Girls and U12 Girls 7:00pm – 8:00pm: U13 Boys and U14 Boys Thursday 29th 6:00pm – 7:00pm: U13 Girls and U14 Girls 7:00pm – 8:00pm: U15/U16 Boys U18 Boys and High School Girls team meetings will be set by your coaches. Attendance By accepting a spot on a travel team, SVU expects that all players will attend every training session, every match, and every tournament. Obviously certain things including illness, school conflicts, family emergencies, and major family events will prevent 100% attendance from every player. SVU understands this and hopes that if a player must miss a club event the coach and/or manager is notified in advance.
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PLAYER FEES: AGE GROUPS U11- U13 BOYS AND GIRLS
FEE DUE PAYMENT DUE DATE $150.00 (commitment) June 4th 2013 $150.00 July 1st 2013 $170.00 September 1st 2013 ANY UNPAID BALANCE FOR THE FALL SEASON IS DUE OCTOBER 1ST 2013. $150.00 February 1st 2014 $150.00 March 1st 2014 TOTAL PAYMENTS FOR 2013-1014 SEASON = $770.00
U14 BOYS AND GIRLS
$150.00 (commitment) June 4th 2013 $150.00 July 1st 2013 $170.00 September 1st 2013 ANY UNPAID BALANCE FOR THE FALL SEASON IS DUE OCTOBER 1ST 2013. TOTAL PAYMENTS FOR FALL 2013SEASON = $470.00 IF TEAMS CONTINUE TO PLAY IN THE SPRING, FEES DUE WILL BE: $150.00 February 1st 2014 $150.00 March 1st 2014
U15-U18 BOYS AND GIRLS
$150.00 (commitment) June 4th 2013 $150.00 July 1st 2013 $170.00 September 1st 2013 ANY UNPAID BALANCE FOR THE FALL SEASON IS DUE OCTOBER 1ST 2013. TOTAL PAYMENTS FOR FALL 2013SEASON = $470.00
PAYMENTE DUE DATES: Please make sure to note the payment due dates. A late fee will be assessed if you are PAST DUE. If you have any questions please contact the SVU Front Office at 540.383.6341. There are no refunds after the registration deadline. **THERE IS A FINANCIAL AID FOR THOSE WHO QUALIFY** WHAT DO YOUR FEES INCLUDE? 1. Fees include VYSA registration and Insurance costs, Coach Background checks, Skyline League registration fee, 2 training T-Shirts and administration fees. 2. Fees include coach’s stipend, tournament expenses and referee fees. 3. Fees include team entry fee into 1 out of town tournaments per season (Fall & Spring). Selection of this tournament will be made by the SVU Director of Coaching. 4. Team Equipment, 3rd night training opportunities, goalkeeping training, and coach evaluations 5. Any additional Tournaments or state cup above those noted will be the separate financial responsibility of the team and must be approved in advance by the SVU Director of coaching and player development. HOW TO MAKE YOUR PAYMENT: You can make your payment(s) online at www.shenvalleysoccer.com using your SVU Account. SVU accepts all major credit cards. If necessary, you can contact the SVU Front Office at 540.383.6341 to discuss offline payment(s). 7
PLAYER UNIFORMS: SVU ADIDAS UNIFORM PACKAGE FALL 2013-2015 Fall 2013 – All SVU Travel Players MUST purchase new SVU Adidas Uniform Fall 2014 – All 'NEW" players MUST purchase new SVU Adidas Uniform Fall 2015 – All 'NEW" players MUST purchase new SVU Adidas Uniform Optional Warm Up are available!! NEW SVU ADIDAS UNIFORM (for 3 years): Tiro 11 Uniform Package: Tiro11 Jersey Style# 7708: White/White and New Navy/White Tiro11 Shorts Style# 9674: White/White and New Navy/ White Adidas Copa Zone Cushion Socks: White/New Navy and New Navy/White
Cost: $100.00 (must be paid via check or cash at team meeting) SVU FALL 2103 HOME KIT:
SVU FALL 2013 AWAY KIT:
SVU TRAINING T-SHIRTS (x2):
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