Boys Travel Evaluations Rescheduled for next Monday (6/24)and Tuesday (6/25) at Argenziano Field

Dear Parents,

The canceled evaluation days for the boys groups are rescheduled for next week. The days for the each group are listed below.

Players who will be in the U14 group do not have field evaluations; we use coaches’ evaluations for them.

This is an important part of our team placement process. This allows us to assess the kids against the whole range of their peers while they are having fun. If your child does not attend, or turns up late, it is quite possible he or she may not be placed on the appropriate team, which could affect their enjoyment next year.

Evaluations will take place at the Argenziano Field on Washington Street, behind the school. Evaluations are difficult to coordinate, and being an all volunteer organization it is even harder. PLEASE ASSIST by getting to the field on time for “Check In”. Come prepared with the usual water, cleats & shin guards.

Monday, June 24th: BU10

First Round:

– Boys birth date between 8/1/04 – 7/31/05 (U9)

– Check in 5:00 p.m.

- Evaluations 5:30 – 6:45 p.m.

Second Round:

- Boys birth date between 8/1/03 -7/31/04 (U10)

– Check in 6:15 p.m.

– Evaluations 6:45 – 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, June 25th: BU12

– Boys birth date between 8/1/01 – 7/31/03 (U12)

– Check in 5.30

- Evaluations: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

P.S. Fall 2013 registration is open!

BRIGHT FUTURE OUTLINED AT ANNUAL MEETING

With registration at an all-time high and ambitious plans for program improvement, SYSL held its annual meeting May 15 to approve new bylaws and elect the 2013-14 board. Over 800 kids from 600 families are now participating, including in the new and very popular toddler program, while strong alliances with state leagues have led to better training for players, refs and coaches alike. The financial condition of the league is strong as well. CORI compliance is at 100 percent, and a better registration system means families have an easier time enrolling while SYSL collects its operating revenue more effectively

These developments reflect an underlying commitment to improving the administration and management of the league over past few years. That commitment led to two “turning point” moments at this month’s general membership meeting: adoption of new Articles of Organization and new league bylaws that will position SYSL to become a true non-profit, complying with all legal requirements. Getting the league’s operations in order allows us to spend more time thinking about soccer itself, and improving the quality of the experience for families.

President Todd Easton shared his excitement about the strategic planning process for SYSL just now getting under way. But he emphasized the league faces some challenges to its growth and improvement, and needs families to pitch in: to volunteer for SYSL programs, and tell city government it can do more to support Somerville’s most popular youth sports league.

Here’s the 2013-14 board elected to one-year terms May 15:
2013 SYSL Board of Directors
President:                                         Todd Easton
Vice President:                                 Jeff McMahon
Treasurer:                                        Frank Farley
Registrar:                                          Pavlos Protopapas
Secretary:                                         Craig Sandler
Player and Coach Development:  Paul Clarke
Fields Director:                                Scott Brooks
Travel Referee Coordinator:          Ben Gunther
Webmaster:                                      Joe McMahon
Community Relations Director:     Barry Logue
Equipment Uniform Director:        Lucas Friedlaender
Boys Travel Program Director:     Michael Rooney
Girls Travel Program Director:      Rebecca Davidson
Intramural U8 Program Director:  Andrew Platt
Instructional U6 Program Dir:       Brandee Hall
Cori Coordinator:                           Barry Rafkind
MYSL Coordinator:                        Brendan Raftery

SYSL Board

REGISTER TODAY

Fall registration is now open

Deadline: July 1st

Please go to

https://www.sportsmanager.us/PublicLinks/OnlineRegistration.asp?Org=319

or click on the big orange button on the right.

Help Keep Somerville’s Fields Nice and Tidy

Please make sure that you and your children have picked up any trash, water bottles, wrappers, etc. prior to leaving the fields.

Coaches – please check your team area for trash before leaving the field.

The league has requested additional barrels and recycling bins at all the sites and hope that they will be in place this weekend. Please help us in keeping the league a vital and welcomed part of Somerville.