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Spring season signups have begun! Please see below for more information.

The next ELSA meeting is Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 6:30pm, at the Rec Dept.!

The East Longmeadow Soccer Association Website

Pioneer Valley Soccer Program

When: Registration begins on January 9, 2012 and runs until February 12, 2012.
Where: Rec. Department.

Fee: $70 for those who participated in the Fall season. $100 for those who are participating in Spring only. $10 late fee will be charge for late registration. Please register on time as the number of teams to be entered into the league is determined based on the number of registrants received by Feb 12th.

In-Town Spring Soccer

When: Registration begins on January 9, 2012 and runs until March 23, 2012.

Where: Rec. Department.

Fee: $45 for all age groups.  $10 late fee will be charge for late registration.

** ELSA is looking for coaches for all Grade Levels **

Coaches / Parents

ELSA is running a soccer clinic over the winter months, focusing on the basics of the game. The following are guidelines for the clinic:

Location: All clinics will take place in the Gymnasium at Baptist Village located on Parker St. in EL

Time & Dates:
Sunday
Girls @ 6.00PM-7.00PM,
Boys @ 7.15PM – 8.15PM
January- 22, 29
February- 12, 26
March- 4, 11, 18, 25
April- 1

Cost
$50.00 per child
# of Participants
Because of space constraints, we are limited in the number of kids that can participate, 30 girls and 30 boys. First 30 boys/girls to respond will be accepted.
Sessions
Divided by age U6-U9 and U10-U14. All sessions will focus on basic fundamentals of the game. Bring ball + water bottle to each session Shoe wear – indoor soccer shoes.
Registration
Registration will take place Jan 22 at the Gymnasium at Baptist Village. NOT at the Rec. Dept.
Girls 5.30 PM
Boys 6.45 PM

Complete the Registration form below for EACH child that is participating in the clinic and return, by email, to Jerome McDonagh Jerome.mcdonagh@newellco.com

Last Name:

First Name:

Home Ph#:

Cell Ph#:

Email address:

Boy/Girl:

Age Group:

Emergency Contact:

List any Medical Conditions:

  ELSA sponsors 2011 Holiday Fundraiser.

Please Click Here to see details

Please be aware of the substitution rule for PVJSL

If a coach enters the field of play after being summoned by the referee to attend to an injured player, that player must come out of the game. (S)he may be replaced by a bench player, and may return at the next appropriate substitution event.

Please Click Here to view a reminder about Respect

I am a member of a team, and I rely on the team, I defer to it and sacrifice for it,
because the team, not the individual, is the ultimate champion.

Mia Hamm Garciapara

"I just want to do well and help the team achieve its goal. We don't play
for individual glory, but for that of the team"

Didier Drogba, Chelsea and Ivory Coast on his aims for the World Cup 2010

"Success is no accident.

It is  hard work, perseverance, learning,  studying, sacrifice

and most of  all, love of what you are doing or  learning to do"

Pele

A classic story:

A mother was making a breakfast of fried eggs for her teenage son. Suddenly the boy bursts into the kitchen.

"Careful! Careful! Put in some more butter! Oh my goodness! You're cooking too many at once. TOO MANY! Turn them! TURN THEM NOW! We need more butter. Oh my! WHERE are we going to get MORE BUTTER? They're going to STICK! Careful!... CAREFUL!   I said CAREFUL!

You NEVER listen to me when you're cooking! Never! Turn them! Hurry up! Are you crazy? Have you lost your mind? Don't forget to salt them. You know you always forget to salt them. Use the salt. USE THE SALT! THE SALT!"

The mother stared at him. "What's wrong with you? You think I don't now how to fry a couple of eggs?"

The son calmly replied, "I just wanted to show you what it feels like when I'm trying to play soccer."

Silent Sidelines Reminder

ELSA donates goals to EL High School.

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