by posted 05/17/2012
 

2012 Fall Soccer Registration

In-Person Registration* -- Community Center Basement (Pine St.)
Thursday, June 14 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

*New Nike Travel Uniform Process -- Nike brand travel uniforms must be ordered separately by parents. Ordering information through Nike distributor “WeGotSoccer.com” will be shared soon with all registered fall families.  Uniforms may be used for up to 2 years.  Nike uniform samples will be available for sizing for travel age players at in-person registration.

Check out the horizontal "Fall Season" web page for additional fall information - fees, age groups, etc!

Click the link below for a printable Fall Soccer Registration Form

Late registrations will only be accepted if space is available and rosters have not yet been set.


Click here for printable Fall Soccer registration form!

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by Al Bruno posted 05/17/2012
 

CT Junior Soccer Association (CJSA):  Silent Sidelines A SOCCER STORY.... A mother was making a breakfast of fried eggs for her teenage son.  Suddenly the boy burst 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!" His agitated mother glared at him.  "What's wrong with you?  You think I don't know 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."

Each Fall and Spring, CJSA sponsors a statewide Silent Sidelines weekend.  Silent Sidelines will take place the weekend of May 19 and 20.  CJSA unfortunately just recently advised SSA of the spring dates, but we will all make it work despite the very tardy notice. As per the CJSA, Coaches will be permitted to give players direction from the sidelines. Spectators will be directed to refrain from making any comments to players, coaches, or referees, but will be permitted and are encouraged to applaud efforts by all players. SSA thanks you in advance for your cooperation and support of Silent Sidelines!

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by posted 04/11/2012
 

AFC FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTSKILL CLINICS
6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Gary Park

April 27
May 4, 11, 18 and 25
June 1 and 8

SSA Wine & Beer Tasting Tickets available at Friday Night Footskill sessions!

All registered SSA spring travel and in-house players are welcome. 
This is part of the SSA spring program.
Come join us and kick up your skills!

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by posted 03/22/2012
 

 SSA 2012 Spring Soccer Information
 

Please check out the Spring page above for important info and updates all season long!

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by posted 09/09/2011
 

SSA VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
(Updated - September 2011)

Volunteers are the backbone of any community organization.  Volunteering for SSA is fun and rewarding!  Please consider volunteering to keep Seymour’s soccer program strong and support Seymour youth sports.
 
Some positions are large – requiring a commitment of 10 or more hours per week, but MOST are very small – only about 3-4 hours PER YEAR.  See below for the number of volunteers needed for SSA programming.
 
Please email SSA at  if you would like to volunteer, or would like more information.

Committee Opportunities

Fundraising Committee
A committee is needed to raise funds to offset the operational costs of SSA.  This committee works under the direction of the Treasurer.
 

• Fundraising chairperson: 1
• Additional Committee members: 2
• Time Commitment: Will vary (between 1-5 hours per month)

 
Founder’s Day Committee
SSA would like to sponsor a booth at Founder’s Day.  The committee will need to recruit volunteers to assist.  This committee works under the direction of the President and Vice President.

• Total Committee members: 3
• Volunteers for the day of: 5-7
• Time commitment: only 2 hours per month for 2 months max; 2 hour work slots for day of event

 
Kick-off Day Picnic Committee
SSA hosts a “Kick-Off” picnic usually on a designated Sunday in August to celebrate the start of the Fall Soccer Season.  It is a fun day primarily meant to get the players and families together and excited about the upcoming season. The SSA Board would also like it to be an opportunity for coaches and team managers to introduce themselves to teams. 

In 2012, SSA would like the In-House Program players (DI & D2) to also receive uniforms and schedules.  This committee works under the direction of the In-House Director and Treasurer.

• Committee members: 4
• Kick Off Day Volunteers: 7 - 10
• Time Commitment: several hours; flexible time

 
Other Important Volunteer Positions
 
Coach Meeting Committee
Help In-House Division Director and Travel Director prepare and pass out information/binders, uniforms, equipment, etc.

• Volunteers: 3 - 4
• Time commitment: 2 or 3 hours twice a year (fall and spring)

 
Photo Day Committee
During the fall season, SSA sponsors professional portraits to be taken of the team and the individual players.  SSA receives a certain percentage of the sales as a fundraiser. 

Volunteers are needed to distribute order forms, help with flow during the photo shoot, and distribute the photo packages after arrival.  These volunteers work under the direction of the President, Vice President, and/or Treasurer.

• Pre-Photo Day Volunteers: 6 
• Photo Day Volunteers: 3
• Photo Delivery Volunteers: 3
• Time commitment: approximately 1-2 hours per assignment

 
Uniform Committee
These volunteers work under the direction of the President or Uniforms Coordinator to order and assist in delivering uniforms to all coaches.

• Volunteers: 2
• Time Commitment: approximately 5-7 hours per fall and spring season
• SSA is currently seeking a Uniforms Coordinator

 
Team Specific Positions
 
Coach/Assistant Coach
We look for coaches that have a desire to work with children and will promote SSA’s mission, vision, and objectives (see link to left).
  
Coaches will be provided an AFC curriculum for all practice sessions and work under the guidance of the AFC Coach Director.   Certification and training opportunities will be available for all coaches to further develop their skills.
 
Team Manager
Every SSA team needs a Team Manager.  The Team Manager facilitates communication between the coaches and families and assists the coach with communications, tournament registrations, clerical needs, etc. 
 
Open SSA Board Positions
 
All open SSA board positions are filled in accordance with the designated process as defined in its bylaws.  All board members are expected to be reliable and dependable, and conduct themselves in a responsible and professional manner at all times.   Board members are also expected to fulfill their duties as defined and stated in the SSA bylaws.
 

Current open position(s):
None at this time. 

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by posted 07/01/2011
 
Welcome to the web home of the Seymour Soccer Association!  The SSA Board asks that you visit our site frequently as this will be the centralized resource for information.  Please check back regularly for news, scores, weather updates, coach and family materials, schedules, directions, registration information, and much more.
 
The mission of SSA is to provide a means of recreation to all the children of Seymour while promoting the sport of soccer and developing the skills of individual players.  SSA’s vision is to create and encourage an environment consistent with good sportsmanship, physical fitness, respect, team play, and having fun.
  
SSA believes that youth sports should construct a foundation of confidence and team collaboration that youngsters can transfer to their lives.  SSA is also proud to partner with Academica Futebol Club (AFC), a company composed of experienced soccer professionals that support SSA's volunteers and share SSA's goals. 

As the great coach John Wooden said, “Sports do not build character.  They reveal it.”  It is my hope that Seymour’s young people will indeed reveal their character and realize the joy that participating in soccer brings.
 
Thank you.  I look forward to continued success as well as the relationships to be made out on the pitch!
 
Very truly yours,
Al Bruno, SSA President  
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