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VSA Annual Meeting Scheduled The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Vermont Soccer Association is scheduled for Saturday, March 19, 2005 at the Nordic Indoor Center, Champlain Valley Fairgrounds in Essex Junction.  Two coaching clinics have been scheduled in conjunction with the business meeting.  The day’s events are open to the soccer community. The VSA is seeking volunteers for the Vermont Soccer Association Board of Directors and for the State Cup Committee (see following article).  If interested, contact Meg Munson, VSA Executive Director at 859-9601 or admin@vermontsoccer.org. VSA AGM Schedule of Events 8:30-9:00 a.m.   Registration 9:00-11:30 a.m. Business Meeting 12:00-2:00 p.m. Coaching Clinic (Rec)                         Clinicians:  Dave Saward, Men’s Head Coach, Middlebury College                                          John Werner, Men’s Head Coach, Castleton State College *   Volunteers (approximately 12) needed to participate *  Bring your gear and be ready to play 2:00-4:00 p.m.   Coaching Clinic:  “Zonal Defending”                         Clinician:  Paul Payne, Men’s Head Coach, Bloomsburg (PA) University  Plan to attend the VSA Annual General Meeting on March 19. Return to top of page

VSA Seeks Volunteers The Vermont Soccer Association is seeking volunteers for the 2005 State Cup Committee.  The Committee will work on all aspects of this year’s State Cup Tournament, scheduled for the weekend of June 4-5, 2005.  The State Cup (formerly known as Vermont Snickers Cup) is the tournament which determines the state soccer champion for boys and girls teams from U12 to U19 in Vermont . This event is part of the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series.  The champions go on to represent Vermont at the Region I tournament (“Regionals”), to be held this year in Virginia Beach from June 30-July 5.  Take advantage of this opportunity to give back to the soccer community, get to know other soccer parents and help the VSA at the same time.  If interested, contact Meg Munson at admin@vermontsoccer.org.   For more information, see http://www.vermontsoccer.org/vsa/doc/STCUPVOLUNTEERS.pdf. Return to top of page

Texas Hold’em ~ Final Call! Attention all poker lovers!!  Here’s another opportunity to try your hand at cards for the benefit of the Far Post U14 Boys trip to Holland. "Round One," held January 29, raised nearly $1100 with 35 players!  Let's fill all 64 seats!   When: Saturday, March 12, 2005 Where: Holiday Inn, 1068 Williston Road, South Burlington Time:  Registration begins at 3:30 p.m. Benefits:  Far Post U14 Boys’ Trip to Holland in April Entry Fee:  $100 per person + 1 Re-buy + 1 Add-on Refreshments $$$ CASH PRIZES $$$ Not sure how to play?  No worry!  There will be a brief lesson before the tournament begins!  For more information contact:  Far Post Soccer Club 863-8161 or Mark Groves 985-3195.   Thanks to all for your support! Return to top of page

Spring Training Camp Although there’s a foot of snow on the ground, it’s not too early to think about April vacation.  Plan now to send your child to Far Post’s Spring Training Camp.  “The School Break Camps are a blast,” says Education Program Director Ben Hardy.  “The kids love the soccer obstacle course, because they get to beat their time from the previous day.  There’s plenty of Futsal played, too – they can’t get enough Futsal.  It’s a great way for the kids to spend their vacation mornings.”  The Spring Training Camp will meet from 9:00 a.m. to noon, April 18-22 at the Sports and Fitness Edge of Williston.  Cost is $135 per player and both boys and girls are welcome.  The program emphasizes development of sound soccer fundamentals through player instruction and evaluation.  Each day’s activities include “skill of the day” practice, fun and related games and match time.  To register please contact Ben Hardy at ben@farpostsoccerclub.com or call 863-8161.   Return to top of page

Nalgenes and Hoodies for Sale!! If you’re looking for ideas to help fill someone’s Easter basket, the Far Post U16 Girls team is selling custom-designed Nalgene water bottles and Hooded Sweatshirts.  These items make great gifts for your favorite Far Post athlete, coach, team manager, parent, etc!  The navy blue water bottles sell for $12 each or 2 for $20 and come in two designs – the wide mouth or loop-top.  The hooded sweatshirts are Far Post navy with our FPSC acronym centered in white on the front and sell for $35 each.  A variety of sizes are still available from Youth Small to Adult XL.  To order, go to our Online Club Store or e-mail paulette@farpostsoccerclub.com.    Return to top of page High School Accolades! John Dellipriscoli of Montpelier High School and the Far Post U18 Boys Team was named this week's Burlington Free Press Athlete of the Week.  John scored the game-winning 3-pointer with 5.8 seconds remaining in last week's Division 2 Basketball Championships, giving Montpelier the win over Mill River 45-44 and its first state basketball crown in 56 years.  Congratulations, John! For the full article, visit the Burlington Free Press online:  http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/bfpnews/sports/aow.htm Return to top of page