as of March 28, 2005      Join our Mailing List          Search Past Issues  U14 Girls Team Raising Funds for Holland! The U14 Girls team is sponsoring two projects to raise funds for their trip to Holland in April.  Your support of their efforts is greatly appreciated. REST AREA BAKE SALE: When: Saturday, April 2, 2005 Where:  Williston Interstate 89 Rest Stops, Northbound and Southbound Time: 7:30am - 4:30pm Donations Welcome! RAFFLE:  Tickets are $5.00 each or 5/$20.00; Drawing is April 3, 2005 Watch for tables set up at Futsal to purchase your tickets!  You can also contact the Far Post office, 863-8161, if you are interested. This is a super opportunity to win several great prizes!  Thanks to all the prize donors! Raffle Prizes Rossignol Snowboard from Rossignol (value $330.00) Half Day Private Ski Lesson at Stowe with Ed Gill (lift ticket will need to be purchased - value $215.00) Soccer Cleats from New Horizons (size may be exchanged - value $110.00) 5' X 8' Area Rug from Flooring America at the Carpetbagger (value $279.00) Katherine Monstream Framed Print (value $140.00) Two Lift Tickets to Bolton Valley (value $80.00) Smith Goggles (value $80.00) PIZZA for Far Post:  Go to American Flatbread on St. Paul Street in Burlington and let the hostess and your server know you are a Far Post family.  They will donate $3.00 for every dine-in pizza purchase to the U14 Girls Team.  There's no limit on the number of times you can take advantage of this. This does not apply to take out. Take advantage of eating probably the best pizza ever while supporting a good cause.  Thanks,  American Flatbread! Return to top of page

Spring Training Camp Spring is officially here so 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 meets 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

Get “Plugged In” to the Voltage! A quick link right from the Far Post website now zaps you right to the Vermont Voltage site so you can stay online with Voltage activities throughout the upcoming season.  New this season, are the Lady Voltage!  The women will play in the Northern Division of the W-League and games will be played in Burlington and St. Albans . The W-League is similar to the men's Premier Development League, with college players being allowed to train and play with professional players who help develop each player to their maximum potential.  Of course, the highlight of the Voltage season, will be “Far Post Night!"  Mark your calendars and save the date ~ Wednesday, July 20, 7:30 p.m. at Collins-Perley.  You won’t want to miss this super-charged event when the Voltage play the VASL All-Stars.  Be watching for more details on this special event, ticket discounts, etc.  The Vermont Voltage play in the Premier Development League (PDL) of the United Soccer Leagues. The USL is a nationwide soccer organization containing over 100 men's, women's and youth teams split into five leagues. The PDL is considered by the United States Soccer Federation as a fourth division, below Major League Soccer, the A-League, and the D3 Pro League. The PDL allows high school and college players to compete in a "pro"-like environment without losing their college eligibility.  If you’d like more information, plug into http://www.vermontvoltage.com. Return to top of page

What’s VASL? The previous article referenced the VASL All-stars' match with the Voltage on July 20, 2005.  “The Vermont Amateur Soccer League (VASL) was established in 2001 to provide amateurs with an opportunity to participate in USASA-sanctioned, organized competition. The League was structured to promote soccer excellence and foster a link between youth and amateur soccer in the State.”  Several Far Post coaches and trainers have played on VASL teams over the years.  This year we are pleased to announce that Far Post will field a team for the Men’s and Women’s divisions.  We’ll keep you ‘posted’ on the development of our new teams as well as the teams on which you’ll find your favorite Far Post Coach!  In the meantime, visit the VASL website ~ http://www.vermontamateursoccer.com/about.html ~ for further information, now just a quick link from the Far Post website for your recurring visits! Return to top of page

Outdoor Season Coming Soon! Attention players!  Do you know where your cleats are?  Do they fit?  Melting snow means the outdoor season is at hand!  Check out your soccer gear so you’ll be ready for Spring Training!  And mark your calendars ~ we anticipate our first week of outdoor training to begin April 25-29.   The schedule will be released within the next week and will be posted on our web-calendar: http://www.farpostsoccerclub.com/calendar/Calendar.htm. If your cleats are too small, worn, or you’d just like a new pair, you’re in luck!  Far Post families visiting New Horizons in Sports during the weekend of April 9 & 10 will receive special pricing on soccer shoes!  Plan now to take advantage of this great offer.  Thanks, New Horizons! Return to top of page