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Final Word on ‘05-‘06 Season  Following their participation in the Region I National Championship event held in Virginia Beach (Regionals) Far Post’s U12 Boys and U14 Boys teams were recipients of the Region I National Championship Fair Play Award.  The award recognizes teams for displaying positive conduct on the field toward their opponents and game officials throughout the competition.  “This is a great honor for the Club.  Throughout the long weekend, our boys showed not only great heart and great skill; we also conducted ourselves like true sportsmen. I am very proud of the boys for their effort and conduct,” said Executive Director Todd Kingsbury.  Congratulations to both teams on this fine achievement!  The U17-18 Girls participated in their final tournament at Clifton Park, marking the official end of Far Post’s Travel Team season.  The girls had a successful and exciting weekend, advancing to the quarter finals, and beating Capita ASCl 5 -3 in penalty kicks.  In their semi-final match, they lost 2-1 to Rochester FC in sudden death overtime!  Congratulations to the U17-18 Girls on a weekend of great soccer!  We’d like your input!  Below are links to two forms which will enable you to provide us with an evaluation of your travel team experience for this past season.  Simply complete the forms online.  When finished, click on 'submit' at the bottom of the form.  Your responses will automatically be emailed to Executive Director, Todd Kingsbury.  Please be sure to evaluate all coaches who worked with your team.  Evaluations are a key component in our planning for next season.  Thanks in advance for your thoughts! 2006 Travel Team Questionnaire 2006 Coaching Evaluation  Mark your calendars for Tryouts 2006!  Click here for details! U14-18 ~ August 13 and 20 U10-13 ~ September 10 and 17 Return to top of page Far Post Night at the Voltage!  Don’t miss this annual event!   Wednesday, July 26 Collins-Perley Complex, St. Albans featuring VASL All-star Women vs Lady Voltage  ~  5:30 p.m. VASL All-star Men vs Voltage  ~  7:30 p.m.  The VASL All-star Women’s team includes Far Post Coaches Wendy Elles and Kate Moran as well as Far Post U16G Laura Gentile, U17-18G Morgan Keefe and Meghan Begins, and FP Alum Holly Mumford and Abbi Newton.  Far Post Coaches Kyle Dezotell, Ben Hardy, and Todd Kingsbury, as well as former Far Poster John Dellipriscoli have been named to the Men’s All-star team.  A Far Post girls team will play during half-time of the Womens match and a Far Post boys team will play during half-time of the Men’s match.   Former Far Posters Ashley Pfaff, Kaitlin Francis and Erin Pichiotino are members of the Lady Voltage! Kristin Luckenbill, a regular player in Far Post's Futsal Leagues and frequent goalie trainer is goal-keeper.   Don’t miss the excitement!  Players wearing their Far Post jerseys to this event will receive discounted admission.  Plan to attend … and wear orange! Return to top of page August Camps  Do you have an elementary or middle school son or daughter trying out for the school team for the first time?  Far Post’s new First Touch Camp is designed specifically to prepare these young players for their first soccer experience of the fall season – tryouts.  Whether they are school or club level tryouts, the new First Touch Camp will provide players with fitness and technique exercises designed to sharpen their skills and boost their confidence.  The camp is also a great way to be “seen” by Far Post staff prior to our tryouts.  High School aged players should plan on attending our Pre-Season Camp to prepare for their school season and tryouts.  The camp focuses on fitness, technique and player confidence ~ these elements of the game greatly influence a player’s performance in pre-season and beyond.  Both camps are filling up fast so register right away!  Click here to view more details on both the First Touch and Pre-Season Camps!   Looking for some extra soccer training between now and the August camps?  Far Post’s Summer Fitness Program and Summer Academy are currently in progress.  Space is still available so feel free to register for the remainder of the program.  The fee will be pro-rated accordingly.  Planning ahead?  Hold these dates for upcoming fall events (details coming soon!) Far Post Juniors ~ Boys & Girls, Ages 4-6 ~ Begins on September 12 & 14 and runs six consecutive Tuesdays and/or Thursdays Fall Development Program ~ Boys and Girls, U8 and U10 ~ Begins on September 12 and runs for six weeks on Tuesdays and Thursdays.     Return to top of page Volunteer Appreciation Board of Directors The Far Post Board of Directors announces the appointment of Tony Blake as the newest member of the Board.  Tony (dad of Andrew-U14 and Ellie-U10) will replace retiring director Roger Ranz (dad of Holden U15-16 and Alum-Austin).  The Board welcomes Tony and expresses appreciation to Roger for his many years of service on the Far Post Board.  Roger will continue to be involved in soccer as a referee.  Thanks, Roger, for your contribution of time and expertise and years of dedicated service to the Far Post Board. The primary role of the board is to set club policy and oversee the general vision of the club in accordance with its mission and bylaws.  The board members have contributed over and above, working with management on the recent facilities studies and move to a new location.  The club is grateful for their contributions of time and expertise.  Position Name Chairman Joe Bergeron Vice Chair Leigh Cole Treasurer Tim Macnee Secretary Mike Tarricone Director Victor Morrison Director Tony Blake Retiring Director Roger Ranz   Team Managers Far Post’s Team Managers play a very important role in the club, serving as the key communications link between the office and their respective teams and their coach and team.  In addition, they generally serve as social coordinator, directions provider, money collector, “what to bring” reminders, and much much more.  The Far Post Board and Staff extend a very big THANK YOU to this past season’s Team Managers for all their hard work and dedication.   Travel Team Managers  2005-2006 Season       U10 Boys First Victor Rossi U10 Girls First Cathy Hudson   Karen Powell U11 Boys First Hilary Besse U11 Girls First Betsy Forrester   Polly Moore U11-12 Boys Development Ken & Lisa Bell   Christie Hewson U12 Boys First Karen Harlow   Judy Mallory U12 Girls First Andy Seaton U13 Boys Development Lori Choiniere U13 Boys First Tom Boland U13 Girls First Donna Austin-Hawley U14 Boys Development Michele Viani U14 Girls Development Joan Shaw U14 Boys First Steve Hayes U14 Girls First Kim Mihan   Bob Chutter U15 Boys First Cathy Baker U15 Girls First Tim Keefe U15-16 Boys Development Roger Ranz U15-16 Girls Development Ann Hunsicker U16 Boys First Bill Orleans U16 Girls First Zaf Bludevich   Ellen Cornbrooks U17 Boys Reserves Ken Merritt U17 Boys First Tim Macnee U17-18 Girls First Alan Mihan  In addition to the team managers, Far Post wishes to express its appreciation to all those who volunteered in other capacities this season:  lodging coordinators, fundraising coordinators, event organizers, and so many more!  You're contributions are greatly appreciated!  Return to top of page Thanks from Bentley College  “A short conversation with Tyler Wood, and suddenly we have enough equipment to begin a ‘Mmofra Trom League’ of more than 10 teams---all in matching shirts!  We were overwhelmed by both the quality and quantity of the donations from Far Post, and we packed them in large boxes with great anticipation of how they will be received in Ghana.  We will be sending photos and stories!  Thank you so much for supporting AIDS orphans of Ghana.”  The above note was received from Diane Kellogg, an Administrator from HUGS International TLC who is working with students from Bentley College on the Ghana Project.   “Mmofra Trom” means children's garden, and is located near the very tiny village of Trom (“garden”), about an hour north of Accra, the capital city of Ghana.  At Mmofra Trom, there is a 50-acre site that is being developed to benefit the AIDS orphans in the surrounding area.  A K-9 school, scheduled to open this September, will sponsor a "Kick-It" program that aims to attract children of all ages, particularly pre-teens and teens, to come to the site during the day.  They will get a free soccer clinic, join a team and become part of a league ~ currently nicknamed the “Mmofra Trom League.”   Twelve Bentley College students will go to Mmofra Trom for two weeks to get the program started.  Two students will remain for 4 months.  Their actual focus is to give the children a health screening and health care, an educational assessment, and job skills counseling and training.  Many need psychological counseling which will most likely come informally from their soccer coach, who’s been specially trained to lead and guide children who are still on their own and without family to care for them.  As time progresses Bentley College hopes to be involved in helping teen-agers begin small businesses ~ create business plans, apply for micro-loans and learn how to grow their business.  “We'll see how it all unfolds,” says HUGS Administrator Diane Kellogg.  “We think this first effort will be a way to begin building personal relationships with the AIDS orphans who come to Mmofra Trom.  24 live on site in homes HUGS built, and others will come as ‘we build it’.  Obviously, HUGS accepts financial donations and has an excellent record for utilizing donations 100% toward projects.  Volunteers pay for their own travel and expenses, and HUGS administrators use their own resources for administrative costs.  I'm proud be involved, and am so glad to have Far Post Soccer Club's help.”  For more information, visit the HUGS International TLS website at http://www.hugstlc.org/  Related articles:  June 27 July 7 Return to top of page