Travel Team Updates

Uniforms and Spirit Gear:  Orange training t-shirts and uniform socks have arrived!  Most team managers received orders for their teams on Monday (Jan. 29).  Please connect with your team manager to pick up your order.  The balance of our large club order is being processed and its progress is monitored regularly.  The Adidas warmup suits ~ because they are a brand new style ~ are not expected until early Spring.  We’ll announce in ePost as items arrive and are available for pick-up.  If you need a uniform or spirit gear item, notify Paulette Bergeron immediately:  paulette@farpostsoccerclub.com.

 Payments:  The second installment of the Travel Team Fee is now due.  Below is an excerpt from the Parent-Player Manual regarding this year’s fees.

 Those needing their account balance should request via email to Business Manager Paulette Bergeron at paulette@farpostsoccerclub.com.  Kindly indicate the player’s name(s) & team when making inquiries to the Far Post office.

 Payment Guidelines

 The club office is currently processing a high volume of payments each day.  Here are some tips to guide you through the payment process for all our programs.  This will help us too!

• Please make your payments on time. 

  • The second travel team installment should be made as soon as possible.

  • Session III Futsal and 7v7 should be paid by February 20.

  • If experiencing difficulty paying by deadline dates, please let us know immediately.  Your financial situation will be held in strictest confidence but it's very important that we hear from you.
     

• If paying online, please use the proper ePay links for the payment type:

  • Travel Team Payment

    • Go to www.farpostsoccerclub.com

    • Click on Travel Teams

    • Click on Make Payments. 

    • Be sure to scroll down to the “message from sender box” and indicate “Player Name” and their “Travel Team” (example:  Jane Smith; U15 Girls).

  • U14 Holland Trip (new page added to web!)

    • Go to www.farpostsoccerclub.com

    • Click on Travel Teams

    • Click on Holland Trip

    • Click on "Trip Fees/Payment" (first item listed, next to the KNVB logo).  Review the payment schedule the continue with the PayPal link. 

    • Be sure to scroll down to the “message from sender box” and indicate “Player Name” and their “Travel Team” (example:  Jane Smith; U15 Girls).

  • Far Post Educational Program (i.e., Academy, Schools of Excellence, etc.)

    • Go to www.farpostsoccerclub.com

    • Click on Far Post Education

    • Click on Make Payment; find the amount due for the appropriate program then use the PayPal link. 

    • Be sure to scroll down to the “message from sender box” and indicate “Player Name” and educational program for which you are making payment.

  • Futsal or 7v7 Payment

    • Go to www.thesoccercenter.org

    • Click on ePay from the home page.

    • Be sure to scroll down to the “message from sender box” and indicate “Player Name” and their “Travel Team” (example:  Jane Smith; U15 Girls).
       

• Credit card payments may also be done in person in the Far Post business office. Afternoons are the best time to visit the office.  (Click for directions!)  Feel free to call ahead to be certain staff is available ~ 872-8860, extension 200.
   

• Payments by check should be payable to Far Post Soccer Club, Inc. -- CLEARLY MARK "Player Name" and "Team Name” (example:  Jane Smith; U15 Girls) in the memo section.  Be sure to mail your check to our correct postal address:  Far Post Soccer Club, P O Box 5575, Essex Junction, VT  05453.   

 Outdoor Season:  We’re busily preparing for the upcoming outdoor season.  League schedules are in the works, tournament applications have been made (in most cases) and outdoor fields have been requested.  We’ll update you as soon as we have confirmed information.  In the meantime, if it’s not posted on the website, it means that we do not yet have details to share.  We know everyone is anxious to know schedules and appreciate your patience.  As soon as we know, we'll let you know!  Stay tuned!

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Soccer Travelers Seeking Used Equipment

 Do you have any soccer equipment that you would like to donate to a worthwhile cause?  Can you get them to the Far Post office by February 9, 2007.  If so, your assistance and donation is greatly appreciated.

Wendy Elles, Far Post Soccer Club’s Education Program Director, will be traveling to Tanzania, Africa to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, experience a jungle safari, and spend some days at Mama India's Orphanage in Rift Valley Children’s Village (www.tanzanianchildrensfund.org).  Lindsay Hawley of the U14 Girl’s team will be traveling to Batey Libertad (www.bateylibertad.org) in the Dominican Republic to visit underprivileged soccer players through the Grass Roots Soccer Organization (www.grassrootsoccer.org).

Upcoming Events!

 Tournaments:  the recent issue of The Soccer Center's electronic newsletter, "Extra Time" listed the upcoming tournaments:

• February 10 ~ Sweethearts Soccer (7v7)
  • U12 Coed
  • U14 Coed
  • High School Coed
  • Adult Coed
     
• March 17 ~ St. Paddy's Day Shenanigans (Futsal)
  • Men's Open
  • Women's Open
     
• March 31 ~ The Windjammer High School College Showcase (7v7)
  • High School Boys
  • High School Girls

  Take advantage of these opportunities for some indoor soccer fun.  Help your team manager coordinate a team and have a blast!

 Futsal & 7v7 Session III:  It’s not too early to think about Session III!  We are anticipating all leagues to be filled to capacity.  Therefore, it’s critical that all teams are registered and PAID IN FULL by the deadline date of February 20.  Take a look at the game dates for your age bracket for session III (go to www.thesoccercenter.org; click on Futsal; click on Session III) and determine your availability and notify your team manager.  Consider playing in a 7v7 league as well!  Playing in session III is a very important preparation for the outdoor season.  All Far Post players are encouraged to participate.  Kindly try to avoid signing up then dropping out at the last minute as this results in your team manager having to re-price the fee to the participating players.  Please assist your team manager by committing early and paying on time.  Don't miss Session III!     

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Education Session III 

 The third session of our Schools of Excellence series focuses on Dribbling Skills/Juggling/Mastery of the Ball and begins on Thursday, March 8.  Players, ages 7-14 should take advantage of this opportunity to work on their ball handling technique before the outdoor season.

 Far Post Juniors is back for Session III as well!  Far Post Juniors is open to youngsters ages 4-6 who are anxious to begin their soccer careers!  Sessions are Tuesdays and/or Thursdays, beginning March 6 or March 8.

For further information, contact Education Program Director, Wendy Elles, wendy@farpostsoccerclub.com or 872-8860, x201.

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