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Travel Teams: Tryouts begin this weekend! |
Attention U14 through 18 boys and girls!
Tryouts for your age groups are scheduled
for this Sunday, August 12 and next Sunday, August 19. The U10s and U11s
will try out on Saturdays, September 8 and 15; and the U12s and U13s are
scheduled for Sundays, September 9 and 16.
For
the detailed 2007-08 try out schedule,
click here!
Tryouts
will be held at Dorset Park, in South Burlington ~ on Field 3
(the field in back of Cairns Arena),
click here
for directions.
Players are asked to try out in their
age-specific bracket. In case you missed
last week's issue of ePost, here are
some additional frequently asked questions regarding tryouts!
Tryouts 2007 FAQ's
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Where? All
tryouts will take place at Dorset Park
(Field 3) in South Burlington.
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Is there a fee?
There is no registration fee to tryout. All are welcome!
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When should players arrive?
Please plan to arrive 20-30 minutes prior to scheduled time for your age
group to register and warm-up. Click here
for detailed schedule!
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How do we register?
A simple registration form will be available for completion at tryouts
check-in. All Far Post players
from this past season will automatically be pre-registered.
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Does a parent need to attend?
Parents of new players and returning Far Post players are requested to check
in with their son or daughter on the first day and sign the registration
form.
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Do players need to attend both sessions?
It’s recommended that players attend both sessions if possible to maximize
their tryout experience.
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What should we do if a player can’t attend both
sessions? Please inform our personnel at
check-in so it can be recorded on the player's registration form. You
can also send us an email at
admin@farpostsoccerclub.com -- if emailing, please be sure to include
your child's name and the age group for which he/she is trying out.
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Are there any other opportunities for players to be
seen if they can’t attend tryout sessions?
Yes! Far Post is offering two August camps just
before school begins: our
Pre-Season Camp for high-schoolers, and our
First
Touch Camp for ages 7-14. Both camps are quite full so if
interested, please email us at
Wendy@farpostsoccerclub.com.
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What should we bring?
Players
should be accompanied by a parent/guardian for check in on the first
session. Players should be dressed in soccer attire, ready to play
(cleats, shin-guards, etc.) and should bring their water bottles! Also
plan to bring other clothing items appropriate for the weather.
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Can I bring a friend?
Feel free to bring someone new along to see what Far Post is all about!
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How & when will players be notified of
tryout results? Players will
be notified BY E-MAIL (unless otherwise noted on the registration form)
within a week following the second tryout session.
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What happens after players receive their
notifications?
Players/families will have about 10 days to respond to Far Post indicating
their acceptance. Acceptance is an online process which includes the
review of our Travel Team Parent-Player Manual, and payment of the travel team
deposit (50% of the fee.)
For
further information on Far Post's travel team program feel free to review the
following pages on our website. These pages will updated in the coming
weeks with new information ~ so check back!
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Six Seasons of Soccer Education at
Far Post! |
Far
Post Soccer Club's Camps Clinics provide a variety of training opportunities
throughout the year for players of all ages. The primary goal of our programs is
to develop sound soccer fundamentals through various activities and games. While
learning from our talented and dedicated trainers, players enhance the skills
they need to be successful on the field.
Over
the next few weeks we'll be updating our website to incorporate the programs for
the coming season! Take a look by going to
www.farpostsoccerclub.com and
click on "Camps & Clinics!"
You'll find our 2007-2008 program listing by age group in each of our 'six
seasons!' Here are the highlights:
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New Program:
U8 Development Programs; beginning
with the Fall Development Program, we've expanded this program to a series
of four sessions through the Spring!
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U10 programs; beginning with the
Fall Development Program, the U10s will transition to the U10 Schools of
Excellence during the indoor season, complimenting indoor league play in The
Soccer Center and/or the Far Post U10 Travel Team program.
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Six sessions of our popular
Far Post Juniors for ages 4-6.
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New Program:
Advanced Juniors, for ages 5-7; designed for the 'veteran Juniors' ~ details
coming soon!
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Our popular
Schools of
Excellence offer specialized training for ages U10 through U14 ~ details
coming soon!
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Back, after overwhelming
participation in Summer of 2007 are our summer trio:
Summer School of
Excellence, Pre-Season and
First Touch Camps.
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New Program: Junior
SSOE Camp ~ to be incorporated into the June Summer School of Excellence (SSOE)
Camp, a special section for ages 6-8.
Fill
your calendar with events from Far Post's six seasons of soccer! Visit our
site regularly for all the details!
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Now Registering for Fall Programs |
Three popular Far Post programs,
scheduled to begin on Tuesday, September 11, are now open for registrations.
For ages 4-6,
Far Post Juniors is a fun-packed
soccer program designed to introduce children to the world's most popular team
sport! Juniors is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 4 to 5 p.m.
for six weeks. Participants may register for one session per week
(Tuesdays OR Thursdays) ~ or, if your young athlete can't get enough of the
game, feel free to sign up for the twice per week option and save $15.
Click here for more details.
Do you have a youngster, between the
ages of 6 and 10, seeking to improve his/her skills ~ perhaps aspiring to play
on Far Post's U10 Travel Team?
Perhaps you're seeking to supplement your child's rec soccer experience with
additional training? Check out the
U8 and U10 Fall
Development Programs which are designed especially for players between 6-10
years of age. The primary goal of the U8 and U10 Fall Development Program
is master of ball, skill building and having fun. Both programs are held
twice per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-6 p.m. Learn more about
the U8 and
U10 Fall Development Programs.
Don't
delay!
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3-Day Special for Far
Posters |
Need soccer gear and
supplies for the fall season?
New Horizons in
Sports is offering a Back to School Special for all Far Post
players!
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When?
August 14, 15 and 16
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Where?
New Horizons in
Sports,
21
Adams Drive off Williston Road in Williston
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How to save?
It's as easy as 1, 2, 3!
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Click
on the New Horizons logo below for the money saving coupon.
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Print out the
coupon.
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Bring the coupon to
New Horizons and receive 20% off Adidas items and 15% off all other
brands.
Thanks,
New Horizons, for this special offer for all members of the Far Post family!
Don't
forget to bring the coupon with you!
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Announcing the
Kohlasch Annual Wiffle® Ball Tournament |
The
Colchester Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring the 2nd
Annual Bill Kohlasch Wiffle® Ball Tournament on Saturday, September 15
at the Bayside Park Ball Field in Colchester.
Bill was a teacher at Colchester's Malletts Bay School for 18 years and
worked as the Summer Coordinator at the Colchester Parks and Recreation
Department for 16 years. He was instrumental in creating the first
ever Wiffle® Ball League in the Fall of 2003.
Bill was also a
'founding father'
of Far Post Soccer Club back in 1996 and collaborated in the design of the
Club crest. The Latin words signified the founders' vision for Far
Post and Bill felt that it was important for all players to understand their
meaning. It's fitting, as we begin a new season, to take a few moments
to reflect on our club's heritage and the inspiration and support that Bill
gave to the club in its early years, along with so many other coaches,
volunteers and families. (Click
here to learn more
about Far Post's crest.)
Bill passed away in
April of 2005 after a five year struggle with melanoma. He left his
special mark in our club, Colchester Parks and Rec and with all whom he came
in contact. The Tournament honors his memory and benefits the College
Fund established for his three children.
Those who are
interested may
click here for the tournament brochure and related details.
Perhaps there are some Far Post
wiffle® ball fans who might consider entering an
'orange'
team in this 2nd year event!
It promises to be a day of great fun!
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Keep us current!
Be sure to send
us any changes in your contact information!
Have group or action photos from games or
tournaments?
Send to:
admin@farpostsoccerclub.com |
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as of August 8, 2007