Arlington Soccer Association for Arlington and Falls Church, Virginia Youth Soccer

Recent News
 
U8 and above teams:
      - Eight Saturdays: April 12 - June 7
      - No games on Memorial Day Weekend
      - June 14 is rain date.
U6 and U7 teams:
      - Seven Saturdays: April 19 - June 7,
        plus one game on a Sunday.
      - No games on Memorial Day Weekend
      - June 14 is rain date.
Full Calendar of Events
Coaching Clinics
Spring 2008
Bob Bigney, ASA's Technical Director, will conduct clinics ASA coaches this spring, including:
  • How to run a practice that your players will love.
  • 10 great soccer activities you can
    do in a     small space.
  • These are a few of my favorite games.
  • Teaching your players how to defend.

Read more . . .
Parent Education Classes 
"Everything you wanted to know about soccer . . . but were afraid to ask."

Bob Bigney, ASA Technical Director, will give informal soccer educational classes for parents:

  • Wednesday, April 16, 6:30 PM Langston-Brown Center (Map)
  • Tuesday, April 22, 6:30 PM
    Walter Reed Center (Map)

See flyer
Coach Classes - Spring 2008
Virginia Youth Soccer Association       F Certificate
         Class cancelled
       E Certificate
         Class April 4 - 6
       D Certificate Class filled
Registration form for all VYSA coach classes
Referee Info - Spring 2008
 • ASA Referee class starts March 24
 • Referee Assignment session April 10
 • USSF new referee class
 
 
Every Sunday in Jan & Feb.  Ages 8-19
Free, open soccer at W & L High School
   •  12:30 – 2:00   u9 – u10 players
   •  2:00 – 3:30     u11 – u12 players
   •  3:30 – 4:30     u13 – u15 players
   •  4:30 – 6:00     u16 – u19 players
       About Winter Soccer     Photos



Saturday, Feb 23, 11:00am-1:30pm
Ariel Schwartz receives VYSA TOPSoccer AwardAriel Schwartz receives Dave Williams TOPSoccer Exemplary Service Award.

   VYSA Award

   TOPSoccer home
What is next for ASA soccer?
Workshop, January 12, 9:00 AM - Noon
  See details     Register on-line

Speakers include:
 • Jeff Marin, Deputy Director
   Arlington County Dept of Recreation,
   Parks and Community Resources
 • Julie Caramanica, Administrator
    Virginia Youth Soccer Association
 • Sid Bloom, President
   Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association
   and USYSA
 • Larry Monaco, President
   United States Youth Soccer Association
   and Board Member of United States
   Soccer Federation
 
Summer Soccer for All Ages
All kids - elementary school, middle school and high school ages -- can drop in Sunday afternoons to play soccer on the new artificial turf field at W & L High School.  Teens also play Monday at Gunston MS and & Fridays at Virginia Highlands.
 Arlington Pride in Dana Cup in Denmark
Tornadoes at DC United Game
Tanzmans Fair Play Team at DC United Game
Tanzman Tornados Fair Play team at DC United vs.  New York Red Bulls, June 10.
See Team Ticket Packages with on-field activities for players.
Veterans Day Tournament
No school? Play soccer! 
Free 4 vs 4 tournament for ASA players.
         Photos


Tournament Rules
 •  Players responsible for making all
    decisions during the games.
 •  Games 10 minutes long with no halftime.
 •  5 minute break between games.
 •  No offside; kick-ins from the side; ball
    must be on the ground to score.
 • No arguing, pouting, or hair-pulling
   allowed.  We are here to have FUN!
Winter Indoor Rec Soccer
Register your rec team in the Winter Recreational Indoor Soccer League.
Boys and girls U14, U12, U10 and U8 (coed).
  • Registration:
    Oct. 9 thru Nov. 7
  • Play begins: Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007
  • See details

Arlington Spring Invitational Tournament

The Arlington Travel Soccer Club (ATSC) hosted its annual boys and girls international travel soccer tournament in March. 
The U-14 girls Arlington Express pictured above won the U14 Classic division.  See tournament details...
Winter Meeting
More than 50 people attend meeting to discuss the future of ASA.
    Building a Model Soccer Organization
Player Clinics - Ages U7 - U8
A 6-week program for younger boys and girls designed to improve technical ball skills, body coordination and understanding of the game of soccer.
    •  $60 per player.
    •  Starts Monday, September 24.
  See details
Offside - New Interpretation
  •  What's Happening With Offside
On the Metro DC-Virginia State Referee Program web site.. 

School Break Soccer Camp
Oct. 4 & 5, Ages U8 - U14
Arlington Soccer Association Soccer CampASA is giving a mini soccer camp the Thursday & Friday before Columbus Day Weekend.  The camp is for U8 - U14 kids (birthdates 8/1/99 through 7/31/1993).
  •  Details     • Registration closed 10/1/07

Learn from the Game
 • October 20
 • DC United vs. Columbus Crew
 • Meet at Concourse 301, 7:00 pm
DC United T align=ASA &" src="images/spacer.gif" width="1" height="18" alt=""> to watch a professional soccer game with a guided game analysis. 
Groups will include goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, forwards, referees, parents, and coaches.
   See details
    Register for program & buy tickets

Fall 2007 Season
• U8 and above:
    • Sept. 15, Sat. - First games.
• U6 and U7:
    • Sept. 22, Sat. - First games.
See Fall 2007 Calendar of Events

Free Soccer Ball from UniroyalFree Soccer Balls
Uniroyal's national youth soccer program.
See details

MLS Cup
 DC United tickets are always cheaper from ASA.  Buy for your teams, family, and friends!
We have opportunities for youth teams to be on the field!
     MLS Playoff & MLS Cup tickets

DC United v. LA GalaxyASA Players Escort Teams at Beckham Game
 ASA players were the 22 player escorts (ages 6-12) for the DC United - LA Galaxy match August 9.
ASA Player Escorts
 
ASA Statistics Spring 2007
Recreational soccer had:
  • 4,463 players
  • 367 coaches
  • 291 soccer teams
See Spring 2007 season statistics.

Coaches Meeting
If you will be coaching a team this season for the ASA, you will want to attend this meeting! 
 • When: Tuesday, September 11, 7:00 pm
 • Where: Kenmore Middle School
 • Who: All ASA Coaches
 • What: An informational meeting for all ASA Coaches. Coming events will be presented, player clinics will be conducted, rules will be discussed and information for the 2007 Fall season will be handed out.
U6 Opening Day Festival
For U6 Teams on Saturday, September 15, at Kenmore Middle School.
    •  See photos

Fall 2007 Youth Referee Class
 ASA Referee ClassStarts September 5
• $14 for U8-9 & U-9; $20 for U-10.
• Open to players, coaches, parents & others. Minimum age 13, no max.
See details
Player Development Clinic
Skills clinic starts Monday, April 9th, 5:30 - 7:30 PM, Bluemont Junction. Eight sessions for U6 - U11 players. See details
Pre-Season Soccer Camp
 Pre-Season Soccer CampU7 - U10 Players
10 hours of quality soccer instruction – while boys and girls are having FUN!
 • Aug 27-31, Mon - Fri.
See details
    •  All Ages:  Last Sunday, August 26
    •  Teens:  Last Friday, August 24
    •  See details
   Higher Pay for ASA Referees
    •  ASA referees start at $14 for
       U-8 & U-9 games, $20 for U-10 games.
    •  USSF-certified refs start at $16 for U-8
       and U-9 games, $22 for U-10 games.

        See details ASA Referees web page.

Arlington Spring Invitational TournamentArlington Spring Invitational Tournament
  The Arlington Travel Soccer Club (ATSC) will host its annual boys and girls international travel soccer tournament in March.
  All tournament games are on synthetic grass fields so that games take place rain or shine.
   Dates:
    •  Boys U10-15, March 9-11, 2007
    •  Girls U10-15, March 16-18, 2007
  See details on ATSC website
 


The first Annual Columbus Day Recreational Soccer Tournament was a success with 25 teams playing on a rainy Saturday and a sunny Sunday.

  Support our sponsors
  Columbus Day Soccer Tournament Sponsors
Tools for parents and coaches to develop winner in sports and life.Coach Double-Goal Workshop
Positive Coaching Alliance
When:  Saturday, Sept. 9
      9:30 - 11:30 am
  More

Coach F License Class
  Saturday, April 1, Gunston MS
  Enter doors by Theater (Directions)
   Instructor Gary Allen

  • Classes and on-field demonstrations help coaches bring the game of soccer to life in a child's world. Coaches learn to allow youngsters to play, learn, grow, and enjoy soccer in a non-threatening environment.
  • The F Certificate Course is done in three separate age-specific modules of 6 hours each (U6 - U8 and  U8 - U10). Attendance is mandatory to pass each module.  There is no examination.
  • Cost is $25.
  • Class is full

Ability CampSoccer Clinic for Children with Disabilities - Sept. 29
D.C. United AbilityCAMP at Lewinsville Park in Mclean, VA on Thursday, September 29th from 5:30 p.m. -8:00 p.m.
    Details . . .
 

Revised:  06/19/2008
 
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