Volume 6, Issue 1 P KYSA backinthe ‘60s. the of members founding the of one and history TRU in Director presented each year to a ‘regional athlete’. Pat was the first Athletic land, where theteamfinished fourthforasecondyearrunning. in TRU’s drive to qualify stalwart for the CCAA Nationals in Prince a Edward Is was She 2012. in All-Star Team First a and Player Valuable Most WEST financial support. needed much some provided also but field, the on athletes exceptional many recognized cipient. The award has not only re female or male a either to port a scholarship that is given nation to the university to sup KYSA has made an annual do mony at TRU on January 18th. cere a at awards scholarship TRU Taskwith Forcehonored were student-athletes two the why reason the of part were standing academic their and mark ontheuniversitysoccerprograms. their make to continued they as teams soccer women’s and men’s Wallace was awarded the Pat O’ Brien bursary. The bursary is bursary The bursary. Brien O’ Pat the awarded was Wallace PAC- the was Bekkering the now, time some For performances stellar Their the with seasons remarkable truly had Nolan and Alanna Both players Alanna Bekkering Universityand Nolan Thompson-Rivers Wallace of accomplishmentsin the standinglast edition erhapsfittingwasit that Bekkering & Wallace Receive TRU Scholarships! Wallace ReceiveTRU Bekkering & Soccer Shorts Soccer Shorts - - - - Soccer Shorts Soccer A bi-monthly publicationoftheKamloops Youth Soccer Association KYSA President Graham Cope presents TRU standout, and former KYSA player, KYSAplayer, former and standout, TRU presents Cope Graham KYSA President Alanna Bekkering with her 2013 KYSA-sponsored scholarship award. scholarship 2013KYSA-sponsored her with Bekkering Alanna SPECIAL THANKS TO KYSA’S OFFICIALSPONSORS acknowledgedoutthe KYSA SOCCER SHORTS•JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013 SOCCERSHORTS•JANUARY/FEBRUARY KYSA •PAGE 1 umbro.com JANUARY/FEBRUARY, 2013 JANUARY/FEBRUARY, 2013 - - . athletic andacademicachievementsportsmanship.” development, character of terms in offers game great our what of examples admirable are They years. the over players soccer as and Graham Cope says game,” our in you take will dedication and in theKYSA systemintheiryouth. Rookie-of-the-Year. PACWEST 2012 the as chosen being by squad men’s TRU the for “Alanna and Nolan are shining examples of where hard work hard where of examples shining are Nolan and “Alanna Coach-of-the PACWEST two-time under played has Bekkering playing skills soccer their Wallacepolished and Bekkering Both play his of result a as recognition special received also Wallace . “We have watched Alanna and Nolan grow as people n wud oe o ae on their team.” have to love would one every that player the is “She KYSA, for Director Technical McManus, who doubles as the says PacWestchampionship,” first our won we at when us TRU for did she as around game a the turn can She league. throughout defenders torments and feet both with explosive, strong, strikes a ball is She special. very something see you her at look you When Wallace. Sean (dad) and Antulov John co-coaches team men’s TRU under flourished has Wallace while squad, TRU the joined Year, Tom McManus, since she Aan i a ue athlete. pure a is “Alanna KYSA President - PHOTO: ERIN CONNELLY REID, COURTESY TRU MASTHEAD From the desk of Executive Director, Keith Liddiard…

C Soccer is now accepting applications Djelmo continues on as Treasurer/Allocator from players who will be graduating and Neil Farber remains as association Secre- Bfrom the youth program in 2013 for a tary. Other board members are Claudio number of provincial scholarship awards. The Klarich, Darnell Smith and Jo McKenna. Ali KAMLOOPS YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION deadline date for submissions being received is Campmans will once again look after the ap- BOARD OF DIRECTORS March 31st. Anyone wishing to apply should pointment of referees for the U8–U12 divisions. President: GRAHAM COPE visit www.bcsoccer.net to download an applica- Vice-President: tion form, which must be signed by KYSA Pres- The host sites of the 2013 Provincial Cup com- COLIN GUISE ident Graham Cope before it is submitted. Last petitions have been determined. Langley is Directors: year, 13 student-athletes were recognized from hosting the Provincial A Cup, boys and girls. CHRIS BUTCHER around the province. They were introduced at a Prince George is staging the newly named Les SHARON CADIEUX Vancouver Whitecaps game at BC Place in June. Sinnott Memorial Boys Provincial B Cup and TONY CUZZETTO LAURA LEADBETTER-FUOCO North Vancouver will be the venue for the Girls JOHN MOON Paul Mullen has been Provincial B Cup final round competitions. The • appointed as the new BC Provincials will run from July 4-7. PROFESSIONAL STAFF Soccer Executive Direc- Executive Director: tor. Mullen has spent the Registration for the Kamloops Soccer Academy KEITH LIDDIARD past two years as the Spring training program is now being accepted. Technical Director: TOM McMANUS BCSA’s Director of Oper- The 2013 Spring Program is open to players in Office Manager: ations, which included the Under-7 (born 2006), Under-8 (born 2005), CAROLYN BIRCH managing the BCSA’s Under-9 (born 2004) and Under-10 (born 2003) Office Assistant: partnership with the age groups. There are 10 sessions scheduled in DONNA MARSHALL Vancouver Whitecaps. each age group. The first three sessions take Paul Mullen Rep Coordinator: Mullen, who is also a place on Saturdays in the Kamloops Soccer CLIVE LOVETT member of the CSA’s Professional Soccer Com- Dome, starting March 16th. The U7 and U8s go Program Coordinator: SARAH JOHNSON mittee, joined BC Soccer in January, 2011 after 4:30pm to 6:00pm while the U9s and U10s are Bookeeper: ten years of service with the English FA. He scheduled from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. The remain- BARB YAKUBOWICH holds a diploma in Business and Finance from ing seven sessions run on Sundays from 4:30pm • Thames Valley University in England, a Certifi- to 6:00pm (all age groups) at Dallas Park. Each KYSA Headquarters cate in Sports Marketing from New York Uni- session runs for 1.5 hours. The registration fee is 1550 Island Parkway Drive, versity and a post-graduate Diploma in $125 per player, which includes an Academy t- McArthur Island, Kamloops Mailing Address: Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Mar- shirt. The program runs under the direction of P.O. Box 24081 keting. "I am truly delighted we will have Paul KYSA Technical Director, Tom McManus, and #70 – 700 Tranquille Road as our Executive Director,” says Roger Barnes, his staff coaches. Visit the www.kysa.net (De- Kamloops, BC V2B 8R3 BCSA President. “With tremendous experience velopment) for more details and to register. Winter Office Hours: and an accountable approach to management, This is another great opportunity for our keener 9:00am–4:00pm,Tuesday–Friday Paul has the ability and talent to turn our plans mini-soccer players to continue to polish their Telephone: 250-376-2750 and goals for improved services for our mem- skills and learn more about our great game. Fax: Email: bers, our players and our sport into real results." 250-376-4347 [email protected] Registration for the U11 Spring Development Web Site: Mario Salituro was returned as President of Program is also ongoing. Open to boys and www.kysa.net the Kamloops Soccer Referees Association for girls born in 2002, this is considered a stepping- • 2013 at their December AGM. Brian Flamank stone to Rep soccer. The cost is $200 per player. MISSION STATEMENT KYSA is a volunteer organization was re-elected Vice-President. Fahrudin Info at www.kysa.net (“Development” tab) that is dedicated to offering youth in Kamloops a positive, fun soccer 2013 COACHING COURSES • REGISTER NOW! environment, at the recreational and competitive levels, with coaches who are Dates Course Age appropriate? Times Location Fee dedicated to the players and their March 1/2/3 Pre-B Test All ages 9:00am-5:00pm Kamloops Soccer Dome $300.00 development, while at the same time promoting sportsmanship and March 2/3 Learn to Train U10/U11/U12 9:00am-5:00pm NorKam Secondary $145.00 fellowship amongst all its members. April 6/7 Soccer For Life U13 to U-18 9:00am-5:00pm Kamloops Soccer Dome $145.00 April 13 Active Start U5s and U6s 10:00am-2:00pm Kamloops Soccer Dome Free April 14 FUNdamentals U7/U8/U9 9:00am-5:00pm Kamloops Soccer Dome $80.00 Participants must register for all courses at www.bcsoccer.net (including “Active Start”). The KYSA reimburses all its “active” coaches 50% of the registration fee upon completion of a course; 50% after having coached a KYSA team for a season!

KYSA SOCCER SHORTS•JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013 • PAGE 2 Who’s Who At KYSA in 2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS PHOTO: ERIN CONNELLY REID, COURTESY TRU

President GRAHAM COPE

TRU’s first Athletic Director and KYSA founding father Pat O’Brien presents a scholarship award given annually in his name to Nolan Wallace.

KYSA Director John Moon has been appointed to chair the 2013 Rep Program Committee. The other members of the committee are Frank Salituro, David Epp, Dina Duquette and newly elected board member, Tony Cuzzetto. KYSA Vice-President Director Director Technical Director Tom McManus also sits on the committee COLIN GUISE CHRIS BUTCHER SHARON CADIEUX as an advisor.

The KYSA, working in conjunction with the Kamloops Soccer Referees Association, has scheduled four clinics in February, March and April targeted at youngsters who wish to pursue a future in refereeing. There are two "Entry Level" Clinics scheduled for referees who have been officiating small-sided games for a while, or any individuals wanting to enter the ref- eree stream for the first time who are at least 14 years of age. The Entry Level clinics are scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Director Director Director Sunday, February 15-16-17 and March 8-9-10. Potential regis- TONY CUZZETTO LAURA LEADBETTER-FOUCO JOHN MOON trants have to attend one clinic or the other, not both, to qual- ify to officiate in youth matches and to act as assistant referees PROFESSIONAL STAFF in adult games. The registration fee is $125 per person. How- ever, the KYSA will provide a $50 subsidy to any "graduates" who referee a minimum of 10 youth matches during one sea- son. Anyone interested in registering for one of the two Entry Level clinics must go to the BC Soccer web site to sign up (www.bcsoccer.net). The KYSA/ KSRA are also holding two "Small-Sided" referee clinics on April 6th and 13th. However, both clinics filled up quickly as soon as they were announced. There is now a waiting list to attend the clinics. Small-sided Executive Director Technical Director Office Manager referees can officiate mini-soccer games in the U8, U9 and U10 KEITH LIDDIARD TOM McMANUS CAROLYN BIRCH divisions. Anyone wishing more information on the Small- Sided Clinics can contact the KYSA office. Those people wish- ing more details on the Entry Level clinics can visit the KSRA web site at www.ksra.ca or contact KSRA Secretary Neil Far- ber at [email protected].

A reminder to all coaches who are planning on returning for the 2013 season to please re-register. You can do so on the KYSA web site. All coaches, assistant coaches and managers must also complete a Criminal Record Check prior to the start Rep Program Assistant Program Coordinator Bookkeeper of each season. Forgot your user name and password? Con- CLIVE LOVETT SARAH JOHNSON BARB YAKUBOWICH tact the KYSA office!

KYSA SOCCER SHORTS•JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013 • PAGE 3 From the desk of Technical Director, Tom McManus…

would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year to begin. I look courses that are offered or to have some coaching or playing expe- forward to working with everyone this coming year. It will be rience leading into the program. Ian exciting year as we are kicking it off with four coaching cer- The TOYSL season isn’t far away. Our Rep teams have been work- tification clinics including a Pre-B License course here in Kamloops. ing hard in the Dome preparing. All of the coaches, assistant We have been trying to host a Pre-B here for a number of years. BC coaches, managers and players are focusing on the upcoming year. Soccer has finally given us the go ahead. We will have a minimum The goal again this year will be to win the league and then move on of sixteen coaches go through their paces as they take the next step to the provincial championships. towards full certification. On a side note, Pat Onstad, who has come to Kamloops to con- The Pre-B is designed to identify the top coaches in the province duct goalkeeping symposiums for us a couple of times has moved and then to invite them onto the Provincial B license and then hope- to Toronto FC in the MLS as their goalkeeper coach. Pat was an all- fully onto the National B phase. This is an important step for coaches star goalkeeper with Houston Dynamos and then moved to DC and for players. Knowledge is a valuable thing and our coaches will United as a goalkeeper coach when he retired from playing. Pat was be able to put it to good use in teaching our young players. The Pre- my goalkeeper when I coached the of the CSL and B is scheduled for March 1/2/3 in the Soccer Dome. Please contact we defeated the Vancouver 86ers in the last Mita Cup ever contested. me for more information if you are interested in taking the course. He is an outstanding goalkeeper and a great coach. We wish him There are no pre-requisites required to take the Pre-B, though it is well in Toronto and look forward to having him visit us again in the obviously advantageous to have taken some of the preliminary near future to conduct another symposium.

2013 IMPORTANT DATES DATE ACTIVITY LOCATION Feb 15-17 First BCSA/KSRA Entry Level Referees Clinic Tournament Capital Centre March 1/2/3 Pre-B License Coaching Clinic Kamloops Soccer Dome March 2/3 “LEARN TO TRAIN” Coaching Course ~ For U10/U11/U12 Coaches NorKam Secondary March 8-10 Second BCSA/KSRA Entry Level Referees Clinic Tournament Capital Centre March 12 Pre Season Coaches Meeting ~ U5/U6 teams Bread Garden Banquet Room March 13 Pre Season Coaches Meeting ~ U7/U8 teams Bread Garden Banquet Room March 14 Pre Season Coaches Meeting ~ U9/U10 teams Bread Garden Banquet Room March 25 Pre Season Coaches Meeting ~ U11/U12 teams Bread Garden Banquet Room March 26 Pre Season Coaches Meeting ~ U13-U18 teams Bread Garden Banquet Room March 31 BC Soccer Scholarship Application Deadline ----- April 6 First Small-Sided Referee Clinic (for new referees) Bread Garden Banquet Room April 6/7 ‘SOCCER FOR LIFE” Coaching Course - For U13 to U18 Coaches Kamloops Soccer Dome April 13 Second Small-Sided Referee Clinic (for new referees) Bread Garden Banquet Room April 13 “ACTIVE START” Coaching Course ~ For U5 & U6 Coaches Kamloops Soccer Dome April 14 “FUNDAMENTALS” Coaching Course - For U7/U8/U9 Coaches Kamloops Soccer Dome April 15 Spring/Summer Season Begins (Field conditions permitting) Fields throughout Kamloops May 4/6 Mike Bartram Memorial Tournament ~ U-11 to U-18 Boys/Girls McArthur Island May 10/11 Team Photo Days (schedule to be announced) McArthur Island May 18-20 KYSA Slurpee Cup ~ U-12 to U-18 Boys/Girls Rep Teams Fields throughout Kamloops May 25/26 Team Photo Days (schedule to be announced) McArthur Island May 31 KYSA Scholarship Application Deadline ----- June 1/2 Errol Wild Memorial Active Start Soccer Fest ~ U-5 to U-10 Boys/Girls Fields throughout Kamloops June 14-16 Thompson-Okanagan Youth Soccer League Playoffs Kamloops June 14-16 BC Soccer Annual General Meeting Delta Hotel, Burnaby June 21/23 McDonald’s House League Playoffs ~ U-13 to U-18 Boys/Girls McArthur Island June 29/30 The Premier Cup (for BCSPL teams) South Surrey Athletic Park July 4-7 Provincial A Cup Finals ~ Boys & Girls U13/14/15/16 & U18 Langley July 4-7 Provincial B Cup Finals ~ U-13 to U-18 Girls North Vancouver July 4-7 Les Sinnott Memorial Provincial B Cup Finals ~ U-13 to U-18 Boys Prince George September 3 Fall season kicks-off ~ U-5 to U-12 Boys/Girls Fields throughout Kamloops October 9-14 Canadian U16 National Club Championships McArthur Island

Free mini-soccer coaching sessions will be conducted over five weeks at Dallas Park from 10:00am to Noon.The sessions are open to both coaches and players. No registration is required––it is a drop-in program! The dates are April 21 and 28 and May 5, 12 & 26, 2013!

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