Champlin Park boys play Thursday night October 13th @7:00PM versus Maple Grove at Maple Grove.  Come and cheer the varisty team on.

Practice this week for varsity remains the same Monday through Wednesday.

Remember to bring a change of clothes to the tournaments this week-end.  ALL 9th grade, B squad 1, B squad 2, and JV players MUST turn their uniforms in after the completion of your final tournament game.  If you are not going to be at the tournament this week-end you must turn in your uniform at the last practice.  If you have any questions, please contact Carol Gardner.

Thank you!

Final turn in for all teams will be Monday, October 3rd immediately after school at the practice fields.  All money collected from sold cards and any remaining unsold cards need to be be turned in.  Any uncollected cards and/or money will be reported to the Athletic office.

Please use the calendar link on the left of the page. The NWSC Game Schedule link can be used to view games for each team as well as the location.  The NWSC Game Schedule will always be the most updated information.  The Main Calendar link can be used to view general boys soccer events as well as listing game information. On the main calendar you have to use the mouse to view details of events on the calendar. 

If you do not have an account, please make one on the site.  We will email you changes to the website and important information throughout the season!

End of Season Banquet is being held Monday, November 7th, 2011 6:00PM @ Edinburgh USA.  8700 Edinbrook Crossing

All Players are expected to attend the banquet!

There is no cost for players who participated in the fundraiser  to attend the banquet.  However, there is a $20 charge for players who choose to NOT participate in fundraising and a $20 charge for each additional family member attending the banquet.  This charge covers the cost of the meal.

Please, fill out the form below.  We need an accurate food count for players and family members by October 15^th.  We will collect forms and checks from the JV, B-squad 1, B-squad 2 and 9^th grade teams at the October 8^th mini tournament in Coon Rapids or Anoka.  Varsity forms need to be turned into Pamela Burchill before Saturday, October 8th.  Forms and checks can also be mailed before October 15^th to:

Pamela Burchill

10596 Welcome Dr N

Brooklyn Park, MN 55443

Contact Pamela Burchill at 612-202-5093 or pamela.burchill1968@gmail.com with any questions.

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Player’s name _______________________________________

Will be attending ______________ Not attending___________

Participated in Fundraising______Paying for meal 1x $20______

Additional Family meals_________ x $20 _________________

Make checks payable to CPHS Boys Soccer Booster Club

It is important that we educate players and parents on the dangers of “energy drinks.”  Please understand there is a h-u-g-e difference between “sports drinks” (Gatorade, Powerade, etc) and “energy drinks (Monster, Amp, Red Bull, to name just a few).  Red Bull alone is banned in 3 countries because of the effects on adults and youth alike. 
In short, these new and unregulated  energy drinks not only have immediate psychological effects (increased tension, anxiety and often anger) but can also cause permanent damage to adolescent heart valves – a life threatening problem.

Take a few moments to listen to Dakota Sailor’s story and just imagine if this was someone close to you.  Please do the right thing and educate all of those around you.  

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/e60/news/story?id=5726418
 
 
Gavin Pugh, BSc, MSc
Dragon Soccer, Director

Gentlemen,

The season is here and the expectations are high.  You should be focused on the task ahead and know that every team you play is beatable.

Training is an opportunity every day to improve your technical and tactical understanding of the game.  Leave your family, school and personal issues on the sideline and stay positive.  Challenge yourself daily.

I wish you all the best for tryouts and endeavors through the season.

Remember:  Do everything possible not to let your teammates down.

Every season about 85-100 boys try out to play in the Champlin Park HS Soccer Program.  Boys are placed on one of four, and sometimes five teams:  Varsity, JV, JV-B or 9th grade.  Unfortunately, with the large number of boys trying out each year, sometimes cuts have to be made.  Please note, players of any age (including seniors) can play on the Varsity, JV or JV-B team.

 The teams:

Freshmen Team:  Practices focus on the technical aspects of the game.  A basic understanding of the game is required.  Everyone is guaranteed playing time.

B Squad:  More competitive than the freshmen team.  Practices still focus on the technical aspects of the games, with new tactical concepts being introduced.  Players who excel on the JV-B squad can be moved up to Junior Varsity.  Any player from any grade level is eligible to play on this team, not just underclassmen.

Junior Varsity:  Requires a good understanding of the game, as well as a competitive drive for soccer.  Games are played at a faster pace than JV-B, and a high level of fitness is required to succeed.  Players from the JV can be moved up to Varsity at any point during the regular season.

Varsity Team:  Requires a high level of skill and outstanding fitness and endurance.  Varsity games are played at a grueling, physical pace, and to be successful a player must have skill and a passion for the game.  Nothing is given to a player at the Varsity level, everything must be earned.  If a player is performing well, he will play.  If a player is out of form, or lacking the proper fitness level required to compete, he will sit on the bench, or be moved down to the Junior Varsity.  Practices are focused entirely on the tactics and strategy.  No technical training is provided at the Varsity level.  Most players on the varsity team play C1 or Premier level soccer in the summer.  Playing Varsity soccer is a great honor and responsibility, not to be taken lightly.