Westfield Soccer Association Copryright 2012 02/23/2012 02/23/2012 www.westfieldnjsoccer.com News from Westfield Soccer Association FC Premier Revolution U16G Tryouts 02/21/2012 07:11 PM http://www.westfieldnjsoccer.com/home/567229.html FC Premier Revolution U16G is looking for a couple more talented field players. Upcoming tryouts will be held indoors on Wednesday, February 22 and Wednesday, February 29 at the Westfield National Guard Armory (500 Rahway Ave, Westfield) from 9:00-10:30pm and outdoors on February 23 at Sid Fey Field from 8:00-9:30pm.

Contact Trainer Eric Hawthorn erichawthorn@hotmail.com or Manager Bill Sickles billlsickles@gmail.com for further information. 

 
]]> http://www.westfieldnjsoccer.com/home/567229.html Goal Safety Policy 01/18/2012 01:11 PM http://www.westfieldnjsoccer.com/home/206087.html This January a nine year old boy in North Carolina was killed by a falling goal  (Read Article). All coaches, referees, parents and players are asked to pay close attention to the safety of the goals on the fields that they are using. As such the WSA would like to remind everyone of our Goal Safety Policy:
  • Coaches must inspect goals prior to any activity to make sure they are secured. Special attention is needed at practices.
  • Coaches must warn players and all parents of the dangers of goal posts.
  • Parents must be attentive and responsible for their children.
  • Do not allow horsing around on or around goals.
  • Referees must inspect goals prior to a game.
  • On fields that have small-sided games, the large goals must be placed face down and off the field.
Let’s make sure a tragedy like this does not occur in Westfield. Goal safety is everyone’s responsibility!
]]> http://www.westfieldnjsoccer.com/home/206087.html FC Premier Lands Two in Jefferson Cup 02/03/2012 07:25 AM http://www.westfieldnjsoccer.com/home/595120.html FC Premier is proud to announce that the FC Premier U16B Milan and the FC Premier U15G Fury have been selected to compete at the 2012 Jefferson Cup in Richmond Virginia. The Jefferson Cup is rated the #2 youth soccer tournament in the United State with over 700 teams from 35 States and Canada participating, and is also a major College Showcase with over 425 College Coaches attending. The tournament is conducted over two weekends; the Boys weekend is March 9-11 and the Girls weekend is March 16-18

FC Premier U16B Milan is coached by Ruben Vloedgraven and is currently ranked #3 in New Jersey. The FC Premier U15G Fury is coached by Sandro Santos and will be competing in the Region One Colonial League this spring.
]]> http://www.westfieldnjsoccer.com/home/595120.html Registration for Spring InterCounty Soccer is Now Open! 01/20/2012 03:51 PM http://www.westfieldnjsoccer.com/home/385104.html
Registration for Spring InterCounty Soccer is now open.  After February 24th, registration will depend on the number of teams formed and roster spots available, and a late fee of $50 will be imposed.  Late registrants may be placed on a waiting list.
 
 
Click here to register
 
]]> http://www.westfieldnjsoccer.com/home/385104.html Winter Goalkeeper Program 11/21/2011 07:21 AM http://www.westfieldnjsoccer.com/home/580799.html Attention Keepers!  We are excited to announce our Winter Goalkeeper program.  Once again, Competitive Goalkeeping will be providing the top notch training we’ve come to expect.  Our goalkeepers have been progressing nicely and we encourage all serious goalkeepers to continue their development this winter.  Sessions will be held at Wilson Elementary on Tuesdays, January 10th through February 28th 6:00-7:30pm. 

The cost of the 12 week program is $175 - note: early registration is $150.  To register, please go to Competitive Goalkeeping Website at http://www.competitivegoalkeeping.com/?page_id=25®event_action=register&event_id=36.

Goalkeeper Glove Offer

Westfield Soccer Association along with Competitive Goalkeeping, LLC are happy to announce a program with Gk1 Sports (www.Gk1Sports.com) that allows our goalkeepers to purchase products (e.g. Goalkeeping gloves) from the Gk1 Sports website at a 15% discount.  Upon checkout, please use the code WESTNJ15 and your 15% savings will be automatically calculated and applied.  Gk1 Sports will be adding numerous products to their website for the Holiday Season so feel free to shop for your various needs in the upcoming weeks at http://www.gk1sports.com/equipment/goalkeeper-gloves.

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WEATHER ADVISORY:
 
The Town of Westfield relies on a lightning detection system to automatically activate Siren Stations to warn people at various locations when lightning is detected within 10 miles.
 
Lighting Alarm
Wave Siren Stations sound a “Horn-Siren-Horn-Siren” audible tone for about 12 seconds. The Strobe Light attached to the Siren Station then illuminates to indicate that a Lightning Alarm condition exists.
 
Lightning All-Clear
The All-Clear sounds when no lightning is detected for 30 minutes within 10 miles of the lightning detection sensor. Wave Siren Stations sound a “Horn Intermittent” audible tone for about 12 seconds. The Strobe Light attached to the Siren Station then extinguishes.
 
Some, but not all fields are equipped with lightning alarms. All players, coaches, and parents must clear the fields immediately when lightning is detected. Fields must be cleared if lightning or thunder is observed, even if the alarm does not sound.
 
 
Please help us keep our fields clean. Take all your water bottles with you when you leave the field. Clean up after your team and, if necessary, your opponent. Coaches and trainers should report field areas in need of repair to: bobclancy@aol.com
]]> http://www.westfieldnjsoccer.com/home/70317.html Houlihan Sid Fay Regulations 04/06/2011 04:23 PM http://www.westfieldnjsoccer.com/home/177175.html The WESTFIELD RECREATION DEPARTMENT takes pride in offering a “state of the art”, lighted, synthetic turf athletic field at Houlihan and Sid Fay Fields to its users. To preserve the performance, resilience, and appearance of the fields PLEASE ABIDE BY THE FOLLOWING REGULATIONS:
  • Place ALL TRASH & LITTER in containers provided.
  • ENTER & LEAVE the fields on the “PERIMETER CARPET” & WALKWAYS PROVIDED. ACCESS to both fields is from the “PARKING LOT” ONLY.
  • DRINKS limited to water/ CLEAR power drinks. PLEASE - - No Orange/Red/Blue/Yellow sports drinks, chocolate, coffee, cola, fruit drinks or juice, ice cream, ketchup, mustard, milk, tea, butter, food coloring, water colors, etc.
  • No chewing gum, chewing tobacco, or sunflower seeds.
  • No pets allowed.
  • This is a SMOKE-FREE facility.
PARKING: The lot has been expanded to allow parking for over 40 cars. Please observe and follow posted signage.
 
BATHROOM FACILITIES: Two port-a-potties are available at the field for emergencies. DO NOT use St. Helen’s facilities.
 
NOISE: Amplified music, air horns, etc. are not permitted. Our neighbors live right across the street.
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