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Recreation Program News and Notes:
Recreation (FALL) program online registration is OPEN
Early Bird registration will end at the end of this month, May 31st. SAVE $$ by registering now! As a reminder, we are including a FULL REFUND provision if we are unable to start a season to help provide a sense of security for anyone with concerns or doubt about our season being played this fall.
As our recreation season typically provides 2000 or more children the opportunity to play soccer from August to November, we don't want you to miss out! Register today for the best prices, and know that our club is enthusiastically committed to planning for the fall season. We hope you will join us!
There are several new and fun enhancements we are looking forward to in 2020.
- New registration format
- New coaching education offering
- Increased social media presence for our players, coaches and parents!
- Parent soccer education
Over the next few weeks we will continue to communicate out our recreation program details, calendar and key updates, including expected Covid-19 requirements and guidelines to ensure a safe return to play.
To learn more about our upcoming 2020 recreation season - click here
You can also follow the WC Surf SC via social media:
INSTAGRAM: @wcsurfsoccer
FACEBOOK: @WalnutCreekSoccerClub
TWITTER: @wcscsoccer
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Select Program News and Notes:
Fall Select 2020 -
Due to the county Shelter in Place (SIP), we had to cancel the May scheduled tryouts. Our planning for the Select program is ongoing and hope the return to play this fall will coincide with our recreation and competitive programs too. Since Select teams are formed by the tryout process, we are hopeful for a July tryout for the U10, U12, U14 and U16 age groups. We suggest players that have interest in our Select program register HERE so we have your contact information and can communicate to you directly with updates. If you've already registered for Fall Select, no need to register again.
Parents - if you're interested in coaching a select team, we encourage you to reach out to our Select Coordinator, Mike Lattanzi at mlattanzi@wcsc.org for more information.
To learn more about our Fall Select program and to register for tryouts, click HERE.
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Competitive Program News & Notes:
Competitive 2019/20 team updates:
All 2019/20 players were sent our Team/Player Transition Plan earlier last week. More detailed information regarding this plan can be viewed on our web site HERE. We are very sensitive to the Covid19 situation and the unlikelihood of being able to host traditional tryouts for team selections. Thus, we put together a plan that focuses on players first, for our expected return to play after months of shelter in place. Step 1 registration deadline for all CURRENT players is May 31st.
Competitive 2020/21 Coaching Staff announced:
Check out our professional coaching staff for the 2020/21 competitive season, below.
Coaching Staff Spotlight - Welcome Tafa and Baggio!
Tafa:
After a one season hiatus, Tafa returns to our club and will be the Head Coach of the '07GB and '06GB teams. She holds a US Soccer "B" coaching license and is a former Brazilian World Cup and Olympic teams.
Baggio Husidic:
Former professional soccer player in the MLS with the Los Angeles Galaxy and in Sweeden with Hammarby Fotboll. He is also a current Asst. Men's Coach at Saint Mary's College which is led by our DOC, Adam Cooper, who is the Head Coach.
Congratulations goes out to Sissi, who has been promoted to our club's Technical Director! Who better to fulfill this new role at our club than a FIFA Legend, World Hall fo Fame inductee, World Cup Star and Golden Boot winner, and Head Coach of our '08GB and '09GB teams.
You can also follow the WC Surf SC via social media:
INSTAGRAM: @wcsurfsoccer
FACEBOOK: @WalnutCreekSoccerClub
TWITTER: @wcscsoccer
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Surf Nation:
We are one of 26 Surf clubs in the nation now! To learn more about Surf Nation and the many resources we are fortunate to receive being a Surf Nation club, click here.
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Referee Resources & Education
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New Referee Courses - The CNRA (California North Referee Association) has not scheduled any Entry Level Courses to date. Anyone interested in becoming a Referee in the 2020-2021 Season, may contact Referee Director, Sal Crispi, at assignorsal@astound.net. You must be a minimum of 13 years old to serve as an (AR) Assistant Referee & 14 years old to serve as a Referee or AR as of August 1st, 2020. When courses are available, you will be notified when & where to apply.
The WC Referee program is ongoing via CNRA Webinars offered through Zoom online on Monday’s & Wednesday’s. In addition, informational links to websites offering game scenarios & tests have been published. The Sr Staff & Ass’t Assignor Staff are meeting monthly online via Zoom in preparation for the beginning of the Fall Season, if and when that should occur. Finally, we are also encouraging Referees to maintain fitness so we can hit the ground running when the season starts.
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WC Surf SC has their administrative office in the new Sports Mall at 2658 Shadelands Drive. Check out the other great youth sport organizations - something for everyone! Click here for more information about each of these organizations.
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Parent Sideline (Education)
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Our intention of this section is to offer resources to our parents on methods, ideas, and stories about great ways to be a support while enjoying how your son or daughter plays this beautiful game! The groups listed have no association with our club, yet we find them informative, helpful, and impactful.
From our Surf Nation HQ office, here is a podcast that may be helpful and of interest:
"Inside Surf" Podcast - Check out any of the podcast's made available to Surf Nation
Check the links out at your convenience and explore the wonderful world of the soccer sideline and how to further support the players, coaches and referees of our club.
SoccerToday
Changing the Game Project
Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA)
Soccer Parenting
I Love to Watch YOU Play
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Key Dates:
- OPEN - Recreation registration
- Early Bird ends May 31st
- Regular fee starts June 1st
- Competitive - Team Transition
- Deadline to accept team roster spot May 31st
- Recreation fall season starts August 3rd (subject to change)
- Fall Select tryouts - mid July (subject to change)
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