NASL  NEWSLETTER

August 15, 2002
       This is the 41st issue distributed to the new NASL list. The previous newsletters are now on-line at http://www.nasl.com/current_news.htm 
Articles in this week's newsletter:
  1. Upcoming Soccer Calendar
  2. NASL General Membership and Game Scheduling Meeting
  3. List of NASL Offices Up for Election
  4. USSF "D" Coaches Clinic to be held in Huntsville
  5. Alabama Shootout - Women's College Soccer Showcase
    and Huntsville Summer Classic - August 23rd, 24th, and 25th, 2002
  6. Job opening for Arab High School Soccer Coach/Trainer
  7. New High School Soccer Alignments for 2003-2004
  8. Lady Kicks 84 ranked 8th in the Nation
  9. USSF Position on Sleeveless Jerseys
  10. USA Reaches Top Ten in FIFA Rankings for First Time in History
  11. Missing Soccer Equipment
Soccer Calendar - Dates to Remember
   More information on all events below is available at the NASL website.
  • USSF Coaching Clinic to be held in Huntsville - There is a coaches "D" clinic set up for August 16th - 18th and 23rd - 25th. This is officially before the fall season starts. You can go to AYSA web site for the information and forms necessary for the clinic. Thank you, Cyndi Lindblom, NASL Registrar
  • State League Scheduling Meeting - August 17, 2002
  • 5th Annual Tophat Invitational Tournament on August 17-18, 2002. Sean Moynihan, Tournament Director, dassler@aol.com  Woodruff Farm Road Soccer Complex is located about 90 miles (1.5 hours) southwest of Atlanta. Girls only, three matches scheduled for each team, more than 80 teams will be accommodated at the outstanding soccer facility. Columbus, GA. area.
  • NASL General Membership and Game Scheduling Meeting - August 22nd, 2002
    The NASL Fall Meeting will be held at 6pm on Thursday, August 22nd at the meeting room at the Brahan Springs Recreational Center.  This is a change from the previously listed date.  Election of 2002-2003 officers will be held at the General Membership meeting as well as any annual NASL business.  Scheduling meetings will be held immediately after the General Membership Meeting.  A representative from all teams should be present.  That includes every age U9 and up in every division I, II and III.   Division I and II teams should know by that time what their schedules are based on their August 17th ASA Meeting and the August 10th Division I tournament.
  • HSC Huntsville Summer Classic - August 23-25, 2002 - Girls teams U9 – U18 - Limited to sixty teams. Minimum three games guaranteed. Saturday games end by 2:00pm. Registration fee includes college game tickets. Get seen by top college coaches. Tournament committee will distribute submitted player profiles to visiting women's soccer team coaches.
  • Alabama Shootout - Women's Soccer Showcase collegiate women's tournament. August 23-25, 2002
    • Friday, August 23rd
    • 5:00 PM Alabama – Huntsville vs. Springhill College
    • 7:30 PM Alabama – Birmingham vs. University of Tennessee
    • Saturday, August 24th
    • 2:00 PM Alabama – Huntsville vs. Belhaven
    • 4:00 PM North Alabama vs. Springhill College
    • 6:00 PM Alabama A&M vs. Birmingham Southern
    • 8:00 PM Southern Mississippi vs. Auburn University
    • Free Tickets to all players competing in the Huntsville Summer Classic http://www.huntsvillesoccerclub.org/news/showcase.pdf
  • August 31, 2002 - Submission of AYSA player/coach Registration form and fees due in AYSA office. These must be true, accurate number of member registration and fees for all Divisions – member cards will be issued to club for Division III members once forms and fees are submitted.
  • September 1, 2002 - Seasonal year begins (September 1 through August 31). Per USYS Bylaw 106.
  • September 1, 2002 - Statewide Division III and Division IV league play may start for 2002-2003 seasonal year.
  • September 7, 2002 - State League play begins.

  • 2002 Dothan Showdown Tournament - Dothan, AL - September 28-29

  • October 1, 2002 - Initial fall computer registration disk is due in the AYSA office – postmarked by this date and must include: A correctly prepared and readable diskette, roster or copy of the registration form containing required information for all players and coaches. ($1.00 per entry fee is due for data entry of members from rosters and/or registration forms.)

  • Rocket City Invitational Tournament - October 5-6, 2002 in Huntsville, Alabama
  • October 9th, 2002
    • Roster freeze date for Chevy® Governor’s Cup teams.
    • Roster freeze date for Snickers® State Cup teams.
    • Entry deadline for all Division I and II teams wishing to play in the Snickers State Cup
    • Entry deadline for Division II U14-U18 teams and Division III and Division IV U10-U18 teams wishing to play in the Chevy Governor’s Cup.
  • Kicks Invitational Soccer Tournament - October 25-27, 2002 in Huntsville, Alabama
  • "Fall" Tide American Festival - October 26, 2002 - "Location TBD"
  • "Fall" State League ends (D-I & D-II) - October 31, 2002 -
  • November 1, 2002
    • §1 Final fall registration is due in the AYSA office postmarked by this date and must include:
    • §2 A correctly prepared and readable diskette, roster or copy of the registration form containing required information for any player or coach registered after the submittal of registration information in October.
    • §3 Submission of Registration form and fees for additional players and coaches
  • Final date for Statewide Division III and Division IV League play - November 2, 2002
  • Snicker’s State Cup preliminary matches - November 1- 3, 2002
  • November 6, 2002
    • Entry deadline for Kellogg’s Cup for Division II U11-U13 teams.
    • Roster- freeze date for Kellogg’s Cup teams.
  • Governors Cup will be November 8th - 10th, 2002. Chevy Governor’s Cup for Division II U14-U18 and Division III & Division IV U10-U18.
  • Kellogg’s Cup for Division II U11-U13 - December 6-8, 2002
  • Snickers Cup will be December 6/7/8th, 2002 - semi-finals and finals.
  • Registration Deadline for Division I/II Spring League - December 13, 2002
  • Registration for Division III and Division IV members may begin - January 1, 2003
  • Division III and Division IV players may be officially rostered to Spring teams as of this date - February 1, 2003
  • Submission of Registration forms and fees due in AYSA office. These must be true, accurate number of new member registrations and fees. Member cards will be issued to clubs for Division III and Division IV members once forms and fees are submitted. - February 15, 2003
  • Statewide Division III and Division IV League play may begin - March 1, 2003
  • Final date for Statewide Division III and Division IV League play - May 10, 2003
  • "Spring" Tide American Festival - May 17, 2003
NASL General Membership and Game Scheduling Meeting

       The next NASL meeting will be held at the Brahan Springs Rec Field Recreational Building at 6:00pm on Thursday, August 22nd, 2002.  Election of 2002-2003 officers will be held at the General Membership meeting as well as any annual NASL business.  Scheduling meetings will be held immediately after the General Membership Meeting.  A representative from all teams should be present.  That includes every age U9 and up in every division I, II and III.   Division I and II teams should know by that time what their schedules are based on their August 17th ASA Meeting and the August 10th Division I tournament.
List of NASL Offices Up for Election

   Wanted - Good quality individuals interested in the growth of soccer in North Alabama.  If you are interested in serving as a board member or know someone who might be interested, please provide nominations for yourself and/or others to Christie Clark at clarkhse@yahoo.com between now and the NASL General Membership Meeting on Thursday, August 22nd.  
   We hope that each club or team would take the time to provide a representative to serve on the board.  As the saying goes, "If you're not willing to serve, you can't complain."  Look around at the parents, officers, coaches of your club/team and see if there's not someone there who would be an asset to the league.  On the job training provided - Experience is not a pre-requisite!   
 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2.1. At each AGM the League shall elect among themselves a Board of Directors to comprised
of a:

(1) President
(2) Executive Vice-President
(3) Vice-President Coach and Player Development
(4) Recreational Youth Soccer - Liaison
(5) Scheduling Director
(6) Treasurer
(7) Past President
(8) Secretary/Communications Director
(9) Registrar
(10) District Commissioner
(11) U-12 Age Group Coordinator
(12) U14 Age Group Coordinator
(13) U15 - U19 Age Group Coordinator

2.1.1. The (1) the President, (2) Executive Vice-President, (3) Recreational
Youth Soccer - Liaison, (4) Scheduling Director, (5) Treasurer, (6)
Secretary/Communications Director, (7) U-12 Age Group Coordinator, (8) U14 Age Group Coordinator and (9) U15 - U19 Age Group Coordinator shall be elected to one-year term.

2.1.2. The (10) District Commissioner, (11) Registrar and (12) Vice President Coach and Player Development Director shall be elected to two-year terms at AGM's.

2.1.3. The immediate (13) Past President shall be an automatic member of the Board of Directors.

2.1.4. The President shall cast the League's vote(s) as approved by the Board to elect the AYSA District 8 Commissioner as provided by the applicable AYSA requirements.

2.1.5. This Board of Directors shall take office immediately after the completion of Spring
Season league and tournament games.

2.2. The Duties and Responsibilities of the Board of Directors shall be as follows:

2.2.1. President
The President is the Chief Executive Officer of this Organization. The President shall chair all meetings of the Board of Directors and shall cast a vote only in the case of a tie vote. The President shall appoint Standing Committees and their Chairpersons, unless membership and/or Chair are specified by the Constitution, By-Laws or Rules and Regulations, at the beginning of each seasonal year with the approval of the Board of Directors. The President shall be a member of all Standing Committees. The President shall be the official representative to AYSA for the League. In the event any other officer is unable to fulfill his or her term of office, the President shall, with the approval of the Board of Directors, appoint another to fill the expired term. The President shall submit an annual report in writing to the membership at the NASL AGM.

2.2.2. Executive Vice President
The Executive Vice President shall chair meetings in the absence of the President and shall assume the office of President if that office is vacated. The Executive Vice-President shall serve as Parliamentarian, Chair the Fields & Facilities Committee and Credentials Committee and other duties as directed by the President and the Board.

2.2.3. Treasurer
The Treasurer shall maintain records and receipt of all Moines to be deposited in a recognized bank in the name of the League. The Treasurer shall assure that all accounts are paid by check and all checks for amounts greater than $250.00 shall bear two (2) signatures: The Treasurer's and the President's or Executive Vice-President's. The Treasurer shall produce all financial records when required by the Board of Directors and shall provide a quarterly financial report, in writing, at the August, November, February and May Board of Directors meetings.

2.2.4. Past President
The Immediate Past President shall be a voting member of the Board of Directors. The Past President shall provide continuity between the past administration and the new Board of Directors. The Immediate Past President shall chair the Rules & Revisions Committee.

2.2.5. Age Group Coordinators (U12, U14, U15 through U19)
The Age Group Coordinators shall supervise and coordinate the development, administration, management and conduct of their separate age bracket and shall provide Liaison with Scheduling Director and shall be members of the Scheduling Committee and the Disciplinary Committee.

2.2.6. Vice-President Coach and Player Development
The Vice President Coaching & Player Development Director shall work with potential, new, or reorganizing Clubs as directed by the NASL Board of Directors to help them develop the administrative, coaching and player resources to be a viable Club within NASL. The Vice-President Coach and Player Development shall coordinate Coach development resources to provide opportunities for coaches from existing clubs to improve their skills. This individual shall be
responsible for Premier and Classic. The Vice President Coaching & Player Development
Director shall chair meetings in absence of the President and Executive Vice
President.

2.2.7. The Secretary/Communications Director
The Secretary/Communications Director shall maintain an accurate record of all meetings, handle correspondence, provide notice of meetings and maintain files of the League. The Secretary/ Communications Director shall mail copies of the Board of Directors Meetings within fourteen (14) days following such meetings. The Secretary/Communications Director shall be responsible for preparation of the League's Annual Report. The Secretary/Communications Director shall submit a
status report at the AGM.

2.2.8. Registrar
The Registrar shall keep a complete accurate record of all teams and players for the purpose of player registration and team affiliation. The Registrar shall keep records as are required to verify Dates of Birth. The Registrar shall coordinate registration and establish procedures to assure accurate registration materials (including dates of birth) for league and tournament play. The Registrar shall publish the number of votes each Club is authorized to cast at the AGM. This Registrar shall review credentials of all League representatives to the AGM and, in cases of conflict, shall make recommendations to the Board of Directors. The Registrar shall review all applications for membership from new clubs and submit recommendations to the Board of Directors.

2.2.9. Scheduling Director
The Scheduling Director shall be responsible to coordinate the scheduling of all NASL games and maintain a master field schedule. The Scheduling Director will coordinate with each age group coordinator to support the development of league schedules and to handle the rescheduling of games as provided in the League Policies and Procedures. The Scheduling Director shall chair the Scheduling Committee and Chair the Special Events Committee. The Scheduling Director shall serve as a communications link between NASL and the organization providing officials for NASL league and tournament games.

2.2.10. District Commissioner
Duties as set forth in AYSA Constitution & By-Laws.

2.2.11. Vice-President Recreational Youth Soccer
Honorary Board Member - Voting. Shall Liaison between various recreational entities.
 
USSF "D" Coaches Clinic to be held in Huntsville in August

        USSF Coaching Clinic to be held in Huntsville - There is a coaches "D" clinic set up for August 16th - 18th and 23rd - 25th. This is officially before the fall season starts. You can go to AYSA web site for the information and forms necessary for the clinic. Thank you, Cyndi Lindblom, NASL Registrar
Alabama Shootout - Women's College Soccer Showcase
and Huntsville Summer Classic - August 23rd, 24th, and 25th, 2002

Two Great Events–The Same Weekend

 

Alabama Shootout

Women's College Soccer Showcase

August 23–24, 2002

 

 August 23, 6:00 pm:  UAH vs. Austin Peay

                  8:00 pm:  University of Tennessee vs. UAB

 

 August 24, 2:00 pm:  UAH vs. Belhaven

                  4:00 pm:  Spring Hill College vs. North Alabama

                  6:00 pm:  Alabama A&M vs. Birmingham Southern

                  8:00 pm:  Auburn vs. Southern Mississippi

 

For Sponsorship Information, Contact

Jennifer Tilghman

Phone: 256-534-3042 or E-Mail: jltilghman@aol.com

 

 

Huntsville Summer Classic

August 24-25, 2002

 

Girls teams U9 – U18

Limited to sixty teams

Minimum three games guaranteed

 

Saturday games end in time to see the college games

Registration fee includes college game tickets

 

Get seen by top college coaches and recruiters

Tournament committee will distribute submitted player profiles

 

USYSA sanctioned tournament

 

Registration fee:

U9 and U10: $280

U11 – U18: $360

 

Contact: Bryan Layton

Phone: 256-880-0214

E-mail: hsc@huntsvillesoccerclub.org

Website: www.huntsvillesoccerclub.org

 
Job opening for Arab High School Soccer Coach/Trainer
Arab High School is seeking to fill in a teacher / soccer coach for boys and girls varsity team. If the person does not have a teaching degree, then the applicant would be hired on as a soccer trainer. Please contact me at km1958@mindspring.com
Kamran Malek

   We have also added a new webpage to provide notice of openings for coaches and players on the NASL website at http://www.nasl.com/openings.htm
New High School Soccer Alignments for 2003-2004

Boys Soccer
The complete list of new Boys Soccer Alignments are available on-line at http://www.ahsaasports.com/includes/Alignments.asp?Era=3&SportID=12
  • Class 6A - Section 8 - Austin, Bob Jones, Decatur, Grissom, Sparkman
  • Class 6A - Section 7 - Clay-Chalkville, Hewitt-Trussville, Huffman, John Carroll, Mountain Brook, Shades Valley
  • Class 5A - Section 8 - Athens, Bradshaw, Brewer, Coffee, Hartselle, Muscle Shoals
  • Class 5A - Section 7 - Buckhorn, Butler, Hazel Green, Huntsville, Johnson, Lee
  • Class 5A - Section 6 - Albertville, Arab, Fort Payne, Gadsden, Southside
  • Class 5A - Section 5 - Cullman, Gardendale, Jackson-Olin, Jess Lanier, Mortimer Jordan, Pleasant Grove, Walker
  • Class 1A-4A - Section 8 - Catholic, Cherokee County, Collinsville, Randolph, Westminster Christian
  • Class 1A-4A - Section 7 - Ardmore, Athens Bible, East Limestone, Madison Academy, West Limestone
  • Class 1A-4A - Section 6 - Donoho, Emma Sansom, Faith Christian, Guntersville,
    Jacksonville, Moody
  • Class 1A-4A - Section 5 - Mars Hill Bible, Priceville, Saint Bernard Prep, Sheffield,
    Shoals Christian
Girls Soccer
The complete list of new Girls Soccer Alignments are available on-line at
http://www.ahsaasports.com/includes/Alignments.asp?Era=3&SportID=13
 
  • Class 6A - Section 8 - Austin, Bob Jones, Decatur, Grissom, Sparkman
  • Class 6A - Section 7 - Clay-Chalkville, Hewitt-Trussville, Huffman, John Carroll, Mountain Brook, Shades Valley
  • Class 5A - Section 6 - Albertville, Arab, Fort Payne, Gadsden, Southside
  • Class 5A - Section 7 - Buckhorn, Butler, Hazel Green, Huntsville, Johnson, Lee
  • Class 5A - Section 8 - Athens, Bradshaw, Brewer, Coffee, Hartselle
  • Class 1A-4A - Section 5 - Mars Hill Bible, Priceville, Saint Bernard Prep
  • Class 1A-4A - Section 6 - Guntersville, Jacksonville, Moody
  • Class 1A-4A - Section 7 - Ardmore, East Limestone, Madison Academy, West Limestone
  • Class 1A-4A - Section 8 - Catholic, Madison County, Randolph, Westminster Christian
Lady Kicks 84 ranked 8th in the Nation

     The Lady Kicks 84 have completed their senior season of club soccer for the Kicks program and have finished in style. After completing a four-year sweep as Alabama State Champions, they capped off their senior season as Silver Medallist’s at the Region III Finals in Little Rock, Arkansas earlier this summer. The girls relentless persistence and dedication over the years as well the hard work put into them from the Kicks Coaching Staff (Coaches Lockhart, Crump, and Latty) contributed to their success this season. Their outstanding performance all year which consisted of: participation in the Tophat Invitational, The Atlanta Cup, The Raleigh Shootout, a semi-final appearance at the Orange Classic New Years Tournament in Miami, FL, AYSA State Champions, and Regional Silver Medallists, has earned them a spot in the US Youth National Soccer Rankings. They have finished the season ranked 8th overall in the nation, and 3rd in the Region. A feat never accomplished before by a girls club team from the state of Alabama.
Congratulations again girls, way to go!

Check out the national ranking at: http://www.nationalsoccerranking.com/girls_u18_final_2001-2002.htm
 
USSF Position on Sleeveless Jerseys


Law 4: "The Players' Equipment" (Jersey Sleeves)

7/1/02 11:13 AM
      CHICAGO (Monday, July 1, 2002) - As of July 1, 2002, The Laws of the Game have been amended to include a statement that "Jerseys must have sleeves" (Law 4, International FA Board Decision 1). Several questions have been raised regarding the practical effects of this change in the Law (caused by the appearance in international play of a national team wearing a sleeveless uniform shirt.) In response to the confusion about the intent of the rule change, we have prepared some common sense guidelines for referees to follow.

Intent of the Rule Change

The requirement that "jerseys must have sleeves" is intended to deter player efforts to alter their jersey in any way.

Guidelines for Enforcing this Rule
  1. The sleeve must be recognizable as a genuine extension of the armhole of the uniform shirt being worn and able to perform the function of a sleeve commonly accepted in everyday wear.
  2. Players may not alter their uniform by cutting off the sleeve or shortening it significantly.
  3. Referees are asked to call player attention to these requirements if uniforms are altered, just as they would if shirts were not tucked in or socks not pulled up.
  4. Details regarding jerseys which have no sleeves or shortened sleeves should be included in the referee's match report submitted to the competition authority. However, since this is not a safety issue, a team or an individual player must not be prevented from playing solely for this reason.
  5. Finally, as a member of FIFA, we are obliged to follow their rule changes, however, we ask that you use common sense and good judgement on the application of this rule change.
USA REACHES TOP TEN IN FIFA RANKINGS FOR FIRST TIME

2002 FIFA World Cup Performance Propels U.S. to #9 Ranking in the World
      CHICAGO (Wednesday, August 14, 2002) - In what has already been a landmark year for the United States Men's National Team, the organization reached another milestone by cracking the Top 10 of the FIFA World Rankings for the first time in history. In the latest rankings published today, the USA ranks ninth in the table, tied with traditional European powerhouse Italy. The U.S. moved up two positions from the spot they occupied prior to the 2002 FIFA World Cup.

Continue: http://www.ussoccer.com/news/fullstory.sps?iNewsid=20456
Missing Soccer Equipment

     The HSC U13 Girls soccer team accidentally left some of their equipment at the Huntsville High School field on Tuesday night. The bag had six balls with "Lady Strikers 90" on them along with pinneys & cones. If anyone has seen the equipment  please contact Donna Bourbeau, the manager for HSC U13G at 883-9382 or by e-mail at Bdbourbeau@aol.com
Thank you,
Donna Bourbeau

NASL NEWSLETTER:

       You may sign up for the NASL e-mail list and also provide changes (including removing your name from the list) to your current e-mail address and phone numbers by using this form at  http://www.nasl.com/Email.htm This is our means of keeping the local soccer community up-to-date on events and items of interest.  If you have something to contribute please e-mail me at dsports@hiwaay.net
All of the above information and more is on-line at http://www.nasl.com

Thanks for being involved in soccer in Alabama. 

Ken Gamble - NASL Secretary