As a member in good standing of the Canadian Soccer Association,
the Carleton Place Soccer Club endorses the concept of "pyramid
of play". We believe that players and teams improve when
faced with worthy opponents and rise to the challenge. The Carleton
Place Soccer Club offers two distinct types of soccer experience
for youth players by entering teams in two different leagues:
GLSL and ERSL.
The focus in each league and each division is on the development
of players, referees and coaches and not on winning and losing.
The Club supports this philosophy of development. When the Coaching
Committee sees that we have a strong team in any division, we
encourage it to move up the pyramid of play.
The Goulbourn Lanark Soccer League, or GLSL, offers a single
level of recreational play and this is the base where most players
begin. CPSC teams practice once a week and have a game once
a week. They play other teams from Almonte, Munster, Stittsville
and Richmond. The statistics for each game are kept and trophies
are awarded at the end of the season for the winning teams.
In addition a round-robin tournament is held at the end of August
or beginning of September.
Our Club also enters teams in a more competitive league that
in the past was run by the Ottawa Carleton Soccer League. As
a result of reorganization the East Region Soccer League, or
ERSL, will now run the competitive league for youth teams. (Note:
the OCSL will still be operating the adult league.) Within ERSL
there are 3 progressively competitive levels of play and a promotion/relegation
system. At the end of each season the first two teams in each
division will be promoted to the next level and the last two
teams will be relegated to the lower level. The ERSL pyramid
begins with Division 1, then Premier, then Regional which feeds
into the Ontario Youth Soccer League.
Our Club will continue to enter teams into the ERSL. The commitment
level is higher for these teams. Players must have demonstrated
a higher level of soccer skills and focus during practice and
games. There may be multiple practices a week and there is a
possibility of some weekend games. The parents must be willing
to match this commitment by driving players to games farther
afield. As the plans stand at the time of printing, our teams
will be playing against the same teams as last year. In cases
where divisions have many teams, new boundaries may apply.
A new field is being constructed on Town of Carleton Place property
adjacent to the existing Notre Dame fields. It will be irrigated
and should be ready for the 2005 season. The $5 increase in
fees this year goes towards paying for this field.
Please remember - Beckwith Park is in the country. There is
a big hill. There is bush. There is a pond. Parents must carefully
supervise younger children!
A mini field was built at Ecole JL Couroux French school yard
last fall. We are grateful to Tony Smith who donated his surveying
services to establish the location of the goals. We expect to
use this field in the upcoming season.
Newsletters, registration and Coach application forms, Club
and League information, field maps, and more are now a click
away. Check the site at www.valleyfinder.com/cp/cpsc. The Club
webmaster is Mark Levesque.
The Board of Directors was elected at the Annual General Meeting
held in October 2003. Please see the back page for all the current
Board of Directors names and phone numbers. We welcome all new
and returning Board members. Geraldine Low is the new Vice President.
Steve Dunnill, Secretary, is new to the Board. Aisha Toor is
our new Volunteer Coordinator. Angela Dyck is welcomed back
to the Board to run the Winter Soccer program.
Campbell Melvin will remain as Head Coach and will be ably
assisted by Ruben Vella as Director of ERSL teams and Geraldine
Low as Director of the GLSL teams
We sincerely thank Chris Bell and Dave Beach who are leaving
the board. They have worked successfully to restructure the
Club refereeing. Irv Emmanual will be Head Referee. Kevin Read
is the Referee Scheduler and Carroll O’Keefe the paymaster
for referees.
The CPSC sincerely appreciates the following sponsors who provide
support for our Club:
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION (Branch 192) for all of the printing services
it donates and PETRO CANADA station at Hwy 7 and McNeely Avenue
who run a Nevada rip-open ticket fundraiser.
The Carleton Place Soccer Club is an amazing organization of
about 1000 players. Children and adults within our community
are able to enjoy the wonderful game of soccer within our community
thanks to the many volunteers each year.
Last year we were grateful for the large number of volunteers
who were willing to help share the load. Aisha Toor and the
Club will more effectively organize this year’s volunteers.
Once again we encourage all of you to give some of your time
to assist our Club. There is a job for everyone of every talent
from coaches, managers and referees to Club executive. Don't
have soccer background? No problem! We have a wealth of experience
to help you help us. Your contribution may vary from 4 hours
once a season to a year round commitment made by the Board members.
Indicate your interest on the Volunteer Sheet included with
the registration form.
Coaches are needed!
The goal of the Club is to promote and support the game of
soccer by providing young people and adults with the opportunity
to play the game. However, the number of coaches available governs
or may restrict the number of teams the Club can field. Coaches
and assistant coaches and managers are required at all levels
and ages. Please indicate your availability on the Volunteer
Sheet or call Campbell Melvin or for Soccer School, Liane Clarke-Phillips.
Please Note: Everyone interested in coaching a team must complete
the new ‘Coaches Application’ form found on the
Club website, or contact Campbell, Geraldine (GLSL) or Ruben
(ERSL). Each application must be completed in full and returned
by March 1, 2004. The coaching committee will review all applications
and coaches will be contacted by March 8, 2004.
As of 2002, the By-laws of the Ontario Soccer Association require
that all competitive teams (ERSL) have a fully certified Senior
Community Level Coach. Assistant Coaches are also required to
obtain this same level of certification. To strongly encourage
the development of all our coaches, the Club will pay the cost
of all approved soccer clinics.
Beginning January 2004, the CPSC Coaching Committee and Board
of Directors require that all recreational (GLSL) coaches work
towards obtaining the Youth 1 Level Coaching Course at a minimum.
To this end, the Club has booked two Youth Level 1 clinics in
Carleton Place on Sun. April 18th and Sun. April 25th, 2004.
The cost of $70 per coach paid by the Club shows the level of
commitment of the Board. All GLSL coaches will be contacted
in early February in order to complete registration requirements.
If you have questions, call Geraldine Low at 256-5099.
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The Club will be holding several workshops throughout the coming
soccer season to offer ongoing support for our Coaches. Some
of the more experienced coaches will be available to lead these
workshops. This initiative is in response to comments received
at the annual Coaches’ Meeting last fall. To kick off
the season, the following workshop has been organized for the
spring. Coaches will be notified of the timing for additional
workshops.
| Coaches |
Time |
Place |
| Under 5, 6, 7 |
Sat. May 1st from 9:00 to 11:00 |
Beckwith Park |
| Under 8, 9, 10, 11 |
Sat. May 1st from
12:00 to 2:00 |
Beckwith Park |
| Under 12 & up |
Sat. May 1st from 2:00 to 4:00 |
Beckwith Park |
Courses will be held in
the CP Arena if there is bad weather. |
All coaches are encouraged to take the National Coaching Certification
Program (NCCP) theory courses. Algonquin College and the University
of Ottawa offer theory courses for Levels 1, 2 and 3. These
courses are usually offered in February and March. Inquiries
can be made through Head Coach Campbell Melvin.
Are you looking for a fun summer job that lets you help your
soccer club, and make money at the same time? Why not sign up
to become a Carleton Place Soccer Club Referee. The Club will
supply you with a uniform, (shirt, socks and card wallets) and
pay for your training if you referee 10 or more games. We need
both youth and adult refs.
The pay is great!
You will be paid $10 to $26 per game depending on the assigned
game and your level of experience. All new referees will be
assigned Assistant Referee or mini field (U8 – U10 GLSL)
games to start to develop your skills.
Refereeing is a great way to develop self-confidence and looks
great on a résumé. We are looking for people who
are at least 14 years old, love soccer and are committed to
making the CPSC the best it can be.
Please indicate your availability on the Volunteer Sheet or
call Irv Emmanuel, Head Ref.
All new referees must attend an OSA entry-level (C4) course
in the spring before receiving certification to referee. The
C4 course is 12 hours in length and involves both classroom
instruction and practical skills training. Participants must
be 14 years of age as of January 1, 2004. After being certified
by the OSA, new referees must also attend a CPSC in-house clinic
focusing on GLSL modifications to the Laws of the Game and additional
assistant referee training.
The Club has a Junior Referee Program to improve the skill and
confidence level of younger referees who officiate games on
mini fields. The junior referees are assigned to large field
games as assistant referees. By observing the senior referee
assigned to the game, they gain knowledge, experience, and confidence
that can be applied when refereeing mini-field games.
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| Richard Kee |
257-5107 |
| Geraldine Low |
256-5099 |
| Hal Garrett |
257-3194 |
| Leyla Read |
256-4055 |
| Louise O’Keefe |
257-4621 |
| Steve Dunnill |
257-7347 |
| Brian Read |
256-4055 |
| Campbell Melvin |
257-8677 |
| Geraldine Low |
256-5099 |
| Ruben Vella |
257-4642 |
| Liane Clarke-Phillips |
253-3373 |
| Faith Black |
256 5867 |
| Mary Anne Melvin |
257-8677 |
| Irv Emmanuel |
256-6751 |
| Kevin Read |
256-4055 |
| Carroll O’Keefe |
253-0361 |
| Mark Ekstrom |
257-5558 |
| Brian Read |
256-4055 |
| Tasmin Craig |
253-4258 |
| Aisha Toor |
253-6078 |
| Angela Dyck |
253-2642 |
| Marc Levesque |
253-7897 |
In 2002 the
Club was fined $500 for playing an improperly registered player
and in 2003 a coach was suspended for four weeks for playing
players who were registered but did not yet have player books.
Clearly, we must be more rigorous in our registration procedures.
The 2004 soccer season begins with the mail-in registration
in January for returning players. It is followed by the open
registration in early February. Registration includes a completed
registration form, a cheque for player fees and a cheque for
shirt deposit.
A family
of three registered players is eligible for a 20% discount on
the total registration fee. A family of 4 or more registered
players is eligible for a 25% discount. A lady playing on 2
teams counts as 2 registered players.
A of
$50 is required for each player (except Soccer School) at the
time of registration. The deposit cheque should be postdated
to October 31, 2004. When the Club shirt is returned at the
end of the season the post-dated cheque will be destroyed. If
the Club shirt is not returned before Oct. 31, 2004, your cheque
will be cashed.
Make the two cheques payable to “Carleton Place Soccer
Club Inc.”. Payment is due in full at the time of registration.
After May 1, 2004, any member or player having outstanding fees
will not be placed on a team. There is a $20 Club fee for NSF
cheques.
Mail-in registration is available only to returning 2003 players
and members of their families. If you received this newsletter
and registration form in the mail, you may register by mail.
You do not need to go to Open Registration. Please check the
information on the preprinted registration form and make any
necessary corrections. Clearly indicate if the player wishes
to be called for ERSL tryouts. If you want to add a new player,
just add the name and information directly on the printed registration
form. If you want to delete a player, simply put a LINE through
the name and information. Adjust the fees according to the fee
table to the right and change the shirt deposit amount.
Mail-in registration (registration form and 2 cheques) must
be postmarked no later than March 1, 2004. Please mail to:
CARLETON PLACE SOCCER CLUB, INC.,
P.O. Box 85,
Carleton Place, Ontario, K7C 3P3
All registration forms must be mailed to the Club’s PO
Box or they may be delivered to the Club registrar or assistant
registrar. Do not give your form to a coach or Club official.
After March 1, a late registration fee of $20 per family will
be assessed. All late registered players, including members
of previous years, will be put on a waiting list and will be
placed on a "first come, first served" basis, subject
to team availability. Exceptions to the late registration fee
will be made for players who are new to the community and students
who are away at school.
Open Registration for NEW families will be held:
Location: Carleton Place
Arena in the Board Room
Sunday, February 8, 2004
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 10, 2004
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The Club pricing structure (cost recovery method) is based
on the cost of fielding a team at the indicated playing level
including a field development charge. This charge will be used
for future field needs. The Board of Directors spends your fees
carefully to provide maintained fields, quality equipment, trained
coaches and referees, and to develop soccer.
Players on ERSL teams are required to pay an additional fee
to cover higher refereeing fees, insurance, league costs and
related charges.
(** ERSL
extra charges)
| 1999 |
Under 5 |
$70.00 |
|
n/a |
| 1998 |
Under 6 |
$70.00 |
|
n/a |
| 1997 |
Under 7 |
$70.00 |
|
n/a |
| 1996 |
Under 8 |
$105.00 |
|
$50.00 |
| 1995 |
Under 9 |
$105.00 |
|
$50.00 |
| 1994 |
Under 10 |
$105.00 |
(+$25.00)* |
$50.00 |
| 1993 |
Under 11 |
$105.00 |
(+$25.00)* |
$50.00 |
| 1992 |
Under 12 |
$125.00 |
(+$35.00)* |
$50.00 |
| 1991 |
Under 13 |
$125.00 |
(+$35.00)* |
$50.00 |
| 1990 |
Under 14 |
$125.00 |
(+$35.00)* |
$50.00 |
| 1989 |
Under 15 |
$125.00 |
(+$35.00)* |
$50.00 |
| 1988 |
Under 16 |
$125.00 |
(+$35.00)* |
$50.00 |
| 1987 |
Under 17 |
$125.00 |
(+$35.00)* |
$50.00 |
| 1986 |
Under 18 |
$125.00 |
(+$35.00)* |
$50.00 |
| To 1985 |
Senior Men & Women (OCSL) |
$150.00 |
|
$50.00 |
| To 1973 |
Master Ladies |
$125.00 |
|
$50.00 |
| To 1969 |
Mens Old TImers |
$125.00 |
|
$50.00 |
| 1) |
1. If a player is not placed on a team, a full refund will
be made. |
| 2) |
2. All requests for refunds must be made in writing and
sent to the Treasurer. |
| 3) |
3. If any player withdraws before May 1, a full refund will
be made. |
| 4) |
4. GLSL players who withdraw after May 1 will be charged
$20 against the player fee. |
| 5) |
5. ERSL players, who withdraw after May 1 will be charged
the same $20 fee plus non-refundable ERSL fees. (See fees
below) |
| 6) |
6. There will be no refunds after June 15, 2004. |
U10 to U18 players may choose either to play for the GLSL Club
teams or to tryout for the ERSL Club team. Players not selected
for ERSL teams will play on GLSL teams. U10 and U11 teams play
on mini-fields and older teams play on full fields. Players
will be put immediately on GLSL teams unless “ERSL tryout”
is indicated on the registration form.
ERSL Tryouts
As usual there will be tryouts for player placement on the ERSL
teams at the U10 – U18 age levels. The tryout process
allows the Team Selection Committee to evaluate new and returning
players. All interested players registered in these age groups
will be called with exact dates (late March), times, and locations
of the tryouts. Please be sure to indicate on
At the first ERSL tryout, a $10 non-refundable charge must
be paid to cover the cost of tryouts and an additional cheque
will also be collected to cover the additional ERSL fees*. It
should be postdated to May 1st. Players not selected for ERSL
teams will play on GLSL teams and the additional ERSL fee cheques
will be returned.
Player Books for Competitive Team Players
Every player on a competitive team must have a valid player
book. These
items will be returned if the player does not make the team.
Players from previous years OCSL teams, may continue to use
their 2003 or earlier OCSL player books but they must be validated
for 2004. Players will not be permitted to play any games without
valid player books.
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GLSL |
U11 |
U8, U15 |
ERSL |
U13-D2
U16-D2 |
U11-D1
U12-D1
U13-D1
U14-D1
U17 |
OCSL |
|
Women D3, D5 |
GLSL |
U8, U12, U15 |
U11 |
ERSL |
U14-D2
U18-D1 |
U15-D2
U19-D1 |
OCSL |
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Master Ladies |
GLSL |
U10, U13 |
U9, U12 |
ERSL |
U11-D1
U12-D1
U15-D1
Men-D1 |
U16-D1 |
CPSC |
Soccer
School |
GLSL |
U9 |
U10, U13 |
ERSL |
U17-D1 |
|
GLSL |
U18 |
Master Ladies, U18 |
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ERSL |
U19-D1 |
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Soccer School is for children born in 1997 to 1999. It is held
once a week, Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Beckwith
Park. The program includes instruction in the fundamentals of
soccer followed by fun games. Soccer School begins early June
and runs to the last week of August. If you have not been contacted
by June 1, please contact Soccer School Coordinator, Liane Clarke-Phillips
253-3373.
A change for the 2004 season will see under 7 players being
introduced to the rules and structure of mini-field soccer in
the scrimmage time slot. This will smooth their transfer to
GLSL as under 8 players.
All Soccer School players will be given a team shirt generously
donated by Tim Horton’s Donuts of Carleton Place. Players
may keep their shirts at the end of the season. Shin pads are
mandatory and can be purchased in sporting goods stores. Running
shoes or soccer shoes may be used.
The Carleton Place Tim Horton’s stores display our teams’
photographs from 2002 and 2003. Drop in to see them.
It is a requirement of the Ontario Soccer Association (OSA)
that teams be "dressed in the same uniforms".
Players will
receive a Club shirt that
be returned at the end of the soccer season or else the shirt
deposit cheque will be cashed.
The Club provides,
and requires that players wear socks.
The Club
requires that players provide and wear shorts.
Shorts, shin pads, and running shoes or cleats
are the players’responsibility.
Bring a water bottle
to all practices and games. Please take the bottle home or put
it in the garbage at the end of the activity, thank you.
Your coach will contact you before May 12. If you haven’t
been contacted, please call the Geraldine Low, Club Director
of GLSL teams at 256-5099.
Each week there will be one practice and one game. Coaches will
advise you of the specific nights, times and field locations.
The GLSL season will conclude with a weekend Cup Tournament
in Richmond on August 28 – 29 for U8, U9 and U18 or September
11 – 12 for U10 and older and perhaps the Thursday evening
prior to your weekend as well.
The Club plans to field the same competitive teams as we did
in 2003, except at one higher year age level. At the time of
printing, the ERSL Management Board has yet to make the final
decisions regarding the competitive level of each team.
Coaches will inform the selected players of the ERSL teams
when and where practices will occur. If there any questions
please contact Reuban Vella, Club Director of ERSL teams at
257-4642.
The Ottawa Carleton Soccer League offers recreational divisions
for both men and women. Our Club enters teams for both Men and
Women.
Otherwise the Coach and Club are apt to be suspended and or
fined, and the insurance of the teams’ players and coaches
is invalid.
Our Club offers 2 levels of competition for men in the OCSL:
Men’s Division 5 and Old Timers Division 6.
Our Club offers 3 levels of competition for women. Two levels
playing in the OCSL are offered: one for women over 18 years
of age (Division 3 and 5) and a new one for Master Ladies over
30. In addition, there are 3 teams for Master Ladies that play
in the GLSL.
Parents who have a son or daughter away at school may wish
to register the absent player if he or she will be home during
the summer. If at all possible, please pre-register your student
before they return.
The Coaching Committee along with the Team Selection Committee
carries the responsibility for the placement of players on teams.
The criteria are different for GLSL and ERSL team as outlined
below.
The Club makes every effort to ensure GLSL teams are balanced
within the same age group with respect to player talent and
experience. Part of the criteria used when creating the teams
is taken from the 2003 coaches’ evaluations of players.
Players new to the Carleton Place Soccer Club are most frequently
placed on teams in a random fashion.
When the Club becomes aware of an imbalance in team strengths
within an age group, even up to 2 weeks into the season, the
re-balancing policy will be applied.
After the tryouts, the coaching committee, with input from the
team coaches and tryout evaluators, selects the players for
the teams based on the players' performances and in accordance
with CPSC policies.
