It is not too late to register for summer soccer.  Pease contact Rick Sexton (rsexton@maplebrooksoccer.com), Director of Soccer Operations, for more information about MapleBrook soccer playing opportunities.

Consistent with our Mission Statement, MapleBrook's Board of Directors and staff are committed to programs that focus on providing a positive soccer environment for all players, parents, coaches, team managers, officials, and fans.  

Motivated by this commitment, MapleBrook is partnering with the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association (MYSA) to provide a research-based, educational program called Parents and Coaches Together (PACT).  Co-developed by the University of Notre Dame and MYSA, PACT is designed to help coaches and parents create a positive environment for everyone involved that builds character and thus creates "champions" on and off the field. 
     
Last year, our coaches and team managers became "PACT certified" prior to the beginning of the season.  As a result, we have made exceptional strides towards having a positive impact on our youth.  Now, we would like all MapleBrook parents to also benefit from this excellent program.
    
MapleBrook has set as a goal to require at least one parent of every player involved in our programs to attend a PACT seminar prior to April 1, 2010.  Because of the importance of this initiative, MapleBrook will offer seminars beginning in November 2009 at a variety of times and locations.  Once certified, player passes will be issued for participation in the 2010 season.  Watch for more information on seminar dates and times on our website and through email communication.
    
For additional information on PACT, and how the program benefits players on and off the field, please click HERE.

To register for a PACT seminar, click HERE.

At least one parent must attend a PACT seminar before April 1st in order for the player pass to be released to the team.  A player pass is required to play all games.  No PACT, No Play.  

There are two upcoming PACT parent seminars MapleBrook is hosting: Feb. 20 (U9-12), 9-11:15 am, Maple Grove Senior High School Forum Room 256.  Enter Door A,  2) Feb. 22 (U13 and up), 6:30-8:45 pm, Maple Grove Senior High, Forum Room 256, Enter Door A.  If you are not register, please go to MYSA's website at http://www.mnyouthsoccer.org/pac/workshops.cfm to register for a session. 

If these dates conflict with your schedule, you may go to a PACT parent seminar hosted by another club.  For information on other PACT seminars dates and locations, go to MYSA's website, http://www.mnyouthsoccer.org/pac/workshops.cfm.

The only reason for cancellation would be due to extremely severe weather with roads, school, government closing or some facility malfunction.  If MYSA decides to cancel, they will contact the site host (site host will keep the MYSA administrator abreast of facility closures--Susan Hahn-Hamamoto) and presenters to inform them of the decision to cancel and will immediately send out a cancellation e-mail to all pre-registered participants.  The site coordinator (Susan Hahn-Hamamoto) may be asked to post a sign at the facility informing folks of the cancellation as well.  MYSA administrator will update the weather hotline with any cancellation notices.

Congratulations to 2009 U16BC2 Ben Knutson Team, U17GC1 Tim LaDuke Team, U17GC2 Dean Lokkesmoe Team, the recipients of the MYSA 2009 OATHS Award. OATHS (Outstanding Ambassadors of Teams Honoring Sportsmanship) is an encouragement education program for traveling U9-U19 boys and girls teams that distinguish athletes, coaches and fans for their dedication to good sportsmanship.

Congratulations to Kelsey Nistler (MapleBrook's U13 C2 Girls Coach) and Brittany Griffore (MapleBrook's U10 Gold Girls Coach) for receiving Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) post-season awards.  Kelsey Nistler, a junior at St. Catherine University, was named to MIAC's All-Conference team.  Brittany Griffore, a sophomore at Bethel, was named to MIAC's Honorable Mention All-Conference team.  Kelsey and Brittany both led their teams in scoring.

February 5, 12, 19, 26, March 5, and 12:  4:30-6:00 p.m., Goalkeeper training, Plymouth Dome
February 6:  MYSA's Winter Symposium
February 20: PACT Parent Seminar, U9-12 9:00-11:15 a.m., Maple Grove Senior High School, Forum Room 256. Enter Door A.
February 22: PACT Parent Seminar, U13 and older 6:30-8:45 p.m., Maple Grove Senior High School, Forum Room 256. Enter Door A.
June 4-6:  MapleBrook Invitational Tournament
July 13 and 14 (Tentative):  2011 U9 and U10 Player Evaluations
July 15-18, 19 (rain date): League playoffs
July 20-22: Regionals
July 24-30: State
July 31 - August 8 (Tentative):  2011 U11-U17 Player Evaluations