Registration has begun for our Little Blasters and Intermediate Little Blasters programs.  More information about these programs can be found on our Little Blasters web page.  Please visit our Registration web page to register for the sessions. 

Spring Session:  May 9, 16, 23, and 30.  Sessions run from 4:00-5:15 p.m.
Summer Session:  June 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, and 25.  Sessions run from 6:45-8:00 p.m.
Fall Session:  September 12, 19, 26, and October 3.  Sessions run from 4:00-5:15 p.m.

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.

MapleBrook's Uniform Committee is in need of four individuals who are willing to volunteer their time to research a club uniform kit for the 2012 season.  Although this is a two-year commitment, it is not labor intensive.  The volunteers can expect to participate in 3-4 meetings over the next year, with the first meeting this spring.  This volunteer position would fulfill your volunteer requirements for the year(s) that you serve.

Responsibilities include:

• Evaluation and selection of a uniform vendor and club uniform package for 2012.
• Develop and recommend a jersey numbering system to the Board of Directors.
• Initiate discussions with teams and friends to gain insight about uniform needs.

Suggested age groups include:  U9/U10, U11/U12, U13/U14, and U15/U16

Please contact Mary Ellingsen at mellingsen@maplebrooksoccer.com.

MapleBrook Soccer Association wishes to recognize players whom not only display their soccer skills on the field, but also their hard work and talents in the classroom.  To be eligible for awards, a player must maintain a “B” average in school.  Click HERE for application form.  The Academic Achievement Award application is due April 30. 

The brochure for the 2010 Lynde's Spring Flower Fundrasier is posted on our fundraiser page.  The deadline for order placement is Wed., April 7th.  There will be no exceptions past this deadline.  Anticipated delivery date is May 5th (before Mother's Day).  Click here for the 2010 order form. 

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. 

For information on upcoming PACT seminars dates and locations, go to MYSA's website, http://www.mnyouthsoccer.org/pac/workshops.cfm.

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.

March 12:  4:30-6:00 p.m., Goalkeeper training for all interested U12-U19 MapleBrook players, Plymouth Dome
May 9, 16, 23, and 30:  Little Blasters and Intermediate Little Blasters
June 4-6:  MapleBrook Invitational Tournament
June 12:  World Cup - U.S. vs. England; 1:00 p.m. on ABC
June 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, and 25:  Little Blasters and Intermediate Little Blasters
June 18:  World Cup - U.S. vs. Slovenia; 8:30 a.m. on ESPN
June 23:  World Cup - U.S. vs. Algeria; 8:30 a.m. on ESPN
July 13 and 14 (Tentative):  2011 U9 and U10 Player Evaluations
July 15-18 (July 19 rain date):  MYSA League Tournament
July 20-22 (July 23 rain date):  MYSA Regional Tournament
July 24-30:  MYSA State Tournament
July 31 - August 8:  2011 U11-U17 Player Evaluations
September 12, 19, 26, and October 3:  Little Blasters and Intermediate Little Blasters