ECSA NEWS AND EVENTS FROM 2006


PGSC-WOHS INDOOR TOURNAMENT
The PGSC-WOHS Indoor Soccer Tournament is sanctioned and scheduled for January 26 thru 28. For an application, medical waiver and Permission to Host, go
HERE (PGSC web site). (Dec 12, 2006)

JHS / JASA ANNUAL INDOOR SOCCER TOURNAMENT
Jacksonville High School and JASA announce their annual JHS/JASA Indoor Soccer Tournament to be held January 12-15, 2007 in Jacksonville. Information and application forms are available -
HERE (JASA web site). (Nov 30, 2006)

ECSA INDOOR SOCCER INFORMATION
Updated Indoor rules are now posted. Also,teams will play in December and January depending on Age Division starting December 2nd. Locations for each Division are now posted. Indoor Schedules are NOW posted along with all the latest information available
HERE. (Nov 26, 2006)

ALL ECSA FALL ACTION PHOTOS ARE POSTED
All Action photos submitted for the Fall season are now posted. Sorry that it took so long. Available in the Photo Gallery area.
(Nov 17, 2006)

CONGRATULATIONS SUMMERSILL LADY STRIKERS
Congratulations to the U12 SSC Lady Strikers recreation girls team. The girls just competed in the Recreation State Cup (November 4-5) and are now the 2006-2007 Recreation State Cup Champions. The girls won all four matches on their way to the gold medal. Pictured are Top left: Coach Bob, Monet, Celine, Team mom Valerie, Coach Aaron. Second Row Left: Catherine, Taylor, Courtney D,Courtney G. Kendall S. Third Row Left: Cabria, Brianna, Kaitlyn. Fourth Row Left: Chanler, K.P., Chelsea. The girls were undefeated in the ECSA Fall regular season and Gold medal winners in the Fall ECSA Tournament. Congraulations! (Nov 12, 2006)

ECSA MEETING • NOV 14th
There will be an ECSA meeting on Tuesday, November 14th, at 7:00 PM. The meeting will take place at HCMS. Presidents and Commissioners from each club should be in attendance. Indoor season will be discussed..
(Nov 7, 2006)

CONGRATULATIONS JASA WILDFIRE
Congratulations to the
U10 JASA Wildfire girls. The girls just competed in the Recreation State Cup (November 4-5) and are now the 2006-2007 Recreation State Cup Finalist. Pictured are Bottom Row: Summer W., Michaela N., Lindsay S., Michaela G. Back Row: Amber W., Kelli G. (Coach), Alexis C., Emily K., Angel P. (Coach), Brianna P. The girls went into the championship game with a 2-0-1 tournament record. Congraulations and great job! (Nov 7, 2006)

IN MEMORIAM
Mr. Howard Bogey, past president of ECSA, has past away at the age of 62. The soccer community sends our deepest sympathy to Howard's family.
(Nov 6, 2006)

ECSA FALL 2006 TOURNAMENT UPDATES
Results for the ECSA Fall 2006 Tournament are being posted as they are received. Available in the TOURNAMENT area. Good luck to all teams.
(Nov 6, 2006)

ECSA FALL 2006 TOURNAMENT UPDATES
A few updates / results for the ECSA Fall 2006 Tournament have been posted (most have NOT been reported to post). Available in the TOURNAMENT area. Good luck to all teams.
(Oct 26, 2006)

ECSA FALL 2006 TOURNAMENT
ECSA Fall 2006 Tournament is October 21-22 & 28-29. Tournament Brackets are posted in the TOURNAMENT area. Good luck to all teams.
(Oct 18, 2006)

ECSA FINAL SCORES POSTED
ALL ECSA scores for the Fall season (ending 10/15) are now posted ONLINE. Final Standings have been calculated and posted for all counting matches. Available in the Schedules/Scores area. (Oct 16, 2006)

ECSA WEEK #5 SCORES POSTED
ECSA scores for Week #5 (ending 10/8) are now posted ONLINE. Standings have been calculated and posted for all counting matches thru 10/8. Available in the Schedules/Scores area. (Oct 15, 2006)

GENERAL MONTHLY MEETING - OCTOBER 17
There will be a meeting October 17 @ HCMS @ 7:00pm. The ECSA President will present the agenda for the meeting. Each club needs to have a representative present at this meeting.
(Oct 13, 2006)

INFORMATION ON GAMES TO BE PLAYED AT SWANSBORO THIS SATURDAY, 10/14 - MULLET FESTIVAL
The town of Swansboro will shut down part of Highway 24 starting at 9:30 am and will reopen it at 11:00 am. Alternative directions to our fields go as follows:
Turn Left onto Belgrade-Swansboro Road. Drive about .5 mile and take a Right onto Swansboro Loop Road. Follow to end. Once at the stop sign, take a Right onto Main Street Extension. You can either take a left onto Hammocks Beach Road or turn Right into the complex (commerce road; by a white building with a blue roof) or go straight and park in the gravel parking lot by the tennis courts on the left hand side of the road.
(Oct 13, 2006)

ECSA FALL ACTION PHOTOS BEING POSTED
Action photos submitted for the Fall season are now being posted when received. Available in the Photo Gallery area.
(Oct 9, 2006)

ECSA WEEK #4 SCORES POSTED
ECSA scores for Week #4 (ending 10/1) are now posted ONLINE. Standings have been calculated and posted for all counting matches thru 10/1. Available in the Schedules/Scores area. (Oct 8, 2006)

GENERAL MONTHLY MEETING - OCTOBER 5
Please Note Date Change
There will be a meeting on Thursday, October 5 @ HCMS @ 7:00pm. The ECSA President will present the agenda for the meeting. Each club needs to have a representative present at this meeting. (Oct 3, 2006)

GENERAL MONTHLY MEETING - OCTOBER 3
There will be a meeting October 3 @ HCMS @ 7:00pm. The ECSA President will present the agenda for the meeting. Each club needs to have a representative present at this meeting. (Oct 1, 2006)

ECSA WEEK #3 SCORES POSTED
ECSA scores for Week #3 (ending 9/24) are now posted ONLINE. Standings will be calculated in several weeks after enough counting matches have been played. Available in the Schedules/Scores area. (Sep 28, 2006)

ECSA WEEK #1 & #2 SCORES POSTED
ECSA scores for Week#1 (ending 9/10) and Week#2 (ending 9/17) are now posted ONLINE. Standings will be calculated in several weeks after enough counting matches have been played. Available in the Schedules/Scores area. (Sep 23, 2006)

IMPORTANT NOTICES TO ALL
Please pass the follow information to your teams or clubs:

• The following teams have folded and games will not be played. Score will reflect a win for the team still intact.:

Rec. U-10 Hawks
Rec. U-1o Girls Lady Racers
Rec. U-12 Anacondas

• All clubs need to have their field fees and red stamped rosters to Mr. Colon Balance by this Saturday, (9/23). He will be at Hunter Creeks Middle School fields all day Saturday.

• Last, but not least. Scores have not been posted due to the fact that they have not been received by all clubs. Until all scores are received, we cannot post the scores.

• Also, please coordinate any game changes through the ECSA Commissioner, (Mr. Colon Ballance).

Thanks for your help in these matters.
Mike Dunn
ECSA V-President
(Sep 21, 2006)

ECSA FALL 2006 SCHEDULES • NOW ONLINE
ECSA schedules for the FALL season are now posted ONLINE for Rec and Challenge divisions. (U18Girls coming soon). Thanks again for your patience. Available in the Schedules/Scores area, of course.
(Sep 6, 2006)

RECREATION TEAM ALIGNMENT MEETING
Club presidents and commissions will meet at 7:00 PM on 17 August. Please have the name and age group of each team playing in the Fall Season.
(Aug 14, 2006)

SCRIMMAGE TEAMS NEEDED
Teams needed to participate in pre-season scrimmage games for referee training. No cost to teams. All scrimmage games will be played on Saturday, 8/26/06, at Hunters Creek Middle School. Please contact Cliff Clement,
cclement@ec.rr.com, to enter your team. Please include team name, age group and recreation or challenge. (Aug 14, 2006)

REFEREE CERTIFICATION CLINICS ANNOUNCED
Currently posting local Referee Certification and Re-Certification clinic availability on the Referee page.
(Aug 5, 2006)

2006 RIVERWALK FESTIVAL 4V4 TOURNAMENT
JASA will again be hosting the annual 2006 US Cellular Riverwalk Festival 4V4 Soccer Tournament on July 22-23 at Woodlands Park soccer fields in Jacksonville. All details available on the
JASA web site. (June 17, 2006)

FALL SOCCER REGISTRATION
Some member clubs of the ECSA have begun the Fall 2006 soccer registration process for Recreational and Challenge players. Please check with your local club for dates, times and locations to register. We look forward to having everyone back with us again for another great season of soccer; and of course all new players.
(June 17, 2006)

ECSA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING • JUNE 1
The Annual General Meeting for ECSA will be June 1st at 7:00 PM at HCMS. Hamburger and Hot dogs will be served starting at 6:00 PM.
(May 26, 2006)

ECSA SPRING 2006 TOURNAMENT • UPDATE
ECSA Spring 2006 Tournament is April 8-9 & 22-23. ALL Tournament RESULTS are now posted. Available in the TOURNAMENT area
HERE. We are accepting championship photos (gold & silver) for inclusion on the results page. Thanks. (May 4, 2006)
PLEASE SEND US YOUR CHAMPIONSHIP PHOTOS!!!

ECSA SPRING 2006 TOURNAMENT • UPDATE
ECSA Spring 2006 Tournament is April 8-9 & 22-23. Tournament RESULTS are now posted. We have
NO results from the matches at JASA, sorry. Available in the TOURNAMENT area HERE. We are accepting championship photos (gold & silver) for inclusion on the results page. Thanks. (Apr 30, 2006)

ECSA SPRING 2006 TOURNAMENT • UPDATE
ECSA Spring 2006 Tournament is April 8-9 & 22-23. Tournament Brackets have been updated with results after the first weekend of match play. Also, there have been numerous schedule changes, so check your updated schedule regularly. Available in the TOURNAMENT area
HERE. Good luck to all teams. (Apr 19, 2006)

ECSA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
ECSA Scholarship Applications from all clubs need to be turned in at the next meeting (May 2, @ 7:00 PM).
(April 18, 2006)

ECSA SPRING 2006 TOURNAMENT
ECSA Spring 2006 Tournament is April 8-9 & 22-23. Tournament Brackets are posted in the TOURNAMENT area. Good luck to all teams.
(Apr 5, 2006)

SUMMER SOCCER CAMPS BEING ADDED
We are currently updating the CAMPS / TRAINING area of the web site with Summer Camp info as it becomes available. Available
HERE. (Apr 5, 2006)

ECSA WEEK #7 SCORES / STANDINGS POSTED
ECSA scores for Week #7 (ending 4/2) are now posted ONLINE. This was the last weekend of regular season league play. Standings have been posted for all reported matches thru April 2nd. Available in the Schedules/Scores area.
(Apr 3, 2006)

STANDINGS UPDATED THRU MARCH 26 MATCHES
ECSA team standings have been posted for all reported matches thru March 26th.
(Apr 2, 2006)

BRACKET SEEDING MEETING - APRIL 4
There will be a meeting April 4 @ HCMS @ 7:00pm. The topic to be discussed is the tournament brackets. Each club needs to have a representative present at this meeting and ensure all scores are turned in by Sunday evening, (April 2, to ensure proper seeding). Any questions - contact Colon Ballance @ 353-6364.
(Apr 1, 2006)

ECSA WEEK #6 SCORES POSTED
ECSA scores for Week #6 (ending 3/26) are now posted ONLINE. Standings should be posted shortly. Available in the Schedules/Scores area.
(Mar 31, 2006)

ECSA WEEK #4 SCORES POSTED
ECSA scores for Week #4 (ending 3/12) are now posted ONLINE. Standings will be calculated in several weeks after enough counting matches have been played. Available in the Schedules/Scores area.
(Mar 17, 2006)

GENERAL MONTHLY MEETING - MARCH 16
There will be a meeting March 16th @ HCMS @ 7:00pm. The ECSA President will present the agenda for the meeting. Field Fees and two red stamped rosters need to be turned in at the meeting. Each club needs to have a representative present at this meeting. Any questions - contact Colon Ballance @ 353-6364.
(Mar 11, 2006)

ECSA WEEK #3 SCORES POSTED
ECSA scores for Week#3 (ending 3/5) are now posted ONLINE. Standings will be calculated in several weeks after enough counting matches have been played. Available in the Schedules/Scores area.
(Mar 10, 2006)

ECSA SPRING TOURNAMENT DATES SET
The ECSA Spring 2006 Tournament dates are set. The Play-offs (Preliminaries) will be the weekend of April 8-9 and the Finals will be held April 22-23. There will be no games on April 15-16 (Easter weekend).
(Mar 3, 2006)

ECSA WEEK #2 SCORES POSTED
ECSA scores for Week#2 (ending 2/26) are now posted ONLINE. Standings will be calculated in several weeks after enough counting matches have been played. Available in the Schedules/Scores area.
(Mar 3, 2006)

ECSA SPRING ACTION PHOTOS BEING POSTED
Action photos submitted for the Spring season are being posted when received. Available in the Photo Gallery area.
(Feb 26, 2006)

ECSA WEEK #1 SCORES POSTED
ECSA scores for Week#1 (ending 2/19) are now posted ONLINE. Scores were not reported from the SWSC sites. Standings will be calculated in several weeks after enough counting matches have been played. Available in the Schedules/Scores area.
(Feb 25, 2006)

NCYSA CHALLENGE CUP PRELIMS RETURN TO ECSA
ECSA will host the Spring 2006 NCYSA Challenge Cup Preliminaries for the U10-U12 Boys on May 13-14, 2006 in Jacksonville. Play sites for other age groups can be found at
NCYSA. Please note the application entry deadline is March 20, 2006. More info, details and application... HERE. (Feb 17, 2006)

ECSA SPRING 2006 SCHEDULES • NOW ONLINE
ECSA schedules for the SPRING season are now posted ONLINE. Thanks again for your patience. Available in the Schedules/Scores area, of course.
(Feb 16, 2006)

COMMISSIONER'S MEETING - FEBRUARY 15
There will be a commissioner's meeting Wednesday, February 15th @ HCMS @ 7:00pm. The ECSA Team Schedules will be the topic of the meeting. Each club needs to have a representative present at this meeting. Any questions - contact Colon Ballance @ 353-6364.
(Feb 13, 2006)

COMMISSIONER'S MEETING - FEBRUARY 2
There will be a commissioner's meeting February 2nd @ HCMS @ 7:00pm. The ECSA recreation teams will be the topic of the meeting. Each club needs to have a representative present at this meeting. Any questions - contact Colon Ballance @ 353-6364.
(Feb 1, 2006)

TEAMS NEEDED FOR NEW REFEREE SCRIMMGE GAMES
Teams needed to participate in pre-season scrimmage games on February 11, 2006 at Hunters Creek Middle School. Purpose of scrimmage games is to provide on field training for new referees. If you would like to participate please contact Cliff Clement, ECSA Director of Officials, at
cclement@ec.rr.com. In your email please provide the following info: 1- Team Age Group, 2- Girls or Boys, 3- Rec. or Challenge, 4- Team Name, 5- Coach name and phone number. (Feb 1, 2006)

WILMINGTON HAMMERHEADS VS MOC TROJANS
OCSA is proud to announce the Wilmington Hammerheads Professional Soccer Team will be playing an exhibition soccer game against the Mount Olive College Trojans. The exhibition game will be played at Jacksonville High School Stadium on March 30 and the game time will be 7:00pm. Details... HERE. (Jan 12, 2006)

REFEREE CERTIFICATION CLINICS ANNOUNCED
Currently posting local Referee Certification and Re-Certification clinic availability on the Referee page:
HERE. (Jan 11, 2006)