ECSA NEWS AND EVENTS FROM 2007


COACHING CLINICS COMING
DSC will be hosting the NCYSA Mod I & II Coaching Course at the Dixon Middle School. The Mod I course is Saturday Jan. 19 and Mod II on Sunday Jan. 20. We have included a link on our website to the application form & also more info there. Click HERE.
(Dec 16, 2007)

LOCAL INDOOR TOURNAMENT UPDATES
Here's a listing of known upcoming Indoor Tournaments in the area:
(Dec 16, 2007)

  • East Duplin Indoor Soccer Bash - Jan 4-8, 2008... Contact HERE
  • DSC/DHS Indoor Tournament - Jan 11-13, 2008... Info HERE
  • JHS/JASA Indoor Tournament - Jan 18-21, 2008... Info HERE
  • PGSC/WOHS Indoor Tournament - Jan 26-27, 2008... Info HERE

ECSA INDOOR SEASON BEGINS DECEMBER 1st
ECSA Indoor Soccer season will begin December 1st. Schedules for all divisions participating are now posted. For schedules and more information, Click HERE.
(Nov 26, 2007)

ECSA FALL 2007 TOURNAMENT
ECSA Fall 2007 Tournament is October 20-21 & 27-28 & November 3-4 (from rainouts). Tournament Brackets have been updated with the FINAL Results.
Note: Results have not been reported for U10G (Southwest). Located in the TOURNAMENT area. Congratulations to all teams. (Nov 17, 2007)

ECSA FALL 2007 TOURNAMENT
ECSA Fall 2007 Tournament is October 20-21 & 27-28 & November 3-4 (from rainouts). Tournament Brackets have been updated with the FINAL Results. Note: Results have not been reported for U10G (Southwest), U12G (NewBern), and U18G (NewBern). Located in the
TOURNAMENT area. Congratulations to all teams. (Nov 13, 2007)

'E' LICENSE COACH'S COURSE AVAILABLE
SSA is hosting an E License Course at their fields. Information goes as follows: Saturday, Nov. 17th 8am to 5pm and Sunday, Nov. 18th 8am to 3/4pm. Registration forms are available on NCYSA's website. Cost is $65 per coach and must be submitted with application to NCYSA. Classroom instruction will be held in the conference room located near Mod Field #1. Outdoor instruction will take place on Mod Field #1. This is a great opportunity for all our coach's not to travel far, nor worry about hotel expenses.(Nov 6, 2007)

FIELD CLOSINGS FOR ECSA TOURNAMENT
Due to weather, there are several field closings for the tournament this weekend (Oct 27-28). Currently, JASA and Swansboro (SSA) fields are closed and games will be moved to the following weekend. The New Bern fields are under caution with a final determination to be made Saturday morning. Please check with your local club representatives for the latest info.
(Oct 26, 2007)

ECSA FALL 2007 TOURNAMENT
ECSA Fall 2007 Tournament is Octoberl 20-21 & 27-28. Tournament Brackets have been updated with the results from the first weekend of match play. Located in the
TOURNAMENT area. Good luck to all teams. (Oct 22, 2007)

ECSA FALL 2007 TOURNAMENT
ECSA Fall 2007 Tournament is Octoberl 20-21 & 27-28. Tournament Brackets are posted in the
TOURNAMENT area. Good luck to all teams. (Oct 17, 2007)

WEEK #6 "FINAL" SCORES POSTED
ECSA Scores and Standings thru Week#6 (ending 10/14) FINAL are now posted ONLINE. Scores and Standings are posted and updated only for those matches received. Available in the Schedules/Scores area. (Oct 15, 2007)

WEEK #5 SCORES POSTED
ECSA Scores and Standings thru Week#5 (ending 10/7) are now posted ONLINE. Scores and Standings are posted and updated only for those matches received. Available in the Schedules/Scores area. (Oct 11, 2007)

WEEK #4 SCORES POSTED
ECSA Scores and Standings thru Week#4 (ending 9/30) are now posted ONLINE. Scores and Standings are posted and updated only for those matches received. Available in the Schedules/Scores area. (Oct 6, 2007)

WEEK #3 SCORES POSTED
ECSA scores for Week#3 (ending 9/23) are now posted ONLINE. Standings will be calculated after week #4, after enough counting matches have been played. Available in the Schedules/Scores area. (Sep 25, 2007)

WEEK #1 & #2 SCORES POSTED
ECSA scores for Week#1 (ending 9/9) and Week#2 (ending 9/16) are now posted ONLINE. No scores have been received from SWSC for weeks 1 & 2 and no scores from JASA for week 2. Standings will be calculated after week #4, after enough counting matches have been played. Available in the Schedules/Scores area. (Sep 18, 2007)

SEP 18 & 20 COACHES COURSE CANCELLED
The Youth Module II Coaches Course scheduled for September 18th and 20th has been cancelled due to not enough registrants. (Sep 17, 2007)

FALL 2007 SCHEDULES POSTED
ECSA schedules for the Fall season are NOW POSTED for Rec and Challenge divisions. Thanks again for your patience. GOOD LUCK TO ALL TEAMS and HAVE GREAT SEASON!!! (Sep 4, 2007)

NCYSA COACHING EDUCATION COURSES AVAILABLE
Coaching Education Courses Approved by NCYSA:
• Youth Module I for U5 through U8 coaches, hosted by JASA, on September 4th and 6th at Parkwood Elementry School, Northwoods Drive, Jacksonville, NC  from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Cost $25.00
• Youth Module II for U9 through U12 coaches, hosted by JASA, September 25th and 27th at Parkwood Elementry School, Northwoods Drive, Jacksonville, NC from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Cost 25.00.
Contact Gill Rock, JASA, 910-347-5663 or cell 910-330-1125
(Aug 21, 2007)

TEAM ALLIGNMENT MEETING • AUGUST 16
There will be a Rec Alignment Mtg, 7:00 PM, August 16 at HCMS. All clubs needs to have a list of all Recreational teams playing in the Fall Season.
(Aug 10, 2007)

2007 BOB KROPINACK MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT
Announcing the 2007 Bob Kropinack Memorial Soccer Tournament on Labor Day Weekend - Sept 1st & 2nd This tournament is hosted by SSA and is open to all NCYSA Registered teams U9 - U18. This is a NCYSA Sanctioned Event. Additional info and application is available on the SSA web site:
www.ssa-nc.com. (Aug 5, 2007)

LABOR DAY 3V3 SOCCER INVITATIONAL
NBASA will be hosting the Labor Day 3V3 Soccer Invitational tournament on September 1, 2007 in New Bern. Challenge and Classic players! Adult recreational players welcome. For complete information, application, rules, etc., Please visit
www.nbasa.com. Click HERE for flyer. (Jul 19, 2007)

UNC/WFU SOCCER CLINICS ANNOUNCED
OCSA presents UNC/ WFU soccer clinics August 3rd from 5-8pm and August 4th from 9am-12pm @ Woodland Park(JASA Soccer Complex). Any kids ages 7-14 are welcome to attend. Cost is $35.00 for both sessions. Registration will be onsite. Any OCSA players attending the team camp that week can attend both sessions for free. If you have any questions please contact Lisa Talbot @ 910-346-4448.
(Jul 27, 2007)

REFEREE CERTIFICATION CLINICS ANNOUNCED
Currently posting local Referee Certification and Re-Certification clinic availability on the Referee page.
• There will be a USSF Soccer Referee 08 entry level clinic at Jacksonville High School (Dave Millers classroom). All class sessions must be attended. Referees must be 14 yrs old by the last day of the clinic. A pencil and black ink pen is required, all other material will be furnished. Payment of $60.00 will be required at the start of clinic with checks payable to NCSRA. POC for further information are John Bryan (H)910-326-3195 and (C)910-340-0869 or call Cliff Clement 910-340-9130. Below are the dates and times: Friday, 17 Aug 5:30 pm till 8:30 pm / Saturday, 18 Aug 8:30 till 6:30 pm (1 hr lunch on your own) / Sunday, 19 Aug 8:30 am till 3:30 pm.
(Jul 19, 2007)

MATT HELMS SOCCER TOURNAMENT • AUG 11-12
OCSA will be hosting the second annual Matt Helms Soccer Tournament on Aug. 11&12th 2007. The games will be played at the Tabernacle Complex on Swansboro Belgrade Road. This tournament is for Classic and Challenge teams. Applications can be submitted online
www.ocsa-nc.com. I would appreciate it if you could pass this info on to your teams. We will be offering single age groups in the following divisions: U-10 Boys through U-14 Boys and U-10 Girls through U-18 Girls. This is a great way to kick off your fall season without the extra expense of travel and hotels. All games will be played on beautiful Bermuda Grass Fields. (July 17, 2007)

ECSA BOD MEETING • JULY 19th
There will be a Board of Directors Meeting for ECSA on Thursday, July 19th at 7:00 PM at Hunters Creek Middle School. Main topic will be number/age groups of challenge teams. Any additional items for the adgenda should be emailed to ECSA president.
(July 17, 2007)

ECSA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING • JUNE 7th
The Annual General Meeting for ECSA will be June 7th at 7:00 PM at Hunters Creek Middle School cafeteria..
(May 24, 2007)

ECSA SPRING 2007 TOURNAMENT • UPDATE
ECSA Spring 2007 Tournament is April 21-22 & 28-29. Tournament Brackets are posted in the
TOURNAMENT area. ALL FINAL Results are NOW posted. Congratulations to all teams. (May 12, 2007)

ECSA SPRING 2007 TOURNAMENT • UPDATE
ECSA Spring 2007 Tournament is April 21-22 & 28-29. Tournament Brackets are posted in the
TOURNAMENT area. Results from the first weekend are NOW posted (Note: some results have not been reported). Good luck to all teams. (Apr 27, 2007)

ECSA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING • TBA
The Annual General Meeting for ECSA has been
postponed until further notice. (Apr 24, 2007)

ECSA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING • April 26
The Annual General Meeting for ECSA will be April 26th at 7:00 PM at Hunters Creek Middle School cafeteria.
(Apr 23, 2007)

ECSA SPRING 2007 TOURNAMENT
ECSA Spring 2007 Tournament is April 21-22 & 28-29. Tournament Brackets are posted in the
TOURNAMENT area. Good luck to all teams. (Apr 18, 2007)

ECSA WEEK #7 SCORES POSTED • FINAL
ECSA Scores and Standings thru Week #7 (ending 4/15) are now posted ONLINE. These are the FINAL scores and standings for the SPRING 07 season. Available in the Schedules/Scores area. (Apr 17, 2007)

ALL GAMES CANCELLED FOR SUNDAY, APRIL 15
All ECSA matches scheduled for Sunday, April 15th, have been CANCELLED; Fields are closed. (Apr 15, 2007)

ECSA WEEK #6 SCORES POSTED
ECSA Scores and Standings thru Week#6 (ending 4/1) are now posted ONLINE. Available in the Schedules/Scores area. (Apr 9, 2007)

TOURNAMENT BRACKET SEEDING MEETING • APRIL 17
There will be a meeting April 17th @ 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 must be turned in by Sunday evening, (April 15, to ensure proper seeding). Any questions - contact Colon Ballance @ 353-6364. (Apr 9, 2007)

ECSA WEEK #5 SCORES POSTED
ECSA scores for Week#5 (ending 3/25) are now posted ONLINE. Standings will be calculated shortly after enough counting matches have been played. Available in the Schedules/Scores area. (Mar 31, 2007)

ECSA WEEK #4 SCORES POSTED
ECSA scores for Week#4 (ending 3/18) are now posted ONLINE. Standings will be calculated shortly after enough counting matches have been played. Available in the Schedules/Scores area. (Mar 25, 2007)

WILMINGTON HAMMERHEADS VS MOC TROJANS
Onslow Classic Soccer Association 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 27 and the game time will be 7:00pm. Details available HERE. Let's fill the stands with kids and parents in support of the Wilmington Hammerheads and the Mount Olive College Trojans. (Mar 22, 2007)

MAKE-UP SCHEDULES AVAILABLE
The Make-Up schedules for the March 17th RainOut matches have NOW been posted. Please check this schedule for the date, time, location of your make-up game. The schedule is HERE. (Mar 21, 2007)

SCORES & STANDINGS INFO RE-STATED
Scores & Standing are based on info submitted to ECSA by Club Commissioners. Each Club within ECSA needs to either email, (to dunnmt@gibralter.net) or fax, (910-326-8070) their scores each Sunday after play to ensure all scores are posted to the web site in a timely manner. Scores will not be posted until all are received. Score corrections will not be accepted from teams. Teams must coordinate corrections with Club Representatives. If there is an incorrect score posted, please go thru your club for correction, as stated under Schedules/Scores. (Mar 16, 2007)

REMINDER • CHECK FIELD CLOSING
All known field closings will be posted if made available thru the appropriate channels and communicated in a timely manner. Please check the Field Status page HERE.
Disclaimer: This listing is a convenience ONLY and does not guarantee the status of any fields or matches. Questions about your particular situation should be addressed thru normal club channels. Thank You!
(Mar 16, 2007)

ECSA WEEK #3 SCORES POSTED
ECSA scores for Week#3 (ending 3/11) are now posted ONLINE. Standings will be calculated shortly after enough counting matches have been played. Available in the Schedules/Scores area. (Mar 16, 2007)

ECSA WEEK #1 & #2 SCORES POSTED
ECSA scores for Week#1 (ending 2/25) and Week#2 (ending 3/4) 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 9, 2007)

ECSA SPRING ACTION PHOTOS BEING POSTED
Action photos submitted for the Spring season are now being posted when received. Available in the Photo Gallery area.
(Mar 9, 2007)

COACHES CLINIC AT SWANSBORO SOCCER FIELDS
• Youth Module I & II:
TBA, From 9 am to 5 pm.
• E License Course: Saturday and Sunday, MAY 5th and 6th from 8am to 5 pm.
We need at least 12 people total to have the course happen. Call Bill Brothers at 358-0521 with any questions.
(Mar 7, 2007 / upd Mar 12)

ECSA SPRING 2007 SCORES
Scores have not been received by all clubs as of this posting, and will not be posted until all the clubs have turned them in. Thank you to the clubs who have turned them in within the requested time frame. They are Jacksonville, Piney Green, New Bern, Havelock, Swansboro, Richlands, and Dixon.
(Mar 2, 2007)

REMINDER • FIELD FEES
All ECSA clubs need to ensure field fees are turned in to Mr. Colon Ballance by March 3rd and two red stamped rosters are turned into him by March 10th.
(Mar 2, 2007)

ECSA SPRING 2007 SCHEDULES • UPDATE
ECSA schedules for the Spring season are NOW POSTED for Rec and Challenge divisions. Also, copies of the schedules were given to each club representative at the scheduling meeting on Wednesday night. Thanks again for your patience. GOOD LUCK TO ALL TEAMS and HAVE GREAT SEASON!!!
(Feb 23, 2007)

ECSA SPRING 2007 SCHEDULES
ECSA schedules for the Spring season will be posted a little late for Rec and Challenge divisions. Finalized schedules are not yet ready for the web master. Copies of the schedules were given to each club representative at the scheduling meeting on Wednesday night, please see your club for your game time. Thanks again for your patience.
(Feb 22, 2007)

SPRING SCHEDULING MEETING - FEBRUARY 21
There will be a scheduling meeting Wednesday, February 21th @ 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 19, 2007)

TEAM ALLIGNMENT MEETING • JANUARY 31
There will be a meeting January 31, 2007 @ HCMS @ 7:00pm. All teams need to be turned in at this meeting to start the spring scheduling process, and any Challenge Teams that would like to participate in the friendlies with CFYSA. Each club needs to have a representative present at this meeting.
(Jan 30, 2007)

1st ANNUAL BULLDOG INDOOR TOURNAMENT
Announcing the 1st Annual Bulldog Indoor Soccer Tournament to be held at Dixon High Shool & Dixon Middle School on Jan. 19-21. Click
HERE for more information and contacts. (Jan 9, 2007)

2007 SOCCER CLINICS / CAMPS BEING ANNOUNCED
Upcoming Soccer Clinics and Camps as information is receiced. Please keep checking the CAMPS/TRAINING page for the latest info
HERE. (Jan 9, 2007)

REFEREE CERTIFICATION CLINICS ANNOUNCED
Currently posting local Referee Certification and Re-Certification clinic availability on the Referee page.
(Jan 5, 2007)

GENERAL MONTHLY MEETING • JANUARY 9
There will be a meeting January 9, 2007 @ HCMS @ 7:00pm. The ECSA President will present the agenda for the meeting. Each club needs to have a representative present at this meeting.
(Jan 3, 2007)