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Free Player Coaching Clinic
Hosted by Andy Biggs, Director of Coaching for Soccer Maine on Thursday, May 15 at the Portland Sports Complex on Warren Avenue. The player clinic is full! More> |
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2008 Pine Tree League
Spring ’08 PineTree Coaches,
Soccer Maine is pleased to announce that in effort to better serve its membership, we have procured the services of Demosphere Int’l to utilize their web-based scheduling software and score reporting systems.
The Spring ’08 PineTree League is the first league that will use the scheduling feature. Unfortunately, due to time constraints and the need to get schedules released as early as possible, SoccerMaine wasn’t able to enter the team’s contact information. As a result, coaches will have to reference the attached Microsoft Excel workpaper for this information. The contact information will be used in all future leagues.
April 27th and will be an “open play date” for the coaches to schedule as they choose. We suggest using the date to play if at all possible. We understand that many teams/clubs probably will not have access to fields due to the accumulated snow pack, melting and the associated wetness of the field.
The first play date of the season will be on May 4th.
Game schedules can be found at: http://soccermaine.demosphere.com/schedules/index_E.html
A few reminders:
- The home team is listed first
- The home team is responsible to secure the field and referees
- The home team is responsible to schedule the game and contact the opposing coach a week prior to the game
- Referee fees are split
- Referee assignor fees are paid by the home team
- Be sure you read and understand the Spring ’08 PineTree Handbook - a copy can be found here
I wish you the best of luck this spring season
Yours in soccer, I am,
Larry Giddinge
VP Competition
Soccer Maine
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Fall 2008 Registration
Step 1: Town Declaration:
https://www.youthleaguesusa.com/sm/08-09/TownDeclaration.html
Step 2: Risk Management Application:
https://www.youthleaguesusa.com/sm/08-09/RiskManagement.html
Step 3: Club Affiliation:
https://www.youthleaguesusa.com/sm/08-09/ClubAffiliation.html
Step 4: Profile Builder:
https://www.youthleaguesusa.com/sm/08-09/Profile.html
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Fall 2007 Survey
The Competitive Committee prepared an informal, non-binding survey in effort to gain insight from the clubs who participated in the Fall ’07 Travel League. More>
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2008 Soccer Maine Annual General Meeting
This will be held on May 16, 2008 at the Marriott Sable Oaks in South Portland. Offerings will include referee re-certification, registration for club registrars & team administrators, insurance information, President’s dinner, and awards ceremony. More>
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Region 1 Championships
Thanks to our 2007 sponsors. If you are interested in being a Hospitality sponsor at this year's tournament and have your brochures at the field locations, please download the Hospitality Sponsorship Information and Application. More>
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2008 Pine Tree League
The rule changes from last spring are:
1. League fees increased from $100 to $125
2. Referee assignor fees increased from $3/game to $5/game
3. Referee fees increased to be consistent with established fee structure adopted by SoccerMaine BOD
4. Added Soccer Maine’s Zero Tolerance policy
5. Eliminated league champions & tracking game results
6. U-11 Goal kick: opposing team must retreat to mid-field before kick is taken
Points of emphasis:
a. 6 x games scheduled starting on April 27th
b. Games scheduled for May 17 & 18th to accommodate Gorham SC / May Madness Tournament
c. No games scheduled for Memorial Day weekend
d. No playoffs - or - League Champions
e. No OT/PK’s. Draws stand
Timelines / Deadlines:
March 1 - Team league fees due
March 1 - Team player registration fees due
March 1 - Team declaration due
April 15 - Schedules released
2008 Pine Tree League Spring Handbook
Download: MS Word (304kb) | PDF (272kb)
2008 Pine Tree League Application Form
Download: MS Word (32kb) | PDF (36kb)
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Summer Camp
Soccer Maine will again offer its soccer camp for competitive young players. This year’s overnight camp will be held at Thomas College in Waterville from June 22-26, and the application is available for download. More>
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NESL
Information on the 2008 NESL season is available. More>
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TOPSoccer
TOPSoccer update. More>
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2008 State Cup
Download the application, policy and other forms for teams wanting to play in the 2008 Soccer Maine State Cup.
More>
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Referee Certification Classes
Several referee recertification classes are available in the next few weeks. More>
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Zero Tolerance Policy
Soccer Maine has a Zero Tolerance Policy that all members of the soccer community should be aware of. Download it here: MS Word | PDF
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