GVSA News - January 20, 2012

 

Player Transfer Window
MSYSA has instituted a new policy regarding Player Transfers between teams, including teams within the same club. All transfers may only be done in the month of January. GVSA may not make any exceptions to this rule. In case of a hardship, MSYSA must allow the transfer.
This rule is designed to reduce player poaching, as well as to remphasize that players and teams are committed to each other for an entire year.
The actual procedure has not changed - a player must first be released from their existing team, then apply for a transfer, which both clubs must approve.
If a Club wishes to split up a team or move players around it may do so, but only in January and only by following the transfer procedure.
Coaches, Players or Parents with questions regarding this procedure should contact their Club Registrar.

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
The minutes of all Board of Director Meetings in 2010 and 2011 are now available on-line.  Click here for a list.

MSYSA Coaching Education Videos
MSYSA has created a number of videos and coaches and players.  These focus on learning of specific skills and are available to everyone:  http://www.michiganyouthsoccer.org/coaching/Coaching_Education_Video_resources.htm

Finding a Team
If you are looking for a palce to play for your 8-18 year old please contact one of our Member Clubs (Click on the GVSA Clubs & Contacts Button).  All teams are formed by our Clubs, not by GVSA.  If you need further information about GVSA or how to locate a Club click here.

Looking for Players...
Real Grand (1-4)
U8 and U11 Girls Select Teams are each looking for one additional player , Contact soccer@realgrand.com
SCOR (1-20)
U11 Boys and U12 Boyls Select Teams are each looking for additional players , Contact doc@scorsoccer.net

Referees
If you are interested in officiating in GVSA, or have questions about Officiating please check the Referees section of the website.

GVSA Office Hours
The GVSA Office is located at 2222 Wealthy St SE in East Grand Rapids  49506.  This is at the corner of Wealthy and Bagley, behind the East Grand Rapids High School, on the second floor.   E-Mail may be sent to office@gvsoccer.org .  
Fax:         616-451-8777
The office is usually open from 9AM-Noon Monday through Friday for Club Represntatives only (not Coaches, Managers or Parents).  Please call Amanda before coming in if you need anything done while you wait! Clubs have been provided with the GVSA Phone Number for their use only..

Brief Facts about GVSA GVSA was founded in 1996 with the goal of providing a competitive youth soccer for youth teams in the Metro Grand Rapids and Lakeshore areas.  GVSA has grown from 23 teams to 386 teams this Fall, in the U8 through U19 age groups, as well as over 40 area Premier teams. The members of GVSA are its clubs. If you have questions or concerns they shouldt be addressed through your Club. The growth of GVSA has been due to a number of factors:  *  GVSA is run professionally, impartially and independently.  It is not run nor owned by an individual club or person.  *  GVSA is an open league - players may move freely between clubs each year and GVSA actively encourages new clubs to        apply. Our community based clubs are the heart and soul of the league.        We encourage kids to play by being inclusive and inexpensive.  *  We provide multiple levels of competition and firmly believe teams should be placed according to their ability.  As the largest            league in out-state Michigan we provide the best competition for all teams and the best place for local players to develop.  *  Our affiliation with the US Youth Soccer Association (USYSA), the largest and most diverse soccer organization in the USA.  *  The use of USSF licensed officials in all games.  *  Low fees.  It costs about $20 per player for an entire year to register with GVSA and about $3.00 per game to pay officials.            Our team fees are amongst the lowest anywhere.  *  When all is said and done GVSA is about kids playing soccer at the appropriate age and skill level, in a competitive yet safe        environment at the lowest possible cost.  No where in the world does the FIFA motto of "Fair Play" mean more than in        GVSA, both on and off the field.