by Administrator on February 21, 2007
The National Federation of State High School Associations has announced rules changes for the 2007-08 soccer season. Most of the rules changes deal with improper equipment and the resulting penalties. Shinguards are a major focus.
“Players no longer will be able to wear inappropriate, undersized shinguards,” Lombardi said. “Manufacturers are required to produce shinguards that will minimize risk to players. Correctly sized and safety-regulated shinguards should greatly assist in the reduction of leg injuries in high school soccer.”
by Administrator on February 21, 2007
This is the new design that will be appearing on the 2007 Glendale Girls Soccer season apparel. Please have your orders turned in by March 2. Make checks payable to “Glendale Girls Soccer”. If you have any question please call Cindy @ 818-3004. You may also mail you orders to Cindy Dallas, 3206 S. Valley View Ave. 65804, due on or before March 3. Delivery will be by the first game.
See the Order Form for size and price information.
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by Administrator on February 21, 2007
The tournament schedule for the Tournament of Champions has been revised.
Friday, April 27
vs. Incarnate Word @ 5:15pm
Friday, April 28
vs. Horlick @ 8:30am
vs. Bettendorf @ 11:00am
The web and PDF versions of the match schedule have been updated.
by Administrator on February 20, 2007
Girls Soccer practice will begin on Monday, February 26 at the Glendale track. Practice, a timed run, will be from 5:00-6:00pm. Bring water, running shoes, and the appropriate paperwork.
by Administrator on February 14, 2007
The story of Michael Robards is being distributed nationally to the soccer community in that hope that others will learn from his mistake.
My name is Michael Robards, and I am 25 years old. As I write you, I’m in jail, in the custody of Johnson County, Kansas charged with involuntary manslaughter.
As a long time member of the soccer community, having played at the premier, high school and collegiate level, as well as coached, I’d like to share my life altering story of the harmful and deadly effects of drinking and driving. My hope is that by sharing my story I will initiate changes in attitudes and actions about drinking and driving and hopefully with your support we can save lives.
Coach Rogers sent this to be posted earlier today, but SGFsoccer has already posted the complete letter. Please take a few minutes to read the complete letter.
by Administrator on February 13, 2007
Today’s New York Times has a story about the growing unrest in Division III collegiate athletics.
The N.C.A.A.’s Division III, a group of mostly small colleges that prohibit athletic scholarships, has long been viewed as a model of the amateur ideal. But rampant growth has swelled the membership to 420, making it by far the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s biggest division, with enrollments ranging from 400 to 40,000.
The diversity has bred discord, and now the alliance is preparing to split in two, a recognition of how fractured the membership is over issues like money, national championships and the appropriate mission of athletics in higher education.
The dispute would be more suited to the major college sports landscape, except that Division III is home to many of the nation’s top small colleges, and that brings an even bigger stake to the debate: the impact a split could have on academic rankings used by prospective students and their parents.
The result could be a new Division IV or a sub-division with a lesser designation. At many Division III institutions, athletics is a leading admissions recruiting tool that has been credited with raising retention rates. Any real or perceived de-emphasis of sports could diminish applicant pools or cause prospective students to decline admission offers — major factors used in the powerful U.S. News and World Report rankings.
Splitting Division III into two or three divisions will have implications for those pursuing soccer at the next level.
A PDF version of the entire article has been added to the password protected articles section of the site.
by Administrator on February 12, 2007
The Boys Soccer Video is now available. Nancy Wicks, in the A+ office at the back of the library, has a copy for each player. All players are encouraged to stop by this week and pick up their copy.
