Thunder Soccer Club Copryright 2012 05/17/2012 05/17/2012 www.thundersoccerclub.org News from Thunder Soccer Club Fall 2012 tryout schedule has been posted! 05/02/2012 03:53 PM http://www.thundersoccerclub.org/home/622415.html Click HERE to register!

]]> http://www.thundersoccerclub.org/home/622415.html Thunder Soccer Club selects MLS uniform kit in show of support of Major League Soccer 05/16/2012 01:19 PM http://www.thundersoccerclub.org/home/626832.html New Adidas Uniform kits are coming!  Eurosport will be providing individual web page order forms for all players/parents which can be accessed through our website.  Stay tuned for ordering details!

]]> http://www.thundersoccerclub.org/home/626832.html Congrats to the U13 boys Galaxy - President's Cup Champions! Great Job Boys! 05/02/2012 02:34 PM http://www.thundersoccerclub.org/home/622319.html "U13B Galaxy wins President's Cup Final 1-0 to advance to Regionals in New Hampshire.  Great job boys!"

]]> http://www.thundersoccerclub.org/home/622319.html Back to Back MD State President's Cup Champs! Congrats U17 TSC Magic! 05/01/2012 08:39 AM http://www.thundersoccerclub.org/home/621812.html Back to back 2011 and 2012 Thunder Magic U17 G Maryland State Presdient’s cup champions.  They will move on to represent Maryland at the Regional Chamopinship in NH on Memorial Day Weekend.  Great Job ladies!

]]> http://www.thundersoccerclub.org/home/621812.html TSC Extreme Makes Headlines in Potomac Soccer Wire! 04/05/2012 10:22 AM http://www.thundersoccerclub.org/home/614286.html "While many teams have yet to get underway, some have already played two matches thanks to opening-weekend doubleheaders, one of which is Thunder Soccer Club Extreme, an Under-15 girls team from Howard County, Md. which climbed up to WAGS U-15 Division 2 for the spring after a 6-2-1 record and second-place finish in Division 3 last fall. " 

Read Full Article here:  http://www.potomacsoccerwire.com/news/458/21150

]]> http://www.thundersoccerclub.org/home/614286.html TSC Furia Roja U10 Girls Champions at Cherry Blossom Tournament Spring 2012 03/26/2012 08:46 AM http://www.thundersoccerclub.org/home/611988.html TSC Furia Roja U10 Girls Champions at Cherry Blossom Tournament Spring 2012 - Congrats Girls!

]]> http://www.thundersoccerclub.org/home/611988.html 200+ Smiling Kids Packed Out Soccerdome! 04/28/2012 08:32 AM http://www.thundersoccerclub.org/home/621219.html http://www.thundersoccerclub.org/home/621219.html Fall 2012 tryout schedule has been posted! 05/02/2012 03:57 PM http://www.thundersoccerclub.org/home/622416.html Click HERE to register!

]]> http://www.thundersoccerclub.org/home/622416.html TSC Magic U17 Girls Finalists at VA Beach Classic 03/21/2012 11:50 AM http://www.thundersoccerclub.org/home/610761.html Thunder Magic U17 Girls team starts off the spring season with a great showing at the VA Beach Classic.  Congrats for making it to the finals!

]]> http://www.thundersoccerclub.org/home/610761.html TSC Slavia U11 Boys Go Undefeated at Frederick Scrimmagefest 03/21/2012 11:40 AM http://www.thundersoccerclub.org/home/610678.html TSC Slavia U11 Boys had a stellar day at the Frederick scrimmagefest with 2 wins and 2 draws.  Slavia gave up only one goal all day, and beat BAC Rangers 2-0 and Freedom SC 5-0.  Congrats boys!

]]> http://www.thundersoccerclub.org/home/610678.html TSC Gunners U9 Boys Finalists at Freestate Tournament! 03/21/2012 08:45 AM http://www.thundersoccerclub.org/home/610288.html TSC Gunners U9 boys had a great weekend of soccer at the Freestate Tournament - congrats boys for being finalists!

]]> http://www.thundersoccerclub.org/home/610288.html TSC Real U15 Boys - Freestate Tournament Champions! 03/20/2012 08:38 AM http://www.thundersoccerclub.org/home/610244.html TSC Real U15 Boys had a fantastic weekend at the Freestate Tournament and won in the Championship game!  Congrats Boys!

]]> http://www.thundersoccerclub.org/home/610244.html Clubwide Speed & Agility Training Every Monday 05/15/2012 02:24 PM http://www.thundersoccerclub.org/home/613463.html If you’re ready to take your game to the next level, join professional coaches and trainers every Monday night through May from 6-7pm at Schooley Mill Park for the kick-off of our weekly "Clubwide Training".  This optional but HIGHLY RECOMMENDED training is a free benefit of being a player of Thunder Soccer Club.  Who doesn’t want to get trained by a professional speed and agility coach??!!  Open to all Thunder players aged U8-U18.  Boys and Girls both are welcome. 

See you Monday night!

]]> http://www.thundersoccerclub.org/home/613463.html Thunder Development Program Every Monday 05/15/2012 02:25 PM http://www.thundersoccerclub.org/home/383738.html                                           

 

Spring 2012 Thunder Development Program

5:30pm Mondays through May at Schooley Mill Park

 
Welcome to the Thunder Development Program – TDP. The TDP offers two entry programs to boys and girls aged 4 thru 10.  These programs are designed to be fun and pressure-free, and serve as a gateway to starting a lifelong passion for the best sport in the world!
 
TDP
1.)         Micro Soccer – For 4-10 year olds that want to play and learn with a “one session per week commitment”
2.)       Pre-Travel School of Excellence (PTSE) – For 5-8 year olds seeking to learn advanced techniques and additional training opportunities.
 
U5-U10 Micro Soccer - Click Here for Spring 2012 Registration
 
About: The children “warm-up” playing lots of tag games, and learn exciting new skills… and then break up into ‘mini-teams’ and have some well earned scrimmage time. What we think is special about this program is that it deliberately caters to the beginner soccer player with minimal commitment.  All players are intentionally being guided to learn and gain skills thru playing fun games...  not thru setting up "drills" whereby players stand in lines and listen to lectures, and get "told" what to do.  Thru "guided discovery", the players are having fun, learning new skills, and hopefully, learning to LOVE the beautiful game!
 
Cost:  $125 – Includes registration, 1 game t-shirt, and a drawstring back-pack.
 
Who:  This program is coed and open for children aged 4-10 years old. Prior soccer experience is not a requirement for the program.
 
Where:  Schooley Mill Park
 
When: Eight week program, once per week on Monday’s - Runs from 5:30 - 7:00pm starting April 2nd. A maximum of two make-up sessions will be held should there be any rainouts. No additional make-up days will be scheduled.
 
Contact:  If you have additional questions or concerns - micro@thundersoccerclub.org
 
 
U6-U8 Pre-Travel School of Excellence (PTSE) - Click Here for Spring 2012 Registration
 
About: This professionally trained School of Excellence is structured to provide quality training, skills learning, and game play. This program is technical and scrimmage based training, with the goal to teach skilled, imaginative and creative play. The PTSE has 2 practices per week and a game on Saturday mornings.
 
Cost:  $250 – Includes registration, coaching fees, 2 t-shirts, and a drawstring back-pack.
 
Who:  This program is open for children aged 5-8 years old. Boys and girls will practice separately.  Prior soccer experience is the usual standard, but is not a requirement for the program**. 
 
Where:  Schooley Mill Park
 
When:  Ten week program, training is twice per week on from 5:30 - 7:00pm starting April 2nd, with 4v4 games on Saturdays.
 
Contact:  If you have additional questions or concerns - ptse@thundersoccerclub.org
 
** All registrations are contingent upon player evaluation – more for behavioral maturity than soccer ability.  Player Evaluations will be performed at first training session. If a child is deemed not ready for this program, we will contact parents to discuss alternative programs that may be more appropriate.  Registration fees can be applied to another TSC program.
 
 
Frequently Asked Questions:
 
Q: What Should My Child Bring to the TDP?
A: Water, shin guards (worn under their socks), and T-shirt (provided at the 1st session) and they should be ready to have fun!  Thunder will have balls available for the players each session.
 
Q: How do I find out if the session is cancelled due to rain?
A: As we are utilizing fields run by the Howard County Rec & Parks, if they determine the fields are too wet, we have to follow their guidelines. We generally are notified by 3:00pm. As soon as we are notified that the fields are closed we will do the following:
1. Send out an email to everyone stating that the session is cancelled. Please make sure the email address that you provided when signing up your child is the one you would like to receive these messages.
2. Update the front page of the Thunder website stating that the session is cancelled (www.thundersoccerclub.org)
 
Q: Does my child need any special shoes for the Thunder Micro-Program?
A: Absolutely not, sneakers at this age are fine, soccer cleats are good but not necessary. Please refrain from wearing baseball cleats however!
 
Q: What should I as a parent do or be expected of while my child is playing?
A: Enjoy this experience with your child, and let them enjoy themselves.
]]> http://www.thundersoccerclub.org/home/383738.html WAGS Highlights 10/05/2011 02:56 PM http://www.thundersoccerclub.org/home/495680.html

Any inquiries concerning WAGS should be sent to the Club Representative, Carmen Ball, by the team manager or coach.  Information about the league, including rules, schedules and results can be found at the WAGS website.
 
WAGS Registrar:

Fran Becker

6109 Trackless Sea Ct.
Clarksville, MD 21029
301-596-9975

 
WAGS Scholarship: Adele Dolansky Scholarship, click here for Guidelines/Application (Deadline to apply May 1st) - Each year WAGS offers four scholarships of $2500. Two of the scholarships are need based awards and two are based on volunteerism activities, dedication to the game and academics. Players that do not qualify for need based awards will automatically be considered for scholarship awards based on volunteerism, dedication to the game and academics.
 
WAGS Highlights:
  • The spring 2011 schedule will be posted March 24th on the WAGS website.  To follow TSC teams in WAGS, click here.
  • There will be no game cancellations except in instances in conflict with MD/VA State Cup Competition, High School Soccer Game, ODP Game (resulting in a roster below 11 players) and inclement weather.
  • Score Reporting - Coaches - It is the responsibility of the HOME TEAM COACH to report the score of his/her game TO HIS/HER DIVISION COORDINATOR within two (2) hours after completion of games but not later than 7:00 p.m. that same day.  Provide the Game number and scores for both teams as well as a referee count.
  • All teams need to update their contact information via the WAGS website.  Teams that are unable to access their PIN should email Carmen Ball.
  • All teams that will forfeit their match must contact the league and the other team.  The league will notify the refs.  There have been incidents when the league was not notified and the team requesting the forfeiture showed up to the field and won by default.
  • WAGS Tournament Policy – Procedures for requesting a Tournament Weekend off - Upon acceptance of a tournament during league play, the team may send a request to the WAGS Board for that weekend off.  Following approval of this request, all other requests will be voided (except dual coaching conflicts).  Part of the requirement for Board approval will include the team/club providing a Saturday field for rescheduling the match(s). All requests must be made within 48 hours of the team receiving their acceptance letter.  The acceptance letter must be attached to the email request.  Please refer to WAGS Rule I.6.d page 9.  - Only one request per season.
  • STATE CUP CONFLICTS If a team has a conflict with a WAGS game, you must do the following:
·         Email Carmen Ball, who will contact the WAGS Office and WAGS President within 48 hours of notification of the conflict
·         In the email, state the WAGS Game number
·         Contact your opponent immediately
·         The game in conflict will be rescheduled to the next available date for both teams.
·         Refer to the WAGS Rules regarding State Cup conflicts.
  • STARs (Special Team Assistant Referee) - Each U12 and U13 team must identify at least three STARs prior to the beginning of each season by posting their names and contact information in the Team Contacts section of the WAGS website.
·         STARs must be certified referees in USSF Grades 12, 9, 8, or 7.
·         Check WAGS website for classes and on-line registration.
·         In order to be reimbursed for STAR participation, the STAR card MUST be submitted within 5 days after the team’s last game.  Each STAR must receive the signature of the referee after each game. 
  • Field Closures – check the WAGS website.
  Discipline 
  • Rules & Discipline Committee:  Members include registrars, club reps and refs.  The complete Rules & Discipline guide can be found by clicking here. 
  • Managers/coaches should contact the R&D Chair directly and copy Michelle with any R&D issues.  Parents should NOT contact the Chair or the league.
  • Penalty Points
    a. Yellow Cards (Caution)  – Two (2) points
    b. Red Cards (Ejection) – Five (5) points
    c. Two (2) yellow cards or one (1) red – must sit out the next game and download the     sit out form from the web and get it signed.  Make a photocopy before submitting it. If this is not done, the game will be forfeited.
    d. Coaches will serve a suspension for any parent ejected from a game (a red card need not be shown)
    e. More than 15 points and a team must appear before the R&D committee
  • If a coach is removed from or asked to leave the match by the referee, the coach is considered to be ejected.  There is no need for a red card to be shown.  The coach will sit out at minimum the next match and must print out the red card form found on the WAGs website.  The opposing coach must sign the red card form at the next game and the form is to be mailed to the WAGs office.  Failure to abide by these rules will result in forfeiture.
  • Teams are responsible for keeping track of yellow cards.  An accumulation of more than five (5) points results in a one (1) match suspension.
  • Coaches are responsible for the conduct of their spectators/parents.  If a parent is removed from a match, the coach will serve the suspension and must complete the red card form for the next scheduled match.
 
Team Labels for Game Report Card
 
Team Labels (Word document formatted to print your team roster on labels with dimensions of 3 1/3 X 4)
WAGS Links 

 

 

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