Recent Announcements
2021 Spring Soccer Registration is NOW OPEN!
Registration for the Spring 2021 Season is NOW Open! - Registration is open for kids born in 2012 through 2003, excluding Seniors in High School - Follow the link on the Registration Tab (above) to register. - Registration will be open through 2/21/21. - Practices are expected to start the third week of March at the earliest. - First Sunday of games is expected to be April 11th - There will be an additional waiver that needs signed regarding Covid-19 prior to the first practice. It will include details of our latest Return To Play protocol. - Important information regarding USYS guidelines for Covid-19 can be found at: |
Fall Registration Closed
Travel Soccer: - The first Sunday Games will be on September 13th - The last day of Sunday Games will be on November 1st In-House Soccer: - The first practices are planned for the following week (September 1st & 3rd) - The first Saturday of games will be September 12th - The last Saturday of games will be October 31st - In order to limit the number of people at the field and provide extra space for teams to spread out, practice days will be split between Beginners on Tuesdays, and Juniors and Seniors on Thursdays. |
Return to Play Protocol (RTP)
MAYSA 2020 FALL Return to Play Guidelines PLAYERS o Bring and only use their own drink & equipment o Use hand sanitizer before entering the practice or game area. o Keep equipment out of the field of play and at least 6’ away from other players equipment o No handshakes, high-5’s or group celebrations o Do not touch anyone else’s soccer ball with their bare hands. PARENTS: o Ensure your child is healthy and their personal equipment is sanitized before coming to activities. o Notify a coach or administrator immediately if your child becomes ill for any reason and contact your health care provider for guidance. o Face coverings – over the mouth and nose: • REQUIRED FOR PARENTS & ANY SPECTATORS OVER 2 YEARS OLD AT ALL TIMES • Required for all players when entering and exiting the field area, and anytime not actively engaged in training or properly distanced around the outside of the field. • NOT required for the kids during training sessions or when playing in games. o In-House Soccer: • Use the gravel parking area adjacent to the paved gym parking lot. • ‘Check-In’ your child near the concession stand (temperature check must be < 100.4o) and accompany your player to their team area. • Pick a location around the practice area at least 6 ft. away from anyone not in your household. • Be available throughout practice in case the coach wants your child to go to you during breaks as a way of distancing from other kids. COACHES & OTHER VOLUNTEERS: o Use hand sanitizer before entering the field and do not touch player equipment during practice. o Check in with your child (temperature check and answer any questions) o Handle all movable equipment (cones, pugs, etc…) without help from players o Wear a face covering AT ALL TIMES. o Do not re-use any scrimmage vests worn by a player unless sanitized. o Avoid running drills where the kids need to stand close together waiting their turn to participate. o Provide a location for each player to go during breaks that keeps them >6ft. away from other kids. FACILITIES o All activities at Coolspring Fitness Center Fields o Hand sanitizer provided at field entrance(s) & bathroom o Single occupant bathroom located near south field o Disinfect bathroom after each training using spray disinfectant o Beginner fields – closest to the concession stand o Junior Fields – Closest to the concession stand o Senior Field – South part of the large field area COVID Positive Response o Coach or administrator will notify the group the player has been in contact with through the Affinity system without giving the name of the ill individual. o Those notified should avoid further training until guidance from local or state health authority’s is followed. o Club administrator will contact local PA Department of Health for guidance. o Sanitize any common areas before returning other participants to training (i.e bathroom). |
Parents, Volunteers and Coaches:
Welcome Volunteers! Every year, the success of our program is overwhelmingly dependent on having volunteers available in a number of capacities, but mainly to run practices and games. More volunteers means smaller teams and more time on the field for each player. U.S. Soccer, PA West and MAYSA continue to lead the way in Youth Sports Safety and Training. This season's Parent/Volunteer/Coach training includes a new volunteer online training video/class designed to provide child safety guidance to all volunteers in addition to standard clearances. Additionally, resources for parents are also available through PA West's initiative with the U.S. Center for SAFESPORT. Parents:
Volunteers & Coaches:
5. U.S. Soccer's Digital Coaching Center (DCC): Additional Optional video training resources from U.S. Soccers Recognize to Recover comprehensive Player Health and Safety Program |
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Spring Soccer: Thanks for another great season!
Spring Soccer registration is open. PA West require MAYSA to declare its Spring Teams early, thus Spring Soccer To begin the registration process, click on the Registration Tab above. The Spring Soccer registration deadline is February (tbd). Spring Soccer is for players in grades 3 through 11th. Players are assigned a team, coach, practice twice a week. For most players practice is Wednesday and Fridays. There is a weekly Match each Sunday afternoon. To learn more about Spring Soccer or to view our complete list of FAQs, click on the Spring Soccer tab above. If you have any questions about registration or encounter any troubles registering online, please contact our Registrar, Kami Dubiel, at Registration@MercerSoccer.org or (724) 992-8122 To learn more or if you have additional questions about Spring "Travel" Soccer EmailUs@MercerSoccer.org. |
The PA West Open Tournament at Edinboro University!
Registration closing soon Each year MAYSA takes several teams up to Edinboro University to participate in the largest western PA Youth Soccer Tournament. It is a wonderful experience! This year's schedule is below:
The tournament is often a great weekend with the MAYSA community setting up in an area with grills, food, and fun. If you would like to learn more about the tournament details, click here. If you are interested, you will need to register soon. The tournament deadline is approaching quickly. In that past, occassionally, PA West has extended the deadline but there is no guarantee that it will be extended. Once teams are formed, further information and tournament schedules will be available from each team's coach. |
Summer Pickup Soccer K-2
The Spirit of our Summer Pickup Soccer Program is to provide a less structured, pickup game atmosphere for our youngest soccer players (i.e., currently eligible for K through 2nd grade). We believe that for this very young age group having fun, getting "touches" and simply playing will go a long way towards helping further their skill set and a love of the game. Join us this June on Wednesday evenings!
Click here to Register. Or learn more here: Summer Soccer Honor the game! Fall In-House soccer begins Aug. 30. In-House is for children eligible for K-6th grade. Players are assigned a team and coach based on their age and grade. Teams practice on Thursday evenings and play each Saturday morning at our fields at Cool Spring Fitness. This year's practices will begin Thursday, August 24th at 6:00pm. Matches will begin September 9th. If you have any questions about registration, please contact our Registrar, Kami Dubiel, at Registration@MercerSoccer.org. To learn more about Fall In-House or Travel soccer, click on the Fall Soccer Tab above. The more coaches and assistant coaches the better! If you are interested in coaching or being an assistant coach, please email us at EmailUs@MercerSoccer.org. We will training you! |
Fall InHouse Registration