OYSAN Bothwell Cup Registration is Underway

Richfield, Ohio August 1, 2011: Ohio Youth Soccer Association North is accepting ONLINE APPLCIATIONS utilizing the Tournament Builder System for the 2011 Bothwell Cup. The annual tournament, now in its twentieth year, is  for ages U9 through U14/15 teams in both boys and girls divisions and will be held at The Diamond Soccer Complex in Canton, Ohio October 21^st through 23^rd, 2011.

Registration is available at: http://www.oysan.org/Tournaments/Bothwell_Cup.htm

The cost for entry is $375 for U9 and U10 USYS teams, $450 for U11 – U14/15 USYS teams, and $570 for non-USYS teams.  The application deadline for is September 13, 2011 at 4:00 PM.

For more information regarding the 2011 Bothwell Cup, please visit www.oysan.org, and look under the “tournaments tab”, or call the office at 330-659-0989.

Ohio Youth Soccer Association North (OYSAN) is the State Association for U.S. Youth Soccer, the nation’s largest sports organization and the largest member of the United States Soccer Federation. OYSAN’s mission is to teach both soccer and life skills to children of all levels of interest and skill. To learn more, you may visit www.oysan.org, or call 330-659-0989.

OYSAN and Active Network Continue Partnership

Richfield, Ohio. July 7, 2011: We are pleased to announce that Ohio Youth Soccer Association North (OYSAN)  and Active Network have renewed our partnership.  Active Network will continue to serve as OYSAN's official Online Registration, Data Collection and Data Management Provider.  Active's LeagueOne integrated solution streamlines league administration and eliminates unnecessary paperwork with online registration, data collection and program management.

To get started with online registration or to learn about becoming a member of OYSAN, please visit http://www.oysan.org/.

For more information about Active Networks: http://www.activesports.com/partners/State-Soccer/OYSAN.htm

Ohio Youth Soccer Association North (OYSAN) is the State Association for U.S. Youth Soccer, the nation’s largest sports organization and the largest member of the United States Soccer Federation. OYSAN’s mission is to teach both soccer and life skills to children of all levels of interest and skill. To learn more, please visit www.oysan.org or call 330-659-0989.

Pacesetter Teams Show Strong for OYSAN at Regionals

 Richfield, Ohio. June 30, 2011. The US Youth Soccer, Region II Championships, features top teams in the Under-13 through Under-19 age groups, beginning with registration and opening ceremonies on Friday, June 24. Round robin games are Saturday, June 25, through Monday, June 27, with semifinal matches Tuesday, June 28 and finals on June 29^th.

Pacesetter’s U13 boys advanced to semi-final play, where they Sporting Kansas City Juniors edged a win over Head Coach Ryan Creech and the Pacesetter boys by 2 goals. In the U18 bracket, Pacesetter obtained a win over NFC Veleno (from Omaha Nebraska) to win a coveted spot in the Region Final on June 29^th where they ultimately faced the KCFC Rangers of Overland Park, Kansas.

The mission of The Pacesetter Soccer Club is to provide N.W. Ohio youth the opportunity to develop individual and team soccer skills to their fullest potential through expert training and excellent team competition. The Club will address the physical, psychological, technical and tactical components of the game when training to ensure the best experience for each player. Their club philosophy centers on player development and professional coaches who are eager to teach children the sport of soccer.

Ohio Youth Soccer Association North (OYSAN) is the State Association for U.S. Youth Soccer, the nation’s largest sports organization and the largest member of the United States Soccer Federation. OYSAN’s mission is to teach both soccer and life skills to children of all levels of interest and skill. To learn more, please visit www.oysan.org or call 330-659-0989.

Ohio North State Cup Winners Headed to Regionals in Wisconsin

Richfield, Ohio. June 9, 2011:  The annual State Cup Tournament hosted by Ohio Youth Soccer Association North has wrapped up its 2011 game schedule with winners being posted in all competing age groups from Under 10 (U10) to Under 19 (U19) for both boys and girls divisions.

State Cup winners in the U13 through U19 age brackets will advance to the Regional Tournament held in Green Bay, Wisconsin.  Opening ceremonies are at Lambeau Field, Home to the Packers, on June 24^th, with tournament play starting June 25^th, 2011.

The teams advancing on behalf of Ohio North are:

• U13 Boys – Pacesetter  
• U13 Girls – Greater Toledo Futbol Club
• U14 Boys – Concordia
• U14 Girls – Internationals
• U15 Boys – Ambassadors
• U15 Girls – Internationals
• U16 Boys – Everest (Black)
• U16 Girls – Internationals
• U17 Boys – Cleveland Futbol Club
• U17 Girls – Internationals
• U18 Boys – Pacesetter
• U18 Girls – Cleveland Futbol Club
• U19 Girls – Cleveland Alliance Soccer (CASA) 
• U19 Girls Wild card – Internationals

Congratulations are also in order for the younger athletes and their coaches and managers. Although U10, 11, and 12s do not advance to Regional play, their victories at State Cup are much to be proud of. The U10 winners were Whitecaps (Boys) and Cleveland Futbol Club Royal (Girls). U11 winners were Internationals (Boys) and Cleveland Futbol Club Royal (Girls). U12 winners included Team Challenger FC (Boys) and Cleveland Futbol Club (Girls).

Good luck to all of the athletes and team staff on their continued success at Regionals, where they will have the opportunity to compete for a coveted seat at Nationals in Phoenix, Arizona.