OYSAN Sanctions Bowling Green Soccer Challenge

Richfield, Ohio . December 7, 2011: The Ohio Youth Soccer Association North (OYSAN) has sanctioned the Bowling Green Spring Soccer Challenge to be held April 27- 29, 2012.  The event is hosted by Valentis Athletica Soccer Club and will be held at Bowling Green State University. Age groups range from Under 9 to Under 19 and offer both boys and girls divisions. Entry deadline for the tournament is March 25, 2012.

OYSAN has also sanctioned the Bowling Green Fall Soccer Challenge also hosted by Valentis Athletica. The event will take place August 25 – 26, 2012 for age groups U9 through U19. The entry deadline for this tournament is July 27, 2012.

Additional information on both tournaments can be found on the website located at: www.bgsoccerchallenge.com

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 State Cup Tournament Location Announced

PRESS RELEASE. Richfield, Ohio . November 7, 2011: Pacesetter Soccer Complex will once again be host to this year’s State Cup competition weekend which runs from June 1^st through 3^rd, 2012.

Pacesetter Park is located in Sylvania, Ohio, which serves as a suburb of the Toledo area. Sylvania Pacesetter Park is a 138 acre multi-use sports complex. The soccer fields are natural turf at this complex, and the park offers concessions, playgrounds, and restroom facilities.

The tournament, part of the National Championship Series, features age groups of boys and girls teams ranging in ages from Under-10 (U10) to Under-19 (U19) and serves as the qualifier for the Regional Championships which will be held in Saginaw, Michigan. The winners of the regionals competition will then advance to the US Youth Soccer National Championships.

Last year, the 2011 tournament saw over 230 teams across all age divisions, resulting in thousands of player participants and spectators in attendance over the tournament weekend. The tournament produced 11 regional qualifying teams from the Ohio North area.

OYSAN, a nonprofit organization which manages the tournament and the State Office of US Youth Soccer,  is currently accepting applications for sponsorship from local and National companies who wish to have their business recognized at the event and help support youth sports , US Youth Soccer, and the National Championship series in Ohio North.

For more information about OYSAN’s State Cup or other tournaments, sponsorship, or participation in one of OYSAN’s programs, please visit www.oysan.org. 

What: Ohio Youth Soccer Association North Inc., State Cup Tournament

When: June 1-3, 2011

Where: Pacesetter Soccer Complex

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 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.

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.