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Saturday Rec games - PARTIAL cancellations
The Saturday MORNING games for the U 11 and U 13 divisions that are at the Rec Center and Wemrock Brook are cancelled due to field conditions.
The afternoon games for the U5 - U10 divisions and the Seniors ARE ON, as is UK Elite training.
MSC INFO
Calendar - Tomorrow (Saturday - Walk for Laura. (See story below.) Tuesday - MSC General Membership Meeting, 7:30 pm sign in, 8:00 pm meeting start.
Coaches - For those of you that wish to practice at Taylor Mills, please understand that the baseball program has priority for those fields on Saturdays. Remember that UK Elite open training sessions on Mondays are at Wemrock Brook for the rest of the season - see story below for times.) Coaches - Please send in your Game Reports after your team plays. Parents - Please remember to clean ujp water bottles and snack wrappers after the games, and that no jewelry can be work.
Tournament Team tryouts - This Sunday, May 4th at Clark Mills. Tournament Team play is in addition to being on recreation teams, and involves playing in three (3) tournaments in each of the Fall and Spring seasons. Registration begins at 5 pm and tryouts begin promptly at 5:30 pm. The rain date is Monday, May 10th at the same times. Players must bring a properly inflated ball and be dressed to play. All returning tournament team players are required to try out for next years teams. For information on what a Tournament Team is, click here. If you have any questions, email Elayne Shuster at Elayne@M-streetcreative.com.
Walk for Laura
2008 Long Branch Walk to Defeat ALS
Dust off you walking shoes! I am inviting you to support my family in our fight against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS commonly called Lou Gehrig’s Disease) by walking with us or making a donation through us in memory of my Wife Laura Capelli at 10:30 am on Saturday May 10, 2008 in Long Branch. Please consider supporting Team Capelli in the Walk to Defeat ALS® Thank you to everyone who helped us reach our past goals!
Every 90 minutes a person in this country is diagnosed with ALS and every 90 minutes another person, like my wife Laura, will lose their battle against this disease. ALS occurs throughout the world with no racial, ethnic, or socioeconomic boundaries. My wife Laura was courageous in her battle with ALS. During her long struggle she inspired us all with her brave determination. This inspiration encouraged me to continue the fight against ALS in her name. I hope you will join me as we work to help everyone living with this disease.
You can help by going to the link ALS WALK and making a donation through my team. Click on the May 10, 2008 walk link and then on the next page click on the red word ’HERE’ and then my Capelli Family Team link to make an online donation or join our team! You may also make a check out to the ALS Foundation and mail it directly to me at Vincent Capelli 14 Manor Court Manalapan NJ 07726 or call me at 732-740-1208.
Please consider walking with me or sponsoring me. With your help, we will be able to make a difference in the lives of people affected by ALS. I encourage you get your friends, family, neighbors and co-workers involved!
Gratefully,
Vinny Capelli & Family & Friends
MSC Travel Team Tryout Schedule
Below is the schedule of tryouts for all age groups. As the schedule (and raindates) is subject to change, please check back to verify the date, time and field:
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U8 Division
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U9 Division
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U10 Division
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Born: 8/1/00 - 7/31/01 |
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Born: 8/1/99 - 7/31/00 |
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Born: 8/1/98 - 7/31/99 |
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Wed 5/28 & Tues 6/3 |
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Wed 5/28 & Tues 6/3 |
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Friday 5/30 |
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Boys: 4:30 - 6:15 Field C |
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Girls: 4:30 - 6:15 Field D |
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Boys: 5:30 - 7:15 Field D |
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Girls: 6:30 - 8:15 Field C |
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Boys: 6:30 - 8:15 Field D |
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Girls: 6:30 - 8:15 Field C |
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Rain Date : Fri 6/6 |
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Rain Date : Thurs 6/5 |
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Rain Date : Fri 6/6 |
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U11 Division
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U12 Division
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U13 Division
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Born: 8/1/97 - 7/31/98 |
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Born: 8/1/96 - 7/31/97 |
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Born: 8/1/95 - 7/31/96 |
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Thursday 5/29 |
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Boys - Bulldogs |
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Wednesday 6/4 |
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Fri 5/16 6:30-8:15 Field D |
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Girls: 4:30 - 6:15 Field C |
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Girls: 4:30 - 6:15 Field C |
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Boys: 6:30 - 8:15 Field C |
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Thurs 5/29 6:30-8:15 Fd D |
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Girls - Manalapan Menace |
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Rain Date : Tues 6/10 |
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Monday, 6/2 6:30-8:00 |
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Tues, Jun 3 6:00-7:30 |
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U14 Division
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U15 Division
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Born: 8/1/94 - 7/31/95 |
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Wednesday 6/4 |
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Girls: 4:30 - 6:15 Field D |
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Boys: 6:30 - 8:15 Field D |
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Rain Date : Tues 6/10 |
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Rain Date : Wed 6/11 |
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MSC Scholarships are available
Dear Coaches and Parents,
I would like to take this opportunity to inform you about our club’s Annual College and Training Scholarship Program. Each year our club offers both $500 College scholarships for High School Seniors and $250 training scholarships to High School Freshman-Junior year students. In addition, the Club is also offering 2-$250 Senior Recreation soccer and or Referee scholarships. The program has been allocated $3,000 to give out for these scholarships.
Please take the time to forward this to all your players, family and friends know about this program and encourage as many high school students that qualify to apply. It costs nothing to apply as all it takes is for each applicant to spend a short amount of time to fill out the application and provide a resume highlighting their soccer playing experience from youth to present, services to the club, such as tournament volunteer, refereeing, training, rec coach etc, school awards, activities and community service as well. Also with the application is a grade verification form that the guidance department will fill out and provide proof of the applicants grade average.
Early next week the applications can be found on the Main page of Manalapan Soccer Club Web site under "Scholarships". There are separate applications for each the two Senior & Training scholarships. In the past some years we have received many applications and other years very few. Once again please encourage those players who you know that are in High School to apply. They have nothing to lose! The deadline to get their applications in is May 25, 2008. The awards are presented to the winning applicants at the Clubs General Membership meeting in June.
Click on the continue tab to see the eligibility requirements:
Coaches - Please Send in your Game Reports
Please Read Carefully
Use the link on the left side menu to send an email with your game report. Remember to only use first names or first names and last initials, mention each player on your team, use only positive comments, and only include the score for U10 and up. -->As there are two games this week for most teams, please make sure to use dates for the game reports.
Coaches - Please remind your players that no jewelry should be worn during the game, except for medical alert purposes. Covering earrings with bandaids is not permitted. This is for the safety of our players, and referees are allowed to remove players wearing jewelry. 
Parents - Please pick up a copy of the Goalkeeper newsletter, which is located at the Field Marshall stands.
MSC's 1st Annual Dinner Dance is a Great Success
On Saturday, April 10th approx. 190 people gathered at the Courtyard on Main for the Manalapan Soccer Club’s 1st Amnual Dinner Dance. Below are some pictures from the event:
 
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Mingling with Friends |
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MSC Board members at the dinner dance: |
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Elon Ronberg, Steve Blitzer, Joe Marchiano |
| Andrew Lucas, supporter of Youth sports and the community |
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Gary Kaiser, Staci Aimone, Ted Giovanniello |
| Alan Spector, volunteer of the year; |
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Chris Thorsheim, Mike Hammer, Todd Berman |
| Diana Cochran, lifetime achievement award; |
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Rick Rivere, Carlos Wardrow and Diana Cochran |
| MSC President Mike Hammer; |
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| Tony Conaghan, travel coach of the year |
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Rich McCartney, Steve Scafidi and Jeff Wurmbrand. |
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| Homere Breton, outgoing coach of the U18g Shooting Stars (2002-08) |
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| Not present - Jorgen Moller, outgoing travel coach of the Rough Riders (2000-08) |
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Memorial Day Tournament Registration is Open
Our 22nd annual Tournament will be bigger and better than ever!
To go to the Tournament section of our website click here.
UK Elite training
U.K. Elite Soccer is the official training organization for the Manalapan Soccer Club.
UK Elite Skills Training is held on Mondayx at Wemrock Brook School. (Note the field change.) There will be three hourly sessions beginning at 5pm. Each week will focus on a theme (e.g. attacking, defending, shooting, etc.). Here is a guideline for the coaches regarding who should attend the sessions and at which time:
5pm: U6 – U8 6pm: U8 – U10 7pm: U10 and Older
They will also offer their Pettite Programs in town, which is a fun introduction for 3, 4, and 5 year olds to the world of soccer through activity based programs year round. The emphasis is on a "Games Based" approach to coaching soccer within a fun learning environment. The upcoming sessions run once a week for 6 weeks, with each session is 60 minutes long.
Each child receives tuition in a small group setting from one of the professional U.K. Elite Soccer coaches.... parents are welcome to stay and join in the fun. All sessions will be at the Rec Center; click on the links to register.
U.K. Elite Soccer has been working with the Manalapan Soccer Club for over 10 years, providing quality coaching for all players from recreation to high school level. Please take advantage of this resource.
Law requires players to wear Safety Glasses
 On 7/11/06 a law was enacted in NJ that requires participants in youth sports who wear eyeglasses to now wear protective sports glasses while playing certain sports - including soccer! The law became effective 6 months from the date of its signing - January 11th, 2007 - and will be implimented in Township sports programs. Here is a link to the specific bill: http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2004/Bills/A2500/2091_R1.HTM
The Manalapan Soccer Club has arranged for its members to purchase a top of the line pair of sports glasses from a local eye doctor at a discounted price of $159 vs. their normal price of $199. For information on the glasses and this offer, click here:---> Sports Glasses.pdf
For statistics and info on sports eye injuries click on these articles:
http://www.uniteforsight.org/eyesafety/stats.php
http://www.preventblindness.org/news/releases/090106_1.html
Red Bulls Tickets are Available
 The Manalapan Soccer Club has four (4) tickets to each Red Bull home game. The seats are Midfield Row 3 Section 110 (Seats 5/6/7/8). The Club is selling them as a package for only $80.
Games available are: Sat 5/17, Sun 5/25, Thur 6/5 and Sat 6/21
Anybody interested please contact Steve Scafidi sscafidi@aol.com or 732-294-9058.
Referee Classes
The Manalapan Soccer Club is always looking for new referees to participate in our recreation and travel programs. if you or any of your players have gotten your Referee certification and are interested in officiating Manalapan Soccer Recreation games, please contact Elon Ronberg @ mscreferee@optonline.net. For information, click continue, below. For a full list of courses, click here.
Parents - Volunteer Requirements
Note: For all children signed up for the Rec Program this Fall season, a parent (or guardian) must put in ONE HOUR of volunteer work per child playing. Get your teams volunteer time done early.....Contact our Volunteer Coordinator Staci Aimone @ Stay719@aol.com with your name and phone number.
Manalapan Township Regulations
Please note that as per various Manalapan Township ordinances, pets are not allowed at any of the fields, there is no smoking at any school facility, and no alcoholic beverages are permitted at the fields.
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Coaches and Parents - Let's keep it in perspective...
Save The Dates
June 19th is MSC day at the Lakewood Blue Claws.
July 19th is MSC day at the Red Bulls.
Tickets will be sold in advance at discounted prices. Information will be available shortly from the team parents.
The MSC is voted Youth Sports Club of the Year
Red Bulls Honor our Club
On October 23rd the Manalapan Soccer Club (MSC) was voted "Youth Sports Club of the Year" by the Red Bulls organization. Accepting this award are (l to r) MSC Board Members Rick Rivere (Groundskeeper), Mike Hammer (President), Steve Scafidi (FUNdraising Chairperson) and Ted Giovaniello (Travel VP).
To read the entire article, click here.
Groundbreaking ceremony for the Rec Center expansion
Below is a picture of the groundbreaking ceremony that took place on Thursday, September 27th for phase I of the dreyer tract extension at the rec center. Upon its completion the township will get two full size fields, one of which will be made of all season artificial turf, plus new playground facilities, baseball fields, a concession stand and walking trails.
Pictured (L to r): Mike Hammer (MSC Board President), Diana Peraza Cochran (Rec Advisory Board and MSC), Glenn Essner (Rec Advisory Board and President of Pop Warner), Rebecca Ginsburg (Rec Advisory Board), Paul Sagnelli (Rec Advisory Board), Rick Klauber (Township Committeeman), Andrew Lucas (Mayor), Michelle Roth (Deputy Mayor), Susan Cohen (Township Committeperson), Tony Gennaro (Township Committeeman), Greg Valesi (Township engineer), George Rothweiler ( Rec Advisory Board), Tony Manisero (School Board President) and Mona Cholowinski (Recreaton. Department Director).
Coaches: Clarification on Field Usage
Coaches: There is some confusion about where you are allowed to practice and where you are not, so please note the following:
* No coaches are permitted to practice with their teams at their homes. The insurance coverage that the MSC has does NOT cover you if anyone gets hurt;
* The Rec Center fields are ONLY to be used if you have a time slot allocated to you. The use of these fields is to be coordinated ONLY through Ted Giovanniello, who then provides practice and scrimmage times in coordination with the Parks and Rec Department;
* The fields that can be used for practice are:
- Milford Brook;
- Clark Mills;
- Taylor Mills;
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