by posted 05/04/2012
 
Parents,
 
Thank you very much for allowing your children to sign up for the clinics.  We hope you enjoyed the first session as much as we did.
 
I wanted to take a minute to send out some reminders as not all attended last week, especially the Wednesday class as the threat of rain scared many away.
 
1. The adjusted remaining dates are:
        Monday - May 21, June 4 and 11
        Wednesday - May 23, 30 and June 6
2. If you did not attend Wednesday it still isn't too late.
3. Bring a soccer ball to the class as much of the warm up is individual technique.
4. For those who did not turn in the fee, please do so at the beginning of the class when we meet next.
5. If weather is an issue, check the travel website for info regarding Field Closures.
 
See you all next week!
 
Thanks,
 
Coach Tony



Hello All,

I'd like to invite you to join us for the second annual Pre-travel Soccer Clinic. Last year we had over 50 girls participate, it was a great success! This clinic is geared toward recreational league players that are interested in travel and want to find out if it's something that they are interested in pursuing. The clinic is for girls who are ages 7-11. The cost of the program is $35, checks can be made payable to West Hartford Girls Travel Soccer. The clinic will be run by Tony Leone who coaches the current U10A girls travel team and is also the Head Varsity girls soccer coach at Newington High School. Clinics will run for four weeks and you will have 2 options ; Mondays or Wednesdays. Both nights will run from 6:45-7:45 at Fernridge Park (the fields located on top of the hill between the baseball field and tennis courts).

Monday's: May 7, 14, 21 & June 4
Wednesday's : May 9, 16, 23 & June 6

Please choose a night that does NOT conflict with your current team. This is not a program meant to replace your current team, it should be in addition to.

If you are interested please contact Coach Leone at tony.leone73@yahoo.com
Please give your daughters name, age, date of birth, emergency contact number and most importantly the night she would like to attend.

Thank you,

Rich Michaud
Director of West Hartford Girls Travel
richiesoccer57@comcast.net

by posted 05/13/2012
 

5k Fun Run/Walk to Raise Money for Tom Scalise’s Cancer Treatment

West Hartford, April 23, 2012 – Local businesses and residents of West Hartford have joined together to host a fundraising fun run/walk on Sunday, May 20 at Noon at Hall High School (975 North Main Street in West Hartford). The Stand Up for Tom 5k Run/Walk will raise funds and show support for Tom Scalise, a young member of the community who is battling cancer.

Tom is a West Hartford native and graduate of Hall High School. While at Hall HS, Tom was a three-sport athlete and captain of the wrestling and football teams. This spring he was diagnosed with T-Cell Lymphoma and is currently undergoing aggressive treatment. The goal of this event is to raise funds to help defray his mounting medical costs and to show Tom that he has the love and support of the community. Together we will stand with Tom as he battles this disease.

The non-competitive, family-friendly 5k will wind around the campus of Hall High School and include both pavement and off-road portions along the famous “Hall Berm”. The first 500 registered runners will receive a 100% cotton t-shirt and silicon bracelet emblazoned with T56 to represent Tom’s football jersey number. Participants will also be entered to win great prizes donated by area merchants like a flat-screen TV, running shoes, ROAD ID’s and gift certificates from local restaurants.

Registration fee is $25 through May 13, increasing to $30 after that date. Participants can register online via www.signmeup.com/83706 or at Fleet Feet Sports in West Hartford Center. Race day registration will begin at 11am.

WHGSL

by posted 03/12/2012
 
 
Here's a great story... 
   
Welcome to ‘Silent  Sidelines Weekend’ Spring  2012, May 19^th and 20^th 2012. On these dates, WHGSL will participate in the statewide Silent Sidelines Weekend when all spectators are asked to remain silent on these weekends and let the players experience distraction-free play.

Initiated in September 2000 the response has been overwhelmingly positive - players at the games have stated they enjoyed the opportunity to communicate with their teammates and be heard.

The goals of Silent Sidelines Weekend are to:

1. Develop our players to make decisions on the field without sideline intervention.
2. Improve the players’ communication on the field by reducing the outside noise level.
3. Support our youth referees by eliminating dissension from the sidelines.

Coaches will be permitted to give players direction from the sidelines. Spectators will be directed to refrain from making any comments to players, coaches or referees, but will be permitted to applaud efforts by players.

Your help is needed to make Silent Sidelines Weekend a success for WHGSL. We are asking everyone to promote and support Silent Sidelines Weekend and give the game back to the kids. Please mark the date on your calendar and we look forward to seeing you at the games!

Questions? Please email

WHGSL

by Kevin Morris posted 03/16/2010
 
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