Touchline - PA West Soccer Association

Page 10 January 2012
TOUCHLINE
ADULT NEWS
2011 ADULT DIVISION
REVIEW
As we look back in 2011 the adult soccer leagues continue to grow with
more adults playing the game in PA West Soccer than ever before. This
growth shows no signs of slowing down as all our leagues are showing an
increase in the number of teams and players participating. As we move forward
there will be a need for more officials as well as more fields to ensure
that we can accommodate that growth. In regards to the first item, we are
working with the State Referee committee to have a class for adults only
who wish to become officials. There is a need for adult officials at all levels
and for those of you who may be interested it is a great way to stay
active in the game you love.
As we approach the upcoming season I look back on this fall with some
concerns. We had far too many cases of inappropriate behavior on the field
so as we approach the upcoming season rest assured the adult board is not
sitting back. It is with this hindsight that in 2012 I am asking all participants
to focus on one thing only. RESPECT.
Respect your opponent because without an opponent you have no game
to play. Respect the officials because without them you cannot play a sanctioned
match. Respect the fields you play on because somebody had to prepare
that field and, as the Boy Scouts always say, leave it in better shape
than you found it. Respect your teammates as everybody wants to play and
enjoy themselves. But above all respect the game and don't do anything to
bring it in disrepute. Play hard, play fair and enjoy the beautiful game.
On a special note I would also ask that you keep the men and women of
our armed forces in prayer. Many of you have relatives and sons or daughters
who are deployed serving us and keeping us free to enjoy the beautiful
game and to live in this great country of ours. I also want to thank the adult
board who put in countless hours behind the scenes to ensure that the
games can be played. Their efforts are appreciated by me. Please convey
your appreciation to them. We also are always looking for volunteers to
help out. Feel free to contact people within your league or team and I am
sure they will welcome your help.
In closing I look forward to seeing you all on the field.
Yours in Soccer,
Keith Renner
Adult President
Keith Renner
1021 McClure St Apt #3
Munhall, PA 15120
412-464-0829
RDKSportsinc@aol.com
Pgh. Masters Director
Michael Hill
516 5th St.
Oakmont, PA 15139
412-828-7883
Pgh. Super Masters Director
Rich Stover
2437 Saddle Drive,
Allison Park, PA 15101
412-486-6899
West Penn Adult Soccer Association
Harry Heh, Jr.
491 Sequoia Dr.
Pleasant Hills, PA 15236
(H) 412-655-1741
Adult Registrar
Ron Dambrosia
546 Summit Street
New Kensington, PA 15068
pasoccerref@msn.com
724-980-2951
ADULT BOARD
GPSL Commissioner
Randall A. Lowden
5059 Windriver Drive
McKees Rocks, PA 15136
412-720-7904
Secretary
Elliott Sheffield
6207 Antler Hill Drive
Level Green, PA 15084
412-374-1203
sheffield3@mindspring.com
WGPSL Director
Rich Stover
2437 Saddle Drive,
Allison Park, PA 15101
412-486-6899
Pgh. Area Co-ed League
Marina Blocher
124 Maryland Drive
Carnegie, PA 15106
412-276-2224
January
PA WEST SOCCER CALENDAR OF EVENTS
1 Happy New Year
9 Youth Board Mtg., 6:30 PM State Office
23 Executive Board Mtg., 6:30 PM State Office
29 South District Presidents Mtg., 7:00 PM Pleasant Hills Presby Church
31 Classic Transfer Window Closes
February
11-12 Referee Seminar Airport Marriott
13 Youth Board Mtg., 6:30 PM State Office
19 Adult Division AGM, 7:00 PM Green Tree Doubletree
27 Executive Board Mtg., 6:30 PM State Office
March
1 Deadline To Declare Teams For Spring
1 State Cup Registration Deadline
3-4 Region 1 League Play Begins
12 Youth Board Mtg., 6:30 PM State Office
26 Executive Board Mtg., 6:30 PM State Office