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Spring ‘10 Walk-In Registration
Saturday, Feb. 13
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Thoreau Middle School
2505 Cedar Lane Vienna, VA

First-time registrants must bring copy of player’s birth certificate to “walk-in” registration for proof of age.  If registering on-line, you will be required to mail-in your registration fee, along with a copy of the player’s birth certificate.

Questions? Please email the VYS Registrar at registrar@vys.org

It is with great sadness that Vienna Youth Soccer announces the passing of our devoted coach, referee, former Board member and wonderful friend, Frank Buzek. Frank passed away on January 5 after a five-year battle with cancer.  Frank’s acts of volunteerism with VYS for many years touched the lives of hundreds of children in our community, and will continue to affect the lives of those that knew him for years to come.

As a dedicated volunteer for VYS, Frank spent countless hours teaching the game to our children the right way.  Those that came under Frank’s guidance and leadership not only learned about soccer and developed their soccer skills, they also learned about and developed life lessons and skills, such as teamwork, commitment and dedication.

VYS recently partnered with the Positive Coaching Alliance ("PCA"), a program for coaches, parents and players which focuses on learning and applying valuable life lessons through sports, not just winning at all costs.  Frank and his perpetual enthusiasm and positive attitude truly exemplified those principles, creating a supportive environment for developing and improving our children’s soccer skills and sportsmanship.  Accordingly, in Frank’s memory, VYS will be instituting an annual "Frank Buzek PCA Coach of the Year Award."

There will be a memorial service for Frank on Friday, January 15 at 1:00 p.m. at the Church of the Holy Comforter, 543 Beulah Road, with a reception to follow.  In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Aaron and Emily Buzek College Fund, 6477 Empty Song Road, Columbia, MD  21044.  Frank will be buried with Full Military Honors at Arlington National Cemetery on Friday, April 16 at 1:00 p.m.  

If snow or ice is present on any part of a turf field, that field is closed until the snow or ice melts naturally. Do not attempt to remove snow or ice from a turf field, or damage may occur to the field surface and infill.

Open to All VYS Players

Come join us to explore the beauty of playing fun pickup games every Sunday beginning December 6, 2009. The games are open to all VYS players. The DC UNITED ACADEMY trainers will set up small sided pickup games for different age groups. They will monitor the games and play soccer with VYS youth for fun. The trainers are also there to offer their expert advice on your technique, if you’d like.

The games are every Sunday afternoon from 1-4 PM. There is also a bonus session on Thursday, December 31. A schedule of these dates is set forth below. There is no need to pre-register and it is free.  Drop by and leave any time and play for as much as you wish. We hope to see you there.

Washington, D.C. (October 19, 2009) - D.C. United announced today dates for its Winter Academy Indoor Training sessions.  Training sessions for both boys and girls will be held at Sports Network and Fitness in Manassas, Virginia beginning Saturday, November 14 and will feature age-specific programs for proper technical and tactical development that meet the needs of serious soccer players up to 16 years old. Registration is now at open at www.dcunited.com/winter.

VYS is proud to announce that our very own Meena Rezazad has been chosen as the Virginia Youth Soccer Association (VYSA) TOPSoccer Buddy/ Volunteer of the year.  TOPSoccer is a community-based training program for young athletes with disabilities organized and run by volunteers. VYS started a TOPSoccer program this Fall and Meena recruited and organized volunteer buddies to be part of the program. She reached out to her fellow team mates and peers and asked them to make a commitment, much like she had, to be a TOPSoccer Buddy.

Meena plays travel soccer for the U14 Fusion Red team and has been selected for the Northern Virginia Olympic Development Program Team three years in a row. She has combined her passion for soccer with a desire to be involved in the community and help others.

The VYSA award recognizes volunteers that have gone above and beyond what is asked from them. During this TOPSoccer inaugural season, Meena was the go-to person who showed that she can easily adapt to any situation. She was often called to do many different tasks and  always stepped up to the plate.

Congratulations Meena! The TOPSoccer community and the entire VYS membership is very proud of you.

To learn more about VYS’ TOPSoccer program, click here.

VYS will sponsor two new referee classes this winter. The first is designed for those of you who have lots of time committed during the week and runs on three Fridays in a row, the other for those of you who are able/willing to commit a short amount of time to a very intensive course and runs for 3 nights over 6 days. Both classes will quality anyone who is at least 12 years old or entering the 7^th grade next year to be a referee for recreational games at the U-14 level (if you meet the VYS age requirements), or to be an assistant referee for all levels, in other words, a “grade 9” referee. (Grade 1 referees are

Exclusive VYS merchandise is now available at PJ’s Soccer and Lacrosse. Just in time for an end-of-the-season coaches gift or for the holidays. Visit VYS Merchandise at PJs! to see the merchandise.

All VYS families receive a 10% discount.

PJ’s Soccer and Lacrosse donates 5% of all VYS merchandise sales to the VYS Hardship Fund.

PJ’s Soccer and Lacrosse
7500 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 506-8009

On Tuesday October, 6 the Fairfax County Athletic Council (FCAC) and CRS announced the winners of the 2009 Fairfax County Champions of Character Awards and Richard Montano, VYS President Emeritus, was selected from Providence District. This awards program honors youth, coaches and parents for extraordinary service in pursuing victory with honor. The winners were recognized by members of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and School Board at a ceremony on Tuesday evening at the Fairfax County Government Center.

In his five years as club president, Richard oversaw tremendous growth in the Vienna Youth Soccer Program – in membership and in enthusiasm. The changes can be attributed to Richard’s positive leadership. He established an environment of cooperation, where opposing viewpoints are encouraged and considered, all issues and proposals are discussed openly, and decisions are made with the children’s best interests in mind. Richard handles all issues and concerns judiciously and with care, consideration, and respect for all. One of Richard’s last acts as VYS President was to establish a TOPSoccer program within VYS. TOPSocer provides opportunities for children with mental or physical disabilities to learn and play soccer. Richard has never been one to seek the spotlight, preferring to attribute the club’s success to other volunteers and staff. However, it is clear that VYS would not be as successful and thriving as it is today without Richard’s leadership. His efforts as a VYS parent and role model will continue to affect the lives of thousands of children for years to come.