Soccer Director:
Vinny D'Acunto
Anthony Pisciottano
email:  coachvinny@verizon.net
 or call the Parish Office at 6097 Amboy Road
718-356-0294

CLINIC (ages 4-6):

We started our Clinic program in 1998 and it has been a terrific success. This program plays at Mount Loretto on Saturday. The goal of the Clinic is to teach your child the basics of playing soccer. It is for kids whom have never played soccer before and need to learn the basics of the game.

We teach the children how to dribble, pass, shoot as well as other simple steps in learning soccer. We keep the clinic fun for the kids playing different games to keep them interested.  This is a basic introduction the the game of soccer.

Besides the basics of soccer and being in game situations, we teach our kids sportsmanship, teamwork and respect. Above all, the kids are taught to enjoy the great game of soccer.

When: Saturday Mornings--

                               TIMES:
                               BOYS - TBA (5-7 year olds);
                               GIRLS - TBA (5-7 year olds); 
                               4 YEAR OLDS - TBA (4 year olds)

                               Fall 2007 Dates
                         TBA

Where: Mount Loretto-The field is in the back. Enter Mount Loretto through Cunningham Avenue. Go straight past the security trailer. Make the first right. Take this road in front of the Church. Follow the road around the Church and then along the side of the Church. The field will be right in front of you.

Equipment Needed: #3 soccer ball (please write the child's name on the ball), Uniform (shirt, shorts, socks), Cleats, Shinguards and a water bottle.

Uniform can be purchased at Just For Kicks, 91 Lincoln Avenue, 667-5120.
Equipment can be purchased at Legends, 6390 Amboy Road (Waldbaum's Shopping Center), 984-6270.

Soccer Ball (please write your child's name on it):

Uniform (shirt, shorts, socks)----Uniform can be purchased at Just For Kicks, 91 Lincoln Avenue, 667-5120 or Legends 6390 Amboy Road (Waldbaums Shopping Center), 984-6270.  Ask your coach which uniform your team is playing.  The Clinic is playing with the old solid Kelly Green Jerseys.  Most of the Staten Island Soccer League teams are playing with the newer High Five Windsor Jersey (#233-03 Kelly Green/Gold)

Cleats----Equipment can be purchased at Legends, 6390 Amboy Road (Waldbaums Shopping Center), 984-6270.

Shinguards----Equipment can be purchased at Legends, 6390 Amboy Road (Waldbaums Shopping Center), 984-6270.

Water bottle----Equipment can be purchased at Legends, 6390 Amboy Road (Waldbaums Shopping Center), 984-6270.

RECREATIONAL (STATEN ISLAND SOCCER LEAGUE-ages 7 thru 14):

Children at these ages are placed on teams that compete against other clubs in the Staten Island Soccer League. Games are played mostly at Miller Field (behind New Dorp High School). There are also games played at Petrides.

Children are placed on teams based upon their ages. Within each age group, teams are placed in divisions based upon skill levels. Boys and girls play on separate teams (however, girls can play on boys teams). 

See below for listing of age groups:

AGE GROUPS FOR THE FALL 2007/SPRING 2008 SEASONS
(Child Must be 4 years old by 8/1/07):

UNDER 14	8/1/93-7/31/94
UNDER 12	8/1/95-7/31/96
UNDER 10	8/1/97-7/31/98
UNDER 8	8/1/99-7/31/00
UNDER 6/CLINIC	8/1/01-YOUNGER

Your child can play in a higher division, however, they CAN NOT play in a lower division. Girls can play on a boys team but a boy cannot play on a girls team.

SEASONS:

The Soccer season runs in two halves: September thru November and April thru June. Your registration is for both halves. You can however, register for only one half if preferred or if you were late for the first half.

GAMES:

As mentioned before, games in the Staten Island Soccer Recreational League are mainly played at Miller Field. Some games are played at the Petrides School (the old College of Staten Island), St. Dorothy and OLSS. The Under 6 teams play at Great Kills Park.

Games are also mainly played on the weekends, however, games can be scheduled during the week when necessary.

PRACTICE:

The coach of the applicable team has the discretion of when and where practices take place. Most practices are held at Mount Loretto.

Fund Raiser. June 29th, 2008
The Soccer Program runs a DAY AT THE RACES. The event takes place at beautiful Monmouth Park racetrack in Oceanport, NJ.  Private fenced in picnic area with buffet.  Family fun day includes Clowns, face painters, pony rides, slides, and a band.  Flyers will be sent out to each team with details. Also check the website for information.

Trophy Ceremonies:
In late June of each season, the Soccer Program has its year-ending Trophy Ceremonies. The Trophy Ceremony for the Clinic will take place at Mount Loretto on the last day of Practice.. The Trophy Ceremony for the U6 Players and older will take place in the St. Joseph/St. Thomas Gym on McGuire Avenue. Time and Date TBA

Tournaments:
In the winter months, each team participates in indoor tournaments. Each team will be notified when the schedules come out. Also, see the Staten Island Soccer web page on www.sjstsports.org for additional information.