May 6th, 2019

Fall 2019 Registration is Open

Registration is now open for all Fall 2019 soccer programs for kids in grades pre-K to grade 8.

Registration fees for Fall 2019 remain unchanged from this past soccer season!

For an overview of all the programs, go to:  https://www.wakefieldsoccer.org/programs/programs-overview/
or to register now, go to:  https://www.wakefieldsoccer.org/registration/register-now/ 

*** 2019/2020 Travel Program for Grades 3 – 8 ***

• Players must attend tryouts to be eligible for placement on a travel team.
• The travel program is a 2-season commitment. Players not interested in playing two seasons or cannot commit to a travel schedule can register for the intramural leagues.
• Travel tryouts take place between May 20 and May 30.  Tryouts are earlier than usual so don’t delay in registering.
• Players must be registered in order to try out.
• Late fees for travel (only) take effect on May 18 so register soon to avoid increased fees.

For complete details on the Fall Travel Program, go to:  https://www.wakefieldsoccer.org/programs/travel/fall-2019/

Questions for the Travel program?  Contact Charlie Festel, Director of Travel Program at [email protected]wakefieldsoccer.org
Questions for the Intramural programs?  Contact Mackenzie Arment, Director of Coaching at [email protected]

March 29th, 2019

WSA to join ECYSA beginning Fall 2019

WSA made the announcement at its 2019 Annual General Meeting that it will be joining Essex County Youth Soccer Association beginning in the Fall of 2019.  WSA is committed to delivering the best possible soccer experience for its members, and believes that ECYSA will be an excellent partner in that mission moving forward!

Much more information will be provided as the Fall Season approaches, but please feel free to contact the WSA Board of Directors with any questions.

In the meantime, enjoy the Spring, and good luck to all this season!

 

March 10th, 2019

WSA to Award Scholarships to Two Graduating Seniors

Wakefield Soccer Association is proud to announce that it will be awarding two scholarships to graduating seniors. Two recipients will be chosen and will receive $500 each towards their continued education. WSA will seek to award the scholarships to students who have demonstrated a commitment to volunteerism. 

Graduating seniors can apply for the scholarship by visiting: bit.ly/WakefieldSoccer

Applications must be submitted by April 30, 2019.

March 5th, 2019

Join us for the 2019 Annual General Meeting, March 12

The 2019 Wakefield Soccer Association (WSA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Tuesday, March 12, at 7:00 pm in the Heritage Room at the Americal Civic Center. Please join us as we announce some very exciting changes for the organization.

Please join us as we announce some very exciting changes for the organization!  Then, enjoy some refreshments before participating in the Coach Education session on Game Day Coaching, immediately following the AGM. All coaches are highly encouraged to attend both sessions.

WSA is a volunteer-run organization and we need more help.  Please consider getting involved to help shape the future of Wakefield Soccer by joining our Board of Directors.

All Board positions (listed further below) are open to interested candidates from the overall WSA membership, except for the President role.   In particular, the following three positions currently have no candidates:

Treasurer  – Responsible for the oversight of the financial affairs of the WSA.  Note: Does NOT require performing day-to-day bookkeeping tasks. Quickbooks experience is helpful.

Registrar –  Responsible for the WSA player registration process and related league affiliation requirements.  Ability to operate within a variety of data and content management systems is helpful.

Website –  Maintain our WordPress website.  Google apps experience is helpful.

All WSA Board positions

• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Directors of:   
  • Equipment
  • Fields & Facilities
  • Intramural Program
  • League Relations
  • Referees
  • Registration
  • Risk Management
  • Travel Program
  • Website
• At Large Seats (3)

If you are interested in ANY positions, please submit an email with your interests to David Dube, [email protected] by March 10.

Wakefield prides itself on being a well run volunteer organization, but that can only continue to happen when we have great new people like you to help us – please consider volunteering!   

Thank you,

WSA Board of Directors