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All the News You Need to Kick-Off with BUSC                               April 2018 
 
 
To stay in the loop, be sure to watch your email for messaging, and check out our new website!

A special edition newsletter with lots of tryout information will also be coming this week!
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IMPORTANT PRE-REGISTRATION INFO FOR RECREATIONAL FAMILIES!!!

Whether you are getting ready to register your player for the 2018 recreational season  for 2018-19, it's important you set your password in our new system if you have not already done so.

Ballistic United Soccer Club has moved to a new system for registration and communication? We said bye, bye, bye to Korrio and got in sync with League Apps!  
 
All member data was uploaded into League Apps, but all members need to SET A NEW PASSWORD before registering for their first program in the new system. Please DO NOT create a new account--this will result in duplicates! Thank you!

RECREATIONAL SOCCER REGISTRATION WILL OPEN MAY 1! 
Save The Date - BUSC & RAGE Soccer Outing on September 15 th !

Ballistic United and Pleasanton Rage Soccer Clubs are sponsoring their 4th annual combined fundraising event to go see the San Jose Earthquakes take on Sporting Kansas City @ Avaya Stadium.  This match takes place on Saturday, September 15th at 7:15PM.  We will hold our annual raffle providing an opportunity for your player to win a spot in one of the On Field Youth Experiences.  More details coming your way later this way.

If you have any questions, please email Michelle Lemus @ finance@busc.org.

Thanks and GO QUAKES!
Important Membership Opportunities
 
In the summer and fall of 2017, over 1600 families received the BUSC Membership Book as a guide to preferred stores, restaurants, service providers, and vendors throughout the local community. The BUSC Membership Book will be printed annually and can serve as a reference for our families throughout the year. Our families can also use the Club Member Card from the book to find discounts especially for BUSC members!  
 
Include Your Business For Free!
 
The Ballistic United Soccer Club Directory allows Members to search out and do business within the membership by having your business name included in our Membership Book Directory for free!   While Ballistic United does not endorse any particular businesses, our Members can view the Directory for businesses or services  provided by fellow members.
 
We also offer the option of placing an ad (1/4, 1/2, full) in our Membership Book which will be distributed to over 1600 members. 
 
To view the 2017 Membership Book and to register to have your business listed in the membership book, visit our Membership Book on the web!
A Message from Executive Director, Kevin Crow

... In last month's newsletter I mentioned we would be communicating new and exciting changes to our U5-U10 recreational age groups. Each year our staff and board of directors take on the challenge of improving programs and in the end our members experience. The club sends out an annual survey and asks membership about their prior years experience and to provide suggestions on ways to improve upon the programs. Below is a list of suggested improvements:
 
  1. Earlier start to season/earlier end to season
  2. Consistent number of training sessions
  3. Consistent days and times for training
  4. Consistent day and time for games
  5. Elimination of U9/10 Parent volunteer program
 
Through this exchange of ideas and recommendations our club is excited to announce some changes to the programs listed below.. .read more
Summer 2018 Camp Dates Set**

July 23-26
BUSC/RAGE Summer Soccer Day Camp  
for Male/Female Rec Players Ages 5-12    10am-12pm  Pleasanton

July 16-19

2010 (U9) YDP and Select Teams                 4-5:30 pm     Pleasanton
2009 (U10) YDP and Select Teams               6-7:30 pm     Pleasanton

July 20-23
2000-2001 (U18) Premier/Elite Teams        Tahoe Residential Camp

July 23-26
2011 (U8) YDP                                                4-5:30 pm     Pleasanton
2008 (U11) Premier/Elite/Select                 6-7:30 pm     Pleasanton
2007-2000 (U12-U19) Select Teams              7-8:30 pm     Pleasanton

July 23-26 (Full Days)
2007-2005 (U12-U14) DA, Premier/Elite   8 am-5 pm    Pleasanton

July 31-Aug 3 (Full Days)
2004-2002 (U15-U17) Premier/Elite           8 am-5 pm    Pleasanton

**Though we have set our camp dates and do not anticipate changes, please note that ALL camps have the potential to change due to circumstances out of our control.
Financial Aid Priority Deadline
 for Competitive Soccer is May 6!

Did you know that BUSC provides financial aid opportunities for our recreational and competitive families? As part of our mission, we strive to make soccer available to those who love the sport and wish to play.

For competitive financial aid, you must submit an application for aid, including an upload of the first page of your most recent tax filing. For all members who meet the priority deadline, we guarantee notification of award by the end of the final tryout session for your child's age group.

For more information and to apply, visit our Competitive Financial Aid page!

Financial aid for recreational soccer is also available! Please be sure to use the application for the appropriate program for your player (competitive or recreational). 

STAY CONNECTED:
Ballistic United Soccer Club | 275 Rose Ave. Ste. 209, Pleasanton, CA 94566 | 925-463-6313 | ballistic@busc.org | www.busc.org