February 12, 2015
President's Message 
 
 
 
President's Message: 
 
Learn What's In Store for CRUSA 2015

Annual General Meeting for parents and players/Fun-draiser!
Shenanigans
March 22:  1:00 -4:00 p.m.  

Our "State of CRUSA address" is being combined with a fun event for your kids-  All proceeds being matched by Mooresmiles! 

Welcome to the start of another CRUSA spring/summer soccer season.....read more, roster updates, begin to fulfill volunteer hours, make a basket for raffle, etc....

 

Information to be shared:
  • General Club Standing
  • Introduction of Coaching Staff
  • Recreational and Competitive Team Rosters 
  • Apparel including socks for sale
  • Announcements of indoor practice schedules for all recreational teams beginning March 30th at the Diocese of La Crosse Gymnasium. 
  • Food and Beverage are available 
  • CRUSA players can pre-purchase a discounted pass for access to all of Shenanigan's attractions 
  • Gift Baskets will be raffled off.  Earn Volunteer hours by contributing a basket for the raffle or an item.  The link above shows the themes for our baskets...

Thank you to Mooresmiles for their matching "fun-draiser" donation!  Now all we need is for you and your family to attend!





Last Registration Deadline is February 20

Registration for the recreational program closes on February 20.  All recreational registrations are due on February 20, 2015.  All registrations after that day will incur a $50 late fee.  A player registering after February 20 is not guaranteed a roster spot.

The focus of the recreational program is to provide a fun soccer experience for your child which is infused with coaches that are certified by the Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association.  In addition, our coaches will be working with our TetraBrazil staff and the new coaching director, Nicole Hirsch.  

The recreational program also has a long standing policy of equal play time for players who commit to the practice schedule on an ongoing basis.  

There are two registration options:  
1.  Ages 4-7 tetraBrazil Youth Academy Program (one stop shopping all at FFK).
2.  Ages 8-13 Southwest District Recreational League (SWDL), our long standing soccer program.  Additional information can be found at CRUSA.

Register Here for any recreational program. 

Reminder of Volunteer Requirements

CRUSA does require in the spring a volunteer fee upon registration.  This fee is fully refundable once five hours of volunteer work are completed.  Once complete, we require submission for the volunteer fee reimbursement form to receive your monies back. 

We are currently looking for volunteers to organize small projects.  Please email Jonella at crusasoccer@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering. 

Why the volunteer fee?  CRUSA is the only club in our area that maintains a soccer complex.  The cost of that is in excess of $60,000.00 per year with the need to replace equipment that has been in use for over 18 years.  This facility is a gem to our area and your support of our program ensures the existence of our site.  There is no other program that offers a one stop practice and play site in our entire area. Supporting the CRUSA Fields for Kids is imperative and should be on everyone's "to do list".  Thank you for your support. 


Fundraising Opportunities Abound
Within our CRUSA club your participation is imperative to maintain our facility. There are multiple fundraising opportunities to help us along the way all year long.

Flower Baskets
Surprise Mom with a flower basket for Mother's Day.  We are asking each family to sell three of these. if you sell four or more you will be entered into a drawing for $75.00 off your next CRUSA registration.  

All profits go directly to CRUSA.  Flower Order Form

Beans for Teans
Each family is required to buy one pound of coffee. The profit for this requirement goes directly into our general fund for field maintenance. All profits accrued by you after the first pound will be reimbursed directly to you.  
  • Sell 1 lb. of Coffee:
    CRUSA gets $5.00 (required)
  • Sell 2 lbs. of Coffee:
    CRUSA gets $5.00 and you get $5.00
  • Sell 11 lbs. of Coffee:
    CRUSA gets $5.00 and you get $50.00.

The goal for our club is to sell 1000 pounds of coffee or 8 lbs per family.   

  
Team Sponsorships
Do you have a business that is looking for a way to get involved with CRUSA and to get some exposure? We have team sponsorship opportunities. Our goal is to get every team to have a sponsor. Interested? Let Robin Swartz know at crusasoccer@gmail.com.

Welcome to our new TetraBrazil Coaching Staff:

We have received the bio's of the following 3 coaches.  We have 5 total coming to La Crosse for this spring/summer.

  1. Thiago Melo  Thiago worked with the Saudi Arabia National Team and has a master's degree in Soccer from the University of Vicosa. Thiago has been working with TetraBrazil since 2002.
  2. Cesar Golfeti:
    Great coach, very enthusiastic and with lots of energy. Sports management degree from USA. Played semi pro in the USA. 
  3. Gabriel Brigato:    Worked in Ireland, speaks fluent English and is going to be a Regional Coordinator after the work is over in La Crosse. 

 




Proud Sponsor of the TetraBrazil Soccer Academy!

We are currently looking for families to consider hosting a TetraBrazil Soccer Coach for 8-12 weeks.  If you are interested in this cultural experience please
E-mail us.  We will reimburse your volunteer hours immediately upon acceptance.




Save 20%

April 11-12

10 am-8 pm

 

DICK'S Sporting Goods has stepped up as a supporter of our program!  Bring the coupon below with you to the store on the following days to receive 20% off everything in the store (excluding guns and ammunition)  La Crosse Store Only.  

 

2015 Referee Certifications Scheduled!
New Referee Clinic  February 22
 in La Crosse at UWL.  Register Here!
Recertification for Level 8/9 referees:
February 15 and March 1 in La Crosse.         Register Here!
U.S. Youth Soccer Experiences Significant Growth in 2014

US Youth Soccer, the largest youth sports organization in the country, has reported a 9 percent increase (250,000+) in its membership over the past year - a figure the association believes is indicative of the growing interest in soccer across the United States and the excitement generated by the 2014 FIFA World Cup in addition to improved programs for associations.

In 2014, US Youth Soccer saw its annual registration grow to 3,055,148, meaning that more than 4 percent of the U.S. population 18 years old and younger played US Youth Soccer. The growth included new players and players returning to the association. 
Looking to fulfill your volunteer hours?  
Current needs:
  • Equipment and recreational uniform organization
  • Help with the gift baskets for the Annual Meeting
Email 
Viterbo teams up with Rush Wisconsin to offer Sport Genius! 

Coulee Region United Soccer Association (CRUSA)
PO Box 2714
La Crosse, Wisconsin 54602
www.crusa-soccer.com