CiTY Newsletter - March 1, 2023 |
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Hello, CiTY!
It's still winter, but CiTY is ready for spring with lots of programming for all levels, on and off the field!
CiTY REC registration is open until March 12, and teams are filling up. Details and registration are below.
CiTY U8 Academy is growing fast and always looking for new players. Get details and register below for the U8 Academy spring season.
CiTY Spring 2022 Special Needs kicks off on April 14, and we look forward to continuing the success and excitement of this program. There is a role for everyone in the CiTY Special Needs program, so check out the registration links below and get involved!
CiTY has partnered with MBS Performance Counseling to bring our players virtual mental health workshops. Read below for details and registration.
Finally, we wish good luck to our travel teams as they begin their spring seasons in EDP and CMSA leagues, and embark on the spring tournament season. Congratulations goes to CiTY 2005 Boys Silver, who just returned from a successful Mayor's Cup tournament in Las Vegas, NV (pictured above).
Tryout registration for 2023-24 is open, so sign up early to get all the updates!
As always, the CiTY leadership team is ready to respond to any questions or concerns, so don't hesitate to reach out.
Go CiTY!
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Register Now for
Registration closes March 12!
Practices are weekly at Chapelgate Christian Academy and HCPSS fields.
New practice locations in
Ellicott City, Western Howard County, and Elkridge have been added
for some teams made up of coaches and players in those areas.
Games are on Saturdays at Chapelgate.
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TOTS (pre-K, kindergarten) - $199
REC League (1st-8th grades) - $239
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Get unlimited credits through our REC Referral Program!
When a new CiTY family registers for REC and puts your name in the referral box, we put a credit in your CiTY account - $25 PER referral! CiTY credits can be used towards any future CiTY program (including travel fees and future REC registrations) and never expire. Help grow CiTY while paying less for your CiTY registrations!
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CiTY REC Jersey Sponsor ZIPS
CiTY members get a discount and ZIPS gives back to CiTY!
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BALANCING SCHOOL, LIFE AND SPORT
Learn how to create a purposeful mindset and daily schedule in order to manage the pressure and demands of a high-performance life.
ADDITIONAL DATE TBD
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ANXIETY - DEFINE AND MANAGEMENT
The feelings of anxiety, fear, and worry can block our top performances. In this talk we define anxiety and provide strategies on how to manage it in sport and in school.
March 26, 5:00 PM
Grades 5-7
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March 26, 6:00 PM Grades 8-12 |
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RESPONDING TO SETBACKS & MISTAKES
Athletes are in a result driven world which can create unproductive responses to mistakes and losses. Learn how to prepare and reflect in a way that builds resilience and maintains confidence!
April 30, 6:00 PM
Grades 8-12
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Fridays: April 14, 21, 28; May 5, 12, 19
6:00-6:45pm
Chapelgate Christian Academy
(stadium field)
Registration is open for both participants and volunteers so please share this info with your friends and family. Contact Carmen Juliano, CiTY Technical Director with any questions at carmen@ellicottcitysc.org.
Please share this email and information with friends and neighbors in the community that would like to get involved in the CiTY Special Needs Program as a player or volunteer!
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The CiTY U8 Academy is looking for great players and families to join the program for the spring season. The CiTY U8 Academy is designed to develop and identify CiTY travel players in challenging, fun environment. The program is open to boys and girls born in 2015 and 2016. Practices are 2x/week with Saturday games starting in mid-March. Spring program cost is $425.
Visit the CiTY U8 Academy webpage for more information. Contact Tim Lane, CiTY U8 Academy Director, to find out if the U8 Academy is the right fit for your player!
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CiTY 2023-24 Travel Team Tryouts |
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Registration for 2023-24 travel team tryouts is open! Tryouts will be in May and the schedule will be posted in the coming weeks. All new and returning players must register for and attend tryouts for consideration on CiTY 2023-24 travel teams.
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Schedule and all details will be sent to registered participants when available. Questions regarding CiTY travel teams and the tryout process can be directed to CiTY General Manager, Rob Ryerson, at rob@ellicottcitysc.org. Go CiTY!
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CiTY General Manager, Rob Ryerson, is excited to announce the Ellicott City Soccer Club Soccer Camp Series 2023 with the Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks for the upcoming summer camp season. CiTY coaching staff members will teach all fundamentals of soccer in a fun-filled learning environment to include special skill instruction, scrimmages and exciting soccer games for players of all levels. The camp begins at 9am each morning and ends at 12noon. Each camper will receive a FREE Camp Soccer Ball and Camper T-Shirt.
Registration is OPEN and camp weeks fill up fast! Register today to confirm your space in this year’s camp program.
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*Please note these registrations are through CiTY partner, Howard County Recreation and Parks, which has a different registration platform than CiTY. |
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CiTY Sponsorships
Available
Spring and Summer seasons are just around the corner! We're gearing up for great REC, Special Needs, and summer camp sessions. This year we want to support our CiTY families and their small and large businesses by offering the opportunity to advertise on our players' shirts. This is a great way to not only show support for the club and our programs, but to get your business in front of our local community. We know our CiTY families would love to support our home team!
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Save the Date - CiTY Weekend at Dick's March 24-27, 2023
Get ready for spring soccer season! Dick's of Ellicott City is partnering with CiTY to give 20% off entire purchases to the CiTY community throughout the store March 24-27.
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Tips from Rehab 2 Perform
How 2 Deal with Knee Issues
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Dealing with Knee Issues? Dr. Dani from Rehab 2 Perform looks at best ways to stress and strengthen the muscles in the area when you may be experiencing ‘jumper's knee’, and how to safely return you to the field. Learn & Watch Here
Worried about knee pain? Schedule a Free Consult with a Doctor of Physical Therapy at Rehab 2 Perform. 8 locations in the DMV, including in Columbia. Get Started Now
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Thank you to home jersey sponsor REMAX/Ricky Cantore for their continued support of CiTY! |
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Tax deductible donations can be made to CiTY programs at any time,
Ellicott City Soccer Club is a 501(c)3.
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