PCSL Fall 2022 Season Newsletter

Check this newsletter out for all the latest information for our upcoming Fall 2022 Season!

PCSL GOALKEEPER

Fall Season 2022 Edition

Welcome to the Fall 2022 Season!

We're looking forward to seeing all of you out on the fields this week! We have over 1300 kids participating in PCSL this fall season from the U5 to the High School age groups. It's going to be a great season!

This newsletter touches on several important topics regarding the Fall 2022 season. You will want to bookmark the PCSL Website as one of your favorite websites and also be sure to follow us on Twitter & Facebook for the latest soccer information throughout the year.

As always, with the start the of Fall season, please keep in mind PCSL's philosophies of being positive, demonstrating good sportsmanship, and maintaining self-discipline. Please focus on the philosophy of Good Sportsmanship throughout the season. Good Sportsmanship is displayed by players on the field, between coaches, parents, and towards the match referee.

Fall 2022 Season Dates

U7 through High School League

Games: Aug. 27, Sept. 10, 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8

U7 & U8 matches played at Game Time Gym.

U9-HS matches played at Community Fields.

U5 & U6 Programs

Meets once a week, beginning the week of August 22

Programs are held at Game Time Gym.

Uniforms - New this season!

Beginning this Fall 2022 season, PCSL's t-shirt sponsor is now State Farm Agent, Axel Jimenez. We are excited to have him as part of the PCSL family! We can't wait to see the new shirts on the soccer field! Order additional items & spirit wear from the PCSL Website.

Fall Season Questions & Answers

--> Fall Season FAQ's

In addition to the basic questions listed in our FAQ's, another big question is how are teams formed?

PCSL forms team for the U7-HS age divisions, to the extent possible, based on the neighborhood or area the player lives in. For a more detailed explanation, check out How teams are Formed.

Another important question is, how do we find out if games are canceled? The league tries to make decisions regarding game cancellation as soon as possible and has several ways for you to find this information. Find out how.

Team Pictures - U7-HS

Team pictures will be taken for U7-HS age division teams the week of Sept. 12th. Pictures will be taken at the north end of the complex near fields 12 & 14. The picture schedule can be found on our website here.

Please help the photographer keep on schedule by arriving a few minutes early! Your team needs to be lined up together, preferably with shirts tucked in, ready for pictures, a few minutes prior to picture time. Check with your coach on which color uniform you are to wear for the picture. Coaches are to check in with a staff member near the display tent to begin the photo process.

Parents & Players

Soccer is a fantastic game for fun, exercise, and athletic development. As a matter of fact, soccer provides a means for your young player to acquire athletic skills for other sports as well-skills such as balance, speed, coordination, agility, fitness and other vital components.

The PCSL Parent's Manual has been developed to help you with this and includes the topics: how to help support your child and coach, what to expect during your child's development and PCSL's approach to player development. Check out the PCSL Parent's Manual today!

PCSL encourages participation in youth soccer for what it is-youngsters having fun. Coaches, parents and spectators should show only good adult behavior on the sidelines and act as role models for the younger players. Help create a positive soccer atmosphere and influence your youngster's soccer experience. Soccer Sideline Ethics

How do you find out if there is a cancellation? The league tries to make decisions regarding cancellations as soon as possible and has several ways for you to find this information. Find out how

U7 & U8 Players! Keep an eye out for more information coming soon on additional training opportunities for the fall season.

Coaches

Thank you to all the coaches who are willing to donate their time and talents this fall season! Practice plans, activities, videos, and more can be found on our website's Coach Page.

Locations

Game Time Gym

U5 & U6 Programs and U7 & U8 Games

Game Time Gym is located at 404 Olympia Dr in Bloomington.

Please remember to drive slowly and cautiously in the parking lot and arrive no more than 15 min. before game time on Saturdays. This will help to control the in & out process and help to cut down on congestion between games.

Seating is available all around indoor fields. There is also an upstairs viewing area where spectators can sit for field #1. The field closest to the entrance is field #1. All U7 games are on field #1. All U8 games are on field #2.

Players should not sit or climb on the inflatable divider between the fields. There are no pets, no smoking & no alcohol allowed at Game Time Gym.

Food is not allowed on the fields, only on the concrete areas.

Community Fields

U9 - High School Games

The PCSL soccer complex, Community Fields, is located at 3808 Ireland Grove Rd in Bloomington.

Please remember to drive slowly and cautiously in the parking lot. You never know when a child will chase a loose ball! When entering and leaving the complex, please stay to the right and watch your speed. There should only be one lane of traffic entering and leaving the complex.

There is plenty of parking throughout the Complex. Please do not park in the NO PARKING area along the entrance to the complex. Parking in the NO PARKING areas creates emergency & safety issues.

There are no pets, no smoking, and no alcohol allowed at the complex.

Board Notes of Appreciation

We would like to take this time to say thank you to all that provide support to PCSL financially and/or by volunteering their time and efforts.

State Farm Companies Foundation is a continuing source of support for PCSL and other non-profit organizations in our community. The Good Neighbor Grant Program provides a contribution to the League when a State Farm employee volunteers for at least 40 hours per year and designates PCSL as their recipient. Country Financial offers a similar program. Over the past year, several volunteer coaches have contributed their time and their grants. If you are part of either of those companies or work for an employer that has a donation matching program, please consider donating your time and grant to PCSL.

Financial support or considerations have been received from local businesses featured in our sponsor section of this newsletter. Annual operations, training for coaches, scholarships for players, and complex improvements are all supported through player registration fees and our community-based partners.

We truly appreciate the support from all of our volunteers. A special thank you goes out to all of the coaches, assistant coaches, and team parents. You help keep our league going strong!

Current Board and Staff