Dear Soccer Enthusiasts,

In an effort to continue indoor soccer throughout the fall and winter months (since Mike Doyle is retiring from hosting the indoor drop-in sessions) and take advantage of the AMAZING new field-house facility, a group of individuals have formed an organizing committee to coordinate, prepare and schedule sessions for the 2010-2011 indoor season.

In order to reserve the appropriate amount of time with the City of Yellowknife, we need to gauge the interest within the soccer community. There are a few key pieces of information that you all should be aware of when responding to this email:

1. There will be 6 players on the pitch per team (including goalie);
2. At least 2 of the 6 players must be of the other gender (i.e. 4 guys & 2 girls or 2guys & 4 girls or 3 guys & 3 girls);
3. Games will be two 25 minute halves;
4. Each team will be required to provide one referee to the League (refs will earn $40/game);
5. The season will go from September 14th to the end of April (7 months of soccer);
6. The goal is to obtain 10 teams for League play with the possibility and having a recreational and competitive division if necessary and/or desired;
7. We would like to be able offer players 2 games/week;
8. We would like to ideally have one night of drop-in in addition to League play;
9. Drop-in sessions would be approximately $200 per individual for one evening for the entire season (so Tuesdays all year);
10. Games will be scheduled on Tuesday or Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday;
11. The approximate cost per team for League play is ~$3900, so depending on how many players a team has on its roster will determine the individual cost (i.e. 10 people = $390 per person, 13 people = $300per person). These costs will be finalized as we find out how many teams and players are interested;
12. Fees will be due by September 6th, 2010. Teams paying late won't be accepted as field time will be added or removed on September 7th;

In order to determine if we can even have a League or drop-in at all, we need to know the following information by August 23rd:

1. We need ten (10) team captains to step up and come forward with a DRAFT roster of ten to fifteen (10-15) players (please send to krista.chin@inac.gc.ca);
2. Captains must indicate if their team would most likely be competitive or recreational;
3. All players without a team interested in playing should contact krista.chin@inac.gc.ca to be put on a team;
4. We would like to know if each player is interested in playing drop-in and/or in a League.

Please respond AS SOON AS POSSIBLE so we can figure out how to continue soccer in the fall!!!!

Much Appreciated,

YK Adult Indoor Soccer Organizing Committee

Please note the remainder of the schedule for the Competitive and the Recreational Divisions has been added to the website schedule.

Note any games that need to be re-scheduled due to weather will be added at the end of Divisional Play.

YKOSL Scheduler

Did anyone leave a grey Western Premiers' Conference Bag with a whistle and pens at the field last night? If so, I've got it: Christian 669-2872

YKOSL Members,

We are still looking to build a list of linesmen. The pay is $15 a game. If you know of anyone who is interested please contact AJ Sanders.

YKOSL Executive

Ladies Drop in Soccer is cancelled next week (Sunday, July 18th) due to Folk on the Rocks. It will resume Sunday July 25th.

Just a reminder....

Come out to William MacDonald Field on Sunday nights from 8-9:30 pm. Shinpads are required, but cleats are optional. Feel free to pass this on to any other women who might be interested!

If you have any questions, please email me at arwhite@ualberta.ca

Thank you,

Mandy White - YKOSL Vice President

To All Members,

As part of each team's responsibility to help run the League, the following schedule is now in place to ensure the fields are lined regularly to ensure a higher quality of play and leading up to playoffs. Several teams have already contributed several times so they are not listed below. Teams must ensure the fields are lined the WEEKEND PRIOR to the follwing dates:

July 26th - Fusion FC

August 2nd - Ryfan Sundogs

August 9th - Overlander

August 16th - City Cabs

Teams will lose a portion of the performance bond if they do not show up for their scheduled time. To get the lining machine and paint (4 cans per field), please call Joe Acorn at 766-2455 and return the equipment as soon as you are finished!!!

Sincerely,

YKOSL Executive

YKOSL Members,

Just wanted to remind everyone to play with caution. Naturally, we all want to see a competitive season, however, not at the expense of serious injuries (unfortunately some have already occurred). Please avoid ill-timed challenges or dangerous play if you have any doubts going in. Off the pitch, our members have jobs and responsibilities and we don't want serious injuries sustained in a match to adversely affect those facets of life.

Play hard but play safe.

YKOSL Executive