May 18, 2009 RANDOLPH SOCCER CLUB
RE: 2009-2010 Team Notifications
Dear Parents,
The Randolph Soccer Club will be notifying players that have been selected to the 2009-2010 Travel Teams beginning the week of June 1, 2009.
While the timeframe differs from previous years, it is reflective of the current world in youth travel soccer. Many parents, including those in Randolph, have their children try-out for teams in multiple locations, where the norm is to notify and request acceptance in the 2-3 days immediately after tryouts. The fact we traditionally held our notification to the spring season’s conclusion was logical but, in this environment, not practical as we build teams for the following seasons.
Youth travel soccer has changed dramatically over the past decade. Clubs and their teams come and go – and some come back again! Through all of this, and thanks to you, the RSC thrives. We fielded over 20 teams giving 300+ Randolph kids an opportunity to compete at a high level of competition.
Our program’s components attempts to build the right teams based on the talents of the players. To that end, we have agreement to include non-Randolph players to supplement those who show ability to compete and commit to soccer. We are capped against overall player participation with inclusion at the appropriate ages based on the soccer landscape.
Please understand youth soccer differs from the other sports (for now). No geographic boundaries exist, feeding the creation of private clubs; trainers; with the resultant recruitment of parents/ players to fill rosters and pay the freight. The other sports are headed this way too. Soccer just got there first as the template mirrored, right or wrong, an international club model.
Thank you again, especially for allowing your child to participate this season and your upcoming support of the Memorial Tournament. If you have any questions please stop by and see Ed Finnis (VP - Director of Travel), RSC Members, or me this Saturday during the tournament.
Sincerely,
NJYSA
MCYSA
JAGS
SJGSL
USYSA
