Three Soccer Teams from our little town were invited to compete in the AYSO Soccer National Tournament in Florida last week. Aside from being an honor to be selected, it must be noted that it takes a tremendous effort to bring these young athletes to the event.
Parents and coaches coordinated numerous fundraising events leading up the day of departure, enabling the team including coaches to travel and provided room and board for them as well. These folks that have given their time and resources need to be recognized and given THANKS.
The opening ceremony took place at Palm Beach Central High School on July 6, 2010. The games were played at the International Polo Club in Wellington, Florida.
Our U-16 Boys Team named the Blazers competed and were coached by Ed Heller and Harold Aryee. Lou Chiraboga handled the training. The U-16 Boys played 3 teams from California out of Glendale, Valencia and Chino Hills and also a team from Phoenix Arizona. The Blazers goal Keeper Harold Aryee, Jr. was named Blazer Team MVP.
The Somers U-14 Boys team, Somers United played teams from Trinidad & Tobago, South Los Angeles, CA, Clearwater, Florida, Kansas and Flushing Michigan. Coaches for the Somers United are Said Reda and Bill Bennett.
The U-10 Girls Team, the Somers Tuskers also competed in the tournament. Unfortunately, our teams did not advance to the finals, but had a great sports experience and will be back in 2012 to compete again when the AYSO Nationals take place in Knoxville Tennesee.
Once again, THANKS to the coaches and parents who work very hard to make this all happen for these kids. Without their efforts it would be hard to see this all come together.
Parents and coaches coordinated numerous fundraising events leading up the day of departure, enabling the team including coaches to travel and provided room and board for them as well. These folks that have given their time and resources need to be recognized and given THANKS.
The opening ceremony took place at Palm Beach Central High School on July 6, 2010. The games were played at the International Polo Club in Wellington, Florida.
Our U-16 Boys Team named the Blazers competed and were coached by Ed Heller and Harold Aryee. Lou Chiraboga handled the training. The U-16 Boys played 3 teams from California out of Glendale, Valencia and Chino Hills and also a team from Phoenix Arizona. The Blazers goal Keeper Harold Aryee, Jr. was named Blazer Team MVP.
The Somers U-14 Boys team, Somers United played teams from Trinidad & Tobago, South Los Angeles, CA, Clearwater, Florida, Kansas and Flushing Michigan. Coaches for the Somers United are Said Reda and Bill Bennett.
The U-10 Girls Team, the Somers Tuskers also competed in the tournament. Unfortunately, our teams did not advance to the finals, but had a great sports experience and will be back in 2012 to compete again when the AYSO Nationals take place in Knoxville Tennesee.
Once again, THANKS to the coaches and parents who work very hard to make this all happen for these kids. Without their efforts it would be hard to see this all come together.
