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Greetings Buckingham United Families!
Here we are at the close of another great season at Buckingham United. As we wrap up the 2010-2011 season we have a lot to reflect upon. Our children have experienced great times, fostered meaningful friendships, faced some challenges, had to overcome some hurdles ... but above all, they worked very hard, learned a lot, practiced good teamwork and made us ALL very proud!
Hopefully this newsletter will have you thinking fondly of the 2010-2011 year and get you excited to embark upon the 2011-2012 season!
We look forward to working with all of you this coming season. As always, be sure to check out our website at www.tcteams/busoccer for all of your BUSC information.
The Board of Directors,
Buckingham United Soccer Club
If you have any BUSC news to share at any time during the season please e-mail Kelly Tait (aktait@comcast.net) |
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March into Cups 2011
This year, the 2011 March Into Cups Tournament was a tremendous success and served as a terrific showcase for the Buckingham United Soccer Club. We were extremely excited about the level of competition represented, and proud to be formally ranked with GotSoccer.com. In addition, our official partnership with Volvo Motor Company helped to make the March Into Cups tournament a highly recognizable event throughout the Northeastern United States, drawing over 200 teams from Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, New Jersey, and Delaware.
The tournament committee, along with the Buckingham United Board of directors, worked diligently to provide a first-class tournament, and trust that all who participated had a highly enjoyable experience! Good sportsmanship and top-notch competition was a hallmark for the weekend.
Thank you for the combined effort of all involved who helped to make March Into Cups a terrific success. We are looking forward to another fantastic year in 2012!
Bryan Rosica
2011 March Into Cups Tournament Director
The BUSC Board of Directors thanks all of the parent volunteers who helped make the tournament possible. Additionally, and on behalf of all of BUSC, we extend a special THANK YOU to the U11 Blast who worked tirelessly for many months to put this tournament together. Their efforts made it such a great success. Great Job!!
Congratulations to the BUSC teams who placed 1st or 2nd in their divisions:
Boys
U9 BUSC Strikers - 1st place Division IU9 BUSC Kicks - 2nd place Division II (goal differential decision) U10 BUSC Crashers - 2nd place Premier Division U15 BUSC Dynamo - 1st place Division I
Girls
U10 BUSC Fury - 2nd place Division II WhiteU11 BUSC Wave - 1st place Premier Division U13 BUSC Storm - 2nd place Division I (1st place in bracket) U16 BUSC Strikers - 2nd place Premier Division |
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Team News
If you have any team news or photos to share, at any time during the season, please e-mail Kelly Tait (aktait@comcast.net)
U9 Strikers: This was the Striker's inaugural year and what a way to start their soccer travel careers! Lead by coaches Steve Maund, Joe Sotack and Andrew Tait the boys wrapped up the ICSL Division 1 East as Champions with an undefeated Inter-County season of 8-0-2. They allowed only four goals in for the season and lead the division with 28 goals. They were proud to finish second in the Premier division YMS Columbus Day Tournament with the final coming down to penalty kicks. They continued their success as Indoor Winter Season 1 U-10 Champions with an undefeated record of 7-0-0. The Strikers won the March Into the Cups 2011 U-9 Premier Division scoring 20 goals and allowing 1 goal in on a PK. They ended their 2010-2011 year with an overall record of 30-7-6. The Strikers will be playing Delco Division 1 in the fall. Best of Luck to them!
U10 Crashers: The BUSC Crashers completed their 2010/2011season with a runner-up finish in the 2011 March into Cups Tournament. After playing well in the Premier Gold division in the club wide Virginian tournament, the Crashers came home and earned medals at our home tournament. The Crashers had winning records in the ICSL division 2 in the Fall 2010 season and the 2011 Spring Rock League Division 1. We won the Championship at the 2011 SMG Indoor League this past winter season. The Crashers will be moving on to the Delco League in the Fall 2011 Season to play 11 v 11 competition. With an expanded roster of 18 players, we are ready for a great year starting on August 1st.
U11 Wave: The U11F Wave, coached by Kevin Herbst, had a very successful 2010-2011- here are some of their accomplishments:
August 2010 - CRUSA/FC Bucks Invitational Tournament Finalists-top 8v8 division
August 2010 - Colleen Reilly Tournament Champions-top 8v8 division
October 2010 - Discovery Cup (MD) Semi-Finalists-top 8v8 division
2011 State Challenge Cup Quarter Finalists-top 8v8 division
June 2011 - 2011 Buckingham United Tournament Champions - top 11v11 division
1st Place Rock Spring League - Undefeated Season-top 11v11 division (2011) June 2011 - 2011 Lehigh Valley Tournament Champions - top 11v11 division
U13 Heat: The Buckingham Heat Had a great spring season we competed at some of the strongest tournament's in Eastern PA, making in to the final of the YMS Epic we also finish top of the Division 1 PAGS league. We also moved up to #8 PAE Gotsoccer ranking. Just want to thank all the girls for their hard work, and the support of all the parents. ~ Kristian Bates
U16 BU '94: Buckingham United 94' (formerly Buckingham United Fire)have rejoined after moving back to Buckingham from FC Bucks. The team is ranked in the top 25 in Pennsylvania and the roster has a diversified make up of regional high school varsity players. The roster exemplifies the ability of Buckingham to attract players regionally. The Buckingham United 94 is managed by Mark Strassel and coached by Brian Hearn. Brian is the former Director of Coaching and Player Development at PA Rush, ODP staff coach, CB South assistant coach. Brian holds national coaching licenses and is a former college all-american and former professional player.
Roster includes players from CB East, CB West, New Hope-Solebury, LaSalle, Pennsbury, Pennridge, Plumstead Christian and The Hunt School. The team is training 3 times per week with the goal of reaching the Region 1 rankings top 50, winning the State Cup and sending it's players on to making their college teams. |
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K.A.N.G. Scholarship
The KANG Scholarship (Kids Aspiring to New Goals) is set up in memory of Cole T. Ballay. Cole was an accomplished soccer player who grew up in the Buckingham area and played soccer for Germantown Academy. Tragically Cole was killed in a car accident in his junior year of high school. Cole's family and friends have established the KANG Scholarship to provide financial assistance toward advanced training camps or private lessons. The scholarship is awarded to adolescents between the ages of 11 and 14 who are passionate about soccer who also exhibit the characteristics of perseverance, persistence, creativity and are highly motivated to go the extra mile.
Buckingham Unitied is very proud to announce that one of our own players is a recipeint of this scholarship!
Congratulations Amanda Craine ~ Amanda was one of many nominees from both the Buckingham and V/E Soccer clubs. Amanda just completed her U14 year with the Buckingham Blue Lightning coached by Beverly Lutes who nominated her. She will be continuing with the club next year with the Buckingham Strikers U16 team Coached by Dave Spencer. Her persistence and hard work were integral in her winning this Scholarship. She has truly shown a passion for the game of soccer. Congratulations Amanda! |
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U8 Academy
This past spring, BUSC and Total Soccer teamed up to create a U8 Academy style program offering progressive training to enhance the U8 players' technical ability and fully prepare them for the travel soccer program. The primary purpose of the Academy was to accelerate the development of the young soccer players at the club. Players in the academy focused on the same core skills that are taught at the Total Soccer Academies, but within a team environment.
The program was a great success! Enrollment was limited to 20 boys and 20 girls and it reached those numbers quickly. The Academy was held twice a week during the week, allowing the participants to continue to play with their intramural teams.
Due to the success of the Academy, we are considering expanding the program and offering it throughout the year. Watch for more information coming soon.
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LOOKING FORWARD!
New Teams: As we get ready to begin a brand new season with Buckingham United, we welcome the following new teams:
Boys
U9 Rage - Coach Kurt Hausner
U9 Dragons - Coach Duane Smulling
Girls
U9 Pride - Coach Andy Bullard
U9 Velocity - Coach Scott Bernabe
U9 White Lightning - Coach Dave Fisher
U11 Blaze - Coach Tim Talomie
U12 Riptide - Coach Tom Figueroa
U13 Wildcats - Coach Jim Catone
Director of Coaching: We are pleased to announce that the Club has hired Ryan Hayward as its first Director of Coaching. Ryan may be familiar to many of you as he is co-owner of Total Soccer and has trained many BUSC players and teams. Ryan brings with him years of playing, coaching and training experience. As a Director of Coaching, Ryan will work with our coaches to guide the development, education and training of both BUSC players and our coaching staff. An important part of Ryan's job will be to develop and implement age appropriate training curriculums for all BUSC teams and age groups.
By bringing Ryan on as Director of Coaching, we have made clear progress towards our goal of making Buckingham United Soccer Club one of the finest places to learn to play the game of soccer. Welcome Ryan!
Open Board Positions: BUSC is an organization built on volunteers. We rely on volunteers to make membership in BUSC a rewarding experience for our children and our families. We currently have 2 open Board positions that need to be filled.
- Second Vice President - Field & Equipment Chair
- Fifth Vice President - Tournament Committee Chair
Please contact any BUSC Board Member, or your head coach, if you are interested in helping with either of these positions.
Changes to the Board: We are pleased to announce that Steve Maund has volunteered to fill the previously open position of Third Vice President - Recruitment, Coaching & Training Chair (a.k.a. Director of Player Development). Thanks and welcome to Steve!
We'd also like to take this opportunity to thank retiring Board members Chris Lugossy and Bryan Rosica who devoted their time and efforts to make BUSC a high quality club. We all join in thanking Chris and Bryan for their dedication and enthusiasm to the Club and our children.
Look for more 2011-2012 updates and news in your next edition of BUSC Buzz, due out in September! |
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New Uniform This Season
Looking sharp Buckingham!!
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