December 8, 2011

CBAA Soccer Reintegration

CBAA Intramural Soccer (IM) & Buckingham United Soccer Club (BUSC)

The CBAA Executive Board has begun the process of re-integrating the administration and operations of our intramural & travel soccer programs; CBAA Intramural Soccer and Buckingham United Soccer Club. The reintegration of the program into one management structure is consistent with the CBAA By-Laws. We believe that combining the organizations will provide a platform for the CBAA Soccer Program to grow, in terms of youth participation, volunteerism and the overall quality of the experience that our member families and players have.

A single organization is the model used by CBAA's two other sports programs. CBAA Basketball includes both intramural and travel and is managed by a single management team. CBAA Lightning Lacrosse which includes both boys and girls programs is operated by a single management team.

We have created an independent Soccer Steering Committee composed of experienced former and current CBAA Board members that will advise and oversee the new administration of the CBAA Soccer program. We will also rely on our two, well respected and admired Directors of Coaching. We will announce the membership of the Soccer Steering Committee, but CBAA families will recognize the committee members who have committed countless hours supporting CBAA. There are many aspects of the administration of both BUSC and IM which will be supported by the Soccer Steering Committee as the merger proceeds. In order to facilitate continuation of existing operations while the committee does its work, the CBAA Board will develop and implement an interim operating structure.. [read more] .....