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Feb 22: TODAY - U20 MNT v. Costa Rica, 6:30pm on Fox Soccer Channel. Watch Crew's own Wil Trapp and Coach Brian Bliss as they try to qualify for the U20 World Cup this summer in Turkey.
Feb 24: Kirk Urso Memorial Match
Mar 1: - First Day to start outdoor spring team training
Mar 1-3: Speed and Conditioning Clinic
April 6 & 7: Annual Crew Youth Spring Friendlies
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CONGRATULATIONS
Ben Swanson, Nate Kohl and Carter Richardson  All 3 Crew Soccer Academy players, who are in residency in Florida with the U17 MNT, have made the travel roster for a week-long trip to Panama.
U17 MNT Travel Roster for Trip to Panama
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Crew Youth Families SAVE 51% OFF TICKETS
Be one of the first Crew Youth families to secure the brand new Crew Youth Supporters Package and save 51% off 2013 season ticket prices. The Crew Youth Package provides the ultimate flexibility and convenience by providing you with ticket exchange privileges for those Crew games you and your family are unable to attend. Dare to witness the excitement and action of Crew soccer! Click here for details.
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The Columbus Crew will play UNC in the first Kirk Urso Memorial Match. All the proceeds from the match will benefit the Kirk Urso Memorial Fund, to fund congenital heart research and early detection of congenital heart defects.
Be a part of this wonderful fund and help us keep Kirk's memory alive. Please support this wonderful cause today by:
- Donating $15 in Kirk's memory in support of his #15 that he wore for the Columbus Crew. #Donate15 Click here to donate now.
- Attending the memorial match in Greensboro, North Carolina this Sunday, February 24th. Tickets are only $10 in advance and $15 the day of the match (youth tickets are $10 at all times). A silent auction will also take place during the match with items such as UNC/Duke Basketball tickets and items signed by: Mia Hamm, Brian McBride, Landon Donovan and Columbus Crew. Click here to purchase tickets.
Thank you for being a part of the Crew family and supporting the Kirk Urso Memorial Fund.
The Kirk Urso Memorial Fund is a part of the Crew Soccer Foundation. For more information on the Kirk Urso Memorial Fund click here.
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OhioHealth Sports Medicine
24/7 Injury Hotline
(614) 566-GAME (4263)
same-day appointments available
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Send your feedback or ideas for the newsletter to Karen Crognale, Crew Youth Manager at kcrognale@thecrew.com.
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Dear Crew Youth Families,
In order to protect young athletes, the State of Ohio has passed a concussion law, commonly called the "Return to Play" law. This law, similar to laws enacted in most other states, imposes training, safety, and awareness requirements on youth sports organizations, and its leagues, tournaments, coaches, referees, officials, and athletes and their families.
A concussion is a brain injury and all brain injuries are serious. They may be caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or by a blow to another part of the body with the force transmitted to the head. They can range from mild to severe and can disrupt the way the brain normally works. Even though most concussions are mild, all concussions are potentially serious and may result in complications including prolonged brain damage and death if not recognized and managed properly.
Because of the significant health concern posed by the risk of concussions, and because of the Return to Play laws enacted by the State of Ohio we are encouraging all our families to:
OhioHealth Sports Medicine provides a 24/7 injury sports hotline at 614-566-GAME (4263) if your child experiences an injury of any kind.
Thank you for taking the time to learn about concussions and helping to keep our kids safe.
Crew Youth Staff
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Many thanks to everyone who helped with our first Crew Youth National Signing Day Event! We celebrated 21 athletes who announced their plans to play collegiate soccer. The event was taped and can be viewed here:
National Signing Day Event To see all the athletes and photos of the event, visit our facebook page
  Michael Fragoulis and Natasha Ustaszweski commit to Ohio Dominican and Baldwin-Wallace University. |
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PRESEASON SPEED & CONDITIONING CLINIC
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3 Days - 6 Hours to get ready for Spring! Next weekend, March 1-3, we will be conducting a "Preseason Speed and Conditioning Clinic" aimed at providing players aged U12 and older an edge in the areas of speed and fitness for the upcoming season with your team. In addition to incorporating speed and fitness elements into the program, we will also teach players important techniques, that can be incorporated all season and so that they can excel come game day.
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SPRING FRIENDLIES - April 6 and 7th
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Mark your calendars for our annual Crew Youth Spring Friendlies!
April 6 and 7th our teams will enjoy friendly competition with each other to prepare for the upcoming spring season.
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SKILL ACADEMY LEAGUE -
REGISTERING NOW FOR SPRING
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ATTENTION 4 - 8 year olds!
Consider having your youngsters join us for this developmental recreational league that operates in several locations throughout the Columbus area. Beginning in April, boys and girls from ages 4 to 8 will receive technical skill training on weeknights with festival-style games on Sunday afternoons. The program is designed to foster a passion for the game of soccer by creating a fun environment in which young players can master the fundamental skills.
Please tell your friends and neighbors about this program too!
Register Here
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Youth soccer needs you to participate in a manner you may never have thought about before. The youth game has continued to grow exponentially, but the number of referees remains stagnant at best. Each year, nationwide, 30-40% of soccer referees don't return. Here in Ohio South the same is true. The game needs you to step forward and help. It doesn't need to be full-time, whatever little time that you can contribute on your schedule will be helpful. Reasons to Become a Soccer Referee: - It's a great way to contribute both to the sport and to the players.
- It's an excellent opportunity to get some physical exercise and improve your overall level of fitness.
- It can be an opportunity for some of you to give back to the game, as well as also allowing you to stay involved in the game.
- It's your chance to show that you can do a better job of officiating than what you've seen.
- It can be a challenging hobby that will improve both your physical and mental facilities.
- It's an opportunity to just simply better understand the game of soccer itself.
- It's a chance to network, meet new friends and enjoy the camaraderie of a fraternity of soccer individuals having the same interests and passions.
- It's a good source of additional income or just some pocket cash.
For more information on the "how, what, when and where" to become a soccer referee log onto www.ossrc.com and click on "Become a Soccer Referee" http://www.ossrc.com/cgi-bin/page.cgi?fnc=article&id=53. You can find a listing of all the referee training sessions that are scheduled for this spring. Get started now!! State Referee Administrator Ken Baldeosingh 937-545-6864 sra@ossrc.com |
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