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Annandale Boys & Girls Club Newsletter 
March 2013


Greetings!

Winter is hanging around, but don't be fooled, Spring is just around the corner! 
 
The U-14 Girls and Boys age groups are the first to be filled for the Soccer season which starts April 13. Thanks again to the many of you who have signed up early.
 
Please sign up soon if you want your children to play Soccer this Spring. The younger age groups (MM to Grade 4) will remain open longer, but the older age groups (U11-19) usually fill up sooner, so sign up now.
 
Don't forget to look into Soccer camps and clinics t0 develop soccer skills during the time out of school!
Boys Soccer

  

  

We have four categories of Sports to choose from for the Spring:

  

Recreation Soccer is for Mitey Mites who will enter Kindergarten in September 2013 and for boys and girls in K through 4th grades.  Teams are coed through Kindergarten.  There is an 8-10 game season.  

Every player is guaranteed to play half or more of every game regardless of size or physical ability.  Teams are formed on a school and neighborhood concept by grade level.

 

The registration fee is $41 for a first-time soccer player with the ABGC or $81 for a returning player.  If you are a head coach or commissioner, your child gets to play free.  If you are an assistant coach, you get a $10 discount.  We encourage everyone who can to volunteer. 

  

Click Here for a direct link to the Pre K to Grade 4 online signup page ($5 less for signing up online). 

  

Recreational Soccer - U11-19

  

Recreation Soccer U11-19 is for players ages 10-18 who want to play recreational soccer. There is an 8-10 game season.  Some age groups are filling up for online registration, but (for those groups) in-person registration is available if you have a coach's approval.

Every player is guaranteed to play half or more of every game regardless of size or physical ability.  Teams are formed on a school and neighborhood concept by grade level.

  

The registration fee is $41 for a first-time soccer player with the ABGC or $81 for a returning player.  If you are a head coach or commissioner, your child gets to play free.  If you are an assistant coach, you get a $10 discount.  We encourage everyone who can to volunteer.  

  

Click Here for a direct link to the u11-19 online signup page ($5 less for signing up online). 

  

 

  

 
T-Ball is for Mighty Mites who will enter Kindergarten in September 2013 and for boys and girls in K through 2nd grades.  

The season is an 8-10 game season.  Season begins in Mid-April and runs through Mid June.  Practices will be one hour after school, and games will be played on Saturday.  

The registration fee is $41 for a first-time T-Ball player with the ABGC or $81 for a returning player.  If you are a head coach or commissioner, your child gets to play free.  If you are an assistant coach, you get a $10 discount.  We encourage everyone who can to volunteer. 
 
 Click Here for a direct link to the T-Ball online signup page ($5 less for signing up online).  

 

 

 

Coach Pitch Baseball is for boys and girls in grades 3 through 6.  

The season is an 8-10 game season.  Season begins in Mid-April and runs through Mid June. 

  

The registration fee is $41 for a first-time Coach Pitch player with the ABGC or $81 for a returning player.  If you are a head coach or commissioner, your child gets to play free.  If you are an assistant coach, you get a $10 discount.  We encourage everyone who can to volunteer. 

  

Click Here for a direct link to the Coach Pitch online signup page ($5 less for signing up online).
 
2013 Soccer Day CampsSmall Soccer Game
Soccer Day Camps are for youth ages Kindergarten through the Seventh Grade. The camps focus on the fundamentals of soccer, emphasizing soccer skills and fun games to develop those skills. This will be the 41st year the camps have been held, so your child can be assured of learning in a well established environment. 

 

General information and registration for the individual Soccer Day Camps can be found by clicking on the following links:

 

 

 

30th Atlantic Soccer CampSmall Soccer Game

ABGC and the area's top coaches combine to provide instructional soccer camps for the recreational and competitive level player ages 8 to 18. The camp will be held at Cape Henlopen State Park "At the Beach" in Lewes, Delaware from August 4th-9th, 2013.

Creative and challenging activities provide a FUN atmosphere for your child(ren) to develop/refine their soccer and sportsmanship skills. Campers train in small groups, or by teams based on age, ability but ultimately their "comfort zone."

Three sessions a day - A morning session after breakfast,
afternoon following lunch and an evening session after an ocean swim and dinner!

Click Here to download a Brochure.
Click Here to register.
Lacrosse

Lacrosse is a Spring sport for boys and girls ages 8 to 15.  There are separate boys and girls leagues categorized into age groups:  U9, U11, U13, and U15.  The teams compete against other Northern Virginia teams and involve local travel. 
 
Register for Boys and Girls Lacrosse at: 
 www.AnnandaleLacrosse.com

Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Discounts apply for early registration and multiple family members. 

For more information 
email: [email protected]

 

Boxing
 The ABGC Boxing program continues to serve youth interested in learning the techniques, control, and discipline taught by the good sport. Participants are able to safely learn how to defend themselves and release extra energy.
 
The ABGC has a full-size boxing ring at the ABGC Sports Center and trains athletes ages 7 and up with a full array of workout equipment. 

Click Here for a direct link to find out more information.  To sign up, call Coach Leo at 571-436-5983.

 

ABGC Video Partner Video Camera
From Amateur Sports to the Professionals, economical video services, with a touch of class! BC Productions produced the club overview clip at www.abgc.org
featuring ABGC's President Kip Germain.

Say that you were referred by ABGC and receive 10% off of our recruiting video.Quality video doesnt have to be expensive.

Contact:  [email protected]  or call us and talk to someone at: 703-862-6700

 

 

This same information can be found in the announcement section of our website at:

www.abgc.org 

 

If you need any assistance with this, please call our office at 703-941-4411.


Sincerely,

Kip Germain, President
Greg Germain, Vice-President
Julie Germain Thompson, Vice-President, Secretary-Treasurer
Annandale Boys & Girls Club
Articles:
Soccer, T-Ball, Coach Pitch
Soccer Day Camps
Atlantic Soccer Camp
Lacrosse
Boxing
Video Partner
2013 is the 54th Year for the ABGC!