September 14, 2004

UYSA to Conduct Free Youth Soccer Clinic

UYSA and State Technical Director Greg Maas are offering a free youth soccer clinic at Lone Peak Park on Friday, September 24th from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Children ages 5 to 14 who are registered members of UYSA are welcome to attend. Players need to bring a ball, water and wear appropriate soccer attire. Prizes and giveaways will be provided by US Youth Soccer.

The UYSA free clinic is in conjunction with the national celebration of youth soccer through Youth Soccer Month - Celebrating Soccer in America. Instruction for the free clinic will be provided by Greg Maas, and other UYSA State Staff and Olympic Development Program (ODP) Coaches.

Interest in the sport of soccer is at its highest levels ever in the United States, with more than 19 million children ages 6-19, participating regularly. In fact, more children are participating in organized soccer than peewee football, youth basketball or Little League baseball.

Recognizing the impact and importance the sport of soccer plays in the day-to-day lives of America's families, US Youth Soccer, the nation's largest youth sports organization is spearheading Youth Soccer Month - Celebrating Soccer in America, this September.

For more information on Youth Soccer Month please visit www.YouthSoccerMonth.org.

What: UYSA Free Youth Soccer Clinic - Ages 5 to 14
Where: Lone Peak Park 10140 South 700 East Sandy, Utah
When: 7:00 to 9:00 PM (under the lights)
For more information: Utah Youth Soccer Association (801) 268-3365 x100

About Youth Soccer Month - The national celebration of Youth Soccer in America. More than 19 million children ages 6-19 regularly participate in soccer in the United States, more than peewee football, youth basketball or Little League baseball. Recognizing the impact and importance the sport of soccer plays in the day-to-day lives of America's families, US Youth Soccer is spearheading Youth Soccer Month - Celebrating Soccer in America.

About US Youth Soccer - The Game for ALL Kids!® is the largest youth sports organization in the United States and largest member of the US Soccer Federation, registers more than 3.2 million players annually, ages 5 to 19, in 55 member state associations. US Youth Soccer programs provide a fun, safe and healthy environment for players at every level of the game.