EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA YOUTH SOCCER A

Eastern pennsylvania youth soccer directly operates various competitions: the indoor cup series and the outdoor cups (state championships). Certain levels of the state cups tournament are part of national competitions. These are open tournaments for our travel members. Fees collected go to the operating expenses of the events,including travel stipends for teams and officials that advance to the regional or national levels of the tournament. The state cups are the crown jewel of our association with well over 1000 teams participating each spring. The cups culminate with a festival like event featuring 36 championship games in one location. We have had as many as 6 teams reach the national championships. This was the secound most teams by any state in the country.(continued on schedule o)

Eastern pennsylvania youth soccer's camp programs are available to all children in our association. The focus is on player development and enhancing their skills to compete at various levels. Day camps and team training camps are held at various locations throughout the state in cooperation with the member clubs. 300+ players at 5 locations were provided training during the summer months. Holiday vacation camps, and technical training sessions were offered indoors over winter months to nearly 200 kids. The resident camp is held on a college campus providing dormitory space for overnight stays. Over 600 players attended this past year. Aside from soccer training, players were taught about nutrition and fitness by local experts. Many of our odp staff work as instructors along with a certified athletic trainer. The players also learn about time management and how to live independently on a college campus. Fees collected supplement other programs throughout the organization including camp scholarships which assisted approximately 15 children.