East Lake Soccer Association

Sponser Today!

If you have the choice please support these businesses, these are the businesses that support you!

Printable flyer of Sponsor options (click) .
To Contact the Sponsorship Coordinator (click)
To Sponsor Now (click)


Thank You Sponsors!

Program Sponsor

(Red)

  Sponsor of the U10, U12 and U14 Age Groups.


Associates in Oral & Facial Surgery

 

Dr. Benjamin E First, DMD, PA
AIOFS.com
Stonebridge Professional Park
4156 Woodlands Parkway, Suite B
voice 727.786.9600

Recreational Sponsors

(Blue)


Xerographics

  Serving Tampabay since 1975
Chris Ghisson, GM
727-570-8868
Xerographics.com


Subway

  Brooker Creek Plaza
36160 East Lake Rd.
727-784-7827


Dimmitt Cadillac

  DimmittCadillac.com
Directions

Team Sponsors

(White)


Westshore Pizza

  westshorepizza.com


Exotic Motorcar

  Exoticmtrcrs.com
Directions


Cortes Construction

  CortesConstruction.com


Spring Valley School

 

SpringValleySchool.com
Directions


Vanguard Products Group

  VanguarPproductsGroup.com


Cortes Construction

  CortesConstruction.com

ELSA Friends (Team)

Albert Family Orthodontics

  AlbertFamilyOrtho.com


Cornerstone Financial Planners

 

"Because Experience & Integrity Matter Most"
4625 Little Rd.
Trinity, FL 34655
727-375-1112
cfpfl.com


Landrock
Landscape Design Center
  853 East Lake Rd S
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
727-938-2971
LandmarkNursery.com


Varsity Club

  EastLakeVarsityClub.com


Sunray Marine

 

sunraymarine.com
Holiday (727)942-7221
Largo (727)531-3012
Homosassa (352)795-9099
email: sunraymarine@msn.com


Arthur Rutenberg Homes

  ArthurRutenBergHomes.com


Big Cat Sports

  4958 Ridgemoor Blvd.
Palm Harbor, FL 34685
727-786-2442

 

Thank You Friends of ELSA

 
Crider Family
 
Jalo Family
 
Keefe Family
 
Leggio Family
 
Reeves Family
 
Sketch Family
 
Tuszynski Family
Go Steelers!
 

Youth Sports World ad

 

 

 


Key Information:

U6 Game Schedule (released)
U8 Game Schedule (released)
U10G+ Game Schedules (released)
Coach / Team List
Field Map
Practice Schedule
Picture Day Schedule
Team Page Instructions
VPP Refund Request
Player Waiver
Coach Form

 


Coaching Resources:

GYSA - Coaches Manual
ELSA U6-12 Recreational Soccer Curriculum
ELSA Goalkeeper Curriculum
Coaches Online Resource

 


Contacts

Geoff McLaughlin
Rec Director

 

Ann Doyle
Referee Assignor / Field Scheduler

 

Cynthia Malinoski
Uniform Coordinator

 

Teresa Bellmund
Picture Coordinator

 

Jeff Hausman
GYSA Coordinator

 

Open
VPP Coordinator

 

David Deib (GK)
Peter Budd
Sam Liberatore (GK)
Recreational Trainers

 

Ally Duran
U6 Age Group Coordinator

 

Michelle Papes
U8 Age Group Coordinator

 

Valerie Wade
U10 Age Group Coordinator

 

Meg Kohlhepp
U12+ Age Group Coordinator

 


SoccerXpert.com Soccer Drills, Tips and News

SoccerXpert.com Soccer Drills, Tips and News


 

 

 

Eastlake Fall Recreational Soccer

Congratulations Eastlake Arsenal!

Congratulations Sports Photo Inc Team on your 2008 U10 Boys GYSA victory

 

Picture Day, Saturday 11/21

The picture schedule is available here (click).  Order envelopes and schedules were delivered to your coaches previously, and should be in your hands by now. If you haven't received a picture envelope, extra's will be available on Saturday. 

 

Key Recreational Information

Governing

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Florida Youth Soccer Association Florida Youth Soccer Association (FSA), Our State League for both Recreational and Competitive Soccer.
Gulfcoast Youth Soccer Association Gulf Coast Youth Soccer Association (GYSA), Our Florida Region C Recreational League.

Documents / Forms

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Registration

VPP Program

East Lake Soccer Online system:

Coach Resources:

2009/10 Teams

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Age Division Description
U6
little kickers
Coed Ages 4-5 as of July 31, Coed, In-house (all games played at East Lake complex), 4 v 4, No Keeper, Maximum Roster 8, Ball Size #3, Four 8 Minute Quarters, Coaches are Referee, No Offside Penalty, Retake bad throw-ins until good one is made. Players may request (in the registration comment section): to play with a friend <or> practice on a specific day, we will try our best to accomodate these requests. Players may not request a specific team unless the parent is Coach, Assistant Coach or you are sponsoring the team.
U8 Coed Ages 6-7 as of July 31, Coed, In-house (all games played at East Lake complex), 5 v 5, No Keeper, Maximum Roster 10, Ball Size #3, No Offside Penalty, Four 12 Minute Quarters, Referee provided. Players may request (in the registration comment section): to play with a friend <or> practice on a specific day, we will try our best to accomodate these requests. Players may not request a specific team unless the parent is Coach, Assistant Coach or you are Sponsoring the team.
U10 Girls / Boys Ages 8-9 as of July 31, Girls and Boys play in separate divisions, Travel to other local clubs for Away Games, 6 v 6, Including Keeper, Maximum Roster 10, Blind Draft Team Selection, Ball Size #4, No Offside Penalty, Two 25 Minute Halves, One Center Referee, GYSA Cup Eligible (Coach/Parent Choice). Players may not request a specific team unless the parent is Coach, Assistant Coach or you are sponsoring the team (GYSA blind draft rules).
U12 Girls / Boys Ages 10-11 as of July 31, Girls and Boys play in separate divisions, Travel to other local clubs for Away Games, 8 v 8, Including Keeper, Maximum Roster 14, Blind Draft Team Selection, Ball Size #4, Two 30 Minute Halves, Referees provided, GYSA Cup Eligible (Coach/Parent Choice). Players may not request a specific team unless the parent is Coach, Assistant Coach or you are sponsoring the team (GYSA blind draft rules).
U14 Girls / Boys Ages 12-13 as of July 31, Girls and Boys play in separate divisions, Travel to other local clubs for Away Games, 11 v 11, Including Keeper, Maximum Roster 18, Blind Draft Team Selection, Ball Size #5, Two 35 Minute Halves, Full Field Size, Referees provided, GYSA Cup Eligible (Coach/Parent Choice). Players may not request a specific team unless the parent is Coach, Assistant Coach or you are sponsoring the team (GYSA blind draft rules).
U16 Girls / Boys East Lake will have both a U16 Girls and U16 Boys soccer team this year, roster spots are first come first serve so sign-up early before rosters are full. Ages 14-15 as of July 31, Girls and Boys play in separate divisions, Travel to other local clubs for Away Games, 11 v 11, Including Keeper, Maximum Roster 18, Blind Draft Team Selection, Ball Size #5, Two 40 Minute Halves, Full Field Size, Referees provided, GYSA Cup Eligible (Coach/Parent Choice). ELSA is fielding only one team in each division so the Blind Draft dosn't apply.
U19 Boys East Lake will have a U19 Boys soccer team this year, roster spots are first come first serve so sign-up early before rosters are full. Ages 16-18 as of July 31, Girls and Boys play in separate divisions, Travel to other local clubs for Away Games, 11 v 11, Including Keeper, Maximum Roster 18, Blind Draft Team Selection, Ball Size #5, Two 40 Minute Halves, Full Field Size, Referees provided, GYSA Cup Eligible (Coach/Parent Choice). ELSA is fielding only one team in each division so the Blind Draft dosn't apply.
Important Notes:
All Ages
  • Object of Season is Fun and Instruction
  • All players play at least 50% of each game
  • One weekday practice in season, and games on Saturday (days and times TBD)
  • Additional training available through Recreational Trainers, including Goalie Training!
  • Florida is hot, remember to bring water to all games and practices
  • ELSA provides coaches with 2 game balls and players a uniform, the player provides a practice ball, shin pads and cleats
  • Away Game Locations available at GYSA website, click on club to get address and directions.
  • No contesting Referee calls (objections raised with Referee Assignor ONLY)
  • Teams switch sides at the half
  • Spectators and Players line-up on opposite sides of the field, spectators should not sit with teams.
  • Coaches, players, or player substitutes shall not use profanity or make insulting or otherwise derogatory remarks or gestures to their own team, the opposing team, the Referees or to the spectators.
  • Please respect your Coach (a volunteer) by arriving on time to practices and 30 minutes before game times (unless the coach wants the team to assemble earlier). If you know you will miss a game or practice please let your coaches know before hand.

Pre-season (August - October)

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Date Description
Now Online player registration will be available in June.
August
Aug 15 (Sat) 12-2 PM player waiver and copy of Birth Certificate drop-off in person
Aug 26 (Wed) 6-8 PM player waiver and copy of Birth Certificate drop-off in person
Aug 27 (Thur) 6-8 PM player waiver and copy of Birth Certificate drop-off in person
Aug 29 (Sat) 12-2 PM player waiver and copy of Birth Certificate drop-off in person
September
Sep 7 Late Registration Fee $25 for sign-ups after this date
Sep 23 Blind Draft Completed, Players assigned to teams, information available to all online
Sep 27, 2pm Pre-season Mandatory Coaches Meeting at ELSA fields, Practice location and times assigned, equipment distributed, Coaches form and copy of drivers license collected, Coaches Contact players
Fri For an additional $75 train with Diego Viera and staff, Clinic runs for 5 Friday nights prior to team practices. Interested players can register online.
October
Oct 12 practice begins (see practice field map), 1 weekday day, Coaches may request Rec Trainer assistance for October, In-Season Rec Trainer schedule posted online (including Goalie Clinics)
Oct 15 Sign-ups after 10/15 we cannot guarantee uniforms in time for 1st games. We will try to expediate the order but no guarantee.
Oct 22 Signed player waiver and copy of Birth Certificate must be received in preparation for games beginning in November. Players who submit paperwork after this date are not eligible to play in first Games.
Oct 25 Game Schedules Posted Online, Player Passes for U10+ teams distributed to coaches in Coaches Mailbox @ ELSA
Oct 28 Coaches/Players receive uniforms and Goalie Jerseys

2009/10 Season (November - February)

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Date Description
November
Nov 7

Games (#1), Opening Day, First Games and FUN!

Nov 14 Games (#2)
Nov 20 Games for U6 and U8 (see schedule)
Nov 21 Games (#3), Coaches discuss with players and parents entry in GYSA Cup Activities (available to U10 and older teams)
Picture Day Schedule
Nov 28 No Games Thanksgiving Break
December
Dec 5 Games (#4)
Dec 12 Games (#5)
Dec 14

Deadline for GYSA Cup Sign-up U10+ teams, Teams that sign-up MUST attend
Coaches sign up your teams at GYSA website, no prior approval required from ELSA, know your team number.

Date TBD

Receive Picture orders (pick-up at Big Cat Sports, Ridgemoor Plaza, click for directions)

Dec 19 Games (#6)
January
Jan 2 No Games Winter Break / New Years
Jan 9 Games (#7)
Jan 16 Games (#8)
Jan 23 Games (#9)
Jan 30 Games (#10)
February
Feb 6 Games (#11)
Feb 13
Games (#12), End of Regular Season, Trophies Delivered to Coaches, Pizza Available for Team Parties.
Post Season GYSA Tournament
Feb 17 Mandatory Coaches Meeting for GYSA (teams that signed-up)
Feb 20, 21 GYSA Cup U14+ Round Robin Round
GYSA Cup U10-U12 Jamboree Weekend
Feb 27, 28 GYSA Cup U14+ Quarter Finals
Feb 28 GYSA Cup U14+ Semi-Finals (tentative)
Mar 6, 7 GYSA Cup U14+ Finals (tentative)

Misc...

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Recreational Soccer Pictures Now Available

Individual and team pictures taken on November 8th are now available. Big Cat Sports a long time friend of East Lake Soccer Association is hosting the pick-up site for pictures until January 2nd. Pictures are available at the store during regular business hours, this provides parents with the most flexibility when picking up pictures.

  • Big Cat Sports

    Ridgemoor Plaza
    4958 Ridgemoor Blvd
    Palm Harbor, FL 34685

    727-786-2442

    Hours:

    Mon/Tue/Wed - 11am to 6pm
    Thur - 11am to 7pm
    Fri - 11am to 6pm
    Saturday - 10am to 6 pm
    Sunday - CLOSED


    Ridgemoor Plaza is the plaza off East Lake Rd that also contains Starbucks and Hollywood Video. The smaller shopping center south of Publix.
    Pictures can be picked up individually or teams can send the team parent to pick-up packages (and deliver) for the entire team. If you are picking up the entire teams pictures be sure and let everyone on the team know who has pictures. If you have not heard from your team parent about pictures plan on picking up pictures at Big Cat Sports.
  • This years Photo Vendor is Sports Photo Inc . The contact information for the photo vendor are included INSIDE every photo package. If you have a question or issue with your photo's call the vendor directly using the number provided. The company is very responsive and can help you right away.
  • Sponsor Plaques are being delivered individually and are not located at Big Cat. If you have a question about sponsor plaques contact geoff@csd1.com .
  • After January 2nd remaining pictures will be picked up and delivered to coaches boxes for delivery.
 

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