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Welcome to the home of Northfield Soccer!
No In House program on Thursday, July 2nd
Due to the July 4th holiday, there will be no In House soccer on Thursday, July 2nd.  Enjoy a break from soccer and a terrific long holiday weekend.  See you on Tuesday, July 7th when In House resumes.

 The NSA is a volunteer-run organization.
OUR MISSION: The NSA promotes the game of soccer for all individuals in the Northfield, Minnesota, area with special emphasis on youth players. We promote education, self-esteem, diversity and teamwork in a safe, positive environment, allowing players to develop to their fullest potential in soccer and in life.
 
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High School Camps Continue Week of June 29
by posted 06/27/2009
 

A U-14 Girls' team 1 player fires the ball downfield.
Students entering grades 9 through 12 this fall have four more opportunities for soccer camps, beginning Monday, June 29.

To register or for more information, click on the Documents tab of this website, scroll to the bottom and see "Soccer Camps Brochure."

CONTACT INFO: Troy Cohrs,  612-280-7857  (cell);  507-664-2044  (home); or e-mail Troy at

Scholarships available upon request!

June 29-July 1: Session 1 of High School Camp, 9 a.m. to noon, $55

June 29-July 2: Shooting Camp 1, noon to 2 p.m., $30 (goalies are free)

July 6-July 10: Session 2 of High School Camp, 9 a.m. to noon, $55

July 6-July 10: Shooting Camp 2, noon to 2 p.m., $30 (goalies are free)

Bring your own ball to camp.

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YMCA to Offer ′Wee Soccer′ this Summer
by posted 06/27/2009
 

What’s more fun than soccer and preschoolers? Two separate programs are being offered for 3 year olds and for U4 (four year olds). This is a collaboration with the Northfield Soccer Association. Practice and Games will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evening for 14 sessions.

To register online, visit the website of the Northfield Area Family YMCA or call 507-645-0088. 

Wee 3 Soccer (3 year olds)
U4 Soccer (4 year olds)
Running now, through July 30
Tue & Thur 5:30-6:15 pm
Location: Sibley Soccer Fields
Members:   $35            Nonmembers: $60
 
Virginia Kaczmarek
Executive Director
Northfield Area Family YMCA
519 Division Street
Northfield, MN 55057
507-645-0088
507-645-8188 (fax)
507-301-2653 (cell)

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Recycle Plastic at Home Games
by posted 06/26/2009
 

The U-15 girls' team caught in a reflective moment.
Thanks to former NSA Board President Kevin O'Connell, we now have recycling containers at the Spring Creek fields.

It's a great addition to the NSA's "Grassroots Recycling" program, which works like this:

Assign a family to each home game. Then ask a player's parent to bring a large container or bags to that game. Collect the plastic water and juice bottles from your own team and the opposing team. If the recycling containers at the fields are full, take home the plastic from your game and recycle it in the large blue-and-yellow containers that the City of Northfield now provides to each residence.

Questions? Have a better solution? Please e-mail .

TODAY'S SOCCER PLAYERS WILL THANK US TOMORROW!

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Minnesota Thunder introduces new youth pass
by posted 06/25/2009
 

A U-14 C-3 girls' player charges toward the ball.
The Minnesota Thunder pro soccer team is alerting soccer associations throughout the state about its new recession-friendly pass for kids under 18:

Now, with great pride, the Minnesota Thunder introduces a season-long "Shield Pass" for youth 18 and under. A mere $20 will get your child into as many games as they want in 2009 for EITHER the Thunder or Lightning. Not only is it a great deal, but ticket prices for parents now start at $5.

With theses prices and an amazing new soccer specific OUTDOOR stadium atmosphere , it's one of the best values in Minnesota professional sports!  www.mnthunder.com
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Adaptive Soccer Program Begins in Northfield
by posted 06/20/2009
 

COMMUNITY ADAPTIVE SOCCER PROGRAM LAUNCHED IN NORTHFIELD
All are welcome, Sundays, 6:30 p.m.
SPRING CREEK FIELDS

We are excited to announce that a TOPSoccer adaptive soccer program is coming to Northfield!  This program is sponsored by the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association and is geared for athletes with special needs who are 8 years and older, including adults.

All players and families are invited to join us for our kick-off event this Sunday, June 14, at 6:30 p.m.

 

 

WHO CAN PLAY: If you or anyone you know has a family member with special needs who would like to play soccer, or a friend or family member who would like to volunteer to support these athletes on Sunday evenings, please let them know about this opportunity.

WHEN AND WHERE: We will meet regularly at the Amerman Pavilion at the Spring Creek Fields. This Sunday will begin with a brief informational meeting, then a little practice and a game.

GET INVOLVED!

  • To volunteer as a coach or coach’s helper, contact Ivan Woyno, MYSA Development Administrator, at  952-252-1688 or
  • To register contact Lynn Miland, Northfield TopSoccer Coordinator at .or call  507-645-6776 
  • (Letters of recommendation are issued to youth wishing to earn volunteer hours for their resume.)
  • To make a donation to the TOPSoccer program contact Candace Daley, MYSA Executive Director, at  952-252-1687 .

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In House photo order forms available
by posted 06/16/2009
 
Order forms for in-house soccer photos are available to download and print on the In-House Program forms and information page or click here.

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Remember Photography capturing NSA season
by posted 06/11/2009
 

The U-15 boys C-1 goalkeeper prepares to fire a shot down the field.
Professional photographer and devoted soccer mom Marie Frederickson (mother of former NHS standout goalkeeper Steven Schnorr) has launched Remember Photography in Northfield. She's also launched an exciting collaboration with the Northfield Soccer Association.

Marie will be attending home games at the Spring Creek fields and also is available to be hired for group shoots and for soccer tournaments, provided the team pays her expenses. In exchange for our promotion of her services, she will donate a portion of her profits to the NSA.

To view more photos, or to purchase photos, please contact Marie directly: 612-703-0033 or 

www.rememberphotography.net

User name: nfield
Password: soccer
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Team outings: Can everyone afford to pay?
by posted 06/02/2009
 

The U-14 C-2 boys' team huddles before a game.
Soccer season is in full swing, and it’s heartening to see teams bonding over outings like trips to Dairy Queen or pizza parties after the game.

The NSA board asks coaches and coordinators, however, to be aware that these excursions may not be affordable for all families. None of us wants a player to feel left out. Please be prepared, as a coach or coordinator, to make arrangements for players who can’t afford the expense.
 
Be aware, also, of any dietary restrictions for players, whether those restrictions are due to health or religious practices. Northfield is blessed with increasing diversity, and the NSA asks coaches and coordinators — as leaders in our program — to be sensitive to what that means.
 
Finally, if in doubt, ask any member of the NSA board! We would welcome the opportunity to offer guidance on matters of building community in an increasingly diverse town.

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Reminders for Game Reschedules at Spring Creek
by posted 05/23/2009
 

A U-12 player finds his way past an opponent.
The rescheduling of home games at Spring Creek fields is going well this year. Thanks to the coordinators who are getting clear and complete information to the NSA rescheduler:
 
And thanks, too, to experienced coordinators Patsy Yurek and Lori Muhlenbruck for helping to explain the new MYSA procedures.
 
Here are a few reminders to managers and coaches that will help things keep running smoothly:
 
1)      Please send an e-mail to as soon as you know that you need to reschedule a game – even if you don’t yet know the reschedule date. That allows referee coordinator Hank Tetreault to cancel the referees who are scheduled to work.
 
2)      Once you have confirmed the new date, time and field with the NSA game rescheduler, you must alert the MYSA. This step is new this year! It is the responsibility of the home team to alert the MYSA – even if the opposing team requested the change.
 
3)      Go to www.mnyouthsoccer.org/hellopage1.cfm and log in under “managers,” using your team password. Then go to “reschedule” and click which game you want to reschedule. You’ll be walked through the details. The MYSA will send a requesting e-mail to the opposing team, which has to log in and accept the change. Then the MYSA will send a confirmation e-mail back to you that the requested change was accepted.

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Key volunteers needed for NSA board
by posted 05/20/2009
 

A U-10 Boys' team 2 player puts his all into the game.
Volunteers needed to lead NSA's efforts in fund-raising, coordinating boys' and girls' traveling teams

The Northfield Soccer Association wants to recruit more soccer parents or other adults interested in soccer to serve on the NSA board. Interested? Attending our board meetings the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.

Key positions to fill include:
* Coordinator for Girls' and Boys' Traveling Teams: These essential positions, currently filled by Craig Hall and Simon Tyler, respectively, oversee tryouts, team composition and other important details for the traveling teams.

* Fundraising and Sponsorships: Help the NSA to recruit corporate sponsors, especially for the in-house teams, and to raise money in general for the association.

Interested? Contact any NSA board member (see the "About the NSA" tab at the top of this page) or e-mail

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Parent feedback essential all year-round
by posted 05/01/2009
 

The Girls' U-11 team battles it out at Spring Creek fields.
Here are some of the ideas that parents have submitted to the NSA. If you'd like to submit your own ideas, e-mail or click the "feedback" button on the left:

* "I think a fun way to fundraise for the scholarship program would be to make a game between traveling coaches and traveling all-stars a yearly occurrence. Keep it simple: Each team sends two or three players, and we get a coach or two from each team, reserve a field, recruit some volunteer refs and we're set. Players could walk around collecting money from spectators, and we can have a donation amount." Interested in this idea? Contact Mary Foote at or 612-730-9349.

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