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Tag: Youth Soccer

Summertime Soccer is BACK

Youth Soccer clubs excitedly planning to hit the field this summer Vaccination numbers rising, case numbers are falling, and mask mandates are dropping across the nation. That means outdoor youth soccer is BACK for the summer of 2021. Memorial Day weekend is the “unofficial start of summer.” The same weekend also is the unofficial kickoff […]

San Diego County: Game on! Other SoCal counties: not quite yet

After the recent escalation in the battle to get young athletes back on the fields, a San Diego County judge has ruled that high school and youth sports in San Diego can resume with some restrictions and conditions. Youth Sports Guidelines Based on COVID-19 Case Numbers On the same day as the San Diego County […]

Temperature Rising in Debate over Youth Soccer in San Diego #LetThemPlay

Surf Soccer Club hit with Cease & Desist order from San Diego County Health Officials Young athletes have been hitting the fields in 48 states. But not in California. California’s emergency COVID-19 health orders have kept young athletes from their sports for almost a year. Multiple scientific studies have shown that outdoor sports are safe. […]

Juventus Academy Boston is Ready to Ring in 2021

To close out 2020 and ring in 2021, we would like to introduce the SoccerNation family to Juventus Academy Boston. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Juventus Academy Boston (@juventusacademyboston) We asked the Bill Altieri, Club President, to tell us more about their club and how they are impacting the lives of […]

Checking in with Arizona Arsenal, Back on the Fields

Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club has been enjoying their “new normal.” Kids and their coaches are on the fields enjoying the outdoors and the sports they love. SoccerNation checked in Director of Coaching, David Belfort, to learn more about what’s happening out in Arizona. Shutdowns began March 11th SN: How long were club operations shut down […]

Tournament Update: Attack Summer Classic 2020, Cancelled

California youth sports still have no projected date for when competitive games can resume. Recently, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new classification system for counties. The old numbered system is gone. The new blueprint for re-opening is color-coded. Californians can use THIS SITE to check the status of economic and social sectors. Youth Sports, […]

The 2020 Tournament Shuffle

California recently clarified health and safety guidelines for youth sports competitions. Read the guidelines HERE. “Youth Sports Must Comply with Cohorting [stable groups] and Physical Distancing Requirements, with an Emphasis on Physical Conditioning and Skill-Building.” In other words, soccer clubs can continue with their “camps.” Practices and drills that emphasize fitness and drills can continue. […]

Attack Summer Classic 2020 Offers RISK-FREE Registration for Teams

Health and Safety First Under current California health mandates, soccer tournaments are not allowed. Teams can conduct socially-distanced drills and practices. Scrimmages between two teams, however, can’t even happen. Many California summer tournaments, like Copa Del Mar, have been cancelled for 2020. The latest guidelines for soccer training: Max group size: 12, not counting coaches. […]

SD Youth Soccer Practices Can Begin Immediately. Soccerloco is open for you!

Late Friday, the San Diego Board of Supervisors announced that California would be allowing “youth camps” to begin. When California Governor Gavin Newsom released his guidance for counties, recommendations for “camps,” under which youth sports fall, were a start date no earlier than June 12th: San Diego Soccer Players, However, Can Hit the Practice Fields […]

Lasting Legacy: Christopher Ortega

Christopher Ortega grew up on the soccer fields of San Diego and SoCal. When Christopher was a young player, his father, Dan Ortega, coached and mentored him from a recreational level all the way to Nado Select in Coronado. As Christopher grew and his talent flourished, he went on to play for Nomads Soccer Club, Surf Soccer, Arsenal FC, and LA Galaxy Academy. He […]

UPDATE: Game On San Diego Proposal Is Still Sitting on Newsom’s Desk

Last week, SoccerNation explained the origins of San Diego County’s “Game On San Diego” proposal. The plan to return young athletes to the practice field was sent to California Governor Gavin Newsom by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. Plan Summary: Sports organizations must follow CDC guidelines and submit safety plans to San Diego […]

Surf Cup Announces New Socially Distanced Dates for Summer 2020. Applications open now.

Today, May 20, Surf Cup Sports released details for Summer Surf Cup Events in 2020. Anticipating a phased re-opening, but with an eye towards health and safety, tournament weekends have been rescheduled and spread across multiple weekends. Surf Cup Sports said in a statement, “After careful consideration, acknowledgment of the phased re-opening and input from […]

UPDATE: San Diego’s Plan for Returning Kids to Practice Passes 4-1

Yesterday SoccerNation described San Diego County’s plan to return young athletes to the practice fields. Plan passes through the SD Board of Supervisors on 4-1 vote. Now, San Diego awaits Governor Newsom’s response. The “Game On San Diego” plan was thoughtfully crafted with safety and multiple sports in mind. Supervisor Kristin Gaspar collected input from […]

SF GLENS WEBINAR SERIES BEGINS MAY 12

Zoom with domestic and international coaches, scouts, and former players. Open to everyone in soccer community SF Glens has arranged for a series of Zoom calls, open to everyone in the soccer world. An eclectic and accomplished lineup of domestic and international coaches, scouts, and former players make up this year’s edition of the SF Glens […]