A.To promote, encourage, and improve the standard of soccer at all levels within the community.
B.To provide a forum for discussion of issues relevant to the needs of the game, its participants and fans.
C.To promote public and community awareness of soccer through the dissemination of information and coordinated activities between all soccer organizations.
SJSC contact for more information -
Randy Padgett
Soccer Club President
St. Johns Soccer Club
PO Box 97
St. Johns, MI 48879
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Spirit bracelets for purchase as a fundraiser for club
Hello SJSC Families,
We are currently offering St Johns Spirit bracelets from Pura Vida for purchase as a fundraiser for the club.
We will be collecting orders now through Friday, April 23rd. The cost is $6 per bracelet. Orders will be delivered approximately 8 weeks from the final order being placed on Saturday, April 24th.
Please follow this link and complete the order form if you are interested in supporting the club. We will be in contact with you shortly after to coordinate payment.
SJSC will continue with practices this week and next as scheduled per the guidance of MSYSA below.
SJSC CASL Team Coaches (U9-U19) will be working on game schedules as some clubs have been impact by the 2 week shut down in their community effecting some divisions.
Academy Teams (U4-U8) will begin games the weekend of April 24, as we have more work to break down the age groups into smaller numbers to manage game flow better.
BEGIN MSYSA LATEST COMMUNICATION
April 13, 2021
Dear Club and League Representatives:
On Friday, April 9, 2021, Governor Whitmer requested youth sports consider a suspension of in-person activities, such as practices and games, for two (2) weeks. In brief, we’re confident our affiliated clubs and leagues will continue their efforts to comply with MSYSA’s return-to-play (RTP) guidelines and associated risk mitigation strategies. As such, MSYSA is not mandating a statewide two (2) week suspension of youth soccer activities. Affiliated clubs and leagues may consider this type of decision, locally, based on conditions. Given the Governor’s recent request, MSYSA encourages affiliated clubs and leagues to check with their respective communities and/or local school districts on field availability over the next few weeks.
Participation in youth soccer across the state continues to be completely voluntary. Also, the MDHHS weekly testing mandate for all players (ages 13-19) remains in effect. Those unable to comply with our RTP guidelines and MDHHS Emergency Orders, are not to participate. Per the RTP guidelines, all players, team officials, referees and spectators must wear facial coverings at all times upon arrival to, departure from and during MSYSA activities. Should MSYSA receive reports of players not consistently wearing facial coverings over their mouth and nose, players intentionally pulling their facial coverings down, and/or team officials/spectators not wearing facial coverings, etc., the pausing of specific team/club activities and/or a statewide stoppage is likely.
At this time, MSYSA encourages clubs/teams to limit the number of spectators at games and tournaments to two (2) spectators per player. Clubs/teams should also encourage parents/guardians not to be on the sidelines during practices and trainings. In addition, the use of gyms and confined indoor spaces in not encouraged or recommended.
MSYSA further recommends against the carpooling of individuals to practices, games and tournaments with others from outside the family household, and large ‘team’ social gatherings at hotels and/or restaurants. Finally, group (team) photos should only take place when players and team officials are wearing facial coverings over their mouth and nose.
Please continue to monitor our website and social media platforms for updates.
Sincerely,
Thomas Faro
Executive Director
cc.: MSYSA Board of Directors
END MSYSA COMMUNICATION
Thank you,
Randy Padgett
SJSC
989-66-1610
rvpadgett@gmail.com
Latest Communication from - Michigan State Youth Soccer Association (MSYSA)
April 9, 2021
Dear Club and League Representatives:
Today, Governor Whitmer requested youth sports consider a voluntary suspension of in-person activities, such as practices and games, in Michigan for the next two weeks. The presence of COVID-19 variants, COVID-19 ‘fatigue’ and non-compliance with MDHHS Emergency Orders, such as masking and social distancing, are contributing to the increase in positive cases.
For now, practices, games and tournament matches affiliated with the Michigan State Youth Soccer Association (MSYSA) may proceed through Monday, April 12, 2021. However, MSYSA strongly urges those participants that may have practices, games and tournament matches tonight, over the weekend, and on Monday, to increase their efforts to comply with all MSYSA return-to-play (RTP) guidelines and the risk mitigation strategies as specifically outlined in our April 8, 2021 communication. For those unable to comply, or for those who do not wish to comply with our RTP guidelines and risk mitigation strategies, they are not to participate.
Unlike other sports, soccer is predominately played outdoors. As a result of Governor Whitmer’s press conference, MSYSA is in the process of reviewing our RTP guidelines. Please anticipate an electronic communication from MSYSA on Tuesday (AM), April 13, 2021 as it relates to a potential pause on MSYSA affiliated (indoor/outdoor) activities at that time.
End MSYSA Communication
For now SJSC will continue team practices scheduled for Monday, 4/12/2021. A new communication will be sent after the MSYSA news on Tuesday to update everyone going forward.
Parents who are willing to referee games only involving their children can now become certified referees. They would only work as an AR (not the center position) and only games involving their children when a full set of referees are not available. These certified "volunteer" club referees would be paid for their services. The State has sent out this information:
The MRC is going to be certifying referees throughout the season, therefore, if you get any teams who want to certify adults, please have them go to https://www.michiganrefs.org/become-a-referee/ to start the certification process.
After completing the initial SafeSport and course in the US Soccer Learning Center, they will need to sign up for a Zoom class and complete the online modules in Game Officials before they can start to officiate. The Zoom classes are currently set for the following dates and times:
Saturday, April 10, 2021 from 7:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Sunday, April 18, 2021 from 7:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
Wednesday, April 21, 2021 from 7:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
In May and June, there are projected to be two classes per month.
If interested in any of the listed positions/Duties, contact Randy Padgett @ rvpadgett@gmail.com.
Position/Major Responsibilities
Current State
Open/Filled
When?
Workload
Notes
BOARD MEMBERS
Responsible for oversight of Club and officers
Board meetings held every other month starting in January.
(1) PRESIDENT
Direct overall activities of Club
Act as focal point for business with outside parties, Council and CASL
Oversees administrative support areas and Director of Coaching
Guide and Manage Soccer Complex development and ongoing support
Currently Filled
Year Around
High
(1) VICE PRESIDENT
Works in conjunction with our Director of Coaching to organize Player Development
Responsible for timely and effective external Club communication. Works with webmaster to provide news items for the Club website and social media platforms
Coordinate club participation in community events such as Home Coming Parade
Open
Year Around
High
(1)TREASURER
Maintain financial records
Process all checks and deposits
Prepare financial reports for Board meetings
Responsible for overall financial status of Club
Open
Year Around
Medium
(1)SECRETARY
Handle Board meeting minutes
Maintain Club calendar
Help with Player Registration and Player Document organization
Open
Year Around
Low
(5)MEMBER AT LARGE
Individuals willing to help board members fulfill their duties and individuals willing to help the club with necessary tasks and commitments.
1 Open
Year Around
Low
Position/Major Responsibilities
Current State
Open/Filled
When?
Workload
Notes
CLUB VOLUNTEERS
Necessary Critical and Special committees
WEBMASTER
Maintain website
Provide and maintain security access for users
Create player registrations for each season
Maintain Club Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts
Currently Filled
Year Around
High
EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR
Inventory equipment at beginning of each season
Order new equipment as necessary
Conduct equipment turn-in and handout
Open
Seasonal
Low
FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR
Responsible for overall fundraising direction/efforts of Club
Work with fundraising vendors
Coordinate distribution/collection processes
Recommend new fundraising ideas
Currently
Filled
Year Around
Medium
SPONSORSHIP COORDINATOR
Solicit businesses for sponsorship
Generate and implement ideas to increase sponsorship proceeds
Open
Year Around
Medium
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
Develop and implement ideas to increase membership
Expand Club name around our community and outlying areas
Develop and implement ideas for community involvement of Club
Open
Year Around
Medium
VOLUNTEER RECRUITER
Contact members to discuss volunteer opportunities
Fill open positions
Maintain record of family volunteer efforts
Maintain volunteer job descriptions
Open
Year Around
Medium
PICTURE COORDINATOR
Schedule date/time with teams and photographer
Attend photo day to help troubleshoot
Distribute pictures
Recommend changes to picture vendor, if necessary
Open
Seasonal
Low
Position/Major Responsibilities
Current State
Open/Filled
When?
Workload
Notes
COMPLEX VOLUNTEERS
The SJSC Soccer Complex requires many man hours to update, maintain and grow the functionality and standard of its fields and supporting structures/systems.
FIELD AVAILABILITY COORDINATOR
Manage and Maintain online document that is shared by all coaches for field availability
Open
Seasonal
Low
(3)Field Manager
Inspect the field once a week, making sure goals are secure, nets are locked in, corner flags are undamaged and there is no trash around.
2 Open (7v7 & 11v11)
Seasonal
Low
Steve O'Rourke - 9v9
(3-5)Field Layout / Lining & Set Up
Layout fields at the beginning of each season, includes help with initial line painting
Open
Seasonal
Low
(1-3)Field line painter
Maintain line painting equipment
Initial line painting and continued line maintenance throughout the season.
Open
Seasonal
Low
(3-5)Field Maintenance
Perform field maintenance weekly as needed, which includes:
Mowing
Over-seeding
Topdressing
Aerating and Rolling
Spraying/spreading fertilizing and/or weed killer
Removing garbage and other tasks as requested by Field Manager.
Handle basic equipment maintenance needs
Help with assessing equipment needs and researching ideas, processes and technology for efficient operation of complex maintenance operation
Open
Seasonal
High
Complex Watering/Irrigation Crew
Setup, configure, maintain and run soccer complex watering/irrigation system as often and needed and in coordination with field maintenance schedules.
