Well, our 2010 soccer season is off to a great start.  Already, over 200 kids have signed up for this program.  Our next and final registration date is Saturday, January 9th, from 10-1 at the park district building, 15601 S. Central.

 If you need to, you may sign up at any time from now until January 30 at the park district.  The forms are there to fill out, and the ladies at the front desk are very helpful.  (Thanks Laurie, Stephanie, and Cindy!)

Any questions can be directed to this email:  ofsoccer@sbcglobal.net 

In July of 2009, a former OFPD soccer player and referee was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.  Ms. Julia Janes and her family have been involved in the soccer program for many years.  Julia was a referee for the games at Gaelic this year, and also played on the girls' Oak Forest High School soccer team.  She is now going through chemo treatments to fight this thing.  There will be a walk to fight Kids' Cancer on September 12.  The walk is held at Lincoln Park Grove 13, and is called "Cure Search 2 Mile Walk to Conquer Kids' Cancer.  The website is http://host.curesearch.org/goto/walkforjulia  or call 78-301-5263.  Keep Julia and her family in your prayers! 

Tryouts are being held on June 20th at Jesk Park, Ridgeland and Victoria Dr. from 11am -12 pm.

This team is for GIRLS ages 14 and 15.  A more competitive approach to soccer will be practiced.  Coaches are Vince Caprio and Andrew Sobieski.  Contact Coach Vince at 630-886-6560.

Also forming is a team for 10 and 11 year old BOYS.  John Doolin and Martin Roche are the coaches.  Please email ofsoccer@sbcglobal.net to show your interest.   

So, what do you need to know about the Soccer Picnic?  For one thing, it is Sunday, July 12 at 11:30 in Central Park.  There will be tables reserved for each team.  Bring a lawn chair if you want to be comfortable!  There will be food for purchase from Ken & Dicks, Sno cones from the Oak Forest Stars travel soccer team, games, prizes, inflatable slides, tattoos, and a raffle table with some really great prizes.  Representatives from the Chicago Fire will be on hand to give out tickets to the Oak Forest night on July 18th, and also to sign up for Soccer Camp, August 3-7.

Trophies are passed out at 2:30, and the Coaches Vs. refs game will be held at Leonard Field at 3:30. A fun time for all -- Don't miss it! 

OUR PRIMARY GOAL IS FOR EVERY PLAYER

TO HAVE FUN AND IMPROVE THEIR SOCCER SKILLS.

 THE LEAGUE'S PHILOSOPHY  IS 

TO FOSTER A POSITIVE, SUPPORTIVE ATMOSPHERE 

SO THAT EVERY PLAYER CAN HAVE A GREAT EXPERIENCE.