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Welcome To Soccer In Grimsby, Ontario
Grimsby is a scenic community of 24,000 located in the heart of the Niagara Peninsula, nestled between the south shore of Lake Ontario and the Niagara escarpment. We are approximately 30 minutes from Niagara Falls and one hour from Toronto. Visit Town of Grimsby website. The Grimsby Town Youth Soccer Club Inc. was founded in 1973 with a handful of teams and has grown to serve over 1,700 youth from pre-school through to young adult.
To email the GTYSC, click here: Contact GTYSC
To email the webmaster, click here: Contact Webmaster
To email any member of the GTYSC volunteer executive, scroll down to "2010 GTYSC Club Management Contacts" and click on the email link of the name/board position you wish to contact.
PRIVACY STATEMENT:The Grimsby Town Youth Soccer Club collects personal information from soccer registrants. It is understood that any registrant can contact the Grimsby Town Youth Soccer Club to review the information on file and if necessary can correct any and all information. It is understood that all information on file is not provided or given to any other organizations other than our soccer governing bodies. The information is for soccer purposes only and not to be used for any other purpose.
NOTICE OF WARNING: There is potential risk in training and participating in any sport and we have tried to create a safe environment. Our coaches have established rules for participation; proper conduct on or about the playing fields must be followed.
Scroll down for Winter Coaching Clinics.
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Tuesday, December 15
2010 Registration
Player registration forms for 2010 have been mailed to all players from last season. Please return these by mail without delay. (a 2009 tax receipt is attached for all players under 16 years of age).
For new players with our club, an in person registration will take place THIS Saturday February 13, 9am ~ noon at the clubhouse Oakes Rd.
New players may download a form, complete the details and either bring it in on February 13th in person or mail it in with approiate fees, earlier if preferred. (New players- proof of age required).
2010 Coaches please note-- house league applications are now available (scroll down)
Travel team coaches positions are still available for Boys U8, U11, U15, U16. Travel team coaches positions are still available for Girls U8, U11, U16, U17, U18.
Saturday, December 12
2010 Player Registration Form
Handout:
2010 Player Registration Form
Saturday, December 12
2010 Coach Application Form
GTYSC can only exist through the dedication of our volunteers. All individuals wishing to apply for the 2010 season as a coach, assistant coach, or manager please download the coach application form below and mail in to the club without delay. Thank you.
Handout:
2010 Coach Application Form
Saturday, December 12
2010 Sponsor Application Form
Soccer in Grimsby is available and affordable as a result of the generous support of our sponsors. If you wish to sponsor a team for the 2010 season, please download the form below and mail in to the club. Many thanks.
Handout:
2010 Sponsor Application Form
Saturday, December 12
2010 Soccer Program Summary & fees
The GTYSC soccer programs for 2010 welcome the following categories and age groups:
Youth Preschool --------------------- 4 years old ---------------born in 2006
Youth Soccer School ----------------- 5 years old---------------born in 2005
Youth Minor Tykes ------------------- 6 years old---------------born in 2004
Youth Major Tykes ------------------ 7 years old---------------born in 2003
Youth Girls House League Divisions --- U8 ~ U18----------------born 1992 ~ 2002
Youth Boys House League Divisions --- U8 ~ U18----------------born 1992 ~ 2002
Youth Travel Program - Boys or Girls Rec or Comp U9 ~ U18 ---born 1992 ~ 2002
Adult Snr. Girls House League 19 ~ 29 born 1981 ~1991
Adult Snr. Boys House League 19 ~ 29 born 1981 ~ 1991
Adult Snr. Ladies House League 30 + born 1980 or before
Adult Snr. Travel Program - Snr. Men or Snr. Ladies any age (1 to 100).
Handout:
Registration fees 2010
Saturday, February 6
2010 Referee Courses and Training program
New criteria for referee training for 2010. (click on downloadable forms).
Also click on Referee Info (located in yellow panel at the top left of this page).
SIGN UP NOW.
We are hosting a an ENTRY LEVEL referee course (two day training) Saturday April 27 & 28
A MINI Referee training course will be held on Saturday May 1st
You need to pre register for either of these sessions, contact Derek Wall or email gtysc@sympatico.ca for further details.
Handout:
Referee course training
Saturday, January 23
Game Days 2010
This is a guide of when games can be expected. We cannot guarantee game days or times until all schedules are drafted (in early May).
Handout:
Game Days
Monday, January 4
Coaching Clinics Winter 2010
Child Coaching Clinic (One Day - CL#94)
Feb. 21, GTYSC Clubhouse (Oakes Road)
Youth Coaching Clinic (One Day -CL#95)
Feb. 28, GTYSC Clubhouse (Oakes Road)
Senior Coaching Clinic (2 Days - CL#96)
April 11 & 18, GTYSC Clubhouse (Oakes Road)
All clinics hosted by Bill Millar (GTYSC Head Coach). Please contact Bill for directions and start times. 905-945-8447 or bill_millar@sympatico.ca
All clinics pending District approval.
Saturday, December 12
2010 Travel Coaches Contact Information
Below is a list of 2010 season travel coaches as of December 12 2009. Players interested in trying out for a travel team please contact the coach for your age group - winter training has started; contact the coach for tryout dates and times without further delay.
Girls' Coaches:
U9 NRGSL Larry Pretto 905-309-7703 lpretto@cogeco.ca
U10 NRGSL Wes Puffer 289-235-8976 wespuffer@gmail.com
U12 SRSL James Balt 905-945-1958 james.balt@sympatico.ca
U13 NRGSL Rocco Palumbo 905-309-6527 rkjapalumbo4@sympatico.ca
U13 SRSL Cathy Meesters 905-945-5893 cathy.meesters@sympatico.ca
U14 NRGSL Ed Opdam 905-957-7272 stepheddie.opdam@sympatico.ca
U14 SRSL Karen Bridges 905-945-5258 bridges9@cogeco.ca
U15 SRSL Rick Trigatti 905-309-1590 rtrigatti@cogeco.ca
Senior NRGSL Bill Millar 905-945-8447 bill_millar@sympatico.ca
Senior NRGSL Dave Reid 905-945-5530 dave.reid@cogeco.ca
Senior NRGSL Norm Janitz 905-309-1714 norm_janitz@hotmail.com
Boys Coaches:
U9 NYSL Joe Ferrante 905-309-1728 jferrante@cogeco.ca
U10/11 NYSL Lino Scocha 905-309-0780 linoscocchia@hotmail.com
U12 NYSL John Gris 905-309-3111 john.gris@hwdsb.on.ca
U13 NYSL Dean Alston 905-309-4146 dj.solomon@bell.net
U14 SRSL Rick Wenzel 905-309-1117 rnwenzel@sympatico.ca
U17 NYSL Carmine Lafaro 905-515-4699 cjlofaro@hotmail.com
U18 NYSL Tim Curtis 905-322-0330 tcurtis5@cogeco.ca
Senior PSL Wayne Poos 905-945-0943 pooswayne@hotmail.com
If you have difficulty contacting the coach email the club at gtysc@sympatico.ca
Be sure and provide details in your email of when and how you attempted to contact the coach.
Saturday, December 12
2010 GTYSC Club Management Contacts
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS:
President- Wayne Poos - click here to email
Vice-President- Kelly Richardson - click here to email
Secretary- Stephanie Opdam - click here to email
Treasurer- Basil Mendonca - click here to email
Co-Registrar- Joanne Dykstra - click here to email
Head Referee- Derek Wall - click here to email
Ways & Means (Snack Bar) - Cecilia Poos - click here to email
Director of Sponsorship - Stephanie Opdam - click here to email
Director of Equipment - Cathy Meesters - click here to email
Director of Coaching - Bill Millar - click here to email
Past President - Martin Poos - click here to email
COMMITTEE DIRECTORS:
Convenor House League Girls - James Balt - click here to email
Convenor House League Boys - Heather McMurray - click here to email
Convenor Girls/Ladies Rec Travel (NRGSL) - Rocco Palumbo - click here to email
Convenor Boys/Mens Rec Travel (NYSL) - Martin Poos - click here to email
Convenor Competitive Travel (SRSL) - Rick Trigatti - click here to email
Convenor Adult Ladies House League - Adrian Thorp - click here to email
Convenor Tykes - Drew Kerrigan - click here to email
Convenor Soccer School - Melissa Woodworth - click here to email
Convenor Pre-School - Peter Prawak - click here to email
OTHER:
Administration - Adrian Thorp - click here to email
Website - Jim Muir - click here to email
Risk Management - Joanne Dykstra - click here to email
Tournament & Travel Permit Coordinator - James Balt - click here to email
Police Record Checks - Joanne Dykstra - click here to email
Police Record Check Application Guidelines and Procedure
All applicants for team official positions (all travel teams; all ages of house league) who have not submitted a police record check within the last 4 years may download the guidelines and steps to follow by clicking on "handout" below.
To obtain PRC application form for in person applications with the Niagara Regional Police please email the club by clicking here
Note the GTYSC policy on volunteers with criminal records is also available for download - please refer to the article immediately below.
GTYSC wishes to express our gratitude for the generous contribution to this process made by one of our local lawyers, Paul MacLeod. Despite a busy legal practice Paul has made time to provide the club with an integral part of our police record check process. Many thanks.
Handout:
Police Record Check Procedure
Policy on Volunteers & Members with Criminal Records
This policy was adopted by the GTYSC Board of Directors in November 2002 and revised in March 2009. This forms part of the mandatory Ontario Soccer Association volunteer screening initiative. Police record checks are required for all team officials (coach, assistant coaches, manager).
Handout:
Policy on Volunteers & Members with Criminal Records
Zero Tolerance Policy for Referee Abuse
The development of youth referees is as important to soccer as the development of youth players. Verbal abuse directed towards game officials has become a significant issue over the past few years and the drop-out rate for young referees is alarming. Please take the time to download and read these GTYSC policies and notes. These two handouts were distributed to all house league parents. The first is our policy on referee abuse; the second is a note primarily for team officials regarding referee authority. Click on "referee info." on the left.
Rules re Wearing of Jewellery on the Playing Field
Some of our referees are encountering verbal flak regarding removal of players' jewellery before games. The CSA rules are absolutely clear - "no item of jewellery of any sort will be allowed on the field of play, even if it is 'taped' i.e. covered". Please click on the underlined title of this note to link to the CSA policy and review it.
Saturday, December 12
To Our Sponsors
First, let us thank you again for your continual support in sponsoring Grimsby Town Youth Soccer Club. As you know, we couldn't run a successful Soccer League if it wasn't for our WONDERFUL SPONSORS. Again THANK YOU. Soccer is available and affordable in Grimsby due to the generous support of our team sponsors. Check out the list and patronize their businesses. Help them as they help us. A number of our sponsors have provided us links to their websites and email addresses. To check them out click on "Sponsor Links" in the left side column at the top of this page.
Sunday, August 30
GTYSC 2009 Sponsors
Soccer in Grimsby is available and affordable because of the generous support of our sponsors. Please review the list of this year's sponsors - please support their businesses as they support us. A million thanks to each and every one of them. Please click on "2009 Sponsors" on the left border.
Tuesday, November 3
Constitution & By-Laws updated November 2009
Click on downloadable forms
Handout:
GTYSC Constitution & Bylaws (November 2009)
To All Travel Coaches - Exhibition Games
If you are planning an exhibition game (regardless of the opponent, two Grimsby teams for instance), you must advise the NSA at least 24 hours in advance. This is an OSA and insurance requirement. If an exhibition game is not sanctioned by the NSA neither the players, coaches nor club are covered by insurance. Games played out of the Niagara District require a travel permit as well from the NSA. The NSA office is at 94 Dunkirk Rd., Unit 6 in St. Catharines - telephone 905-984-8411; fax 905-984-8422. To email the NSA, click here. Travel permits for Grimsby teams are issued by James Balt, click here. email: jbalt@cogeco.ca phone # 905 945 1958 If you have difficulty reaching James email: gtysc@sympatico.ca Failure to obtain a permit in advance of the scheduled game = no game may take place.
Wednesday, December 16
Coach Training Aids DVD Listing
The GTYSC has purchased a number of soccer related training DVD's as an aid for coaches and to enhance player development. A listing of DVD's in our library is available by clicking on "handout" below.- please contact Bill Millar Director of coaching to obtain your choice of disc title. email: bill_millar@sympatico.ca
Handout:
GTYSC DVD Listing
Friday, July 24
Lakemount Sportsworld - Play Indoor Soccer This Winter
Lakemount Sportsworld, 14 Iroquois Trail, Grimsby. Indoor soccer winter 2009-2010 - men's leagues, women's leagues, youth leagues, adult co-ed leagues, soccer schools, turf rentals, etc. 905-945-4464. To link directly to the Lakemount website click on the underlined title of this note.
GTYSC No Smoking Policy
Please refrain from smoking at all of our fields and facilities.
GTYSC wishes to create a healthy environment for all our participants and given that the vast majority of our 1,700 players are youth, setting an example is important. If you absolutely must smoke, do so in your vehicle. Virtually all of our Grimsby soccer fields and facilities are owned by the District School Board of Niagara - their policy manual states "in accordance with the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, smoking is prohibited on all school lands and premises".
Out of Province Medical Coverage
GTYSC STRONGLY RECOMMENDS that teams travelling outside Ontario for tournaments purchase supplementary medical coverage. It is available from a number of sources. One option is the insurance broker handling the Ontario Soccer Association policies - HKMB International Insurance Brokers - (currently $2.15 per person per day) click on the underlined title of this note to link to their website.
EVEN THE COST OF A SIMPLE AMBULANCE TRIP IN THE U.S. CAN BE STAGGERING - GET COVERAGE.
Coaching Tips From Eteamz
Eteamz (our website host) has a free on-line library of soccer tips and drills for coaches which is extensive and arranged by subject category. Check it out by clicking on the "coaching tips from eteamz" title above. We think you'll find it useful.
Guidelines for Newspaper Submissions
We all know players and sponsors like to see game write-ups (with their name) in the newspaper. To assist us Scott Rosts of the Grimsby Lincoln News has provided an excellent summary of guidelines to use when preparing newspaper submissions. To download please click on "handout" below (pdf file).
Handout:
Guidelines for Newspaper Submissions - Grimsby Lincoln News
Early Club History - From the Independent's Archives
A number of brief soccer club articles from The Grimsby Independent - 1973 and 1974; this was the beginning. Click on "handout" below.
Handout:
Some Club History From the Archives
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