Liberty Union Youth Soccer Association: Welcome
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This is a Boys & Girls league for players age 2-14 and is open to everyone. We have a spacious facility at Alt Park in Baltimore, Ohio. We encourage you and your youth to get involved and have some fun with us. Many of our coaches are licensed with the OSYSA and ALL of our refs are trained and certified as well. Our goal is to teach the players the game as well as having a safe and fun time.
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"Soccer is deceptively simple and endlessly complicated. It satisfies the soul and frustrates the intellect. It is at the same time rewarding and maddening. It is without doubt the greatest game mankind has ever invented."
- Unknown
Friday, February 3
SIGN-UP DATES
Sat Feb 04 - 9:00Am-noon - LU Elementary Gym (Boys Rec Basketball Games) - CANCELLED
Sat Feb 11 - 1:00pm-5:00pm - LU Elementary Gym (Girls Rec Basketball Games)
Sat Feb 25 - 9:00am-Noon - Bernie's Barn & Grill
Sat Mar 03 - 9:00am-Noon - Bernie's Barn & Grill
Sat Mar 10 - 9:00am-Noon - Bernie's Barn & Grill
ONLINE SIGN-UPS:
Feb 06 - Mar 11. Click Register Online icon at the top of this web page.
SPRING SCHEDULE:
Wed Mar 14 - 6:00pm-8:00pm - Team Draw (Coaches & Board Members Only)
Sat Mar 17 - 9:00am-Noon - Field Setup
- Noon-1:30pm - Coach Clinic
Mon Mar 19 - Practices Start
Sat Mar 31 - First Games (No Games Sat 4/7)
Mon-Tue May 7-8 – LUYSA 3 v 3 Tournament
Sat May 12 - Final Games
Tuesday, September 20
After waiting a year, the stars aligned and we were finally visited by the Columbus Crew at Alt Park. Sebastian Miranda, Shaun Francis, Santiago Prim, Josh Williams, Assistant Coach Ricardo Irribaren and the Crew Cat were in attendance.
The kids were divided by age and sent to one of four stations. Each station had a different game and was run by a one of the Crew members. The kids rotated through each station and got to spend a little time with each of the Crew.
Afterward, the players spent time to sign autographs and pose for some pictures, before heading back to Columbus. Everyone, had a great time.
We would like to thank the Columbus Crew for a great evening.
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The Columbus Crew is coming to Baltimore tonight (9/20 @ 6:00pm) to visit with the LUYSA kids. Four of the Columbus Crew Players (Sebastian Miranda #21; Shaun Francis #29; Josh Williams #3 and Santiago Prim), the Assistant Coach (Ricardo Irribaren) and the Crew Cat himself will be at Alt Park put on a clinic for the kids. Afterward, they will sign autographs and be available for pictures.
This is a make-up from last fall. There is no cost and everyone in the league is welcome to attend. Dress like you would for practice and bring something to be autographed.
There will be no practices, so that everyone has the chance to participate.
We did this 3 years ago and everyone, had a great time. Check out the pictures from the last time The Crew were in town Click here Photo Album.
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Thursday, July 28
FALL SCHEDULE - (Updated 8/2/11):
Sat Aug 27 – 9:00-Noon - Field Setup
Wed Aug 31 - 6:00pm - Team Draw – Location TBD (Coaches)
Tue Sep 6 - Practices Start
Tue Sep 13 – 5:30pm - Girls Youth Recognition (LU Football Field During the Girls HS Game)
Sat Sep 17 - First Games
Tue Sep 20 - 6:00pm - Columbus Crew Day at Alt Park
Sat Oct 8 – 1:00pm - Boys Youth Recognition (LU Elementary Field During the Boys HS Game)
Sun-Sat Oct 9-15 - NO GAMES or PRACTICES (Fair Week)
Sat Oct 30 - Final Games
REGISTRATION:
Wed Aug 3 – Online Registration (Ends Mon Aug 29)
Sat Aug 13 – 9:00-Noon – Bernie's Barn & Grill
Sat Aug 20 – 9:00-Noon – Bernie's Barn & Grill
Sat Aug 27 – 9:00-Noon – Alt Park (Soccer Concession Stand)
If bad weather - Bernie's Barn & Grill
Mon Aug 29 – 6:00-8:00 – LU Middle School
– 6:00-8:00 – Christ United Methodist
Tue Aug 30 – 6:00-8:00 – LU Elementary
FEES:
DIVISION AGE* FEE BALL SIZE
U4 2 & 3 $45 3
U6 4 & 5 $45 3
U8 6 & 7 $45 4
U10 8 & 9 $55 4
U12 10 & 11 $55 5
U15 12-14 $65 5
* Players age as of Aug 1, 2011
EQUIPMENT:
Shin guards are required for all ages.
Soccer cleats are required for all but U4.Tuesday, May 10
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| Not Pictured: Braden Moon & Travis Wilson | |
Tuesday, May 10
Saturday, April 16
Tuesday, February 1
SIGN-UP DATES
Sat Feb 05 - 8:00am-Noon - LU Elementary Gym (Boys Rec Basketball Games) CANCELLED
Sat Feb 12 - 1:00pm-6:00pm - LU Elementary Gym (Girls Rec Basketball Games)
Sat Feb 26 - 9:00am-Noon - Rosewood Cafe
Sat Mar 05 - 9:00am-Noon - Rosewood Cafe
Sat Mar 12 - 9:00am-Noon - Rosewood Cafe
ONLINE SIGN-UPS:
Feb 02 - Mar 13. Click Register Online icon at the top of this web page.
SPRING SCHEDULE:
Wed Mar 16 - 6:00pm-8:00pm - Team Draw (Coaches & Board Members Only)
Sat Mar 19 - 10:00am - Field Setup
Mon Mar 21 - Practices Start
Sat Apr 2 - First Games
Tue May 3 - 6:00pm-7:30pm - Columbus Crew at Alt Park
Mon-Tue May 9-10 – LUYSA 3 v 3 Tournament
Sat May 14 - Final Games
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LUYSA spend the day with the Columbus Crew. It was packed with things for everyone. The girls travel team were the ball girls during the game. The boys travel team was the Glidden Spotlight Team and the rest of us got to stand on the field outside the tunnel while the teams came out before the game.
The Crew also gave us a great game. They were up 3-0 late in the 2nd half when Hesmer (Goal Keeper) was injured and taken out of the game. Midfielder Eddie Gavin was put in goal to replace him. The Philadelphia Union scored a quick goal, but it was too little too late. The Crew treated us to a 3-1 victory. It was a great time!
See a slideshow of the photos from the game below...
Sunday, October 24
Tuesday, October 19
I'm sorry to announce, but the Crew Event is cancelled for this evening. At the last minute, they took the whole team to Trinidad as part of the Champions League. They weren't planning to take the whole team, but at the last minute they decided to.
We will still be going to the game this Sunday (10/24). The Crew is going to allow everyone with a ticket to be in the Welcome Tunnel (where the Crew comes in at the start of the game).
As soon as we find out the details of the reschedule, I will pass it along.
Sorry for the late notice.
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The Columbus Crew is coming to Baltimore to visit with the LUYSA kids. Two of the Columbus Crew Players, a member of the coaching staff and the Crew Cat himself will be at Alt Park put on a clinic for the kids. Afterward, they will sign autographs and be available for pictures. The Crew will visit us on Tuesday, October 19 at 6:00pm.
The second part of this package will be LUYSA Day at The Columbus Crew. Everyone that participates in The Crew Day at LUYSA will get a ticket to The Columbus Crew vs. the Philidelphia Union game on Sunday, October 24 @ 4:00pm. We have 14 rows reserved for LUYSA.
Flyers will be passed out at practices the week of 9/27-9/30. They will also be available at the concession stand during the games on Saturday, October 2.
We did this 2 years ago and everyone, had a great time. Check out the pictures from the last time The Crew were in town Click here Photo Album.
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| TEAM! - LUYSA U15 Girls Travel |
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REPEAT… Liberty Union’s U15 Girls MSSA Are Champs Once Again!
In the great words of Yogi Berra, it was deja vu all over again. After a similarly slow start to last fall’s season, the Liberty Union U15 Girls found their grove and finished with 4-4-2 record. The first game of the tournament was just like the start of this spring’s regular season, a 2-2 tie with CESA.
The girls started the following weekend with a 1-0 win over the Big Walnut Elite Eagles. Then one hour later a 4-0 win over the Olentangy Orange Blitz. That max win put the girls in the Championship Game.
Sunday, the LU girls found themselves matched up with the same team from the Fall 2009 Championship game, the Big Walnut Fury. In one of the hottest days of the spring, the girls found themselves in a 0-0 tie after 60 minutes of regulation play. Both teams had multiple shots on goal, but they ended up wide or in the keeper’s grip.
In overtime, the LU girls turned up the pressure keeping the ball mainly on the Big Walnut side of the field. After two corner kicks and a few shots on goal, LU finally threaded one in between the post and the keeper to finish the game with a 1-0 win. It was a hard fought win which ended with much excitement and cheering.
For two of the girls (Autumn Mitchell & Mackenzie Gilmour), this is their 3rd Championship in a row. They were part of the U15 girls first ever MSSA Championship team during the Spring 2009 season.
GREAT JOB GIRLS AND CONGRATULATIONS, YOU ARE CHAMPIONS ONCE AGAIN!
The team is pictured below, Left to Right: First: Audrey Collmer, Sidney Paxton, Alaina Miller, Alyssa Hilliard, Gabee Wymer & Kenlea Weaver Second: Kaylee Landis, Autumn Mitchell, Maddie Drake, Olivia Robinson, Kenley French, Jeanie McGarvey & Whitney Gilmour Third: Sydney Perkins, Jamie McGarvey, Mackenzie Gilmour, Desirea Gaffney, Abby Hite & Whitney Gilmour Fourth: Mike Gilmour, JT Hilliard & Jeff Raymond
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| 2010 MSSA U15 Girls Champions |
Wednesday, September 1
The recipients of the 2008-2009 Joe Schappa Spirit Awards are Mackenzie Gilmour & Trevor Wilson. This award is given at the end of the spring season to both a boy and girl that will be leaving the U-12 age division and has shown a consistent, positive attitude in our recreational association. Players are nominated by their coaches and selected by the LUYSA Board.
Joe Schappa – of which the above award is named after – brought soccer to the Baltimore community, beginning both the youth and high school programs. Joe remains connected to the association, still serving on the LUYSA board. If you have a chance this fall, make a trip to Alt Park on a Saturday morning to watch children ranging in age from 2 – 14 having fun playing the game of soccer!
Congratulations to Trevor and Mackenzie!
Pictured Below (Left to Right): Trevor "Peanut" Wilson, Mike Gilmour & Mackenzie Gilmour
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| 2009 Joe Schappa Award Winners |
Monday, August 10
LUYSA is trying to help families with it's own stimulus package. For the Fall season, we are increasing the discounts per child. $5 off the second child will continue to be the same, but the additional children's discounts will increase.
$5 off 2nd Child, $10 off 3rd, $15 off 4th, $20 off 5th, etc.
We hope this will help folks out, until things turn around.
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| LUYSA 3v3 Tournament - U8 Girls |
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Friends, Music & Soccer, Soccer, Soccer…
Our annual 3v3 Tournament had another good turn out this year. Along with tunes filling the air (thanks to DJ and Coach Heath Wolfe) and numerous prizes given out, there was a lot of soccer. We hope everyone had a great time.
We would like to thank that many coach and parent volunteers that helped make this tournament a success. We'd also like to give a special thanks to Ed Schaffner for donating the t-shirts, hats and gift certificates. Thanks again, Ed!
Finally, congratulations to the winners of this year’s event. See their team pictures below...
Wednesday, May 6
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| U-8 Boys Champs: Gavin Wolfe, Lucus Slone & Ian Wolfe | |
Wednesday, May 6
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| U-8 Girls Champs: Peyton Tiedtke, Katherine Biggie & Lexy Dray | |
Wednesday, May 6
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| U-10 Boys Champs: Mark Maldovan, Ethan Pulvermacher & Peter Schaffner | |
Wednesday, May 6
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| U-10 Girls Champs: Gabee Wymer, Alaina Miller & Kenley French | |
Wednesday, May 6
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| U-12 Boys Champs: Kameron Camminiti, Jake Raymond & Josiah Rise | |
Wednesday, May 6
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| U-12 Girls Champs: Jacqueline Ratliff, Jamie Madden & Naysa Mooney | |
Wednesday, May 6
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| U-15 Boys Champs: Eric Hoover, Alex Hoover & Luke Hoover | |
Wednesday, May 6
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| U15 Girls Champs: Kelly McGee, Madison Moore & Mackenzie Moore | |
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LUYSA – Joe Schappa Spirit Award Recipients
On July 30th the Liberty Union Youth Soccer Association (LUYSA) in Baltimore met to give out the Joe Schappa Spirit Award. This award is given following the spring season to both a boy and girl that will be leaving the U-12 age division and has shown a consistent, positive attitude in our recreational association. Players are nominated by their coaches and selected by the board. The 2008 recipients are Maddy Shook and Drew Winchell.
As well, this upcoming season marks the 30th year for LUYSA! Joe Schappa – of which the above award is named after – brought soccer to the Baltimore community, beginning both the youth and high school programs. Joe remains connected to the association, still serving on the LUYSA board. If you have a chance this fall, make a trip to Alt Park on a Saturday morning to watch children ranging in age from 2 – 14 having fun playing the game of soccer! This article will soon be in the Town Crier publication.
Congratulations to Maddy Shook and Drew Winchell!
Pictured Below (Left to Right): Maddy Shook, Shaun Hochradel & Drew Winchell
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The Columbus Crew came to Baltimore to visit with the LUYSA kids. Players: Danny O'Rourke, Ryan Miller, Brian Plotkin; the Crew's Technical Director Brian Bliss and the Crew Cat himself put on a clinic for the kids.
The kids were divided by age and sent to one of four stations. Each station had a different game and was run by a one of the Crew members. The kids rotated through each station and got to spend a little time with each of the Crew.
Afterward, the players spent time to sign autographs and pose for pictures, before heading back to Columbus. Everyone, had a great time.
Be sure to check out the pictures in the Photo Album.
We would like to thank the Columbus Crew for a great evening.
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Member organizations are the most elite in the state and being recognized, as a peer to those organizations is a great asset to our organization. Getting to this point has been a combined effort of the current board members and all of the coaches for their hard work in making this league what it is today.
