 Courtesy of US Youth Soccer
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US Youth Soccer Awards Gala held in conjunction with annual convention FRISCO, Texas (Sept. 1, 2009) – Early registration opens today for the 2010 US Youth Soccer adidas Workshop, to be held Feb. 25-27 at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas. Over 3,000 soccer coaches, administrators, referees and enthusiasts are expected at the organization's annual convention. Registrants can save 50 percent by registering before December 15. The convention features numerous educational sessions for those involved in youth soccer including field demonstrations for coaches. In addition to the educational opportunities, the convention features an exhibit hall. The exhibit hall opening is Thursday, Feb. 25 from 6-8 p.m. and the hall is open Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., over 200 exhibitors are expected featuring the latest soccer equipment, technology, apparel, fundraising ideas and more. Friday evening is highlighted by the US Youth Soccer Awards Gala. The Gala is set to showcase the more than 35 years of youth soccer history and the successes of its members. US Youth Soccer will induct a third class into the US Youth Soccer Hall of Fame as well as present awards for Recreation and Competitive Coach of the Year (boys and girls), Dr. Thomas Fleck Award
The event, the largest of its kind for youth sports in North America, features more than 90 educational workshops and demonstrations kicking off on Friday, Feb. 26 at 9 a.m. and run through Saturday afternoon.
On Saturday, the Kick Zone opens to provide an area for kids of all ages featuring interactive soccer activities and games. The exhibit hall and Kick Zone are free and open to the public on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
In addition to learning from leading clinicians in the areas of coaching and player development, the event will include topics from the challenges and realities of international travel, risk management, organizing and financing field development. Registrants will also hear the latest in marketing techniques and tactics, sports medicine topics, developing and retaining youth referees and additional areas of interest regarding recreational, elite and disabled players. Go to USYouthSoccer.org/Workshop to register now through Dec. 15 and save 50 percent. Prices increase to $150 from Dec. 16-Jan. 31, and then to $200 from Feb. 1-15 when online registration ends. After Feb. 15, registration is only available onsite Feb. 25-27. Full registration fee includes entry to all sessions, US Youth Soccer Awards Gala, President's Reception, The After Party presented by adidas and exhibit hall. Registration will not include hotel room reservation; however, US Youth Soccer has secured room blocks for hotels in close proximity to the convention. The annual convention is the place for those involved in youth soccer. 2010 US Youth Soccer adidas Workshop
Who: Coaches, Referees, Administrators and Exhibitors
What: 2010 US Youth Soccer adidas Workshop
When: Feb. 25-27, 2010
Where: Fort Worth Convention Center – Fort Worth, Texas
Admission: $100 through Dec. 15, $150 Dec. 16-Jan. 31, $200 Feb. 2-15
Register: www.USYouthSoccer.org/Workshop ### About the United States Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer) – US Youth Soccer - "The Game for ALL Kids!®" is the largest youth sports organization in the country and largest member of the United States Soccer Federation, the governing body of soccer in the United States. US Youth Soccer registers more than 3 million players annually, ages 5 to 19, and over 900,000 administrators, coaches and volunteers in 55 member State Associations. US Youth Soccer programs provide a fun, safe and healthy environment for players at every level of the game. For more information, visit www.USYouthSoccer.org. Media Request: When referring to the United States Youth Soccer Association, the largest youth sports organization in the United States, please refer to the association only as US Youth Soccer, and never as USYS or USYSA. We appreciate your cooperation.
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