Dear NUSC Family and Friends,

We are saddened by Michael Ghrist’s announcement to resign as President of Noblesville United Soccer Club.  The entire Board of Directors and the Directors of Coaching wish to acknowledge the over seven years of selfless service Michael has dedicated to the betterment of youth soccer in Noblesville.  In 2006, Michael accepted the challenge to join the Board of Directors and lead the club through the implementation of the NUSC Restructuring Task Force recommendations.  He leaves the club on a good course moving forward.
It would be absolutely impossible to describe how Michael has touched the lives of children during his twenty years of coaching soccer.  One cannot witness Michael’s interaction with one of his former players without being moved.  The Board wishes to further acknowledge and thank the entire Ghrist family for their support of Michael and NUSC during the countless hours of work each week that his role entailed and the resulting time it took away from his family.

In light of Michael’s resignation, the NUSC board has elected Jody Roudebush as President.  Jody will fulfill the duties of President through the remainder of Michael’s term, which ends January 31, 2011.  Jody will vacate his At-Large position until the board either elects a replacement to fulfill his term or the January 2010 Annual Meeting where a replacement could be elected.
We have several board positions that will be open when elections are held during the annual Meeting.  The positions for election are: Recreation Director, Treasurer, and Operations Director. We encourage those interested in helping make NUSC the best community-based soccer club in Indiana and throughout the Midwest, to come to the annual meeting in January.  Please contact either Jody or Stephanie Potter to discuss your interest in serving either on the Board of Directors or on a committee in support of each Director.  To learn more about the duties and responsibilities of each position; please either call or email Jody or Stephanie.  Their email addresses are president@noblesvilleunited.com and secretary@noblesvilleunited.com.  The 2010 Annual Meeting location and time will be published on the NUSC website in December of 2009.

Respectfully Submitted,
Jody Roudebush
Stephanie Potter
Kristin Christman
Jeff Curry
Brent Newman
Jason Isaacs

 Noblesville United Team,
 
As we head into the off-season, I wanted to offer a quick wrap-up on a very very successful fall season and an update on some Club news:.
Every parent, coach, staff member, team manager and volunteer should take great pride in the fact that you positively impacted the lives of almost 1,100 kids and athletes this fall.  We have our largest travel base ever (282) and are back on track to get back to 1000 Rec players in the Spring of 2010.
This fall, we held the 1st Annual Revolution Tournament and attracted 68 teams from the region – a tremendous success for an inaugural tournament with huge potential going forward.  This tournament will partner with our White River Classic in the spring to form a great foundation for promoting Noblesville United and attracting top talent.
And everyone’s sincere appreciation to Jody Roudebush for our most successful fund raiser ever – clearing well over $20,000 – with every dollar going back into the Club for new goals, nets, bleachers, etc…
We should also take time to recognize the coaching and professional training staff as I believe that overall they did an excellent job this fall working with our players at every level…thank you.
I have been involved with Noblesville United since moving here in the Spring of 2002 – as a coach, Travel Director and President – and have sincerely enjoyed every moment of my time (well, most of them any how).  I am resigning as President of the Club and transitioning my responsibilities to Jody Roudebush – he has proven to be a very effective Board member and a good confidant for me on many matters.  Please wish him well as he assumes leadership of the Club.
 
I want to thank all of the current and previous Board members, volunteers, staff members, trainers and coaches because as a result of your commitment, kids were positively impacted and good sportsmen and women were created.  I also want to thank you for your commitment to the Club and your contribution to the successful foundation we have created within Noblesville United and Indianapolis Premier.
 
Thank you and have a great off-season and I look forward to seeing you in the Spring.
 
Michael E. Ghrist

Please Note the tabs for the different age groups on the schedule below

Congratulations to all who participated in helping NUSC raise over $24,000 in the fundraiser! 

 

Our incentive prize winners were:

 

 

Most Cards Sold – Madeline Frolick – GU504 – Winner of a $250 Visa Gift Card!

 

Money Grab Bag Winner – Lachlyn Thompson – GU 1003 – Winner of $100

 

Money Survivor Winner – Bradan Allen – U12 Boys National – Winner of $50

 

 

Many other winners selling 15 or more cards took their shot at the Money Grab Bag

and walked away with $5, $10, or $20!

 

Thank You All for YOUR support of NUSC!

 

 

Information and Rules are listed below.  Current schedule can be found here or under the Recreation Soccer–> Rec Tournament Information –> Rec Tournament Schedule Menu Item.

 

 All matches will be played under FIFA Laws of the Game as amended by USYSA except as noted by NUSC Recreation Rules and specific modifications made for tournament play as noted below.

 

TEAM/PLAYER ELIGIBILITY

 

All NUSC U7 through U19 Rec and Rec Plus teams will participate.  The format for all tournament games will be the same as stipulated in the NUSC Recreation Rules.

 

Teams should arrive to the match at least 20 minutes before the match is scheduled to start.  Schedules are tight and matches must begin on time.  If play has not begun after 5 minutes of schedule start time of the match, the referee may start his/her watch as if play has begun.

 

MATCH FORMAT AND DURATION OF MATCHES

 

Each team will play a minimum of 2 games in Pool play on Saturday. Pool play matches may end in a tie. There will be no overtime for Pool Play matches. Teams will play in a minimum of 1 additional Pool game on Sunday.  There are no Championship games and only participation medals will be awarded.  Still, there will be a points ranking system for all teams as described below.

 

The home team is required to provide an appropriate match ball.  The home team is listed first on the schedule.  The length of each game will follow NUSC Recreation Rules.   The clock shall be a running clock for all matches.  The clock will not stop except for serious injuries.  The tournament committee reserves the right to shorten halves due to weather conditions, field conditions or other factors.

 

UNIFORMS

 

Each player must wear appropriate shin guards and an official uniform with a number on the back.  No team may have players with duplicate numbers.  When uniform colors are similar the home team will change colors.  Home team is listed first.  Goalkeepers must have a different color jersey from their team and the referees.

 

 

SUBSTITUTIONS

 

            Unlimited.

            Before a throw-in in your favor, or when both teams are substituting on a throw-in.

            After a goal by either team.

            Before a goal kick by either team.

            At half-time or before the start of any overtime period.

            In case of injury or stoppage of play – with the referee’s permission.

            At the discretion of the Referee.

 

SEND OFFS & EXPLUSIONS

 

Any player sent off or coach expelled from a match will be ineligible for that team’s next match.  At the time of the send off no substitution will be allowed for the player sent off.  Anyone fighting can be subjected to ineligibility from further tournament participation. 

 

 

FAILURE TO SHOW AND FORFEITS

 

A five minute grace period will be extended beyond kick-off time before a forfeit will be declared.  The Tournament Directors will make a final decision as to whether a forfeit will be declared depending on extenuating circumstances that may have prevented a team from making the match on time.  If a forfeit is determined, the winning team will be awarded a score of 4-0 and will receive the appropriate points for that match. 

 

PROTESTS

 

There are no protests.

 

TEAM SCORING FORMAT

 

The following procedure will be used to determine a group winner of a pool or a wild card (best second place team).  Three (3) points for a win, one (1) point for a tie and zero (0) points for a loss.  Shutouts will earn 2 points and number of goals scored will equal 1 point for each goal scored up to a maximum of 4.  In the event of ties in the final point standings, the following sequence will be used.

 

1. Head to head competition between teams that are tied (skip to #2 if 3 or more teams are tied).
2. Winner of the most games.
3. Best goal differential for all matches – up to 4 per match.
4. Fewest goals allowed.
5. Most goals scored – up to 4 per match.
6. Coin Toss.

 

CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH AND SEMI-FINAL MATCHES

 

There will be no Semi-finals or Championship Matches in the Rec Round Robin.

 

 

AWARDS

 

There will be awards for all participating teams.

 

INCLEMENT WEATHER AND CANCELLATIONS

 

The tournament committee will make every effort to play all matches in full. However, the tournament committee has the right to either shorten and/or to cancel matches due to climactic conditions or other acts of nature which are beyond our control. 

 

COACH/PLAYER/SPECTATOR CONDUCT

 

Coaches are responsible for the conduct of players, parents and spectators.  Please help us make sure everyone has an enjoyable time.  NUSC player and parent Code of Conduct applies for all tournament activities.

 

TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE

 

The tournament committee will enforce the rules as written, but the committee reserves the right to amend any rule as necessary to accommodate unanticipated problems before and during the tournament.  The decision of the committee will be final.

 

TOURNAMENT PHILOSOPHY FOR NOBLESVILLE UNITED SOCCER CLUB

 

 

NUSC travel teams will have the opportunity to play in selected tournaments based on the level of play, the competition of the tournament, approximate distance of the tournament and the financial costs correlated with the tournament.  The decision of which tournaments that the travel teams will play will be decided by the DOC’s and the Coaches based on the set guidelines above.

 

The club’s philosophy on attending the tournament will be to compete, to be successful and to ultimately win the tournament.  But the club and everyone must also understand that club’s philosophy is never winning at all costs and it is always with the understanding of:

 

• Each game whether league or tournament is designed to improve the skills of the player individually and collectivity as a team
• That each player, parent, and coach will conduct themselves in a professional and sportsmanlike manner both on and off the field.
• Every game gives the player and the team the opportunity to improve tactical and technical awareness, analysis, and application.
• The goal is that the players are enjoying themselves and their experiences.

 

 

NUSC travel teams should limit themselves to no more than 4 tournaments in a given season with limited exceptions to only be approved by their respective DOC.

 

TOURNAMENT POLICIES FOR NOBLESVILLE UNITED SOCCER CLUB

 

In order to provide a competitive edge for our teams, perform at our best, and provide discipline and structure for our players, as well as, character in relation to manners while traveling; the below standards are required for travel  teams when attending an away tournament that requires an overnight stay in a hotel:

 

• If you have a game that is scheduled to be played before 9am, an overnight stay is required.  Any tournament game that is 100 miles or more is considered as a required overnight stay.
• If you have a game that is 10am or later in the day, an overnight stay is not necessary, but is up to the coach’s discretion.
• Curfew for all games before 11am is 9pm.
• Curfew for all games after 11am is 9:30pm.
• Eat nutritional foods that entire weekend; (Subway, Olive Garden, Panera Bread, etc)…
• Organize all activities with your manager’s help.  For example:  8am and 5pm games on a Saturday, plan activities for the team for the down time, swimming should be at a minimum (coach’s discretion).
• No kids at anytime in the coach’s room.
• Coaches at anytime cannot drink or chew tobacco in the presence of the kids.
• Coaches, with the help of managers, must provide an itinerary for the tournament to parents.
• The coach is responsible enforcing all rules, not the manager.
• Please teach simple character issues of cleaning up after yourself, do not destroy your rooms, no cleats in the lobby or anywhere else in the hotel, be quiet in public areas, no horseplay in the halls and foyer of the hotel and be courteous to others at the hotel.
• Coaches will receive a $40 per day per diem for out of town tournaments.
• Coaches hotel expenses will be shared pro rata by their team
• Coaches that travel on their own need to turn in a gas receipt for reimbursement.

 

 

 

_____________________________________                                  __________________

Player Signature                                                                                  Date

 

 

_____________________________________                                  __________________

Parent/Guardian Signature                                                                  Date

U13 and U14 Boys and Girls will be training at Sports of All Sorts

 

1^st session runs from week of November 9 through week of December 14

2^nd session runs from week of January 4 through week of March 8

*week of November 23^rd off for Thanksgiving*

**Goalkeeper Training will be held at Sports of All Sorts 1^st Session Only U11-U14**

1^st session

Monday

8pm-9pm                     U14 Boys Premier                   Stony Creek Fitness Center

                                                                                    December 4 and 14

Wednesday

5pm-6pm                     U13 Boys National                 Field 2

5pm-6pm                     U14 Girls Premier                   Field 3

6pm-7pm                     U14 Girls National                  Field 2

6pm-7pm                     U13 Boys Premier                   Field 3

6pm-7pm                     U14 Boys Premier                   Stony Creek Fitness Center

                                                                                    November 4, 11 & 18

7pm-8pm                     U14 Boys National                 Field 2

 

**Thursday**

430pm-530pm             U13 Girls National                  Field 2

530pm-630pm            Goalkeeper Training                        Field 4             Sports of All Sorts

 

 

2^nd session

Monday

8pm-9pm                     U14 Boys Premier                   Stony Creek Fitness Center

 

Wednesday

5pm-6pm                     U13 Boys National                 Field 2

6pm-7pm                     U14 Girls Premier                   Field 3

6pm-7pm                     U14 Girls National                  Field 2

7pm-8pm                     U14 Boys National                 Field 3

 

Thursday

430pm-530pm             U13 Girls National                  Field 3

 

Sunday

1pm-2pm                     U13 Boys Premier                   Field 2

U11 and U12 Boys and Girls will be training at Hoosier FC

 

1^st session runs from week of November 9 through week of December 14

2^nd session runs from week of January 4 through week of March 8

*week of November 23^rd off for Thanksgiving*

**Goalkeeper Training will be held at Sports of All Sorts 1^st Session Only U11-U14**

 

1^st session

 

 

Monday

5pm-6pm                     U12 Girls Premier

 

Wednesday

5pm-6pm                     U12 Boys National

6pm-7pm                     U12 Boys Premier

7pm-8pm                     U11 Girls National

8pm-9pm                     U12 Girls National

 

**Thursday**

530pm-630pm             Goalkeeper Training    at Sports of All Sorts             Field 4

 

Friday

5pm-6pm                     U11 Girls Premier

 

2^nd session

 

 

Monday

5pm-6pm                     U12 Girls Premier

 

Wednesday

5pm-6pm                     U12 Boys National

6pm-7pm                     U12 Boys Premier

7pm-8pm                     U11 Girls National

8pm-9pm                     U12 Girls National

 

Friday

5pm-6pm                     U11 Girls Premier