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About Camp Hill Soccer
Club
OUR MISSION:
The Camp Hill Soccer Club has a
responsibility to promote the advancement of youth soccer in the Camp Hill
area and to encourage participation as a vehicle to develop self-esteem and
confidence while promoting fair competition, good sportsmanship, and health
and fitness.
We will encourage the development of
player skills and abilities, promote programs that teach basic team skills,
and support the development of trained coaches and referees.
In addition, we will participate in
Central Pennsylvania Youth Soccer league (CPYSL) where we will advance
teams and players to the highest possible level of play.
FALL
PROGRAM:
· Our biggest season, practices usually start in
mid-to-late August. Games begin in late August or early September and
continue to late October or early November.
· A highlight of the Fall is our annual Opening Day
ceremony, held the first Sunday after Labor Day.
·
Registration occurs
the preceding spring, but late registrations are accepted (with a late
fee), subject to available roster openings.
·
Teams are picked in
late May/early June for the following fall. (This early selection is due to
CPYSL registration requirements, and the need to find the appropriate
number of coaches by early June.)
SPRING
PROGRAM:
·
Smaller and more
casual than fall.
· Many teams do not hold practices during the spring
season.
·
Contact your fall
coach if you are interested in playing in the spring.
SUMMER
PROGRAM:
·
Wednesday evening
pickup games at Fiala Fields.
· League sponsored player
development camp (details to follow)
LEVELS OF
PLAY:
· Intramural Program
Includes our U-8 and U-6 (Smurf) programs. Teams are equally divided in
skill level. The primary purpose of this league is the development of
player skills. Teams practice 1-2 times per week, with one game per week.
There are usually no additional costs. All practices and games are on field
in Camp Hill.
· Recreation Program (Division III)
Begins with the U-9/U10 age and is open to players of all skill levels. Teams generally play in Division III of CPYSL against
other recreational (D-III) clubs close by.
Teams typically practice 2 times per
week with Saturday games. Players are expected to get at least 50 percent
playing time. This is ideal for players who enjoy playing for fun and/or
want less of a commitment to soccer because of other activities.
Sometimes there is option of playing in
one fall and/or one spring tournament, which would be an extra cost
(approx. $10 per tournament.)
· Travel Program (Division I/II)
These teams begin at the U-9/U-10 age and become more developed at the
older ages.
Division II teams play in CPYSL where
this level has become very competitive in recent years. This requires a
higher level of skill. Teams are selected based on skill assessments by
coaches and designated club player development officials.
Travel players need to be committed to a
more demanding practice schedule (2 times per week minimum), one game per
week (minimum playing time of 33 percent), and possible additional games
throughout the fall season.
Typically these teams play a minimum of
one tournament per year with additional costs. Travel distances are further
than with the recreational program. In addition, we encourage these teams
to continue to play in a spring program. Most CHSC travel teams play in
this division.
When possible, the club also fields
Division I teams, which play in a CPYSL league that is extremely
competitive. This requires a high level of skill and player commitment with
practice 2-3 times per week and one game per week with others possible
(minimum playing time of 25 percent.)
These teams play and practice throughout
the year and can include a spring season and an indoor/winter season
(additional costs). Families should expect more tournaments (minimum 2 per
year with extra costs.) Because of our small club size, it is sometimes
difficult to compete at this level, but the CHSC is committed to providing
this level of play.
Often these teams are open to members of
other clubs and we will sometimes combine resources with other clubs to field
these competitive teams.
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