2009 Spring Season

Welcome to the 2009 soccer season, we hope to have a great year with the help of all our members. Over the past year we have made several improvements to our fields and facility and we have many more planned. Just to let you know where your fees are being spent, over the past year we have purchased 12 new goals, reseeded and fertilized all of the fields, repainted the interior of the concession stand and restrooms, new cabinetry will be in the concession stand for the start of the season, purchased new soccer balls, and have recently purchased a aerator to be used on the fields. Our newest field next to the new parking lot in the front of our facility should be ready for play in the fall; we would ask that until then please do not use this field for any reason so that the turf has a chance to get well established. Our next project is to install irrigation for the fields; we have been working on this for several months and now have a finalized plan and cost. We will be working with the county and the recreation department to make this happen and will keep you updated on the progress.

The new Nelson County Youth Soccer Association board has been elected and is listed with contact information on the link to the left of this page. If at anytime you have a question or concerns please contact any board member and they will lead you to the person you need to talk to. We have a wonderful group of people that have volunteered and worked hard to help this league progress, but we still need volunteers to fill the following positions,

U-16 COMMISIONER
U-12 COMMISIONER
PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMISIONER

If you would like to volunteer for one of the positions please contact a board member. The more people we have involved the more we can accomplish for the league.

If you would like to attend a board meeting for a specific concern please contact Maureen Weir Secretary/Treasurer she will let you know when and where the next meeting will be and add your concern to the agenda.

Sincerely,

Dan Weir
2009 Board President
 

NCYSA Spring Signups Begin January 1

NCYSA player and coaches sign-ups for the spring soccer season will begin January 1. Parents can access the online registration option by clicking here.

If unable to do on-line registration you still have the option of mailing in the Registration Form along with payment to NCYSA or attend one of the in-person sign-ups that will be held -- times TBD -- at the Bardstown Recreational Department. Players must be 4 years old as of August 1, 2008 and all new sign-ups must submit a copy of their birth certificate. No registrations will be accepted without a birth certificate on file.

Sign-up forms for both players and coaches can be found on the website by clicking the Forms Page, Bardstown Recreational Department, and local sporting good stores. Deadline for spring sign-ups will be February 26 for all age groups with a discount given to those signing up before February 15, 2009.

For more information please contact Julie Caldwell, 502-507-3131 or click Contact Us.

Notice to all coaches and assistant coaches a coach’s application form must be filled out and on file before the team draw. Even if a head coach puts down an assistant on his form, unless a coaches application form is received from the assistant the assistant coach child will go into the open draw and may not be placed on the same team.

U-8 and U-10 Recreational Tournament Results

The U-8 and U-10 in-house recreational tournament was held October 24 and October 25. The NCYSA Thunder champions of the U-8 boys tournament, the NCYSA Sting were champions of the U-8 girls tournament, the Bloomfield Battling Bulls were champions of the U-10 boys tournament and the NCYSA KnockOuts were champions of the U-10 girls tournament. Click here for results.

NCYSA is Looking for Several Adult Referees

NCYSA is looking for several adults that are already referees or willing to become referees for the upcoming spring season. Usually in the spring because of the older kids playing competitive soccer we sometimes have trouble finding age appropriated referees for the older age group games. If you are already a certified referee and are willing to referees games please contact our referee commissioner, Chuck Russman at (502) 639-5009. If you are not certified and are interested in becoming a soccer referee go to KY Soccer Referee Association and click on "Recertification/Entry Level Courses" and then click on "District Three" to see when a course is being held so that you can become certified.

Being a referee for soccer games is a great way to earn some extra cash and also a great way to get some exercise. Click here to see our referee fees.

NCYSA President wins Kentucky Youth Soccer Volunteer of the Year

Mike Veech, the current NCYSA Board Presiden6t was the recipient of the 2008 Kentucky Youth Soccer Volunteer of the Year.  This was announced August 2, 2007 at the Awards Luncheon held in conjunction with the Kentucky Youth Soccer Annual General Meeting at the Marriot Griffin Gate Resort Hotel in Lexington.

"These individuals are being recognized for the impact that made in local community, but as well as across the Commonwealth of Kentucky," said Tim Turney, President of Kentucky Youth Soccer.  "Congratulations to all of our award recipients and to all the members of the Kentucky Youth Soccer family for yet another great year."

Click here for Mike's numerous contributions.

Nelson Elite Teams Highlights for the Fall Season

See how the Nelson Elite teams perform in several tournaments and their respective division in the KSSL.