FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
POQUOSON SHARKS ANNOUNCE COMPETITIVE SOCCER TRYOUTS
Islander Soccer Association Affiliates with Tidewater Sharks FC
Poquoson, VA, April 27, 2013– The Poquoson Sharks, a new competitive travel soccer team affiliated with the Tidewater Sharks FC and a program of the Islander Soccer Association, will be holding tryouts for boys and girls ages 8 – 18 beginning May 4. Tryouts are free and players may register at the field on the day of the event or through an online registration link which will be available shortly at tidewatersharks.com. The Poquoson Sharks were formed by ISA to offer a local, high-quality and cost-effective competitive travel program in the Poquoson area that will ultimately support superior high school soccer teams. The Poquoson Sharks will be competing in the Virginia Soccer League in the fall of 2013, and will participate in tournaments as selected by each team. Player fees are being finalized, but the cost will range between $300 and $450 per season depending on the age group. The Puma uniform package will be $90 and must be purchased every two years. The number and age group for teams will be determined based on interest at tryouts and some teams may have merged age groups. Due to VA Soccer League rules a player can only play one age group above his or her actual age group. Although encouraged, players do not have to participate in both fall and spring seasons.
For more information about the Poquoson Sharks visit:
http://www.tidewatersharks.com/#!poquoson-sharks/c1wi3
Player Registration for Tryouts
https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=2932&GroupID=787923
www.tidewatersharks.com www.islandersoccer.com
or call (757)253-1947
Poquoson Sharks Tryout Schedule
Saturday, May 4-South Lawson U-16 Field
U15 - U18 High School Girls3 pm - 4:45 pm
U15 - U18 High School Boys5:00 pm - 6:45 pm
HS Boys Rain Date:Friday, May 10 5:30 pm - 7:15 pm(Kiln Creek Soccer Field, York)
HS GirlsRain Date:Friday, May 17 5:30 pm - 7:15 pm(Kiln Creek Soccer Field, York)
Tuesday, May 7- South Lawson U-16 Field
U9 - U12Boys and Girls5:30 pm - 7:15 pm
Rain Date:Saturday, May 11 3:00 pm - 4:45 pmSouth Lawson U-13 Field)
Saturday, May 11- South Lawson Field U13 Field
U13 - U14 Boys and Girls1 pm - 2:45 pm
Rain Date:Friday, May 17 6:45 pm - 8:30 pm(Kiln Creek Soccer Field, York)
PARENT/PLAYER INFORMATION MEETINGS
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 @ 7pm
Thursday, May 9, 2013 @ 7pm
Meetings will be at Poquoson High School (Gym Entrance)
About the ISA
The Islander Soccer Association was formed in 1998 with the objective to support the support, encourage and advance the Poquoson High School Soccer programs. Since its organization, the ISA has provided fundraising, support and equipment for the teams in addition to providing scholarships for graduating seniors. In the spring of 2012, the ISA decided that in order to build exceptional high school soccer teams the ISA needed to support player development from the earliest ages with professional developmental soccer training. While there are several soccer clubs in the area offering programs, most are very costly and are beyond the financial reach of many families in Poquoson. In the winter of 2013, the ISA voted to create and support a U-10 boy’s team that played in the Tidewater Advanced Soccer League and was coached by Poquoson High School Varsity Coach, Charlie Sneddon. Rather than creating a new club in Poquoson, the ISA voted to explore an affiliation with an existing area soccer club to provide advanced developmental soccer programs beginning in the fall of 2013.
About the Tidewater Sharks FC
The Tidewater Sharks FC is the non-profit soccer organization of The WISC Athletic Club in Williamsburg. The Sharks were launched in 1997 as a minor league team in the USISL D3 Pro League and subsequently developed youth teams in 1998. After moving to Williamsburg in 2006, Sharks Director of Coaching Kevin Darcy (National “A” License) directed the Virginia Legacy and Chesterfield United soccer clubs prior to forming a partnership with the WISC and launching the Tidewater Sharks minor league teams and new youth development system. The Tidewater Sharks offers several soccer programs including youth soccer programs at all levels, a minor league Men's team playing in the IPL "Indoor Premiere League," and a minor league Women's team playing in the WPSL "Women's Premier Soccer League". In addition the Sharks have recently formed a strategic partnership with GIS (Global Image Sports) and English Club Wolverhampton Wanderers to enhance player development opportunities as well as team and coaches.
“Developmental opportunities for players of all ages and levels”
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