Heartland Soccer Association
MAY 2013
THE MIDFIELDER 

HEARTLAND SOCCER PREPARES FOR THE KANSAS CITY INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT 

 

               This year's Kansas City Invitational Tournament, which will be held May 24-27, will have the largest field that this tournament has ever seen. There are 349 teams registered from 11 states across the Midwest playing in 58 different divisions. The participants are traveling from Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, North Dakota, South Dakota and Texas. We also have an extremely large contingent of locally based teams taking part. The divisions start at U-8 and run through U-19 for both boys and girls.

             Games will begin Friday afternoon and will go until Monday evening at the Overland Park Soccer Complex. 

             A number of the participating teams are taking advantage of the agreement made between Heartland Soccer and one of our tournament sponsors, Sporting Kansas City.  Those teams will attend Sporting KC's MLS game against the Houston Dynamo on Sunday, May 26.

            We look forward to Memorial Day weekend and wish all the participating teams the best of luck!

UPCOMING CALENDAR
  

 

May 17-19 

League play

May 24-27

 

May 25

Kansas City Invitational Tournament

Heartland Night with FC Kansas City

 

May 31- Jun 2

June 29

 

July 3

Rainout Weekend

Heartland Awards Night at Sporting Kansas City
Heartland Awards Night at Sporting Kansas City

 

July 8

Fall 2013 Online Registration Deadline

Payment Due by 12pm

 

July 10

Club Team turn-in to Heartland

July 11

Recreational Seeding

 

July 12

Premier Seeding challenges via email


July 17

Final Premier Seeding,

Posted after 5pm.

 

July 31

Schedule,

Posted after 5pm

 

FALL 2013 CALENDAR
 

 

Aug 10-11

League play

 

Aug 17-18

League play 

 

Aug 24-25

League play

 

Aug 30-

Sep 2       

Heartland Midwest Classic Tournament

 

Sep 7-8

League play

 

Sep 14-15

League play

 

Sep 21-22

League play

 

Sep 28-29

League play

 

Oct 5-6

League play

 

Oct 11-13

Midwest All Girls Tournament

 

Oct 19-20

League play

 

Oct 26-27

Rainout Weekend

 

Nov 1-3

Chipotle Heartland Invitational Tournament- Girls

Nov 8-10

Chipotle Heartland Invitational Tournament- Boys

 


 

In This Issue
KansasCity Invitational
Upcoming Schedule
Fall 2013 Schedule
The US Youth National Championship
Awards Night
The US Youth National Championship
Fall Tournaments
Coaches Code of Conduct
Parents/ Guests Code of Conduct
Reschedule Policies
HSP Concession Menu
Field Condition Updates
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 A SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

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Applebees

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Chick-Fil-A

Chipotle

Dicks Sporting Goods

Display Studios

El Padrino

Firehouse Subs

First Student

First Watch

Fortune Wok

Fox & Hound

Global Connections

Grenoli Trading

Hasty Awards

Iron Horse Golf Course

J&K Soccer

Jimmy John's

Kansas City Royals

Kolache Factory

Kennel Creek Pet Resort

Logo KC

Mafia Mikes

Menorah Medical Center

Michael Wineteer

Missouri Comets

Molle Toyota

Momo Bands

Mr. Goodcents Subs & Pastas

Orange Leaf

Pearle Vision Center

Pediatric Orthopedic Associates

Pride Cleaners

Salty Iguana

Select Photo- Graphics

Simons First National Bank

Soccer Master

Soccer Mom Shop

Sonic

Spin Pizza

Sporting KC

T-riffic T-shirts

The Storage Place

Whole Armor

Heartland Staff Contacts

 

Shane Hackett: Executive Director

[email protected]

Dana Parry: League Operations/Scheduling

[email protected]

Richard Davies: League Operations

[email protected]

Bridgette Samuelson: Team Leader/

Director of Tournament Operations

[email protected]

Dave Morrow: Tournament Director/KPSL Registrar

[email protected]

Sue Swanson: Sponsorship/League Operations

 [email protected]

Steven Davies: League Operations

 [email protected]

Katie Falco:Newsletter/ Sponsorship/ Media Relations  

[email protected]

Gina Schiraldi: Development Associate

[email protected] 

Gordon Crape: Referee Assignor

[email protected] 

IT'S ALMOST THAT TIME OF THE YEAR...
FALL 2013 LEAGUE REGISTRATION

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

 

 


Awards Night 05 14 13  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 FC Kansas City 05 08 13
           

THE US YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

 

 

The US Youth National Championship series is coming to Overland Park this summer July 22-28th.  National Championships hosts:  Kansas State Youth Soccer Association (KSYSA) and the City of Overland Park, along with, the Heartland Soccer Association, the Kansas City Sports Commission and the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) are working together to provide a great venue for the 88 teams coming to compete at the Overland Park Soccer Complex.  We are in need of around 1500 volunteers to work the event in order to make it successful.  Volunteers would be ball kids, field marshals, statisticians, set up and tear down helpers and others.  We've asked all clubs in the Kansas City Metro area and beyond to provide the KSYSA with the name of a Club Contact to help coordinate club volunteers.  If you are interested in assisting with the event as a coordinator or as a volunteer, please contact your current club to find out ways in which you can participate. 

 

2013 FALL TOURNAMENTS 
 

Heartland Midwest Classic

August 30 - September 2

Deadline: August 1

Heartland Midwest Classic traditional logo   

A great early season competition.  Because of the Labor Day Weekend timing, teams experience easier travel and more relaxed schedules.  The large size and wide-ranging draw allow for great competition at every level of play.

 

 

Midwest All Girls

October 11-13

Deadline: September 12

  Midwest All Girls Classic Logo

This long-time classic tournament brings together thousands of girls on more than 200 teams from throughout the Midwest.  Consider it an opportunity for your team to test itself against a concentration of female teams from many states.  You can expect opponents matched to your level of play.

 

 

The Chipotle Heartland Invitational Tournament

Girls: November 1-3, Deadline: October 3

Boys: November 8-10, Deadline: October 10

 

The Chipotle Heartland Invitational Tournament continues its reputation as the biggest and the best tournament in the Kansas City area.  560 teams from twelve states competed in this end-of-the-year showdown last year.  It's sure to give your team some well matched competition.

 

COACHES CODE OF CONDUCT
 
Heartland Soccer Association wants to ensure that games are safe, fair, positive, and enjoyable experiences for all involved. 

This Code of Conduct outlines the expectations Heartland Soccer Association has of its coaches. By participating in a Heartland event (league or tournament) each coach agrees to abide by these expectations. Failure to meet these expectations can lead to forfeiture of the right to participate in Heartland events.
  • The coach must behave in an ethical and legal manner at all times
    • Coaches need to be aware that almost all of their choices and decisions have ethical implications and that their behavior will influene the behavior of their players. 
    • Heartland acknowledges that all coaches want to win. However, the coach should never place the value of winning over the safey and welfare of players. 
  • The coach should know the Laws of the Game and instruct players to play within the laws and the spirit of the game at all times. 
  • The coach is responsible for the behavior of his/her players during the game.
    • Coaches should be positive role models and set the standard of sportsmanship.
    • Coaches must guide players to conduct themselves properly and to accept responsibility for their behavior. 
    • If a player is being disrespectful or playing overly aggressively, the coach is responsible for removing the player from the game until the player is in control of his/her behavior. 
    • Coaches must not use or tolerate disrespectful language.
  • The coach needs to respect the dignity, rights and needs of EVERY player. 
    • Coaches should develop players' appreciation of the game. Players should have fun and receive positive feedback.
    • Criticisms should be directed at performance and not the player.
    • Coaches should strive to have each player reach his/her full potential.
    • Coaches should keep the sport in proper perspective with other aspects of the players' lives (family, academic, religious, etc).
    • Coaches should cooperate fully with other specialists (doctors, physiotherapists, other coaches, etc.) in the best interests of the player. 
  • Coaches should treat officials with respect before, during and after the game.
    • The coach is responsible for and will be held accountable for the conduct of his/her players, parents, and spectators.
    • Complaints about officials need to follow the procedures laid out by Heartland Soccer Association.
PARENTS AND SPECTATORS CODE OF CONDUCT
Heartland Soccer Association wants to ensure that games are safe, fair, positive, and enjoyable experiences for all involved.

This Code of Conduct outlines the expectations Heartland Soccer Association has of its parents and spectators. By attending a Heartland event (league or tournament) each parent and spectator agrees to abide by these expectations. Failure to meet these expectations can lead to forfeiture of the right to attend Heartland events.
  • Set a positive example and refrain from negative behavior and comments.
  • Encourage the player to play within the Laws of the Game and spirit of the game at all times.
  • Provide a positive attitude and actions towards the game, players, coaches, and referees at all times. 
  • Refrain from activities that are detrimental to the game, referees, coaches and especially players.
  • Parents and spectators should treat officials with respect before, during and after the game. 
  • Complaints about officials need to follow the procedures laid out by Heartland Soccer Association.
  • Remember the game belongs to the players, and parents and spectators are guests. 

 RESCHEDULE POLICIES 
AND PROCEDURES

1. You must first contact the opposing team manager and/or coach. Team contact information can be found here

<http://www.heartlandsoccer.net/4menu_season_info/seedings.html>

 

2.  Both coaches will need to agree on an available re-schedule date that suits both teams. Do not send an online form until both teams agree on a date.


3. Once you have agreed on a date, BOTH teams must fill out the online reschedule form

<http://heartlandsoccer.net/5menu_coaches/reschedule.html>

and submit it. BOTH teams must agree on a date before sending in the reschedule form.

 

4.  Upon receiving the re-schedule request, Heartland will confirm the request with both teams by e-mail, giving them the date, time and field. 

 

5.  The game will then be posted on our website with the new information.

 

6.  If the opposition will not agree to the reschedule, the game will be

played on the original date and location or it will be regarded as a forfeit.

 

RE-SCHEDULE POLICY

 

 1.  We have a flexible re-scheduling policy and will work with teams to the utmost of our abilities.

 

2.  A valid reason must be provided for a re-schedule.  Re-scheduling games causes issues/concerns for both teams, managers and families. Abusing this system will create an adjustment to our flexible re-scheduling policy. Valid reasons would include participating in a new tournament, shortage of players due to ACT tests, etc. Missing a coach or key player would NOT be considered a valid reason!

 

3.  Any changes that need to be made during the season must be received a minimum of 10 days prior to the original game date. Games will not be rescheduled if the request is received less than 10 days prior to the scheduled game date. No exceptions!

 

4.  Note, requests MUST go through the team manager and coach.

 

5.  Teams failing to notify the office or not show for a scheduled game will be charged a no-show fee and a forfeit. 

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