Welcome to the Official Illinois Youth Soccer Website
Illinois Youth Soccer is an official State Association and charter member of the US Soccer Federation and US Youth Soccer. Illinois Youth Soccer is the administrative body authorized to carry out the Federation's and US Youth Soccer's programs to amateur youth players in Illinois. Programs include: Olympic Development Program (ODP), Illinois State Cup/US Youth Soccer National Championship Series, Illinois Cup, Copa Chicago, Chicago International Invitational, Chicago Beach Soccer Tournament, Inner City Programs, Soccer Expo, Network News, Coaching Education and Referee Education. Illinois Youth Soccer is Illinois’ largest youth sport organization with over 90,000 players.
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ODP News
-Players interested in participating in this weekend's (Nov. 21-22) 1998/99 training session or Goalkeeper Academy can still register online or on site at the training session, registration and payment forms will be available.
-Results from the 1995 & 1996 tryouts will be emailed out at the end of the business day on November 20. Please do not contact the IYSA office regarding player status until November 23.
-Players in the 1993,1994, 1997 & 1998/99 can still enroll. Click here to register online.
Swine Flu Precautions
Swine flu is a respiratory illness found in pigs resulting from a subtype of influenza A virus, H1N1. The symptoms of swine flu are very similar to those of seasonal influenza, including fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, chills, and overall fatigue. Some have also reported stomach upset, diarrhea, and vomiting. Similar to seasonal influenza, the severity of symptoms varies greatly; pneumonia and respiratory failure have been reported especially among those with suppressed immune systems or having chronic medical conditions. Also, like seasonal influenza, bacterial infections can occur simultaneously with swine flu causing pneumonia, ear infections, and sinus infections. In general, influenza viruses spread easily from person to person through infected respiratory droplets, which can be exhaled through general breathing, coughed, or sneezed into the air. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, mouth or face; this is how germs spread. To reduce the risk of spreading a virus, cough and sneeze into disposable tissues and immediately place used tissues in a waste basket; wash hands or use alcohol based cleanser. Do not cough or sneeze into your hands, rather if a tissue is not available, cough or sneeze into your elbow. Do not exchange apparel. Wash hands frequently, especially after using a tissue, the restroom, or helping someone who is sick. Avoid those who are sick, and if you develop symptoms, avoid contact with others; stay home from work and school; CALL YOUR DOCTOR. For more information, see attached brochure from US Youth Soccer or visit http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/investigation.htm.
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Illinois Youth Soccer Partners With GotSoccer
Illinois Youth Soccer Association announced today that GotSoccer has been selected as the new state association level registration and scheduling software provider.
The decision comes after a significant investment of time devoted to researching current and future registration software needs and comparing software solutions on the market. Illinois Youth Soccer sought a completely integrated product with user-friendly, yet comprehensive solutions applicable at both membership and state association levels. In the end, GotSoccer offered the most inclusive, powerful and cost-effective product and an ongoing commitment to superior customer service.
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World Sport Chicago Scholarship Opportunity
World Sport Chicago is offering high school juniors who live AND attend school in Chicago that participate in an Olympic sport the opportunityto earn a $10,000 scholarship.
Click here for more details or call 312-784-3313.
All applications must be received by November 30.
September Board Meeting Actions
Click here to see the IYSA Board of Directors actions from the 9/19/09 meeting.
Help Us Raise Money For Inner City Programs
Illinois Youth Soccer's Inner City Programs are in the running for a $2,500 grant from Responsible Sports and we need your help. All you have to do is take a simple quiz on responsible sport parenting or coaching.
To help Illinois Youth Soccer's Inner City Programs possibly earn the grant all you need to do is:
- Go to the Responsible Sports Community Grant webpage
- Click the "Get Started" button under Participants
- Click either the "Coaches" or "Parents" button under Step 1
- Read the coursework
- Take the online quiz
- After completing the quiz complete the registration info. PLEASE NOTE THE EMAIL ADDRESS YOU ENTER MUST BE A VALID EMAIL
- You will recieve a confirmation email. Once you recieve that email click VERIFY MY QUIZ
- Search for either Illinois Youth Soccer or search Arlington Heights, IL
- Click Illinois Youth Soccer/Inner City Programs from the list of programs
The MORE people who successfully take the quiz, the better our chances for the grant, which will help underprivileged children in Chicago. Thanks in advance for your help.
2009 Copa Chicago
Thanks to all of the teams who participated in the 2009 Copa Chicago.
2009 Copa Chicago
Champions
Finalists
Under-6 Boys
Necaxa
Piratas
Under-8 Boys
Deportivo Azul
Alteno
Under-10 Boys
Deportivo Chivas
Deportivo Azul
Under-12 Boys
Sporting Durango
Piratas
Under-14 Boys
Chivas
Chicago Wind
Under-16 Girls
South Suburban U15
Cicero Chivas
Under-19 Girls
Manchester United
Taxco
Giving Back
Thank you to all of the Illinois ODP players who volunteer at the 2009 Illinois Youth Soccer Inner City Programs "End of Year Bash". Your dedication to helping the less fortunate has a great impact. Thank you to the following players who volunteered.
| Marco Becerra | Gabby McLaurin | Katie Hoots | Joe Longhi |
| Rogelio Delatorre | Billy Larsen | Colleen Zickert | Vanessa Abad |
| Kristen Brots | Jessica Luttrell | Kelli Zickert | Brandon Jipp |
| Mary Rounce | Payton Sabathne | Jonah Nuentheldon | Jessica Ritchie |
| Abby Mangerinda | Bryce Banuelos | Shayna Dheel | Amanda Gaggioli |
| Cora Climo | Jackie Georgoulis | Sofia Pavon | Kelsey Goon |
| Emily Oliver | Ginny McGowan | Alexander Seibt | Katie Nasenbenny |
| John Devitt | Patrick Duncan |
Reminder For Teams . . .
If you anticipate participating in Illinois Youth Soccer (IYSA) sponsored programs and events such as State Cup, Illinois Cup or MRL, your league is REQUIRED to register your team with IYSA.
The following IYSA affiliated competitive leagues AUTOMATICALLY register their teams with IYSA and comply with all IYSA requirements for participating in all IYSA programs. Click here for league listings
N0 Place Safe Outside During Lightning & Thunde
If you hear it, fear it!
If you see it, flee it!
We recently received a call from a parent that a League did not cancel its soccer games although lightning was present in the area.
Lightning is the #2 storm killer in the U.S., killing more than hurricanes or tornadoes on average. Don't hesitate, seek shelter immediately. The lightning casualty stories are replete with events where people were about to make it to shelter when they were struck. If they'd just started a minute earlier, they'd have been safe.
Please review the attached lightning information from the National Safety Council and US Soccer
"Respect For The Game" video Great for Parents & Coaches
