Message from the Club President –

The Heidelberg Soccer Club is alive and well!  Several exciting things have happened since our last newsletter.  We formally re-established the club, and several new teams were formed.  Perhaps the most exciting is the GPSL Open Men’s team, which is essentially the re-establishment of the old Senior team.  So many people are volunteering their time and efforts to building the club again.  We owe a great deal of thanks to all volunteers, players and coaches making the club a success.  Think of what you can do to contribute to the club’s future.

Team updates 

O20 – The most exciting team update, a new team entered into GSPL, the open age division.  Made up primarily of Chartiers Valley alumni, They finished the regular season with a record of 6 wins, 2 losses and 1 tie, good enough to finish in the top 2 of their division to qualify for the league playoffs. The team entered into PA Cup tournament, but was eliminated in the quarterfinals. 

There are several former players with sons on this roster – Mick Wissel, Brian Taucher, Adam Gazda. 

Managers Mike Wissel and Craig Drinkhall

O40 – Spring results – Had a respectable season with a third place finish. New players, Dave McKelvey, Vince Schmidt, Manager Craig Drinkhall

O50 – New team, Manager Jim Theiman, list of players include, Bob Gerrero, Gerry Croce, Roger Shaw, Tom Marshall….

O30 – Current team folded 3 years ago.  HSC would like to field the O30 team again to create a full progression for all age group players.  If anyone is interested in forming and managing the team, please contact anyone on the board.

Women’s recreational league Lady Tornados. Spring 2006 held a 6 game season.  4 teams.  Hoping to recruit additional players for fall 2006 session. Eventual enter team in WPGSL.

For the fall session, we are hoping to get new uniforms for all of the league teams.  If anyone would like to sponsor a team, you can get a logo on the uniform.  Contact webmaster@heidelbergsoccer.com.

Club Administration

Charter signing – A  club constitution and bylaws proposed and accepted.  Board of directors elected,  Craig Drinkhall, Mike Wissel, Sayten Green, Lee Fisher, Lee Coughenour, Missy Wissel, Amy Krek.  Officers elected, Craig Drinkhall President, Stayten Green VP, Mike Wissel Secretary, Missy Wissel Treasurer.  Election for CY 2006.

Club mission accepted.

1.                  Field adult teams

2.                  Preserve the history of the club

3.                  Obtain a field and clubhouse

Club meetings first Tuesday of each month at Scoots in Heidelberg

Membership defined as current players, coaches, and administrators.  Membership can be obtained for fans at $5 / year or $20 for a lifetime membership.  Membership dues are set to help pay for administrative expenses to support the club.  Membership privelages include voting for board of directors at the annual meeting, mailing list for printed materials and notifications of events.  Please see if you can do a small part to assist in keeping the club alive.

Web site update

New sections since last newsletter

Personal journals – Dave McKelvey, Dale Sams – rescued from the hurricane Ivan flood.

Trophies – significant contribution from Sandy Utchel Tinney

Several photos and jerseys donated

Several new years of the CVHS yearbook were added.

Web site visits have increased to over 10,000 per month!  If anyone would like to obtain advertising or sponsorships, contact webmaster@heidelbergsoccer.com.

Events

Remainder of summer – GPSL league games and hopefully playoffs and open cup games. See website for schedule. 

Held the annual fund raiser at Heidelberg Fire Hall.  Thank you to everyone that contributed and participated to make it a success.  HSC raised $2,000 which will be added to the general fund to support all the teams.

Held the annual single men versus married men game on Tuesday July 4 at CVIS.  Result was. The even was followed by a picnic at the Heidelberg Fire Hall parking lot.  A good time was had by everyone.

Fields update

Currently HSC uses fields owned by the Chartiers Valley School District.  Specifically two fields at the primary center and one field at the intermediate school.  We pay rental uses on a per game bases.  One field at the primary center will be closed to relocate during the primary school expansion project. 

The CVIS field encountered some rainy days in the spring session but held up incredibly well.  An improvement project will be scheduled to fill in some large holes with dirt and grass.  Please come and volunteer if you can.  See the website for time and date.

Several proposals are being considered for acquiring a field.  This will be a major capital project and will likely require significant funds.  If anyone is interested in serving on a committee to work on this important activity contact the board.