News and Announcements
Latest Monthly Board Meeting Notes
Every month the Board gets together to review whats going on with RYS. We want you to know what is discussed during these meetings. Each month the latest E-Board Meeting Minutes will be posted below:
Latest E-Board Meeting Minutes - August 2011
Rockland Youth Soccer 35th Anniversary
In September 2010, Rockland Youth Soccer will turn 35! This is cause for a celebration! Some ideas being thought of to make sure this is a special day includes a parade, games, RYS memorabilia, as well as many more ideas. We really want this to be a day that the parents and kids will never forget.
In order to make this happen we need your help. A 35th Anniversary Committee is being formed to make this event a success. If you have any experience in organizing events, field days, etc we could use your help. If you want to get involved in RYS in a manner other then coaching, this is your chance. Please consider helping us make this a memorable for everyone involved RYS.
If you are interested in volunteering or helping out in any way email Karen Murray - kdmurray28@msn.com .
On-line Adult Volunteer Form
Rockland Youth Soccer organization is an all Volunteer organization that depends on the fine people of our community. Our Volunteers offer all of our children every opportunity to grow in self-esteem, leadership, sportsmanship, and most of all having a fun time playing the game of Soccer.
There are many ways you can help RYS. You can help out coaching, volunteering in the concession stands, volunteering to assist in any fund raising events, helping with set up and maintenance of our fields, with any capital improvement programs, or maybe there is an area on our Executive Board where you feel you can assist.
If you would like to help RYS in any way please review the below and contact us:
Concession Stand - RYS is always looking for volunteers to help out in the concession stands. High School students can earn their community service hours if you know of any students interested. If you are interested please contact RYS @ info@rocklandyouthsoccer.org
Coaching - ALL Age groups are looking for Coaches. If you, or someone you know is interested in coaching for one of the age groups, please reach out to that age groups Age Directors. You can find a link of Age Directors by clicking on the Divisions/Age Director tab.
Also, you may say that you've never coached soccer before and can not do it. That is not true. Rockland Youth Soccer continuously offers free coaches trainings through several licensing courses provided by Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association. We also offer on the job training through our own in town programs provided by our Director of Coaching and Education. We will help teach you the fundamentals of coaching our players. It is our goal to make sure we provide you the skills to be the very best coach you can be with dealing with beginners through premiere players.
RYS Improvements - RYS is always looking to improve. Whether it be field improvements, concession stand improvements, etc., we are always looking to get better. Do you master in a trade? Looking to volunteer your expertise? If you fall in this category or know of a person or company looking to volunteer their services please consider RYS. We are always looking at ways to get better. If you want to volunteer your traits please contact RYS at: info@rocklandyouthsoccer.org
If you have any interest in volunteering in any of these areas we ask that you sign into sports pilot and fill out the volunteer/registration form. Also, you will need to fill out a CORI form. The link to this form can be found at the top of this page.
Community Service Opportunities
RYS is searching for students looking to accumulate community service hours. You could help with concessions for an hour or two during Saturdays, help train some of the younger players, or help maintain the fields and equipment. Anyone interested should email info@rocklandyouthsoccer.org
Welcome new RYS Board members
Effective July 1, 2009, the following volunteers officially make up the new RYS board. Congratulations to all on their elected positions.
Mark Jackson President
John Krish Vice President
Karen Murray Registrar
Kristen Buker Secretary
John Ellard Treasurer
Wayne Murphy Equipment Manager
Frank Blonde Field Manager
Mark Ochenduzsko At Large: Referee Coordinator
Mike Callahan At Large: General
Nassim Abouzeid At-Large: Communications
Liz LaPlante At-Large: Concessions Coordinator
Annette Murray At-Large: Fundraiser Coordinator