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Granite Country Youth
Soccer Association
The Granite
Country Youth Soccer Association (GCYSA)
is a not-for-profit 501c(3) Tax Exempt Corporation and educational
organization whose mission is to develop the mental, physical and emotional
growth of youth players within the Highland
Lakes area. GCYSA
is a member association of the Capital Area Youth Soccer Association (CAYSA)
in Austin,
which is the second largest association in the country. The CAYSA
hierarchy passes through the South Texas Youth Soccer Association (STYSA),
United States Youth Soccer Association (USYSA), United States Soccer
Federation (USSF) and the Fédération Internationale de Football Association
(FIFA). GCYSA is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, elected
annually.
GCYSA
at a Glance
- 530 youth participants
ages 4 - 17, Spring 2008; US Youth Soccer 3.5 million participants
- One of the largest
youth sports organizations in the region, serving over 1000 players per
year
- 16% increase in
participation over Spring 2007
- More than 100
volunteers assisting 55 teams
- Players: 60%
male, 40% female, median age 9.3 years old
- KidSafe:
provides education and screening to protect the players and Association
via background checks for volunteers
- Seasons: Spring-
February through May; Fall- September through December
- Summer Camp: 60
- 100 youth players are instructed for a week by professional trainers
- Scholarships: 15
- 20 players are provided opportunities to play through donations
- Facilities: The
"Greens"- 5th & Ave K (8 Fields) / Rotary Park
- Behind Colt Elementary (1 Field)
- Training:
Coaches and Referees attend continuing education hosted by GCYSA
- Adult Play
Cooperation-approximately 6 teams/90 players (organized 5 v 5
tournament-10 teams)
Success
- Fall 2008: GCYSA
sent three select and two recreation teams to the Western District
Playoffs in Nov, one advanced to the State Tournament, U13 boys placed
2nd, U12 Boys placed 2nd. U14
Girls placed 2nd and U12 Girls placed 2nd.
- GCYSA provides
recreational as well as competitive opportunities. GCYSA will have
four to five select teams Spring of 2009.
Partners
- City of Marble
Falls: Field Maintenance and Funding
- Huber
Corporation: Field Supplies
Sponsors
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American
Bank
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MF
Noon Lions Club
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Cain
Orthodontics
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PEC
United Charities
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Edwards
Risk Management
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Service
Title
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IBC
Bank
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Treeline
Construction
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Kiwanis
Club of MF
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Lower
Colorado River
Authority
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Funding
- Player
Registration: fees range between $50 - $65 per season. Fees
cover uniform costs, equipment, insurance, supplies, referee fees and
other miscellaneous expenses.
- Fundraisers:
GCYSA raises monies through the sale of cookie dough twice per year
- Concession
Income: Convenience more than money maker
- Soccer Camp:
GCYSA does not receive income for hosting this activity
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