Tournament Results & Games Resume Dec. 2nd

What a great day!!!  We are so proud of our Cielo teams!  Win, lose, or draw, all the teams gave it their best at every game.

This regional tournament is also the qualifier for State Tournament.  A few of our teams will be continuing on to State on Dec. 17th. We will be distributing the flier for those teams that qualified at our next regular season game on December 2nd. 

5-6 year olds

-Cheetah Dragons

7-8 year olds

-Phoenix Rising
-Thunderstorm

9-10 year olds
-Green Thunder (Combined with Connolly)

11-12 year olds

-Argentina

For additional information regarding the State tournament, follow the link below: 

Fall 2017 Desert Cup Tournament Results

We will see all of our teams on Saturday, December 2nd.  Enjoy your long weekend!

-Coach Sean

Fall Desert Cup

The smell of fall is in the air and the weather is perfect.  It is the season's premier event, and we look forward to it every year.  Last week, players participating in the tournament received a tournament schedule which is also posted below.  The final rosters for this weekend are also available.  Instructions and reminders have been announced for the past two weeks, but here are the highlights:

Fall Desert Cup Tournament Reminders:

• There are no regular season games tomorrow, Saturday 11/18.  If you child has not preregistered for tournament, you have the weekend off.
• Each team is schedule to play 3 games tomorrow.  Those that qualify will advance to the State Tournament on Sunday, Dec. 16th.  Qualifying teams will be notified at our next regular season game on Dec. 2nd. 
• Players 9 and older must bring proof of age: (ie. student ID, state ID, birth certificate, passport, etc.)
• ALL players must wear an ActivStars jersey (old YCOA logo is fine as well) - uniform shorts are not required
• Tournament Checklist:  *items you may want to bring
• Proof of age (9 years and older)
• ActivStars jersey
• Cleats
• Shin guards
• Soccer ball
• Water (plenty)
• Layers - depending on weather
• Sunscreen 
• Healthy snacks
• *Lunch / money for vendors
• *Chairs
• *Shade
• *Blankets
• *Camera

We are looking forward to seeing all of your smiling faces tomorrow and ready to have fun!

Go Cielo!!!

Veterans' Day

First of all, we want to thank all of the veterans who have proudly served our country.  Our hearts and gratitude go out to all those in the armed forces and their families.  THANK YOU!

Games

We have Game #3 this Saturday, November 11th.  After this game, we will not be at Summit for two weeks.  We will head back  to Summit to wrap up the regular season during the month of December. Here is the schedule for the remainder of the season:

• Nov. 11th
• Game #3 at Summit Academy
• Nov. 18-19th
• Fall Desert Cup Tournament
• Nov. 25th
• NO GAMES - Thanksgiving Break
• Dec. 2nd
• Game #4
• Dec. 9th
• Game #5
• Dec. 16thT
• Game #6 & Awards Ceremonies

Tournament

Tournament teams have been submitted, and we are looking forward to an exciting weekend on Nov. 18th and 19th.  We will be playing teams from all over the east valley, and there will be teams competing from the west valley as well.  Tournament teams and schedules will be at the check-in table this Saturday.  Be sure to check check your child's team name, as some teams/names were combined for tournament.  It is shaping up to be  a wonderful weekend!

***UPDATES FOR 9-10 YEAR OLD PLAYERS***

ALL players, 9 years and older, must show proof of age upon check-in at tournament.

The 9-10 year old players are playing on the fields on the SOUTH side of Princess Drive on the larger fields.

Team Lightning  - IMPORTANT

Due to an odd number of teams at the current time, the director of our site has moved the 7-8 year old team, Lightning, to an 11am game time for the remainder of the season.  Coach Sean is in the process on contacting affected families.  He will reach out to the rest of the families tomorrow.  Everyone else, please come at your regularly scheduled game time.  

We are looking forward to another beautiful Saturday.  See you all soon!

-Coach Sean and Erin

Game #2

Our game portion of the season is underway!  Everyone did a phenomenal job on Saturday, and we love the energy, excitement, and determination on game days.  We are proud of all of our Cielo Soccer Stars.

We are looking forward to another great game day and beautiful weather this Saturday.  Here are a few reminders:

• Sign-in on both rosters every week
• Grab any flyers or announcements at the table
• Click the "Snack Sign-Up" tab to choose a date to bring snacks for your child's team
• Bring plenty of water, shade, and snacks for your family
• HAVE FUN!!!

See you at the pitch!