CUFC is now registering players for UDP try-outs. Please register by completing the 2008 Fall Recreational/UDP Player Registration form and check the UDP try-out box. The fall recreational player fee of $80 must be paid to complete the registration process.

For futher information see below.

The “United Development Program” is designed for all boys and girls ages U6 to U12. The program is designed to teach a well-defined set of age specific skills to all players involved, providing a transitional link between recreational soccer, and the Academy small-sided travel programs under the guidance of United’s professional training staff.

If you would like your child to receive enhanced skills training and to be involved in an educational experience that inspires players to be creative, perform with confidence, and have fun while improving at playing soccer and taking it to the next level then...

THIS IS THE PROGRAM FOR YOU!!

U6-U8 will play in the Recreational Program

U9-U12 may have the opportunity to play in the ADSL

What the UDP program provides:

•Directed by Joe Farrell, U8-U12 Director Player Development and Klajdi Lika, Director    Recreational Player Development
•Enhanced training through age-specific, progressive curriculum
•Practice 2 xs per week with licensed coach
•More competitive games
•Constant evaluation and feedback
•2 tournaments per year one Fall and one Spring
•Quality practice and game fields
•Optional Summer/Winter futsal training

Recreational pictures are scheduled for Saturday April 12.

TEAM SCHEDULES ALONG WITH OTHER VALUABLE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT  www.happyfacesports.com/cusc If you have any questions about scheduling or packages, you can contact Happy Face by visiting their website: www.happyfacechildrensphotography.com or Page Aguilar, CUSC's Picture Coordinator, at mamazooms@hotmail.com

PICTURE DAY- APRIL 12, 2008

Happy Face Children’s Photography will be doing CUSC team photos- Chesterfield and Midlothian. Keep in mind that Happy Face contributes 10% of sales back to our club and offers a complimentary Coach’s plaque and 5 X 7 team portrait to each Head Coach. If you have any questions, you can contact Happy Face by visiting their website: www.happyfacechildrensphotography.com  or Page Aguilar, CUSC's Picture Coordinator at mamazooms@hotmail.com

1. Recreational uniforms are in the office and ready for distribution beginning on Tuesday 26 February. We also have shorts, practice socks and other items for sale at reduced prices on a first come, first serve basis. Exact change, credit card and checks will be accepted .

2. Head coaches can pick up their equipment in the office from 25 Feb - 29 Feb.

Office hours: M-W 9-4     Thursday   9-7     Friday 9-2

Please remember that ALL head coaches and assistant coaches need to complete their Chesterfield County Background checks. We also need all head and assistant coaches to submit their signed VYSA and CUSC Coaches Codes of Conduct to the office.

3. Coaches clinincs will be held on Tuesday 4 March at Ironbridge Park from 530-700 and on Thursday 6 March at Monacan from 530-700. You do not need to attend both sessions.

Due to the forecast of inclement weather for Wednesday 13 February we will need to re-schedule the player play up evaluation session.

1. We have re-scheduled the player play-up evaluations sessions. If you marked the application during your online registration for the Spring 2008 season to have your child play up you must attend this session.

1. CUSC conforms to the VYSA and Chesterfield County background policies for volunteers. All coaches and Assistant coaches need a background check prior to the beginning of the season. Please see link to the left. This MUST be completed prior to start of the season (15 March)

2. All coaches must sign the VYSA Coaches Code of Conduct as well as the CUSC Code of Conduct. These forms can be found on the link to the left. These forms need to be filled out and mailed, faxed or dropped off at the CUSC office. This needs to done at or by equipment pick up that starts on the 25^th of Feb. We will not issue rosters until these forms are signed and returned to the office. Fax 271-7747

3. Coaches equipment will be distributed at the CUSC office from Monday 25 Feb – Friday 29 Feb.

4. Uniforms are tentatively scheduled to be distributed on Feb 25- Feb 29. During this week we will also have other uniform items (shorts, practice socks..etc) for sale on a first come first serve basis. Exact money will be required for purchases either by check, credit card or cash.

Office hours are: M-W 9-4     Thursday 9-7      Friday 9-2

8 January 2008

1. The 2008 Recreational Registration deadline is quickly approaching. Please register by 31 January 2008 in order to avoid late fees of an additional $30. With the number of participants that we have in Spring Soccer, late registrants will potentially be wait listed. Practice and match play will begin in March.

We invite all coaches to return in the Spring. New coaching opportunities are also available. Please sign up as a volunteer online when you register your child.

If you need a uniform set, please include that in your registration, otherwise uniforms will not change for the Spring.

2. We are happy to announce that we have accepted the contract proposals for our pictures and trophies.

Happy Faces Children's Photography will be providing the pictures and Crown Trophy will be doing our trophies.

Happy Faces has ask that we set aside April 12th to have pictures taken for both Chesterfield and Midlothian. I will get you more information as it becomes available to me.