How to use this website:

This website is intended to be a resource to provide information about SAYSA club programs, program schedules, player registration, coach resources, and for the promotion of soccer to the residents of our service area.  Clicking on the navigation buttons in the left column will direct the user to various information sections, such as "Player Registration" or "Coach Directory".

 Who is eligible to participate?

The club's charter with Pa West indicates that the youth of the communities of the Shenango Valley including Hermitage, Farrell, Sharon, and Sharpsville, as well as their surrounding municipalities are the focus of the club's programs.

Players:  Our membership is not restricted to these communities however, and players from neighboring Ohio communities as well as other nearby Pennsylvania communities may participate in the club's programs.  In general, our player programs are offered to male and female players from the ages of 5 to 19.

Adults:  Any adult interested in  soccer education as a coach or referee is welcome to participate in our training programs, whether or not they are affiliated with the club.

Recreational player program:

Shenango Valley Soccer is a recreational coed soccer program, open to 5 - 12 year old players with an emphasis on:

• promoting soccer as a sport and culture that a family can participate in for life

• learning soccer skills and tactics through age appropriate training games

• fun and fitness

• family participation

• developing team identity and co-operation

• developing a competitive spirit in a friendly, non-threatening environment

Click the "Recreational Program" button to the left for more information.

Pa West Sunday Travel team programs:

Shenango Valley United is the club's travel team program, open to boys and girls age 10 - 19. The club usually hosts separate boy and girls teams at the U14, U16, and U19 levels in the Pa West Lake District division 2, or 3. Some past teams have played up to Pa West Div 1, which involves longer travel times.  Our U12 teams can be boys, girls, or coed,  Div 2 or 3, depending on participation. The travel team division helps prepare players ages 10 to 19 who are interested in pursuing soccer at the high school level, or beyond.  Whether the player is an experienced teen or a beginner, up to date age appropriate training methods will be experienced.  Many of the area's most knowledgeable coaches participate in our programs.

Click the "Travel Team" button to the left for more information.

Coach and referee education:

As a comprehensive soccer club we offer coach training through in-house sessions as well as coach certification opportunities through our affiliation with Pa West. All active club coaches must have background checks on file with the board.  Our members ages 14 and up can also become FIFA certified referees through participation in an extensive referee training program operated by Pa West.  Some player training activities have been downloaded to the "soccer lesson plan index" as time has permitted.  Adults are encouraged to check the web sites of Pa West {www.pawest-soccer.org} or Ohio North {www.oysan.org} for lists of scheduled training programs.

CHARTER 

     The soccer club is registered in Pennsylvania as the nonprofit corporation Sharpsville Area Youth Soccer Association (SAYSA) and registered with the IRS as a 501c3 charitable tax-exempt corporation. We are a member of our state soccer association Pa West, the US Youth Soccer Association (USYSA), and the US Soccer Federation. Therefore, our club's policies, constitution, and by-laws must adhere to standards set by these organizations. The current club president maintains these records with the club files.

    (addendum January 2007) At the annual club membership meeting in June 2006 the membership approved a measure to modify the club constitution allowing the club to advertise and do business as the "Shenango Area Youth Soccer Association" for the purpose of better reflecting the makeup of our membership.  The corporate name "Sharpsville Area Youth Soccer Association" will be retained for business, legal, and taxation purposes.

How to contact a board officer:

The preferred method is by an email message.  These can be sent to:  sec@saysa-pa.org 

The  phone number voicemail (724-866-6100) is checked by a board member weekly in the off season (October-January, June-July) and at least 2-3 days per week during the registration times and the playing seasons.