UNO to Celebrate Youth Soccer Month Sunday
Sep 19, 2005 | Women's Soccer
OMAHA, Neb. (Sept. 19, 2005) - The Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks will join millions of Americans this September 25 with a match against Minnesota Duluth at the Soccer Field at Ak-Sar-Ben in celebration of Youth Soccer Month. Play will begin at 1 p.m. and tickets are available at the northwest gate to the field. US Youth Soccer rally towels and red, white and blue wristbands will be given away at the gate.
Youth Soccer Month is dedicated to increasing awareness of the benefits of playing Youth Soccer in America.A UNO is proud to support this effort and further the goals of Youth Soccer Month:
1. Emphasize soccer as the number one youth participation sport in America and a leading contributor to the healthy lifestyle of millions of American families.
2. Bring kids and families of all ages and all abilities together for fun, friendship and fitness.
3. Highlight the various programs available to children interested in participating in soccer, including inner city, special needs, recreationalA and elite soccer programs.
Throughout Youth Soccer Month a series of messages and themes will be communicated to illustrate the essence of youth soccer. Each week during Youth Soccer Month a different key will be the focus of "Celebrating Soccer in America." The four pillars of Youth Soccer month are:
Fitness: The health and fitness (physical, psychological and social) benefits of playing soccer.
Fun: Whether recreational or competitive in nature, involvement in soccer is easy, affordable and rewarding.
Family: Playing soccer ties families together as schedules, vacations and family time are coordinated.
Friendship: The relationships generated through playing soccer extend beyond the field.
Interest in the sport of soccer is at its highest levels ever in the United States, with more than 19 million children ages 5-19, participating regularly. In fact, more children are participating in organized soccer than peewee football, youth basketball or Little League baseball.
Recognizing the impact and importance the sport of soccer plays in the day-to-day lives of America's families, US Youth Soccer, the nation's largest youth sports organization is spearheading Youth Soccer Month - Celebrating Soccer in America, this September.
For more information on Youth Soccer Month visit www.YouthSoccerMonth.org.
What: UNO vs AC Soccer Match Celebrating Youth Soccer Month
Where: The Soccer Field at Ak-Sar-Ben in Omaha, Neb.
When: Sept. 25, 1 p.m.
For more information: Bob Flannery (402 554-3882) or bflannery@mail.unomaha.edu
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About Youth Soccer Month - The national celebration of Youth Soccer in America. More than 19 million children ages 5 - 19 regularly participate in soccer in the United States, more than peewee football, youth basketball or Little League baseball. Recognizing the impact and importance the sport of soccer lays in the day-to-day lives of America's families. US Youth Soccer is spearheading Youth Soccer Month - Celebrating Soccer in American.
About US Youth Soccer - US Youth Soccer - The Game for ALL Kids!A® is the largest youth sports organization in the United States and largest member of the US Soccer Federation, registers more than 3.2 million players annually, ages 5 to 19, in 55 member state associations. US Youth Soccer programs provide a fun, safe and healthy environment for players at every level of the game.
Youth Soccer Month is dedicated to increasing awareness of the benefits of playing Youth Soccer in America.A UNO is proud to support this effort and further the goals of Youth Soccer Month:
1. Emphasize soccer as the number one youth participation sport in America and a leading contributor to the healthy lifestyle of millions of American families.
2. Bring kids and families of all ages and all abilities together for fun, friendship and fitness.
3. Highlight the various programs available to children interested in participating in soccer, including inner city, special needs, recreationalA and elite soccer programs.
Throughout Youth Soccer Month a series of messages and themes will be communicated to illustrate the essence of youth soccer. Each week during Youth Soccer Month a different key will be the focus of "Celebrating Soccer in America." The four pillars of Youth Soccer month are:
Fitness: The health and fitness (physical, psychological and social) benefits of playing soccer.
Fun: Whether recreational or competitive in nature, involvement in soccer is easy, affordable and rewarding.
Family: Playing soccer ties families together as schedules, vacations and family time are coordinated.
Friendship: The relationships generated through playing soccer extend beyond the field.
Interest in the sport of soccer is at its highest levels ever in the United States, with more than 19 million children ages 5-19, participating regularly. In fact, more children are participating in organized soccer than peewee football, youth basketball or Little League baseball.
Recognizing the impact and importance the sport of soccer plays in the day-to-day lives of America's families, US Youth Soccer, the nation's largest youth sports organization is spearheading Youth Soccer Month - Celebrating Soccer in America, this September.
For more information on Youth Soccer Month visit www.YouthSoccerMonth.org.
What: UNO vs AC Soccer Match Celebrating Youth Soccer Month
Where: The Soccer Field at Ak-Sar-Ben in Omaha, Neb.
When: Sept. 25, 1 p.m.
For more information: Bob Flannery (402 554-3882) or bflannery@mail.unomaha.edu
About Youth Soccer Month - The national celebration of Youth Soccer in America. More than 19 million children ages 5 - 19 regularly participate in soccer in the United States, more than peewee football, youth basketball or Little League baseball. Recognizing the impact and importance the sport of soccer lays in the day-to-day lives of America's families. US Youth Soccer is spearheading Youth Soccer Month - Celebrating Soccer in American.
About US Youth Soccer - US Youth Soccer - The Game for ALL Kids!A® is the largest youth sports organization in the United States and largest member of the US Soccer Federation, registers more than 3.2 million players annually, ages 5 to 19, in 55 member state associations. US Youth Soccer programs provide a fun, safe and healthy environment for players at every level of the game.
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