The Bluffton University men's and women's soccer teams will be hosting a United States Youth Soccer Association (USYSA) Youth Soccer Month day on September 24 during the double-header with the College of Mt. St. Joseph. The women play at 12 p.m. and the men follow at 2 p.m. Both matches will be played at the Emery Sears Athletic Complex. This event marks the beginning of conference play for the Bluffton soccer teams.

 

COME JOIN THE BEAVER SOCCER TEAMS AS THEY HOST THE MOUNT. LET'S CELEBRATE YOUTH SOCCER MONTH TOGETHER TO FOCUS ON YOUTH SOCCER AND A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE IN ADOLESCENCE.

 

About the USYSA:

US Youth Soccer, the nation's largest youth sports association, is excited to kick off the ninth annual Youth Soccer Month - Celebrating Soccer in America on Sept. 1, and the celebration continues throughout the month promoting the benefits of soccer.

 

In 2011, US Youth Soccer will be hosting a Giveaway-a-day contest in which participants can win soccer balls, T-shirts, books, scarves and coaching kits throughout the month. Check daily in September for a chance to win the Giveaway-a-Day just in time for fall soccer season.

 

Each week during Youth Soccer Month will focus on a different message celebrating soccer. The four messages of Youth Soccer month are:

 

          Fun: (Week of September 5)

Whether recreational or competitive in nature, involvement in soccer is easy, affordable and rewarding.

 

          Family: (Week of September 12)

Playing soccer ties families together as schedules, vacations and family time are coordinated.

 

          Friendship: (Week of September 19)

The relationships generated through playing soccer extend beyond the field.

 

          Fitness: (Week of September 26)

The health and fitness (physical, psychological and social) benefits of playing soccer.

 

Follow Youth Soccer Month to learn more about how to get involved in Youth Soccer Month and become a fan. Add photos of you and your friends celebrating Youth Soccer Month and enjoying the game.