Summer Camps

GYSA encourages all Soccer players to take advantage of the summer camps available. Below is a list of of some of the camps coming up. We will provide as much information as we can on all camps. Keep checking back and keep up the good work!
University of Southern Maine - Gorham FMI, visit www.usm.maine.edu/athl/camps/	June 23-27^th Grades 4-8 Soccer Day Camp 9-4pm 185.00

University of Maine - Orono Residential & Day Camp Camp Brochure	Boys Residential Camp July 24-27^th Junior / Elite Residential Camp Grades 7 - 12 Cost: $450.00 CO-ED Day Camp July 28 - August 1^st Ages 6 - 18 Cost: $200.00

Saint Joseph's College - Overnight Camp The Maine Soccer School FMI, visit http://www.sjcme.edu/mss/	July 13-17 Co-Ed Camp, Ages 13–18 July 18-20 Co-Ed Camp, Ages 9-12

Challenger Sports GYSA Team Camp FMI - visit www.challengersports.com	August 18-22nd 9am-4pm $160 Little Falls Recreation U9- U14 This camp is open specifically to GYSA travel teams. All Gysa Teams are strongly encouraged to attend. This is a tremendous preseason opportunity. If at least 75% of your GYSA team is present each team will have their own British coach for the week. U12-U14 teams will be established by Mid April. U9 and U10 ages will be established by June. However, you may still sign up as an individual and will be placed with your appropriate age group. So Don't wait to sign up. Direct any questions to Melissa Perrin 207.839.9122 **Early on-line sign ups will receive a Challenger Soccer Jersey. ($30 value) **

Maine Metro F.C. and the Royal Netherlands Soccer Association (KNVB) Academy Soccer Camp	Maine Metro F.C. and the Royal Netherlands Soccer Association (KNVB) will be combining to run a DUTCH SOCCER ACADEMY SUMMER DAY CAMP. Monday July 21st. through Friday July 25th. Fitzpatrick Stadium, Portland Maine Maine Metro FC’s summer day camps provide the ultimate training experience for today's up-and-coming soccer players. Our camp is a great way to spend a week with your friends and our wonderful staff. This year’s camp will be run by a top coach from the KNVB Academy in Holland. The KNVB Academy coach will coordinate the camp and work with Maine Metro FC coaches to execute the camp. Soccer fans around the world admire the Dutch style of play. Players like Johan Cruyff, Ruud Gullit, Marco van Basten and Dennis Bergkamp have long set a standard for exciting, creative play. In the 1980's and '90's The Netherlands provided the soccer world with entertaining teams and players. Featuring: 4v4, 7v7, 9v9 – small sided games, special instructions Training in small groups on transition from possession of ball Specialized goalkeeper training Speed, and Agility training All participants will receive a camp t-shirt and adidas ball. Camp Costs: Player registration fees for five days of camp will be as follows: Ages 8 and 9 = $189 ($195 after June 25th) All other ages = $225 ($235 after June 25th) Registration Form: Download here Camp registrations and fees received after June 25th, or the day of the start of the camp will be $195 and $235 respectively. Player fees will include: Instruction Camp soccer ball Camp t-shirt For more information about the camp, please visit our website http://www.mainemetrofc.com/Summer_Camp_Flyer_2008.htm The camp registration form is attached. This is a tremendous opportunity and great learning experience for all players, and we’re very excited about working with the KNVB from Holland. If you have questions or need more information, please send me an e-mail or call. Note: all registrants must complete the camp registration form and mail it in with payment to be considered for the camp.