USPSA E-newsletter for February 2012

President's Letter

Dear Members and Friends of the USPSA,

We are now midway through the season and planning has begun for the annual meeting in June. Now is the time to propose ideas and recommendations for moving the USPSA forward. Growing teams throughout the US continues to be the foundation of this organization. While managing competition at all levels to ensure that high integrity is maintained for all involved, the main tenant of the organization is growth and awareness of this great sport.

The board met recently to discuss matters dealing with games in regards to teams with registration issues. It appears as though there may have been some communication issues and confusion with athletes who did not complete registration but played games. The board has decided to count the results for all teams with issues, including issues player registration for games played prior to January 1, 2012. Those teams that had a player who did not fully complete their registration will have games count towards their 12-game requirement, but the games will be considered forfeits. The USPSA will make appropriate changes to the website to allow coaches, team managers, and administrators to check their roster to ensure player registration has been completed. We expect this change to begin next season. Teams playing games after January 1, 2012 will need to complete the registration requirement and any game played with a non-registered player on their roster will not be counted. Please work closely with your new players to avoid any confusion and loss of games. When in doubt, please contact USPSA Secretary, Jenny Mitchell.

As in every year, we have an election during the Annual General Meeting. This year the President, Executive Vice President, and Secretary positions are up for election. There is information below from the Elections Committee about the process. On that note, I am announcing that Karen and I have decided to not run for re-election. We have thought long and hard about this decision. After 6 years, we are proud of what we, along with past and present board members, have accomplished with the USPSA. It's time to step back and find balance again both personally and professionally. It has been an honor for the both of us to be part of this great organization.

Until next month, take care and good luck in your upcoming competitions. 

Sincerely,

Dominic Russo
President

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USPSA Welcomes BraunAbility

We would like to welcome BraunAbility as the sponsor for the 2012 USPSA BraunAbility Premier Cup! BraunAbility is the world's leading manufacturer of wheelchair accessible vehicles and wheelchair lifts. The company was founded by Ralph Braun, a wheelchair user himself, who knows from experience the importance of mobility and freedom. BraunAbility is celebrating 40 years of providing safe, reliable, and innovative mobility solutions for individuals with disabilities. We at the USPSA are proud to have them supporting power soccer and look forward to the future! 

 

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2012 USPSA Elections Process Underway

Dear USPSA Community,

This announcement is the beginning to kicking off the 2nd Annual Let YOUR Voice Be Heard Campaign for the USPSA Elections!

Below you will find the list of positions that are up for election in 2012. Position descriptions can be found at www.powersoccerusa.net > Downloads > Organization > USPSA Constitution and Bylaws.

2012 Positions Up For Election:

President:
Incumbent: Dominic Russo

Executive Vice President:
Incumbent: Karen Russo

Secretary:
Incumbent: Jenny Mitchell

The 2012 USPSA Nomination Applications will be available within the next week or two. I will also send the form via e-mail to all Coaches and Team Representatives. I will be accepting these applications from potential candidates through April 1, 2012.

Get involved, Let YOUR Voice Be Heard!

Sincerely,
Ericka Sutton
Nominations & Elections Committee Chair
404.246.4704
uspsa [dot] nec [at] gmx [dot] com 

 

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Games, Scoresheets and More!

All of the game scoresheets that I have received are now online at USPSATeams.org! Everybody's games, standings and individual statistics are up-to-date. Please remember to send in your game scoresheets (mail, fax or email) within two weeks of the game date.

If you would like your upcoming tournament or games to be listed on the USPSA website and in the e-newsletter, please send an email to secretary [at] powersoccerusa [dot] net. If it is a large tournament open to any team, please also include the Tournament Scheduling Form, available on the website. We love to know how our teams are doing, so please keep us in the loop for your scheduled games!

Reminder for Conference Teams: You must play 12 games by April 30th to attend your Conference Cup tournament! If you do not play 12 games or do not otherwise attend your Conference Cup, you will not receive your $500 deposit back and you will incur a $100 fine before next season.

Good luck in all of your upcoming games!

Sincerely,
Jenny Mitchell
USPSA Secretary
secretary [at] powersoccerusa [dot] net 

 

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2012 Abilities Expos
Visit One in Your Area

Dear Friends:

With six Abilities Expos across the US in 2012, there is surely one that will be near you! The USPSA will be represented at all Abilities Expos and will be showcasing the sport of Power Soccer. We will be at the Atlanta Abilities Expo, February 17-19, 2012 at the Georgia World Congress Center, where we would like to introduce you to all the great things we have to offer! Be sure to stop at our booth and say hello to your fellow soccer friends! In addition to us, there will be more than 100 suppliers of products and services that will increase your quality of life through new technology, great seminars on important issues and networking opportunities that will meet your specific needs. The expo is FREE and it's the leading event for people with disabilities, their families, caregivers, seniors, veterans and healthcare professionals. If you have not pre-registered, you can do so by clicking the following link: Atlanta Abilities Expo registration

Hope to see you there! 

 

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Power Soccer Clinic in San Diego

The USPSA collaborated with the San Diego Adaptive Sports Foundation and Duchenne San Diego and held a power soccer clinic in San Diego on January 14. In the early years of USA power soccer there was a team in San Diego and there is strong interest in getting them back on the map. Jerry Frick of the Fernando Foundation was on hand to introduce new players and volunteers the basics of the sport.

Eight players participated in the clinic and scrimmages featured end-to-end play with many exciting moments on offense and defense. It was a great day for everyone involved and the USPSA is excited about the prospect of power soccer returning to San Diego! To help power soccer move forward in San Diego as a player or in some other capacity, please contact Jonathan Newman at: jonathan [at] borp [dot] org

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Team USA Championship Apparel

Team USA championship apparel is available for purchase! Own a part of Power Soccer history and show support for the first US Soccer squad to win back-to-back world championships! The jackets and sweatshirts are currently available on pre-order. Orders must be placed by February 17th. Further availability for the outerwear after February 17th will be announced at a later date.

Youth, women's and men's apparel available in most items

Visit our USPSA League Store to get your gear today! 

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2012 Powerchair Football International Invitation Tournament

Important message to all Powerchair Football fans!

Would you like to attend an invitational international competition? Join us from April 27 to 29 in Montreal! This tournament will take place at Défi Sportif who will be responsible for all logistics during your visit. For more information, please consult the documents linked at the USPSA website.

We look forward to hearing from you!

 

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USPSA on YouTube

In a concerted effort to bring relevant video to people searching out information on the internet about power soccer and the USPSA, we are introducing a You-Tube page specific to the USPSA.

If you have power soccer videos (games, clinics, etc.) that you have taken at a recent USPSA event, or you are interested in video taping upcoming events and helping with this project, please contact Tony Jackson at: azpowersoccer [at] gmail [dot] com