U-13 Schedules Additional Tryout
Jun 04, 2009
We are adding a tryout for u-13's - Boys - next Thursday, 6/11 at 6:00 at rotary fields.
See you there.
Youth 6 vs 6 Summer Program
Jun 01, 2009
We are back and ready to have another summer blast.
BSYSL is hosting it’s 2nd annual 6V6 Challenge.
Last year’s challenge was very successful!!!
The purpose of the 6v6 is to intensify each players skills.
More touches, longer active play and mind sharpening action.
Games will be played on Monday with Wednesday practice.
Bring your team or you can join as a single player.
Cost is $50 for youth or adult
Each player gets a team jersey only (no shorts or socks)
Please register online or visit Ocala Sports for further information or you can download a PDF flyer located in the "Downloads" section of this website. The file is called "6v6BSYSL.pdf".
See you on the pitch!
GUILTY!
May 18, 2009
Finally the light is at the end of the tunnel to the theft of BSYSL funds.
Today, Priscilla Bellcase plead guilty to stealing funds from the youths soccer organization that sent the program in a downward spiral to near collapse. The Guilty plea brings relief to almost two years of time effort and stress to the leaders of the BSYSL program.
August 19th is sentencing and at that point, closure.
THANK YOU!
May 18, 2009
The BSYSL Board would like to thank all of the members, volunteers, referees and coaches for all their time this past season and the continued support.
We are still looking for a field commissioner for the recreational complex. If you are interested or would like additional information please contact me @ recpresident@bsysl.com.
We'll see you at British Soccer Camp, Summer 6v6 or next season!
Competitive Team Tryouts Scheduled
May 15, 2009
Currently a travel team player or thinking about moving up to a more intense level of soccer? Posted below is the schedule of dates for this coming year of competitive team tryouts.
U10 BOYS BYRON SOTO
MAY 27 6pm,
MAY 30 - 10 am
JUNE 1 - 6 pm
All @ MAIN COMPLEX
U11 BOYS LARRY NIEMAN
MAY 28 - 6 pm
JUNE 2,4 - 6pm
All @ ROTARY
U12 GIRLS ROBERT PUTZEYS
MAY 27, 28 - 6 pm
JUNE 13 9 am
All @ MAIN COMPLEX
U12 BOYS YURI HESSE
JUNE 1,3,5 - 6 pm
All @ ROTARY
U12 BOYS MALACHI JACKSON
MAY 27 - 6 pm
MAY 30 - 10 am
JUNE 4 - 6 pm
All @ MAIN COMPLEX
U13 BOYS MARC FLORES
MAY 30, JUNE 6 - 10 am
All @ MAIN COMPLEX
U13 GIRLS BOB MILES
MAY 26, 27 - 6 pm
MAY 30 - 10 am
All @ MAIN COMPLEX
U14 BOYS AL KEMERSON
JUNE 2, 4 - 6 pm
All @ MAIN COMPLEX
U15 GIRLS DAVE PRITCHARD
MAY 28, JUNE 2 - 6 pm
All @ ROTARY
U17 BOYS KEITH KIRCHOFFER
MAY 26, 28 JUNE 2,3,4 - 6 pm
All @ ROTARY
U17GIRLS MIKE BLANEY
MAY 28, JUNE 1 - 6 pm
All @ ROTARY
U18 BOYS MELVIN V ALENZUELA
MAY 26, 28 JUNE 2 - 6 pm
All @ MAIN COMPLEX
U19 BOYS FULTON GOMEZ
MAY 27, 28, 29 JUNE 1, 2, 3, 4 - 6 pm
All @ ROTARY
Annual General Meeting (AGM) Scheduled for BSYSL
May 01, 2009
The AGM is scheduled for May 14, 2009 between 6pm-8pm at the Coleman Center behind the YMCA.
This meeting will be your forum to ask questions, find out whats going on, how we are doing financially, learn about the competitive, recreational and adult leagues and vote or volunteer for the new board positions. We encourage all to attend and be active in moving the BSYSL forward. If you have any questions then email me at recpresident@bsysl.com
New Recreational Positions to be voted on:
1). Secretary
2). Public Relations
3). Coaching Commissioner
4). Field Commissioner
New Competitive Positions to be voted on:
1). President
2). Coaching Commissioner
3). Secretary
4). Public Relations
New Adult League Positions to be voted on:
1). Secretary
Latest news on alleged Embezzlement
May 01, 2009
May 18 trial looms for woman charged in soccer league theft
As the trial date looms, the parties are unable to agree on her sentence.
visit:
http://www.ocala.com/article/20090501/ARTICLES/905011001/1402/NEWS
for full article on ocala.com
By Suevon Lee
Staff Writer
Published: Friday, May 1, 2009 at 6:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 10:42 p.m.
OCALA - The woman accused of stealing thousands of dollars from Big Sun Youth Soccer League would face no more than two years in prison if she enters an open plea to the court, a circuit judge made clear Thursday.
That's still too long for Priscilla Bellcase, her attorney and even the victims.
Three Big Sun Youth Soccer League board members told Circuit Judge Hale Stancil Thursday that although they want Bellcase adjudicated guilty, they prefer she be spared jail time.
The 41-year-old is charged with one count of first-degree organized fraud for allegedly stealing in the range of $40,000 to $79,000 from the non-profit organization between September 2005 and July 2007 while she served as treasurer. The charge carried a maximum 30 years in prison.
A trial date has been set for the week of May 18, but months have passed in the year-and-a-half long period since charges were brought, with nary a deposition taken.
Mark Shelnutt, Bellcase's attorney, has indicated in court hearings he would prefer the case be resolved without a jury trial, although as May 18 draws near, his options are quickly running out. He pleaded with the judge to take sympathy on his client, a single mother who is paying him reduced legal fees.
"That's all we're asking for, just a chance," Shelnutt said, as he requested withheld adjudication in exchange for probation time for Bellcase to pay back the funds. "Just give her a chance like anyone else."
In the next weeks, Bellcase can elect to go to trial or propose a plea offer that must be acceptable to the State Attorney's Office, the Big Sun Youth League Soccer board and the judge, who has taken a hard line on seeing to it that Bellcase serve some time behind bars.
"You're talking about a substantial amount of money," Stancil told the parties Thursday. "If you can steal $50,000 and get probation, doesn't that send a message out it's no big deal?"
Big Sun president Brian Behan told Stancil during Thursday's hearing that he wants an outcome in which Bellcase is convicted for the record, but for "humanity" reasons be spared jail time.
"We absolutely feel beyond a shadow of a doubt that adjudication of guilt is a necessity for us," he said. "It was a flagrant abuse of responsibility of someone else's money."
Behan said the league, which consists of youth recreational and competitive teams for approximately 2,000 children and 200 adults, is still $30,000 in debt, but that it is rebounding.
Last August, the board chose to reject Assistant State Attorney Jeremy Powers' pre-trial intervention offer, which would have required Bellcase to pay complete restitution and perform community service for 18 months in exchange for dropping the charge.
"A PTI agreement is nothing more, in our opinion, than a slap on the wrist," Behan said.
But the Big Sun board cannot have it both ways.
Stancil cautioned the parties the May 18 trial date stands firm and unless the defense can propose a plea offer before then, the case will proceed to trial.
If Bellcase pleads open to the court, she is still subject to a sentence the judge sees fit.
"I think prison is appropriate in this case. I make a lot of decisions I don't like to make, but there's some decisions you make because you feel it's appropriate," Stancil said. "That's life; you call it like you see it."
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Competitive Coaching Applications Being Accepted
Mar 17, 2009
Get ready for a new season of Travel Soccer.
Anyone interested in coaching this coming year will need to fill out the coaching application. New and returning coaches. You can find it in the download section of this website. The deadline for applying to coach a team for the 2009-2010 season is 4/15 (turn in to bobby herndon at ocala sports).
We do accept more then one coach per age group. Members (players) who try-out for your team make the end decision of who they will play for if selected to join more then one team. Submission of an application does not guarantee a coaching position. Your application will need to be reviewed and a committee will approve or deny your request. Once accepted, please schedule your tryout dates with Bobby Herndon at Ocala Sports.
Please make note that there have been some minor changes to the guidelines. Read them well before you decide to coach.
BSYSL On Line Registration
Dec 23, 2008
We made the jump!
On-Line registrations will now allow us to better serve you, the member. With our new system you can create a family profile and keep your info stored so it will minimize effort every time you register someone in your family for a soccer season.
This system will also let us better keep track of your status as a coach, player, sponsor or volunteer. The data is stored in a common database and is easily accessible to those who need to contact and share info with each member.
Check out the FAQ's and keep an eye out for the game schedules with results and standings throughout the season.
Please feel free to contact me if you see any flaws, bugs or you think of something that will help us do better for all the BSYSL members.
What Do I do When I See Lightening?
Jul 21, 2008
Lightning Safety Policy
The safety of our players and volunteers is of utmost importance. Therefore, the following guidelines are established- to be followed by all who utilize the Big Sun and Rotary properties.
1. Volunteers in leadership positions (Board members, referees, and coaches) are charged with the duty to monitor conditions and advise the players and families. We may utilize an air horn to indicate field closure.
2. Understand SAFE shelters. Evacuation sites include: a.) Fully enclosed vehicles with the windows up. b.) The concession stand and bathrooms. c.) The low ground.
3. UNSAFE SHELTER AREAS include the metal bleachers and pavilion. AVOID trees, water, high ground, and open fields.
4. Lightning’s distance is easy to calculate: Utilize the Flash-to-Bang count: At the sight of lightning begin counting. If thunder occurs before 30 seconds, you should already be seeking shelter.
5. If you feel your hair standing on end, and/or hear crackling noises” – you are in lightning’s electric field. Immediately remove metal objects (including baseball cap), place your feet together, duck your head, and crouch down in baseball catcher’s stance with hands on knees.
6. Wait a minimum of 30 minutes from the last observed lightning or thunder before resuming activities.
7. People who have been struck by lightning do not carry an electrical charge and are safe to handle. Apply first aid/CPR immediately and get emergency help promptly (911).
“If you can see it, flee it; if you can hear it, clear it.”
If you can hear thunder, prepare to evacuate. If you see lightning, suspend the activity
Games or practice, no one should be playing on the fields during any lightening.
Coaches should be responsible and follow these guidelines.
For a copy of the National Athletic Trainers™ Association Position Statement: Lightning Safety for Athletics and Recreation Report, please go to our download section and get document "lightening".