Sandpoint Soccer Association announces exciting start to spring season
The Sandpoint Strikers 2016B team poses for a photo after their first league game this season. From left, coach Rebecca Benoit, Bronson Blanford, Toby Grant, Elijah Beuskins, Dominic Rink, Walter Smith, Asher Archibald, Broc Benoit, Zion Ribeiro, and coach Chris Blanford.
(Courtesy Photo)
SANDPOINT — Sandpoint Soccer Association is pleased to announce that the spring season is off to a good start, with plenty more in store, officials said in a press release.
Sandpoint Rec League
The Rec League, which has players ranging from four to 18 years old, has over 630 players participating this year. The SSA works hard to teach the game of soccer as well as life concepts such as communication, leadership, sportsmanship, perseverance, etc.
Sandpoint Strikers
The competitive side of the SSA, the Sandpoint Strikers, are going into their third weekend of league games. While player development is SSA’s primary focus, the league’s teams have started off with strong results this spring. Of the 17 teams competing, and after 41 games played thus far, the club’s overall record is 33-5-3. 10 of the 17 teams are currently undefeated. Those teams are: 2016B, 2015B, 2014B, 2013B, 2012B, 2010/2009B, 2015G, 2013G Red, 2013G Black, and 2012G.
Editor’s Note: Scores of all Rec League and Strikers games, especially tournament champions, can be reported to moswald@bonnercountydailybee.com for publication.
Upcoming Strikers Tryouts
Sandpoint Strikers tryouts are free and open to anyone who is looking to take their soccer skills to the next level. Registration is available at https://www.sandpointsoccer.com/strikers-tryouts. For birth years 2007 to 2017, tryout dates are May 21 for boys and May 22 for girls.
Upcoming Summer Camps
The SSA will hold camps in June and July at Farmin Field in Sandpoint. The camps will be held June 17-20, July 5-7, and July 12-14 and are open to Strikers players ages seven and up and for Rec League players ages four and up. This year’s lead coaches for the June camp will be Brad Williams (SSA Director of Soccer Operations and North Idaho College men's head coach), Dan Anderson (Sandpoint High head coach), Anthony Fox (Sandpoint High assistant coach), Kellsi Parson (North Idaho College women's head coach), Tyler Bangle (current North Idaho College player), Hattie Dussault (former Carroll College goalkeeper), Kael McGowan (current North Idaho College goalkeeper), and Kylie Burnett (current St. Lawrence University player).
In addition, a goalkeeper camp will also be offered July 8-9 for players ages eight and up who are wanting to tune up their keeper skills. For more information regarding costs, registration, and/or eligibility visit https://www.sandpointsoccer.com/training-and-camps
About Sandpoint Soccer Association
The Sandpoint Soccer Association has an extensive and rich history of providing soccer opportunities to the Sandpoint and greater North Idaho community since 1981. From recreational play to competitive club options, SSA is dedicated to providing quality youth soccer programs that facilitate personal and athletic development for all players of all skill levels in a safe, positive, and supportive environment.