For boys and girls ages 8-14 (grades 3-8 in the Fall), run by the Apple Valley High School coaches and varsity players. 10am to noon, Monday-Thursday -- dates for 2009 are TBD. Cost $65, includes camp t-shirt. All proceeds go to support the varsity teams!
Valley United Soccer Club
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College Soccer Opportunities
JumpForward - Collegiate Sports Support
For high school athletes interested in playing college sports, this FREE service will help you negotiate the college recruiting and NCAA clearninghouse process.
Dakota County Tech. College Soccer Scholarships
Any players interested in exploring soccer scholarship opportunities at the only Division I, two-year college soccer program in Minnesota, please contact the Club President for a referral (see "Board" page above).
MYSA Mike Warter College Scholarship
A $500 college scholarship awarded to one boy and girl each year who are registered with an MYSA-affliliated club.
Player Clinics and Camps
AVHS "Junior Eagle Star" Camp
Velocity Sports
Individual and team training; non-sport specific. Valley United teams are invited to participate in a free one-hour team training session. Contact Chris Rogers (crogers@velocitysp.com) to set it up.
Tournaments
All Minnesota Tournaments (MYSA)
Click on this link for a listing of all MYSA-sanctioned tournaments in Minnesota and Wisconsin
GotSoccer.com
Click on this link for a listing of tournaments nationwide.
Fundraising Ideas
Eastview Community Foundation
EVCF is sponsoring a fun walk-run-skate-bike event on Saturday, Sept. 20th to raise funds for the organization. EVCF provides scholarship suppport for students at Eastview High School and all its feeder elementary and middle schools. Valley United teams and players who participate in the event can keep 25% of the sponsorship funds you raise to offset your soccer team fees! Click on this link for the event registration form.
HelpFundraise.Com
Scratch cards, cookie dough
Fundraising2U.com
Internet discount cards -- 50% profit margin on $10 cards that can save your customers thousands on online purchases.
Golf Tournament Fundraiser
John Elasky, the head golf pro at Boulder Pointe Golf Club in Elko, will offer discounted rates for groups interested in hosting a golf tournament. He graduated from AVHS, played for VAA, and still lives in Apple Valley. Contact John for more information at 952-461-4900.
Miscellaneous
Donations of Used Gear (www.soccerwithoutborders.org)
Have used soccer gear (cleats, shin guards, uniforms, balls) that is no longer needed? Valley United will periodically collect used items to donate to worthwhile organizations like this one.
Indoor Gym Scheduling (District 196 Schools)
Teams can request school gym time by contacting the District 196 Community Education Office at 952-431-8780, or by submitting a request online using this link. Rate is $10/hour.
Foundation IX Girls Sports Scholarships
The mission of this organization is to increase girls' participation in sports activities by eliminating cost as a barrier. They provide need-based funds to cover sports registration fees and post-secondary educational scholarships for female athletes.