Varsity and Jr. Varsity teams, once selected, will be traveling to Madison, WI on a team building weekend Friday, August 20^th to Sunday August 22^nd, 2010.

This is a MANDATORY event for these players!

The Varsity team will be announced Wednesday, August 18^th, and the Jr. Varsity team will be announced Thursday, August 19^th.

A coach bus and hotel will be provided for the teams and coaches.

Coupon book fundraising will be expected by all or, in lieu of fundraising, families can choose to pay a $200 per player fee. This fee is above and beyond regular Booster Club and CPHS athletic fees.

Most meals will be covered, but there will be some out of pocket expenses for food and snacks.  Please clicks on the links for the trip itinerary and details.

More information will be given at the All Sports Meeting on Wednesday, August 11^th at the CPHS auditorium. 

Freshman parents, we do need you too!  Please get involved and help us with our many events during the soccer season.  Click on the link for Volunteers Needed to get a list of the many things we could use your help with.  Contact Michelle Kane at president@champlinparkhssoccer.com.

August 9 - 13, 9:30 - 11: 00 am

The CPHS captains have called a practice for all boys interested in CPHS soccer in the fall.

August 16 - 20, 9 am - 11 am and 1 pm - 3pm daily

We look forward to seeing you there!

Wednesday, September 1st

7pm Varsity Game vs Maple Grove High School

Wednesday, August 11th 7pm

CPHS Auditorium

The athletic parent-player meeting will include general information, a presentation by our Activities Director, Matt Mattson, and specific team information and handouts.  We will have our CPHS coach, Gavin Pugh and booster club available to answer your soccer questions and get your contact information so we can keep you informed!

Tuesday August 24th 6pm - 8pm

(If for some reason you can't make it contact Gavin Pugh and the Booster Club)

We are looking forward to seeing you at the picnic.  There will be a lot of information shared at this meeting.  Gavin will be speaking to the players and parents.  Individual coaches will be meeting with their teams.  The Booster Club will be collecting fees, starting fundraising efforts, and handing out uniforms to players who still need them.

This is also a joint picnic with the girls soccer program.  We are asking our families to contribute to the picnic in the following way...                                                      

Seniors... 3 packages of hot dogs and buns

Juniors... 2-3 bags of chips

Sophomores... 2-3 dozen cookies or bars

Freshmen.. 2 cases of water or 1 case sports drinks

Thank you for helping us make this a good event!

THE CPHS BOYS BOOSTER CLUB

Gentlemen,

The season is here and the expectations are high.  You should be focused on the task ahead and know that every team you play is beatable.

Training is an opportunity every day to improve your technical and tactical understanding of the game.  Leave your family, school and personal issues on the sideline and stay positive.  Challenge yourself daily.

I wish you all the best for tryouts and endeavors through the season.

Remember:  Do everything possible not to let your teammates down.

Every season about 85-100 boys try out to play in the Champlin Park HS Soccer Program.  Boys are placed on one of four, and sometimes five teams:  Varsity, JV, JV-B or 9th grade.  Unfortunately, with the large number of boys trying out each year, sometimes cuts have to be mede.  Please note, players of any age (including seniors) can play on the Varsity, JV or JV-B team.

 The teams:

Freshmen Team:  Practices focus on the technical aspects of the game.  A basic understanding of the game is required.  Everyone is guaranteed playing time.

JV-B:  More competitive than the freshmen team.  Practices still focus on the technical aspects of the games, with new tactical concepts being introduced.  Players who excel on the JV-B squad can be moved up to Junior Varsity.  Any player from any grade level is eligible to play on this team, not just underclassmen.

Junior Varsity:  Requires a good understanding of the game, as well as a competitive drive for soccer.  Games are played at a faster pace than JV-B, and a high level of fitness is required to succeed.  Players from the JV can be moved up to Varsity at any point during the regular season.

Varsity Team:  Requires a high level of skill and outstanding fitness and endurance.  Varsity games are played at a grueling, physical pace, and to be successful a player must have skill and a passion for the game.  Nothing is given to a player at the Varsity level, everything must be earned.  If a player is performing well, he will play.  If a player is out of form, or lacking the proper fitness level required to compete, he will sit on the bench, or be moved down to the Junior Varsity.  Practices are focused entirely on the tactics and strategy.  No technical training is provided at the Varsity level.  Most players on the varsity team play C1 or Premier level soccer in the summer.  Playing Varsity soccer is a great honor and responsibility, not to be taken lightly.