Congratulations to our very own A3 Coach Carlos.

Congratulations to our very own Coach Carlos Santos Goncalves.  This past summer he received an International Soccer Diploma from the President of his Portugal - his birth place.  Coach Carlos has been active as a volunteer in the Crofton community since 2005. Coach Carlos is once again helping out this season and we're happy to have him back.  

WAGS Sportsmanship Award to A3 Lightning

The prestigious award is given based on voting across the season by the other team's coaches and referees and reflects that the Lightning and their parents play and watch the game the right way -- with respect for themselves, their teammates, their opponents and the officials and rules of the game.  Over their lifetime this type of award and recognition will mean much more than a particular win or loss.  Well done to Coach Johnson and the Lightning players.

A3 Soccer Post sale

Soccer Post in Annapolis is offering a sale to all A3 players.  Just show up at the store and tell them you're with A3 to receive 20% off footwear and 10% off everything else in the store. 

Their store is located at 19 Lincoln Ct. Annapolis, MD 21401  (410) 263-3300

Looking for goalkeeper

A3 United boys U17 select team is looking for a goalkeeper for this coming spring season. Must be born after 8/1/1995. If interested, please email dmtownsend@gltire.com.

Grand Opening - Union Jack's - the official restaurant of A3.

2072 Somerville Rd. Annapolis, MD 21401

Phone: 410.266.5681
web: www.unionjacksannapolis.com
facebook: www.facebook.com/unionjacksannapolis
twitter: www.twitter.com/UJsAnnapolis

Don't forget to stop by Union Jack's, A3's official restaurant, for lunch or dinner.  If you've been to Union Jack's in Northern Virginia or Columbia, you know what a great family environment it is.  Please support our friends before or after games, practices, or just anytime for great food and atmosphere.  Grand Opening is this upcoming Friday Feb. 8th at 3:00 PM.  (UPDATE)

Spring Soccer Registration

Spring soccer registration will run through:

• County/Select:  February 3rd - county teams have to be formed by the 7th so there's not much time for late registrations. 
• Champions League/World Cup:  February 17th - teams have to be created and uniforms have to be ordered by the end of February. 

Stay on top of club news by signing up for our news alert e-mails.  Signing up for e-mail will keep you up on the latest news, cancellations, field adjustments, etc.

Soccer Referee Training

If you love the game of soccer and would like to become a certified referee, here is your chance!

Soccer Referee is training is being held in various parts of the area from January - March.  For information and registration, please go to www.marylandreferees.com and click on “referee Licensing” in the upper left corner for a listing of Entry Level Classes.

Space is limited so please sign up soon. This is a 16 hour course. Attendance at ALL classes is required. A short written multiple choice test is given as well.

You must be 13 years or age or older.  The fee for the class is $35 and the cost of registration with USSF is $40 per year.

Lost/Found (White Jersey)

A white YL #19 A3 jersey that was left at the MD Sportsplex.  Please contact Coach Jason Parks for return.  Don't forget to check our lost and found forum on a regular basis.  You can find the link on our A3 homepage.

Uniforms Spring 2013

If you need to buy new uniforms or update old ones, the vendor site is now open through February 10, 2013.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at A3.  Let's make 2013 another great year. 

 

Please vote for one of our players as he competes for the national championship.

Please vote for one of our own (Chris Kester) as he competes for the Sheuneenio Tennis Ball National Championship.  The challenge is to see how many juggles they can do with the tennis ball.  He's a finalist and needs your support.  Please go to the www.gotsoccer.com website and vote for him before the end of the year.  You'll need to vote by "liking" it.

http://home.gotsoccer.com/news.aspx?NewsItemID=1039

Registration for 2013 Spring Season

Registration will open in January 2013.  Please keep checking this site/blog for more information.

Congratulations to our very own Russ Klaus

Congratulations to our very own Coach Russ.  He will be inducted into the Akron University Hall of Fame this upcoming February.  During his college career, Coach Russ was recognized as an All-Ohio Valley Conference performer and left the school as an All-American his senior year.  Coach Russ has been a great volunteer to our program for years and has worked tirelessly to make ours the best program in the area.  All of his friends and fellow volunteers are very proud of him for all his collegiate accomplishments and for what he continues to give back to the community.  Well done Coach Russ.

Christmas Spiritwear

Parents - don't forget your Christmas spiritwear orders. When ordering from Corporate Shirts Direct, you do not have the "minimum order" issue and you don't have to pay for the embroidery fee. The price you see on their site is what you pay. The company now has both the A3 club logo and A3 crest on file for anyone to order - you just tell them what you want. Their catalog of items includes polo shirts, hats, shorts, sweatshirts, totes, briefcases, ball caps, t-shirts, blankets, backpacks, and other accessories. Shipping will be through UPS and direct to your home - no middle man.

Another successful season for the Comets!

The Comets had a great Fall campaign with an overall record of 13-3-3.  The girls won the Heat Cup in August and had a fantastic 2-1 WAGS season victory at Montgomery Soccer Club.  Also, a special thanks to the U12 BBSL girls for working out with the Comets throughout the season; a great win-win for A3 Soccer! Great job by Coaches Marc Vincent and Derek Shields.