
West Hartford Women’s Soccer Club
President's Message
I'm very pleased to welcome you to another great season of women's soccer!
I look forward to helping WHWSC continue its successful operation. I will have
a deep bench of support from an outstanding Executive Committee, and much to
live up to, as Kim Heintz, Lisa Alexander, Cindy Courtney, and Beth Kennedy
step down after two years of hard work and dedication.
Can you believe the league is now in its 15th year? That may make some wince
at how quickly time passes and others excited to know you're part of a long-lasting
tradition in this area, but I think it tells an important story. Like many
organizations, the group started with a simple mission, worked hard to spread
the word, and it grew over the years. The club has worked hard to keep sponsorship
and other resources available to support the interest in WHWSC. But regardless
of our best intentions, our club depends most upon player commitment and participation
in order to function properly. Please read the sidebar on “Absenteeism,”
which continues to be a strain on our operations in spite of our best efforts
to keep this club well-funded and playing on fabulous fields.
In the meantime, we look forward to another spring season. It's gorgeous
and sunny out as I write this note (albeit 20 degrees), and I know we'll all
be hoping for great weather and the first chance to stretch our legs. We will
again offer two recreational divisions. Division A is open to women age 23
and over as of the first day of the season (generally more experienced players,
competitive playoff division in the Spring), and Division B is open to women
age 25 and over as of the first day of the season (broader range of experience,
no playoffs, no slide tackling, open subbing). Please contact the division
coordinators to help determine which division is right for you.
The season will officially begin the weekend of April 18th and 19th and will
end the weekend of June 20th and 22nd. Games are held Saturday and Sunday,
with scrimmages and/or makeup games on Thursday nights. The registration is
due on March 1, 2009 (postmarked by March 2, 2009). Please read the article
on registration for more specific information about team placement, late registration,
etc. As in past spring seasons, we will again be offering pre-season clinics
to help refresh those skills! (But unfortunately, no youth serums will be
administered.) More details to come in March.
Finally, we are planning a new Sportsmanship Award for one team selected
by its peers in each division at the end of the spring season. More details
to come, but it's a good opportunity to start recognizing and rewarding those
high quality teams others can count on for their collegiality and good attitude.
If you have any questions about league play, coaching opportunities, or sponsorships,
please feel free to contact me at 214-1678, or by email at
epbavier@gmail.com.
All best,
Evelyn Bavier
WHWSC President