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The Finishing Touch – Friday Shooting Clinics

The Finishing Touch

We are pleased to announce that we will be running Friday evening shooting clinics for the next 6 weeks. The finishing touch will start Friday June 28th and will run every Friday until August 2nd.

Times:

  • U8-U11: 3-4pm
  • U12-U16: 4-5pm

Location: Poinsettia Community Park

Cost:

  • $90 for 6 weeks
  • $20 drop in fee (no line payments, pay on the day)

CLICK HERE to REGISTER

Outline:

Date Topic
28-Jun Hit the target – The technique of shooting/finishing
5-Jul Composure – The art of taking on the keeper
12-Jul 1 on 1 – Using skills/turns to create a chance to score
19-Jul Crossing and finishing – Heading and timing your finish from wide areas
26-Jul Shooting from distance – Power and accuracy
2-Aug Goals change games – Fun shooting games (recap)

Wave Day @ LA Galaxy – July 20th

We are pleased to announced we have partnered with the Swagger Club.  A great day out for all, the Swagger Bus picks you up from several different locations and takes you to the Home Depot Stadium where you can see your favorite MLS Stars take center stage. The Wave Swagger bus provides a great club atmosphere and is a fun day out for the entire family!

Our first event is July 20th where you can see LA Galaxy take on the Vancouver White Caps. Tickets are going fast, to book your tickets email Dabbles@swaggerclubca.com or call (949) 235 1001

Volunteer Opportunities Available

We are a volunteer based organization. We have several voluntary positions that are available which will help provide another fantastic Recreational Season for all involved.

The positions available are:

Rec Uniform Assistant

  • Help distribute uniforms on Welcome Day (8/3)
  • Take questions/emails after 8/3
  • Add on orders and distribution
  • Contact Brad Green brad@carlsbadwavefc.com

Trophy Distribution

Welcome Wave Day Volunteers (8/3/2013)

Rec Sponsor Coordinator

  • Solicit team sponsors
  • Be middle person between teams and banners distribution
  • Collect payments
  • Thank you plaques, distribution at the end of season
  • Contact Brad Green brad@carlsbadwavefc.com

Opening Day Volunteers

Competitive and All Stars Tournament Volunteers

  • Sponsor coordinator to put together tournament booklet
  • Medals and Trophies coordinator, take care of breaking everything into right amount and get the awards to fields
  • Refreshments coordinator
  • Contact Steve Cowell director@carlsbadwavefc.com

 

Fall Recreational Registration Ends July 1st

Our fall recreational season online registration ends on July 1st 2013.  We already have a record number of players registered so far, so if you have not yet registered please sign up today!

Click Here to Register

 

Fall Pricing:

Under 6 Division – $99

Under 8 Division – $139

Under 10+ Divisions – $159


Fall 2013 Season Key Dates:

  • Practices start August 12
  • First games for U6, U8, U10, U12 are Sept 7
  • First games for U14+ are August 24
  • End of season recreational tournament (U8, 10, 12) November 9-10

Why Play Wave?

  • We are Carlsbad’s largest recreational soccer league with over 30 years experience
  • Players placed on teams which practice and play close to the neighborhoods where they live
  • Sibling Discounts for multiple children ($5 off 2nd child, $10 off 3rd child, 4th child is FREE)!
  • We have fields all over Carlsbad and serve Carlsbad, Encinitas & San Marcos school districts
  • We use only certified coaches who are trained to deliver a CWFC approved coaching curriculum
  • We offer certified referees for all divisions U8 and up

Wave offers the most comprehensive recreational player package around, including:

  • Full Wave uniform for every player
  • Official Wave practice t-shirt for every player
  • End of season trophy for every player
  • Picture package for every player

Questions?

Please thoroughly read all of the above information and review our Recreation FAQ’s first to see if your questions are answered.

If you still have questions please contact brad@carlsbadwavefc.com and we will be happy to help!

Coaches Needed!

We need volunteer coaches! If you are interested in coaching a team in the recreational program please contact brad@carlsbadwavefc.com

Summer Soccer Camps Are Here!

Don’t miss the hottest soccer camps this summer, right here with Carlsbad Wave.

Summer Camp Schedule

Date Camp Location Times Ages Registration Link
July 15-18 Competitive Player Camp Pine Park Turf 9-12 8-16 Click Here
July 22-25 Recreational Camp Week 1 Pine Park Turf 9-12 5-14 Click Here
July 29-Aug 1 Recreational Camp Week 2 La Costa Heights Elem. 9-12 5-14 Click Here
August 5-8 Goalkeeper Camp Buena Vista Elem. 12-3 8-16 Click Here
August 5-8 Speed, Agility & Fitness Camp Buena Vista Elem. Varies 8-16 Click Here

 

Our camps are run by Director of Coaching Steve Cowell and his international team of professional coaches from the UK and Europe. Our summer soccer camps are open to all level players; Learn new skills in a positive, safe and fun learning environment. Each day includes foot skills, educational session, and a daily World Cup style tournament

  • All camps run Monday-Thursday.
  • Camp fee is $145. (Fitness camp is $75 U9-12 / $90 U13+)
  • Free camp T-shirt

To register please click the links from the schedule above, or find us online at www.carlsbadwavefc.com.

Questions? Contact Camps Director Steve Cowell (760)822-5994 / director@carlsbadwavefc.com

Wave Welcomes Home Travis Selinka

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In early March, about two weeks after the Wave tryouts, one of our competitive BU11 players, Travis Selinka, was diagnosed with a brain tumor and had surgery at Rady Children’s Hospital to remove it.  Even though the surgery was very successful and things were caught early, it was determined that the tumor was cancerous which means follow up radiation and chemotherapy treatments are required.

 

We are happy to report that after spending the last 7 weeks in Houston, TX at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Travis completed his Proton Radiation Therapy and returned back home to Carlsbad over Memorial Day weekend.  His mom and dad (Lynne and Tony) report that Travis is very excited to be at home with his brother (Tyler), his dog (Cisco) and his friends.  His two main goals that keep him motivated through all of this are school and soccer.  He has started back to school this week to finish out the year with his classmates and he has even made it out to a couple of practices with his team to kick the ball around a bit with the boys.  Lynne and Tony said: “We are so thankful and have been blessed every step of the way.  We are overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from our friends and community and Wave is such a big part of our lives.”

 

Even though they have a difficult road this year with chemotherapy still to come, Travis and his family are taking things one step at a time with a positive attitude and they have faith that everything will work out.  We wish Travis the best of luck as he continues to battle through this tough time.  He is a Warrior!  It will be great to see him get back on the field full time.  Welcome home Travis from your Wave family!

 

Carlsbad Wave FC

Player Time

Interviews with Players – We managed to catch up with two players from the GU14 Black team after practice:

Jenna Templin – GU14 Black – Coach Brad

Position

Defender (Captain)

What is your favorite thing about soccer?

My team is full of my friends so it’s a lot of fun.

Highlight of your last soccer season?

I won coaches player which was great!

What else do you like to do outside of soccer?

Hang out with friends and listen to music would be my two favorite things to do.

Who is your favorite player and team?

Alex Morgan, US Women’s Soccer Team

Gabbi O’Connell – GU14 Black – Coach Brad

Position

Striker

What is your favorite thing about soccer?

Scoring Goals

Highlight of your last soccer season?

Joining the Wave and being part of a successful team.

What else do you like to do outside of soccer?

Not much but I would like to try hockey

Who is your favorite player and team?

Brazil, Ronaldo (Brazilian)

 

 

 

Wave’s Coach Michele gets Pro Soccer contract in Sweden

 

Coach Michele Ramirez has accepted a 6 month contract to play professional soccer for Ostersunds DFF of Sweden, who are in the 2nd Division.

Coach Michele, who currently plays for the San Diego Sea Lions has been quoted as saying she is “ecstatic” with the deal which allows her to fulfill her lifelong dream of playing Professional Soccer.

Michele joined the Wave 2 years ago to begin her career in coaching. As a dedicated coach she was in charge of the GU14 and GU10 teams, Michele also help run our Spring League and Wave Summer Camps. Although her career as a coach was going from strength to strength, Coach Michele was offered the chance to play full time pro soccer in Sweden a little over a week ago. After a turbulent few days Michele knew the offer was too good to turn down and accepted a 6 month deal.

Obviously we are sad to have lost an important member of staff and also a great person but we couldn’t be more pleased for Coach Michele and wish her the very best of luck!  There will be hundreds of fans here at the Wave supporting her all the way and as a club would always welcome her back…after a glittering career in Europe of course!

Wave Golf Day a Huge Success

Pictures from the event can be viewed on the Wave Facebook Page

Monday May 6th 2013 – El Camino Country Club

After much preparation Monday brought the first ever Carlsbad Wave FC Golf Day.  The Carlsbad Wave Invitational was a huge success, raising around $8,000 for our program. All proceeds went to the club with the majority going towards our Scholarship program.

After a wet Sunday afternoon and Monday morning it was looking bleak, the clouds had rolled in and it looked like it could be a wash out. With 80 golfers in attendance, the tournament organizers were not giving into the weather and had made the announcement that it was on!!

The weather wasn’t going to stop these keen golfers; everyone got wrapped up and got ready to head out. It was a 4 ball, Scramble format with a few individual prizes as well as team prizes. There was a longest drive, straightest drive, longest putt and straightest drive. With the top two teams being recognized. After about 30 minutes of playing the sky had cleared and it turned out to be another beautiful California day. With 20 groups of 4 making their way around El Camino Country Club, there was nothing but a fun and cheerful atmosphere out on the course with all groups interacting and having a good time!

 

 

 

 

 

 

After the golfers were finished, they entered the dining room to tuck into a superb buffet styled dinner, accompanied by families from the club. This truly gave it a club type atmosphere with coaches and various parents interacting and sharing stories of events that had occurred during the day and the excitement of the upcoming soccer season, was a hot topic on everyone’s lips.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Soon after dinner, the top two teams were announced as well as the individual prizes. Congratulations to Rob Mekjian, Dale Moody, Jeff Colton and Brad Green who’s score of 16 under par was enough to win it by 4 shots. 2nd place went to Edward Hogan’s 4 ball, with a tremendous 12 under par. Once the winners were announced it was on to the raffle. With some fantastic prizes on offer provided by a host of sponsors and donations. It then came to a close with the silent auction.

Winning team with a score of -16: (L-R) Brad Green, Rob Mekjian, Jeff Colton, Dale Moody

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We couldn’t have done it without the generous support of our Wave families and great sponsors.  On behalf of the club we would like to extend special thanks to the following sponsors:

Life Core Fitness

Prolific Athletes

TaylorMade

 Callaway

Prime Sports

San Diego Sockers

Hilton Hotels and Resorts

 The Portofino Hotel & Marina

 Adidas

 Electric Apparel

 El Camino Country Club

 Wave Soccer Camps

 

U15-19 Tryout Dates Announced

Tryouts for our rising U15-19 teams are set for Tuesday and Thursday April 23 and 25 at Aviara Community Park turf.

Visit the tryout page for details and times.