Thursday, October 20 – All practices, including microsoccer, cancelled today

The continuing poor air quality and AQI of over 150 in our practice area has caused our parent league (THJSL) to cancel all practices this evening.   This includes our full microsoccer program for Thursday.  Assuming the forecast rain appears on Friday, we expect that the games scheduled on Saturday will be held but if there are any updates, we will let our coaches know as soon as possible and also post on this website.

Our microsoccer coordinator is working with our micro coaches on end of season plans.  Parents and players will hear from their coaches within the next couple of days.

Thanks for your flexibility.

The AQI as reported by airnow.gov is currently well above 100 and in the “Unhealthy for Special Populations” category.  This is not expected to improve this afternoon.

All SWSC practices this afternoon are cancelled.  We will monitor the situation for Thursday, and provide an update tomorrow afternoon.

Our microsoccer games/practices are cancelled today as the Air Quality Index as reported by airnow.gov at the Rock Creek, OR location is over 100 and so in the “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups”, which includes our children.  We will see you on Thursday for our final fall microsoccer session.

With the season already started and well underway, registration for the Fall, 2022 season is now closed.

Good luck to all our Fall, 2022 teams and have a great season.

Information about the Spring, 2023 season will be provided in December with registration likely opening at the start of the new year.

• http://www.tualatinhillsjuniorsoccerleague.com/about-us/weather-guidelines
• Heat Advisory for game – Referee to add extra water breaks.  Don’t forget the sunscreen.
• Refer to https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat-index for Heat Index
• Both coaches and referee must agree to cancel games for heat risk is a danger to players.  Error on the side of caution rather than push the matter.
• Protect the kids.
•  Referees will document what takes place with weather issues.

• The yellow, moderate, zone is generally considered playable conditions. Games should be played while the AQI is yellow. Individual players of course still have the option to not play.

• The orange, unhealthy zone for sensitive groups, zone is not playable. Games will be cancelled when the AQI reaches this level, and clubs should immediately communicate this to all coaches. Games will be rescheduled for Nov 5th if possible.

Somerset West Soccer Club will be following Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) guidelines for cancelling practices due to excessive heat.

Practices will be cancelled if the forecast heat index is above 105.

For heat index values from 95-105 please give lots of water breaks in the shade, lower the intensity of activities, consider shortening the practice, and closely monitor your kids to keep them safe.

For games, referees will use hydration breaks as needed for player safety. Any game cancellations will be sent out by the league.

The following groups are full and I cannot place any additional players on the teams.  If you have a player in one of these groups, please send an email to registrar@somersetwestsoccer.org to be placed on a wait list.  Thank you.

• Microsoccer Boys (Kindergarten, Grade 1)
• Grade 2 Girls
• Grade 4 Boys
• Grade 5 Girls
• Grade 6 Boys
• Grade 7 Girls
• Grade 7 Boys
• HSRec

Many of our other groups have limited openings so if you are interested in playing, please register as soon as possible.

Our Grade 2 – Grade 8 teams are now activated and you can view your player’s coach/roster online.  Please log in at the following link (select Login with Username), select your player’s name and the Teams tab.

Coaches have received their rosters and will be picking up their equipment and coach packets tomorrow.  Practice schedules will also be available tomorrow.  We have asked our coaches to please contact their players and let them know when practices will be starting.  We know there are a lot of people on vacation, so please be patient.

The following groups are full:  Grade 6 Boys and Grade 7 Girls.  If you have a player in one of those groups, please send an email to registrar@somersetwestsoccer.org to be placed on a wait list.  We are also in communication with our neighboring clubs and will let you know if they have space for your player.

Many of our other groups/teams have very limited openings and placement on teams is on a space-available basis, so if you want a specific team, we may not be able to place your player there.  Please go ahead and register and we will touch base with you if there is a problem/question.

Important dates:  Games start-Saturday, September 10; Picture Day-Saturday, September 17, Games end: Saturday, October 29 or November 5.

Micro players and coaches – stay tuned for more information around mid-August.

Registration for the Fall 22-23 season opened on May 1 for both players and coaches/assistants.  Regular registration will run until June 19 for players in Grades 2-8 and after that, players will be accepted on a space-available basis.  Regular registration remains open for our Microsoccer players until August 1 and our coed High School Recreational players until September 1.

Our registration fees are remaining the same as last Fall.

Microsoccer (Kindergarten-Grade 1):  $75

Grades 2-8:  $110

High School Rec: $125

After the regular registration period ends, registrations will include a $10.00 late fee.

For Grades 2-HSRec, practices will start in August and the 8 game season begins on Saturday, September 10.  Microsoccer will start with a jamboree at the end of August with practices/games twice a week from 5:30-6:30 running through the middle of October.

Coaches – Please also register ASAP and if you are not able to return as a coach, let our head coach know at coach@somersetwestsoccer.org.

If you have any questions, please let us know with an email to registrar@somersetwestsoccer.org.

Most of our teams are full and the season has started so registration for the 2022 Spring season is now closed. We do have room for Microsoccer girls (K-1st grade) and if you are interested in playing at that level, please email micro@somersetwestsoccer.org.

If you have any questions, please email registrar@registrarsomersetwestsoccer-org.

If you need to either pick up a jersey for the spring or exchange the one you received for a better-fitting size, our equipment manager is hosting a jersey pickup/exchange at his home on Friday.

Day: Friday, April 1

Time: 4:30-6:00pm

Where: 16908 NW Desert Canyon Drive, Beaverton, OR

Remember to double-check your game schedule at www.thjsl.com>Games>Spring 2022 Schedules, read the Jewelry policy, and then Click the box. A link to the schedules is displayed. Select and then scroll down and click Somerset West (SWSC) for the list of our spring teams.

Have a great Spring season!

We are approaching the start of the Spring soccer season. Thanks to everyone who has already registered and to the many coaches who have volunteered to help this season.

Grade 2 – Grade 8 teams will have 1 practice/week starting on March 28 (the week after Spring Break) and play 7 games on Saturday, beginning on April 2. We expect both practice and game schedules to be available before Spring Break. We plan to activate teams online later this week and will send an email when you can log in and view your coach/teammates online.

Our microsoccer season will start on Tuesday, April 5 and run on Tuesday/Thursday for 7 weeks at Powerlines Park #1. Stay tuned for more information. Note that our Microsoccer Boys teams are full. To be placed on a waitlist, please send an email to registrar@somersetwestsoccer.org with your player’s name and grade.

The following grade groups are full: Grade 4 boys, Grade 7 boys and Grade 8 boys. If you have a player in any of these groups, please send an email to registrar@somersetwestsoccer.org to be placed on a waitlist. We will also check with our neighboring clubs to see if they have space and could take your player.

We need your help!! We still need one Grade 2 boys coach and several microsoccer coaches (both boys and girls) so if you can help or if you know anyone who would be willing to coach, please let us know. You (or they) can register online and we’ll send them the next steps. Thanks in advance for your help.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone on the field again this spring. We will be following the Covid guidelines from Beaverton School District and THPRD and will provide more details before the season starts.

Our regular registration period for the spring soccer season ends this weekend. Placement on a team after this weekend will be on a space-available basis. If an age group is full, we will post this on our website and you can send an email to registrar@somersetwestsoccer.org requesting to be placed on a waitlist. We are also working with our neighboring clubs who may have openings and we can direct you to them if needed.

If you want to play, please go ahead and register at the following link. You will not be charged until we have you placed on a team.

Coaches: We need you!!! We still need a number of coaches for the spring, especially for our Grade 2 and Grade 3 teams – boys and girls. If you can help, please register at the above link. Stu, our head coach, can answer any questions and SWSC will provide help in terms of mentoring and training materials. He can be reached at coach@coachsomersetwestsoccer.org

Spring season for Grades 2-8 will include 1 practice/week and 7 games on Saturdays. Practices start on March 28, immediately after Spring Break and the first game will be on April 2. Most teams will finish up on May 14 with a few teams playing their final game on May 21.

Microsoccer (K-1st grade) will start with a mini-jamboree on March 31 and run for 7 weeks starting the first week in April. Regular registration for microsoccer will end on March 5. We are hoping to hold our microsoccer program on T/Th this spring. If you can help as a microsoccer coach or assistant, we would love to have you.

Registration for the Spring, 2022 season will open on January 1. For Grades 2-8, regular registration runs until February 12 and after that on a space-available basis. For Microsoccer, regular registration ends on March 5. Fees for G2-G8 players are $70.00 and for Microsoccer players, the fee is $40.00.

The seasons will start after Spring Break and run for 7 weeks through April and May.

Detailed information is available on the Spring Soccer 2022 page on our website. As was the case last year, SWSC will register all spring players and coaches, form teams, and pay the team fee directly to the Westside Soccer Club who is running the program.

Players and Coaches: Please register as soon as possible! We look forward to seeing our teams on the field again in the spring.

If you have any questions, please email registrarsomersetwestsoccer.org.

SWSC is an all-volunteer organization and we need your help. Our Head Coach, THJSL League Representative, and Equipment Manager positions need to be filled for the upcoming soccer year (Spring and Fall, 2022). Descriptions of each position are below.

Without the help of our parents and friends, we cannot offer our program for our almost 700 players. The SWSC board meets once/month (remotely at this time). We have a great group and would love to have you join us. Everyone steps up to provide support whenever needed and we are committed to providing our families and players the best recreational soccer experience possible.

If you are interested in any of these positions, have questions, or would like more information, please let us know via an email to Stu, our SWSC president at president@somersetwestsoccer.org.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Head Coach

The Head Coach organizes annual coaching and player clinics, works with the coaches and assistant coaches during the season, and helps to recruit new coaches and assistants for all of the Club’s programs. The Head Coach also acts as a
central reference point for technical questions from coaches and parents, handles disciplinary actions in accordance with the Club’s judicial procedures, serves on the Club’s Risk Management Committee, acts as the liaison between the SWSC and the THJSL Referee Coordinator, and works with the Board to identify the contents of the coach packets.

THJSL League Representative

The League Representative serves as the liaison between the SWSC and the THJSL. The League Representative is empowered to vote for the SWSC in all matters that come before the THJSL Board.

Equipment Manager

The Equipment Manager oversees the management of club equipment including procurement, distribution, collection, maintenance, and storage. The Equipment Manager also prepares an annual equipment inventory for use in budget development.

Thanks to everyone who has registered and are now playing. With the season well under way, registration is now closed for the fall. Stay tuned for information if you are interested in playing in the Spring. We should be posting information about the spring season (March-May) in December on this website.

Somerset West and our parent league, THJSL, operate under the THJSL Inclement Weather policy found on their website. Please check the THPRD Inclement weather website and hotline (503-629-6395). If the field is not officially closed, it is the responsibility of the coaches and referee to determine if the game should be played or practice held.  Please check with your coach if you are unsure if you are playing or practicing.

Coaches and players must stay home if they are sick

Coaches and players should also stay home if anyone in your household is COVID positive, exposed to a COVID positive person, or has COVID like symptoms.  Symptoms of COVID-19 | CDC

If you test positive for COVID or have close contact with a COVID positive person, you must notify Somerset West Soccer club immediately through the swsc.covid@gmail.com email address.

For the fall 2021 season, THJSL and its member clubs (including Somerset West) will follow the Outdoor Mask Mandate issued by Governor Brown.  All Coaches, Parents, Spectators, Referees, and Players will wear Masks at all times except Players when they are actively taking part in Practice or Games.  Parents and Spectators are expected to wear masks when they are not socially distant from those outside of their household.  Exact text is in the web link below.  Thank you for your cooperation.

https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/viewSingleRule.action?ruleVrsnRsn=280702

For the Fall 2021 season, THJSL and it’s member clubs, including Somerset West, will follow OHA guidance that masks are strongly recommended for unvaccinated or at-risk individuals in outdoor crowded areas.  All youth soccer games qualify as an outdoor crowded area.  Exact text and web link below.  Thank you for your cooperation. 

The Oregon Health Authority strongly recommends that: 

• In outdoor crowded areas or large gatherings, individuals who are unvaccinated or who are at risk for severe COVID-19 disease continue to wear a mask or face covering and maintain physical distancing of at least six (6) feet from other individuals. Crowded areas and large gatherings of individuals include but are not limited to venues, event areas, sports events, fairs, festivals, parades, graduation ceremonies or wedding receptions. 

https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le2288K_R.pdf

Mistreating others for their choice is not acceptable. Bullying or harassing remarks regarding another’s choice to wear or not wear a mask will not be tolerated.