Sept. 20, 2004
University of San Diego to Celebrate Youth Soccer Month Sunday, September 18, 2004
SAN DIEGO, CA (September 20, 2004) - The University of San Diego will join millions of Americans this September with a doubleheader match against the Cal Poly Pomona Mustangs and the Cal State Northridge Matadors on Sunday, September 26th, 2004 at Torero Stadium in celebration of Youth Soccer Month. The women's match versus Cal Poly starts at 12:00pm with the men following versus Northridge at 2:30pm. It's also "FREE SOCCER SUNDAY" and fans can buy one ticket and get one ticket free to the game!
Youth Soccer Month is dedicated to increasing awareness of the benefits of playing Youth Soccer in America. USD is proud to support this effort and further the goals of Youth Soccer Month: 1. Emphasize soccer as the number one youth participation sport in America and a leading contributor to the healthy lifestyle of millions of American families. 2. Bring kids and families of all ages and all abilities together for fun, friendship and fitness 3. Highlight the various programs available to children interested in participating in soccer, including inner city, special needs, recreational and elite soccer programs. Throughout Youth Soccer Month, a series of messages will be highlighted to illustrate "Celebrating Soccer in America." Each week a different message will be the focus of communication and programming. The "pillars" of Youth Soccer Month are:
• Fitness • Friendship • Family • Fun
Interest in the sport of soccer is at its highest levels ever in the United States, with more than 19 million children ages 6-19, participating regularly. In fact, more children are participating in organized soccer than peewee football, youth basketball or Little League baseball.
Recognizing the impact and importance the sport of soccer plays in the day-to-day lives of America's families, US Youth Soccer, the nation's largest youth sports organization is spearheading Youth Soccer Month - Celebrating Soccer in America, this September.
For more information on Youth Soccer Month visit www.YouthSoccerMonth.org.
What: USD Soccer Doubleheader WOMEN vs. Cal Poly Pomona Mustangs MEN vs. Cal State Northridge Soccer Match Celebrating Youth Soccer Month Where: Torero Stadium, University of San Diego When: 12:00 pm & 2:30 pm For more information: Brent DiGiacomo (619.260.8845) or robertd@sandiego.edu
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About Youth Soccer Month - The national celebration of Youth Soccer in America. More than 19 million children ages 6-19 regularly participate in soccer in the United States, more than peewee football, youth basketball or Little League baseball. Recognizing the impact and importance the sport of soccer plays in the day-to-day lives of America's families, US Youth Soccer is spearheading Youth Soccer Month - Celebrating Soccer in America.
About US Youth Soccer - The Game for ALL Kids!® is the largest youth sports organization in the United States and largest member of the US Soccer Federation, registers more than 3.2 million players annually, ages 5 to 19, in 55 member state associations. US Youth Soccer programs provide a fun, safe and healthy environment for players at every level of the game.
