Starfire Sports Serves Kids in Nepal

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Starfire Sports recently donated soccer balls and gear to the Hope House orphanage inKathmandu, Nepal.  Working with the University of Notre Dame Center for Social Concerns and college student, Megan Malley, Starfire Sports was able to bring smiles and joy to some very deserving kids through this simple donation of soccer balls and t-shirt jersey’s. 

Providing soccer opportunities is part of what makes Starfire Sports unique and by providing soccer gear to those without is one simple way to achieve this goal.   By offering soccer gear collection sites at Soccer West stores in Factoria and Federal Way, together we are serving kids throughout our community. 

Over the last 5 years, Starfire Sports and Soccer West have collected and distributed thousands of gently worn cleats, shin guards, t-shirt jerseys, shorts, and soccer balls to kids throughout our community and beyond.  Serving kids locally first, we have been able to provide additional equipment donations to youth in Uganda, Somalia, Ghana, Afghanistan, Rwanda, Southern Kenya and other destinations through humanitarian effort and organization who have roots in Seattle. 

If you would like to help with these efforts, please drop off your gently worn soccer gear at any of the Soccer West collection sites or at Starfire Sports.  Thank you, it’s for the kids!

Kathmandu, Nepal

TOPSoccer Fall Season Ends

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Washington Youth Soccer District III TOPSoccer program ends its 10 week fall session on Saturday, November 19, 2011.  The Outreach Program for Soccer enables boys and girls 4 years of age and over with physical and/or cognitive disabilities to play and learn soccer skills through this fun and imaginative soccer program.  Working with buddies the players are engaged and active no matter what their limitations might be. 

To learn more please visit www.wsysa.com

 

2011 XTREME Cup: Great Soccer & Over $5000 Raised For Water Crisis

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The 2011 Starfire XTREME Cup delivered more than just great soccer. This year, the tournament also helped raise awareness among youth soccer players about a crisis that kills more people than all forms of violence, including war. The crisis is the lack of access to clean, safe water, and it affects nearly one billion people.

Along with the soccer champions in our midst over the weekend, we had youth players that were champions of this important global cause. The highest earning team, Stingrays BU15s, collected over $200 and even contributed their own money. Together with participating teams, we were able to raise over $5,000, which is enough to build a well for an entire village. Visit our campaign page to see all the donations that were made.

If you would like to receive updates on the progress of our well project, click here.

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s tournament and got involved in supporting the great cause of providing clean water to those in need. Get a complete list of game results or let us know how we did by filling out our 2011 XTREME Cup tournament survey.

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Congratulations to our champions! To download larger versions of your team photo, click the team name in the table below.

BOYS
Age Runner Up Champion
U-10 Impact Gallos BHSC Dragons
U-11 WS Crush Pumas
U-12 FPSC Red Wesburn United FC
U-13 NSC Legacy BHSC Dragons
U-14/15 MRFC Henry Maple Valley
U-16 Lakewood FC Norpoint FC
GIRLS
Age Runner-Up Champion
U-10 Silver FC MVP Marauders White
U-11 FME Mystics CK United
U-12 PSC Chaos Cascade FC
U-13 RV Slammer Orange Cheetahs
U-14/15 Lake Hills Legend Sabers
U-16 Newport FC Red CK United
U-17 SU Shoreline Shock Pacific FC Ice
U-19  Newport FC Surge Lake Hills United

2011 Shooting Stars Jamobree Recap

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On Wednesday, August 10th over 25 teams, ages 6-18 years old joined us for a wonderful 3v3 community soccer jamboree event.  Kids from all walks of life and different levels of experience played in games throughout the day.  Making their way to our raffle, kids looked forward to the chance to win an Xbox 360 Kinect gaming system donated by Microsoft Corporation and autographed Sounders FC gear donated by Sounders FC and many other prizes.

Joined by several local restaurants, everyone was able to sample Mad Pizza, Panera Bread, Old Spaghetti Factory, Buca di Beppo, and Cafe Sienna products.  Washington Youth Soccer and Community Health Care joined us with fun give aways for every child who visited their booth.

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Youth Talk Fitness and Diversity with Sounders FC Player

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On Wednesday August 17, 2011 Seattle Sounders FC defender Taylor Graham joined the Somali Community Services Coalition (SCSC) and over 25 kids at Starfire Sports for a fun filled fitness and diversity education day.  Taylor Graham spent the afternoon working with the kids from this diverse community on how to achieve fitness through simple soccer skill activities through the “Together We Play” community program. 

The kids were excited to learn from Taylor about diversity and fitness in soccer and join him in an 8v8 soccer scrimmage at the end of the event. 

Learn more….

Dos FC Washington Games Recap

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Thanks for a great weekend, Dos FC Washington Games participants! We hope you all had a great time. Let us know how we did by filling out our managed tournaments survey.

 

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Congratulations champions! Click here to download all game results, and click below to download team photos.

BOYS
Age Runner Up Champion
U10 Seattle United Tango-2 Seattle United Tango-1
U11 Crossfire C Sun City Strikers
U12 Pumas Seattle United Copa
U13 Sun City Strikers Dos Red
U17 BFC Herrera NW Nationals Red
GIRLS
Age Runner-Up Champion
U10 FC Alliance Gold Crossfire Ryan
U11 Dos Red FWFC Reign Purple
U12/13 Sun City Strikers Dos Red
U14 NW Premier Sun City Farrand
U15 Dos Red Eastside White
U16 Crossfire Premier Reece Dos Red
U17/19 Dos Red 17 Dos Red 18

EPD Player Identified from CSC

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The Community Schools Collaboration after-school program had a young soccer player identified and invited to join the Washington Youth Soccer Elite Player Development (EPD) program.  Alicia Bennett, Program Director of CSC at Showalter Middle School spoke highly of her team and the young players in the soccer program coached throughout the school year by Starfire Sports staff.  Development in all aspects of child’s life is key and this after-school tutoring program is designed to do just that.  Kids are invited to participate in a variety of outside activities once their homework is completed.  The soccer program partnership at Starfire Sports is one of many programs offered by CSC for middle school students within the Tukwila School District.

Matyes Getachew was invited by Darren Sawatzky, Director of Youth Development with Sounders FC and the EPD program to come out and participate in the NW Invitational program held in late May at the Starfire Sports Campus.  Matyes played with kids a year older and did a great job.  Look for Matyes on the pitch some day!

Photo courtesy of Chris Coulter/SoundersPhotos.com

Sounders Advance to Open Cup Semifinals

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Seattle Sounders FC topped the LA Galaxy 3-1 after an exciting match at Starfire Sports. The team came out strong, with goals by Nate Jaqua and Fredy Montero in the first 25 minutes. Lamar Neagle clinched the win with a goal in the 72nd minute on a perfect ball from Alvaro Fernandez.

In the semifinals on August 30th, the Sounders FC will meet FC Dallas on the Starfire pitch. Will the streak continue?

NOTE: Starfire is sold out of Open Cup Semifinals tickets!

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Starfire Sports Mobilizes Youth Soccer Players to Bring Clean Water to African Village

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Coca-Cola Refreshments & youth teams join Starfire to sponsor a water well project through the 2011 XTREME Cup tournament

 

TUKWILA, Wash.—July 12, 2011—The 2011 Starfire XTREME Cup will raise awareness among youth soccer players about a crisis that kills more people than all forms of violence, including war. The crisis is the lack of access to clean, safe water, and it affects nearly one billion people.

The XTREME Cup will unite over 1,000 local youth soccer players around the common goal of providing water to a village lacking that basic necessity. “One of the beautiful things about soccer is that it is truly the world’s game,” said Teddy Mitalas, Starfire Sports Tournament Director. “As players of the game these kids are part of a global community, and it’s important to show them that they can make a difference in that community through soccer without necessarily being the next great professional player.”

Starfire will provide all teams that register for the XTREME Cup the tools to get players and their family members involved in the fundraising process. Every team that holds a fundraiser to support the XTREME Cup Campaign will receive a special memento and recognition at the tournament, but the real reward will come from seeing the results of their efforts.

One hundred percent of funds raised will go directly toward building a water well for a community in need. Upon completion of the well drilling project, GPS coordinates, photographs and village information will be posted online to show XTREME Cup participants what they accomplished and provide them details about the actual people they helped.

“We are very excited to be a part of the XTREME Cup,“ said Gary Wolf, Coca-Cola Account Executive. “This event is a great way for soccer youth to have an impact on their local community while addressing a significant issue, access to water, that many face abroad.”

In addition to team fundraising, Starfire Sports is contributing $50 for each XTREME Cup team registered. And 100% of water sales during the tournament weekend will go to the cause thanks to donations from Coca-Cola Refreshments.

During the tournament, attendees can track fundraising progress and learn more about the water crisis. A running total of amounts raised will be displayed along with educational interactive exhibits, facts about the water crisis, and photos and videos from charity: water, the organization through which the well sponsorship occurs.

For registration and additional information about the XTREME Cup, visit www.starfiresports.com. You can also make a donation directly to the XTREME Cup Campaign by visiting http://mycharitywater.org/xtremecupcampaign.

 

About Starfire Sports

Starfire Sports is a non-profit corporation delivering opportunities for every member of our community to enjoy the ultimate soccer experience. Starfire delivers diverse programming for youth and adults, knowledgeable and professional staff, and a safe and engaging environment for social interaction and community building. In addition, financial assistance programs, equipment donations and partnerships with other local and national non-profit organizations mean that all our community’s youth have access to world-class soccer facilities—regardless of economic background.

 

About The Coca-Cola Company

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is the world’s largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands. Along with Coca-Cola, recognized as the world’s most valuable brand, the Company’s portfolio includes 12 other billion dollar brands, including Diet Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Coca-Cola Zero, vitaminwater, Powerade, Minute Maid, Simply and Georgia. Globally, we are the No. 1 provider of sparkling beverages, juices and juice drinks and ready-to-drink teas and coffees. Through the world’s largest beverage distribution system, consumers in more than 200 countries enjoy the Company’s beverages at a rate of 1.6 billion servings a day. With an enduring commitment to building sustainable communities, our Company is focused on initiatives that protect the environment, conserve resources and enhance the economic development of the communities where we operate. Locally, the company employs nearly 2,000 employees in 10 Washington-based facilities.  For more information about our Company, please visit our website at www.thecoca-colacompany.com

About charity: water

charity: water is a non-profit organization bringing clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations. Since the inception in August 2006, charity: water has funded more than 2,906 freshwater projects in 17 different countries, serving over 1,277,430 people. Just $20 can give one person clean, safe drinking water for 20 years. Because a group of private donors, foundations and corporate sponsors help pay for the everyday costs of running, 100% of public donations directly fund water projects.