Yaw was an aspiring physician at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County when he passed away tragically on May 20. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends. He will be missed tremendously. “He touched so many lives during his playing years – he was not only a great player, but a respected teammate, genuinely caring person and beloved friend. We have truly lost a great young man.” -Former coach Peter Hommel

We are currently planning to run the annual Boys HS Summer League. In the event of league cancellation, full refunds will be issued. Please contact eric@sachc.org with any questions.

Application/Details

The annual College Scholarship Essay Contest will be awarding two $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school students who will be attending an institute of higher education in the upcoming academic year. The scholarship will be awarded to one male and one female student. Please visit the dedicated page for application details: https://www.sackick.com/college-scholarship/

Aki Lake has been promoted to Club DOC. Aki will now be overseeing the entire Travel program, while maintaining his role as the Recreational and Select Director.

For the purposes of opening direct lines of communications about upcoming tryouts, we have decided to set up ‘Tryout Pre-registration’ programs for both Select and Travel.

If you would like to receive communications about the upcoming tryouts, please sign up by registering for either program below (or both).

Current Select and/or Travel players do not need to pre-register for their existing program to receive tryout updates.

Select Tryout Communication Pre-registration:
https://clubs.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=889008

Travel Tryout Communcation Pre-registration:
https://clubs.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=889009

Baltimore Armour is excited to announce that we are working with MLS to form a new league, after US Soccer ended operations of the Development Academy on April 15. According to Fred Lipka, MLS VP & Technical Director, Player Development, “This new platform will provide year-round, high-level matches for MLS club academy teams and non-MLS academy teams that previously participated in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy in the U13, U14, U15, U17 and U19 age categories.”

Link to MLS’ announcement available here: MLS Memo to Academy Directors

Baltimore Armour is now being exclusively run by the Soccer Association of Columbia for both boys and girls. For the upcoming season, BA Boys will be competing in a new league being created by MLS. Details for the BA Girls will be coming soon.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, area soccer clubs and organizations have joined to form DMV UNITED. DMV UNITED formed to provide organizations with a way to share ideas, resources, and best practices in these unprecedented times.

Please find the full DMV United Press Release here:
https://www.sackick.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DMV-United-Press-Release-3.pdf

EDP Travel
EDP has proposed three potential schedules with different start dates. View here

State Cup/Presidents Cup
State Cup & Presidents Cup games have been postponed. Please visit the MSYSA website at msysa.org for further information.

Columbia Memorial Invitational Tournament
*The CIST has been officially canceled.

EDP Travel
EDP has proposed three potential schedules with different start dates. View here

State Cup/Presidents Cup
State Cup & Presidents Cup games have been postponed. Please visit the MSYSA website at msysa.org for further information.

Columbia Memorial Invitational Tournament
At this time, the tournament will go on as scheduled.

EDP Travel
EDP has proposed three potential schedules with different start dates. View here

State Cup/Presidents Cup
State Cup & Presidents Cup games have been postponed. Please visit the MSYSA website at msysa.org for further information.

Columbia Memorial Invitational Tournament
At this time, the tournament will go on as scheduled.

State Cup/Presidents Cup
State Cup & Presidents Cup games have been postponed. Please visit the MSYSA website at msysa.org for further information.

Columbia Memorial Invitational Tournament
At this time, the tournament will go on as scheduled.

Update #2:
In response to the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), and in conjunction with actions taken by US Youth Soccer (USYS) and the US Soccer Federation, all SAC activities (programs, leagues, games, practices, trainings, meetings, gatherings, etc.) are SUSPENDED through April 15, 2020. SAC will be monitoring conditions on a weekly basis to determine if and when it’s appropriate to reinstate club activities.

Rec, Select & Junior Academy Updates
We are still planning to start our Spring season on the weekend of April 18. More details about schedules and practices will be sent out in the near future.

Travel & Development Academy Updates
The start of all Travel and DA leagues will be determined by the corresponding league. Please frequent your leagues official website for the most up-to-date information.

Technical Training Updates
We are planning to delay technical training until the week of April 20. We will make every effort to get the entire session in. More details about schedules will be sent out in the near future.

Official statement from USYS:
https://www.usyouthsoccer.org/2020-usys-leagues-program-and-conference-activities-suspended/

Official statement from US Soccer:
https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2020/03/us-soccer-da-suspends-matches-through-april-30-and-cancels-spring-cup-as-precaution

In response to the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), and in conjunction with local, state and national government advisories,

• The SAC office will be closed until further notice. Staff members will continue to work from home. Please reach out via email with any questions/concerns.
• All fields at the Bob Lucido Fields at Covenant Park are closed. The use of our private complex, including any club fields or facilities is strictly prohibited. Any continued use during this time will be considered trespassing.

With the increasing number of cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) being reported we want to help you, our members, and your players stay healthier by encouraging everyone to use the same basic health rules you’d use with any virus. Staying home when you are sick (including players!) and regular and complete handwashing are the start.

See the CDC’s recommended everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases here:
https://bit.ly/2x7FoAc

More information about COVID-10:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

The Soccer Association of Columbia is currently seeking nominations for the Board of Directors. The following one year term positions are up for election: V/P Juniors, V/P Recreation, V/P Travel, V/P Facilities, V/P Special Programs, V/P Sportsmanship, V/P Membership & Fundraising. The following two year term positions are also up for election: President and Executive Administrator. If interested, please contact Frank Turney at vp-travel@sac-hc.org. The nomination deadline is April 15th, 2020.