BOARD
MATTER
Supervisor Linda Smyth
January 9, 2006
Kingsley
Soccer Team
Mr.
Chairman:
On
November 12, 2005, the Kingsley Commons Soccer Club,
in its first year, won the Little River Soccer Club
recreational league divisional title. The soccer program
was inspired to promote teamwork and provide after school
recreational opportunities for teenagers at the Kingsley
Complex.
The
team was comprised of youth from different backgrounds
and lacked chemistry as they had never played together
before. At the beginning of the season, the team had
trouble scoring but towards the end of the season the
team was scoring almost 5 goals a game. Along with their
soccer skills, the team also progressed on with their
academic skills as members of the soccer team were required
to take part in the Computer Learning Centers Partnership
(CLCP) homework club for homework help.
Furthermore,
the teams' effort was advanced due to the support of
the residents from the Kingsley Commons and Park apartments;
Jefferson Village LLP who paid for the uniforms, shoes
and other team expenses; Fairfax County Community and
Recreation Services as well as other community partners.
This
community effort is truly commendable and noteworthy.
Therefore, I would appreciate the Board's support in
inviting the Kingsley Soccer Team and the community
to be recognized for their commitment and dedication
to athletics.
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