Winter Indoor Season

The winter indoor season schedule is out. All games at Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School.

Click here for schedule

Indoor Tournament

Seven of the U-11 Monarchs took on the challenge of playing up in age and grouping, competing in the TISL Winter Indoor Classic at the U-12 level. They notched a tie and two losses , but hung tough against the bigger and more experienced competition.

See tournament results here:
http://www.tisl-va.org/

Total domination

MONARCHS WIN CHESAPEAKE CHALLENGE CUP

The Monarchs went 4-0 and secured the championship of the Chesapeake Challenge Cup. The Monarchs did not allow a goal during the tournament and have not been scored on in the last 5 matches. The team had an impressive goal differential of +21 for the tournament. Monarchs surpassed 40 wins all-time with the two wins on Saturday.

More stats and photos will be posted later (sorry . . . technical problems)

Day One
Monarchs 4, CUSC Strikers 0
Monarchs 9, Smithfield Burn 0

Semifinal:
Monarchs 2, CUSC Crusaders 0

Championship:
Monarchs 6, Revolution (Charlottesville) 0
Monarchs scored 5 second half goals, and gave up only one shot on goal after halftime to pull away.


See official tournament results here (click)

We are the Champions!

TASL Semi-Final and Championship Summary

Semi-Finals
Monarchs vs. NUSC Tornadoes

Nov. 8, 2009

Monarchs 10, Tornadoes 1

Shots For: 35 (29% Converted)
Shots Against: 3 (33%)
Assists: 3
Corners:4 (1 converted)
Steals \ Turns: 54
Midfield Poss. Losses: 1
Offsides: 1
Saves: 2

Monarchs set a team record for shots with 35 and get their largest goal differential of the season to advance to the championship game.


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Championship Game
Monarchs vs. CUSC Crusaders
Nov. 8, 2009

Monarchs 3, Crusaders 0

Shots For: 17 (18% Converted)
Shots Against: 4 (0%)
Assists: 0
Corners:3 (0 converted)
Steals \ Turns: 47
Midfield Poss. Losses: 4
Offsides: 3
Saves: 2

Monarchs get their fifth shutout of the TASL season \ tournament, to win their second TASL Championship in three seasons.

TASL Tournament Totals:
Shots For: 88
Shots Against: 17
Goals For: 23
Goals Against: 5
Assists: 12
Corners converted: 5 (29%)
Steals and Turns: 183
Saves: 8
Record: 4-0-0

The Monarchs taking a break between games

TASL Tournament Day 1 Summary

Monarchs vs. AYSO Fury
Nov. 7, 2009

Monarchs 4, Fury 1

Shots For: 17 (24% Converted)
Shots Against: 4 (25%)
Assists: 3
Corners:4 (2 converted)
Steals \ Turns: 41
Midfield Poss. Losses: 6
Offsides: 1
Saves: 1

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Monarchs vs. CUSC Crusaders
Nov. 7, 2009

Monarchs 6, Crusaders 3

Shots For: 19 (32% Converted)
Shots Against: 6 (50%)
Assists: 6
Corners:6 (2 converted)
Steals \ Turns: 41
Midfield Poss. Losses: 5
Offsides: 1
Saves: 3

This Week's Schedule

Practices:
Wednesday and Friday; 5:30 p.m. at Indian River

TASL Tournament:
CLICK HERE FOR TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
This Saturday and Sunday at Hickory Middle School

Game Seven Summary

Monarchs vs. CUSC Crusaders
Oct. 31, 2009

Monarchs 5, Crusaders 0

Shots For: 23 (22% Converted)
Shots Against: 5 (0%)
Assists: 5
Corners:3 (0 converted)
Steals \ Turns: 33
Midfield Poss. Losses: 3
Offsides: 0
Saves: 3


Monarchs finish the TASL regular season with a win and their fourth shutout of the season. All five goals came off of assists.

Regular Season Totals
Record (WLT): 6-1-0
Shots For: 149 (18% converted)
Shots Against: 53 (9% converted)
Goal Differential: +22
Saves: 34

TASL Tournament

The league tournament pairings and schedule have been released:

Click here to view

This Week's Schedule

Practices:
Wednesday and, 5:30 at Indian River

Game:
Saturday (10/31), 9:30 at Hickory Middle School, Field 2, vs. CUSC Crusaders.
Arrive at 9:00, wear blue jerseys.

Game Six Summary

Monarchs vs. CUSC Strikers
Oct. 24, 2009

Monarchs 1, Strikers 2

Shots For: 24 (4% Converted)
Shots Against: 10 (20%)
Assists: 0
Corners: 10 (0 converted)
Steals \ Turns: 53
Midfield Poss. Losses: 5
Offsides: 0
Saves: 5


Monarchs loose first game of the season.

Season Total Highlights
Record (WLT): 5-1-0
Shots For: 126 (17% converted)
Shots Against: 48 (10% converted)
Goal Differential: +17
Saves: 31

Game Five Summary

Monarchs vs. NUSC Sharks
Oct. 19, 2009

Monarchs 5, Sharks 1

Shots For: 23 (22% Converted)
Shots Against: 5 (20%)
Assists: 3
Corners: 5 (1 converted)
Steals \ Turns: 35
Midfield Poss. Losses: 8
Offsides: 0
Saves: 4
Goals by minute: 18, 31, 35, 54, 55

Playing with only eight players, the Monarchs broke open a 1-1 first-half tie. They shutdown the Sharks on defense in the second half and scored four second half goals, including a header off a corner kick and a converted penalty kick.

Season Total Highlights
Record (WLT): 5-0-0
Shots For: 102 (21% converted)
Shots Against: 38 (8% converted)
Goal Differential: +18 (Only 3 goals allowed in 5 games)
Saves: 26

Updates

This week's game is at 8 a.m. Saturday (10/17) at Hickory Middle School vs. Norfolk United Sharks (arrive by 7:30; wear white jersey\socks; have blue jersey available).

You can check on game cancellations at Chesapeake fields by calling the following number on game days: 222-2289. It's a recorded hotline that is updated when there are rainouts.

Practice is Friday at 5:30 at Indian River.

Some dates to hold:
- Nov. 7 - 8: League Championship Tournament. Multiple games played over the two days.

- Nov. 14-15: Rain makeup date for leaghue championship tournament, if necessary.

- Nov. 21 - 22: Chesapeake Challenge Cup Tournament. Hold these dates for this regional tournament, played in Chesapeake. We will discuss costs soon. The total team entry fee is $450, and we may decide as a group to apply some team funds to this. This is the Fall tournament most parents preferred to participate in.

This Week's Schedule

Practices:
Wednesday (10/7) and Friday (10/9), 5:30 at Indian River

No games this week

Monarch Mania!

Game Four Summary

Monarchs vs. CUSC Strikers
Oct. 4, 2009

Monarchs 1, Strikers 0

Shots For: 20 (5% Converted)
Shots Against: 6 (0%)
Assists: 0
Corners: 3 (0 converted)
Steals \ Turns: 44
Midfield Poss. Losses: 11
Offsides: 4
Saves: 4
Goals by minute: 52

Monarchs get their third shut-out in four games, and move to 4-0-0 for the season.

Season Total Highlights
Record (WLT): 4-0-0
Shots For: 79 (20% converted)
Shots Against: 33 (6% converted)
Goal Differential: +14
Saves: 22

Game Three Summary

Monarchs vs. AYSO Fury
Oct. 3, 2009

Monarchs 3, Fury 2

Shots For: 12 (25% Converted)
Shots Against: 10 (20%)
Assists: 2
Steals \ Turns: 35
Midfield Poss. Losses: 18
Offsides: 2
Saves: 6
Goals by minute: 4, 6, 17

Monarchs win their 30th match (all-time).

This Week's Schedule

Practices:
Wednesday (9/30) and Friday (10/2): 6 p.m. at Indian River

Games:
Saturday (10/3): 2 p.m. at Hickory Middle School, Field 2A (vs. AYSO Fury)

Sunday (10/4): 8 a.m. at Hickory Middle School, Field 2A (vs. CUSC Strikers)
Players wear blue jerseys , black socks; Have white jersey available. Arrive 30 minutes before game start times.

Game Two Summary

Monarchs vs. NUSC Tornadoes
September 26, 2009

Monarchs 6, Torndadoes 0

Shots For: 26 (23% Converted)
Shots Against: 7 (0%)
Assists: 4
Corners: 3 (0 converted)
Steals \ Turns: 39
Midfield Poss. Losses: 8
Offsides: 2
Saves: 4
Goals by minute: 14, 20, 23, 28, 37, 57

The Monarchs won 6-0 for the second straight game, and have yet to allow a goal this season.

History: Monarchs improved to 4-0 all-time against Norfolk teams.

Season Totals
Shots for: 47
Shots against: 17
Goal Differential: +12
Goals allowed: 0

Monarchs Vs. Crusaders Game Summary

Monarchs vs. CUSC Crusaders
September 19, 2009

Monarchs 6, Crusaders 0

Shots For: 21 (29% Converted)
Shots Against: 10 (0%)
Assists: 6
Corners: 2 (0)
Steals \ Turns: 13
Midfield Poss. Losses: 15
Offsides: 7
Saves: 8

Monarchs start the season with a shutout. They moved the ball well, with all six goals coming off of assists.

This Week's Schedule and News

Practices:
Wednesday and Friday: 6 p.m. at Indian River High School.

Game:
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. vs. NUSC Tornados at Lake Taylor Field 4.
Players arrive by 8 a.m. and wear blue jersey & black socks.
Lake Taylor fields are located at Lake Taylor High School, 1384 Kempsville Road, Norfolk, VA
Link to directions and field diagram: http://tasli.org/maps/ltcomplex.asp

Makeup Game:
Our canceled game will be played on Sunday, Oct. 4 at 8 a.m. at Hickory Middle School.

Game One

Happy Birthday Jarrod and William!!!!

This Week's Schedule

PRACTICES

Wednesday (9/16): 5:30 p.m at Parkway Christian Center

Friday (9/18): 5:30 p.m. at Sparrow Road Intermidiate School


GAME

Saturday (9/19): 9:30 a.m. at Hickory Middle School vs. CUSC Crusaders.
Players: arrive by 9 a.m. Wear white jersey \ socks (have blue jerseay available). Bring water bottle.

SATURDAY, 9/12, GAME CANCELLED

SATURDAY, SEPT. 12 GAME IS CANCELED DUE TO FIELD CONDITIONS.

PLEASE HOLD OCT. 4 FOR A MAKEUP.

WEDNESDAY PRACTICE LOCATION CHANGE (9/9/09)

TONIGHT'S PRACTICE (WED, SEPT. 9) HAS BEEN MOVED TO SPARROW ROAD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL. STILL AT 5:30.

Friday's practice will also be at Sparrow Road

ADDRESS:
1605 Sparrow Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23325

This Week's Schedule and Information

Practice Schedule
Wednesday (9/9) and Friday (9/11): 5:30 p.m. at Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Parents meeting at Wednesday's practice.

First Match
Saturday (9/12): 8 a.m. at Hickory Middle School, Field 2A (vs. CUSC Strikers)
Players: wear blue jerseys and black socks; have white jersey available. Players arrive at least 30 minutes before game.

Hickory Middle School is located at 1997 Hawk Blvd Chesapeake, VA 23322

Fall Schedule

Click to See Fall TASL Schedule

“If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.”

Happy 11th Birthday Nate!!

A winner is someone who recognizes his talents, works his tail off to develop them into skills, and uses these skills to accomplish his goal."

AUG 29 SCRIMMAGE

Monarchs will scrimmage against other teams on Aug. 29 at 10 a.m. (tentatively at TCC Chesapeake). Please hold the date. We need all players there.

Fall season conditioning is in full swing...did it ever really end?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELON!!

ODU Soccer Camp 2009

Excellence is not a skill, it is an attitude

Our Monarch family would like to congratulate Sterling for his achievements in Track this week. He qualified for the regionals in long jump and 100 meters. Good job Sterling!

Practice change

Tonight's conditioning will be held at Indian River High School , at 6:00pm, on the track around the football stadium. Please bring running shoes and cleats to wear.

End of season party

Monarchs Carwash

Summer Schedule

CLICK FOR SUMMER SCHEDULE

Happy Memorial Day!

And I'm proud to be an American,

where at least I know I'm free.

And I won't forget the men who died,

who gave that right to me.

TUESDAY 5/19 PRACTICE AND MEETING

We will practice at our typical time Tuesday, May 19 (5:30 at Parkway Christian Center). We'll also have a brief meeting to talk about this weekend's tournament rain cancellation and other small items.

Coastal kickfest Tournament 2009

COASTAL KICKFEST SUMMARY

Game 1
Monarchs vs. CUSC Strikers

Score: Monarchs 3, Strikers 3
Shots: 16 (19%)
Shots against: 7 (43%)
Assists: 1
Trns\Stls: 35
Saves: 1
Goals by minute: 12, 32, 34

Game 2
Monarchs vs. NYSL Defenders

Score: Monarchs 4, Defenders 1
Shots: 15 (27%)
Shots against: 6 (17%)
Assists: 1
Trns\Stls: 39
Saves: 1
Goals by minute: 2,3,17,19

Game 3
Monarchs vs. SSC Burn

Score: Monarchs 1, Burn 0
Shots: 10 (10%)
Shots against: 3 (0%)
Assists: 1
Trns\Stls: 46
Saves: 2
Goals by minute: 26

MONARCHS WON THEIR GROUP WITH 7 POINTS EARNED (2-0-1), AND AVANCED TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME, WHICH WAS CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER.

UPDATED: Coastal Kickfest Schedule

The Coastal Kickfest Schedule is out. Click Here. (Check back, in case it changes).

All tournament matches will be played at the Princess Anne Athletic Complex, 4001 Dam Neck Road Virginia Beach, VA 23456. All matches are on Field 2B.

Click Here For Directions

Practices this week (Tuesday 5/12 and Friday 5/15 at 5:30 p.m.) will ALL be at Parkway Christian Center - 601 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake.

Mark your calendars: Car wash and party May 30.

Practices This Week

Both practices this week (Tuesday, May 5 and Friday, May 8, at 5:30 p.m.) will be at Georgetown Primary School.

TASL Tournament Summary

After completing the regular season in TASL Div. B undefeated, the Monarchs competed in the Division A End Of Season Tournament, finishing 1-1-1 in their first action against A Division teams.

Tournament Summary (May 2-3 2009):

Game 1: Monarchs 3, Revolution 8
Game 2: Monarchs 7, Tigers 2
Game 3: Monarchs 3, Strikers 3

Shots For: 36 (36% converted)
Shots Against: 44 (30%)
Goals For: 13
Goals Against: 13
Corners Att.: 6 (0 converted)
Assists: 5
Steals \ Turns: 113
Saves: 20

Practice schedule this week: Tuesday and Friday; 5:30 p.m. at Georgetown School.

The Monarchs' next matches will be in the Coastal Kickfest Tournament May 16 - 17, in Va. Beach.

TASL TOURNAMENT WEEKEND

The TASL End of Season Tournament is this weekend.

Click here for the full schedule

Players: bring both jerseys to all games. Where we are listed first, wear white jersey \ white socks; when listed second, wear blue jerseys and black socks.

April 25 Game Summary

TASL
Monarchs vs. AYSO Fury
April 25, 2009

Score: Monarchs 6 Fury 1
Shots: Monarchs 16 (38%), Fury 4 (25%)
Saves: 2
Assists: 4
"Turns" \ Steals: 43
Goals By Minute: 6, 12, 15, 18, 34, 49 (50 minute match)

The Monarchs finished the TASL regular season with a 5-0-1 record.

Season Summary:

Shots For: 166 (35% converted)
Shots Against: 40 (23% converted)
Goals For: 58
Goals Against: 9
Assists: 25
Corner Conversion: 15%
Steal \ Turn: 216
Saves: 27

TASL Tournament Schedule

The TASL tournament schedule has been released. The Monarchs will compete in the "A" division (moving up from the regular season "B" division because of the excellent regular season performance). Click link below for the schedule:

END OF SEASON TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE (CLICK)

THE FINAL REGULAR SEASON HOME GAME IS SATURDAY (4/25) AT 8 A.M. AT TCC CHESAPEAKE

Practice Schedule Change This Week

Tuesday (4/21) practice has been rescheduled to Wednesday (4/22) at 5:30 p.m. at Parkway Christian Center. We will practice Friday at 5:30 at Georgetown, as usual.

April 18th game photos

April 19 Games

The Monarchs played two league matches in two locations, going 1-0-1 on the day.

Game summaries:

TASL
Monarchs vs. Portsmouth Swat
April 18, 2009

Score: Monarchs 15 Swat 0
Shots: Monarchs 36 (42%), Swat 4 (0%)
Saves: 4
Assists: 7
"Turns" \ Steals: 30
Goals By Minute: 2, 3, 6, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 19, 30, 32, 35, 37, 40, 40 (50 minute match)

The Monarchs set season highs and all-time team records for shots (36), goals (15) and margin of victory (15). They also achieved their third shut-out of the season.

TASL
Monarchs vs. Suffolk Hurricanes
April 18, 2009

Score: Monarchs 4 Hurricanes 4
Shots: Monarchs 19 (21%), Hurricanes 8 (50%)
Saves: 2
Assists: 2
"Turns" \ Steals: 30
Goals By Minute: 19,28,36,45 (50 minute match)

In their second game of the day, the Monarchs came back from a 3-1 halftime deficit to notch a 4-4 tie. The tie kept the team undefeated in the TASL regular season, with one game remaining.

Season Summary:

Shots For: 150 (35% converted)
Shots Against: 36 (22% converted)
Goals For: 52
Goals Against: 8
Assists: 21
Corner Conversion: 19%
Steal \ Turn: 173
Saves: 25

Two Games Saturday

There are two games this Saturday (4/18):

- 8 a.m. at TCC Chesapeake (white jerseys \ white socks)

- 2:15 p.m. at Suffolk Youth Athletic Association complex (blue jerseys \ black socks).
The address is 502 Kings Form Road, Sufolk, VA.

A link to directions is below:
http://tasli.org/maps/syaa.asp

News and Notes . . .

THERE WILL BE NO PRACTICE ON TUESDAY , APRIL 14

Hold the Dates: The Monarchs will be playing in the Coastal Kickfest tournament May 16-17 in Virginia Beach. More details to come.

End of Season Tournament: The TASL End of Season Tournament is scheduled for May 2 - 3 (site to be determined). Also, hold May 9-10 as a rain date for this championship tournament.

Monarchs Vs. Cheetahs

TASL
Monarchs vs. WBSC Cheetahs
UPDATED
April 4, 2009

Score: Monarchs 9 Cheetahs 2
Shots: Monarchs 24 (38%), Cheetahs 5 (40%)
Saves: 1
Assists: 2
"Turns" \ Steals: 24
Goals By Minute: 1, 11, 19, 22, 24, 29, 35, 40, 49 (50 minute match)

The Monarchs improved to 4-0, with three games left in the TASL regular season.


Mid-Season Summary:

Shots For: 95 (35% converted)
Shots Agains: 24 (17% converted)
Goals For: 33
Goals Against: 4
Assists: 12
Corner Conversion: 15%
Steal \ Turn: 124
Saves: 19

Baystars Peacefrogs Tournament March 28, 2009

The Monarchs played four games in one day in the Baystars Peacefrogs Spring Sixes tournament in Gloucester. They went 2-2, and finished in 2nd place in their division.

Tournament Team Summary:

Shots for: 52 (31%)
Shots against: 20 (25%)
Goals For: 16
Goals Against: 5
Assits: 9
Corner Attempts: 18
Corners Converted: 5 (28%)
Steals \ Turns: 56
Saves: 8

The Monarchs return to regular season TASL play next weekend, where they hold a 3-0 record.

Baystar Peace Frog Spring Sixes

UPDATED: Weekend Tournament

SCHEDULE UPDATED !!

This Saturday's tournament schedule has been released. There will be a double round robin format. The champion will be the team that finishes with the most points (3 points for a win; 1 for a tie ; 0 for a loss).

Pairings \ Schedule - All Games on Saturday, March 28

• 9 a.m.: Monarchs Vs. East End Wizards White
• 11 a.m.: Williamsburg United Vs. Monarchs
• Noon: East End Wizards Vs. Monarchs
• 2 p.m.: Monarchs Vs. Williamsburg United
  

Players, bring white and blue jerseys

We will have printed directions for everyone at practice (5:30 p.m. Friday at Georgetown). We will also talk about car pooling, food, etc. , so please plan to have a brief meeting at the start of practice.

You can also get directions and the address of the tournament location by clicking here. Use the directions coming from the South (take Interstate 64 West, then exit 258 B, J Clyde Morris Blvd. \ US 17 towards Yorktown (North) to get you to the start of the directions from the South).

This Week

We will follow our typical practice schedule this week:

Tuesday (3/24): 5:30 at Parkway Christian Center
Friday (3/27): 5:30 at Georgetown

This weekend's tournament pairings and schedule have not been released yet. We will share this information as soon as possible. We will have printed directions to the tournament site at this week's practices. We can also talk about car pooling options at practices.

Thank you Monarch sponsors!

Monarchs vs. Crusaders

Monarchs vs. Crusaders Summary

TASL
Monarchs vs. CUSC Crusaders

March 22, 2009

Score: Monarchs 3 Crusaders 2
Shots: Monarchs 22 (15%), Crusaders 10 (20%)
Saves: 8
Assists: 0
"Turns" \ Steals: 26
Goals By Minute: 1, 16, 22 (50 minute match)

The Monarchs improved their TASL record to 3 - 0, as they scored three first-half goals and held on for the win. The team will take a break from league play next weekend to compete in a tournament on the Peninsula. Pairings and details will be available this week.

Season-To-Date Highlights (3 games):

• The Monarchs have out-shot the opponents by 52.
• The Monarchs are scoring on 34% of their shots.
  
• The Monarchs have outscored their opponents by 22 goals, on 12 assists.
  
• The Monarchs are excelling on defense, with 17 saves and 100 turns \ steals, while holding opponents to an 11% shot-conversion percentage.