Saturday, March 28, 2009

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

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

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).

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

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.

Sunday, March 22, 2009

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.

Monday, March 16, 2009

This Week

Last Saturday's rained-out game will be played this Sunday (3/22) at TCC Chesapeake, Field 4, at 3:30. (White jerseys \ socks; bring blue jersey)

Saturday's (3/21) game is at 12:45 at Lake Taylor, field 8 (Blue jerseys \ black socks). Here's a link to field diagram \ directions: http://www.tasli.org/maps/ltcomplex.asp. The fields are located at Lake Taylor High \ Middle School campus (field 8 is behind the football stadium). The address is: 1384 Kempsville Road, Norfolk, VA 23502.

Practices will be: Tuesday, 5:30 at Parkway Christian Center; Friday, 5:30 at Georgetown.

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Today's Monarchs game is cancelled

Due to rain, all CUSC games have been cancelled.
We will let you know when the makeup game is scheduled.

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Monarchs practice schedule

Tuesday the 10th at 5:30pm: Parkway Christian Center

Friday the 13th (eek) at 5:30pm: Georgetown Primary

If you need a ride call Jerry (545-1131) or Chris (366-4462).

Sunday, March 8, 2009

Monarch fundraising on the rise!

An unseasonably warm March day had three enterprising boys outside washing cars in the neighborhood. Anything to raise money for the team. Good job guys!

Saturday, March 7, 2009

Spring Game 1 Summary

TASL
Monarchs vs. NYSL Raptors
March 7, 2009

Score: Monarchs 9 Raptors 0
Shots: Monarchs 26 (35%), Raptors 8 (0%)
Saves: 8
Assists: 6
"Turns" \ Steals: 40
Goals By Minute: 9, 10, 26, 27, 30, 33, 38, 47, 49 (50 minute match)

game #1: Monarchs vs. Raptors 9 to 0!

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

This Week's Game

This Saturday's game (3/7) is at 11:45 a.m. at the Hampton Roads Soccer Complex, field 4B.

Wear blue jerseys and black socks, and arrive at 11:15 (and, as always, please have both jerseys on-hand).

Here is a link to directions and field diagram: http://tasli.org/maps/hrscomplex.asp

The physical address is: 2276 Recreation, DriveVirginia Beach, VA 23456

Reminder: We will practice at 5 p.m. Friday at Georgetown.

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Spring season parents meeting

What: Parents Meeting
Where: Parkway Christian Center gym
When: March 3rd @ 5:00pm

Whoever misses this meeting has to host a Monarch sleepover at their house next weekend.