On Friday, December 5th, families with-in the CSA community participated in the 1st Annual Chili Christmas Parade of Lights. It was a spectacular event put on by the Town of Chili Recreation Department, and the CSA family was a proud representative.Families gathered during the weeks leading up to the parade to create the float. Additional families joined in on the fun to march in the parade and represent the CSA program. The families and kids had a wonderful time with this event and are already thinking of ideas for next year’s parade! We hope that you can join us next year to represent the CSA program. Please enjoy the pictures below that show the families creating the float and marching in the parade. If you see any of these families out and about in the community please be sure to say thank you, from the CSA family!
Chili Storm Gives Back
BU10 Team Volunteers at Foodlink
The BU10 Chili Storm volunteered their time by giving back to those who are in need of assistance. The boys spent an afternoon working in the Foodlink warehouse. Coaches and parents said the boys worked hard and were very proud of their efforts.
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Registration for 2015 House and Tykes programs are now open.
The GU8 Chili Herricanes are off to a wonderful start already. The team under the leadership of Kathie Mineweaser, Head Coach, and Jim Lepore, Assistant Coach, already held their first parents meeting, 3 team practices, and participated in their first team bonding event since the team was officially formed on September 1st. What a great way for the players and coaching staff to get to know one another than by attending the USA vs. Mexico women’s game on Sept. 18. The girls enjoyed the game with their new soccer family and the coaching staff created memories for the girls by watching the best women in the world play the sport they love. The final score was USA 4, Mexico 0. Way to go USA!
Join The CSA Team
CSA Board of Directors
Looking for a way to give back to CSA??
We have a few opportunities open and we need your help. The following positions are currently available:
Assistant Director of Fields: This position helps assist the CSA Field Director in securing the availability and use of soccer fields for the House, Tykes and Travel program. Some of the tasks include: coordinating with the Town of Chili and other non-town contacts for fields availability; communicating with the Travel & House coaches with regards to field availability, fields conditions and other miscellaneous related concerns; maintaining the soccer nets used for non-town fields, which includes putting the nets up in the spring and removing them in the fall, securing nets throughout the summer and replacing worn nets when needed.
Director of Publication Relations: Coordinate and organize public events such as Rhinos and Flash dinners, Chili Night and coaches appreciation dinner. Share the good news about CSA through written press releases and website articles complete with photos. Foster community relations through CSA events.
Stay tuned as more positions become available!
If you are interested, please contact Rachel Shuman at rachelshupsu@yahoo.com or by calling 313-9871 to learn more about the opportunities.
Thanks,
Rachel Shuman
CSA Volunteer Coordinator
CSA's Orange Crush
Sahlens Youth Team of the Week
CSA's GU10 Orange Crush, one of Chili's house league teams is the Sahlens Youth Sports Team of the Week.
Check out the story by clicking on the link below.
PLEASE NOTE: STORE IS OPEN FEBRUARY 24 - MARCH 10.
ALL ORDERS MUST BE PLACED BY MARCH 10 AND WILL BE READY FOR PICKUP OR SHIPPED BY MARCH 24
Happy Holiday from CSA
On Friday, December 5th, families with-in the CSA community participated in the 1st Annual Chili Christmas Parade of Lights. It was a spectacular event put on by the Town of Chili Recreation Department, and the CSA family was a proud representative.Families gathered during the weeks leading up to the parade to create the float. Additional families joined in on the fun to march in the parade and represent the CSA program. The families and kids had a wonderful time with this event and are already thinking of ideas for next year’s parade! We hope that you can join us next year to represent the CSA program. Please enjoy the pictures below that show the families creating the float and marching in the parade. If you see any of these families out and about in the community please be sure to say thank you, from the CSA family!
The BU10 Chili Storm volunteered their time by giving back to those who are in need of assistance. The boys spent an afternoon working in the Foodlink warehouse. Coaches and parents said the boys worked hard and were very proud of their efforts.
The GU8 Chili Herricanes are off to a wonderful start already. The team under the leadership of Kathie Mineweaser, Head Coach, and Jim Lepore, Assistant Coach, already held their first parents meeting, 3 team practices, and participated in their first team bonding event since the team was officially formed on September 1st. What a great way for the players and coaching staff to get to know one another than by attending the USA vs. Mexico women’s game on Sept. 18. The girls enjoyed the game with their new soccer family and the coaching staff created memories for the girls by watching the best women in the world play the sport they love. The final score was USA 4, Mexico 0. Way to go USA!
We have a few opportunities open and we need your help. The following positions are currently available:
Assistant Director of Fields: This position helps assist the CSA Field Director in securing the availability and use of soccer fields for the House, Tykes and Travel program. Some of the tasks include: coordinating with the Town of Chili and other non-town contacts for fields availability; communicating with the Travel & House coaches with regards to field availability, fields conditions and other miscellaneous related concerns; maintaining the soccer nets used for non-town fields, which includes putting the nets up in the spring and removing them in the fall, securing nets throughout the summer and replacing worn nets when needed.
Director of Publication Relations: Coordinate and organize public events such as Rhinos and Flash dinners, Chili Night and coaches appreciation dinner. Share the good news about CSA through written press releases and website articles complete with photos. Foster community relations through CSA events.
Stay tuned as more positions become available!
If you are interested, please contact Rachel Shuman at rachelshupsu@yahoo.com or by calling 313-9871 to learn more about the opportunities.
CSA's GU10 Orange Crush, one of Chili's house league teams is the Sahlens Youth Sports Team of the Week.
Check out the story by clicking on the link below.
The main objective of this academy is to train individual players to become a better, more skillful soccer player. This is a training academy that prides itself on individual technical development till the age of 12. Your child will train with Craig Demmin, former MLS and Rochester Rhino star and current Player and Coaches Development Consultant for Chili Soccer Association.
The academy is open to all boys and girls ages 8-12, involved in the CSA travel program.
Location: Wagner Training Center, 900 Jefferson Road, Bldg. 7, Rochestre, NY 14623
Day: Sundays, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Dates: 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26
Cost: $240 (multi-family discount available)
Chili GU8 Herricanes give patients a Happy Holiday. Players collected markers, crayons, paint sets, coloring books, stuffed animals, toys, sticker books, etc to give to young patients who will be in Golisano Children's Hospital this holiday season. They partnered with Friends of Strong to ensure they gave back to other young kids who will not be home for the holidays. Total value of donations was approximately $150.
Former CSA player elected to Hall of Fame
Former CSA player, Kelly Stevens, was recently elected into the SUNY Oneonta athletics Hall of Fame. Steven's was a two-sport standout in soccer and track & field during her athletic career. She was co-captain of the women's soccer team that won the 2003 NCAA Division III national championship. She was twice selected to the All-SUNYAC Team.
In track & field, Stevens was the first female to qualify for the NCAA championships and twice earned All-American honors. At the conclusion of her senior year, she was chosen as the Oneonta Female Athlete of the Year.
Stevens is currently working towards her Doctorate degree in Public Administration at Syracuse University.
CSA would like to congratulate Kelly on her recent achievement.
Pink The Field
The GU9 Chili Rampage hosted their first "Pink The Field" round robin tournament on Saturday, October 18th. Hilton, Scottsville, Gates and the Chili GU8 team all participated. There was some great soccer played despite the 51 degree rainy weather. "Wraps on Wheels" served delicious food to keep the girls full and a guest appearance was made by Mitsy from the Red Wings. The event raised $187 to be donated to the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester. The girls were sporting their pink shirts to show support for breast cancer awareness month. Click on photos to enlarge
The main objective of this academy is to train individual players to become a better, more skillful soccer player. This is a training academy that prides itself on individual technical development till the age of 12. Your child will train with Craig Demmin, former MLS and Rochester Rhino star and current Player and Coaches Development Consultant for Chili Soccer Association.
Former CSA player, Kelly Stevens, was recently elected into the SUNY Oneonta athletics Hall of Fame. Steven's was a two-sport standout in soccer and track & field during her athletic career. She was co-captain of the women's soccer team that won the 2003 NCAA Division III national championship. She was twice selected to the All-SUNYAC Team.
