Welcome to the Hempfield Township Recreation Soccer web site. Hempfield Township Soccer is dedicated to the instruction of our youth soccer players from ages 4-18 following the rules set in place by PA West Youth Soccer Association.
We offer numerous soccer programs for young players with any skill level or ability. All programs are organized and run by skilled coaches who have been carefully screened by the PA West Risk Management System.
As new seasons begin, Registration Information and Forms will be included on this website. Forms can be printed, completed, and returned to the Hempfield Township Municipal Building during business hours.
Our web site also features an event calendar to keep everyone updated of the latest happenings for the organization. Please check back regularly for updated information for everything that is Hempfield Township Recreation Soccer.
The web site will also be used to provide coaches and parents with late-breaking announcements concerning the soccer program. Notices, announcements, cancellations, and other news will be listed here.
To protect our children and organization, user accounts for parents and coaches will only be provided to those who request to have an account, and are active in the organization. Parent accounts will provide access to coach and player lists. These lists will include the player's first name and last initial as well as the name(s) of the player's parents and e-mail address of the parents. Coach rosters will include the same information, but will add phone numbers and any medical conditions for the players. This information is vital to provide to our coaches. If any parent/coach does not want their information shared, please notify the Webmaster immediately so that the information can be removed. We thank all of our members for adhering to this policy.
Any issues or concerns with the website can be directed to the Webmasteror Contact Us forms. Also, if you have any photos from Hempfield Township Soccer Games that you would like to see included on this site, please e-mail the Webmaster.
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U10 through U16 at Hempfield Park, Greensburg, PA
U18 and Adult at Leggett Field, Swede Hill Park, Greensburg PA Date: July 11 and July 12, 2009 Ages: U10 through U19 and Adult — Male / Female / Co-Ed Format: 3v3 no keepers (max. roster of 6 players); two 12 minute halves, 30 x 40 field
Registration: $180 per team
Mail or fax registration to:
Hempfield Recreation Soccer
1132 Woodward Drive, Suite B
Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone: 724-836-7900 Fax: 724-836-7708
Registration Deadline: July 1, 2009
Each team is guaranteed a minimum of 3 games
Awards will be given to the first and second place team in each division
All teams must check-in 60 minutes prior to their first scheduled game and must have completed medical release forms and player passes (or other proof of age)
T-shirts will be sold at the event (pre-event orders and team discounts are available)
Registration, Medical Release, T-Shirt Order Forms, and Official Rules can be Printed From Here
Hempfield Recreation is still mourning the loss of William “Coach Bill” Capretti. After five months of courageously battling brain cancer, Bill passed away on May 11, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. Coach Bill is deeply missed by the recreation department and all the parents and children involved in Hempfield Recreation Soccer programs.
Bill served in the Navy and was retired from the Army National Guard after serving his country for 20 years. He was
a firefighter with the Youngwood Volunteer Fire Company for several years. Prior to his illness. he was a lieutenant prison guard at the Westmoreland County Prison where he was employed since 1990. Underneath the tough exterior needed in his job, was a gentle, kind man who loved his family, children and soccer. For many years his spare time was devoted to coaching, refereeing, and working with Hempfield Recreation’s soccer camps and leagues. For the last four years, he was the Youth Soccer Co-Coordinator for Hempfield Recreation. He was the former director of recreation with PA West Soccer Association, a USYSA referee and a PIAA referee. Thanks “Coach Bill” for making a difference in many soccer kids lives.
Many memories come to our minds of Bill’s years with Hempfield Recreation. Who could forget “Coach Bill” crawling
on his hands and knees trying to coax a reluctant Iddy Biddy Kicker participant to follow him onto the field? Or perhaps just remembering him on the field in his striped shirt and whistle refereeing one of our many soccer games. If you were privileged to know Bill, you knew a great guy and friend. It wasn’t unusual for Bill to be in a restaurant or store and have him be approached by a past inmate from the prison who just wanted to say “hi” and “how you doing”?
He was a devoted and loving husband to Marlene and an involved father to his two sons, Mark and Mike. Sometimes it required strict discipline with the boys, but given in love for their betterment. He always encouraged his boys to be the “best they could be” and was very proud of the young men they grew up to be. He worked many hours along side of his wife, Marlene, helping with anything that needed to be done for soccer in Hempfield Township. One problem Bill had was not being able to say “no” to anything that was asked of him to do.
Hempfield Recreation has lost two great soccer men in the last several years—Larry Leggett in 2001 and most recently, Bill Capretti. If there are soccer games in heaven, maybe Larry needed Bill to referee.
We will always remember Bill and Larry with a mixture of tears and smiles, but our loss is heaven’s gain.
Soccer Camps Coming to a Pitch Near You.....................
Foothills Soccer Camp for Boys and Girls Ages 6 thru 14
All proceeds benefit Children's Hopital of Pittsburgh Heart Center
This camp is designed to provide a fun, challenging and instructional experience. The goals are for all players to develop their individual talents, technical skills and tactical awareness in a fun and creative soccer environment. These goals will be accomplished through the use of game oriented activities and small-sided team games. Staff will work with players in small groups to provide plenty of individual attention and ensure maximum touches on the ball.
Location: Leggett Field at Swede Hill Park, Greensburg, PA
Times: Tuesday thru Friday, 5:45-8:15pm
Dates: June 16 thru June 19
Fee: $85 per participant
$15 discount per player when 2 or more are from the same family
Registration: Online at www.kicksforkidscamp.com
Contact Person: Denny Marzano 724-984-7388 or
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(MLS) Major League Soccer Camps Instructed by MLS Camp Coaches who are trained in and demonstrate Strengths-Based Coaching. Campers receive an Adidas ball and T-shirt, player evaluation and free companion ticket to an MLS game. Shin guards and water are required.
Location: Hempfield Park Upper Soccer Fields
Ages: 3-4
Time: 5:00-5:45pm
Dates: July 20 thru July 24
Fee: $54
Ages: 5-6
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Dates: July 20 thru July 24
Fee: $84
Ages: 7 and up
Time: 5:00-8:00pm
Dates: July 20 thru July 24
Fee: $116
Mail check/registration to: Hempfield Parks & Recreation
1132 Woodward Drive, Suite B
Greensburg, PA 15601
Make checks payable: Hempfield Supervisors
For more information call: (724) 836-7900
Register Online: www.mlscamps.com
***Please check this website for possible cancellation due to weather.
Westmoreland Soccer Camp for Boys and Girls ages 12-18
This camps is for 12-18 year old players interested in growing in their ability technically and tactically to lift their level of play. The five day camp will be broken down to cover many different aspects of the game. All skill levels are welcome to participate and fun will be strongly encouraged. A free T-shirt is included.
Instructor: Don Edwards
Location: Hempfield Park Lower Soccer Field
Time: Monday thru Friday 8:30am-12:00pm
Dates: August 3 thru August 7
Resident Fee: $90 before July 1 $120 after and including July 1
Non-Resident Fee: $100 before July 1 $130 after and including July 1
Mail check/registration to: Hempfield Parks & Recreation
1132 Woodward Drive, Suite B
Greensburg, PA 15601
Make checks payable: Hempfield Supervisors
For more information call: (724) 836-7900
***Please check this website for possible cancellation due to weather.
Thank you to everyone who has helped my boys and myself get through the past few months due to my husbands battle with brain cancer. Bill passed away on Monday, May 11th. Your prayers and concern for him and our family was appreciated more than you would ever know. Thank you again and God Bless.
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