Happy summer everyone! With the end of the school year comes the start of summer soccer and preparations for the fall season. Practices most weeks are Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 3:00-4:30pm on the turf field in the NSHS stadium, but be sure to check the schedule for any changes.

Here’s the summer league game schedule:

Locations (Google Maps): North Salem HS, McMinnville HS, Dayton HS, Blanchet HS

It’s still possible to play if you aren’t yet signed up! Attend the first game and bring your completed sign-up form to get involved. Those attending games should wear soccer shoes (turf or cleats), black shorts and black socks, and shin guards. Jerseys will be provided at the games by coaches.

For those not playing summer league, you can and should still attend practices. Don’t forget to invite your friends who are interested in joining.

See you at the fields, and GO VIKS!

Spring soccer is here!

As we look towards the 2018 summer and fall seasons, we’re back out on the field through the end of the school year. The following off-season practices are currently scheduled (updated 5/22):

All practices are on the turf field in the NSHS stadium, and incoming freshmen (current 8th-graders) are welcome to attend. This schedule may change so be sure to check this post or the calendar for updates.

It’s also time to start thinking about summer league – games start early June and run through mid-July. Players wanting to participate must complete the registration form and turn it in to a Lady Vikings Soccer coach by June 1st.

See you at the fields and GO VIKS!

Lancaster Family Health Center is offering $10 sports physicals this coming Monday, August 14th from 7:30am to 7:30pm. This is the last cheap physicals opportunity before tryouts begin that day (5:00-7:00pm at Barrick Field). You may set up an appointment and walk-ins are also welcome. Contact the health center at:

255 Lancaster Dr. NE
Salem, OR 97301
503 576 8370

Reminder that you cannot participate in tryouts until the high school athletic packet is completed, and that includes an up-to-date physical. Get it completed so you are ready to go on time on Monday!

Here is the tryout schedule again:

Monday, Aug 14: 5:00-7:00pm
Tuesday, Aug 15: 10:00-11:15am & 5:15-7:00pm
Wednesday, Aug 16: 5:00-7:00 PM
Thursday, Aug 17: 10:00-11:15am & 5:15-7:00pm
Friday, Aug 18: 5:00-7:00 PM

Attendance to all sessions is mandatory starting Monday! Be sure to communicate with coaches if you are running late or have good reason to miss any sessions.

Please also do your best to show up to sessions 30 minutes early, especially on the first day. Wear a white t-shirt and shin guards are required!

See you there and GO VIKS!

The 2017 fall season is almost here! Here’s what’s coming up:

 

FALL SPORTS REGISTRATION

Sign up to play soccer at North starting this week! Be on top of it and don’t let tryouts sneak up on you without being registered. While it’s possible to join late, you don’t want to miss anything.

In order to play any high school sport, student-athletes need to fill out and submit the high school athletic packet to the office, including an up-to-date sports physical. You may also pick up the needed forms in the school’s main office (503-399-3241).

 

TRYOUT PREPARATION / TEAM CAMP

We’re changing things up with our pre-tryout week this year! Instead of charging for a team camp, we will be having tryout preparation practice sessions – August 7-10, 5:00-7:00 PM at Barrick Field.

These sessions will entail building fitness and improving technical skills, but still retain parts of the team camp – namely fun and games! All players participating in the fall season should do their best to be at these sessions. This is a great opportunity to get in some important field time before the real deal arrives with tryouts. Don’t miss out!

 

TRYOUTS

Lady Vikings Soccer tryouts run Monday through Friday, August 14th through 18th. All sessions are at Barrick Field. Full schedule:

Monday, Aug 14: 5:00-7:00pm
Tuesday, Aug 15: 10:00-11:15am & 5:15-7:00pm
Wednesday, Aug 16: 5:00-7:00 PM
Thursday, Aug 17: 10:00-11:15am & 5:15-7:00pm
Friday, Aug 18: 5:00-7:00 PM

Attendance at all tryout sessions is mandatory for all players in order to be placed in a team and eligible to play in games. If a session must be missed, players may communicate with coaches to arrange make-up practices or workouts.

 

MORE FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS

Salem Health is offering FREE sports physicals with a wellness exam for student-athletes until August 10th. You can visit their page or see below for necessary info:

Be sure to mention on the phone that you are scheduling an annual wellness exam and a sports physical. All annual wellness visits are conducted by physicians and nurse practitioners. Appointments are required, while no walk-ins will be available. Parents must be present to give consent for examination/treatment. Students must provide their own physical examination forms.

Call 503-814-4400 and select option 1 to schedule an exam at one of the Salem or Keizer locations listed below:

• Keizer
  550 Dietz Ave. NE
• Salem
  966 12th St. SE, Suite 130
• South Salem
  2925 River Rd. S.
• West Salem
  1049 Edgewater St. NW

Call 503-838-0045 to schedule an exam at Central Health and Wellness Center in Independence (1601 Monmouth St., Suite 100).

 

FALL GAME SCHEDULES

The Varsity and JV fall season game schedules are out! They may be viewed at the Varsity and JV schedules pages, the calendar, and Greater Valley Conference website. As of now non-league away games do not have kickoff times so be sure to check for updates.

The future is bright for our soccer program – let’s have a great year and GO VIKS!

Viks,

Do you need a new sports physical to be eligible to play this fall? If so, Hope Orthopedics (1600 State St) is offering FREE physicals from 9:00-11:00am this coming Saturday (7/29).

You may find more information here.

Remember you MUST have a completed high school athletic packet, including up-to-date physical (they are good for 2 years) in order to participate in tryouts and official falls season practices and games. Don’t put it off – get it done!

Let’s get excited for the fall season and have a great year. And as always, GO VIKS!

We are having a fundraising event! Details:

WHAT: Lady Vikings Soccer event to raise funds for additional new equipment (uniforms, warm-ups, duffel bags, etc.) – all you have to do is show up and eat!
WHEN: Monday June 5, 2017 3:00-8:00 PM
WHERE: Las Palomas restaurant (1126 Lancaster Dr SE, near WinCo)

In order to participate in the fundraiser, PRINT OUT AND BRING THIS FLYER (4 included per page, cut along lines) with you to Las Palomas, and include it with your check to donate 20% of the bill to the soccer program. 100% of funds raised this way will go towards new player equipment. You may also pick up flyers from coach Erik or teammates.

Spread the word and let’s earn some money for more brand new gear! GO VIKS!

Hello soccer lovers,

The sun is finally showing itself again and that means it’s time to get back out on the field! There is a lot coming up and dates and times can change so be sure to check in frequently.

OFFSEASON

Currently we have offseason workouts planned for the following dates and times (all sessions in NSHS stadium):

Saturday 4/15 – 12:00-1:30 PM
Friday 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26 – 7:00-8:30 PM
Saturday 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27 – 6:00-7:30 PM

There are full offseason practices on the following dates, with more to be added (all sessions in NSHS stadium):

6/2, 6/3, 6/10 – 6:00-7:30 PM

SUMMER LEAGUE

Summer league games begin June 12 so start getting signed up now! Attend a girls soccer event or get in touch with Coach Erik to pick up a sign-up form or you can download and print it. Sign-up forms are due by May 26.

FALL SEASON

The main season is still several months from starting up again but it’s never too early to get familiar with the dates and make sure you have an up-to-date physical to be eligible to play (they are good for two years). Tentative dates have been set for camp and tryouts:

TEAM CAMP – August 7-10
TRYOUTS – August 14-18

You can also check the calendar for dates and times of all events.

See you at the fields and GO VIKS!

It’s hard to believe but tryouts are here already! We’re very excited to begin the fall season and see what the Lady Vikings Soccer program can do this year. Here are the details for this week:

Monday, Aug 15: 6:30-8:30 PM
Tuesday, Aug 16: 11:00 AM-12:15 PM & 6:30-8:15 PM
Wednesday, Aug 17: 6:30-8:30 PM
Thursday, Aug 18: 11:00 AM-12:15 PM & 6:30-8:15 PM
Friday, Aug 19: 6:30-8:30 PM

Players participating must wear a white t-shirt and have shinguards for any time they may be playing against others, and remember to drink lots of water before showing up!

We want to get started on time so please try to be there 30 minutes early so we can get everyone checked in.

Attendance to all tryout sessions is mandatory for all players in order to be placed in a team and eligible to play in games. If a session must be missed, players may communicate with coaches to agree upon make-up practices or workouts.

In order to play any high school sport, players need to fill out and submit the high school athletic packet to the office, including an up-to-date sports physical.

See you there–GO VIKS!