Westminster AFC Adds Women’s Super-20 Team

Westminster AFC is pleased to announce the formation of a women’s Super-20 League program, to begin play in 2012. The Westminster AFC Super-20 Women will participate in the Rocky Mountain Division of USL’s Super-20 League, extending WAFC into the highest level of women’s amateur soccer in North America. For more information, see the Women's Super 20 Team page.

WAFC 2012 National Signing Day

Lauren Whitney, Karisa Fernandez, and Briana Ashmore

Congratulations to all of the WAFC players in the Class of 2012 who have committed to play in college.

U18 Girls Samba

Morgan Rynearson - University of Northern Colorado

Ashley Burk - Colorado School of Mines

Shursteen Sharpe - Metropolitan State College

Karisa Fernandez - Metropolitan State College

Grace Sheridan - Fort Lewis College

Jessie Arellano - University of Wisconsin Stout

Kacie McCleland - Southwest Minnesota State University

U18 Girls Cosmos

Briana Ashmore- Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota

U17 Girls Samba

Brooke Livingston - Indiana Tech

Lauren Whitney - Ottawa University

Westminster Coaches Recognized

Jeff Vigil	Dave Castro	Tom Widera

Colorado Youth Soccer recognized three of Westminster’s soccer coaches at its annual awards banquet on January 28th. Westminster is proud to announce that the CYS recognized Jeff Vigil and Dave Castro as girls’ and boys’ competitive coaches of the year. Coach Vigil coached his boys’ team to the U17 Boys President Cup. Coach Castro’s team was a State Cup semifinalist and many of his players are now preparing for college careers. The awards were very deserved, not only because of the coaches’ success, but because of their efforts and hard work. Both coaches have amply demonstrated the characteristics of WAFC through their dedication, expertise and energy. Our WAFC community thanks both of these deserving coaches.

In addition, Tom Widera was awarded the State Outstanding Recreational Coach of the year for his work in the City of Westminster recreational youth program. Coach Widera works with boys and girls recreational teams, ably assisting them in developing a knowledge and love for the game, and preparing them for the competitive level of youth soccer.

WAFC Restructuring Announcement 2012

As of January 1st 2012 Westminster AFC has been restructured to better service our membership, to improve our product and to help raise the club to the highest levels of the game without losing the essence of our program or compromising our philosophy. We believe that this model will enable the club to deliver quality coaching and other youth related services to the membership and promote our players throughout Colorado and beyond.

Here are the new positions and responsibilities:

Paul Mulvany - Club Director

Manages all aspects of club

Pete Whitfield - Technical Director

Player, coach, team developmental services

Mark Cromie - Club Coach

Player and team training

Adam Loovis - College Program Director

College services focused on placing student athletes into college soccer programs

Jim Hunter - Tournament Director

Indoor invitational, Academy invitational, college friendlies, westy 3s and pre-season scrimmages

Nik Sanchez - Operations Officer

Club communications, operations, logistics and scheduling

Steph Musella - Club Registrar

Player registrations and administration

Julia Stoumbaugh - Fundraising

Scrip program, special event fundraising and golf tournament

WAFC U18 Player Graduation Event

To thank all the Westminster AFC players for their commitment to their teams, coaches and the club, there will be a dinner event in their honor.

WAFC staff and coaches will be in attendance. Family members are welcome to attend! This will be a great chance for all the U18 players to come together and celebrate their last club season before they start the next chapter of their lives.

When

Tuesday, February 21st 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Where

The Grill at Legacy Ridge, 10801 Legacy Ridge Pkwy, Westminster, CO 80031

Cost

$12 per person / $6.00 per player (WAFC will contribute $6 for every player who attends; can send payments to Team Admin prior, or pay at the door)

Menu

Pasta Bar: Pasta, served with marinara and meat sauces, mixed greens salad with dressings, Italian breadsticks, iced tea, lemonade, and water

Please reply ASAP to your team admin if your player will attend and how many other family members will attend the dinner.

Please join us on Friday, March 2 for an evening of fun and excitement while raising scholarship funds for WAFC. We will enjoy a large variety of wines, delicious appetizers from fine local restaurants, micro-brews and live entertainment. See the Wine Tasting Fundraiser page for more info

NSCAA Youth Level II Course to be Hosted by Westminster AFC

The NSCAA Youth Level II Course will be held at the Westminster Sports Center on March 4, 2012 from 5-10 p.m. This course is directed towards people newly involved in coaching players in the 5-10 year range. For more information, and to sign up, see the NSCAA registration form.