Serving the Greater Big Rapids Soccer Community Since 2002
Spring Registration Starts Feb. 1
Attention: Registration for the spring recreational season will begin on Feb. 1 and be open until approximately March 23. More information will be posted in the near future.
Anyone who signed up in the fall to also play in the spring will not have to go thru the registration process again. The registration will only apply to anyone who did not play last fall or those who did, but did not sign up for spring at the same time.
For additional information, please check back again prior to the Feb. 1 date or email:
Northland United Soccer Club has partnered with Great Lakes Scrip as a fund raiser this year. If you haven't received an order form yet one will be coming and they are available on the NUSC website (northlandunited.org)
How it Works: Club families can purchase gift cards at face value and the Club receives a percentage of that purchase. The gift card is redeemable for the face value it was purchased at.
How to Order: Orders can be placed on their website or by mailing a paper order form to NUSC PO 114, Big Rapids, MI 49307 with payment.
Paper order forms are coming but you can also get them at the NUSC website (northlandunited.org).
To order online go to www.shopwithscrip.com and create a family account. You will need enrollment code 88E55D413L187 to designate NUSC as the nonprofit organization.
How to Pay: Payment can be made by personal check or by using PrestoPay.
Checks need to be made out to NUSC and mailed to NUSC, PO Box 114, Big Rapids, MI 49307. If you place your order online, please send a copy of it with your payment.
PrestoPay has a $0.39 per transaction fee and automatically deducts the cost of your order plus the fee from your account. If you are interested in taking advantage of the PrestoPay feature you will have to verify a couple small deposits into your account from GLSC and contact me with an activation code. We do not have access to your payment account information.
How long does it take to get my product: Gift cards certificates are usually received within 3-4 days of the order being placed. We will contact you when they are available.
When to Order: Orders are due with payment every two weeks. Our next order date is September 30, 2011.
Who to Contact: If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Jennifer Spicer at
Thank you, NUSC
Last Updated ( Sep 23, 2011 at 02:17 PM )
Two NUSC Players Advance To National Finals
The Big Rapids Elks Lodge BPO #974 recently held the district Soccer Shootout at the Big Rapids Industrial Fields. Three players qualified to move on to the State contest: Dawson Currie, Kaitlyn Ray and Ashley Vissers. Ray and Vissers each came in first in their age category and will now move on to the National Finals, which will be held in Maryland in the first quarter of 2012.
The Elks Soccer Shoot Program is geared to coincide with continued steady growth of soccer in the U.S. From toddlers to teens, in our large urban centers to our small suburban settings, soccer is becoming the sport of choice for our youth. This program is the kind of sporting event to help keep our youth focused and away from undesirable activities.
The Elks Soccer Shoot program consists of two different contests that test different level skills at different ages. A "Five Goal Contest" consists of a series of five goals, decreasing in size from 48 inches to 17 inches. The age groups that use these goals are divided into two categories, U-8 contains all ages seven years old and younger, and U-10 group contains ages eight and nine. The contest is open to boys and girls who shoot separately. The U-8 contestants kick from 15 feet from the face of the goal, while the U-10 contestants kick from 18 feet from the goal.
The Grid Goal Contest consists of a full-size goal sectioned off so points can be scored when the ball is kicked into certain sections. The age groups that use this goal are U-12, which contain the ages ten and eleven, and U-14, which contain ages twelve and thirteen. The contest is open to both boys and girls and they shoot separately.
For more information about the Big Rapids Elks contact Chad Currie at 796-5451 . For more information on the Northland United Soccer Club, contact Rob Bentley at 250-3263.
NOTICE: Listed above are fall rec soccer game schedules. Coaches should be contacting players shortly about first practices and games if they have not already done so. The U5 division will not play games, but will practice and play on Monday's only.
The River
Street Project is coming along, slowly.
Most of the work is done. We
still have to fill in along the back of the field, and are looking for another
1000 yards (or so) of fill. We have to
get that leveled off for a River Walk sidewalk that will follow the tree-line. We'll be picking rocks again in the spring, before the first cut.
Now, we have
to pay for the project. Cost of the work
done so far has exceeded $40,000. We've
had some fantastic contributions, and are excited and thank full to have so
many fine businesses and citizens participating in this project. If you would like to make a donation, please
feel free to call the club, e-mail, or simply send in a check (P.O. Box 114).
NUSC offers those players who want to make a stronger commitment to their
development within the game that opportunity for a more intense soccer experience.
