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SECOND “COATS FOR CHESTER” EFFORT A HUGE SUCCESS

Koz — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:31:57 +0000

This past fall the Hall of Fame conducted its second “Coats for Chester” event. The purpose was to collect warm, winter coats from the soccer community and donate them to needy families in Chester, PA., home of our Major League Soccer team, the Philadelphia Union. The program was not only very successful, but very fulfilling as it showed that soccer people can make a difference off the field as well as on. A grand total of 910 coats were distributed to needy children and adults in Chester. The coats were given to three social service agencies, who handled the distribution. They were: The Bernarndine Center Food Bank, the St. Katharine Drexel Food Cupboard and the City Team Ministries Homeless Shelter. Special thanks go to the following for their efforts in collecting coats:

~The Philadelphia Union – who helped our members collect 375 coats at their last two games of the season
~The Father Judge High School Soccer Program – under the direction of Coach John Dunlop, the Judge players collected 156 coats
~Former Widener University Player Alisha (Kozlowski) Rodgers – who along with husband Tim, single-handedly collected 252 coats in the Royersford, PA area
~The Owen J. Roberts High School “Kick4Cure” soccer event under the direction of student Brooke Miller, which collected 127 coats

The program could not have succeeded without the help of Hall of Fame inductee Bob Ludwig. Through his work Bob was able to commit the Reads Moving Systems Company to help us. Reads was invaluable as they picked up the coats from various locations, stored the coats and then on December 16th they provided the trucks to deliver all the coats to the distribution centers in Chester. Thanks to Reads Moving Systems and Bob Ludwig for their help.

As our motto states: “Honoring the Past, Building the Future” the SEPA Soccer Hall of Fame is not only committed to promoting the ‘beautiful game’, but it also strives to make a difference in our community. We will be doing our “Coats for Chester” program again in the fall of 2012. Please check back to our website in September for details.

Announcing the 2011 SEPA Hall of Fame “Coats for Chester” Program

Matt — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 21:24:50 +0000

FALL COAT DRIVE TO HELP NEEDY IN CHESTER, PA

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Soccer Hall of Fame, as part of its mission to “build the future,” is continuing its successful “Coats for Chester Program.” The city of Chester, PA is the site of a lot of excitement in the Philadelphia area by playing host to our new Major League Soccer team, the Philadelphia Union. At the same time however, Chester holds the distinction of being the poorest city in Pennsylvania. The SEPA Hall of Fame is committed to do its part to mobilize the soccer community in helping the needy people of Chester.

The Philadelphia Union is partnering in our Coats for Chester Program as one of their many ongoing efforts and commitments to the city of Chester and the surrounding community. Other partners include the Sons of Ben (official fan club for the Philadelphia Union), the Philadelphia Department of Recreation and Caldwell Bankers. Coats will be distributed in Chester to: The Bernarndine Center Food Bank, St. Katharine Drexel Food Cupboard and City Team Ministries Homeless Shelter.

HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS

For two months this fall, from October 1, 2011 to November 31, 2011 we will be collecting donated winter coats from throughout the Philadelphia region, and distributing them to needy families in Chester. Members of the SEPA Soccer Hall of Fame, along with volunteers from various soccer organizations, will be handling the collecting and distributing of the coats.

HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE

Just gather any winter coats (infant, child or adult) that you will no longer be using. Then take those coats to the drop-off site listed below that is closest to you and we will do the rest. You may also drop of coats at a Philadelphia Union game or at the Phila. Department of Recreation All Star games (dates listed below).

COATS FOR CHESTER DROP-OFF SITES

Soccer Post/N.E. Philadelphia
3354 Grant Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19114

Father Judge High School, Student Services Office
3301 Solly Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19136

Starfinder Foundation
4015 Main St., Philadelphia, PA 19127

Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association
4070 Butler Pike, Suite 100, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462

Parkwood Youth Organization
Dunksferry & Mechanicsville Rds., Philadelphia, PA 19154

Erzgebirge Soccer Club
130 Davisville Rd., Warminster, PA 18974

DROP-OFF DAYS AT THE FOLLOWING PHILADELPHIA UNION GAMES

Thursday, September 29th, 8:00 Kickoff
Saturday, October 15, 4:00 Kickoff

DROP-OFF DAYS AT THE PHILA. DEPT. OF RECREATION ALL-STAR GAMES

At Jacobs Playground, Linden & Jackson, Philadelphia, Pa 19114
Tuesday, October 12th & Wednesday, October 13th from 6:00 to 9:00 PM

Lastly, please help spread the word to family and friends, so that our coat drive will be a success and make life a little bit better for some families in Chester.

SEPA Soccer Hall High School Tournaments a Huge Success

Koz — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 01:10:31 +0000

On Saturday, August 29, 2009 the Southeastern Pennsylvania Soccer Hall of Fame hosted its first ever high school tournament at the Parkwood Soccer Complex in Northeast Philadelphia. The tournament was designed to give boys and girls high school teams the opportunity to play some competitive, pre-season matches in a tournament setting. Girls teams included: Germantown Academy, St. Basil, Boyertown, and Perkiomen Valley. The boys tournament consisted of Father Judge Varsity, Chestnut Hill Academy, Hatboro Horsham, and Father Judge JV. After three well played, round-robin games, the tournament winners were: Girls: Boyertown High School and for the boys, Father Judge High School Varsity. The winning teams received the first ever Hall of Fame Tournament Crystal Trophy. But the day was not about winning, rather it was for the players to kick off their season with a positive experience. All players were given commemorative tournament shirts and were also provided lunch. The Hall of Fame intends to make this a yearly tradition, and next August will invite eight new teams to the tournament.

Hall of Fame Inductees, Award Winners Announced

Koz — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 15:00:25 +0000

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Soccer Hall of Fame, formerly the Philadelphia Oldtimers Soccer Association, has just announced its 2009 class of Hall of Fame inductees and award winners. All of these recipients will be honored at the annual banquet on May 16^th at Cannstatter Volksfest-Verein in Northeast Philadelphia. This banquet is a great opportunity for the soccer community to gather, honor past accomplishments, and engage in productive soccer talk and networking.

2009 INDUCTEES

This year’s group composes the 62^nd class of Hall of Fame inductions dating back to 1947. Coming from a number of varied soccer backgrounds, the 2009 class includes:

Fred Costello

John Dunlop

Archie Filshill

Jim Green

Bob Ludwig

Jeffery Maierhofer

Georg Montag, Jr.

Gus Moritz

Charles O’Connor (Posthumously)

Tom Smith

AWARD WINNERS

Tom Patton Award – Female Player of the Year – Jennifer Hoy, Germantown Academy

Bill Peterman Award – Male Player of the Year – Jeffery Wimsey, Father Judge

Female Coach of the Year – Darci Borski, Germantown Academy

Male Coach of the Year – Jerry Brindisi

Ned Potts Award – Club of the Year – Lansing Knights

Harry Rogers Award – Referee of the Year – Ed Tolan

Chick Fallon Award – Service to Soccer – To be announced

All are invited to attend the banquet and help honor these soccer stalwarts. Tickets are $40. (includes dinner and open bar) and are available by contacting gordon.dunlop@sepasoccerhall.com. Tables of eight are available. The banquet will take place on May 16^th, from 5:00 to 10:00PM at the Cannstatter Volksfest-Verein, 9130 Academy Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19114

The banquet program contains ads that pay homage to these inductees and award recipients. These ads also help us sponsor and run soccer programs and events in the soccer community. Ads are priced at: Full page-$100, half page-$50, and quarter page-$25. If you would like to purchase an ad, please contact our banquet director, Gordon Dunlop at gordon.dunlop@sepasoccerhall.com.

Attend the 2009 SEPA Soccer Hall of Fame Banquet

Matt — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:25:02 +0000

The SEPA Soccer Hall of Fame annual banquet will be held on Saturday, May 16th, 2009.

Location:
Cannstatter Volksfest-Verein
9130 Academy Road, Philadelphia, PA 19114

The event begins with a cocktail hour at 5:00pm and dinner will be served at 6:00pm. The awards presentation will follow dinner and will include the new Hall of Fame inductees, Male & Female Player of the Year, Club of the Year, and Coaches of the Year.

Tickets for the event are $40.00 per person. Tables of 8 are available.

Tickets will be available by mail order or at one of our scheduled meetings.

For more information please contact us via the website or email SEPA Soccer HoF Vice President Gordon Dunlop Jr. directly.

SEPA Soccer Hall to Host High School Tournaments

Matt — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 18:13:33 +0000

As part of its commitment to build soccer in the community, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Soccer Hall of Fame will be hosting and sponsoring, for the first time, two pre-season high school tournaments. These tournaments will showcase some of the best boys and girls high school teams in Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Two of our distinguished members are coordinating the respective tournaments. John Dunlop, coach at Father Judge High School is handling the boys side, and Kevin Schneider, coach at St. Basil Academy is the coordinator for the ladies. These games will surely provide the most competitive and entertaining soccer at this level as some of the best teams in the area have been invited. The list of teams and schedule will be posted as soon as all teams have been confirmed.

The tournament will take place on the Saturday before Labor Day Weekend. The exact date is Saturday, August 29, 2009. The Parkwood Youth Organization has graciously agreed to allow us to use their fields for this event. They are located at 3301 Mechanicsville Road (Dunksferry & Mechanicsville), Philadelphia, PA 19154. Games for all teams will kick-off at 9:00AM and run about two hours. We will be playing a round-robin format where one team will play each of the other three teams in thirty-five minute games. At the conclusion of the games a tournament champion will be announced for both the boys and girls sides. This will be the first of what we hope will be an annual event. The players will receive a commemorative shirt to mark this historic occasion, and also be provided with lunch.

All are invited to come out and watch these college players of tomorrow. We are looking for help in defraying the cost of the event. If you or your business would like to sponsor a team, at only $150, please contact us at info@sepasoccerhall.com. You would receive recognition for your donation on our website, tournament shirts and in our program. Thanks.