CAL SOUTH SELECTS GEORGE NOUJAIM AS THE NEW STATE REFEREE ADMINISTRATOR (SRA)

For Immediate Release
August 21, 2009

Contact: Bill Lewis
(714) 451-1535
blewis@calsouth.com

CAL SOUTH SELECTS GEORGE NOUJAIM AS THE NEW STATE REFEREE ADMINISTRATOR (SRA)
The SRA position promotes & carries out all USSF National and Cal South Referee Development programs for all affiliated soccer in Southern California

Fullerton, CA (August 21, 2009) - Cal South (the California State Soccer Association - South) officially announced today the naming of George Noujaim as their new State Referee Administrator (SRA).

Cal South was named an official "joint" Youth and Adult State Association back in March by the U.S. Soccer Federation, and along with this comes the responsibility of having all of the State Referee Committee activities falling under the Cal South umbrella, which includes the facilitation of all US Soccer Referee certifications and national referee development programs.

"We were thrilled with the quality of candidates that applied for the position," said Cal South President Gregg Falk. "George has a well thought-out vision and possesses the perfect blend of referee credentials, leadership and a professional background that will serve him well in guiding and growing the Cal South Referee Programs going forward."

Cal South has long been the progressive leader in referee development on the youth side with its Referee Mentor program; R9 USSF Referee courses; youth referee camps and the high-level referee assignments and assessments that occur throughout the State and National Cup competitions. Noujaim has not only been tasked with continuing and growing Cal South's success in these areas, but also will look to implement new programs and work cooperatively with the referee and soccer community throughout all of Southern California.

"I am honored to serve the board and the referees in Cal South," said Noujaim. "I will bring common sense, integrity, and loyalty to the game. I am gratified to be joining Cal South in order to help shape the destiny of the referee community, so they may excel on and off the field of play for years to come."

Noujaim arrives at his new Cal South post with an impressive list of credentials, which led to his induction into the NISOA (National Intercollegiate Soccer Officials Association) National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2001. Starting out as a player for Chico State University, where he was a member of the NCAA Division II Championship Team in 1971, Noujaim went on to a prominent National USSF-ranked refereeing career which includes over 25 full international game assignments before being named to a FIFA Panel in 1992, when he was assigned to officiate in the World Cup preliminary games in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Mexico, as well as several assignments at the CONCACAF Championships.

Noujaim was also selected as a referee for ten consecutive years at the local, regional and national NCAA Divisions I, II and III Men's and Women's Collegiate Final Four. He officiated six times at the National Finals of the NAIA Men/Women Division, and four times at the World Collegiate Championships held in New Mexico. He is currently certified as holding National Assessor status with the USSF and NISOA; as a State USSF Instructor; and as an NISOA National Clinician. Noujaim is also a member of the NSCAA, appearing frequently at their conventions as a guest speaker.

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About Cal South:
The California State Soccer Association - South (Cal South) is a 501c(3) California public benefit corporation and is the official youth and adult state soccer association of the United States Soccer Federation and United States Youth Soccer. Cal South represents 230 Member Leagues and Clubs comprising our membership of more than 160,000 registered players, coaches, referees and league administrators. The organization, with a service area that extends from San Luis Obispo to San Diego, provides rewarding recreational and competitive opportunities for players of all ages, genders and skill levels. For more information about Cal South, visit www.calsouth.com.

1029 S. Placentia Ave., Fullerton, CA 92831 // Phone 714.778.2972 // Fax 714.441.0715

CAL SOUTH APPROVES 6 MORE NEW ADULT LEAGUES

Coast Soccer League, Universal Soccer League, Adult Soccer League of Simi Valley, Elsinore Women's Soccer League, Tri Counties Soccer Leagues & Anahuak Family Soccer League Come On Board

June 25, 2009 (Fullerton, CA) - The Cal South Board of Directors has approved six more new leagues for the 2009-2010 seasonal year. The six new approved leagues include the Coast Soccer League, Anahuak Family Soccer League, Universal Soccer League, Elsinore Women's Soccer League, Tri Counties Soccer League and the Adult Soccer League of Simi Valley.

As a reminder to interested leagues, the deadline for all Cal South Adult League Applications is coming up fast on August 1, 2009. The next Cal South Board Meeting where adult league applications will be considered for approval is on July 11, 2009 at the Cal South Corporate Office. Questions and requests for additional information on adult league sanctioning should be directed to Luis Salcedo at 714.451.1507 or lsalcedo@calsouth.com.

IMPORTANT CAL SOUTH ADULT SOCCER DATES:

July 11, 2009 - Cal South Board Meeting // Cal South Corporate Office
August 1, 2009 - Adult League Application Deadline
February 1, 2010 - Adult State Cup Team Application Deadline
Febuary 14, 2010 - Annual General Membership Meeting at Soccer Nation Expo 2010


ADULT LEAGUE MEMBER BENEFITS & SERVICES: Adult League Member Benefits PDF

ADULT LEAGUE MEMBERSHIP: Adult League Application PDF

LOOKING FOR AN ADULT SOCCER LEAGUE IN CAL SOUTH? Find A League: Adult Soccer Leagues


If you are interested in joining Cal South, please contact:

Luis Salcedo
Cal South Director of Competition & Membership
714.451.1507 // lsalcedo@calsouth.com

SCMAF & CAL SOUTH SOCCER ENTER INTO EXCLUSIVE 10-YEAR PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT

For Immediate Release
June 4, 2009

Contact: Luis Salcedo		Contact: Tim Ittner
(714) 714-4507		(626) 448-0853
lsalcedo@calsouth.com		timittner@scmaf.org

SCMAF and Cal South Soccer Enter Into Exclusive 10-Year Partnership Agreement
Agreement Geared towards Professionalizing and Growing Adult Soccer Programs through Municipalities across Southern California

Fullerton , CA - June 4, 2009 - The Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation (SCMAF) and the California State Soccer Association - South (Cal South) announced today that they have entered into a 10-year exclusive agreement aimed at growing, incorporating and improving adult soccer programs throughout Southern California.

"The mission for SCMAF, as a membership based organization, is to create healthier communities through sports and physical activities, so connecting our member agencies with Cal South and the structuring of adult soccer programs as part of this agreement is a perfect fit," states Tim Ittner, Executive Director for SCMAF. "City agencies see great potential for adult soccer programs, but they also want to better understand the benefits and best options for their agency moving forward. We are confident that this partnership will help them every step of the way."

Cal South President Gregg Falk welcomed the news as well. "Cal South is extremely excited about working with SCMAF and the over five hundred cities and agencies they serve. This agreement is a cooperative win-win for SCMAF, Cal South and every municipal recreational agency in Southern California that is looking to provide quality soccer programs to their residents."

The agreement looks to strengthen cooperation between agencies and existing adult soccer programs and will additionally focus on increasing the options for adult soccer players by working with municipal agencies directly in the formation and incorporation of more recreational-based adult coed leagues, women's leagues, beach soccer and other small-sided formats.

The adult league application period opened on May 1, 2009 and will close on August 1, 2009. Questions and requests for additional information on adult league sanctioning should be directed to Luis Salcedo at 714.451.1507 or lsalcedo@calsouth.com.

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About Cal South:
The California State Soccer Association - South (Cal South) is a 501c(3) California public benefit corporation and is the official youth and adult state soccer association of the United States Soccer Federation and United States Youth Soccer. Cal South represents 230 Member Leagues and Clubs comprising our membership of more than 160,000 registered players, coaches, referees and league administrators. The organization, with a service area that extends from San Luis Obispo to San Diego, provides rewarding recreational and competitive opportunities for players of all ages, genders and skill levels. For more information about Cal South, visit www.calsouth.com.

About SCMAF:
The Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation (SCMAF) is a non-profit, California Corporation founded in 1949 with the mission of creating healthier communities through sports and physical activities. Over 500,000 youth and adults participate in SCMAF programs annually. Over 1,100 members in seven different membership categories compose the professional memberships of SCMAF. The organization encompasses 10 Southern California Counties from over 500 cities and agencies serving a general population of over 15 million people. For more information about the Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation, visit www.SCMAF.org.

1029 S. Placentia Ave., Fullerton, CA 92831 Phone 714.778.2972 Fax 714.441.0715

CAL SOUTH WINS APPROVAL AS STATE ADULT ASSOCIATION

US Soccer Gives Unanimous Approval At March 14th AGM

Cal South Soccer recently announced confirmation that it has become the adult state soccer association for Southern California. The U.S. Soccer Federation National Council formally admitted Cal South at its March 14 meeting. The net effect is that Cal South is now a joint state soccer association, responsible for administering both youth and adult programs.

Cal South President Gregg Falk welcomed the news. “Cal South is extremely excited about working with all of the existing adult leagues and programs towards growing the game in Southern California. We look forward to building on the great tradition of adult soccer that has been established in Southern California over the last forty plus years and working together toward building the best soccer association in the world.”

The council vote was unanimous.

“U.S. Soccer is very pleased to name Cal South as the official adult soccer association for Southern California,” said U.S. Soccer Federation President Sunil Gulati. “We are confident that the future of adult soccer under their leadership will be very strong. We will look for ways to support Cal South’s efforts going forward.”

Cal South has been the state youth soccer association for more than 30 years and has overseen the strong growth of the youth game. It currently governs more 230 clubs and leagues, 10,300 teams and 127,000 players. The Cal South staff will apply its professional management as the joint adult and youth association to continue to expand and improve the opportunities for players of all ages to enjoy the beautiful game. Sanctioning for Cal South adult fall leagues will begin later this spring.

The adult league application period will open on May 1, 2009 and close on August 1, 2009. Questions and requests for additional information on adult league sanctioning should be directed to Luis Salcedo at 714.451.1507 or lsalcedo@calsouth.com.

About Cal South
The California State Soccer Association - South (Cal South) is a 501c(3) California public benefit corporation and is the official youth and adult state soccer association of the United States Soccer Federation and United States Youth Soccer. Cal South represents 230 Member Leagues and Clubs comprising our membership of more than 160,000 registered players, coaches, referees and league administrators. The organization, with a service area that extends from San Luis Obispo to San Diego, provides rewarding recreational and competitive opportunities for players of all ages, genders and skill levels. For more information about Cal South, visit www.calsouth.com.