WELCOME TO THE
Orange County Women's Soccer League
A COMPETITIVE AND RECREATIONAL SOCCER LEAGUE FOR WOMEN

Divisions
18 years and older
30 years and older
40 years and older
50 years and older

Mission Statement
To develop amateur women's soccer with a friendly and recreational sense
of competition regardless of age, race or religion.

OCWSL Organization
Orange County Women's Soccer League is a non-profit organization based in Orange County, California, which is governed by an elected Executive Board, Team Representatives and General Membership. Since 1976, OCWSL's membership has grown to over 1,000 women with approximately 55 active teams. The league provides opportunities for players of all abilities to play soccer. Three major divisions exist within the league: 18 years and older; 30 years and older; and 40 years and older. (Each division may be subdivided into competitive and recreational skill levels.) During the Spring 2000 season, the 40s division allows 3 players per team to be between 38 to 39 years old.

History
Founded by Hector and Martha Giannetti in 1976, the first season began in November. The average team age requirement was 30 years old. The original teams were: Fanny Dragons of Anaheim, Sassie Lassies of Garden Grove, Orange Devils and Pink Panthers of Huntington Beach, Classic Chassis and Swingers of Buena Park, and Shady Ladies of Yorba Linda. On Feb. 20, 1977, the first season championship game was played: Sassie Lassies deafeated the Orange Devils 2-1! And the best part of it all was their uniforms...check it out!

League Play
Scheduled games are played on Sundays at assigned field locations within Orange County. OCWSL offers two alternating seasons throughout the year: Fall and Spring. Fall Season starts early September and continues through January. Team standings are recorded and division winners are awarded at the end-of-the-season Annual Meeting. Spring Season is played from April through June.

Joining The League
OCWSL welcomes all players, coaches or teams who would like to join the league. New players can independently join a currently registered team, or may contact the New Player Coordinator or sign up on OCWSL's online database to find a team to play with. New teams may register at the beginning of each season with a minimum roster of 11 players. To register, a new player must pay a fee, sign a waiver and submit a clean photocopy of a drivers license. To register a new team, a refundable bond and roster must be submitted to the registrar. Registration Registration begins four weeks prior to the first game of each season. Players may continue to join existing teams until two week prior to the end of the season. For Fall Season only, new player fees are reduced mid-season. To request a registration form for a new team/player, contact the OCWSL Registrar or download the PDF file. (You must have Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to open the document. Download this free utility from the Adobe web site.)

Registration
Registration begins four weeks prior to the first game of each season. Players may continue to join existing teams until two week prior to the end of the season. For Fall Season only, new player fees are reduced mid-season. Refer to OCWSL's Bylaws & Standing Rules for more details. Join now or contact the OCWSL Registrar for more information.

Insurance Coverage
For information, please contact OCWSL's Insurance Coordinator.

Tournaments
Giannetti Cup, President's Cup and Gold Cup
At the end of the Fall season, OCWSL provides a free, intra-league tournament for teams which have participated in that season. OCWSL also hosts the annual Pot O' Gold (eleven-a-side) and the Summer Sizzler (six-a-side). These tournaments are open to all teams around the country. Proceeds from these tournaments support the OCWSL Scholarship Award Fund and donations to local school women's soccer programs.

Annual Scholarship Award Fund
OCWSL proudly offers scholarships for high school women graduates participating in an organized soccer program. Awards are presented to winning candidates at the Annual Meeting. Selection of winners is based on written essay, two letters of recommendation, and consideration of applicant's GPA. Applications are distributed to Orange County high schools and are available through this web site or by calling the OCWSL Hotline at (714) 518-4877. Deadline for submissions by high school applicants is February 15.

Soccer Training Camps
Committed to developing amateur women's soccer, OCWSL provides training camps for all members and new players outside the league. Professional trainers and top collegiate players prepare a fun-filled week for beginning and experienced players who need the challenge of intense skills and tactical training. Goalkeeping school is included in the daily schedule at no additional charge. Watch for information on upcoming training camps on the Calendar.

Hotline (714) 518-4877
OCWSL has a voice mailbox system which records messages which are promptly responded to by a board member. Important announcements are posted such as rain field closures, upcoming events or tournament results. Team Reps also are encouraged to report yellow / red card violations on the hotline within 48 hours of infraction.

Benefits of OCWSL Membership
OCWSL is a non-profit organization which provides an opportunity for women of all abilities to play soccer. The league also supports the community by donating money to schools and promotes the growth of women's soccer through its high school Scholarship Award program. Membership fees for each season pay for:

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