We had a great time playing soccer this fall at the Club! Based on teamwork, effort, attitude, and sportsmanship, some of the players from the 4^th and 5^th youth soccer division were given the chance to play in an All-Star Game. Two or three representatives were selected from each of the six soccer teams to participate in the All-Star game.  Playing in this game was a surprise to the athletes.

On Saturday morning, December 18, the athletes showed up and were given a player bag, along with their new All-Star jerseys with their names and numbers on them.  The Eastern and Western All-Stars practiced with their new teammates and prepared for the game later that evening.

At 4pm, as everyone waited for the 2nd Annual Indoor Soccer All-Star Game to start, the Eastern and Western All-Stars and their coaches were introduced individually as they ran out of the tunnel to loud music, a light show, and smoke rolling on the floor.  The game started and was a close match to end the first period. The athletes were then divided into smaller teams of four and competed in a skills competition that included dribbling, passing, and shooting.  The Western All-Stars came away with the Skills Competition bragging rights. While the next two periods of the game were close, it was the Eastern All-Stars that came away with the 7-5 win to seal the evening.

Each All-Star athlete was given a medal and an award for being selected to the game.

“Soccer is a fun, enjoyable sport that helps kids get in shape and make new friends,” said Jake Wilson, Athletic Director at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming. “We believe that our sports programs give kids a fun and solid sports foundation and get them involved in being part of a team,” added Wilson.

While the soccer season has ended, youth in grades K-6 can register for basketball. Practices and games will be two nights a week. The season runs January 17 through March 10, 2022. There is a $30 registration fee, plus a $10 yearly Club membership fee. The sign-up deadline is January 6, 2022.

In addition to K-6 basketball, high school boys in grades 9-12 can register for intramural basketball. Full-length games with referees will be held on Saturday mornings at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming. Teens can form their own teams or be placed on a team. The season runs February 5 through March 26. The registration deadline for intramural basketball is January 21, 2022. There is a $15 registration fee, plus a $10 yearly Club membership fee.

For more information, please contact Jake Wilson, Athletic Director at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming, at (307) 235-5694, or register online here.