Southwest Michigan Middle School Soccer League news


Fall 2008 organizational meeting announced

Stevensville, MI (May 8, 2008) - It is time to begin planning for the fall SMMS soccer season. The legwork needs to be done now so we can put our schedule together for the fall season. The following information will help expedite the organization of our fall season.

Talk to your students prior to the close of this school year to get an idea of their level of interest. This year we need your home field address.

Milestone Date Location
Summer Organization Meeting July 9 Christ Lutheran at 7:00 p.m.
Entry Fee Due Date July 30
Schedule Formulated August 6
Finalized Schedule Meeting August 13 Christ Lutheran at 7:00 p.m.
Start Date of Season Week of September 8

The entry fee for a first time team is $100 per team. The fee for a continuing team is $50 per team. Make all checks out to: SMMS Soccer League.
Mail to: Sharon Beach
Christ Lutheran School
4333 Cleveland Avenue
Stevensville, MI 49127

Please include a team reservation form with your check. This check puts your team on the schedule. Thank you for taking care of this in a timely manner.

League Officers for 2008-2009
President: Denny Kern
Vice President: Bill Hart
Secretary: Gary Hanlin
Treasurer: Sharon Beach
Scheduling: Ken Nolte


Spring fixtures posted

Stevensville, MI (April 8, 2008) -


Fall fixtures posted

Stevensville, MI (September 10, 2007) - All 99 matches for the Fall 2007 season have been posted.


Dates set for fall organizational meetings

Stevensville, MI (May 17, 2007) - Planning for the fall 2007 soccer season is underway. The following key dates have been set:

  • Summer Organization Meeting . . . July 18 at Christ Lutheran at 7:00 p.m.
  • Entry Fee Due Date . . . August 7, 2007
  • Schedule Formulated By . . . August 13, 2007
  • Finalized Schedule Meeting . . . August 15 at Christ Lutheran at 7:00 p.m.
  • Start Date of Season . . . Week of September 10, 2007

    Coaches are reminded to talk with their students before the current school year ends about soccer for next fall!


    League prepares for 2007 girls spring season

    Stevensville, MI (February 9, 2007) - Plans are being made now to ensure a successful girls middle school spring soccer season. At this time it looks like the league will have nine teams. Teams so far are Michigan Lutheran, Lake Michigan Catholic, Christ Lutheran, Lakeshore, Upton (two teams), Niles, South Haven and River Valley.

    If there are any other teams interested, please contact league president Denny Kern as soon as possible.

    The following information will help expedite the organization of the spring season:
    Entry Fee/Registration Form Due Date . . . March 1, 2007
    Schedule Formulated By . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 6, 2007
    Finalized Schedule Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . March 8, 2007 @ Christ Lutheran - 7:00 p.m.
    Season Dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 10 - May 22, 2007
     
    Entry Fees:
       1st Time Team . . . . $100.00 per team
       Continuing Team . . . .$50.00 per team
     
    Make all checks payable to: SMMS Soccer League
    Mail to: Sharon Beach
                Christ Lutheran School
                4333 Cleveland Avenue
                Stevensville, MI  49127
    Linked here is a team reservation form. Please include this form with your check. This check puts your team on the schedule. Thank you for taking care of this in a timely manner.

    League Officers for 2005-2007
    Office Name Email Phone
    President: Denny Kern bethclc@yahoo.com 269-429-7111 (W) or 269-429-4979 (H)
    Vice President: Bill Hart williamehart@aol.com 429-9041
    Secretary: Gary Hanlin hanlin@hughes.net
    Treasurer: Sharon Beach sharon.beach@yahoo.com 269-449-0675
    Scheduling: Ken Nolte glschool@ameritech.net 269-429-4951


    Fall 2006 schedule set

    Stevensville, MI (August 27, 2006) - The schedule for the 2006 fall season has been set. This fall, sixteen schools are participating, including New Prairie Middle School from Rolling Prairie, IN.

    Team information

    Teams Color(s) Coach(es)
    Lakeshore Middle SchoolRed / WhiteMike Shenker
    Christ Lutheran, StevensvilleRed / WhiteTim Judkins / Sharon Beach
    Michigan Lutheran (8th grade)Purple / WhiteJohn Kenyon / John Eggert
    Michigan Lutheran (7th grade)Purple / WhitePaul Nolte / John Eggert
    Upton Middle SchoolBlueSue Barreiro / Kevin McNitt
    Lake Michigan CatholicMaizeJerry Sarno
    Marcellus Middle SchoolOrange / BlackHoward M. Holston
    Bridgman Middle SchoolOrange / BlackJennifer Holm / Gina Higgin / Gary Hanlin
    New Prairie Middle SchoolGold / BlueLori Schneider / Wes Starkey
    Buchanan Middle SchoolMaroon / WhiteBrian Pruett / Jo Schan
    Dowagiac Middle SchoolOrange / BlackChaiwa Chende / Mark McMeeken
    South Haven Middle SchoolPurple / WhiteGary Katt
    Grace Christian, WatervlietBlue / WhiteChris Haack
    Coloma Middle SchoolGoldR Becht
    Niles Blue / GoldJohn Danaher
    FennvilleOrange / BlackDave Van Dyke

    Team notes

  • Bridgman plays home games at Lake Township Park (Gast and Snow Road).
  • Christ Lutheran, Stevensville plays home games at Lakeshore Soccer Fields (Rocky Weed and Cleveland Avenue in Stevensville).
  • Coloma plays home games at Coloma High School field.
  • Dowagiac plays home games at Dowagiac High School field.
  • Lakeshore plays home games at Lakeshore Soccer Fields (Rocky Weed and Cleveland Avenue in Stevensville).
  • Marcellus plays home games at Marcellus High School field.
  • Michigan Lutheran plays home games at Grace Lutheran, St. Joseph (404 E. Glenlord Road / just east of Hollywood Road).
  • New Prairie plays home games at Rolling Prairie Elementary School (605 E. Michigan St., Rolling Prairie, IN).
  • South Haven plays home games at North Shore Elementary School (behind Baseline Middle School).
  • Upton Middle School plays home games at Lakeshore Soccer Fields (Rocky Weed and Cleveland Avenue in Stevensville)
  • Lake Michigan Catholic plays some home games at their high school field (Delaware & Ogden in Benton Harbor - near St. Bernard Church)
  • Lake Michigan Catholic plays some home games at Lakeshore Soccer Fields (Rocky Weed and Cleveland Avenue in Stevensville)
  • Buchanan plays home games at the middle school field.
  • Grace Christian, Waterviet plays home games at the high school field on M-140 ($2.00 gate fee)
  • Niles plays home games at Niles High School field.
  • Fennville plays home games at Fennville High School field (lighted).

    Game information

  • Games begin at 5:30 pm (Michigan time).
  • Games are two 30 minute halves with a 10 minute halftime.
  • The home team furnishes and pays two referees for the game. ($35 per referee)
  • There is no tournament at the end of the season.
  • End of season meeting on Wednesday, November 1 at 7:00 pm at Christ Lutheran, Stevensville (Cleveland Ave just south of Glenlord Rd.)


    SWM Middle School fall league organizational meeting set

    Stevensville, MI (June 10, 2006) - Plans are now being made to ensure a successful fall soccer season.
    Key dates include:
    Summer Organization Meeting July 12 at Christ Lutheran at 7:00 p.m.
    Entry Fee Due Date August 8, 2006
    Schedule Formulated By August 14, 2006
    Finalized Schedule Meeting August 23 at Christ Lutheran at 7:00 p.m.
    Start Date for Season Week of September 11, 2006

    Entry Fees for 1st Time Team is $100. The Continuing Team fee is $50. A team reservation form should be submitted along with your check payable to SMMS Soccer League.

    League Officers for 2005-2006
    President: Denny Kern bethclc@yahoo.com
    Vice President: Bill Hart williamehart@aol.com
    Secretary: Gary Hanlin hanlin@hughes.net
    Treasurer: Sharon Beach sharon.beach@yahoo.com
    Scheduling: Ken Nolte glschool@ameritech.net


    Organization meeting date set

    Arden, MI (February 17, 2006) - An organizational meeting for the SW Mich. Middle School Girls' Soccer League will be held Thurs., Mar. 9 at the St. Joe Kickers Club in Arden at 7pm. So far five teams have committed teams for the girls' season. If you are interested in forming a team or have questions contact league president Denny Kern at bethclc@yahoo.com.

    Spring Girls league organization begins

    Arden, MI (January 13, 2006) - The Southwest Michigan Middle School Soccer League has begun planning for their first annual girl's soccer league. It was decided back on Nov. 3, 2005 to offer this opportunity also to Jr. High girls in the Spring of 2006. The league will be using the same format that was used for the co-ed league this past fall.

    League President, Denny Kern, is asking for assistance in finding out who would be interested in participating in this league. Christ Lutheran will have one team. The league is seeking 10 - 12 teams that would play between April 10th and May 22nd. This would allow each team to have a 10 - 12 game schedule. Please relay this information by the end of January by contacting Kern at bethclc@yahoo.com.

    The next league meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 9th at the Kicker's Club beginning at 7:00 P.M.


    Arden, MI (September 1, 2005) - The Southwest Michigan Middle School Soccer League begins its inaugural season on September 12, 2005. The league currently is comprised of twelve teams from nine Middle or Junior High schools in the Southwest Michigan area.

    The League's purpose is to provide interplay of Middle/Junior High School and club teams of the appropriate age. Teams playing in the 2005 fall season are shown below.

    If you'd like more information about the league, send a message to league Vice President Bill Hart or visit the league's message board on mysoccer.com.


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