Academy Training Sessions temporarily moved to Horine Park in Columbia Falls

Smith Fields Sports Complex has officially closed until further notice due to snow, standing water, and overall dangerous surface conditions. The caretaker and maintenance director made the decision based on several variables, but most importantly the safety and well being of all field users. Due to this closure, we have reserved Horine Park in Columbia Falls to host our next three Academy Training Sessions (Apr. 21, 26, 28). We anticipate Smith Fields to be ready for training and game play by early May, so we will resume our field sessions at Smith Complex May 3^rd.

Here is a map link to Horine Park: http://mapq.st/hqX7Ps

It surrounds the City Water building between Talbot Road and Beth Road (the address is 11 Beth Road)

Thank you for your patience and understanding. This spring weather has been quite an obstacle, but we look forward to a great season ahead!

Warm Regards,

Ryan Billiet, Academy Director

Montana Flathead Rapids

Academy Session Cancelled 4-19-11

Academy Parents:

Unfortunately, due to the dangerous weather and surface conditions Smith Fields has been closed today for training. However, our staff will be out at the concession stand this evening from 5-6pm to facilitate player check-in, distribution of equipment, and process last minute registrations. Please let me know if you need me to send this notice to another email address and/or require a phone call for any additional cancelled session throughout the 8-week program. I will be sending emails by noon of the day of the training session if we need to cancel. We will be holding our kick-off on Thursday, April 21^st at 5:30pm.

Thanks in advance.

Ryan Billiet, Academy Director

Montana Flathead Rapids

Tel: (719) 214-0344

Ryan@jpixmontana.com

www.FlatheadRapids.com

http://flatheadrapids.blogspot.com/

Academy postponed one week...more time to register!

The Montana Flathead Rapids and Glacier United Soccer Club  have made an executive decision to postpone the start of the 2011 Spring Soccer Academy. The 8-week program will now be held April 19th thru June 9th. The one week extension will allow for an extra week to register for the program. Our new registration deadline is April 8, 2011. Click here for the registration form.

It's April and we still have 4-6" of snow on Smith Fields. We need to ensure the safety of each participant and allow ample time for proper field preparations. The coaches are anxious to get out there and look forward to the season. Please feel free to contact the Academy Director, Ryan Billiet at 719-214-0344 or email ryan@jpixmontana.com with questions. Any questions regarding registration please contact the Glacier United Administrator, Rael Atlee at 406-249-7740 or email glacierunited@gmail.com.

Thanks for your patience and understanding.

Rapids Summer Camp

The Whitefish Parks and Recreation Department recently hired the Montana Flathead Rapids to host their 2011 Summer Soccer Camp. This is a collaborative effort to keep our camps here in the north valley local. The coaching pool is made up of exceptional talent which includes; accredited and licensed instructors, current high school and club coaches, former semi-professional and collegiate level soccer players, and decorated athletes with measured success and accolades.

Boys and Girls ages 6-14
August 8-12, 2011
Grouse Mountain Park
Monday through Friday
9:00AM to 3:00PM
$125.00/player

Registration Deadline:
Friday, July 22, 2011

Mail Application to:
Parks & Recreation Office
504 Railway St.
Whitefish, MT 59937

Make checks payable to:
Whitefish Parks & Recreation

All the skills and thrills of soccer are taught through fast-paced drills, skill-building exercises, and game-speed scrimmages. Coaches will focus on the essential skills of dribbling, passing, shooting, and ball control to enable young athletes to play with confidence and have fun.  Participants receive a ball, t-shirt, and player evaluation form completed by their coach.  Make sure you bring appropriate clothing, running shoes or cleats, sunscreen, shin guards, lunch, snacks and a water bottle.  For more information on the Rapids organization, visit their website at www.flatheadrapids.com.

Camp Questions:
Call Jim Langley, Rec. Coordinator
863-2472

Download Registration Form and Flyer