News and Announcements
MWF 5:30pm Skills Clinics
These Skills Clinics are only for players registered in our Winter Futsal Program.
Mon, Wed, Fri
Jan 7 – Feb 22
5:30-7pm
Gilman Turf – South
Wednesday clinics will also include specialized Goalie Training
ABSC Programs develop players
All ages, all skill-level.
Congrats! ABSC high school ladies!
Earning Varsity: 9 players, Jr. Varsity: 9 and Frosh: 2.
Our girls are now proudly representing: Albany High, Bentley High, Berkeley High, El Ceritto High, Marin Academy, Sir Francis Drake High, St. Mary’s College High and Salesian College Preparatory.
REFEREE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Become a community leader while earning money!
2023 ABSC In-House Introductory Referee Training Course – 2 field session options
For ABSC players only, 11-14 years old.
Sunday, FEB 12th, 2023: 9am-12:00 pm
Saturday, FEB 25th, 2023: 9am-12pm
YOU NEED ONLY ATTEND ONE FIELD SESSION
LOCATION FOR BOTH FIELD DATES: Fielding West, Harrison Fields. Berkeley
This is a FREE hybrid in-house referee training course
*online recordings that must be viewed and studied before attending the field session*
Students who complete the course will be able to officiate ABSC in-house recreational games at the Under-6 through Under-8 age levels. All recordings will be emailed to students.
GRASSROOTS REFEREE LICENSE ( GRADE 8), 2023 Dates FEB 4TH AND 11TH*
MUST BE 13 YEARS OR OLDER
This is an Entry-level referee certification includes: online course and outdoor field sessions
STEP ONE:
REGISTER FEB 4TH ( Held at Fielding: the address is listed as 805 W End WAY)
GO TO : https://learning.ussoccer.com/referee/courses/available/6/details/6776
OR
REGISTER FOR FEB 11TH ( Held at Tom Bates Complex, Gilman North)
GO TO: https://learning.ussoccer.com/referee/courses/available/6/details/6778
STEP TWO
YOU MUST COMPLETE THE ONLINE COURSE TO ATTEND THE FIELD TRAINING
STEP THREE
Attend the field training on your chosen date
$75 Course fees will be reimbursed once you have attained your license
- Offered to adults and youth 13 years old and older
- New, inexperienced referees will be teamed up with more experienced referees to officiate in the younger age groups and eventually work up to the higher age groups.
- You must complete BOTH Step one and Step two above
- First-come, first-served – limited enrollment.
Location: Fielding West, Berkeley
Dec 1 Comp Tryouts
Gilman North Turf (Field A) – no rain expected!
Girls: 9:00 – 10:30 AM
Boys: 10:30 AM – noon
If your player is interested in a more focused level of play and missed attending a competitive team practice for skill assessment, please sign up your player (see below) and join us on Saturday to tryout. Competitive team coaches will be there for you to meet along with ABSC Staff to talk about our programs.
Nov 1 – Nov 16
Tryouts for RECREATIONAL players who want to play Competitive in SPRING.
- Sign-up by Sunday, Nov 4th https://tinyurl.com/ABSCTryouts
- Parents should drop by to speak with ABSC Staff
Nov 1 Thurs 6-7:30 @ Blue Barn OR
Nov 3/4 @ ABSC Tents at fields (Fielding West, Ocean View, Grove ) - Player attends appropriate tryout for skill assessment and placement – details sent after player signs-up.