Emerald Coast United Soccer Club is a medium-size soccer club based in Northwest Florida. Our Mission is to provide our soccer players with the best technical training and playing environment necessary to reach the highest possible level of play.

Practice Schedules

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Practice schedules for Fall 2010 are now posted here. (Updated 7/28/2010)

Entry Level Soccer Referee Course

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Emerald Coast United will be hosting a class for new soccer referees to be held at Niceville City Hall Aug 17, 19, 21 & 23 (must attend all sessions). This course requires 8 hours online instruction preceding the 10 hours of class time. Cost is $100.00. Instructors are certified by United States Soccer Federation. Attendees must register on-line between July 8 and Aug 12 at www.fsr-inc.com. Contact Al Haberbusch (678-9084) or Mike Rarick (496-0770) with questions.

We currently have a shortage of qualified referees in this area to support our tournaments and local recreation leagues. Course is recommended for adults and children 13 and above.

ECU Tournaments

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ECU hosts two major tournaments per year, the Emerald Coast Cup in the Spring, and the Destin Soccer Rodeo in the Fall.

Destin Soccer Rodeo October 16th & 17th, 2010 Click here for details
Emerald Coast Cup May 1st & 2nd, 2010 Click here for details

ECU Summer Soccer

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Got World Cup fever? Looking to play soccer over the summer break? Check out these ECU sponsored camps and training sessions to keep your skills up over the summer.

Registration for 2010-2011 Season

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If you missed registration, contact Renee Ramirez at gm@emeraldcoastunited.org, or 240-0317.

Registration for the 2010-2011 season will be held Jun 8-9 at Valparaiso Elementary School, 379 Edge Ave, Valparaiso, FL. Click here for map.

Last Name:	A-K	L-Z
Boys: Tue, Jun 8	6:00-7:30	7:30-8:30
Girls: Wed, Jun 9	6:00-7:30	7:30-8:30

Academy (YDP) players can register either night.

Parents/Players please download ALL of the following forms, complete, and bring them with you to registration. If you get the medical release form notarized prior to registration it will go much quicker. New players should be prepared to choose a jersey number (have a 2nd/3rd choice ready in case 1st choice is taken).

Player Registration Form 
Medical Release Form
Media Release Form
Parent/Player Contract
Registration Tracking Form - Only fill out name/team/# (parts in red)

In addition to the above, please bring the original and one copy of the players birth certificate. ECU will retain the copy.

Uniform ordering instructions

NOTE: We'll be using the same uniforms this year, so if you're a returning player and your uniform still fits, you do not have to order a new one.

Newsletter Posted

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The May ECU Newsletter is now available. You can read it here.

2009-2010 Year End Review

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Read the year end review here.

Follow ECU on Twitter

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You can now follow ECU updates with your Twitter account.
Use this link to receive ECU Tweets!

A Tragic Reminder About Lightning

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MLS site for kids inspires

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Major League Soccer's kid-friendly Web site -- www.mlsstarting11.com -- features videos and bios on the league's of the top MLS stars meant to inspire young players, and get them excited about playing soccer.