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Upcoming Practice Schedule and Melrose United Showcase

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Open Practices
Over the next couple weeks, all Melrose boys soccer players eligible for U14 through U10  this fall (born between August 1, 1999 and July 31, 2005) are invited to join Melrose United at the East Side Knoll for open practices on May 29, June 3, June 5 and June 10.   Please come and meet the club coaching staff, participate in practice and get to know the current club players.

Practice Schedule

Team Practice  Location
U10, U11, U12 Mon/Wed 3:00-4:30 East Side Knoll
U13, U14 Mon/Wed 4:00-5:30 East Side Knoll

Melrose United Showcase
On June 12 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM, we will be holding our season ending Showcase at the East Side Knoll.  All returning and new players interested in playing for Melrose United this fall should attend our Showcase.  The coaching staff will be evaluating each player’s overall technical and tactical skill levels via drills and scrimmages to ensure we are properly placed for the fall MAPLE season.

Lynn Memorial Day Tournament Schedule

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This weekend Melrose United will be competing in the 22nd Annual Lynn Youth Soccer Memorial Day Tournament.  We are entering a U12 and a U14 team this year.  All games will be held at Hood Park, 186 Holyoke Street in Lynn.

The game schedule is as follows:

Team Date Time Opponent
U12 05/26/2013 9:45 AM Peabody United
U12 05/26/2013 11:55 AM Swampscott Sculpins
U12 05/26/2013 2:05 PM Lynn Strikers
U12 05/27/2013 1:00 PM Finals**
U14 05/25/2013 3:10 PM Marblehead Fury
U14 05/25/2013 5:20 PM Lynn Bulldogs
U14 05/26/2013 11:55 AM Lynn Legion of Doom
U14 05/27/2013 9:15 AM Revere Strikers
U14 05/27/2013 11:45 AM Finals**

**If we qualify

Melrose Community Invitation – Remembrance Ceremony

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Mayor Rob Dolan

Invites you to join your fellow Melrosians in
Remembering those who died or were injured on Marathon Day
Recognizing the Melrose Marathoners who ran that day
and
Honoring the Public Safety Personnel who assisted in the search

Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m.
Clarence DeMar Monument, Ell Pond
(Main Street, next to the Gazebo)

Remembrance Ceremony, Clarence DeMar Memorial,

National Anthem
Introduction by Mayor Dolan
Invocation by Rev. Barbara Threet, Melrose Unitarian Universalist Church
Remarks by Rev. Larry Starr, Green Street Baptist Church
Laying of the wreath; moment of silence

Award and Recognition Ceremony, Ell Pond Gazebo
Special Guest: Legendary Marathon coach Bill Squires

Please park behind City Hall or walk as there is limited parking in the area.

April 8th Schedule Conflict – U14 Indoor Playoffs / U13 Outdoor Practice

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Unfortunately, this Monday April 8th we have a conflict between the U14 Indoor Playoffs in Danvers and U13 outdoor practice at the Knoll.  The 20 minute playoff games are scheduled for 4:22 PM and 4:44 PM and practice is scheduled for 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM.

We will be practicing at the Knoll as scheduled at 4:00 PM and we will not be playing in Danvers.  All U14 Indoor players are encouraged to come to practice.

Sorry for any inconvenience.