Wednesday, May 27, 2009

New soccer program set for IUS

A new club soccer program is set to start at Indiana University Southeast in the fall.

The club will be funded through sponsorships and fundraising activities, but will not be financially subsidized by the university.

One of those behind the formation of the team is Scott Klink, former president of select soccer club Southern Indiana United. He said it is hoped the program will participate in one of the local area soccer leagues, most likely the Greater Louisville Soccer League or the Louisville Soccer Amateur League.

"Both of these organizations play their games in Louisville – either at the Louisville Soccer Park or Eva Bandman Park (both on River Rd. in Louisville)," said Klink. "Our long-term goal would be to participate in the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association league, where many of the areas college club sports participate."

Klink said the university is willing to support the club by providing on-campus resources for practice and possibly home games, although they would be more likely look to some of the local area schools for home game fields.

If anyone who carries at least six credit hours per semester at IUS and maintains at least a 2.0 GPA is interested in playing soccer in the fall, and has competitive or recreational playing experience, they can contact Scott Klink at 812-949-7424, or email: sklink@insightbb.com.

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