Contiguglia to run in ’98
….Former U.S. Youth Soccer chairman DR. BOB CONTIGUGLIA is kicking off his 1998 U.S. Soccer presidential campaign with a reception and viewing of Disney’s 25th Anniversary Illuminations Show at Walt Disney World’s Epcot Center July 19 during U.S. Soccer’s Annual General Meeting weekend. Dr. Bob, a kidney specialist from Denver, has long been assumed to be in the running for the office when ALAN ROTHENBERG’s term ends next year. No other candidates are yet official, but current U.S. Soccer vice president LARRY MONACO of Virginia is also expected to toss his hat into the ring…
Heroes search begins
…The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) and the National Sportscasters & Sportswriters Association’s annual search for unsung heroes in sports is underway and they’re looking for nominations. The SGMA Heroes Awards program recognizes and rewards “unsung” individuals nationwide who, through their unique commitment and humanitarian spirit, have made an exceptional and lasting contribution to the pursuit of sports excellence, participation and opportunity within their local community and beyond. Each of the 50 state winners receives a $100 cash award, as well as a donation of $400 toward his or her local sports program. You can nominate your SGMA Heroes candidate by mailing a 200 word or less description of the nominee. Include name, address and phone number. Write to: SGMA Heroes Awards, c/o NSSA, 620 West Innes Street, PO Box 559, Salisbury NC 28144. Nominations will be accepted until Aug. 15, 1997…
U.S. Soccer club debuts
…The U.S. Soccer Foundation’s membership club has kicked off with a 2 million mailing launching the new program. Dubbed the U.S. Soccer Club, membership is available at four different levels. At each level you receive a quarterly newsletter, a lapel pin and membership card. For a $30 membership you also receive a U.S. national team T-shirt; at the $25 level, a U.S. national team cap; at $20, a U.S. Soccer Club mug and at $15 you receive a U.S. women’s national team Olympic poster. For further information, write: U.S. Soccer Foundation, 1050 17th St., NW, Suite 600, Washington DC 20006…
Gullivers readies for France æ98
…If you’re considering traveling to World Cup ’98, GULLIVERS SPORTS TOURS is now offering a wide variety of travel packages for France. Gullivers, together with A&S Marketing, is the exclusive package tour provider company for the United States Soccer Federation during World Cup France. They will also be offering a special Youth Soccer Experience that can include semifinal and final World Cup tickets. For complete information on Gullivers programs, write: Gullivers Sports Travel, Attn: World Cup France ’98, 973 Vale Terrace, #202, Vista, CA 92084 or call 760-941-7323…
Scholars and cops set to play
…The World Scholar-Athlete Games and the World Police/Fire Games are both kicking off this month. The Scholar Athlete Games are June 22-July 2 in Newport, R.I., and feature more than 2,0000 scholar-athletes ranging in age from 16 to 19. Students must demonstrate academic excellence and either athletic or cultural achievements in order to be selected as a participant. These are not national teams, but instead teams are made up of a cross section of the athletes attending. The World Police/Fire Games will take place June 27-July 4 in Calgary, Canada, and are a more traditional sports competition. Teams are selected on a first-come, first served basis by the World Police & Fire Games Federation based in San Diego, and 30 soccer teams are expected to take the field. The soccer competition will be hosted at the Calgary Soccer Centre, a new, four-field, $10 million facility. All competitors in the Games must have been appointed or sworn in as a law enforcement officer or firefighter at least 180 days prior to the Games. Players can be either male or female…
Collectors newsletter turns 10
…Congratulations to THE SOCCER COLLECTORS’ QUARTERLY on its 10th anniversary issue. This comprehensive newsletter is required reading for any serious soccer collector. Edited by JIM COUGHLIN and printed and distributed by DOUG RAWLINSON, it’s an amazing compendium of info on soccer cards, memorabilia, and other collectibles. A subscription is $8 a year, and can be ordered by writing: SCQ, Doug Rawlinson, 3157 Pine Orchard Lane, Apt. 301, Ellicott City, MD 21042. Include $8 remittance (check or money order) and make it payable to Doug Rawlinson…
by Soccer America
Editor-in-Chief Lynn Berling-Manuel
