Club lnformation
The EPIC (Eastern Panhandle Inter-County) soccer club, founded in 1994, is the premier sanctioned travel soccer club in the Eastern Panhandle. EPIC offers competitive soccer opportunities for the area’s children at a level not available in the recreational soccer leagues. Experienced coaches, challenging league play and tournaments, motivated teammates, excellent sportsmanship, and above all, fun! This is the EPIC experience.
What is expected from an EPIC Soccer Club Player?
Practices are held 3 to 4 times per week. Practice days are determined by the coach. Travel will be included in the season of play. Travel locations are determined by the league in which the team participates. Tournament fees and field fees will be divided equally by the number of players on the team. Each player is expected to purchase the team uniform and it will be used for more than 1 year.
Estimated Fees: estimated total of $250.00 per year for returning players and $360.00 for new players
An EPIC registration fee of $155.00 will be collected in August from each player to cover field development, WVSA registration, registrar fee, operating expenses (such as equipment, paint, etc.) and training expenses for coaches and/or players. EPIC coaches as well as other EPIC positions are volunteer and not paid.
Tournament fees and field fees are estimated to be $50.00 to $250.00 per player dependent upon age, league of play and the number of tournaments in which a team participates.
Uniform Costs are estimated at $90.00 to $150.00 per player and will not be purchased each year as uniforms purchased are of a quality and style that will last more than 1 year.
How many practices will my team have per week and where will the practices be held?
This varies by age division and coach. Some teams practice 2 times per week or 3 times per week. The place of practice could be on any one or more of our fields listed on the Teams and Playing Fields tab of this website. Please contact a board member if more specific information is needed.
Where do I get my uniform?
Once a player has been accepted/placed on a team, the team manager will contact the parent with information on where to purchase and which uniform to purchase. This will be an online company with which we have a business relationship to get the uniform at the lowest cost possible.
Will my player be playing in tournaments?
This decision is made by the coach with input often from the team manager and parents. The fees for tournaments will be divided amoung the number of your team players participating in the tournament.
How long is the season?
Practices for the Fall season will begin August 1 and end around November 7. The indoor season is optional for EPIC players. The Spring season will begin March 1 and end around June 9. The EPIC registration fee covers the Fall and Spring season only.
Is my player required to play indoor soccer?
Some players do not play indoor as it is optional. This should be discussed with your coach.
What paperwork is required once my player is accepted/placed on a team?
The parents will be required to sign and submit to the team manager the medical release form, sportsmanship policy, photo release, permission to travel and signed codes of conduct for all parents and players. Your team manager will assist you with these requirements.
Quality Skill Development
Children who start playing on EPIC teams at a young age begin learning the footwork, teamwork, strategy, and other skills that help them succeed throughout their soccer-playing careers, including high school and college. Older children joining EPIC teams can develop and hone their skills in a challenging environment that will prepare them for more competitive play in high school and beyond.
Challenging Play
EPIC teams represent the state and region in several area leagues, including the Old Dominion Soccer League (ODSL), based in northern Virginia; the National Capitol Soccer League (NCSL–boys), based in the Washington metropolitan area; Washington-Area Girls Soccer (WAGS), and the Frederick County Soccer League (FCYL). They participate in tournaments across the tri-state area, including the West Virginia State Cup, where several teams have won state championships and gone on to represent West Virginia in national tournaments.
Excellent Sportsmanship
EPIC stresses the development of excellent sportsmanship as much as the development of excellent soccer skills. Players learn a love of the sport and the importance of teamwork as well as respect for their opponents and the rules of the game.
Fun and Friendships
EPIC teammates form close friendships through their love of the game, the pleasure they share in increasing their skills and abilities, and their encouragement and support of each other on and off the field.
Methods of Communication
The club uses several forms of communication:
A. Your Team Manager
B. The club website
C. RainedOut
Please follow the directions below if you would like to the free service of 
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http://rainedout.net/ Click here to sign up to receive alerts by text or email. Alerts about cancellations, postponements and announcements will be sent to those who are registered at rainedout.com.
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go to http://rainedout.net
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Type epic soccer league in the Search box
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Click on the Search button
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On the next page, epic soccer club will be in the Search Term box
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In the Category box, choose soccer from the drop down menu
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Click on the Search button
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Choose EPIC Soccer Club from the preferred results box
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Enter your 10 digit phone number or your email address
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Agree to terms and Click on Start Sign Up button
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Immediately a 4 digit validation code will be sent to you
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Enter the 4 digit code in the Validation Code Box
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Click on Validate Code
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You will now receive messages from EPIC
EPIC Soccer Club Monthly Membership Meetings
Meetings are held at the
Fellowship Bible Church 6:30pm-8:00pm
January 28, 2013
February 25
March 25
April 22
Date Change: May 20 at VA Center
June 24
July - NO MEETING
August 26
September 23
October 28
November 25
December - NO MEETING
Policies and Procedures
Code of Conduct for Parents
Code of Conduct for Players
Code of Conduct for Coaches
Code of Conduct for Team Administrators
EPIC Mission Statement
EPIC Constitution
BOARD MEMBERS
President: Bill Baker
If link is not working for Bill's email, please use this address: epicfc.president@gmail.com
Vice President: Kim Kulp
Secretary: Mary Maloney
Treasurer: Kim Fortney
Registrar: Kimm Spencer
Director of Coaching: Carlos Saenz
OTHER VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
Field Coordinator: Jeff Kulp
ODSL Representative: Buddy Perry
WAGS Representative: Kelly Harman
NCSL Representative: Kelly Benson-Vogt
FCYSL Representative: Matt Bachtell
Referee Assignor: Teresa Cline
Asst. Field Coordinator - OPEN
Asst. Field Coordinator - OPEN
VA Practice Field Assigner - OPEN
Fundraising Coordinator - OPEN
Club/Parent Volunteer Committee - OPEN
Parent Liaison - OPEN
Advertising Volunteer - OPEN
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EPIC Soccer Club
PO Box 342
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
304-725-EPIC (3742)
