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Youth Soccer Begins!

Saturday, September 4th, 2010

The popular Old Trail Youth Soccer program is beginning again on Saturday, September 11th.  Unlike other, competitive soccer programs, this youth program aims to develop coordination and some basic skills for beginners.

Below is information from this year’s coordinators, Lisa and Jeff Saucerman:

Beginning Saturday, September 11th, we will be starting the season of the Old Trail/Crozet Soccer League for children ages 3 to 6.  It is a casual program where the parents coach, kids work in small groups, and then come together at the end.  It is a great program to introduce kids to soccer, help them build skills, meet new friends and have fun!

This is a co-op soccer program, not a drop-off program.  Please plan to remain on the field while your child is at practice.  As a co-op soccer program all parents should plan on helping out in some way.  Here is a list of opportunities that you may sign up for:

1.  Sign up to bring a snack to a practice
2.  Sign up to bring a drink to a practice
3.  Help find a sponsor for t-shirts
4.  Snack coordinator (filled)
5.  Coach one of the teams (2 coaches/team)***** (VERY IMPORTANT!!)
6.  A field assessor: someone who lives in Old Trail (field is good to go or not)
7.  Other

DATES:  Saturdays, September 11 until approximately November 6th/13th
TIME:  9:00 AM until 10 AM
WHO:  Anyone in Crozet age 3 as of September 1 to approximately age 6.
WHERE:  The open field in the middle of Old Trail near the pool
COST:  None
WHAT TO BRING:  Water bottle and soccer ball

WHERE TO PARK: on BROOK VIEW DRIVE, NOT Old Trail Drive.  Brook View is the first right past the pool when coming in from Route 250 on Old Trail Drive.  There is a Google Map here:

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=104768484518666683148.000464eaf5234ed28686a&ll=38.063247,-78.711398&spn=0.00843,0.01929&z=16

If you are interested in signing up your children, please fill out and complete the registration form found here by next Thursday, September 9th:

https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dG5kckxYaTEwN21HYXRVMXpMSVFTcnc6MQ

Feel free to contact me with any questions at lisasauce@gmail.com. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Thanks,
Lisa and Jeff Saucerman

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Soccer Practices, Old Trail Rec Field

Saturday, August 21st, 2010

Several SOCA teams will be using the Western Park Recreation Field located in Old Trail Village beginning this week, continuing through November.

For the safety of the players and their families, all attendees, whether picking up or dropping off, are asked to park on BROOK VIEW DRIVE.  Brook View Drive is the FIRST road on the RIGHT after the Old Trail Swim Club, when driving into Old Trail Village from Rt. 250/Rockfish Gap Turnpike.  Parking is NOT allowed on Old Trail Drive at any time, other than in the designated pull-offs at the Village Center.

A Google Map illustrating the field location and parking is below:

View Old Trail Village in a larger map

You may view the field reservation schedule and other Old Trail Village events on the Old Trail Village calendar, here:

http://www.oldtrailvillage.com/calendar.htm

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Field Reservations

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

If you have children in a youth sports team, or if you play sports yourself and your team needs a practice home, reservations are now being accepted for the Western Park recreation field locate in Old Trail Village.  Already, two SOCA teams are practicing there Mondays-Thursdays, 5-6:30, but other times and days are available!

To make your reservation, contact the Beights Corporation office, 434.823.2003, or email: info@oldtrailvillage.com.

The Western Park recreation field is maintained by the Old Trail Community Association, but is a public space open to all.

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Village Venture Success

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

One aspect of life in Old Trail Village is the quality of activities available for residents.  The Old Trail Community Association’s Social Committee dedicates significant time and energy creating events to interest and entertain all segments of the our community. In addition to weekly book clubs, pot luck supper nights, and the youth soccer group, the Social Committee organizes large gatherings such as the “Camp Out on the Common” and this past weekend’s “Village Venture.”

The Village Venture Weekend consisted of a neighbors-only golf outing at Old Trail Golf Club Saturday, and a picnic in the park with great fried chicken and games for the kids.

Below is an image sent by the Moultrie family, organizer of the Village Venture weekend. Photo credit: Carlos Ibanez.

Old Trail Village children enjoyed the moon bounce and games!

Old Trail Village children enjoyed the moon bounce and games!

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Crozet Town Meeting

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

The Crozet Town Meeting
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Western Albemarle High School Cafeteria
6:30-7:00 p.m. - Meet & Greet
7:00-9:00 - Program

Come and learn how the Crozet Master Plan is taking shape in your community.

Projects include the New Crozet Library, Streetscape and other downtown enhancements, the Crozet Master Plan 5-Year Update, a new affordable housing project at The Meadows, community efforts to initiate the Crozet Historic District, and Albemarle County Police programs in the area.

To stay informed, be sure to sign up for A-mail, the county’s e-news service and visit the County website at www.albemarle.org/crozet.

For information about the Town Meeting, please call the County’s Community Relations Office at 296-5841.

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OT Youth Soccer - FALL!

Monday, August 10th, 2009

Old Trail Youth Soccer (ages 3-5) was such a hit in the spring, we’re doing it again this fall!  Julie and Tom Bergert are once again organizing a informal soccer program for little ones ages 3 - starting Kindergarten this fall.  We’ll get started the first Saturday after Labor Day Weekend, September 12.

Where:  Western Park Rec Field (in Old Trail Village on Old Trail Drive)

When:  Saturday mornings, 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. (beginning September 12)

Who: All children, ages 3-5 (or starting Kindergarten this fall)

If raining, the practice will be postponed to Sundays - participants will be notified by email.

Each participating child will need to be accompanied by a responsible parent/guardian, and we need coaches and coaching assistants. Practices are a lot of fun, beginning with some warm-up exercises, then skill drills, followed by a “game” at the conclusion of practice.  This is a great opportunity to get your little ones socializing, meet other parents, and enjoy watching the kids play together.

For more information, and to sign up, contact Julie Bergert, organizer.

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FREE Classes from ACAC!

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

ACAC Fitness and Wellness Center, opening in the Old Trail Village Center this fall, will offer free group exercise classes in Old Trail Village on the Western Park field.

Classes  begin with Sunrise Yoga at 6:15 a.m. on August 6, 13, 20, & 27. Wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothes; no experience necessary!  This is a great way to start your day and enjoy the ACAC experience ahead of their facility.

For more information, call ACAC-Crozet managers Karen (327-6971) or Jeremy (326-6972)

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Henley Girls’ Lacrosse

Friday, April 17th, 2009

Old Trail Village proudly hosts the Henley Middle School Girls’ Lacrosse Team practices at the Western Park Rec Field.  In addition to the OT Youth Soccer, the Henley Lacrosse Girls use the field twice weekly for their practices in preparation for games on Sundays.  Games are held at the lower field at St. Anne’s-Belfield School in Charlottesville.

If you would like to use the Western Park Field, feel free to check out our calendar online and contact me, Andrea Sarate, for free group reservations.

Henley Girls' Lacrosse Practice at the Rec Field in Western Park, Old Trail Village, Crozet, VA

Henley Girls' Lacrosse Practice at the Rec Field in Western Park, Old Trail Village, Crozet, VA

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Progress: Village Center Pics

Friday, April 3rd, 2009

From my adventures with a camera around the Old Trail Village Center on Wednesday (03/31/2009).  Others from the residential area of Old Trail Village are visible on Flickr (”old trail” tag) and here on our website.  Enjoy!

The Old Trail Village Center nears completion!

The Old Trail Village Center nears completion!

Marcia McGee, owner of Trailside Coffee, stands on the patio for her new business and consults with local sign-maker, John White of Albemarle Signs.

Marcia McGee, owner of Trailside Coffee, stands on the patio for her new business and consults with local sign-maker, John White of Albemarle Signs.

The clocks on the Old Trail Village Clocktower are now fully functional.

The clocks on the Old Trail Village Clocktower are now fully functional.

Aquatic Structures poured concrete into the expansion joints for the pool.

Aquatic Structures poured concrete into the expansion joints for the pool.

Parham Construction began finishing parking area for Pool and Western Park.

Parham Construction began finishing parking area for Pool and Western Park.

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The Ark Returns!

Monday, March 30th, 2009

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For many Charlottesville and Albemarle-area residents, their first experience with Old Trail Village was during the filming of the Steve Carell movie Evan Almighty (released June 2007).  The film, a comedy follow-up to Jim Carrey’s Bruce Almighty, Evan Almighty follows newly-elected congressman Evan Baxter (Carell) who is contacted by “God” (Moran Freeman) and instructed to build an ark to withstand a coming flood.  Many area residents served as extras on-set, and drove through Old Trail Village just to see the ark and the many animal extras.

Key to the film was the building of Evan’s Ark in the midst of his housing development - scenes for which were filmed on-location in Old Trail Village.  As a part of the film set, the bow, ribs, and most of the starboard side of the ark was built in Old Trail Village across from the site now under construction for the Village Center and pool parking area.  The set construction also included Evan’s “crane”, visible in the right background in the ark photographs.

The ark was demolished following filming; however, some area residents salvaged wood from the temporary construction.  Old Trail Village resident Jim Camblos used cedar from the ark’s bow staves to craft bluebird houses for the many families of bluebirds residing in Old Trail Village.  Last weekend, Camblos and developer Gaylon Beights (also a resident of Old Trail Village) installed several of the ark birdhouses around Old Trail (pictured below).  We’ll keep watch to see when the new bluebird families move in and try to catch some pictures!

If you spot a bluebird in Old Trail Village and can get a picture, email me: andrea@oldtrailvillage.com and we’ll post it on the website.

Bluebird house located in the Western Park field.

Bluebird house located in the Western Park field.

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