HAYSA Board of Directors

⚽ Skip Gorman Tournament Weekend

The Skip Gorman Tournament Weekend is held annually on the last Friday and Saturday of the Fall season. Each team plays a full tournament, with at least one game guaranteed under the lights.

This is a celebration of community and youth soccer, featuring fun activities for kids such as face painting, inflatables, and more. It’s a joyful way to close out the season and honor the legacy of a man who gave so much to the game.

🎓 In Skip’s honor, the South Shore Soccer League offers an annual college scholarship to one male and one female high school senior who have shown outstanding commitment to soccer and community service.

  • Applicants must have participated in South Shore Soccer League and their town’s soccer program from U12 through high school
  • Eligible roles include player, coach, referee, or volunteer
  • Applications must be initiated by the student and endorsed by their coach or town president
  • Deadline: April 15 of the current season
  • Scholarship amount: $500 per recipient

Winners are announced in May and formally recognized at the June General Meeting. Checks are awarded upon receipt of a second semester college invoice.

📬 Mail documentation to:
South Shore Soccer League
PO Box 515
Sharon, MA 02067

For questions, contact the SSSL Scholarship Committee Chairperson:
registrar@southshoresoccer.com

Skip Gorman Memorial

Skip Gorman, longtime advocate for youth soccer

🕊️ In Memory of Skip Gorman

Skip Gorman passed away on Sunday, July 4th, 2010. Skip was a tireless advocate for youth soccer, dedicating tens of thousands of volunteer hours to the sport he loved.

  • Served on the Mass Youth Soccer Board for over a decade
  • Held roles as Executive Vice-President, President, and interim Executive Director
  • President of Holbrook Youth Soccer and the South Shore Soccer League
  • Coach, referee assignor, and District Select Program volunteer

Skip always put the children's needs first. His passion and sincere devotion to our mission and to the children we serve will never be forgotten.

In his honor, we dedicate this Grand Weekend to celebrate his legacy and the joy he brought to our community.