Arnie Wolff Sports Complex , A Dream Of 2100 Soccer Kids in Green Bay, WI
Arnie Wolff was a firefighter who lost his life in the line of duty. Arnie was also a soccer coach and a lover of the sport. After his heroic demise the Green Bay city council named a parcel of property that had been set aside for a soccer complex, in his honor. Until now the city of Green Bay, WI had been without at soccer complex. The Green Bay Strikers, on the east side, are 1400 soccer kids strong and the largest recreational soccer club in Northeastern WI. The Green Bay Kickers are the west side of Green Bay and are 800 kids strong. In 2008, both came together to try to get the complex finished. Parents, together with their children, are working hard to generate monies needed to finish the project. Economic hard times make the effort a challenge the group is determined to win. Green Bay has a reputation through history of coming together, taking tough challenges and winning. The Green Bay Packers, the "other football team", are emblematic of the hard work and perseverance. Any efforts of volunteering or donations to help us with this effort would be much appreciated!
Bricks Are On SaleGreen Bay Parks Department OKs Brick Sales again to fund the finishing of the interior of the Concession Building. I have attached the forms to this article to help you with this. This is for a limited time only. There is a limited space employed to this building site for this. It is a great way to immortalize your support for Green Bay's first Sports Complex, The Arnie Wolff Sports Complex.
Download the Brick Form below for instructions on how to order. Thank you for making a difference!
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Personal Bricks are available. They are now, $100 each. Because the bricks are small there are limited Characters for the 3 Lines.
Corporate Bricks are available. They are 8x8 bricks. $200 for them with the Name Only Using the form at the Left. Corporate logo bricks are 8x8 and are $250. You can use the forms below for this purpose. Thanks for your support! |
Coaches Start Using Websites To Communicate To Teams and Family
Check out an example use this link:
https://sites.google.com/site/gbstrikersu19pink/ Weebly.com is a great site to do this and its FREE! Check it out! |
Another Way To Follow Us
Join Us On Our Arnie Wolff Sports Complex Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/Support-The-Arnie-Wolff-Sports-Complex-Effort-Green-Bay-WI
2024 Season is on for the Green Bay Strikers! Register now!
See Strikers Website for Registration Details!
https://www.gbstrikers.com . Want to Referee or Coach? We are always looking for qualified individuals to be a part of this youth club. |
Checkout things to practice on the Arnie Wolff Skills Page
https://arniewolffsc.weebly.com/soccer-skills.html . ""Soccer is a versatile sport where you can practice alone and have fun. Use the skill page on this website to get ideas. There are many free You Tube training videos for those who love the sport." - Marty Briggs |
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2018 The Arnie Wolff Concession Building Opened for Business (On Time!)
The Race Was On To Finish The Building By June 1st Concession Opening
2018 Dedication Of The Steve Daavetilla Bench and Opening of Concession Building
Pictured above: (Front L to R) Hannah Daavelilla, Ruth Daavelilla, Michael Daavelilla, (Rear L to R) Park Director James Andersen, Cassie (Jason) Calbaum (Daavelilla), Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt, Marty Briggs, Park Director Dan Ditscheit , Lee & Nathan Daavelilla
The event was well attended. Representation of trucks and crew from the GB Fire Dept. and Mary Wolff, Spouse of Arnie Wolff. Green Bay Strikers and the GB Parks were sponsors of the bench.
Steve Daavetilla
Leader, Coach Trainer, Referee Trainer, Division Coordinator, Coach, Referee, Teacher, Father, Engineer,Photographer
Friend
A very big part of our Arnie Wolff Team Steve Daavetilla passed away. He will be dearly missed by everyone involved with the Green Bay Strikers organization. 5-26-17
Marty Briggs on Steve:
I am really going to miss my buddy Steve Daavetilla. Loved his go get'em attitude. One of the last times we were together working on the Arnie Wolff Sports Complex together he told me what a term I used meant. I always used the term, giv'em the whole 9 yards. He told me It was a term that was used back it the world war era that was used in a military charge. The machine guns used 9 yard runs of shells. So it meant throw them all the amo you have. His love for his family and helping others and making an impact in life was so impressive. With his endless energy and passion, you might say he always gave'm the whole 9 yards to "get it done." As one of the "3 Amigos," ( Steve, Eric Orfield, and Marty Briggs) we met at the Mackinaws Restaurant to work on moving the Arnie Wolff forward. We wish he could have saw the finished product! He leaves thousands with heavy hearts. May God be with his family during this time and always!
Link to his Obituary: http://proko-wall.i-lived.com/obituary/2017-05-26/Steven-J.-Daavettila
Marty Briggs on Steve:
I am really going to miss my buddy Steve Daavetilla. Loved his go get'em attitude. One of the last times we were together working on the Arnie Wolff Sports Complex together he told me what a term I used meant. I always used the term, giv'em the whole 9 yards. He told me It was a term that was used back it the world war era that was used in a military charge. The machine guns used 9 yard runs of shells. So it meant throw them all the amo you have. His love for his family and helping others and making an impact in life was so impressive. With his endless energy and passion, you might say he always gave'm the whole 9 yards to "get it done." As one of the "3 Amigos," ( Steve, Eric Orfield, and Marty Briggs) we met at the Mackinaws Restaurant to work on moving the Arnie Wolff forward. We wish he could have saw the finished product! He leaves thousands with heavy hearts. May God be with his family during this time and always!
Link to his Obituary: http://proko-wall.i-lived.com/obituary/2017-05-26/Steven-J.-Daavettila
Editor's Choice --Don't forget to watch the videos on the "Location Page" to see how far we have come on this 9 year journey!
Our Fundraising Crew is Always Looking for Help at the Green Bay Packer Games!
Dave Winzenreid our volunteer coordinator has found even more opportunities for you to help us reach our fundraising goal. If you would like to help us, we could use your help. Sign up on the "Help Us" page and we will make you part of Green Bay's history building Green Bay's first soccer complex. Thank you for making a difference!
From 2012 to Today Obstacles Have Been a Normal. The First Bucket of Dirt Leaves the Ground to Start the Building. Scott Borkowski Leads the Way!
The Building Is Started! See All The Pictures On "Our Building" Page Including 2014!
Special thanks to HBI and all the volunteers!
Register with our handy QR code to become a Green Bay Striker online in January to February every year!
You can go to the Green Bay Strikers Website and follow the instructions to register. USE the handy QR Code with your phone. Remember to do it early so you don't get a late fee or even worse miss the deadline to play in Green Bay East, "everybody plays," soccer league.
Starting at 6 years through high school, not only do you play a fun sport but make friendships of players and families that can last a lifetime.
We are always looking for coaches and referees that have to meet the qualifications of the Green Bay Strikers and SAY soccer leagues.
The Strikers play Spring Through Summer Every Year.
Starting at 6 years through high school, not only do you play a fun sport but make friendships of players and families that can last a lifetime.
We are always looking for coaches and referees that have to meet the qualifications of the Green Bay Strikers and SAY soccer leagues.
The Strikers play Spring Through Summer Every Year.
AWSCAT Concession Stand Sale Committee To Advise The Strikers Of Stand Business Plan
(From left to right) Traci Briggs, Marty Briggs, April Kocken and Donn Bramer put in many hours constructing a business plan for the Arnie Wolff Sports Complex Concession Stand to fit with the Green Bay Strikers Soccer Clubs overall operation. The committees actions and the document is also being used in a Leadership Development Capstone Class in Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. The hard work is appreciated and is getting recognized in the community. Thank you!
We met needed $40,000 of 2012. These were the old goals that we want to "Thank You for helping us with." We have the building and the beginning fields. Now we have to continue to expand and accommodate more goals for the site. With your help we can continue to reach the goals we are hoping for. We are looking for Field lighting and bleachers, flag poles, a playground and more. Feel free to call Marty at 920-619-2326 if you can help out enhance the future of soccer in Green Bay.
Check Out The New 2010, "Keep It Moving" Update Video On Our Location Page!
Special thanks to all the people that worked on this video! Pictured here are the firefighters in the Green Bay Lt Arnie Wolff station # 5, who took time out of their busy day to help. Thanks Guys!
"The highest use of capital is not to make more money, but to make money do more for the betterment of life." - Henry Ford
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We Are Excited To Be Able To Put Up This Recognition Plaque in 2020! Thank you!
We have put together information sheets for potential donors. Please help us distribute them to Our Community Businesses. Just contact us and we will send you the pdf files you need. They are in color or black and white. Then just print and deliver. Thank you so much!
2010 World Cup USA Men's Soccer Star, Jay De Merit Autographs Pictures For Up Coming AWSC Fundraisers.
Jay signed several pictures to go on bid at an upcoming fundraiser. July 9th was declared Jay De Merit Day in Green Bay, WI. His hometown school was Bay Port High School. When asked if he was intimidated playing with the worlds best soccer players, he replied, it was never about that aspect of the game. The USA team concentrated on playing as a team and winning as one.
It was a great privilege to meet this World Class Star from the Green Bay Area.
It was a great privilege to meet this World Class Star from the Green Bay Area.
February 16th 2011 - " GAME ON"
The Press Gazette ran an article about the up and coming sport of soccer in Green Bay, WI. In a special section, they covered the history of soccer in our area and the push to build Green Bay's first soccer complex, the Arnie Wolff Sports Complex. It was called, 'Game On' on Feb. 16, 20011. We appreciated the support from our local newspaper.
Holiday Parade "You Tube" And Group Picture Located On Our "Help Us" Page.
We'd like to express our thanks to all who participated building our float, donating some materials and joining us on parade day to make it a fun event we all can take pride in. It was never broadcast as a "green" float but 90% of the float was made from recycled materials. It was said, "just like the Green Building we're trying to build on the Complex site!"
WE GOT DIRT!! - Thanks Santa!
Dan Ditscheit of GB Parks Design and Development , reported Monday Dec. 7th, 2009, 2 other Green Bay Projects have started and as a result, much needed fill is coming to the Arnie Wolff Sports complex. He reported we should obtain enough fill to complete the entire landscaping need of the project by this month or January 2010. For persons involved with this project, this is a tremendous Christmas present. This part of the project was reliant on fill availability. Due to a down turn in the economy and lack of building projects, fill could have been a been a considerable additional cost to the project .