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Dyer Bennett Silver Dollar Award

Each group awards a prestigious silver dollar to the most outstanding camper in that particular group. To be eligible for this prized award, campers must:

attend and participate in all five days of camp
be a team player, and always listen to instructors or counselors
demonstrate a positive attitude with all campers and staff
display good sportsmanship when playing games
go above and beyond of what is expected of them
exhibit leadership qualities and be a great example for others to follow
show respect for the game by always having the required equipment
demonstrate love and passion for the game by always being ready to practice and compete

Who’s Dyer Bennett?

Born in Dyer, Arkansas in 1908, Mr. Bennett moved To Brea in 1926. In 1976, he and his wife Edith were honored as Brea’s bicentennial couple for their involvement and dedication to the Brea community.

The Silver Dollar Award was Dyer’s idea. From 1987 to 1990, he personally awarded a silver dollar from his own collection to the outstanding girl or boy at soccer camp.

Manny shared a special bond with Mr. Bennett, and cared for him in his final days when he passed away in February of 1991 at 83 years old. Since then, we have continued to give this prestigious award in his memory because he cared so much for the young children of our community, particularly thoseactive in sports.

Players of the Week

This award is given to two players in each group that:

participate in at least four days at camp
try their best every time
assist and make friends with other campers
display great effort, teamwork and attempt to complete passes to teammates during games

Most Improved Award

This award is presented one or more campers that showed great improvement on their technical skills from Monday to Friday (i.e., collecting, passing, dribbling, etc).

Director’s Award

This award is presented by Manny to the outstanding instructor or counselor each week of camp. This exceptional staff member must have gone above and beyond what is expected by giving special attention to all campers, display enthusiasm, fun and creativity with their group. Also, demonstrate professionalism with parents, and always have a positive attitude with campers and staff.