Royals FC

Ted Hay Memorial

Annual Scholarship Program

Ted Hay

(July 17, 1957 – April 19, 2003)

Coach of the ’88 Royals

          The Royals Futbol Club, Inc. has created the Ted Hay Memorial Scholarship as a tribute to Ted Hay and his tremendous involvement with youth soccer in the Clarksville community.

          Ted’s dedication to developing soccer players began with him coaching his son’s Under 8 recreational soccer team and progressed throughout the years with coaching the ’88 Royals.  His enthusiasm and love for the game of soccer positively influenced many players throughout their soccer careers.  Ted’s tireless efforts culminated with his ’88 Royals winning the titles of Division III State Champions in 2001 and the Division II State Champions in 2002.  Ted passed away suddenly in 2003 before he could coach his team in the Division I State tournament.

          This scholarship will serve as lasting memorial to Ted Hay and his beliefs and love for his players and the game of soccer.

Rules and Eligibility

            Effective March 1, 2008, an annual scholarship will be awarded to two high school students who meet the following eligibility requirements:

 ·        applicant must be listed on a current Royals FC team roster

 ·        applicant must have completed four seasons of play (equal to two full seasons) as a Royals FC
       player

 ·        applicant must not have received more than two red cards during the four seasons of play (equal to
       two full seasons)

 ·        applicant may submit an entry four consecutive years as long as eligibility requirements are met
       and a RFC memorial scholarship has not been previously received by the applicant

 ·        applicant must submit a completed cover page and a written essay which includes the following:

subject:  “How soccer has positively influenced my life.”

length:    essay should be a minimum of two pages in length, typed and double spaced.

 ·        applicant must submit a completed cover page and essay to the Royals FC President postmarked
       no later than March 1st

          Following the March 1^st deadline, the Royals FC President will assign a random number to each submitted essay; the applicant’s name should NOT appear on the essay.  Each applicant’s cover page will remain with the Royals FC President.  The Royals FC President will choose a three-member committee who will select three essays as the finalists.  These three essays will then be forwarded to Betsy Kimbrough for final selection of first and second place winners.  Upon her decision, the Royals FC President will notify the scholarship recipients and the Royals FC Board.  The selection process must be completed by April 1st.
 

          In the event that the Royals FC President has a child who has submitted an entry, the current Royals FC Board will designate an alternate for the entire scholarship selection process.  Selection committee members must not have a child who has submitted an entry. 

          The first place winner of the Royals FC Ted Hay Memorial Scholarship will be awarded $1,000, and the second place winner will be given $500.  Royals FC will give each scholarship recipient a check for the respective award amount payable to the designated school as requested prior to the recipient’s enrollment in that school.

          Royals FC will contact the Leaf Chronicle announcing the recipients of the Royals FC Ted Hay Memorial Scholarship.

Application download

Please send the completed application to:

Royals Futbol Club, Inc.

P.O. Box 31592

Clarksville, TN 37040