RVC Soccer holds 40th anniversary celebration

The Rockville Centre Soccer Club celebrated its 40th anniversary in high style last Friday night — packing the St. Agnes Parish Center. Guests enjoyed cocktails, a buffet dinner and music by Jerry and the Newcomers, as they raised funds to kick off the Tighe Field renovation project.

Tighe Field (formerly Mill River) was the first home field for the Rockville Centre Soccer Club and is the only dedicated grass soccer field in the village. The field became the club’s home at the request of former board members Bob Livingstone, Dick Schroeder, Peter Bralower and others, when the club was in its infancy with just a handful of travel teams. They had a vision that the club would continue to grow in the years to come and they were right. With more than 2,000 players currently registered and field space a constant challenge, Tighe Field is a vital part of the club’s program.

The field at Mill River was renamed Tighe Field in 2003 in honor of Steve Tighe, a former RVCSC player, board member and coach who died on Sept. 11, 2001. Steve’s passion for the game was unprecedented. He loved to play but loved coaching even more. Steve was very generous with his time and talent and taught the beautiful game to countless players in the village. Three other coaches who also perished on Sept. 11 included Jimmy Geyer, Ed Geraghty and Jim Cove.

Tighe Field is in need of major renovations and seasonal maintenance is critical to its future. The club hopes to restore this venue back to the premier field it once was.

All proceeds to benefit the Tighe Field Renovation Project.  The field at Mill River was renamed Tighe Field in 2003 in honor of Steve Tighe, a former RVCSC  player, board member and coach who we lost on September 11th, 2001. Steve’s passion for the game was unprecedented. He loved to play but loved coaching even more. Steve was very generous with his time and talent and taught the beautiful game to countless players in the village. For reservations, email  Karen Bohn kandkbohn@verizon.net or Kathy Tighe ktigs@verizon.net

Checks payable to RVC Soccer Club should be mailed to Kathy Tighe 26 Raymond St., Rockville Centre, NY, 11570.