2004striker/Hurst66: I meant it only as a reference to the Japanese. I actually applied for the name 渋&#12415 (this looks better in the original character set); but was refused by moderators of the message board...I can't imagine why!

HappyDaddy: I don't know; just posted the article. My guess would be that they're including the kids registered in the developmental league which are therefore "registered" into CESA -- but I understand the differentiation you're driving at.

I'd note something -- CESA is a bit more of an "open" club with respect to other clubs in the area than the traditional "mega-club." By this I mean that they have in the past and are currently pretty proud to be an "open" club where they allow other kids to train (even if you aren't a member of CESA) and where they allow other clubs to register in the developmental league and use CESA resources.

There are other clubs like this -- CRSA comes to mind.