Soccer remains a sport where the familiar black and white ball serves as its premier symbol. A miniaturized spinning soccer ball makes a wonderful figure to be placed atop a brightly colored column. This is instantly recognized as a soccer trophy. Soccer trophies are awarded for team placement as well as participation. In youth league soccer everyone usually receives an award of some kind.
At the end of every sports season it is customary to award the coaches and assistants and anyone who lent a hand to the team’s existence an award. These awards are usually engraved plaques with a personal message of thanks. Recognition awards are also given to team sponsors and parents who have helped to cheer on the team.