1. 1 REGION 322 www.JCYSL.org Jefferson County Youth Soccer League Welcome to Orientation! 2013-14 Fall Season

2. 2 Agenda - Welcome, Sign in - Introduction to AYSO - Introduction to the 2013-14 Season 3. 3 WE ARE AYSO because AYSO Is BIG. STRONG. DURABLE. - Nearly 50 YEARS OLD - NATIONAL ORGANIZATION - 1,000 LEAGUES NATIONWIDE - Over 500,000 Players - CENTRALLY ADMINISTERED, - Financial governance 4. 4 Jefferson County Youth Soccer League LOCAL. RESPONSIBLE. Fun! - Over 30 YEARS OLD - 1,000 Youths per year - Partnered with JC Parks & Rec - 2011-12 Gold award Region - 2013 significant donation: to JCPRC (for new fields) - - We are Jeff Cos Rec. Soccer 5. 5 A VISION To provide world class youth soccer programs that enrich childrens lives WE ARE AYSO because AYSO has 6. 6 A MISSION To develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs which promote a fun, family environment based on AYSOs Six Philosophies WE ARE AYSO because AYSO has 7. 7 AYSO Is Principles-centered Six Philosophies -EVERYONE PLAYS Todos Juegan - BALANCED TEAMS Equipos Balanceados - OPEN REGISTRATION Inscripcin Abierta - POSITIVE COACHING Entrenadores Positivos - GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP Buen Espritu Deportivo - PLAYER DEVELOPMENT Desarrollo del Jugador 8. 8 AYSO has PROGRAMS Seen on Coach Shirts I coach. They Play. You cheer. Please watch the AYSO SafeHaven video at: http://ayso.org/parents/parents_abc.aspx 9. 9 AYSO Is IMPORTANT - CONFIDENCE - RESPECT - PLAYER DEVELOPMENT 10. 10 AYSO Is TRAINING - FREE - COACHES & REFS - AGE APPROPRIATE - POSITIVE APPROACH 11. 11 AYSO Is WHERE PEOPLE FALL - COMMUNITY - VOLUNTEERS - FAMILY IN LOVE WITH SOCCER 12. 12 Board 13. 13 JCYSL is Parent-Led (ALL VOLUNTEER) Without volunteers wed have No Coaches No Referees No fields to play on No uniforms No fair game / balanced teams No team pictures.. This is YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Several board members knew little about soccer or thought they had the time. If you bring your child to the fields, you make the time AND JCYSL trains you for FREE! 14. 14 Communication It works because were all involved Board/Coach Admin ~100 Coaches Families Starts with the ALL Coaches Meeting (August 20th ) Continues with Division Directors Coaches Weekly Coach Emails, on the game day fields Team Parents are important (snack schedule, Spring team photos, fundraiser packet distribution.) Board Membership Open House, Website, Facebook, Emails, Text alerts On the game day fields (Green Shirts), Board Meetings 15. 15 Practices: Twice a week (U10, U12, U16, U19) Once a week (U6, U8) If fields approved, start Mon, August 26th Opening Day Ceremonies! (Friday Sept 6, 6pm) Games: Saturdays (Sept 7-Oct 26) www.jcysl.org -> Game Schedules, http://www.jcysl.org/events-calendar/ Uniform includes : Jersey, Shorts & Socks Players must wear Shin Guards & Soccer shoes during all practices & games. No earrings no exceptions. No healing casts. Secondary insurance provided. Each player should bring a soccer ball and water to practice. Awards included, given at end of Spring. 2013-14 Fall Season 16. 17 Opening Day Ceremonies Friday night before games: Team Rally/Banner awards! Morgans Grove Parking: Lower lot recommended for most age groups U16 park on grassy area adjacent to field (entrance on Route 480) Proceed slowly & carefully near the fields. Park efficiently since we have limited space. Obey traffic flow signs Arrive early to park & enjoy the game. 2013-14 Fall Season 17. 19 Age-Specific Programs (age as of July 31 each year) U5 (4 to 4.5 yrs): Jamboree Style (no teams), still get uniforms, play on Saturday only (1 - 1.5 hours) U6 (4.5 to 5 yrs): 3 v 3, size 3 ball, no goalkeeper U8 (6 & 7 yrs): 5 v 5, size 3 ball, no goalkeeper U10 (8 & 9 yrs): 7 v 7, size 4 ball U12 (10 & 11 yrs): 9 v 9, size 4 ball U16 (12 to 15 yrs): 11 v 11, size 5 ball, travel for 1 to 2 gms per season for girls U19 (16 to 18 yrs): 11 v 11, size 5 ball, travel for 2 to 4 gms per season Player Sharing ONLY allowed among the two game-day competing teams (no practicing with other teams) 18. 20 U-6 Division specifics Fact: simply not enough referees Fact: U-6 has very simple rules: Start/Stop Play and Time This doesnt require a referee, only a facilitator Fact: Coaches have had this additional responsibility New Fact: A few 10+year olds (future referees) will help Fact: parents are already at the game Why not learn a little and get involved? One parent from each team: First half: Parent A on the field for start/stop, Parent B keeps time Second half: switch All facilitators require a volunteer form at www.eayso.org U-6 Facilitator Role Play brief training session 19. 21 U-5 Program Guidelines The objective of this program is to provide young players and their parents with a pressure free introduction to the beautiful and simple game of soccer. At this age, players should be exposed to soccer by playing simple, fun activities and games that require little to no practice, and a minimal time commitment. This program allows players to discover the game for themselves, while parents are given a soccer foundation on which to build and grow into future AYSO coaches, referees and administrators. (The AYSO U-5 Program is not to be considered a coaching program. ) The U-5 program consists of one day (Game Day) per week of the Jamboree One with One program for 8 weeks. 20. 22 Fundraisers keep player costs down Yankee Candles RETURN!!!! And Area Vendor Spirit Days 21. 23 THANK YOU, Q&A but first respect.starts.with.me