2019/2020 Coach Binder

NO PETS ALLOWED!

No Pets will be allowed at the

Fields during GAMES or

PRACTICES this season.

This includes ALL PETS

Coaches:

Please advise all Parents!

Welcome to AYSO Region 359, Section 10 Area A.

Congratulations, and welcome the Region 359 team! Your time as a Coach is greatly appreciated, and invaluable to your region. This is a non-profit volunteer program that depends solely upon the cooperation and dedication of all volunteers, and you are now a part of a huge movement to help make your Region successful.

The American Youth Soccer Organization is a non-profit organization that was started in 1964

to provide a fun safe atmosphere for children to learn the fundamentals of soccer, to promote positive attitudes and good sportsmanship.

AYSO Vision Statement

To provide world class youth soccer programs that enrich children’s lives. AYSO Mission Statement

To develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs, which promote a fun, family environment based on AYSO's Six Philosophies:

Everyone Plays®

Balanced Teams

Open Registration

Positive Coaching

Good Sportsmanship

Player Development

AYSO is a member of FIFA and abides by the laws of the game as set forth by that organization.

We as a region are dedicated to fulfilling both the Vision and Mission of AYSO while providing

an atmosphere that is enjoyable for both young and old.

It is our Regional policy to concentrate on teaching the skills of the game and good sportsmanship while promoting a safe and fun environment. As a Coach at Region 359 you are expected to stress the development of the player, the development of the team, and inspire creativity in the attacking skills of the individual player and of the team.

Again, welcome to Region 359 10/A Northwest Bakersfield! We hope that your experience with the region will be fun, safe and rewarding.

Sarah Rushing AYSO Region 359 Area Director

region359commish@yahoo.com

Dear Coach,

Welcome to Region 359’s Fall season. Our coaching staff is excited about this new season and we appreciate having you on board for another great soccer experience. Our goal has always been to create the best soccer experience for all children and volunteers in this region. Please READ THROUGH ALL THE INFORMATION IN YOUR BINDER. This resource will answer many questions you may have through the season.

Your initiative to volunteer as a coach is greatly appreciated. The enormous responsibility of coaching requires dedication, cooperation and a strong character. The abilities, organization, attitude, and conduct of your coaching should reflect the values and philosophy of AYSO. Your positive encouragement and good sportsmanship is fundamental to the development of your players and will set the tone of your team and parents. Please consider that all volunteers, like yourself, are sacrificing and investing their personal time for the greater good of the players in Region 359.

Your coaching staff is available to you at any time, should you need assistance or have any questions. You can always find our contact information on the Regional Contacts list provided within this binder, or at www.ayso359.org. It is our privilege and duty to support your coaching needs. Whatever the situation, we will do our absolute best to get you the assistance or answers you need. Reminder: Uniforms cannot be altered in any way. No additional printing can be done on any uniform. If a team purchases practice uniforms, the AYSO branding must also be present while being used in a team setting.

Once again, I would like to express my appreciation for your dedication and sacrifice. I hope you have a great and rewarding Fall Season at Region 359. See you on the fields! Sincerely,

Doug Black Regional Coach Administrator - Coach Trainer

coachblack359@hotmail.com

Please continue to review the regional calendar at www.ayso359.org for updates.

Our Coach Team will keep contact with all coaches about upcoming dates.

09/06/2019 Opening Night 8U

09/07/2019 Opening Day 6U - 10U - 12U

09/12/2019 Opening Night 14U

09/10/2019 Beginning 19U

10/05/2019 Picture Fun Day

Referee Courses Information:

Referee Course Dates Times

8U Official

(COACH ONLY

CLASS)

09/06 (Opening Night) 30 minutes before first game*

All other Referee

Training

Please see

www.ayso359.org

Referee Tab

*Note: All 8U coaches should check-in 30 minutes before their opening game to get cards and

take 8U Referee training.

Referee Class Location:

All classes will be held at the Bakersfield Racquet Club, 1660 Pine Street Bakersfield Ca.

Upstairs Training Room

****Tentative Invitational Play Dates:

8U Invitational 11/08/2019 and 11/10/2019

10U-12U Invitational 11/15/2019 and 11/17/2019

14U Invitational Week of 11/18

16U-U19 Info provided at Area Coach Meeting

Game Schedules: This season game schedules are being made available electronically.

They will be listed on our website when complete at: www.ayso359.org. Coaches will be emailed when they are available.

AYSO Region 359 Dates at a Glance

Contact Players / Player Forms / Refunds

Contacting Players

Contact your players as soon as possible. The Coach needs to contact the registrar if you

have any players drop from the team. Once official documentation of the drop (by the parent)

has been received, we will replace players from the region waiting list. We are unable to

remove a player from your roster until we have notification from the parents of the drop.

Email the registrar if you need assistance with additional player contact information.

Player Form Information

All player information should be on the Player Registration Form that accompanied the

Coach’s team roster. If you are in need of any additional information, you may contact the

registrar. All players must have an ESigned/signed Player Registration Form to participate in

both play and practice once season starts. These forms must be present at all games and

practices in the Coaches possession. Any team that has an unauthorized Player will become

ineligible to participate in any of the Region or Area Invitational Plays and the unauthorized

player will be removed from the game.

Region 359 Refund Policy

Please refer parents to the Refund Policy posted online at www.ayso359.org under the

registration tab.

Registrar Information

Lisa Lee registrar359@rocketmail.com

Picture “FUN Day” Picture Day is Saturday, October 5, 2019.

Photo packets will be passed out to coaches prior to Picture Day.

Team photo schedule will be posted online two weeks prior to picture day. The scheduled

time is when the pictures are scheduled to be taken. Please ask your team to arrive 15 minutes

early in order to organize them. Players will be lined up in order by height. Players arriving

late may not be accommodated, and must have their pictures taken on make-up day.

THERE WILL BE NO TEAM PHOTOS ON MAKE-UP DAY, NO EXCEPTIONS.

We will also have our annual Basket Auction Raffle this day.

Team Volunteer Responsibilities for Picture FUN Day Volunteer Responsibilities are scheduled this season for the 8U - 14U teams and are listed at the end of this binder. Coaches should check with the volunteers a couple of days prior to their designated time slot to confirm the team’s attendance. Each team is responsible for providing the items required by your division. In order for your team to be invited to the end of the season Invitational they MUST complete their scheduled duty. The Picture Schedule and responsibility by division is included at the bottom of this packet. You may contact us in regards to your Teams Volunteer questions at:

region359commish@yahoo.com

*****Reminder******

Per AYSO Safe Haven: Player names and numbers cannot be listed together on any team banners. Either the name of the player or the number can be listed (not both).

Region 359 Invitational Requirements ***Region Invitational Play and Area playoffs are not included in the player registration fees. The invitation is placed when requirements are complete.***

8U Invitational Requirements

Coach must be certified and trained in the specific age level

o 8U Certification Clinic

Each team must fulfill their Referee/Official game requirements o Each team’s coach will work with the other team’s coach to officiate each

game. Each coach must attend a short training session on opening night ½ hour before first game of the season.

Each team must fulfill their Volunteer requirements o Each 8U Team to provide a Basket Donation for Picture Fun Day

o Basket Assignments will be posted online in the Team Parent Packet

10U/12U Regional Invitational Requirements

Coach must be certified and trained in the specific age level

o 10U Clinic or 12U Clinic

Each team must fulfill their referee game requirements o Each team will be required to referee two (2) games per week.

Each team must fulfill their specific Volunteer requirements

10U teams o Volunteer Requirement: Basket Donation for Picture Fun Day

o Basket Assignments will be posted online in the Team Parent Packet

12U teams

o Volunteer Requirements: Picture Fun Day Vendor Support

o Assignment times will be located in the Team Parent packet posted online.

14U Regional Invitational Requirements 14U will hold standings for Invitational seeding only

Coach must be certified and trained in the specific age level

o 14U Intermediate Clinic

Each team must fulfill their referee game requirements o Each team will be required to referee two (2) games per week

Each team must fulfill their Volunteer requirements

o Volunteer Requirements: Picture Fun Day Check in Booth

16U/19U Regional and Area Requirements

16Us & 19Us have standings within the AYSO Area 10 Program All games will count in your regular season. There is NO regional playoff or

Invitational for 16Us & 19Us. These divisions will be playing in Area play which includes traveling to other regions in Area 10a and at the end of the season, there will be an Area Tournament.

Coach must be certified and trained in the specific age level

o 16U / 19U Advanced Clinic

Each team must fulfill their referee game requirements

o Each team will be required to referee two (2) games per week.

These requirements will make your team eligible for the regional invitational, which will take place at the end of the season. All Teams/Divisions are required to have a $300.00 Team Sponsor to be invited to the end of season Regional or 16U/19U Area Invitational Play. To qualify, the Sponsorship must be received by the Region no later than October 18th

to qualify for Invitational Play.

2019 Referee Requirements The best referees have Training, Knowledge and Experience. The only way for

them to gain this knowledge and experience is to return year after year. The biggest reason referees quit is due to abuse from parents, coaches and players. If we drive away the new referees every year, we will have the same problems the next year. We have all had games where the referee does not seem to know what they are doing. Yelling at the referee does not help correct the problem. If you believe the referee is struggling with managing the game, the referee staff welcomes your input in a calm manner. We are proud of our mentoring team who works to build up the skills and confidence of the referees. By us all doing our part we can support and encourage not only the new referees but also the returning referees so we can continue building a program that will allow for less aggravation for everyone involved. It is our goal to provide a full officiating crew for all 10U and above games played at region 359. All teams carry the responsibility to provide the necessary volunteer referees. Training is provided. Should your team not meet this obligation your team may not have referees for your match. 6U Division One coach from each team will work with each other to ensure that the players have a safe, fun and fair time while they learn and enjoy playing the game of soccer. 8U Division Each team’s coach will work with the other team’s coach to officiate in doing so ensuring that the players have a safe, fun and fair time while they continue to learn and enjoy playing the game of soccer. Each coach will have to attend a short training session on opening night ½ hour before first game of the season. Youth Referees are NOT permitted in 6U and 8U divisions.

10U, 12U and 14U Referee Requirements

This division will:

Supply at least one (1) adult regional or higher trained referee.

All teams are encouraged to have as many referees as possible to lessen the

amount of games a single referee must do and to ensure an adult referee is

available to referee during the post season Invitational in case of a scheduling

conflict.

With permission of the Referee Administrator a certified youth referee may be

supplied to ease the work load and to further the youth’s development in the game of

soccer.

If your team does not provide referee(s) then your games may not have referees

available to officiate the match. Priority of referee assignments will be to those

teams providing referees.

Each teams referee(s) is required to referee two positions each week.

Must attend an appropriate referee training class.

Refresher course training should be taken in 2019.

New referees must complete the online volunteer application, attend a Regional or

Basic referee clinic and take Safe Haven and CDC concussion course located at

aysou.org.

First year returning referees (those that have only refereed for one year) must attend

either the refresher referee course or the complete regional referee clinic.

All other returning referees must attend a returning referee class and fill out a

new volunteer form. The training schedule will be available on the AYSO Region 359

website at www.ayso359.org under the referee tab. Check before coming to the class

to make sure there were not changes to the schedule.

You will need to go to www.ayso359.org and register as a volunteer. Visit

www.AYSOU.org, click Live Courses and find the class you would like to attend on

the calendar. If you cannot register online for the class then please send an e-mail

to billycarrollregion359@hotmail.com indicating which class you would like to take.

Referee 10U, 12U or 14U game to get credit

The referee may not officiate on their affiliated team games or a relative’s

team(s).

For U-14 teams, the referee may not officiate in their affiliated team’s division

If your team has a scheduled bye, there is no obligation of refereeing that week’s

games.

The referee or team of referees must referee in two positions (games) per week for

their team.

Your referees will earn 1 point for each referee position officiated.

Each team is required to earn 2 points a week. If your referee signs up for a game

and does not officiate, a point will be subtracted from your total points. It is much

easier to fill an empty slot than it is to wait for a no show and then try to find a

replacement.

With permission of the Referee Administrator, you may make up missing points.

They must be made up within two weeks from when they were missed. Referees

will not be allowed to “Bank” points.

You must notify the Referee Administrator before you miss your game to be

eligible, unless it is an emergency.

You will not be allowed to make up multiple weeks of missed games. It is very

important to do your referee duties each week.

For post season games, the adult referees will officiate. Affiliated youth

referees will not be allowed to officiate post season games.

Since not all teams will have referees, teams that have 3 or 4 referees are

encouraged to still sign up for referee assignments on Saturday even if their team

has met their requirements.

Referee Game Assignment

Referees will need to sign up online at http://www.cgisports.com/ref/5019.

Referees must check in at the referee table and highlight their name on the

Referee assignment sheet to verify that they are officiating the same game for which

they signed up. Your assignment could change based on the league’s needs.

16U AND 19U AREA PROGRAM

Each team must have one referee to ref two games per Saturday. If team has youth

(14 years or old) referee for their team, team must have one adult referee too. Youth

referee can only ref one game per Saturday.

Referees will sign up using the Area's cgi.sports site.

YOUTH REFEREE’S – 10U and above only

A youth referee may not represent more than one team per season. If a youth

referee is officiating for your team, you must provide an adult referee as well. A

youth referee may earn no more than one point per week. Your youth referee must be

approved by the Regional Referee Administrator and will not earn any referee point

until approved.

Region 359 Youth Referee Program

We are looking for boys and girls 12 years and older who love soccer; playing it, watching it, or who just

want to be involved in our program!! Come and learn a new way to enjoy soccer. Learn to referee younger kids and help them enjoy soccer almost as much as you do! This is a fun way to earn community service hours

for your school while helping the younger kids enjoy the game.

Referee Training Classes

The youth referees learn the same material as the adults and will need to attend one of the Regional Referee

Courses. At the end, new referees will be provided with all they need to begin refereeing: uniform, whistle

etc. Contact Billy Carroll billycarrollregion359@hotmail.com if you have any questions or are

interested in participating.

Program

• All youth referees will have the opportunity to

participate in our mentor program. Each youth will be

paired up with a senior official for on-going training

and support

• They will be working with at least one adult referee during every game. Youth referees start by being an

assistant referee (AYSO uses the diagonal system, one

referee with two assistant referees) for the first three

or four games with an adult referee in the center.

• A member of our regional referee staff (or a senior referee/mentor) will be available for every game so

that upon request by the youth an adult will be present

at the field to support them. The youth referees will

not be asked to deal with any coach or spectator

problems. The adult official or mentor will do that for

them as we are all advocates for the children’s

protection.

Scheduling

It is our policy in region 359 for each referee to sign up for his or her own games. These

assignments must be approved by the referee administrative staff in our online scheduling

program. This allows all to sign up for games which fit into their schedules.

For more information contact: Billy Carroll

billycarrollregion359@hotmail.com

2017 Youth Referee Form Coaches if you will be having a youth refereeing for your team please remember you also

must have an adult refereeing for your team.

Please fill this form out and email it to me at billycarrollregion359@hotmail.com

I would like to have _______________________________ as a youth referee to

supplement the adult referee for my team. The adult referee for my team is

________________________________. I understand that the youth referee can only

referee for my team and earn only one point each week for my team. I also understand that

the youth referee will not be allowed to referee for my team during the post season

Invitational and that if my adult referee is not available to referee for the entire post season

Invitational play that my team may not be invited to Invitational Play.

Coach’s Signature ___________________________________________

Team Number ___________________________________________

Youth Referee’s Signature _________________________________________

VOLUNTEER LIST 2019 Season

The following is a helpful list of volunteers needed from your Parents: Team Name: ________________ Team Color: __________________

1. A Team Parent

Parent Name______________________________________

2. An Assistant Coach

Parent Name______________________________________ 3. Referees, at least two (2) who will referee the required games per week.

Parent Name______________________________________

Parent Name______________________________________ 4. Snack coordinator for half time at games.

Parent Name______________________________________ 5. Picture day Volunteer

Parent Name______________________________________

Parent Name______________________________________ Parent Name______________________________________

6. Sponsor /s for the $300 per team. (Required for End of Season Invitational)

Parent Name______________________________________

Parent Name______________________________________ **Please keep this form for your records to assist in a smooth season***

Coaches,

Team Sponsorships enable Region 359 to maintain AYSO’s vision to provide a world class

youth soccer program that enriches children’s lives for our Bakersfield community youth.

As a requirement of playing in the end-of-season Invitational Play, each team MUST

have at least a $300 sponsorship. There are two different cutoff dates for sponsorships

(earlier date in order for sponsor to be included on your banner in the team photo). Final

sponsorship funds MUST be received by October 18th in order to be invited to the

Invitational Play. Your team will not be eligible if this is not fulfilled (If you submit the

sponsor after October 1st, the sponsor plaque will not arrive in time for pictures. We will

contact the coach when the plaque arrives)

There are 3 sponsorship levels. In order to have your banner in the team picture the

sponsorship MUST be received by mail Thursday, October 1, 2019. This is four days prior

to picture day. You will not be allowed a banner in your team photo if we have not

received your sponsorship in time.

Coaches need to remember to provide the following to potential sponsors:

1. The Region 359 Sponsorship Letter

2. The 2019-2020 AYSO Region 359 Sponsorship Program Form

***PLEASE fill out AYSO Team # and AYSO Team Coach on the 2019-2020 Region 359

Sponsorship Program Form PRIOR to handing it out. This will ensure that your team

gets proper credit for your sponsorship***

Sponsorships can ONLY be turned in by:

Mailing the form and accompanying sponsorship check to:

AYSO Region 359 Attn: Treasurer P.O. Box 22378 Bakersfield, CA 93390

Thank You, Region Board and Staff

TEAM

SPONSORSHIPS

Dear Sponsor,

AYSO Region 359 is proud to be starting our 2019-2020 season at Liberty Park. AYSO’s vision is to

provide a world class youth soccer program that enriches children’s lives. We are passionate, here

at Region 359, about delivering a youth soccer program to our Bakersfield youth that is a fun,

family-base environment including AYSO’s six philosophies:

Everyone Plays

Balanced Teams

Open Registration

Positive Coaching

Good Sportsmanship

Player Development

We are excited to have community businesses help us achieve a successful and affordable soccer

program for our Bakersfield youth. Our community sponsorships help us provide close to 2,000

players with lower registration costs, quality fields, equipment, uniforms, and properly trained and

certified volunteers.

Team sponsorships can be made payable to AYSO Region 359 and mailed with our 2019-2020

AYSO Region 359 Sponsorship Program form to:

AYSO Region 359 Attn: Region Treasurer P.O. Box 22378 Bakersfield, CA 93390 We are a qualified 501 (c)(3) Organization and can provide our sponsors with a receipt, including our Federal Tax Identification Number, upon request. Sincerely,

AYSO Region 359 Board and Staff

AYSO Region 359 Sponsorship Application

The 2019-2020 AYSO Region 359 Sponsorship Program includes 3 levels of recognition for business

that support our players. If you are interested in sponsoring this year, please check the

appropriate box for the sponsorship level you wish to provide and fill in the company contact

information (completely) below, including the team number and name of coach you would like to

support. Please check one:

$300 Sponsorship

Your company name may be printed on a team banner. (banner provided by team)

A sponsorship plaque. Gratitude from AYSO Region 359 participants.

$500 Sponsorship $300 sponsorship incentives plus…

Your company name or logo posted on our AYSO Region 359 website: www.ayso359.org.

$1000 Sponsorship

$500 sponsorship incentives plus…

Your company banner displayed at Liberty Park for Saturday games throughout our Fall 2019 Season. (This banner must be provided by your company.)

Company Name: _______________________________________________________________________

Company Contact Person: _______________________________________________________________

Company Contact #: ___________________________________________________________________

AYSO Team #: ___________________________ AYSO Team Coach: ____________________________

Please make sponsorship checks payable to: AYSO Region 359 and mail to the following address. AYSO Region 359 Attn: Treasurer P.O. Box 22378 Bakersfield, CA 93390

AYSO Region 359 2019-2020 AYSO Region 359 Sponsorship

Program

REGION 359 ALLSTAR COACH APPLICATION

Application Information Date: _________________ Name: __________________________________ Mailing Address: __________________________________________ E-mail Address:____________________________ Phone(s): (W) ________________ (H)________________ (C)________________

Requested Gender: ____Boys ____Girls

Age: ____10U ____12U ____14U

EXPERIENCE Years Coaching: ____ Latest AYSO Certification: Advanced Intermediate Youth 12U 10U Year: ____ Other experience you consider relevant to your application to coach in the 2019 All Star program: ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION to: Coach Administrator by November 1st Approved / Denied __________________________________________ Date: _________________ (Coach Administrator)

REGION 359

ALLSTAR PROGRAM

Overview AYSO All-Stars is a continuation of play for players who played in the recreational division of AYSO in the Fall (Extra players are not eligible). All-Star play starts at the 10U level and continues through 14U. The All-Star season follows the intra-region Fall recreational season, with play taking place in the following January and February. All-Star play is competitive, and is often a stepping stone for those who wish to take part in the EXTRA program. A full commitment to all All-Star games, tournaments, and practices is required to be considered for selection to the All-Star team. Players for the All-Star teams are chosen by a committee based upon their performance in games during the recreational season and an All-Star tryout process. The All-Star Committee shall be comprised of region staff and experienced coaches who will evaluate and rate all players that attend the tryout. Coaches with their own child participating in the tryout may sit on the committee, however, they will not evaluate their own child. Players will wear numbered Pinnies at the tryouts to further help make the process unbiased. At the end of the tryout all player ratings will be compiled and reviewed. The Regional Commissioner will make the final decision on the roster. Coaching If you would like to be considered for one of the All-Star coaching positions please complete an All-Star Coach Application and submit to the Coach Administrator by November 1st. All-Star coaches are expected to represent Region 359 in a positive manner at all times. Coaches will be selected based on a number of criteria including, but not limited to: certification level, sideline behavior, coaching experience, adherence to the AYSO Philosophies, support of the Region’s activities, etc.

Region 359 EXTRA Program AYSO EXTRA provides a more challenging level of play for those players who possess the appropriate interest, skills and abilities. The EXTRA program enhances each player's experience and individual growth through the game of soccer, while retaining the spirit and organization of AYSO. Different than the Fall core season, EXTRA players are committed for a one-year period, competing against other Section 10 EXTRA teams. The teams are designed to stay together year-round. During the fall season, half the games are played at Liberty Park with the rest requiring travel of 1-2 hours. When the Fall season ends they typically become a tournament team, and play together in tournaments (many of which require travel of 1-2 hours). Program details can be found on our FAQs Page on ayso359.org. EXTRA tryouts occur in March/April and teams are formed in May/June for the following fall season. For those interested in applying to be an EXTRA coach, please complete the EXTRA Coach application and submit to the EXTRA Program Coordinator. Extra coaches are expected to represent Region 359 in a positive manner at all times. Coaches will be selected based on several criteria including, but not limited to: certification level, sideline behavior, coaching experience, adherence to the AYSO Philosophies, support of the Region’s activities, etc. Please contact us with any additional questions. Thank you for your interest in the Region 359 AYSO EXTRA Program. Gloria Machuca AYSO Region 359 EXTRA Program Coordinator gmachuca.region359@gmail.com

REGION 359 EXTRA COACH APPLICATION

Application Information

Date: _________________ Name: __________________________________ Mailing Address: __________________________________________ E-mail Address:____________________________ Phone(s): (W) ________________ (H)________________ (C)________________

Requested Gender: ____Boys ____Girls

Age: ____10U ____12U ____14U

EXPERIENCE Years Coaching: ____ Latest AYSO Certification: Advanced Intermediate Youth 12U 10U Year: ____ Other experience you consider relevant to your application to coach in the 2019 EXTRA program: ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION to: Extra Coordinator by March 15, 2019 Approved / Denied __________________________________________ Date: _________________ (Extra Coordinator)

THE AYSO EXPERIENCE AYSO Region 359 adheres to the following tenants of the AYSO National Organization. We support the organization’s drive to create the best youth program in the country. Our coaches and volunteers not only develop soccer players, but also children of character through our philosophies. We implement AYSO’s core values by making the programs fun, educational, accessible to all in a positive atmosphere.

Vision Statement To provide world class youth soccer programs that enrich children’s lives.

Mission Statement To develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs which promote a fun, family environment based on our philosophies:

Everyone Plays

Balanced Teams

Open Registration

Positive Coaching

Good Sportsmanship

Player Development

The core values guiding AYSO are:

Fun for all Education for all Ethics for all Accessible to all The mission is accomplished by providing these essential services:

Coaching and referee programs including quality delivery systems Quality administrative and operating systems with support network Strong financial position Special network for volunteers, supported by a national staff Program research and development

Character Counts AYSO is a coalition member of the Josephson Institute of Ethics, and is committed to supporting the Character Counts program. The Six Pillars of Character are:

Trustworthiness: honesty, integrity, promise-keeping, dependable Respect: courtesy, tolerance acceptance of all (including self); nonviolent Responsibility: accountability, pursuit of excellence, self-discipline Justice and Fairness: impartial, reasonable, consistent, due process, fair play Caring: kindness, compassion, consideration, unselfishness, and charity Civic Virtue and Citizenship: Social obligations, law abidance, do your share

TOOLS FOR PARENTS

The following ideas may be helpful for being a supportive AYSO parent. Conversations before the games

Tell your child you love him/her regardless of the outcome. Tell him or her “Go for it, give it your best shot and have fun!”

During the game

Understand that kids are over-stimulated during games. The coach may be giving instructions, opponents and teammates are talking, the crowd is cheering, and the referee is blowing his whistle. To a youth sports participant, the atmosphere is much like that of a fighter pilot with enemy jets racing all around. Do not yell instructions to your child during the game because it only adds to the confusion. Sometimes the best thing you can do as a parent is to be quiet. Cheer and acknowledge good plays by both teams.

After the game

Thank the officials for doing a difficult job. Thank the coaches for their efforts. After a difficult loss, recognize that it is not a good time to question a coach. Thank your opponents for a good game. Congratulate your child and his or her teammates for their efforts. Compliment individual players on good plays they made in the game.

During the car ride home

Point Out a good play your child made during the game. Avoid criticizing or correcting mistakes. Ask open-ended questions about how the game was played rather than how many points were scored. Here are examples of open-ended questions that might apply:

Did you have fun?

Did you give it your heat effort?

What did you learn from the game?

What was the best play you made and how did it feel?

Did you bounce back from your mistakes?

AYSO recognizes the effects and advancements made by the Positive Coaching Alliance in Honor of the Game. The Kids Zone Parent Pledge is adapted from Positive Coaching Alliance’s Parent Pledge (www.positivecoach.org). 2007 Rev 5/03 AMERICA YOUTH SOCCER ORGANIZATION

KIDS ZONE PARENT PLEDGE

Please review with parents at your team meeting. 1. I pledge to be on time or early when bringing my child to his/her practices and games. I

understand that it may be uncomfortable for my child to be late to a game or practice and that he/she is subject to physical risk if not provided with adequate time to warm up. I understand that I am encouraged to stay during practices and games, but if I do not, I will be there when he/she is finished. Being punctual shows respect for the coach, who has other time commitments, and it tells my child that he/she is my top priority. _______ 2. I understand that the top three reasons kids play sports are to have fan, make new friends and

learn new skills. I understand that the game is for the kids, and I will encourage my child to have fun and keep sport in its proper perspective. I understand that athletes do their best when they are emotionally healthy, so I will be positive and supportive. _______ 3. I will redefine what it is to be a “Winner” in my conversations with my child. Winners are people

who make the maximum effort, continue to learn and improve, and do not let mistakes, or fear of making mistakes, discourage them. I understand that mistakes are an inevitable part of any game and that people learn from their mistakes. I understand that all children are born with different abilities and that the true measure of success is not how my child compares to others, but how he/she is doing in comparison to his/her best self. _______ 4. I will “Honor the Game.” I understand the importance of setting a good example of sportsmanship

for my child. I will show respect for all involved in the game including coaches, players, opponents, opposing fans, and referees. I understand that officials, coaches, and players make mistakes. If the referee makes a call I do not agree with, I will refrain from questioning, insulting or making personal attacks against him or her. _______ 5. I understand that games can be exciting for my child as he/she deals with the fast-paced action

of the game, responds to opponents, referees, teammates, and listens to coaches. I will not yell out instructions. During the game, I will make only sportsmanlike comments that encourage my child and other players on both teams. _______ 6. I will not make negative comments about the game, coaches, referees or teammates in my

child’s presence. This sets a bad example, which can negatively influence my child’s motivation and overall experience. I agree to act in a sportsmanlike manner and make every effort to footer a friendly and nonviolent atmosphere. _______ I agree to honor the AYSO Parent Pledge in my words and actions.

2007 Rev 5/03 AMERICA YOUTH SOCCER ORGANIZATION

SAFETY Letter to Coaches

The safety of your players is paramount and we have provided you with some aids to help with their safety. First off, each year all volunteers need to complete the concussion protocol training from the CDC that is available on the National

website. The Safe Haven training (provided on the website) is required each year as well.

The heat and air quality are also factors in the safety of your players. The region will update our website (ayso359.org) and contact coaches when the air quality is unhealthy for practice or games.

Lastly if there are any injuries in practice or the games they need to be reported, even if the parents don’t think it will be a big deal. The injuries can get worse from

initial injury and the parents may take their player to the hospital the next day or later. If the parents aren’t present they need to be informed, and the attached incident report needs to be completed and sent to me. Any questions contact me at:

Chastin Rushing Safety Director chastinrushing@gmail.com

SAFETY Welcome to the Fall AYSO Season A few items to remind you about:

Soccer Accident Insurance (SAI) covers all registered AYSO participants (players, coaches,

referees and volunteers). SAI is a Full-Excess Policy, meaning it covers expenses not covered by your medical insurance or it will be the primary insurance for an individual without medical insurance. Each claim is subject to a deductible. Claims must be filed within 90 days of the accident.

Emergency Treatment Authorization Forms (ETA) and White copies of the Registration Forms

must be with you at all times when you are having a team activity including practices, games and parties. If you make copies of the ETA form for your assistant coach, team manager or an extra copy for yourself, make sure the parent or guardian signs the copies. Hospitals cannot accept a copy of a signature.

Participation Release Forms or a Physicians release is necessary to allow an injured player back.

Anytime a player is injured and medical treatment is obtained, a release form is obtained from me. A parent saying the player is “Okay” is not acceptable. Remember a player cannot play with a cast or a hard brace.

Players missing games must have the reason they are not at the game listed on the game card, i.e.

sick, away, injured, etc. Only AYSO Registered Players, Registered and Certified Volunteers can be on the field. No non-

registered players or other individuals can be on the field to play or help with practices. If you need help, have a parent or other volunteer fill out a Volunteer Application. It only takes a minute and protects the volunteer, you and the Region should an accident occur.

Shin Guards, of the proper size must be worn by players at all practices and games. No shin guards, NO Play! Coaches it is also recommended that you wear them too at practices. Socks must completely cover the shin guards.

Inspect the field before practices and games for safety hazards. Look for unsafe conditions

(holes, broken glass, exposed sprinklers, wet areas, etc.) or other hazards that could cause problems. If you think the field is not safe, do not practice there or if it is a game, express your concern to the referee. Report these conditions to the Director of Fields and to me.

Goal posts are not to be climbed on, swung on or otherwise used as playthings by players, adults

and/or spectators. Setting and taking down of nets is to be done by adults only. Children are not allowed to help in

this process. Make sure they are secured properly to the posts and in the ground. Warm up and Cool down at each practice and game. This is the best way to prevent the common

injuries to your players. Water needs to be available for drinking and cooling down. Have your players bring lots of drinking

water to practices and games. You may also want to have water available for the players. Spray bottles are great!

You are responsible for your players. Don’t leave them unattended at the end of practices or a game. Wait until they are picked-up by the person responsible for them. Remember Safe Haven.

Make sure another parent waits with you, preferably one of the same gender as the player(s). Never give a player a ride home if the parent doesn’t show up. Call the emergency number on the player’s registration form or the police.

Safe Haven rules must be practiced at all times. Conduct yourself in the manner outlined in your Safe

Haven class. By doing so you will protect yourself, your players and volunteers. Blood and Blood-Borne Diseases are a major health concern. Though the possibility of contracting

a blood-borne disease during athletic activity is minimal, the risk does exist. The following must be adhered to:

1. Bleeding players must be removed from the field until the bleeding is stopped and the wound is covered.

2. If there is blood on the uniform or clothing, the individual may not return until the portion of the uniform or clothing is replaced or the blood neutralized with a disinfectant solution (a t-shirt in a matching color to your team jersey is a good idea to keep on hand)

3. If there is blood on the body, the individual may not return until all the blood has been removed from the skin and the contaminated skin has been disinfected.

4. Always wear latex gloves when dealing with an injured player. It is best to have the parents take care of the clean-up and decontamination.

5. See your Coach Manuel for more info.

U10 Fun Day Basket Theme Assignment U10B01 Halloween U10G01 Tools

U10B02 Gardening U10G02 Baking Gadgets

U10B03 Exercise U10G03 Sports

U10B04 Tools U10G04 Legos

U10B05 Kids Toys U10G05 Just for Mom

U10B06 Disney U10G06 Yard Work

U10B07 Kids Toys U10G07 Baby Toys

U10B08 Just for Dad U10G08 Spiderman

U10B09 Disney U10G09 Family Game Night

U10B10 Gardening U10G10 Travel

U10B11 Books U10G11 Fast Food

U10B12 Toys U10G12 Teacher

U10B13 Music U10G13 Starbuck's

U10B14 Educational U10G14 Music

U10B15 Office Supplies U10G15 Popcorn

U10B16 Barbie U10G16 Sports

U10B17 Sponge Bob U10G17 First Apartment

U10B18 Tools U10G18 Bath Time

U10B19 House Cleaning U10G19 Storage

U10B20 Car Cleaning U10G20 Music

U10B21 Picnic U10G21 Sports

U10B22 Tools U10G22 Couch Potato

U10B23 Kids Toys Assorted

U10B24 Star Wars

Deliver to Roped off Basket Area at Liberty Park in front of the Garage between 7:00 - 8:00am Saturday 10-05-2019

8U Fun Day Basket Theme Assignment Deliver to Roped off Basket Area at Liberty Park in front of the Garage between 7:00 – 8:00am Saturday 10-05-2019

8UG01 Soccer 8UB1 Gift Cards

8UG02 Legos 8UB2 Any Holiday

8UG03 Any Holiday 8UB3 Toys

8UG04 Golf 8UB4 Just for Dad

8UG05 Fishing 8UB5 Disney

8UG06 Movie Night 8UB6 Gardening

8UG07 Romantic Night 8UB7 Books

8UG08 Family Night Out 8UB8 Tools

8UG09 Camping 8UB9 Toys

8UG10 Music 8UB10 Gift Cards

8UG11 Housewarming 8UB11 Office Supplies

8UG12 Kitchen Gadgets 8UB12 Barbie

8UG13 Baby 8UB13 Sponge Bob

8UG14 BBQ 8UB14 Gift Cards

8UG15 Movies 8UB15 House Cleaning

8UG16 Coffee 8UB16 Car Cleaning

8UG17 Books 8UB17 Picnic

8UG18 Tools 8UB18 Tools

8UG19 Disney 8UB19 Kids Toys Assorted

8UG20 Gift Cards 8UB20 Gift Cards

8UG21 Road Trip 8UB21 Fish Tank/Acc.

8UG22 Tailgating 8UB22 Tools

8UG23 Toys 8UB23 Outdoor camping

8UG24 Games 8UB24 Gift Cards

8UG25 Teddy Bears 8UB25 Movie Night

8UG26 Gardening 8UB26 Date Night

8UG27 Office Supplies 8UB27 Golf

8UG28 Barbie 8UB28 Soccer

8UG29 Sponge Bob 8UB29 Sports

8UG30 Tools 8UB30 ITunes

8UG31 House Cleaning 8UB31 Legos

8UG32 Car Cleaning 8UB32 Just for Mom

8UG33 Picnic 8UB33 Yard Work

8UG34 Tools 8UB34 Baby Toys

8UG35 Kids Toys Assorted 8UB35 Spiderman

8UG36 Star Wars 8UB36 Family Game Night

14U Team Picture Day Volunteer Assignments. “Raffle Basket Area” *** Please check in to the admin booth West of the Garage/R Rooms

TEAM Time Slot

14UG01 11:00-1:00

14UG02 11:00-1:00

14UG03 11:00-1:00

14UG04 11:00-1:00

14UG05 1:00-2:00

14UG06 1:00-2:00

14UG07 1:00-2:00

14UG08 1:00-2:00

TEAM Time Slot

14UB01 7:00-09:00 14UB02 7:00-09:00

14UB03 7:00-09:00

14UB04 7:00-09:00

14UB05 09:00-11:00

14UB06 09:00-11:00

14UB07 09:00-11:00

14UB08 09:00-11:00

*Each 14U Team is responsible for supplying 1 person for the 2-hour

shift.

*No splitting shifts. 1 person must do the entire shift.

12U Picture Day Volunteer Assignments * Check in Assistance

**Sign in at the admin booth West of the Garage/Rest Rooms

TEAM Time Slot

12UG01 7:30-9:30

12UG02 7:30-9:30

12UG03 7:30-9:30

12UG04 9:30-11:30

12UG05 9:30-11:30

12UG06 9:30-11:30

12UG07 11:30-1:30

12UG08 11:30-1:30

12UG09 11:30-1:30

12UG10 11:30-1:30

12UG11 1:30-3:30

12UG12 1:30-3:30

12UG13 1:30-3:30

12UG14 1:30-3:30

TEAM Time Slot

12UB01 7:30-9:30

12UB02 7:30-9:30

12UB03 7:30-9:30

12UB04 9:30-11:30

12UB05 9:30-11:30

12UB06 9:30-11:30

12UB07 11:30-1:30

12UB08 11:30-1:30

12UB09 11:30-1:30

12UB10 11:30-1:30

12UB11 1:30-3:30

12UB12 1:30-3:30

12UB13 1:30-3:30

12UB14 1:30-3:30

*Each 12U Team is responsible for supplying 1 person for the 2-hour

shift.

*No splitting shifts. 1 person must do the entire shift.