We cannot guarantee practice days and times. If you have multiple children playing in our program we will try to accommodate to place them on the same practice nights but that may not be possible based on the volunteer coaches schedule. Remember, if you volunteer to head coach YOU get to pick your practice nights and times. We will only pair up the coach and assistant coaches. NO other requests will be honored.
We will NOT switch players to different teams based upon practice schedules. Only siblings residing in the same household and of the same age group and gender will be guaranteed to be on the same team. One head coach and one assistant coach will also have their children paired together. If scheduling requires a choice between practices and games, games will take priority and all schedules are weather permitting. For fall season practices usually start in September and for Spring season in March.
Normally, all U5-U8 practices take place between pm to pm, all UU12 practices take place between pm and UU19 take place between pm. Times are estimates and are dependent upon Coach, but these are general time frames. Equipment: You will need to supply shin guards, cleats, a soccer ball and water bottle. By registering for any of our programs, you acknowledge that you have read our Code of Conduct and agree to be bound by it.
All refunds requests must be made in writing and postmarked by July 1 for Fall season and January 1 for Spring season and mailed to:. AYSO Region Note: Depending on the registration numbers, age groups including but not limited to the U and U Divisions may be combined.
Ages: Players must be born between the years of and years old. New Users. Existing Users. Prescription goggles, such as the type used by racquetball players, are also permitted subject to the approval of the Referee prior to the start of the match. Spectacle guards made of plastic or other hard material are not permitted.
AYSO does not prohibit the use of mouth guards. Players wearing mouth guards should not be prevented from participating in practice or games. Jewelry, including earrings, of any kind worn in any visible body piercing or any hard replacement stud used when the jewelry is not being worn must be removed before the player is allowed to participate in a practice or game.
Covering the jewelry or hard replacement stud with tape, padding or bandage is not sufficient; the jewelry or hard replacement stud must be removed before playing.
Subject to approval of the Referee, various soft, flexible materials that present no danger to the player or other players may be used to keep recent body piercings open for participation during games.
In the case of visible taped-over or bandaged suspected piercings, Referees must not ask players to lift or remove articles of clothing or bandages. It is acceptable however, to ask a player if the tape or bandages is covering an earring. The Referee must accept the answer provided, regardless of suspicion and if in the opinion of the Referee, the item is deemed to be dangerous, the player will not be allowed to participate on that day. Coaches have the responsibility of not allowing players wearing jewelry to participate in practices or games.
Coaches and Referees are role models and should avoid wearing jewelry, earrings and hard replacement studs during practices or games. Players are generally not permitted to wear hats, but items used to secure hair such as sweatbands, bandanas, scarves, etc. Players may be allowed to wear soft hats or caps without hard brims if the weather is inclement.
Goalkeepers may wear a soft brimmed hat or cap. In addition to the above requirements the brim must also be made of a soft material and must be approved by the Referee. Baseball-style caps with hard brims are not acceptable even if worn backwards. These items should be a neutral color free of inappropriate design, logo or meaning. They must not constitute a danger to the player or to other players and must be approved by the Referee. Referees may allow a player to wear a hat with a soft brim and otherwise not dangerous to the player or other players if, indeed, the player is known to be unusually susceptible to skin cancer from exposure to the sun or the head garment is required by the players religion.
The acceptable length and shape or adornment of fingernails is up to the good judgment of the Referee.
In general, long or fake fingernails are not to be considered dangerous by themselves. However, the use of such as a deterrent should be sanctioned according to the severity of use. Soccer shoes and shinguards made by any established soccer equipment manufacturer are acceptable.
Other shoes are acceptable if, in the opinion of the Referee, they are not dangerous to the player wearing them or to another player and the shinguards afford the player a reasonable degree of protection. A piece of cardboard rolled up newspaper or similar makeshift items do not constitute proper shinguards. The Referee must inspect all cleats to ensure there are no sharp edges; this is especially important for aluminum and nylon cleats.
Players are not allowed to wear their shinguards over their stockings and then roll the stockings down over the shinguards. The shinguards must be worn completely under the stockings. It has been perpetuated that toe cleats are illegal in soccer. This may have developed from the fact that some players new to the game felt they should wear cleats for soccer games and showed up in baseball shoes which often have cleats on the toe.
Many styles of soccer shoes are now on the market and some of them have cleat configurations that wrap across the toe. A blanket statement that toe cleats are not allowed is too narrow. The myth that metal cleats are not legal is also not uncommon. Metal cleats usually aluminum are acceptable, but the Referee must inspect all types of cleats on shoes to ensure that there are no burrs or sharp edges and, if they exist, burrs or sharp edges must be removed before the player is allowed to participate.
The Referee must examine the particular footwear in question and determine if it presents any unreasonable danger to the participants.
Although Law 4 states that jerseys must have sleeves, it is still the position of both USSF and AYSO that no individual or team should be kept from playing because their jerseys do not have sleeves. Players are also not prohibited from rolling or tying up jersey sleeves provided it is done in a safe manner. AYSO neither endorses nor refutes the claims of companies which produce products intended to increase player safety.
It is the responsibility of the Referee to examine the specific piece of equipment in question and then make a decision regarding whether or not it presents any danger to the player themselves or to other players.
Face masks similar to the type hockey goalies or football players wear are not allowed for goalkeepers or field players because they are constructed of hard material and would pose a danger to other players. Players may be allowed to wear soft hats or caps without brims. Goalkeepers may wear a brimmed hat or cap. Supplemental items worn for adornment are generally not permitted. Items the Referee believes are not dangerous to the player or to other players and serve the purpose of hair control, perspiration absorption or to conform to religious requirements are permitted.
These items should be a neutral color and be free of inappropriate design, logo or meaning. Goalkeepers are traditionally allowed to wear gloves. Other players may also wear gloves if, in the opinion of the Referee, the equipment poses no danger. Is a female player allowed to use her hands to protect her chest? This may happen unexpectedly during play or from a free kick when they are positioned as defensive players in a wall commonly seen at upper levels of play.
Referees are charged with determining whether or not the contact of ball and hand was to control the ball or for self-protection. The same would be true for male players who used their hands or arms to CONTROL a ball which was about to hit them in the face or groin area. A full size soccer team has 11 players on the field. But smaller-sided teams for younger children allow more touches on the ball and a more successful soccer learning environment.
This is a similar environment to where many of the greatest soccer players in the world developed their skills. These are things you will already be doing if your child is on the team, so take it one more step and help the entire team operate more smoothly! Every coach needs help arranging snacks and water for games, making calls when rain or snow makes practice impractical, and keeping an energetic team in line on the sidelines.
Assisting with these and other tasks help make a difference for a whole team! These include:. We continually strive to create a safe environment for our players and volunteers, so they can enjoy a happy and healthy soccer experience. Certification helps ensure every AYSO child will be treated with understanding, compassion, and respect. Kids Zone — Kids Zone is a dynamic program targeted to eliminate negative sideline behavior.
Kids Zone buttons and signs are distributed throughout the Region and parents are asked to sign the Kids Zone Pledge promising to behave within the guidelines of the program.
The Volunteer Protection Act of — This law grants immunity from certain types of prosecution for volunteers who meet its requirements. In order to receive full protection under the law, AYSO volunteers need must: 1. Good sportsmanship is one of the fundamentals of any sport. It is simply showing courtesy and respect for all involved in the game. AYSO has always encouraged good sportsmanship in our programs.
AYSO strongly encourages our Regions to promote good sportsmanship throughout our inclusive and dynamic programs. Elements of our programs may vary from Region to Region, but all define the conduct of players, coaches, referees, and even parents. We strive to educate our Regions and all AYSO volunteers to know what is expected of them when it comes to good sportsmanship.
It needs to be taught, encouraged and demonstrated. Let the coaches coach and the referees ref! Coaches and referees are usually parents too. They need your support, too, so avoid refereeing from the sidelines and please refrain from coaching during games and practices. Our referees and coaches are important for fun, fair and safe games.
Treat them and their calls fairly and respectfully. Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from youth sporting activities. Be Enthusiastic And Supportive Let children set their own goals and play the game for themselves.
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