2017/2018 Coach Binder

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1 2017/2018 Coach Binder

2 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!

3 Welcome to AYSO Region 359, Section 10 Area A. Congratulations and welcome to 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 /A Northwest Bakersfield! We hope that your experience with the region will be fun, safe and rewarding. Jason Rushing AYSO Region 359 Regional Commissioner region359commish@yahoo.com

4 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 be a reflection of 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 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. 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, Carolyn Sherman Regional Coach Administrator - Coach Trainer Csherman.region359@gmail.com

5 Region Board Member List Regional Commissioner Jason Rushing Assistant Regional Commissioner Treasurer Natalie Castillo CVPA Nicole Magarrell Regional Secretary Gloria Machuca Regional Statistician Janelle Walker Safety Director Doug Black Coach Administrator Coach Instruction Carolyn Sherman Referee Administrator Referee Instruction Sam Walker Registrar Lisa Lee

6 AYSO Region 359 Dates at a Glance Please continue to review the regional calendar at for updates. Our Coach Team will keep contact with all coaches about upcoming dates. 9/08/2017 Opening Night 8U 9/09/2017 Opening Day 6U - 10U - 12U 9/05/2017 Opening Night 14U 9/09/2017 Opening Weekend 16U - U19 10/07/2017 Picture Day Referee Courses Information: 8U Official: (ADULT ONLY CLASS) August 25 th 6pm 10pm September 1 st 6pm 10pm Basic (Regional) Referee: August 26 th August 29 th and 31 st September 5 th and 7 th Returning Referees: August 24 th August 28 th 8am 5pm 6pm 10pm (both nights are required) 6pm 10pm (both nights are required) 6pm 10pm 6pm 10pm Location: All classes will be held at the Bakersfield Racquet Club, 1660 Pine Street Bakersfield Ca. Direction to the meeting room used will be posted. ****Tentative Invitational Play Dates: 11/10/2017 and 11/12/2017 8U Invitational 11/17/2017, 11/18/2017 and 11/19/ U-12U Invitational 11/07/2017, 11/09/2017, 11/10/2017 and 11/12/ U Invitational 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: Coaches will be ed when they are available.

7 Player Registration Forms / Refunds 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 under the registration tab. Contacting players Contact your players as soon as possible. The Coach needs to contact the registrar if you have any players drop off of the team. Once official documentation of the drop (by the parent) has been receive, 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. the registrar if you need assistance with additional player contact information. Registrar Information Lisa Lee registrar359@rocketmail.com

8 Picture FUN Day Picture Day is Saturday, October 7th, Photo packets will be passed out to coaches prior to Picture Day. Team photo schedule will 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: Childs name and number cannot be listed together on any team banners. Only the name of child or the number can be listed separately.

9 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.*** U08 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 will be required to referee their home games. Each team must fulfill their Volunteer requirements: Each 8U Team will be responsible for 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 -Volunteer Requirement: be responsible for a Basket Donation for Picture Fun Day o Basket Assignments will be posted online in the Team Parent Packet 12U teams -Volunteer Requirements: Picture Fun Day Vendor Support Assignment times will be located in the Team parent Packet posted online. 14U Regional Invitational Requirements 14U will hold standings for the purpose of Invitational seeding only

10 Coach must be certified and trained in the specific age level o 14U Intermediate Clinic Each team must fulfill their referee game requirements 14U Regional Invitational Requirements Continued o Each team will be required to referee two (2) games per week. Each team must fulfill their Volunteer requirements -Volunteer Requirements: Picture Fun Day Check in Booth. 16U/U19 Regional and Area Requirements 16Us & U19s 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 & U19s. 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 / U19 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 conclusion of the season. All Teams/Divisions are required a $ Team Sponsor to be invited to the end of season Regional or 16U/U19 Area Invitational Play. In order to qualify, the Sponsorship must be received by the Region no later than October 27 th to qualify for Invitational Play.

11 2017 Referee Requirements REFEREE S, 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, players, and coaches. If we drive away the new referees every year, we ll just have the same problems next year. We ve all had games where the referee doesn t seem to know what they are doing; however yelling at the referee does not correct the problem. If you believe that the referee is struggling with managing the game, the referee staff welcomes your input. We are proud of our mentoring team who work to build up the skills and confidence of those referees that would benefit from positive and encouraging guidance. If we can support and encourage the new referees we can build a better referee program and save future aggravation. It is our goal to provide a full officiating crew for each and every game played at Region 359. All teams carry the responsibility to provide the necessary volunteer referee(s). Training for all level of games is provided. Should your team not meet this obligation, your team may not have referees for your match. 6U Divisions This division will: Have a coach or parent, who has taken 8U official training This will be a center position. The referee is responsible for officiating each home game (listed first on the schedule) played. 8U Divisions This division will: Supply at least one ADULT trained 8U Official. Must have attended the 8U Official Course in 2016 or This will be a center position. The OFFICIAL is responsible for officiating each home game played. (listed first on the schedule) There will be NO youth referees permitted in the 8U Division. HEAD COACH AND ASSISTANT COACH ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO OFFICIATE IN THIS DIVISION

12 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 has to 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 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. All 8U officials will attend an 8U official training course. The training schedule will be available on the AYSO Region 359 website at 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 and register as a volunteer. Visit 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 to SWalker@mcintoshassoc.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.

13 Referee 10U, 12U or 14U game to get credit CONTINUED 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 in order 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 Referees have to 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 U19 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. For teams to be eligible for Area Invitational, they must have 15 points from refereeing and any requirements from their home region. All games will be played at the Liberty Park (Region 359) and the KCSP (Region 181). 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

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

15 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 all new referees will be provided with all they need to begin refereeing; uniform, whistle etc... Contact Sam Walker Swalker@mcintoshassoc.com if you have any questions or are interested in participating. Program All youth referees will be 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: Sam Walker Swalker@mcintoshassoc.com

16 2017 Youth Referee Application I want to use as a youth referee to supplement the adult referee for my team. The adult referee for my team is. I acknowledge that the youth referee can only referee for my team and only earn one point each week for my team. I also acknowledge the youth referee will not be allowed to referee for my team in post season Invitational and that if the adult referee is not available to referee for the entire post season Invitational Play that my team may not be invited to the Invitational Plays. - Coach s Signature - Team Number - Youth Referee s Signature

17 VOLUNTEER LIST 2017 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 $250 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***

18 TEAM SPONSORSHIPS 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 $250 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). All sponsorship funds MUST be received by October 27 th 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 September 30 th, 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, September 30, This is two 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 AYSO Region 359 Sponsorship Program Form ***PLEASE fill out AYSO Team # and AYSO Team Coach on the Region 359 Sponsorship Program Form PRIOR to handing it out. This will insure 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 Bakersfield, CA 93390

19 Jason Rushing AYSO Region 359 Commissioner AYSO Region 359 Sponsorship Application Dear Sponsor, AYSO Region 359 is proud to be starting our 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 2000 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 AYSO Region 359 Sponsorship Program form to: AYSO Region 359 Attn: Region Treasurer P.O. Box Bakersfield, CA 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, Jason Rushing AYSO Region 359 Commissioner

20 AYSO Region AYSO Region 359 Sponsorship Program The 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: $250 Sponsorship $500 Sponsorship $1000 Sponsorship Your company name may printed on a team banner. (banner provided by team) A sponsorship plaque. Gratitude from AYSO Region 359 participants. $250 sponsorship incentives plus Your company name or logo posted on our AYSO Region 359 website: $500 sponsorship incentives plus Your company banner displayed at Liberty Park for Saturday games throughout our Fall 2017 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 Bakersfield, CA 93390

21 REGION 359 ALLSTAR COACH APPLICATION Application Information Date: Name: Mailing Address: Address: Phone(s): (W) (H) (C) Requested Gender: Age: U EXPERIENCE Years Coaching: Latest AYSO Certification: Advanced Intermediate Youth 12U 10U Year: Other experience you consider relevant to your application to coach in the 2017 All Star program: RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION to: Regional Commissioner Approved / Denied (Regional Commissioner) Date:

22 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

23 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 he 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 best 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 ( Rev 5/03 AMERICA YOUTH SOCCER ORGANIZATION

24 Please review with parents at your team meeting. KIDS ZONE PARENT PLEDGE 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 Rev 5/03 AMERICA YOUTH SOCCER ORGANIZATION

25 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 nonregistered 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.

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27 10U Fun Day Basket Theme Assignment 10UB01 Halloween 10UG01 Tools 10UB02 Gardening 10UG02 Baking Gadgets 10UB03 Exercise 10UG03 Sports 10UB04 Tools 10UG04 Legos 10UB05 Kids Toys 10UG05 Just for Mom 10UB06 Disney 10UG06 Yard Work 10UB07 Kids Toys 10UG07 Baby Toys 10UB08 Just for Dad 10UG08 Spiderman 10UB09 Disney 10UG09 Family Game Night 10UB10 Gardening 10UG10 Travel 10UB11 Books 10UG11 Fast Food 10UB12 Toys 10UG12 Teacher 10UB13 Music 10UG13 Starbuck's 10UB14 Educational 10UG14 Music 10UB15 Office Supplies 10UG15 Popcorn 10UB16 Barbie 10UG16 Sports 10UB17 Sponge Bob 10UG17 First Apartment 10UB18 Tools 10UG18 Bath Time 10UB19 House Cleaning 10UG19 Storage 10UB20 Car Cleaning 10UG20 Music 10UB21 Picnic 10UG21 Sports 10UB22 Tools 10UG22 Couch Potato 10UB23 Kids Toys Assorted 10UB24 Star Wars 10UB25 Fish Tank/Acc. 10UB26 Junk Food Deliver to Roped off Basket Area at Liberty Park in front of the Snack Bar between 7:00-8:00am Saturday

28 8U Fun Day Basket Theme Assignment Deliver to Roped off Basket Area at Liberty Park in front of the Snack Bar between 7:00 8:00am Saturday UG01 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 Romantic 8UG07 Night 8UB7 Books Family Night Out 8UB8 Tools 8UG08 8UG09 Camping 8UB9 Toys 8UG10 Music 8UB10 Gift Cards 8UG11 Housewarming 8UB11 Office Supplies Kitchen Gadgets 8UB12 Barbie 8UG12 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 Kids Toys Assorted 8UG19 Disney 8UB19 8UG20 Gift Cards 8UB20 Gift Cards 8UG21 Road Trip 8UB21 Fish Tank/Acc. 8UG22 Tailgating 8UB22 Tools Outdoor camping 8UG23 Toys 8UB23 8UG24 Games 8UB24 Gift Cards 8UG25 Teddy Bears 8UB25 Movie Night 8UG26 Gardening 8UB26 Date Night 8UB27 8UB28 8UB29 8UB30 Golf Soccer Sports ITunes

29 14U Team Picture Day Volunteer Assignments. Raffle Basket Area *** Please check in to the admin booth West of the Snack Bar TEAM Time Slot 14UG01 11:00-1:00 14UG02 11:00-1:00 14UG03 11:00-1:00 14UG04 1:00-2:00 14UG05 1:00-2:00 14UG06 1:00-2:00 14UG07 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 14UB09 11:00-1:00 *Each 14U Team is responsible for supplying 1 person for the 2 hour shift. *No splitting shifts. 1 person must do the entire shift.

30 12U Picture Day Volunteer Assignments * Check in Assistance **Sign in at the admin booth West of the Snack Bar 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.