Bonneville Youth Soccer League Minutes of February 2013 Board Meeting Thursday February 7, 2013, Idaho Falls Activity Center Attendees: Board Members Dean Cook, Eric Langley, Cheri Cook, Scott Staker, Bobbi Tracy, Mike Fish Others Charlie Brizzee Dean Cook called the Board to order for the monthly meeting. Mike Fish made a motion to approve the January 2013 minutes. Motion seconded. Motion passed. Reports. Shootout No Report. Director of Coaching Charlie Brizzee reported: The NSCAA Level 5 E Equivalent course will be offered in Rigby, (near Idaho Falls) on March 14-15 and in Pocatello on March 16 (this is an 18 hr course and you MUST attend all three days to complete your training and receive your coaching license). Registration Deadline is February, February 28 th. If you have the USSF E and are interested in moving to the next level (in our area), you will need to take the NSCAA (Level 5) course and move up from there. If you coach for BYSL, they will cover the cost of the course. Just send your registration form to Bobbi Tracy. Please contact Bobbi Tracy (bltsoccer@cableone.net) for a Registration Form. March 14-16, 2013 DAY DATE TIME CLASSROOM FIELD WORK NOTES Thu March 14 5:30-9:30 PM Rigby Indoor Sports LLC 3937 E. 240 N. Rigby Fri March 15 5:30-9:30 PM Rigby Indoor Sport LLC 3937 E. 240 N. Rigby Sat March 16 9:00AM-4:00PM Highland High Bannock Fields 1800 Bench Rd. Poky Rigby Indoor Sports LLC: 3937 E 240 N, Rigby, ID 83442: Directions: Exit 320 in Rigby (South Exit); Go to 1 st stop light (East 1 st South); East on East 1 st S for approx. 1/3 miles (go under overpass); South on N. Yellowstone Hwy for approximately ¾ mile; Industrial Park on the East side of the road, facility is to the back (East). Charlie presented two (assistant) coaches for approval: Eric Langley, Bandits (U16s) and Brittany Sutton, Odyssey (U13Gs). Bobbi made a motion to approve Eric and Brittany as coaches for the Spring 2013 season. Motion seconded. Motion passed. Charlie also reminded the board that Lauren Winterholler and Mike Elison were approved as coaches PENDING them both taking the next coaching certification course; which will be held on: March 14-16. So they both need to complete this course in order to continue coaching for BYSL. Charlie will remind the head coaches of their team/club that this needs to happen in March. Description of course: This Diploma is strongly partnered with Level 4. The primary focus of the Level 5 Diploma is to assist coaches in their teaching of tactics as applied in small groups. The course discusses the principles of play and the roles of players. Coaches spend time designing a lesson plan. Coaches also see tactics taught in small games and are exposed to a series of different teaching methodologies.
State Cup Dean Cook reported for Jamie Prestwich: There are 79 teams entered into State Cup. 10 of those teams are U18 and will be played the weekend before at Director s Cup in Boise. We should have plenty of parking and hotel rooms for the 69 teams that will be in Idaho Falls over Memorial Day Weekend. YDP Dean Cook reported for Brigham Redd: Brigham is excited about being the new director, and is considering some new options, stay tuned for additional details. But for now, dates and times (and instructions) were in the January Far Post as listed below. Registration Deadline for YDP is: March 9, 2013: BYSL YDP Program--(U6-U10): $50.00, Director: Brigham Redd: 208-757-7262 - brigham.redd@gmail.com; Send YDP Registration Forms & Check: ( BYSL YDP ) to: 2860 Channing Way, Suite 100, Idaho Falls, ID 83404 BYSL YDP U10 March 9: Registration Deadline March 20: U10 Jamboree 5:30-6:45p* March 21: Coaches Meeting - TBA April 1,3,8: U10 Practices April 10: 1 st Game U10 May 22: Last Game of Season All U10 games & practices will be played at Sunnyside Fields (next to EIRMC) on Monday & Wednesdays from April 1 - May 22: 5:30-6:30 pm. U9 YDP August 1, 2003 July 31, 2004 U10 YDP August 1, 2002 July 31, 2003 U9 & U10s use a Size 4 Soccer Ball. Note: Additional games for U10s may be scheduled. You will be notified(by your coach) if that is the case. BYSL YDP U6 & U8 March 9: Registration Deadline March 21: Coaches Meeting - TBA April 2,4,9: Practices U6 & U8 April 11: 1 st Game U6 & U8 May 23: Last Game of Season (NO Jamborees for U6s or U8s.) All games & practices will be held at Sunnyside Fields (next to EIRMC) on Tuesday & Thursdays from April 1 - May 22: 5:30-6:30 pm Is your child a U6 or a U8? Check here to confirm: U5 YDP August 1, 2007 July 31, 2008 U6 YDP August 1, 2006 July 31, 2007 U7 YDP August 1, 2005 July 31, 2006 U8 YDP August 1, 2004 July 31, 2005 U6s & U8s use a Size 3 Soccer Ball. Definition: A Jamboree is an event where players play without being coached. These players are evaluated and placed into a variety of skill categories. The coaches then use these evaluations to create balanced teams! U10 JAMBOREE: All players that are U9 & U10 are requested to be at the 1 ST Church of the Nazarene located at 1900 Grandview (please enter through side (TAN) door) on Wednesday, March 20 from 5:30-6:45 pm. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: YDP is always looking for volunteers. We need at least two individuals (coaches) for each team. We are looking for both head coaches and assistant coaches. This is a GREAT place for our youth to volunteer and/or parents that are interested in helping out but may have limited experience. We ll work with you. If your strength is in the administrative side, we may need help there as well. Please let Brigham know what your interests/strengths are and he ll put you to work. Dean is checking on new goal posts for the U10s. Eric suggested looking at the SKLZ.COM website for several various sizes of portable goals.
U12 Dean Cook reported for Teresa Keim: Teresa has been in contact with the Fall 2012 coaches to see if they were returning this spring: Bobbi, Mark, Kara, Chuck, Heather - Bryce, Mackay, Mike, Eric. They have indicated they will be returning for the Spring 2013 season. Instructions on how the U12 program will work this spring were in the January Far Post and are listed below. Registration Deadline for U12 is: March 9, 2013 BYSL U12 Program--(U11 & U12): FEE: $65.00; Director: Teresa Keim: 569-9220 - keimfam@hotmail.com; Send Registration form & Check (BYSL U12) to: P.O. Box 52121, IF, 83405. RETURNING TEAM/PLAYERS There were eleven (11) U11/U12 teams this fall (2012). If the teams are returning in tack (w/perhaps one or two exceptions) this is what you need to do. Coaches: A Roster and $65.00 per player needs to be submitted to Teresa Keim ASAP after the deadline. Coaches: if you have picked up one or two new players to complete your roster due to attrition, your new player will need ALL the paperwork of a new player, but they will NOT need to attend the Jamboree. (Coaches Mtg 3/21). Returning U12 Players: Checks need to be made out to BYSL U12 (with child s name in memo) for $65.00, and submitted to your coach NO LATER than Saturday, March 9. Definition: A Jamboree is an event where players play without being coached. These players are evaluated and placed into a variety of skill categories. The coaches then use these evaluations to create more balanced teams. A jamboree is set for each season (fall and spring). If your childs DOB falls between these two dates; s/he is: U11 August 1, 2001 July 31, 2002 U12 August 1, 2000 July 31, 2001 Note: U11 & U12s use a Size 4 Soccer Ball NEW TEAM/PLAYERS If you are a new player (or a new team/coach) OR you wish to transfer from your fall team to another team; then here is what you need for the Spring 2013 season. 1. Send Registration Form to U12 Director by the Deadline; along with: a. Check to BYSL U12 for $65.00 b. Signed Player/Parent Code of Conduct: downloaded at byslsoccer.org under forms. c. Birth Certificate (COPY) 2. Attend U12 Jamboree: (March 18 th ) 3. Purchase New Uniform (through coach). U12 JAMBOREE: NEW BYSL players that are U11 & U12 are requested to be at the 1 ST Church of the Nazarene located at 1900 Grandview (please enter through side / TAN door) on Monday, March 18. (PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THROUGH GLASS DOORS.) Girls: 5:30-6:45 pm Boys: 7:00-8:15 pm Please bring: ball, shin guards, tennis shoes, and comfortable clothing. Treasurer Judy Brower s written report indicated that BYSL s Total Liabilities & Equity are $69,393.24. Once all the teams are registered, Judy will collect the reminder of the IYSA and BYSL fees. Registrar Cheri Cook indicated the spring teams that she had registered thus far. She is still missing a handful of teams. The deadline for BYSL registration was January 15 th (or sooner if you were a state cup team.) If your team is not registered, please contact Cheri Cook, ASAP, so your team can get registered.
Far Post The January 2013 issue of the Far Post went out to over 700 households. Hard copies were dropped off at both the Indoor Arena and Kicks & Sticks. The Far Post is also posted on the BYSLSOCCER.ORG website. This issue has TONS of information regarding the Spring 2013 soccer season. If you didn t receive a copy, please download it off the BYSL website, or pick one up at the Indoor Arena or at Kicks & Sticks. The next Far Post is due out in June, 2013. District II The Snake River League Commitment Sheet should have been mailed out to every head coach from U12-U18. (If the coaches did not receive a copy, they can download it off the BYSL website at byslsoccer.org OR they can contact Dean Cook at (pigsrus21@gmail.com) and request a copy of the SRL Commitment Sheet Form. This form is DUE back February 20 th. NOTE: Please pay special attention to the tournament dates you plan on attending and the weekends you are available so they do not conflict. If you have a special request, please be sure to mark it on the form. However, as a friendly reminder, with over 100 teams up and down the valley, including Jackson and Twin Falls teams coming into the mix NOT every request will be able to be honored, (but as District II Scheduler, Dean, will do his best to cover as many special requests as possible). For additional dates of interest pertaining to the Snake River League, please read the front page of the SRL Form word document. Upcoming Referee Courses: (1) USSF Entry Level (Grade 8) 2013: Thursday, Feb 21, 6:00 to 10:00 PM; Friday, Feb 22, 6:00 to 10:00 PM; Thursday, Feb 28, 6:00 to 10:00 PM; Friday, Mar 1, 6:00 to 10:00 PM; Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Activity Center; at 1575 North Skyline Drive: (on the road to the airport). Questions? Contact Jeff Brower 529-2139 (H) or jbrower@cableone.net; Website www.srsoa.org. (2) USSF Entry Level (Grade 8) 2013: BYU-Idaho Smith Building Room 122: Thursday, March 21 st, 6-10pm: Friday, March 22 nd, 6-10pm: Saturday, March 23 rd, 8am Noon, 1-6pm. If interested in attending, contact Peter Stilling, stillingp@gmail.com. Note: Both courses are 16 hours; including 1 hr for the written test and 1 hr to grade it, and finish registration paperwork. Cost is $25 for the Clinic + $40 to certify. ($65); Note: BYSL will REIMBURSE the $65 after completing five (5) BYSL matches. Contact Shel Williams to get scheduled. IYSA Bobbi Tracy reminded the board that a coach in Coeur d Alene has been sanctioned for 2 years for verbal abuse at youth referees during a match and after on Facebook. Be careful of what you say in any public form. Also, as the new season is right around the corner, please remind ALL coaches to be kind to the referees. The state has reported that we had less referees recertify this year throughout the state than ever before. If you are unhappy with a referee, there is a process that you can express your concerns BUT the field (and especially during the game) IS NOT it. Please be kind to your referees. And remember, the referee courses are posted above, you are welcome to come and certify.
New Business No new business. Dean Cook adjourned the meeting. The next BYSL Board meeting will be held Thursday, March February 7 th, at 8pm at the Idaho Falls Activity Center, 1575 N. Skyline Drive. Enter through north entrance, east conference room. (This is a time change from the website due to indoor matches.)
BYSL ANNOUNCEMENTS FEBRUARY 1. Registrar There are still a handful of teams that have NOT registered with either Cheri Cook (523-6776). If you haven t registered, please get your paperwork into one of them ASAP. The registration deadline was January 15 th. PAST DUE! 2. 2. District II The Snake River League Commitment Sheet should have been mailed out to every head coach from U12-U18. (If the coaches did not receive a copy, they can download it off the BYSL website at byslsoccer.org OR they can contact Dean Cook at (pigsrus21@gmail.com) and request a copy of the SRL Commitment Sheet Form. This form is DUE back February 20 th. NOTE: Please pay special attention to the tournament dates you plan on attending and the weekends you are available so they do not conflict. If you have a special request, please be sure to mark it on the form. However, as a friendly reminder, with over 100 teams up and down the valley, including Jackson and Twin Falls teams coming into the mix NOT every request will be able to be honored, (but as District II Scheduler, Dean, will do his best to cover as many special requests as possible). For additional dates of interest pertaining to the Snake River League, please read the front page of the SRL Form word document. Upcoming Referee Courses: (1) USSF Entry Level (Grade 8) 2013: Thursday, Feb 21, 6:00 to 10:00 PM; Friday, Feb 22, 6:00 to 10:00 PM; Thursday, Feb 28, 6:00 to 10:00 PM; Friday, Mar 1, 6:00 to 10:00 PM; Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Activity Center; at 1575 North Skyline Drive: (on the road to the airport). Questions? Contact Jeff Brower 529-2139 (H) or jbrower@cableone.net; Website www.srsoa.org. (2) USSF Entry Level (Grade 8) 2013: BYU-Idaho Smith Building Room 122: Thursday, March 21 st, 6-10pm: Friday, March 22 nd, 6-10pm: Saturday, March 23 rd, 8am Noon, 1-6pm. If interested in attending, contact Peter Stilling, stillingp@gmail.com. Note: Both courses are 16 hours; including 1 hr for the written test and 1 hr to grade it, and finish registration paperwork. Cost is $25 for the Clinic + $40 to certify. ($65); Note: BYSL will REIMBURSE the $65 after completing five (5) BYSL matches. Contact Shel Williams to get scheduled.
3. Director of Coaching Charlie Brizzee reported: The NSCAA Level 5 E Equivalent course will be offered in Rigby, (near Idaho Falls) on March 14-15 and in Pocatello on March 16 (this is an 18 hr course and you MUST attend all three days to complete your training and receive your coaching license). Registration Deadline is February 28 th. NOTE: If you have the USSF E and are interested in moving to the next level, you will need to take the NSCAA (Level 5) course and move up from there. If you coach for BYSL, they will cover the cost of the course. Rigby Indoor Sports LLC: 3937 E 240 N, Rigby, ID 83442: Directions: Exit 320 in Rigby (South Exit); Go to 1 st stop light (East 1 st South); East on East 1 st S for approx. 1/3 miles (go under overpass); South on N. Yellowstone Hwy for approximately ¾ mile; Industrial Park on the East side of the road, facility is to the back (East). March 14 & 15, 5:30-9:30 pm. Highland High School and Bannock Soccer Fields (Highland HS: 1800 Bench Rd.): March 16, 9-4 pm, @ Highland High School and/or Bannock Fields. Description of course: This Diploma is strongly partnered with Level 4. The primary focus of the Level 5 Diploma is to assist coaches in their teaching of tactics as applied in small groups. The course discusses the principles of play and the roles of players. Coaches spend time designing a lesson plan. Coaches also see tactics taught in small games and are exposed to a series of different teaching methodologies. NOTE: BSYL coaches MUST have an E license in order to coach. New coaches have a one year grace period to get their license. (FYI: Lauren Winterholler and Mike Elison; have been approved to coach for Jan 2013 PENDING their taking this upcoming course.) Please contact Bobbi Tracy (bltsoccer@cableone.net) for a Registration Form. 4. Registration Deadline for YDP is: March 9, 2013: BYSL YDP Program--(U6-U10): $50.00; Director: Brigham Redd: 208-757-7262 - brigham.redd@gmail.com; Send YDP Registration Forms (& Check: BYSL YDP) to:; 2860 Channing Way, Suite 100, Idaho Falls, ID 83404. (Registration Forms can be downloaded at BYSLSOCCER.ORG under forms.) 5. Registration Deadline for U12 is: March 9, 2013: BYSL U12 Program--(U11 & U12): FEE: $65.00; Director: Teresa Keim: 569-9220 - keimfam@hotmail.com; Send Registration form & Check (BYSL U12) to: P.O. Box 52121, IF 83405. (Registration Forms can be downloaded at BYSLSOCCER.ORG under forms.)
6. Reminder: With the upcoming Spring season right around the corner, this is a reminder to ALL BYSL coaches; please be kind to your referees. You don t need to agree with them, but you do need to respect them. Please DO NOT YELL at them. The referee attrition this year is at an all time high. There are a couple of options to express your concerns, 1) contact Mark Oliver, Jeff Brower, or Bobbi Tracy (referee mentors/evaluators), or take the referee course; BUT NOT at the field and certainly NOT during the game. For additional details, please check out the BYSL website or the January issue of the Far Post. (Far Posts can be downloaded off the BYSL Website). WWW.BYSLSOCCER.ORG