AYSO Preseason Newsletter FALL 2018 Checklists & Important Dates Frequently Asked Questions About AYSO Complex Rules Kids Zone AYSO Code of Conduct Game of Soccer Playground Soccer Dick s TSHQ App Meet Your Regional Board More Volunteer Opportunities AYSO Region 969 Call Or Text 741-AYSO (741-2976) www.ayso969.org Email: contact@ayso969.org Facebook: www.facebook.com\ayso969
FALL 2018 Checklists & Important Dates IMPORTANT DATES Save 20% at Dick s Sporting Goods in Midwest City on 8/25-8/26 & 9/8-9/9 Parent Orientation: 8/30 & 9/4 @6-7PM (Del City Community Center 3701 SE 15th St., Del City, OK 73115) Coach Meeting & Clinic: 9/8 @ 9AM (Howard Memorial Baptist Church 4216 E Reno Ave, OKC, OK 73117) Coach Player Contact Deadline: 9/12 Complex Clean Up: 9/15 @ 9AM Referee Meeting & Clinic: 9/15 @ 9AM (Howard Memorial Baptist Church) Playground Parent Meeting: 9/13 @ 6:30 (Del City Community Center) Uniform Pickup: 9/11, 9/13, 9/18 & 9/20 @6PM-6:30PM by Concession Stand Team Pictures: Ask Coach! Schedules Available Online: 9/19 Beginners Referee Clinic: 9/22 First Day of Games: 9/22 Elk Shoot Out: 9/29 Last Day of Games: 11/10 Tournament: 11/17 PLAYGROUND: 4U Playground T-Shirt (provided by AYSO). Shin guards (required). Any color. Any style. Soccer socks (not provided). Any color. Any style. Water bottle (optional). Soccer ball (optional see chart below). Soccer cleats (preferred any athletic shoe will work). SOCCER BALL SIZE Size 3 (4U/6U/8U) Size 4 (10U/13U) Size 5 (18U) CORE: 6U/8U/10U/13U/18U Reversible jersey, socks and shorts (provided by AYSO). Shin guards (required). Any color. Any style. Water bottle (optional). Soccer ball (optional see chart above). Extra socks (optional). Soccer cleats (preferred any athletic shoe will work). August 25 th August 26 th September 8 th September 9 th AYSO Region 969 4570 E. Reno Avenue Del City, OK 73115 Call/Text: 405-741-AYSO (2976) E-mail: contact@ayso969.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/ayso969 Website: www.ayso969.org
Frequently Asked Questions When do the coaches get their teams? Rosters are given to coaches at the Coach Meeting & Clinic. We ask coaches to contact their players by the following Wednesday. What should I do if my coach hasn t called by Wednesday? First, check all forms of contact: missed calls, voicemail, text, and email. If your child has not been contacted, then text (405) 741-2976 or email contact@ayso969.org starting on Thursday. When and where are practices and games? All practices and games are at our AYSO Soccer Complex (see map below). Each coach sets the practice days and time. Please do not panic if you see teams practicing and your child has not been called. Not all teams begin practice at the same time. How often are practices and games? Practices are held 1-2 times per week, which are determined by the coach. Games are scheduled on Saturdays. How long are practices? Typically, practices are between 30-90 minutes long. Young players will practice 30-60 minutes. All Playground activities (practice & scrimmages) are 60-75 minutes and are scheduled on Saturdays. What do players wear to practice? Typical practice attire is shorts and a t-shirt (or sweatshirt for cooler weather). Players should wear their cleats and MUST wear their shin guards with socks pulled up to completely cover the shin guards. Additionally, please remove all metal hair accessories, jewelry, and/or hair beads. This is a safety issue. What do players wear to games? Each player must be dressed as follows for official games: Playground Players (3 & 4 year old s): Wear the AYSO issued t-shirt tucked into any shorts and athletic shoes (no toe cleats). Players MUST wear their shin guards with socks pulled up to completely cover the shin guards. Core Players (5 18 year old s): Wear the reversible jersey (red/home & blue/away), shorts, and socks sold by AYSO Region 969. Also, players MUST wear their shin guards with socks pulled up to completely cover the shin guards. In cooler weather, wear long sleeves under jersey, gloves, and/or ear muffs. Where and when do we get a uniform? Parent Orientation is the first opportunity! If unable to attend, come to one of the Uniform Pick-Ups. If still unable to receive uniform, come to the concession stand at least 1 hour before your first game. The uniforms for players that sign up after the regular season has begun may not be in stock, so please allow time for those uniforms to be ordered. Where do we get a ball, cleats and shin guards? Dick s Sporting Goods in Midwest City! Coupons are available at checkout on our saving weekends. The more the coupon is used, the more they will donate to our region. Coach/Ref Clinic How do I know if the complex is ever closed? In the event of inclement weather, your Regional Board will decide whether to close the complex to all practices and games. To check on the status of the fields: Call (405) 741-2976, or Visit www.facebook.com/ayso969, or Visit www.ayso969.org S U N N Y L A N E I-40 AYSO Complex Reno SE 15th S O O N E R
About AYSO AYSO VISION To provide world class youth soccer programs that enrich children s lives. AYSO Mission To develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs which promote a fun, family environment based on AYSO s six philosophies. AYSO s Philosophies Everyone Plays : Our program s goal is for kids to play soccer, so we mandate that every player on every team must play at least 50 percent of every game. It s no fun to spend the game on the bench and that s no way to learn soccer. Balanced Teams: Each year we form new teams as evenly balanced as possible because it s more fun and a better learning experience when teams of similar ability play. It allows for each player to gain the experience of a wide variety of teammates of different skill levels. Open Registration: Our program is open to all children between 3 and 19 years of age who want to register and play soccer. Interest and enthusiasm are the only criteria for playing. There are no elimination try-outs, and nobody gets cut. Positive Coaching: Encouragement of player effort provides for greater enjoyment for the players and leads to better-skilled and better-motivated players. A coach can be one of the most influential people in a child s life, so AYSO requires they create a positive experience for every boy and girl. Good Sportsmanship: We strive to create a positive environment based on mutual respect rather than a win-at-all-costs attitude, and our program is designed to instill good sportsmanship in every facet of AYSO. Player Development: We believe that all players should be able to develop their soccer skills and knowledge to the best of their abilities, both individually and as members of a team, in order to maximize their enjoyment of the game. Complex Rules No smoking/vaping allowed. No pets allowed. Obey all traffic signs. Especially the ONE WAY sign! Parking lot speed limit is 12 MPH. No alcoholic beverages are allowed. Obey the Kids Zone Rules. (See next page) We reserve the right to excuse anyone who does not follow the rules.
Kids Zone Kids Zone The national media has focused on the negative, even violent, behavior of players, coaches and parents involved in youth sports. As part of AYSO s education agenda, Kids Zone is a dynamic program targeted to eliminate negative sideline behavior. It is aimed toward producing a thoroughly positive impact on everyone involved in youth soccer. To execute this program, three basic elements are involved: 1) The Sign. A large sign, which lists positive behavior standards, will be posted at the entrance of participating fields. Parents and spectators who will abide by these standards are welcome all others are not. 2) ) The Pledge. We request AYSO parents to sign a pledge that holds them to the Kids Zone standards. 3) The Video. This is a 12-minute documentary that introduces AYSO s principles and its Kids Zone action plan to new participants. Viewers will also watch another parent intervene to change another parent s negative behavior. As a support to these elements, we also have a special Kids Zone Promise. It s a simple pledge, but we encourage all AYSO members to consider these words: I promise to Honor the Game. I will respect all participants, encourage good sportsmanship and keep soccer fun. Play It Safe Safety is a big part of keeping things fun. Here are a few safety tips to keep in mind: Buddies Advise your child never to leave a practice or game alone. Walk with two buddies whenever possible. Goal Posts NEVER let your children play on soccer goals. Portable goals have been known to tip over when people play on them, resulting in serious injury and even death. Code Word If you normally pick your child up from the field, but have to send someone else, use a code word. That way, if someone comes up and says, Your mother sent me to pick you up, but they don t have the code word you and your child have established, your child knows not to go with the stranger. WATCH THE VIDEO www.ayso969.org
AYSO Code of Conduct As a parent, you play a special role in contributing to the needs and development of youngsters. Through your encouragement and good example, you can help all the boys and girls learn good sportsmanship and self-discipline. In AYSO, young people learn to work together, to sacrifice for the good of the team, to enjoy winning and deal appropriately with defeat - all while becoming physically fit and healthy. Best of all, they have fun. Support Your Child Supporting your child by giving encouragement and showing interest in their team is very important. Help your child work toward skill improvement and good sportsmanship in every game. Teach your child that hard work and an honest effort are often more important than victory - that way your child will always be a winner despite the outcome of the game! Always Be Positive Parents serve as role models for their children. Be aware of this fact and work to be a positive role model. Applaud good plays by your child's team as well as good plays by the opposing team. Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from youth sports. Remember: Your Child Wants To Have Fun Remember that your child is the one playing soccer, not you. It's very important to let children establish their own goals - to play the game for themselves. Take care not to impose your own standards and goals on them. Don't put too heavy a burden on your child to win games. Surveys reveal that 72% of children would rather play for a losing team than ride the bench for a winning team. Children play for the fun of playing. Reinforce Positive Behavior Positive reinforcement is the best way to help your child achieve their goals and overcome their natural fear of failure. Nobody likes to make mistakes. If your child does make one, remember it's all part of learning, so encourage your child's efforts and point out the good things your child accomplished. Don't Be A Sideline Coach Or Referee AYSO coaches and referees are usually parents just like you. They volunteer their time to help make your child's soccer experience a positive one. They need your support, too. That means refrain from coaching or refereeing from the sidelines. In a volunteer organization like AYSO there's always an opportunity to take your interest in coaching or refereeing to the next level and become one yourself!
Game of Soccer Soccer is a simple game. It requires a field, a ball, two teams of players and their equipment and a referee. Soccer is played by two teams on a rectangular field approximately the size of a football field. Smaller fields may be used for younger players. The game is played in two halves of equal length. The length of each half is determined by the age of the children playing. Physical size is not an important factor in becoming a skilled and successful soccer player. Because of the game s pace, every child participates in the action while on the field. Soccer Skills The sport involves several basic skills: passing, shooting, dribbling and controlling the ball. These skills can be learned at any age, and a dedicated soccer player works continually to improve them. Passing Passing is playing the ball to a teammate or to a space where a teammate can run to the ball. A player may lightly tap the ball to a teammate several feet away or kick it strongly to move it down the field. The ball may scoot along the ground or may be kicked into the air. Most players use two types of kicks to pass to a teammate or shoot towards the goal. One is the instep drive which is a powerful kick. The other kick is called a push pass. Performed using the inside of the foot, the push pass is much more accurate than the instep drive but is less powerful. Dribbling Dribbling is transporting the ball under control from one area to another. Soccer players cannot use their hands. Players dribble the ball with their feet, using light taps on the ball to move it along the ground. Controlling Controlling is receiving the ball in flight or on the ground, and then controlling it by either dribbling or passing the ball to teammates. There are many ways to control a ball: (1) allow it to hit the chest at an angle that deflects the ball to the ground where it can be controlled; (2) allow it to hit the thigh or bent knee to deflect the ball to the ground where it can be controlled; or (3) use the foot to receive/control the ball. Heading AYSO and United Soccer Federation has issued new guidelines either banning or limiting heading the ball depending on their age. We will be sending emails and updated training for the coaches regarding this new law of the game. Questions? Send email to contact@ayso969.org!
This program was designed by child development and soccer experts to give your child a foundation for sports success. Your player will hop, skip, jump, run, throw, balance, kick and play. Playground (4U) is a unique program designed to develop children by focusing on improving a child s Fundamental Motor Skills (FMS) in a fun, parent participatory atmosphere utilizing age appropriate activities, and storybook adventures. It is a 7-8- week soccer-based skills development program for players age 3-4 who would like to have fun in a soccer environment. Great Introduction to Soccer Age Appropriate Skill Development 7-8 weekly 60-75 Minute High-Energy Fun Activities Playground T-Shirt and Secondary Insurance Included Heavy on Motor Skills. Light on Competitive Soccer. This is NOT a mini World Cup experience. Don t expect 60 minutes of soccer games. Let your little one learn the beautiful game the right way. During the game, one parent from each team will be selected to act as the game supervisors for the week. These parents should only be required to keep the game going. All other parents should be encouraged to cheer positively and refrain from coaching (giving directions) from the sideline. This is the time for the kids to play LET THEM! Playground Parent Meeting September 13 th @ 6:30PM at the Del City Community Center (3701 SE 15 th Street, Del City, OK 73115). Meet Coaches Playground Information Game Day Adventure Info T-Shirt Pick-Up Game Day Adventure Starts: 9/22. Ends 11/10. All activities will be on Saturdays at 10:30AM. Coach Tim Rossiter E-mail: tim@ayso969.org Phone: (405) 741-2976 Coach Rachel Sylvester E-mail: u4@ayso969.org Phone: (585) 205-5860
Welcome to the Dick s Team Sports HQ App! This app will allow you to view your calendar of events and communicate with other participants and volunteers on your team(s)! In order to download the app, you will want to go to the app store on your phone. You can search for Dick s TSHQ or Dick s Team Sports. (see below for more help) Once downloaded, the app will appear on your phone as Dick s TSHQ. You will log in using the same username/password as you used for soccer sign up. If you have questions or need help, please text (405) 741-2976. Download the App for Android Download the App for iphone Visit www.ayso969.org for detailed instructions! MOBILE APP
Meet Your Regional Board Regional Commissioner Tim Rossiter tim@ayso969.org (405) 741-2976 ext. 4 Coach Administrator Adam Sylvester adam@ayso969.org (405) 293-2976 Referee Administrator Mitch Nauman mitch@ayso969.org (405) 230-7714 Treasurer Peter Sherwin peter@ayso969.org Registrar & Volunteer Coordinator Kristin Rossiter volunteer@ayso969.org (405) 458-0496 Child & Volunteer Protection Advocate Corinne Williams corinne@ayso969.org Sponsor Coordinator Brad Edgar brad@ayso969.org Field Engineer Rich Moio rich@ayso969.org Uniform Coordinator Holly Keller holly@ayso969.org Secretary Kara White contact@ayso969.org More Volunteer Positions* Head Coach Responsible for running the team practices and making line ups at games. No experience needed! We have FREE training including online courses, clinic and training manuals to help you along the way. Assistant Coach Responsible for assisting the Head Coach. No experience needed! Complete the FREE training just like the head coach and cover for the head coach when he/she is not available. Referee Knowledge of the game is helpful! We offer FREE training including online course, clinic and pamphlets. We now have a beginner s clinic too! Simply start in 6U or 8U and do just a few games this season. You are more than welcome to referee your child s game. Complex Grounds Keeper Team Upkeep of the complex including mowing, trash, bathroom, & gardening. Field Lining Team Setting up the size in the beginning of the season and lining of assigned fields during the season. Contact your Field Engineer for more information. Concession Stand Worker Help to raise money for the program by serving food at soccer games. Board Support This is a general support for board members. You will help take the load off the region board member, so they can spend more time with their families.