Parents,
In AYSO, boys and girls learn good sportsmanship and self-discipline. They learn how to work together, to sacrifice for the good of the team, to enjoy winning and deal with defeat - all while becoming physically fit and healthy. Best of all, they have fun.
As a parent, you have a special role in contributing to the needs and development of these youngsters. Through your encouragement and good examples, you can help assure the effectiveness of the AYSO program. Additional information can be found at www.soccer.org, the national site for AYSO.
While not a soccer story, the true story depicted in the video at http://www.responsibilityproject.com/films/player/the-home-run/ is a great example of what sportsmanship is all about.
Game modifications by age group ( U stands for under, U5 as example indicates those players who were under 5 as of July 31st):
U5 Program
U6 Program
U8 Program
U10 Program
U12 Program
Parents' Code of Conduct
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Be on time to training and games
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Do not drop your child off at training and games unless you see the coach or his/her assistant
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Pick up your child at the end of a game/practice on time
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Please do not reward your child financially for goals and or wins
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Leave your dog at home, they are not allowed at the park and the mess they can leave behind is not something we want on the field
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Please fulfill the commitments and responsibilities for which you volunteered
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Leave the coaching to the coaches
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Do not yell at your child during games unless they are words of encouragement
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Do not pace the sidelines and yell instructions during a game
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NEVER yell negative comments at the referee. They are volunteers also, and learning the game
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Please make sure your child has an ample supply of water during training and games
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Let your coach know in advance when your child will not be at a game or training session
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Be realistic with your child's abilities
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Please calmly, quietly, and privately discuss any differences you may have with the coach
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Please make sure to respect the rights of the neighbors of the soccer fields
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Understand that AYSO soccer is educational with an emphasis on fun, sportsmanship, rules and technique. Winning is the objective but it’s not everything
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PLEASE MAKE SURE EVERYONE, INCLUDING YOUR CHILD, HAS FUN !
Insurance
All AYSO registered players, coaches, volunteers and referees are covered for accidental bodily injury up to $15,000. This plan pays for only those charges not paid for by another group or individual insurance plan.
The injury must be one sustained while the insured is covered under the policy, is injured while under adult supervision, and is participating in a scheduled game, tournament, practice session, or while traveling under adult supervision to or from a scheduled game, tournament, or practice session.
Claims must be submitted within 90 days from the date of injury. This is the responsibility of the parent or guardian – have your division coordinator call the Safety Director to obtain a form and further assistance.
In the event of severe weather
Games will be played in the rain. Games will only be cancelled due to lightning or severe flooding of the fields.Parents and Coaches are advised to call the region information line regarding cancellation of Saturday games. Please call 696-8889 A update will be on Saturday morning at 6:30 am if possible.. In the case of traveling teams (U14, U16, U19), your coaches will be called by the appropriate AYSO coordinators.
TEAMS NOT SHOWING UP FOR GAMES WILL BE GIVEN A ZERO SPORTSMANSHIP SCORE.
Canceled games will not be made up and game schedules will proceed as noted.
Practices during inclement weather are a coach/team decision, based on AYSO national guidelines.