Burlingame Region 63 Parent Meeting
Burlingame Region 63 Parent Meeting Summer 2017
Objectives Parents understand: - What’s changed since 2016 - Your role in AYSO’s success - Where to get more info, starting with: www.burlingameayso.org
Agenda • • • • • • •
AYSO Overview Division Guidelines Spectator Conduct Safety & Game Prep Referee Program Volunteering Calendar, Schedule & Next Steps
AYSO Overview
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National organization in 53rd year. Founded in 1964. 80k volunteers, 550k players, 30k+ games each weekend 100% volunteer organization Burlingame AYSO’s 42nd year. Chartered July 15, 1975. – About 1,500 players, 150 teams, 90 games each weekend – 250+ volunteers
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 that promote a fun, family environment based on: • AYSO’s Six Philosophies: – – – – – –
Everyone Plays Balanced Teams Open Registration Positive Coaching Good Sportsmanship Player Development
Calendar Age Registration • Why: Promoted by U.S. Soccer, AYSO’s governing body to align with national teams • How: All divisions have become “younger” • What: Fall birthdays about one-third of each division.
Division Guidelines – 7U/8U • • • • • • • •
Players on field: 4 (3 min.); on team: 12 (Jamboree style) Teams should be split evenly in number and talent Field size is much smaller Throw-ins, toss-ins and dribble-ins allowed No goalkeepers, no offside No referees No slide tackling or headers No score, no standings, no playoffs
Division Guidelines – 10U • • • • • • • • • •
Players on field: 7 (5 minimum). 10 on roster*. Goalkeeper: May play 2 quarters Coaches & players on opposite side of field from parents Referees: 3-person teams + CVP program 25-minute halves, 5-minute halftime Throw-in rule: Enforced Slide tackling: Allowed, but not taught NEW: Headers: Not allowed, not taught NEW: Build-out line Scoring: Lopsided rule when goal differential is more than 4
Division Guidelines – 12U • • • • • • • • • •
Players on field: 9 (6 minimum) Goalkeeper: May play 2 quarters Coaches & players on opposite side of field from parents Referees: 3-person teams + RVP program 30-minute halves, 5-minute halftime Offside/Throw-in laws: Enforced Slide tackling: Allowed NEW: Headers: Not allowed, not taught Misconduct: Verbal instruction, yellow cards, no red cards Scoring: Lopsided rule when goal differential is more than 4
Division Guidelines – 14U • • • • • • • • •
Players on field: 11 (7 minimum) Goalkeeper: May play whole game Coaches & players on opposite side of field from parents Referees: 3-person teams 35-minute halves, 5-minute halftime Offside/Throw-in laws: Enforced Slide tackling & Headers: Allowed Misconduct: Verbal instruction, yellow and red cards Scoring: Lopsided rule when goal differential is more than 4
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Coach/Parent/Referee Team
Coach/Spectator Conduct • Kids are #1 • • • • • •
Fun – not winning – is everything Fans cheer, coaches coach Respect referee decisions Model good sportsmanship No alcohol, drugs, weapons, etc. Address misbehavior immediately
Safety and Game Prep • • • • • • •
Be on time, which means early Help set up, take down, inspect fields Uniform and shin guards No jewelry, splints, braces, hair clips, etc. Prepare for severe/hot weather & hydration Concussion awareness Soccer insurance
Field Safety • No dogs • On turf fields: – Water only – No food – No umbrellas/stakes • On all fields: No adults playing vs. kids
Silent Sunday • Sunday, Oct. 1 – 10U-14U divisions • No cheering, only clapping. • Why? – To foster teamwork, communication, leadership, responsibility – To reduce pressure on players and referees – To remind coaches practice is for instruction, games are showcases – To remind everyone this is about play, learning and fun
Volunteer Referees Keeping the game safe, fair and fun • No experience necessary • Free AYSO training and mentoring • Learn and increase your enjoyment of the game • Contribute to player development • Community involvement
10U Cup Volunteer Point (CVP) System • Each 10U team provides at least one new trained volunteer referee • 9 points earned to qualify for Cup • On-field mentoring • Eligibility info on website
12U Referee Volunteer Point (RVP) System • Each team provides two trained volunteer refs • New referees affiliated with teams • Points awarded toward standings • On-field mentoring • Eligibility info on website
MySoccerLeague.com • Official schedule and standings • Coaches input scores • Instructions at burlingameayso.org
How You Can Help • • • • •
Division Coordinator Volunteer Coordinator Referee Fields RRA & RC
Next Steps • • • • • • •
Sign up to volunteer! Summer camp info on our site Coaches email parents in early August Practices begin as early at August 14 Free clinic information to come Consider hosting a UK coach Opening day: Saturday after Labor Day
More Next Steps • • • •
Picture day: Sept. 17 (Makeup day: Oct. 14) Silent Sunday: Oct. 1 Regular season ends: Oct. 28 Playoffs (Burlingame Cup for 10U-14U): – Oct. 29 (Sunday) through Nov. 5 (Sunday) • Check www.burlingameayso.org • Follow us on Facebook
Objectives Parents understand: - What’s changed since 2016 - Your role in AYSO’s success - Where to get more info, starting with: www.burlingameayso.org
Agenda • • • • • • •
AYSO Overview Division Guidelines Spectator Conduct Safety & Game Prep Referee Program Volunteering Calendar, Schedule & Next Steps
AYSO Overview
• • • •
National organization in 53rd year. Founded in 1964. 80k volunteers, 550k players, 30k+ games each weekend 100% volunteer organization Burlingame AYSO’s 42nd year. Chartered July 15, 1975. – About 1,500 players, 150 teams, 90 games each weekend – 250+ volunteers
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 that promote a fun, family environment based on: • AYSO’s Six Philosophies: – – – – – –
Everyone Plays Balanced Teams Open Registration Positive Coaching Good Sportsmanship Player Development
Calendar Age Registration • Why: Promoted by U.S. Soccer, AYSO’s governing body to align with national teams • How: All divisions have become “younger” • What: Fall birthdays about one-third of each division.
Division Guidelines – 7U/8U • • • • • • • •
Players on field: 4 (3 min.); on team: 12 (Jamboree style) Teams should be split evenly in number and talent Field size is much smaller Throw-ins, toss-ins and dribble-ins allowed No goalkeepers, no offside No referees No slide tackling or headers No score, no standings, no playoffs
Division Guidelines – 10U • • • • • • • • • •
Players on field: 7 (5 minimum). 10 on roster*. Goalkeeper: May play 2 quarters Coaches & players on opposite side of field from parents Referees: 3-person teams + CVP program 25-minute halves, 5-minute halftime Throw-in rule: Enforced Slide tackling: Allowed, but not taught NEW: Headers: Not allowed, not taught NEW: Build-out line Scoring: Lopsided rule when goal differential is more than 4
Division Guidelines – 12U • • • • • • • • • •
Players on field: 9 (6 minimum) Goalkeeper: May play 2 quarters Coaches & players on opposite side of field from parents Referees: 3-person teams + RVP program 30-minute halves, 5-minute halftime Offside/Throw-in laws: Enforced Slide tackling: Allowed NEW: Headers: Not allowed, not taught Misconduct: Verbal instruction, yellow cards, no red cards Scoring: Lopsided rule when goal differential is more than 4
Division Guidelines – 14U • • • • • • • • •
Players on field: 11 (7 minimum) Goalkeeper: May play whole game Coaches & players on opposite side of field from parents Referees: 3-person teams 35-minute halves, 5-minute halftime Offside/Throw-in laws: Enforced Slide tackling & Headers: Allowed Misconduct: Verbal instruction, yellow and red cards Scoring: Lopsided rule when goal differential is more than 4
Players Coaches
ts
fer e
ren
Re
Pa
es
Coach/Parent/Referee Team
Coach/Spectator Conduct • Kids are #1 • • • • • •
Fun – not winning – is everything Fans cheer, coaches coach Respect referee decisions Model good sportsmanship No alcohol, drugs, weapons, etc. Address misbehavior immediately
Safety and Game Prep • • • • • • •
Be on time, which means early Help set up, take down, inspect fields Uniform and shin guards No jewelry, splints, braces, hair clips, etc. Prepare for severe/hot weather & hydration Concussion awareness Soccer insurance
Field Safety • No dogs • On turf fields: – Water only – No food – No umbrellas/stakes • On all fields: No adults playing vs. kids
Silent Sunday • Sunday, Oct. 1 – 10U-14U divisions • No cheering, only clapping. • Why? – To foster teamwork, communication, leadership, responsibility – To reduce pressure on players and referees – To remind coaches practice is for instruction, games are showcases – To remind everyone this is about play, learning and fun
Volunteer Referees Keeping the game safe, fair and fun • No experience necessary • Free AYSO training and mentoring • Learn and increase your enjoyment of the game • Contribute to player development • Community involvement
10U Cup Volunteer Point (CVP) System • Each 10U team provides at least one new trained volunteer referee • 9 points earned to qualify for Cup • On-field mentoring • Eligibility info on website
12U Referee Volunteer Point (RVP) System • Each team provides two trained volunteer refs • New referees affiliated with teams • Points awarded toward standings • On-field mentoring • Eligibility info on website
MySoccerLeague.com • Official schedule and standings • Coaches input scores • Instructions at burlingameayso.org
How You Can Help • • • • •
Division Coordinator Volunteer Coordinator Referee Fields RRA & RC
Next Steps • • • • • • •
Sign up to volunteer! Summer camp info on our site Coaches email parents in early August Practices begin as early at August 14 Free clinic information to come Consider hosting a UK coach Opening day: Saturday after Labor Day
More Next Steps • • • •
Picture day: Sept. 17 (Makeup day: Oct. 14) Silent Sunday: Oct. 1 Regular season ends: Oct. 28 Playoffs (Burlingame Cup for 10U-14U): – Oct. 29 (Sunday) through Nov. 5 (Sunday) • Check www.burlingameayso.org • Follow us on Facebook
