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REGION 60 PUBLICATION
TOUCHLINE
ESTABLISHED 1975
Everyone Plays®, Balanced Teams, Open Registration, Positive Coaching, Good Sportsmanship, Player Development
VOLUME 31 ISSUE 3
visit us online at ayso60.org
The Perfect Game
OCTOBER 7, 2017
Do you want to know the secret to a perfect AYSO game? I can tell you. There’s a great scene in the movie, “Remember the Titans”. I know it’s the wrong kind of football, but stay with me. David Jones Regional Commissioner
It’s halftime of the state championship game. Big Julius says, “Now, I ain’t saying that I’m perfect, ‘cause I’m not. And I ain’t gonna never be. None of us are. But we have won every single game we have played till now. So this team is perfect. We stepped out on that field that way tonight. And, uh, if it’s all the same to you, Coach Boone, that’s how we want to leave it.” There is a team at every AYSO game that can help make that game perfect. But a lot of people don’t even know it’s there. It’s the AYSO team. The AYSO team is Coaches, Parents, and Referees working together to make sure the game is Fun, Fair, and SAFE for our kids. The AYSO team has four simple rules. 1. Work together 2. Help each other 3. Protect each other 4. Do our best The triangle is a fundamentally strong shape, and it represents how our kids are surrounded and protected by the AYSO team members… as long as we work together! Here’s another secret. I’m not perfect. I make mistakes – a lot – as a coach; as a referee;
even as a dad. Some of them are small. Some of them are big. But that doesn’t matter. Because if we all work together – coaches, parents, and referees – our team can be perfect. Our games can be perfect. And our kids can have the perfect soccer experience they deserve. So, be part of the team. Help keep soccer Fun, Fair, and SAFE for our kids! The basic rules for Silent Saturday are: 1. No one off the field may say anything aloud to anyone on the field. Signs and rally towels and other silent means of expressing support for the team are encouraged. 2. Coaches may not yell any direction to players. They can talk to players who are off the field to prepare them for when they return to the game. (There are some exceptions for the younger divisions. These will be communicated directly to the coaches in those divisions.) 3. Referees will help ensure that everyone is following directions and is abiding by the spirit of Silent Saturday, and may gently correct behavior if necessary.
Almost There! Thanks to your great efforts, we have raised $19,791.00-- just $459 short of our sponsorship target! It’s not easy to ask for donations, but almost every team participated. Every team in division’s 6UG, 8UB, 12UB, 14UB, turned in sponsorships on picture day. The Flame Throwers (12UG06) are our best fundraisers, raising a total $1,675 from several donors. Donations varied from a few dollars to $1,000. We are specially grateful to our gold, silver and bronze donors: Gold Sponsor ($1,000)
Commerce Casino thanks to the Punishers (8UB13) Silver Sponsor ($500)
Gensun Casual
thanks to the Dabbers (8UB05) Silver Sponsor ($500)
Dr. Garry L. Regier
thanks to the Purple Ninjas (10UG04) Thanks also to our Bronze Sponsors, who include: 25 Dreams; Ali Taheripour; AS Roma; Ayala Family; Barnes & Thornburg LLP; BMS Builders; Chonitos Mexican Restaurant; Christian Panes; Christopher J. Rafalski Opt Inc; Cielito Lindo Taquitos; Coach Maro; Coach Andrew Ho; Coach James Demus; Coach John Ramos; Coach Kevin Leroy; Coach Pat Carey; Coach Reynaldo Aguilar; Coach Ronnell Davis; CyberSurance; Diamond Dragons; Emerald Rev-
olution; Exova; F.F. Gomez, Inc.; FJ Engineering + Design; Flames; Golden Image Autobody, Inc; Grand Prix Tire; High Tech Diagnostic and Repair; Hsieh Law Corp / Konell Ruggiero; IC Property Management Corp; Kotai Realty; Las Casas Realty, Inc; Lightning Cheetahs; Longo Toyota & Lexus; Maldonado Family; ManRealty; McDonalds - Alhambra; NATCA ZLA; Nightwings; Parents of Arctic Wolves; Purple Diamonds; Rainbow Unicorns; Red Ninjas; Sergio’s Taco; Soto Family; Tamayo & Associates; The Hayes Law Firm, APC; The Troopers; Twohey’s Restaurant; Unlimited Environmental, Inc.; and several others who wished to remain anonymous. It’s never too late to give. Corporate and individual sponsorships are needed to provide affordable fun for everyone. So please continue to invite sponsorships and pass on their contributions to Permit & Sponsorship Coordinator Velvet Carranza.
Please Be a Courteous and Careful Driver Drive slowly and watchfully. Please watch for children, who may suddenly enter the street from behind a parked car. Treat the roadways in and around the park like lanes in a parking lot. Give one or more short warning “toots” on your horn before backing up. Observe Parking Restrictions Park only in designated spots. We have heard about, and seen, cars parked in loading zones, in the access area between parking spaces for the disabled, along red curbs and in front of driveways. Please be aware the Alhambra Police Department will ticket and may tow your car. Please don't ruin a beautiful Soccer Saturday. Drive and park with care.
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PHOTO CAPTIONS 1. 08UB: 01 Raptors (Black) vs. 04 Geckos (Lemon) 2. 08UB: 08 Wild Cheetahs (Turquoise) vs. 10 Green Warriors (Teal) 3. 10UB: 02 Fire Ants (Red) vs. 05 Running Noses (Lime) 4. 10UB: 02 Fire Ants (Red) vs. 06 Lightning Cheetahs (Gold) 5. 10UB: 10 L.A. Strikers (Royal Blue) vs. 11-Alhambra Strikers (Purple) 6. 14UB; 02 2 Fast (Silver) vs. 03 (Navy) 7. (next page) Referee Dani Morales
Today is Silent Saturday
Cheer
silently! Cheer for your favorite team, your favorite player, or just plain cheer, but do so silently.
U10-U14 TEAM STANDINGS
The City of Alhambra prohibits dogs and other pets as of end of play on 9-30-17 in its parks, on a W=wins, T=ties, L=losses, F=forfeits, GA=goals allowed, GS=- leash or not (Algoals scored, GP=game points (6 for a win, 3 for a tie, 1 for a hambra Municipal loss), Opening matches are not shown. Code 14.04.030.F). TEAM NAME W T L F GA GS GP Service dogs are 10UG03- Fast and the Furious 2 1 0 0 6 14 15 exempt from this 10UG05- Lightning Bolts 2 0 1 0 8 16 13 10UG01- Teal Tornadoes 1 1 0 0 2 6 9 prohibition. We ask 10UG04- Purple Ninjas 1 1 0 0 4 6 9 all parents, guests 10UG06- Teal Tigers 1 0 2 0 13 5 8 and spectators to 10UG02- Camo Cobras 0 1 1 0 10 6 4 please leave your 10UG08- Pink Monsters 0 0 3 0 12 2 3 pets at home when 12UB01- AS Roma 3 0 0 0 2 10 18 12UB05- Arctic Wolves 3 0 0 0 3 14 18 you attend any 12UB07- Eclipse 2 0 1 0 5 14 13 AYSO event including practices, games, pic12UB08- Phantoms FC 1 1 1 0 9 9 10 ture day, closing ceremonies, tournaments, 12UB06- Ninjas 1 0 2 0 8 4 8 etc. We appreciate your cooperation. 12UB04- Emerald Revolution 12UB03- Blue Thunder 12UB02- Green Hornets 12UG01- Viscous Unicorns 12UG02- Legends 12UG06- Flamethrowers 12UG05- Eclipse 12UG04- The Violet Fire 12UG03- The Kicks 14UB04- Dracarys 14UB01- Pumas 14UB02- 2 Fast 14UB03- Alhambra United 14UG01- Blue Crew 14UG03- Goal Crushers 14UG02- Pink Fury 14UG04- Elite Vipers
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10UB: Opening matches Sept 9-30. Round play Oct 7-Nov 4 10UG: Opening matches Sept 9. Round play Sept 23-Nov 5 12UB: Opening matches Sept 9. Round play Sept 23-Nov 5 12UG: Opening matches Sept 9-23. Round play Sept 23-Nov 5 14UB: Opening matches Sept 9-23. Round play Sept 30-Oct 28 14UG: Opening matches Sept 9-23. Round play Sept 30-Oct 28 The results of opening matches will count towards standing only if the same match-up in round play is cancelled (e.g., if bad weather forces schedule changes). Round play will establish ranking.
7 The Touchline is a periodical publication of Region 60 of the American Youth Soccer Organization (P.O. Box 7817, Alhambra, California 91802). Stories and photos are always welcome. Material for the Touchline, and any inquiries, may be sent to [email protected]. Submitting material constitutes unlimited permission to edit and use the material at AYSO Region 60’s discretion.
TOUCHLINE
ESTABLISHED 1975
Everyone Plays®, Balanced Teams, Open Registration, Positive Coaching, Good Sportsmanship, Player Development
VOLUME 31 ISSUE 3
visit us online at ayso60.org
The Perfect Game
OCTOBER 7, 2017
Do you want to know the secret to a perfect AYSO game? I can tell you. There’s a great scene in the movie, “Remember the Titans”. I know it’s the wrong kind of football, but stay with me. David Jones Regional Commissioner
It’s halftime of the state championship game. Big Julius says, “Now, I ain’t saying that I’m perfect, ‘cause I’m not. And I ain’t gonna never be. None of us are. But we have won every single game we have played till now. So this team is perfect. We stepped out on that field that way tonight. And, uh, if it’s all the same to you, Coach Boone, that’s how we want to leave it.” There is a team at every AYSO game that can help make that game perfect. But a lot of people don’t even know it’s there. It’s the AYSO team. The AYSO team is Coaches, Parents, and Referees working together to make sure the game is Fun, Fair, and SAFE for our kids. The AYSO team has four simple rules. 1. Work together 2. Help each other 3. Protect each other 4. Do our best The triangle is a fundamentally strong shape, and it represents how our kids are surrounded and protected by the AYSO team members… as long as we work together! Here’s another secret. I’m not perfect. I make mistakes – a lot – as a coach; as a referee;
even as a dad. Some of them are small. Some of them are big. But that doesn’t matter. Because if we all work together – coaches, parents, and referees – our team can be perfect. Our games can be perfect. And our kids can have the perfect soccer experience they deserve. So, be part of the team. Help keep soccer Fun, Fair, and SAFE for our kids! The basic rules for Silent Saturday are: 1. No one off the field may say anything aloud to anyone on the field. Signs and rally towels and other silent means of expressing support for the team are encouraged. 2. Coaches may not yell any direction to players. They can talk to players who are off the field to prepare them for when they return to the game. (There are some exceptions for the younger divisions. These will be communicated directly to the coaches in those divisions.) 3. Referees will help ensure that everyone is following directions and is abiding by the spirit of Silent Saturday, and may gently correct behavior if necessary.
Almost There! Thanks to your great efforts, we have raised $19,791.00-- just $459 short of our sponsorship target! It’s not easy to ask for donations, but almost every team participated. Every team in division’s 6UG, 8UB, 12UB, 14UB, turned in sponsorships on picture day. The Flame Throwers (12UG06) are our best fundraisers, raising a total $1,675 from several donors. Donations varied from a few dollars to $1,000. We are specially grateful to our gold, silver and bronze donors: Gold Sponsor ($1,000)
Commerce Casino thanks to the Punishers (8UB13) Silver Sponsor ($500)
Gensun Casual
thanks to the Dabbers (8UB05) Silver Sponsor ($500)
Dr. Garry L. Regier
thanks to the Purple Ninjas (10UG04) Thanks also to our Bronze Sponsors, who include: 25 Dreams; Ali Taheripour; AS Roma; Ayala Family; Barnes & Thornburg LLP; BMS Builders; Chonitos Mexican Restaurant; Christian Panes; Christopher J. Rafalski Opt Inc; Cielito Lindo Taquitos; Coach Maro; Coach Andrew Ho; Coach James Demus; Coach John Ramos; Coach Kevin Leroy; Coach Pat Carey; Coach Reynaldo Aguilar; Coach Ronnell Davis; CyberSurance; Diamond Dragons; Emerald Rev-
olution; Exova; F.F. Gomez, Inc.; FJ Engineering + Design; Flames; Golden Image Autobody, Inc; Grand Prix Tire; High Tech Diagnostic and Repair; Hsieh Law Corp / Konell Ruggiero; IC Property Management Corp; Kotai Realty; Las Casas Realty, Inc; Lightning Cheetahs; Longo Toyota & Lexus; Maldonado Family; ManRealty; McDonalds - Alhambra; NATCA ZLA; Nightwings; Parents of Arctic Wolves; Purple Diamonds; Rainbow Unicorns; Red Ninjas; Sergio’s Taco; Soto Family; Tamayo & Associates; The Hayes Law Firm, APC; The Troopers; Twohey’s Restaurant; Unlimited Environmental, Inc.; and several others who wished to remain anonymous. It’s never too late to give. Corporate and individual sponsorships are needed to provide affordable fun for everyone. So please continue to invite sponsorships and pass on their contributions to Permit & Sponsorship Coordinator Velvet Carranza.
Please Be a Courteous and Careful Driver Drive slowly and watchfully. Please watch for children, who may suddenly enter the street from behind a parked car. Treat the roadways in and around the park like lanes in a parking lot. Give one or more short warning “toots” on your horn before backing up. Observe Parking Restrictions Park only in designated spots. We have heard about, and seen, cars parked in loading zones, in the access area between parking spaces for the disabled, along red curbs and in front of driveways. Please be aware the Alhambra Police Department will ticket and may tow your car. Please don't ruin a beautiful Soccer Saturday. Drive and park with care.
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PHOTO CAPTIONS 1. 08UB: 01 Raptors (Black) vs. 04 Geckos (Lemon) 2. 08UB: 08 Wild Cheetahs (Turquoise) vs. 10 Green Warriors (Teal) 3. 10UB: 02 Fire Ants (Red) vs. 05 Running Noses (Lime) 4. 10UB: 02 Fire Ants (Red) vs. 06 Lightning Cheetahs (Gold) 5. 10UB: 10 L.A. Strikers (Royal Blue) vs. 11-Alhambra Strikers (Purple) 6. 14UB; 02 2 Fast (Silver) vs. 03 (Navy) 7. (next page) Referee Dani Morales
Today is Silent Saturday
Cheer
silently! Cheer for your favorite team, your favorite player, or just plain cheer, but do so silently.
U10-U14 TEAM STANDINGS
The City of Alhambra prohibits dogs and other pets as of end of play on 9-30-17 in its parks, on a W=wins, T=ties, L=losses, F=forfeits, GA=goals allowed, GS=- leash or not (Algoals scored, GP=game points (6 for a win, 3 for a tie, 1 for a hambra Municipal loss), Opening matches are not shown. Code 14.04.030.F). TEAM NAME W T L F GA GS GP Service dogs are 10UG03- Fast and the Furious 2 1 0 0 6 14 15 exempt from this 10UG05- Lightning Bolts 2 0 1 0 8 16 13 10UG01- Teal Tornadoes 1 1 0 0 2 6 9 prohibition. We ask 10UG04- Purple Ninjas 1 1 0 0 4 6 9 all parents, guests 10UG06- Teal Tigers 1 0 2 0 13 5 8 and spectators to 10UG02- Camo Cobras 0 1 1 0 10 6 4 please leave your 10UG08- Pink Monsters 0 0 3 0 12 2 3 pets at home when 12UB01- AS Roma 3 0 0 0 2 10 18 12UB05- Arctic Wolves 3 0 0 0 3 14 18 you attend any 12UB07- Eclipse 2 0 1 0 5 14 13 AYSO event including practices, games, pic12UB08- Phantoms FC 1 1 1 0 9 9 10 ture day, closing ceremonies, tournaments, 12UB06- Ninjas 1 0 2 0 8 4 8 etc. We appreciate your cooperation. 12UB04- Emerald Revolution 12UB03- Blue Thunder 12UB02- Green Hornets 12UG01- Viscous Unicorns 12UG02- Legends 12UG06- Flamethrowers 12UG05- Eclipse 12UG04- The Violet Fire 12UG03- The Kicks 14UB04- Dracarys 14UB01- Pumas 14UB02- 2 Fast 14UB03- Alhambra United 14UG01- Blue Crew 14UG03- Goal Crushers 14UG02- Pink Fury 14UG04- Elite Vipers
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10UB: Opening matches Sept 9-30. Round play Oct 7-Nov 4 10UG: Opening matches Sept 9. Round play Sept 23-Nov 5 12UB: Opening matches Sept 9. Round play Sept 23-Nov 5 12UG: Opening matches Sept 9-23. Round play Sept 23-Nov 5 14UB: Opening matches Sept 9-23. Round play Sept 30-Oct 28 14UG: Opening matches Sept 9-23. Round play Sept 30-Oct 28 The results of opening matches will count towards standing only if the same match-up in round play is cancelled (e.g., if bad weather forces schedule changes). Round play will establish ranking.
7 The Touchline is a periodical publication of Region 60 of the American Youth Soccer Organization (P.O. Box 7817, Alhambra, California 91802). Stories and photos are always welcome. Material for the Touchline, and any inquiries, may be sent to [email protected]. Submitting material constitutes unlimited permission to edit and use the material at AYSO Region 60’s discretion.
