Recreational Soccer Program Information AWS
Updated: May 2017
Recreational Soccer Program Information Fall 2017 and Spring 2018 Fall 2017 Registration Opens: Tuesday, June 1, 2017 Fall 2017 Wait List Begins: Monday, June 26, 2017 Spring 2018 Registration Opens: Monday, January 1, 2018 Spring 2018 Wait List Begins: Monday, January 29, 2018
Register at www.oyaa.org
Welcome Below please find the OYAA Recreational Soccer Program’s Fall 2017 and Spring 2018 soccer experience details. The announcement includes seasonal calendar dates, registration information, new coach education initiatives, as well as enhancements to the team formation process and game day experience. “The OYAA Recreational Soccer Program is committed to providing an outstanding youth soccer experience that reaches players, coaches, parents, spectators, and referees. Each aspect of the program is designed to foster a positive, fun and creative learning environment for the players so they can enjoy the game of soccer with their peers.
Grade Level Teams In Fall 2016, the OYAA Soccer Program transition to the process of forming teams by Grade Level which better aligns the soccer program with other OYAA recreational sports (i.e. football and basketball). Grade
Ages
Gender Divisions
Pre-K *
4 and 5
CO-ED
K
5 and 6
Boys / Girls
1
6 and 7
Boys / Girls
2
7 and 8
Boys / Girls
3
8 and 9
Boys / Girls
4
9 and 10
Boys / Girls
5
10 and 11
Boys / Girls
6
11 and 12
Boys / Girls
7–8
12 and 14
Boys / Girls
9-12
14 - 19
CO-ED
* For Pre-K; child must turn 4 by th Fall 2017 – September 10 th Spring 2018 – April 15
May my child play down a grade level? - No. Players will not be permitted to play down into a lower grade level. May my child play up a grade level? All requests to “play-up” into a higher grade-level will be reviewed by OYAA Director of Soccer. (1) Email [email protected] no later than June 23, 2017. (2) Requests must also be included in the Special Request/Comments box during the registration process. Possible Accepted/ Approved Reason: play with sibling Not Accepted/ Approved Reasons: -- Play with the same/previous season’s team -- My child needs to play up so he/she can be challenged OYAA’s policy will remain that teams are created from scratch for the start of the Fall season. Teams stay together Fall to Spring. Parents will have the option of making a special request. Example, my child would like to play with coach ABC; or, my child would like to play on the same team as player XYZ.
Combined Grade Level Divisions The goal is to create single grade level division. However, the total number of players tends to decline in the 5th and 6th grade divisions. Therefore, it becomes necessary to combine these grade levels to ensure parity in the schedule. OYAA Director of Soccer reserves the ability to review the grade level divisions each season to create the best possible experience for the players.
Pre-K Ages expanded Each season the OYAA receives requests to allow players who are turning 4yrs old to participate in the OYAA Pre-K (U5) division. The new expanded Pre-K division will allow players who are turning 4yrs old by the second game of the season (09/10/17; 4/15/17) to participate with their peers. Introduction of the Small Sided Game Formats “What is best for the player? This is the #1 question driving my decisions for the OYAA Soccer program.” says Mike Lentz, OYAA Director of Soccer. “Kids want to be involved in the game…they want to touch the ball…maybe even score a goal! The small sided game (SSG) format changes – as recommended by US Soccer Federation, US Youth Soccer, and FIFA - are the right way to go. The SSG standards ensure children will play on soccer fields that are age, ability and developmentally appropriate. A child who touches the soccer ball, make decisions, experiences success and failure, will become better soccer players because he/she is learning. Click HERE to read an editorial by John Sullivan, the founder of Changing The Game Project, on the topic of playing. Below is a chart showing the game Grade Pre-K K 1 2
Ages 4 and 5 5 and 6 6 and 7 7 and 8
Gender Divisions CO-ED Boys / Girls Boys / Girls Boys / Girls
3 4 5 6 7-8 9-12
8 and 9 9 and 10 10 and 11 11 and 12 12 and 14 14 - 19
Boys / Girls Boys / Girls Boys / Girls Boys / Girls Boys / Girls CO-ED
Referees No No Yes Yes
Small Sided Game Format 3v3 – no GK 3v3 – no GK 5v5 – yes GK 5v5 – yes GK
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
7v7 – yes GK 7v7 – yes GK 9v9 – yes GK 9v9 – yes GK 11v11 – yes GK 11v11 – Yes GK
Increased Coaching Education Opportunities OYAA will continue to offer pre-season coaching workshops to support the volunteer coaches. The continuing education classes will include both classroom and on-field demonstrations. Guest speakers are possible. Fall 2017 and Spring 2018 Calendar Dates Fall 2017 June 1 Registration Opens June 26 Wait List Begins August 26 Opening Day September 2 No games –holiday September 16 Picture day September 23 Picture day October 21 Final game day October 28 Rain Make-up Day
January 1 January 29 April 7 April 14 April 21 May 19
Spring 2018 Registration Opens Wait List Begins Opening Day Picture Day Picture Day Final Game Day
Recreational Soccer Program Information Fall 2017 and Spring 2018 Fall 2017 Registration Opens: Tuesday, June 1, 2017 Fall 2017 Wait List Begins: Monday, June 26, 2017 Spring 2018 Registration Opens: Monday, January 1, 2018 Spring 2018 Wait List Begins: Monday, January 29, 2018
Register at www.oyaa.org
Welcome Below please find the OYAA Recreational Soccer Program’s Fall 2017 and Spring 2018 soccer experience details. The announcement includes seasonal calendar dates, registration information, new coach education initiatives, as well as enhancements to the team formation process and game day experience. “The OYAA Recreational Soccer Program is committed to providing an outstanding youth soccer experience that reaches players, coaches, parents, spectators, and referees. Each aspect of the program is designed to foster a positive, fun and creative learning environment for the players so they can enjoy the game of soccer with their peers.
Grade Level Teams In Fall 2016, the OYAA Soccer Program transition to the process of forming teams by Grade Level which better aligns the soccer program with other OYAA recreational sports (i.e. football and basketball). Grade
Ages
Gender Divisions
Pre-K *
4 and 5
CO-ED
K
5 and 6
Boys / Girls
1
6 and 7
Boys / Girls
2
7 and 8
Boys / Girls
3
8 and 9
Boys / Girls
4
9 and 10
Boys / Girls
5
10 and 11
Boys / Girls
6
11 and 12
Boys / Girls
7–8
12 and 14
Boys / Girls
9-12
14 - 19
CO-ED
* For Pre-K; child must turn 4 by th Fall 2017 – September 10 th Spring 2018 – April 15
May my child play down a grade level? - No. Players will not be permitted to play down into a lower grade level. May my child play up a grade level? All requests to “play-up” into a higher grade-level will be reviewed by OYAA Director of Soccer. (1) Email [email protected] no later than June 23, 2017. (2) Requests must also be included in the Special Request/Comments box during the registration process. Possible Accepted/ Approved Reason: play with sibling Not Accepted/ Approved Reasons: -- Play with the same/previous season’s team -- My child needs to play up so he/she can be challenged OYAA’s policy will remain that teams are created from scratch for the start of the Fall season. Teams stay together Fall to Spring. Parents will have the option of making a special request. Example, my child would like to play with coach ABC; or, my child would like to play on the same team as player XYZ.
Combined Grade Level Divisions The goal is to create single grade level division. However, the total number of players tends to decline in the 5th and 6th grade divisions. Therefore, it becomes necessary to combine these grade levels to ensure parity in the schedule. OYAA Director of Soccer reserves the ability to review the grade level divisions each season to create the best possible experience for the players.
Pre-K Ages expanded Each season the OYAA receives requests to allow players who are turning 4yrs old to participate in the OYAA Pre-K (U5) division. The new expanded Pre-K division will allow players who are turning 4yrs old by the second game of the season (09/10/17; 4/15/17) to participate with their peers. Introduction of the Small Sided Game Formats “What is best for the player? This is the #1 question driving my decisions for the OYAA Soccer program.” says Mike Lentz, OYAA Director of Soccer. “Kids want to be involved in the game…they want to touch the ball…maybe even score a goal! The small sided game (SSG) format changes – as recommended by US Soccer Federation, US Youth Soccer, and FIFA - are the right way to go. The SSG standards ensure children will play on soccer fields that are age, ability and developmentally appropriate. A child who touches the soccer ball, make decisions, experiences success and failure, will become better soccer players because he/she is learning. Click HERE to read an editorial by John Sullivan, the founder of Changing The Game Project, on the topic of playing. Below is a chart showing the game Grade Pre-K K 1 2
Ages 4 and 5 5 and 6 6 and 7 7 and 8
Gender Divisions CO-ED Boys / Girls Boys / Girls Boys / Girls
3 4 5 6 7-8 9-12
8 and 9 9 and 10 10 and 11 11 and 12 12 and 14 14 - 19
Boys / Girls Boys / Girls Boys / Girls Boys / Girls Boys / Girls CO-ED
Referees No No Yes Yes
Small Sided Game Format 3v3 – no GK 3v3 – no GK 5v5 – yes GK 5v5 – yes GK
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
7v7 – yes GK 7v7 – yes GK 9v9 – yes GK 9v9 – yes GK 11v11 – yes GK 11v11 – Yes GK
Increased Coaching Education Opportunities OYAA will continue to offer pre-season coaching workshops to support the volunteer coaches. The continuing education classes will include both classroom and on-field demonstrations. Guest speakers are possible. Fall 2017 and Spring 2018 Calendar Dates Fall 2017 June 1 Registration Opens June 26 Wait List Begins August 26 Opening Day September 2 No games –holiday September 16 Picture day September 23 Picture day October 21 Final game day October 28 Rain Make-up Day
January 1 January 29 April 7 April 14 April 21 May 19
Spring 2018 Registration Opens Wait List Begins Opening Day Picture Day Picture Day Final Game Day
