Where are the schedules? It's
nearly/now August, I thought we can start practice after August
1.
They are on
the web.
Check on coaches
page. Due to field issues and kids signing up
quicker than we could put teams together the schedule got
behind.On what fields do we
play?
U6 - First Lutheran Church, U8's Big Krueger, U10's El
Dorado (once available), U12's Hillcrest, U14's Westwood (once
available or other area fields) U19's CCP or other area fields.
I hear someone gave away CCP to MDSL and we
can't play there.
No we did not give CCP to MDSL. We have had to share it
with DVSC due to them losing a field.
What happened to the Coach Finder on the
web site?
Due to shortage of coaches we have not put it on the web as
of yet
How do we get uniforms and where do I get
that cool coach's binder?
Alfonzo has uniforms and Coach Administrators have the
binders.
Who paints the fields for us?
You can either adopt a field or we will put out a schedule
for each team to paint.
When are games played?
Most of our games are played on one
week day and Saturday, until a little after daylights savings, then it will
be on Saturdays only. Depending on your child’s division.
When does practice start? What is the
practice schedule?
Once teams are formed, and the list
distributed to the coaches, in late mid to late July, you can expect to hear
from your child’s coach. The coach will call to arrange a team meeting.
During this meeting, you will get your uniforms, pertinent information and
arrange your team’s practice schedule. Generally, the frequency of practice
is determined by your child’s division of play. Upper division teams (older
players) have more frequent and longer practices. U6 division (our youngest
players) may have 1/2 hour practices and 1/2 hour game d Practice for U6 is built
into the game schedule.
How do I become a coach?
Coaching can be a fun
and rewarding way to volunteer. If you are interested in coaching, let the
region know. This is accomplished by checking the ‘Coach’ box under the
volunteer section of your child’s registration form. You can also contact
the Regional Commissioner, Regional Coach Administrator, Coach Coordinator,
or any other regional volunteer.
Coach Administrator – Girls
James Williams
(925) 827-0718
jamessr@ikennect.com
Coach Administrator – Boys
Dan Benavidez
(925) 691-7531
dan.benavidez@lyonhomes.com
You
will be required to fill out a volunteer form, and attend a coach
certification clinic.
Can I coach
my child’s team?
Yes. If a coaching position is open in
your child’s division we will accommodate your request. However, you
must, prior to coaching a team meet the requirements laid out above.
How do I become a referee?
Refereeing is another great way to
volunteer & be a part of your child's sport. There is
no pre-requisite or knowledge needed about the game of
soccer to become a referee-- Referee clinics are
provided for certification. Youths ten (10) & older are
also encouraged to become referee volunteers. The
objective of the AYSO referee is to keep the soccer
games fair, fun & safe. To become a referee volunteer
contact the Regional Referee Administrator,
Steve Forbes, for information. You can also
contact the Regional Commissioner or any other
volunteer. In addition, you can also indicate your
desire to referee by checking the appropriate box on
your child''s registration form.
What does CVPA stand for?|
CVPA stands for Child and Volunteer
Protection Advocate. The CVPA is a required position within AYSO. The CVPA
manages the volunteer forms and educate volunteers on the Volunteer
Protection Act. The CVPA guards and verifies the accuracy of the information
supplied on the forms. The CVPA expedites the processing of background
checks on volunteers by submitting the volunteer form information to AYSO
national.
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What does AYSO stand for?
AYSO stands for, American Youth Soccer
Organization.
What is meant by U6, U8, U10, etc.
These designate the age divisions within
AYSO. They are read as ‘under 6’, ‘under 8’, ‘under 10’, etc. The divisions
are U6, U8, U10, U12, U14, U16 and U19. Your child’s division of play is
based on his/her birthday and the season cutoff date July 31st.
Do I have to volunteer?
AYSO is a volunteer organization. There
are no paid volunteers, whether commissioners, referees, coaches or
directors. Without the efforts of volunteers the program would not exist.
Volunteering can be very satisfying, in that, you can have input to, and
participate in, a program that benefits your child and the community. Your
commitment can be as large or small as you wish. The region urges you to
support the program and will honor the level to which you would like to get
involved. While being a volunteer is not mandatory, you will be required to
participate in the support of your child’s team. This may include such tasks
as team parent, banner-maker, snack-bar worker and snack scheduler.
Additionally, each parent is required to supply game day refreshments (water
and snacks) and participate in the fundraiser.
How long is the soccer season?
The season runs about 3 months. The
regular season runs nine to ten weeks.
How are teams
formed?
One of AYSO’s 5 basic philosophies is
‘Balanced Teams’. At the end of every season, coaches rate each player (with
respect to other players in their division). These ratings are placed into
the region’s computer and used to generate the teams for the following
season. The ratings system and team balancing functions helps to ensure fun
and fair play.
Can my child ‘play down’
a division?
‘Playing Down’ is not allowed within
AYSO.
My child would like to be on the same
team as his/her classmates/schoolmates, is this possible? For carpooling reasons, my child
would like to be on the same team as his/her neighbor, or classmate, or
schoolmate is this possible?
The answer to all the above related
questions is ‘No’. The only exception we will make is for siblings in the
same division and, when possible, our u6 division. Balance is the only
motivation behind team formation. There will be no exceptions to this
policy.
Will my child get to play in all
the games?
Yes. As long as your child attends his/her games they will
play. One of the 5 basic principles of AYSO is Everyone Plays.
Nationally, AYSO requires that every child play at least one half of every
game. Locally, we have the same requirement and in some divisions enforce a
three-quarter play policy. Additionally, it is our policy that any child
playing the goalkeeper position for one half the game has to play a field
position for at least one quarter.
I already paid for registration. Why
do I have to participate in a fundraiser?
AYSO is a non-profit organization.
Fundraising is an essential part of every youth sports program
and allows Concord AYSO to cover costs above and beyond those factored into the
registration fees. Our fundraiser involves selling chocolates. At
registration, each parent is given the option of participating in the
fundraiser in one of two ways. Families may elect to sell the chocolates or
pay in advance to forego having to sell candy.
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