AYS O R e g i o n 9 6 Tustin 2014 Team Parent Manual Everyone Plays Everyone Helps Table of Contents Introduction Important Dates Region Events Referees Additional Programs Fields Information Mayor’s Cup Safety Information Field Information Team Banners 1 AYSO Re gion 96 Forms and Documentation Introduction Thank you for Volunteering! AYSO is made up of 100% volunteers. The AYSO Team Parent is a critical part of every team as they are dedicated volunteers who provide valuable assistance in managing the team. Please email the Regional Team Parent at tm@tustinayso.org with your contact information so that you may receive region updates and important information. Team Parent Duties 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Review and update contact information from parents for each player Facilitate communication between parents, coaches, and the region Review and organize volunteer list (team and region) “How Can I Help Form” Pass out uniforms and vote on team name Review and update Shutterfly team site (will be generated by AYSO) to set up game, snack, chaperone (when applicable) schedules and keep your team informed Vote and collect for team banner (optional expense) Remind parents of important dates (Picture Day, Kick-a-thon, Distribution Day, etc.) Plan and collect for end-of season party (thank you gifts, etc.) Ensure safety of players and set a positive role model as region volunteer Region 96 Website In addition to the team parent handbook, another valuable resource is the AYSO Region 96 website which may be accessed at www.tustinayso.org. Please direct your parents to also access the region website so that they become familiar with region news, important dates, etc. THANK S AGAIN FOR TAKIN G 2 ON THIS JOB! AYSO Re gion 96 The site is divided into five major categories; Players & Parents, Coaches, Referees, Team Parents, and Special Programs. The popular links provided include: Schedules, Field Locations, Mudline, and Calendar. Important Dates September Saturday, September 6 Sunday, September 14 Saturday, September 13 Saturday, September 20 October Saturday, October 25 Saturday, October 25 November TBD Saturday, November 15 Monday, November 17Thursday, November 20 TBD Fall Season Begins VIP Season Begins Silent Saturday Picture Day, Kick-a-thon (Columbus Tustin) Referee Appreciation Day Distribution Day Picture Day Make-Up Fall season ends Mayor’s Cup (AKA Playoffs for U9-U14) begins Mayor’s Cup Finals (U9-U14) Contacts are listed on our web site under “Board of Directors/Contact Us”. First point of contact is your coach, followed by your division coordinator then regional parent or region event staff. AYSO Region Website: Go to “Board of Directors/Contact Us” VIP Program Director– Tim Curry Lower Division Director– Jon Schrank Upper Division Director– Craig Shipcott vip@tustinayso.org lowerdcs@tustinayso.org upperdcs@tustinayso.org Regional Parent- Carla Tannehill Regional Referee Coordinator- Tony Anderson Games Scheduler– George Annen Picture Day Coordinator- Dani Corona Kick-a-thon Coordinator– Tricia Bregman Marketing Director– Cindy Smith Regional Registrar– Kelly Dobbin tm@tustinayso.org rra@tustinasyo.org scheduler@tustinayso.org pictureday@tustinayso.org kickathon@tustinayso.org marketing@tustinayso.org registrar@tustinayso.org Vice Commissioner– Quan Pham Regional Commissioner– Jon Hersey vc@tustinayso.org rc@tustinayso.org 3 AYSO Re gion 96 Division Coordinator- Listed accorded by gender then division. Region Events Silent Saturday Saturday, September 13 All Tustin Fields and Tustin Teams Silent Saturday is a nation-wide movement in youth soccer to re-emphasize that the game is about letting the kids play and have fun while minimizing the negativity and distractions that parents can provide from the sidelines. Expectations of Coaches and Spectators: Spectators are to clap only: no cheering, coaching, yelling, or screaming. Coaches may only provide positional direction to players but no other comments to players on the field. Players are encouraged to communicate to each other on the field and provide direction to one another. Players on the sidelines are to clap and cheer freely in a positive manner, but not provide instruction to players on the field. Picture Day/ Kick-a-thon/ Family Fun Zone Saturday, September 20 ,8 am to 4 pm Columbus Tustin Field On this day, teams will be scheduled to take photos as a team and individually. Immediately following photo session, teams will then walk over to designated field area to measure how far they can kick a soccer ball. Player envelopes will be distributed by the team parent to place their photo order as well as raise donations for the kick-a-thon. This is the only fundraising AYSO Region 96 has in addition to sponsorships. Some of the ways our organization uses funds from fundraising include: scholarships, field maintenance, goals, player uniforms, referee uniforms, coaches training, referee training, equipment, and more! We need YOU and all of our region volunteers to make this once-a-year event successful! Distribution Day October 25, 8 am to noon Tustin Ranch Elementary Participation trophies, player photo orders, coaches/sponsor plaques, and kick-a-thon prizes are distributed this day to teams. One team representative will need to pick up team items, preferably the team parent. Region volunteers will also need to help set-up, organize, distribute items, and then take-down. 4 AYSO Re gion 96 Following the kick-a-thon, families may participate in the fun zone located on the field. There will be various vendors families may purchase items from as well as activities they may enjoy. Referees Referees are used in all games at the Under-10 division and older when standings are posted and games need a referee to be official. At Under-8 and younger, scores are not recorded and standings are not kept, therefore referees are not required. Coaches manage the game at the U5, U6 and U7 divisions. In the U8 division, the coach or a referee may manage the game. To encourage more parents to referee, Tustin AYSO has implemented a referee points policy affecting the U10, U12 and U14 divisions. These referee points are added to the points earned by the team for their wins and ties in the standings. Up to ten points can be earned, making the referee points equivalent to just over three wins. Points are typically earned by officiating games and recruiting new referees. Only one point can be earned each week, so it's important that you recruit referees early so they can earn the full amount. For details on how the referee points are earned and recorded, please read the referee points policy on the Tustin AYSO website. For more information visit Tustin AYSO website, click “Referees” tab. Youth Referees A great way to players to better learn the game and expand their fun in the sport is to become a referee. It's also a great way for kids to earn community service hours. They must be at least 12 years old to officiate. Becoming a Referee To become a referee, no experience is required. The initial referee class will prepare you for your first experiences as a referee which will be as an assistant referee. Many referee classes are offered, please check the Tustin AYSO website for dates and times. Tustin AYSO will supply you with the necessary referee equipment. 5 AYSO Re gion 96 Be aware that abuse toward youth referees is dealt with more seriously and subject to increased sanctions. Additional Programs VIP Program AYSO VIP Program provides a quality soccer experience for children - and adults - whose physical or mental disabilities make it difficult to successfully participate on mainstream teams. These children are Very Important Players (VIP) in AYSO. We recognize that all children need to feel a sense of belonging and acceptance. The VIP program offers that acceptance and carries our philosophy of Everyone Plays® to new heights - giving everyone a chance to play. Tustin AYSO Website- “Special Programs” Advanced Player Program (APP) All Stars January-February): For U9-U14 players who played in the core program in the fall. Players for the All-Star teams are chosen by coaches based upon their performance in games during the recreational season. Spring Select March-May): A competitive season for U9-U19 players selected by the team’s coach. There is no requirement that a player have played on an EXTRA or an All-Star team although many of the teams that participate in Spring Select are comprised of players from EXTRA, All-Star or club teams. EXTRA: This is the most competitive AYSO league. It is designed to give AYSO players an opportunity to participate in a more competitive level of soccer play without the substantial increase in cost, time commitment, and travel required of club soccer. For more information, visit www.tustinsoccer.com. U8 Graduation Series This program is a special season held in January and February for U8 players designed to bridge the gap between the Initial stage (U5-U8) and the Basic stage (U9-U12). During this season the players will play using U9 rules. Please visit www.tustinayso.org. Winter Chill Skills High intensity soccer skills training professional trainers from January through February. For more information, visit www.tustinayso.org. This is a club program for those players desiring to play at a higher level without the exorbitant cost of other clubs in the area. PSC is a member of the Coast Soccer League (CSL). For more information, visit www.pacificsc.org. PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Goalkeeping Professional goalkeeping training is available on Friday afternoons at CT Track field. For more information, visit www.tustinayso.org. Friday Night Skills High intensity soccer skills training (STEP) by Challenger Soccer Academy available on Friday afternoons at 6 TSP Soccer field. For more information, visit www.tustinayso.org. AYSO Re gion 96 Pacific Soccer Club (PSC) Fields Information Trash All AYSO teams are guests on school district and city of Tustin fields, therefore the region has the following expectations of teams: Player family that provides snack should also bring trash bag to collect and haul away trash or assign someone who will be responsible for trash pick-up duty. On game days at school sites, teams that are scheduled last on field have the responsibility to empty field trash cans and place trash bags in main school trash bins. New trash can liners need to be placed in each can when emptied. The new liners will be available in AYSO storage bins or from your division coordinator. Sunflower seeds are NOT allowed on school grounds. Pets No dogs/pets are allowed on TUSD grounds. No dogs/pets, alcohol or tobacco products allowed at AYSO events. No exceptions! School Parking Cars illegally parked in red zones, fire lanes, no parking zones, or handicap spaces are subject to ticketing and/or towing. Restrooms School restrooms will be open and available to AYSO members on permitted practice and game days. Exceptions: Tustin Ranch Elementary and Columbus Tustin where the park’s restrooms are available instead. Field Closures/ Game Cancellations In the event of inclement weather, please refer to the Regional Mudline at www.tustinayso.org. Updates to mudline to reopen fields for practice are generally made by 12:00 pm. Mayor’s Cup This end-of-season regional playoff/ tournament for teams in division U-9, 10, 12 and 14 is used to determine our region’s representatives to the Area 11Q Playoff. This playoff begins right after the end of the regular season and concludes in early December. Tournament Rules Single elimination. All games are played using full regulation time. All games tied at the end of full time will go immediately to kicks from the mark to determine a winner. Trophies and Individual Awards First and second place trophies are awarded to head coaches and medals are awarded to players. These teams advance to the Area 11Q Playoff which is held in mid-December. 7 AYSO Re gion 96 Mayor’s Cup Safety Information First Aid Kit Keep it with you and up to date with cold packs and other related items. First meeting Safety Discussion Items • • • • • Shin guards are mandatory at practices and games. Socks go over shin guards. Jewelry is not permitted at practices or games Bring extra water to practices and games Do not hang on goalposts Please remind your parents to be punctual in picking up their children after practices and games Adult-to-child Supervision To maintain the recommended adult to child supervision ratio of 1:8 or less; that is one adult for every eight or fewer children and two adults (one of whom may be the coach and one of whom should be of the same gender as the group) present at all times. For the protection of both the children and the volunteer, no volunteer should permit himself or herself to be alone with any child or group of children (except his or her own) during AYSOsponsored activities. Emergency Treatment Authorization A section is included on the Player Registration Form. Coaches MUST have the acceptable Emergency Treatment Authorization forms with them at each practice or game (found on the bottom of Player Registration Form) with an original signature. Goal Safety Movable soccer goals can tip over, causing injury or death. To help avoid these incidents, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges consumers, school officials, soccer coaches, players, and organizers to follow these safety guidelines: • • • • • • • Securely anchor or counterweight portable goals at all times. Never allow anyone to climb on the net or goal framework. Remove nets when goals are not in use. Tip unused goals onto their goal face, or chain goals to nearby fence posts, dugouts, or any other similar sturdy fixture. Check all connecting hardware before each use. Replace damaged or missing fasteners immediately. Ensure safety labels are clearly visible. Fully disassemble goals for seasonal storage. 8 AYSO Re gion 96 As part of our mission, AYSO provide a safe playing environment for our players. We have found over the years that a very high number of accidents involve goalposts - children playing on unattended goalposts, improperly anchored goalposts which fall over, and goalposts with hooks to hold the nets rather than the newer Velcro-secured goalposts. Safety Information The typical tip-over incident happens when a child or young adult climbs on or hangs from the crossbar of a soccer goal, which was left unattended or improperly anchored. The heavy goal topples onto and injures the individual. Even a gust of wind can topple a goal. Dealing with Blood-Borne Diseases The possibility of contracting a blood-borne disease such as AIDS or hepatitis-B through athletic activity is minimal. AYSO guidelines and rules for when there is bleeding on the field state a player or official who is bleeding must leave the field immediately receive medical treatment and may not return until the bleeding is stopped and the wound is covered. The guidelines advise that if there is blood on the uniform or clothing, the individual may not return until that portion of the uniform or clothing is replaced or the blood has been neutralized with a disinfectant solution. Incident Reports We hope that everyone enjoys a safe and incident free season. However, accidents and injuries do happen. If a player is injured at any time during practice or a game, you must complete an incident report and forward it to Safety Director. This form is found on our website, www.tustinayso.org under Safety. Soccer Accident Insurance (SAI) 9 AYSO Re gion 96 SAI serves as a secondary form of medical and/or dental insurance should an accidental injury occur during specified AYSO activities and effects. Full-Excess Policy (also called “secondary” and pays on a usual & customary basis): The injured person must submit their medical bills to their primary healthcare insurance plan prior making a claim under the SAI policy. This form can also be found our website, www.tustinayso.org under Safety. Team Banners Banners are OPTIONAL! This is a team decision as it is a team expense. Typically, all lower division (U5 thru U8) teams have banners. Most U10 teams have banners and then it lessens from there. The banner cost would be divided among the amount of players on the team and then purchased. If your team decides on a banner, please keep in mind the following: • Teams should have a team banner no later than Picture Day. • Recruit a banner parent on the team to organize the making of the banner as well as putting it up and taking it down for every game. • Banners should include the team’s name, each player’s first name and number, name of coach, assistant coach, team parent(s), and sponsor (if you have one). • Try to incorporate team colors and the team name theme as much as possible. • When choosing team name, standard AYSO guidelines state that there be no reference to race, nationality, religious affiliation, and/or violence. • If the team does have a banner stand, one will need to be purchased adding to the cost of the banner. Region 96 Preferred Vendor – ProBanners – See flyer at the end of this manual.. www.probanners.com Team Name VERY IMPORTANT – when choosing your team name, standard AYSO guidelines state that there be no reference to race, nationality, religious and violence. Please choose your team name responsibly. Team Parties Parties are good for celebration and team building. There is no guideline as on location so it’s best to discuss with team regarding location and player availability. Pizza Parties: Call ahead and make a reservation. They get booked quickly. Potluck: Have it at one of Tustin’s great parks or at a parent’s home. Post on team site. End-of-season party is also a good time to show appreciation to coaches, referees, and other parent volunteers for their efforts for the season by giving them “thank you” gifts. Try to keep the cost low. You may divide the total cost of the gift and divide it among the amount of players you have or collect $5 to $10 per player to purchase gifts. Gift cards to local restaurants Team photo in frame with signatures on matte Soccer equipment Tustin AYSO gear- will have at Kick-a-thon event Soccer ball signed by players (purchase case for it) Soccer tickets to a Galaxy or Chivas game 10 AYSO Re gion 96 Coaches Gifts Forms & Documentation Sponsorship Program Flyer Kick-A-Thon Flyers Picture Day Flyer California Pizza Kitchen Flyer E-waste Recycling Event Flyer ProBanners Flyer 11 AYSO Re gion 96 Shutterfly Flyer Everyone Plays Everyone Helps Sponsorship Program Team Sponsor $150 cash donation receives: Plaque with team picture Company/Name printed on a team banner Bronze Sponsor $300.00 goods, services or cash donation receives above benefits plus: Company logo/name on sponsorship banner displayed at all registration events and Kick-A-Thon Silver Sponsor $600.00 goods, services or cash donation receives above benefits plus: Flyer insert in team manager’s manual for distribution to all players A Y S O Re gi on Tusti n 9 6 P.O. Box 217 Tustin, CA 92781 www.tustinayso.org Contact: Cindy Smith 714.832.4039 Email: marketing@tustinayso.org Gold Sponsor $3,000 goods, services or cash donation receives above benefits plus: Rotating web ad on Tustin AYSO website Platinum Sponsor $5,000 goods, services or cash donation receives above benefits plus: Exclusive product flyer in team manager’s manual for distribution to all players Static web ad on Tustin AYSO website Diamond Sponsor $9,000 cash donation receives above benefits plus: Logo imprint on either jersey sleeve or shorts Picture Day and Kick-A-Thon Volunteers Thank you for volunteering for the Picture Day and Kick-A-thon event to be held September 20th. Below you will see the time shifts that are available. You will be able to sign up for one of the shifts via VolunteerSpot.com (you will receive an invite email from events@tustinayso.org) Contact Dani Corona, pictureday@tustinayso.org, or Region Staff, events@tustinayso.org with questions. You will be sent an e-mail requesting sign-up and then a confirmation email will be sent to you. Please note that one three-hour shift will credit only one team. If you have multiple children playing then you will need to choose one team to get the volunteer credit for your time. In order for this event to be successful we need 2 parents from each team to volunteer for this day. Check-in Table 8:00am-11:00am 10:45-1:45 1:30-4:30 4:14-6:00 Bounce houses Pictures Kick-a-thon 6:45-8:45(set up) 6:45-8:45 (set up) 8:00am-10:30am 8:00am-11:00am 8:00am-11:00am 9:45-11:15 10:45-1:45 10:45-1:45 11:00-12:30 1:30-4:30 1:30-4:30 12:15-1:45 4:15-6:00 4:15-6:00 1:30-3:00 2:45-4:15 4:00-5:30 An alternate opportunity to fulfill your volunteer duties is Saturday October 25. This is the Distribution Day and we be held at Tustin Ranch Elementary. 7:30-10:45 10:30-1:30 Picture Day and Kick-a-Thon Volunteers Thank you for volunteering for the Picture Day and Kick-A-thon event to be held September 20th. Below you will see the time shifts that are available. You will be able to sign up for one of the shifts via VolunteerSpot:.com (you will receive an invite email from events@tustinayso.org) Contact Dani Corona, pictureday@tustinayso.org, OR Region Staff, events@tustinayso.org with questions. You will be sent an e-mail requesting sign-up and then confirmation email will be sent to you. Please note that one three-hour shift will credit only one team. If you have multiple children playing then you will need to choose one team to get the volunteer credit for your time. In order for this event to be successful we need 2 parents from each team to volunteer for this day. Check-in Table 8:00am-11:00am 10:45-1:45 1:30-4:30 4:14-6:00 Bounce house Pictures Kick-a-thon 6:45-8:45(set up) 6:45-8:45 (set up) 8:00am-10:30am 8:00am-11:00am 8:00am-11:00am 9:45-11:15 10:45-1:45 10:45-1:45 11:00-12:30 1:30-4:30 1:30-4:30 12:15-1:45 4:15-6:00 4:15-6:00 1:30-3:00 2:45-4:15 4:00-5:30 An alternate opportunity to fulfill your volunteer duties is Saturday October 25. This is the Distribution Day and we be held at Tustin Ranch Elementary. 7:30-10:45 10:30-1:30 AYSO Region 96, Tustin Tom Scaglione’s Annual Kick-A-Thon Picture Day Family Fun Zone Saturday September 20, 2014 Columbus Tustin Middle School Irvine Blvd. & Prospect 8am – 4pm This is Tustin AYSO’s exclusive fundraising event. ¾ Collection envelopes are provided for all donations. ¾ Must have a minimum of $10 in donations to be eligible for the 1st, 2nd or 3rd place Longest Kick Trophies in each Division. Winners’ pictures will go on AYSO Website. COOL SOCCER PRIZES! Prize levels are cumulative. The more you collect in donations the more prizes you earn! DONATION LEVELS $10 $20 $45 $125 $250 PRIZES Eligible in Kick-A-Thon for Trophies AYSO Sports Bottle with removable ball $10 Go-Bananaz!! Frozen Yogurt certificate AYSO Hooded Sweatshirt & Player’s Name and Picture on the AYSO Tustin website $50 Dave & Buster’s Certificate & Player’s Name and Picture on the website TEAM PRIZE! Teams with 100% participation of $10 or more per player and at least $200 team total collected get a soccer ball Piñata & candy TOP TEAM FUNDRAISER PRIZES! The top team in Fundraising gets a choice of a team event with either Funtopia (Indoor Climbing Center) or GamezOnWheelz Indoor/outdoor Laser Tag Prizes (Individual) $10 Frozen Yogurt Certificate AYSO Water Bottle with removable Foam ball $50 Dave & Busters Card Prizes (Team) Hooded AYSO Sweatshirt Soccer Ball Piñata & 5.75lb bag of Candy Top Fundraising Teams Gamez on Wheelz Laser Tag Fun guns shoot a harmless Funtopia offers a unique interactive climbing experience! Climb buildings, conquer the giant slide, or jump to a trapeze suspended twenty feet above the ground. In Santa Ana infrared beam... no projectiles, no mess, no pain or bruising. It is totally safe and just good clean fun! Our missions are all gender and age neutral and can be played either indoors or outdoors in daylight or at night. Fundraiser in support of: Tustin AYSO Fundraiser Thursday 09/4/2014 Valid at the following location: California Pizza Kitchen 3001 El Camino Real Tustin, CA 92782 At the Market Place (714)-838-5083 E-Waste Recycling Event Saturday, September 20, 2014 Columbus Tustin Middle School At the front door 17952 Beneta Way 8:00 am – 4:00 pm During AYSO Kick-A-Thon & Picture Day Help the environment and get that last bit of “stuff” out of your valuable space. All proceeds from the recycled products and materials will benefit the Columbus Tustin Middle School Math & Science Magnet Program. 14 For more information, email: dckollias@yahoo.com AYSO Re gion 96 old electronics computer parts chargers batteries cell phones printers small appliances old tools scrap metal car batteries old car parts small motors wire paper & plastic
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