1. What is AYSO? “American Youth Soccer Organization” a group of VOLUNTEERS who join together for the enjoyment, well being and growth of children through sporting events.

 2. VOLUNTEERS: Everyone from the coaches, referees, board members, team parents, assistant and region commissioner freely give of their time – please support these people in addition to the support you provide your child(ren).

 3. TEAM PRACTICES :A-Please bring your child to practices on time and let the coach know if your child is not going to attend. B-Arrange to have your child(ren) picked up immediately after each practice or game. COACHES ARE NOT BABYSITTERS!!!  Their time is valuable!! C-Proper clothing-please note: SHIN GUARDS ARE MANDATORY any time your child participates in soccer. D-Bring a full water bottle to each practice  E-Bring a soccer ball-one will be given to your child by AYSO

 4. DURING GAME TIME Lead by example.  Control your emotions. Show respect toward the coaches and referees, even if you disagree with their decisions (If you have a problem with a referee’s call, discuss it with your team coach or fill out a “I have a problem report” form).  No one is perfect.  Don’t forget that everyone is trying to create an enjoyable environment for the children.  Yelling and screaming at the referees will only get everyone upset, including the children and could also lead to you or your team being removed from the game from your actions.

 5. FIELD SET-UP AND TAKE DOWN Every team gets at least one opportunity to set-up the field for the first game of the day or take down a field after the last game of the day.  Your coach will let you know when help is needed so please arrive early - your coach should be busy getting the players ready for the game.

 6. SPORTSMANSHIP • Teach and require that your child play fairly, and by the rules. • Do not make negative comments to any child, mistakes happen • Praise the efforts of all players.  Cheer on the whole team not just certain players, it does take the entire team to play the game.

 7. EVERYONE PLAYS All children in Region 83 have the right to play ¾ of every game, if this is not happening please contact one of the following: Division Coordinator, Coach Administrator or Regional Commissioner. 

 8. WHAT’S THE PURPOSE OF AYSO? Everyone has a good time!!!  Everyone can have a “Winning Season” regardless of the score by relaxing and enjoying the game……Let the children play to have fun, not just to win.