Announcement
SPRING 2017 SOCCER SEASON
DATES:
GAMES - APRIL 22, APRIL 29, MAY 6, MAY 13, MAY 20 AND JUNE 3
COACH EMAILS ROSTERS: APRIL 11TH
FIELD COACH TRAINING: APRIL 15TH AT 9 AM AT SOCCER FIELDS
COACH PICKUP AND MEETING: APRIL 15TH AT NOON AT SOCCER BUILDING
PICTURES: APRIL 29TH
FUNDRAISER DUE: APRIL 29TH
FUNDRAISER PICK UP: MAY 13TH
Facebook post from April 11th
Update. Coaches will be emailed their rosters tonight so they can start contacting players and setting up practice times. Games schedules will be forthcoming shortly afterwards and sent along to the coaches., If you are a new coach this season or would like a refresher, we will be having coach training this Saturday, April 15th at the AYSO soccer fields concessions in Ithaca. We will start at 9 am. You must have AYSO coach training in order to participate in our program. Also this Saturday we will be setting up soccer fields (mowing, painting boundary lines and getting the goals set up). We do need more help with this so please do not hesitate to come out. We will be starting at 9 am and will be there until we are finished. Obviously the more help we have the quicker it will go. Please email us at AYSO1163@gmail.com if you would like to volunteer. Brian Adkins AYSO 1163 RC
Facebook post from April 1st
First off, no, this is not an April's Food Day joke. After speaking with some families with concerns over starting the season on Easter weekend (out of town), coupled with the weather not allowing us to prep the fields by next weekend, it has been decided to delay the season one week. We will now start the same time as our travel season on Saturday, April 22nd. Coaches will be contacted next week (Spring Break for most of you) and given their rosters to start calling players and setting up practice times. Practices can start he week of April 10th. Coach training and field set up will happen the weekend of April 15th. We need help for field setup so if you wish to do so please contact us at AYSO1163@gmail.com. Pictures will be done and fundraisers will be due on April 29th. We are looking at the emails now for late adds and those people should hear something from us by next week. If you have question please contact us via email, AYSO1163@gmail.com. This is the best way to get a hold of us. Have a great weekend! Brian Adkins, AYSO 1163 RC
AYSO 1163 SUMMER SOCCER CAMP
June 19-23, 2017
9 am to 10:30 am – Cost $95 (4-5 years)
9 am to 12 pm – Cost $139 (6-16 years)
9 am to 3 pm – Cost $195 (8-16 years)
Soccer Complex, 575 S. Elm St, Ithaca
Register online:
uksoccer.com using Program # 63488471 or
http://www.uksoccer.com/Online/A5D.php?CID=63488471&wl=0
Camp Features: Professional Coaches, Player Enrichment "Inspire Curriculum", Age Appropriate Learning, Skill Development, Game Related Drills, Small Sided Games, Technical & Tactical Coach and much more.
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AYSO 1163 AWARDED A SOCCER BENCH MATCHING GRANT
FROM GRATIOT COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Thank you everyone for your generous donations toward our soccer bench grant fundraisers. From this participation, AYSO has received $4,008.75 toward our goal of $4,000!! This could not have been done without wonderful volunteers, parents, grandparents and friends!! Thank you again for all your hard work making AYSO a wonderful organization for our children to enjoy the game of soccer, make friendships and keep our youth active!!
LOOK FOR PLAYER SOCCER BENCHES SPRING 2017 SEASON!!!!
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteer forms will need filled out and completed on-line at www.eayso.org
AYSO is a 100% volunteer organization. We request one member from each family volunteer at least once per season.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER OR FUTURE BOARD MEMBER?
Have you ever wonder who does this: Orders Uniforms - Paints the fields - Schedules Referees - Trains the Coaches - Writes Checks - Holds a Team Parent Meeting - Creates the Newsletter - Mows the grass - Schedules Games - Takes the trash out - Calls the Parents - Orders Equipment - Coordinates Picture Day - Coordinates Registration - Orders Referee Uniforms - Handles Fund Raising - Orders food for the snack bar - Creates Rosters - Gives Rosters and Equipment to Coaches - Takes the Minutes for board meetings - Finds Sponsors - Enters data into computer- Trains the Referees - Answers Phone Calls - Resolves conflict - Coordinates meetings - Says thank you to the Volunteers- Coordinates Training - Maintains the Website - Referee games - Orders the Registration Packet - Recruits Volunteers - Distributes Pictures- Cleans up the fields - Coordinates Team Parents - Recycles Uniforms - Organizes Soccerfest - Works Registration - Maintains the soccer fields - Handles SAI - Communicates - Handles Publicity - Coaches our children - Cancels games due to weather - Has FUN! - Attends Training - Cheer - Enforces Kid Zone – **THE REGIONAL BOARD, AYSO PARENTS AND VOLUNTEERS**
KIDS ZONE
In AYSO, we want all players, coaches, families and volunteers to have fun. That’s where Kids Zone comes in. Kids Zone is a program that encourages fans on the sidelines, and anyone else near the play, to use positive language, show sportsmanship in their attitude and behavior, and create a great experience for every player. It’s a reminder that the soccer fields are a kid’s zone – a friendly, happy, wholesome place for children to play.
Kids Zone Pledge:
1. Kids are No. 1.
2. Fun, not winning is everything.
3. Fans only cheer, and only coaches coach.
4. No yelling in anger.
5. Respect the volunteer referees.
6. No swearing or abusive behavior.
7. No alcohol, tobacco or drugs.
8. No weapons.
9. Leave no trash behind.
10. Set a proper example of sportsmanship.
When it comes down to it, Kids Zone is about supporting every child on the field - even those on the opposing team. It means supporting the players whether they win or lose. It means honoring the game – not the outcome of the game. Remember, respect starts with you!
VIP SOCCER
1163 offers VIP soccer for our players whose physical or mental disabilities make it difficult to successfully participate on mainstream teams.
AYSO 1163 BOARD MEETING
Next AYSO Board meeting: No meeting scheduled at this time
Open to public. Come and see what we are all about!!
AYSO’S MISSION & VISION:
AYSO's Vision is to provide world class youth soccer programs that enrich children’s lives.
AYSO's Mission is to develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs which promote a fun, family environment based on AYSO's Six Philosophies:
Everyone Plays®
Balanced Teams
Open Registration
Positive Coaching
Good Sportsmanship
Player Development
CONTACT INFORMATION
Email: ayso1163@gmail.com
Facebook: AYSO Region 1163 Mid-Michigan
