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<title>Walk-In Registration &acirc;€“ Additional date added - Saturday, June 2, 2012</title>
<link>http://ayso13.org/new/index.php</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[<p>
	An additional walk-in registration has been added for the fall soccer season in AYSO Region 13 (Pasadena, Altadena, La Canada):</p>
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	<li>
		<strong>June 2</strong>; 9:00am-1:00pm</li>
</ul>
<p>
	<strong>Please do send questions concerning registrations until you have read this message <em><u>and</u></em> read the detailed information and instructions on the Regions Website located at the top of the home page </strong><strong>pull down under &quot;INFO&quot;, and select &quot;Registration&quot;.</strong></p>
<p>
	Registrations will take place at the Region 13 Clubhouse:</p>
<p>
	711 West Woodbury Rd, Unit E, Altadena, CA 91001.</p>
<p>
	Registering to play in Region 13 is a two-step process:</p>
<p>
	First, pre-register your child as a player at <a href="http://www.eayso.org/">http://www.eAYSO.org</a>.&nbsp; <strong>Print 1 copy of each player form.</strong></p>
<p>
	When you volunteer as a Coach, Referee, or Team manager, pre-register yourself as a volunteer. <strong>Print 1 copy of each volunteer form.</strong></p>
<p>
	<strong>We are now using eSignature: with eSignature, your name is printed on the signature line of your form and a &quot;wet&quot; signature is <u>not</u> required.</strong></p>
<p>
	Second, after pre-registering, bringing your signed registration form, ID and proof of player age (for players new to Region 13) to pay registration fee and complete the registration process at the Region 13 Clubhouse (711 W Woodbury Rd, Unit E, Altadena, 91001) on Saturday, June 2, between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm.</p>
<p>
	<strong>This is an added registration and there are no fee discounts.&nbsp; </strong>Registration fees for 2012 are $150 per child; there are no discounts for additional children.</p>
<p>
	<strong>Remember to print and bring 1 copy of each player form and print and bring 1 copy of each volunteer form.</strong></p>
<p>
	<u>Registration must be completed in person. The player&#39;s parent or guardian must complete registration. Please do not mail or send your player&#39;s registration forms with a relative, friend or neighbor, we will not accept.</u></p>
<p>
	If you do not have Internet access at home or work, try your local public library, or a FedEx Office or other business that allows you to rent Internet access. We will have a limited number of computers with Internet access available at the Clubhouse on our walk-in registration days.&nbsp; Demand is high for these computers &ndash; expect delays.&nbsp; <strong>If you print your forms ahead of time, you will save time at registration.&nbsp; If you use an Apple computer, please use the Firefox Browser, otherwise the needed print function will not work properly.</strong></p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
<p>
	<strong>For detailed instructions:</strong></p>
<p>
	At the top of this page, pull down under &quot;<strong>INFO</strong>&quot;, and select &quot;<strong>Registration</strong>&quot;.</p>
<p>
	Those who complete their registrations after May 12 may be put on a waiting list to be placed on a team only to the extent that space is available. Registration fee discounts end with the May 12th registration.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
<p>
	Regards,</p>
<p>
	Steve Bickel</p>
<p>
	Regional Commissioner</p>
<p>
	AYSO Region 13</p>
<p>
	<a href="http://ayso13.org/" target="_blank">http://ayso13.org</a></p>
<p>
	<a href="https://www.eayso.org/" target="_blank">https://www.eayso.org</a></p>
<p>
	<a href="http://www.facebook.com/AYSO.Region13" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/AYSO.Region13</a></p>
<p>
	<a href="http://www.twitter.com/AYSO13" target="_blank">http://www.twitter.com/AYSO13</a></p>
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<title>40th Anniversary of Region 13 Committee</title>
<link>http://ayso13.org/new/index.php</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[<p>
	2012 marks the 40<sup>th</sup> anniversary of AYSO Region 13.&nbsp; We are planning to hold Opening Ceremonies in the Rose Bowl on Sunday afternoon, September 16, 2012.&nbsp; Please volunteer to help make this a memorable event by joining our Opening Ceremonies Committee.&nbsp; Please contact Bill Ukropina at <a href="mailto:Billu@cbcnco.com">Billu@cbcnco.com</a>.&nbsp;</p>
<p>
	Thank you,</p>
<p>
	Steve Bickel</p>
<p>
	Regional Commissioner<br />
	Region 13</p>
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<title>Concussions - Region 13 adopted AYSO National Policy</title>
<link>http://ayso13.org/new/index.php</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[<p>
	The AYSO Safe Haven and Safety Director programs have been promoting since 2009 the recommendations provided by the U.S. Center for Disease Control&rsquo;s (CDC) <em>Heads Up</em> program for concussion awareness and safety. Since then, 35 states plus the District of Columbia have passed concussion legislation, most of which came onto the books within the last year. Other states have similar laws pending.</p>
<p>
	In response to increasing concerns about the potential risks associated with concussions and to these new state laws, the AYSO National Board of Directors launched a Concussion Task Force to develop recommendations for AYSO Regions and families. The NBOD has approved its recommendations:</p>
<ul>
	<li>
		Use of the AYSO/CDC Concussion Information Sheet to inform all parents and players about the signs and symptoms of concussion and the associated risks. Find the Information Sheet at: <a href="http://www.ayso.org/resources/safety.aspx">http://www.ayso.org/resources/safety.aspx</a></li>
	<li>
		Encourage ALL coaches, referees, and Section, Area and Region Board Members to take the CDC&rsquo;s free online Concussion Awareness Training at: <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/HeadsUp/online_training.html" target="_blank">http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/HeadsUp/online_training.html</a> or soon to be available at <a href="http://www.aysotraining.org/" target="_blank">www.aysotraining.org</a>. Volunteers who take the course on the CDC website should print a copy of the Certificate of Completion and forward it to the Safe Haven Department at the National Office where training records will be updated.</li>
	<li>
		Any player suspected by the coach, referee or parent to have a concussion must be removed from further participation for at least the remainder of the day, <strong>and</strong></li>
	<li>
		Parents should be encouraged to seek professional medical treatment at the time of injury and secure medical clearance before being allowed to return to play. In all cases, AYSO will require the parent to sign a new Participation Release Form which includes a concussion waiver confirming that the player has been given the appropriate clearance to return to play.</li>
</ul>
<p>
	State legislation varies slightly from state to state and additional information is being provided for those with AYSO programs impacted by concussion laws. In the meantime don&rsquo;t hesitate to contact the Safe Haven office at 800-872-2976 for further clarification.</p>
<p>
	Here are a few of the helpful Steps/Measures to remember relating to concussion awareness and safety issues:</p>
<ul>
	<li>
		Coaches are required to complete an AYSO Incident Report whenever a concussion has been suspected and turn it into the Safety Director.</li>
	<li>
		The Safety Director must forward a copy of the AYSO Incident Report to <a href="mailto:insurance@ayso.org">insurance@ayso.org</a> and make sure the injured player&rsquo;s parents are informed about AYSO&rsquo;s Soccer Accident Insurance.</li>
	<li>
		Coaches must require a signed Participation Release Form from the parent/guardian before a player having a concussion or suspected of having a concussion is allowed to return to play. Parents should always be encouraged to seek appropriate medical care and medical clearance. The signed Medical Release is also mandatory before return to play.</li>
	<li>
		The signed Participation Release and any Medical Release must be given to the Safety Director and forwarded to <a href="mailto:insurance@ayso.org">insurance@ayso.org</a>.</li>
</ul>
<p>
	Please direct any questions to Region 13 <span id="yui_3_2_0_17_1334966082827684">Safety Director Wendy Hopkins <a href="mailto:whopkins@obrienlawcorp.com" target="_blank" title="Wendy&#13;&#10; Hopkins">whopkins@obrienlawcorp.com</a></span> or Regional Commissioner Steve Bickel At <a href="mailto:rc@ayso13.org">rc@ayso13.org</a>.</p>
<p>
	Regards,</p>
<p>
	<br />
	Steve Bickel</p>
<p>
	Regional Commissioner<br />
	AYSO Region 13</p>
<p>
	<a href="http://ayso13.org/" target="_blank">http://ayso13.org</a></p>
<p>
	<a href="https://www.eayso.org/" target="_blank">https://www.eayso.org</a></p>
<p>
	<a href="http://www.facebook.com/AYSO.Region13" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/AYSO.Region13</a></p>
<p>
	<a href="http://www.twitter.com/AYSO13" target="_blank">http://www.twitter.com/AYSO13</a></p>
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<title>NO PETS POLICY </title>
<link>http://ayso13.org/new/index.php</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[<p>
	Region 13 has adopted a NO Pets Policy at all AYSO events held in the Region.</p>
<p>
	We ask all parents, guests and spectators to please leave your pets at home when you attend any AYSO event including practices, games, picture day, opening ceremonies, Tournaments, etc.</p>
<p>
	This Policy is endorsed at the National level, is endorsed at the Section level, is endorsed at the Area level, is consistent with neighboring Regions and is in keeping with our Insurance Policy which does not cover animal bites or related injuries.&nbsp; Service animals are generally exempt from this Policy.</p>
<p>
	We appreciate your cooperation.</p>
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<title>Volunteer Registration</title>
<link>http://ayso13.org/new/index.php</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[<p>
	<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Volunteer Registration is required of EVERY volunteer, EVERY year.</span></span></p>
<p>
	<strong><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">The best way to register (or renew registration) is at one of our Walk-In Registration events.</span></span></strong></p>
<p>
	<strong><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">otherwise...</span></span></strong></p>
<p align="center">
	<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">INSTRUCTIONS FOR TURNING IN YOUR VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION FORM WHEN A REGISTRATION EVENT IS NOT BEING HELD</span></span></p>
<p>
	<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">1. Login to your account at <a href="http://www.eayso.org/">www.eAYSO.org</a> using your email address and password. Select the option in the right hand column that applies to you (apply as a new volunteer if you have never completed an application before or apply as a returning volunteer if you have completed one in the past). When the form appears, complete or update all of the requested information.</span></span></p>
<p>
	<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><strong>We are now using eSignature: with eSignature, your name is printed on the signature line of your form and a &quot;wet&quot; signature is not required.</strong></span></span></span></p>
<p>
	<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">2. If you answered &ldquo;Yes&rdquo; to the question &ldquo;Have you ever been convicted of a crime?&rdquo;, please provide <u>all</u> of the information requested.</span></span></p>
<p>
	<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">3. When done, exit to your home page, select the option &ldquo;Print Form&rdquo; and print a copy.</span></span></p>
<p>
	<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">4. Make a photocopy of your current California Driver&rsquo;s License. (Note: the photocopy of your Driver&rsquo;s License will be shredded once the information is confirmed).</span></span></p>
<p>
	<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">5. Send the copy of your Volunteer Registration Form along with the copy of your Driver&rsquo;s License to the Region 13 Child and Volunteer Protection Advocate in one of the following ways:</span></span></p>
<p>
	<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">- Mail them to the following address:</span></span></p>
<p style="margin-left: 1.5in;">
	<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">AYSO Region 13<br />
	Attn: CVPA<br />
	711 W. Woodbury Road, Unit E<br />
	Altadena, CA 91001</span></span></p>
<p>
	<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">- Drop them off at the clubhouse (same address). Put them in an envelope and slide them through the mail drop in the door.</span></span></p>
<p>
	<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">- Scan and email them to the CVPA at</span></span></p>
<p style="margin-left: 1.5in;">
	<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">cvpa@ayso13.org</span></span></p>
<p>
	<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong>(Make sure photocopy of your Driver&rsquo;s License is attached.)</strong></span></span></p>
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