AYSO Region 13

An additional walk-in registration has been added for the fall soccer season in AYSO Region 13 (Pasadena, Altadena, La Canada):

• June 2; 9:00am-1:00pm

Please do send questions concerning registrations until you have read this message and read the detailed information and instructions on the Regions Website located at the top of the home page pull down under "INFO", and select "Registration".

Registrations will take place at the Region 13 Clubhouse:

711 West Woodbury Rd, Unit E, Altadena, CA 91001.

Registering to play in Region 13 is a two-step process:

First, pre-register your child as a player at http://www.eAYSO.org.  Print 1 copy of each player form.

When you volunteer as a Coach, Referee, or Team manager, pre-register yourself as a volunteer. Print 1 copy of each volunteer form.

We are now using eSignature: with eSignature, your name is printed on the signature line of your form and a "wet" signature is not required.

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.

This is an added registration and there are no fee discounts.  Registration fees for 2012 are $150 per child; there are no discounts for additional children.

Remember to print and bring 1 copy of each player form and print and bring 1 copy of each volunteer form.

Registration must be completed in person. The player's parent or guardian must complete registration. Please do not mail or send your player's registration forms with a relative, friend or neighbor, we will not accept.

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.  Demand is high for these computers – expect delays.  If you print your forms ahead of time, you will save time at registration.  If you use an Apple computer, please use the Firefox Browser, otherwise the needed print function will not work properly.

For detailed instructions:

At the top of this page, pull down under "INFO", and select "Registration".

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.

Regards,

Steve Bickel

Regional Commissioner

AYSO Region 13

http://ayso13.org

https://www.eayso.org

http://www.facebook.com/AYSO.Region13

http://www.twitter.com/AYSO13

2012 marks the 40^th anniversary of AYSO Region 13.  We are planning to hold Opening Ceremonies in the Rose Bowl on Sunday afternoon, September 16, 2012.  Please volunteer to help make this a memorable event by joining our Opening Ceremonies Committee.  Please contact Bill Ukropina at Billu@cbcnco.com. 

Thank you,

Steve Bickel

Regional Commissioner
Region 13

The AYSO Safe Haven and Safety Director programs have been promoting since 2009 the recommendations provided by the U.S. Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) Heads Up 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.

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:

• 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: http://www.ayso.org/resources/safety.aspx
• Encourage ALL coaches, referees, and Section, Area and Region Board Members to take the CDC’s free online Concussion Awareness Training at: http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/HeadsUp/online_training.html or soon to be available at www.aysotraining.org. 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.
• 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, and
• 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.

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’t hesitate to contact the Safe Haven office at 800-872-2976 for further clarification.

Here are a few of the helpful Steps/Measures to remember relating to concussion awareness and safety issues:

• Coaches are required to complete an AYSO Incident Report whenever a concussion has been suspected and turn it into the Safety Director.
• The Safety Director must forward a copy of the AYSO Incident Report to insurance@ayso.org and make sure the injured player’s parents are informed about AYSO’s Soccer Accident Insurance.
• 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.
• The signed Participation Release and any Medical Release must be given to the Safety Director and forwarded to insurance@ayso.org.

Please direct any questions to Region 13 Safety Director Wendy Hopkins whopkins@obrienlawcorp.com or Regional Commissioner Steve Bickel At rc@ayso13.org.

Regards,

Steve Bickel

Regional Commissioner
AYSO Region 13

http://ayso13.org

https://www.eayso.org

http://www.facebook.com/AYSO.Region13

http://www.twitter.com/AYSO13

Region 13 has adopted a NO Pets Policy at all AYSO events held in the Region.

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.

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.  Service animals are generally exempt from this Policy.

We appreciate your cooperation.

Volunteer Registration is required of EVERY volunteer, EVERY year.

The best way to register (or renew registration) is at one of our Walk-In Registration events.

otherwise...

INSTRUCTIONS FOR TURNING IN YOUR VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION FORM WHEN A REGISTRATION EVENT IS NOT BEING HELD

1. Login to your account at www.eAYSO.org 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.

We are now using eSignature: with eSignature, your name is printed on the signature line of your form and a "wet" signature is not required.

2. If you answered “Yes” to the question “Have you ever been convicted of a crime?”, please provide all of the information requested.

3. When done, exit to your home page, select the option “Print Form” and print a copy.

4. Make a photocopy of your current California Driver’s License. (Note: the photocopy of your Driver’s License will be shredded once the information is confirmed).

5. Send the copy of your Volunteer Registration Form along with the copy of your Driver’s License to the Region 13 Child and Volunteer Protection Advocate in one of the following ways:

- Mail them to the following address:

AYSO Region 13
Attn: CVPA
711 W. Woodbury Road, Unit E
Altadena, CA 91001

- Drop them off at the clubhouse (same address). Put them in an envelope and slide them through the mail drop in the door.

- Scan and email them to the CVPA at

cvpa@ayso13.org

(Make sure photocopy of your Driver’s License is attached.)

AYSO Region 13 is now connected to Facebook and Twitter. 

Here are the corrected addresses to follow us on http://www.facebook.com/AYSO.Region13 and Tweets at http://www.twitter.com/AYSO13 to get Region 13 announcements, news and information including field closers and registration updates.

This and more is available when you also subscribe to email alerts through our Region 13 website http://ayso13.org/new/index.php to obtain complete announcements, news and information.

December 14, 2011 Update:

Selections for the AYSO Area 1-C Region 13 GU14 National Games Team will be made on December 19th, 2011. To be considered for the National Games team, a player must have been selected to one of Region 13's All Star teams. Families accepting invitations on behalf of their daughters will be expected to sign a National Games Team Letter of Commitment and pay a non-refundable player registration fee.

The training session originally scheduled for for Sunday, December 19th, has been postponed.

A team roster will be finalized after all Letters of Commitment have been received.

Direct any questions to Region 13's GU14 National Games Team head Coach, David Haupt, at: treasurer@ayso13.org.

November 4, 2011 Update:

AYSO Region 13 GU14 players interested in trying out for the GU14 National Games Team representing AYSO Region 13 are expected to attend upcoming All Star Tryouts and participate in the region’s All Star Program.

August 27, 2011 Update:

AYSO Region 13 has been awarded a GU14 team at the AYSO National Games, which will be held July 1-8, 2012, in Knoxville, TN.

The Head Coach of this team will be David Haupt.

The National Games are held every 2 years and bring together AYSO players, volunteers, and parents from across the country.

All GU14 players registered in Region 13 for the fall 2011 season are eligible for this team.  Team formation will be selective, with additional consideration given to children whose parents have been coach or referee volunteers.

This will be a competitive team and the team will very likely participate in the Area 1-C All Star program, the Area 1-C Spring YDP program, and in other AYSO tournaments. It will essentially be a year long commitment. It will be a special year of soccer for a special group of girls.

All travel expenses must be paid by the players. Fundraising is an essential part of participation on the team.

Our permit for the use of the artificial turf field at Muir Central requires:

- only water may be consumed (no sports drinks, no food, no candy, no gum)

- only players, coaches and referees are permitted on the field (other parents and siblings sit in the bleachers on their team's side)

- use of the track is not permitted

- animals are prohibited

- teams warming up for the next game must do so OUTSIDE the fence around the track (we are not permitted to use the small turf half circle inside the track)

AYSO strives to create a healthy environment for our children and our community. One of the ways we do this is by maintaining a high standard of conduct at our games:

• Negative comments and complaints about officiating are prohibited.

• In Region 13, the home team always occupies the north or west sideline. This rule applies regardless of sun, shade or other conditions.
  • Spectators must sit on their team's sideline.
  • No spectators are allowed behind the goal line.

• Coaches must remain in "the technical area" (on the sideline, within 10 yards of the halfway line). Since the technical area is not painted on Region 13 fields, coaches must go no further from the halfway line than the edge of the center circle.
  • Exceptions: U6, U7, and U8 coaches are allowed along the entire sideline.

• Only coaches may “coach” (i.e., instruct and direct the players). Others on the sideline should cheer and encourage, but should never coach.

• Coach participation in matches is limited to comments that are positive, instructional, or encouraging.

• A coach should never speak to opposing players except to compliment them on their play.

• Coaches are not entitled to question the referee's calls or ask for explanations during a match.

• Coaches are not permitted on the field unless specifically invited by the referee (e.g., even if there is an injury, the coach must be invited by the referee before entering the field).
  • Exceptions:
    • U7 Coaches are permitted on the field for September games.
    • U6 Coaches are permitted on the field throughout the season.

• Alcohol and tobacco products are prohibited at AYSO games and practices, and in the immediate vicinity of AYSO fields.

• AYSO games (and practices) require a certified, currently registered AYSO coach.

• AYSO scheduled games require a certified, currently registered AYSO referee. If there is no referee, there can be no game, but the teams may still scrimmage.

In case of inclement weather, the best source of information is our Email Alert system. When we close fields, we send an Email Alert and post the announcement on our home page.

To subscribe to the Email Alert system, click on the link in the upper right of our home page.

We post decisions about field closures as early as possible, and we certainly try to have decisions on practice nights by 4:00pm and on game days by 7:30am. Sometimes the announcement may come later, especially on game days.

In the event that a cancellation has not been announced, you can assume the field is open. Nevertheless, a coach’s primary concern is the safety of his players, and another important concern is preserving the field, so, a coach should cancel practice if conditions are detrimental to the players or the field. Referees are responsible for this decision at games.

Please do not contact board members or coaches to find out if practices or games are cancelled. If you are subscribed to Email Alerts, you will be the first to know.

Teams playing games at Oxford field should park in the parking lot west of the field on University Dr. This Lot is marked "Parking by Permit Only", but this does not apply on Saturday and Sunday.

Please do not park along the side of the fence as this area is marked "No Parking" and there is an effort to grow grass that is wasted when vehicles are parked there.

If a player must seek emergency room treatment or a physician office visit because of an injury or illness that affects the player's readiness to participate in games or practices, the player's parents must submit an AYSO Participation Release Form to the coach when the player can return to AYSO activities. The coach should then foward the form to the Regional Safety Director for filing.

The Participation Release Form is available on this website, pull down under "INFO" and select "Forms", then click on "Participation Release Form"