AYSO Region 13 News

Donate Money for Artificial Turf Field at Muir High School

Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500

Region 13 is working with the Pasadena Unified School District and the Pasadena Educational Foundation to raise money for installation of an artificial turf field at Muir High School. This is part of the region's continuing commitment to development and improvement of athletic fields in Pasadena, Altadena and La Canada for the benefit of its soccer program and athletic programs of other field users. When you go to complete your registration at the Clubhouse, look for additional information about how you can be part of this effort.

Registration Dates for 2008-09 Season Announced

Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500

Registration in Region 13 is a two-step process. First, pre-register your child as a player and yourself as a volunteer online at http://www.eAYSO.org. We will open eAYSO for pre-registration in Region 13 on March 1. Second, bring your printed forms and payment for your registration fees to the Clubhouse on one of the following registration completion dates: March 22 (for coaches, referees and team managers only), April 12, April 26, May 10 and May 17. Registration hours 9 AM - 1 PM. Those who do not complete their registration by May 17 will be put on a waiting list to be placed on a team only to the extent that space is available.

For more information, please see the Registration page.

New Under 5 Division

Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500

Region 13 is proud to announce addition of Under 5 division to existing divisions. Now your 4 year old children can enjoy this great sport and be part of our soccer family. Please spread the word to your friends and family and register early to play in our Fall season. Details will follow soon.

Passback Used Soccer Gear SHARE THE EQUIPMENT! SHARE THE GAME!

Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500

Please join AYSO Region 13 In our ongoing partnership with the LA Galaxy and the US Soccer Foundation in our efforts to PassBack new and lightly used soccer gear for kids in need.

Players can donate soccer balls, cleats (tied together please), shinguards, jerseys, shorts and socks.

Think of the smiles that the donation will put on the face of kids who can not afford to buy a jersey! Hey, after all, when you signed up for AYSO this season you received a beautiful new neon-plaid-polka dot-striped-checked jersey to wear; and when you sign up next year you will get a new one; so pull those old jerseys out of the bottom of the closet and share.

'Many people in other countries--and even kids in some areas of the USA--cannot afford soccer gear or they do not have access to a place where they can buy it.' says Marina Lesse, who is coordinating the used gear drive. 'This collection will help kids throughout the world and in our community have the chance to play soccer with adequate equipment.'

Over the past few years your donations of over 10,000 items of soccer gear have benefitted THOUSANDS of kids as far away as Cameroon, Kenya, Ghana, the Gulf States of the USA, Mexico, several Central American countries and as close as our own city, our donations have gone to: LA Scores, the LA Unified School District, Pasadena Unified School District, Hollywood P.A.L. and the Boys and Girls Club.

We are pleased to accept donations from other AYSO regions as well as Club and school programs.

For more information, contact Marina Lesse at UsedSoccerGear@aol.com .

Ask the Ref link is now available in Region 13

Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500

If you have general questions about The Laws of the Game, or if you're just not sure about that call you made, just 'Ask the Ref' and get real advice from Gil Acedo, Region 13 National Referee.

To get started, click the Referees tab to your left. Then on the Referee Page, click on the 'Ask the Ref' icon in the upper right. You can read other posted questions and answers, or go to the bottom of the page and submit your own. All questions are confidential; any questions of general interest are posted without the questioner's name.

This forum is not for complaints about a Ref's calls in a particular game, but is an opportunity to ask your specific questions and get a clearer understanding of The Laws and the referee's role.

Enjoy!
John Cucchissi
Region 13 Referee Administrator

Summary of the 2007 Law Changes

Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500

The 121st Annual General Meeting of the International Football Association Board (IFAB) was held March 3rd in Manchester, England. The 2007 revisions to the Laws of the Game and Decisions of the IFAB become mandatory on July 1st. Additional Instructions are effective immediately.

Bill Mason, FIFA Law Interpreter for AYSO, has provided the Summary of the 2007 Changes To the 2006 Laws of the Game.

The full text of the AYSO EDITION of FIFA Laws of the Game, revised for 2007/2008, is also available via the link at our referee webpage.

[If you receive this notice via email and cannot access the links, please go to http://www.ayso13.org/ and read the news event 'Summary of the 2007 Law Changes'.]

Regards,

John Cucchissi
Regional Referee Administrator

Law 11 -- Offside: A Flash Video

Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500
Referees and Coaches ---

You've read the text in the Laws of the Game; you've looked at the drawings and pictures. FIFA has put together an animation to help with comprehending the nuances in this particular infraction. Go to http://www.fifa.com/flash/lotg/football/en/Laws11_01.htm ; once you open the web page, click on 'Launch flash version' in the lower left of the page to view the video.

It's narrated, so don't forget to turn on the audio on your computer.

Regards,

John Cucchissi
Regional Referee Administrator

Violations of Law 14 (The Penalty Kick)

Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500
Alfred Kleinaitis, Manager of Referee Development and Education for USSF, has issued a clarification memo regarding restarts associated with violations of Law 14 (The Penalty Kick). Please view this link.

[If you receive this notice via email and cannot access the links, please go to http://www.ayso13.org/referee.php and read the news event 'Violations of Law 14 (The Penalty Kick)'.]

Regards,

John Cucchissi
Regional Referee Administrator

Summary of the 2007 Law Changes

Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500
The 121st Annual General Meeting of the International Football Association Board (IFAB) was held March 3rd in Manchester, England. The 2007 revisions to the Laws of the Game and Decisions of the IFAB become mandatory on July 1st. Additional Instructions are effective immediately.

Bill Mason, FIFA Law Interpreter for AYSO, has provided the Summary of the 2007 Changes To the 2006 Laws of the Game.

The full text of the AYSO EDITION of FIFA Laws of the Game, revised for 2007/2008, is also available via the link at our referee webpage.

[If you receive this notice via email and cannot access the links, please go to http://www.ayso13.org/ and read the news event 'Summary of the 2007 Law Changes'.]

Regards,

John Cucchissi
Regional Referee Administrator

GRAD SERIES WAIT LIST SIGN UPS STILL BEING ACCEPTED GRAD SERIES FOR OLDER U8 PLAYERS

Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500

RSVP to slesse@galaxyambassadors.com

Please provide your name and your child's name.
Thank you,
Steve Lesse
AYSO Region 13
Ast. Coach Administrator
Graduation Series Coordinator

GRADUATION SERIES FOR OLDER UNDER 8 DIVISION PLAYERS

All Older players (i.e., those players who will be 8 years old on July 31, 2007) in Division U8 have the opportunity to participate in a second season all their own. The Grad Series program is designed to be a transition between U8 and U10 Divisions. Graduation Series teams play 7v7 on an U10-sized field with goals and goalkeepers. The off side law now applies. Placement on a grad series team is first come first served; our only limit is the number of coaches we have to form teams. Teams are being formed now. Practice and Games will take place starting the first week of January & end the last weekend in February.

The Grad Series is not a part of the regular season program and is designed to be self-supporting. An additional registration fee of $40 is required and there may be other associated costs.
All children who play in the Graduation Series will be moving up to U10 next season.
A special evaluation committee will make the final coach selections. All coach candidates will be evaluated on a number of characteristics including certification, experience and volunteerism. U8 Referees are encouraged to make the transition to U10-type play by volunteering to referee Grad Series matches.

Answers to some Frequent Grad series questions:

1) Yes, if you volunteer to Coach or Ast. Coach a Grad. Series team your child will be placed on your team.

2) Yes, if you volunteer to be a Ref for the Grad Series your Child will be placed on your team.

3) Yes, the Region will be providing U10 Coach and Referee training classes (most likely the first week in January)

4) Cost per child is $40 which covers Uniforms, Trophies, and field use.

5) Scholarships are available

6) We play 7v7 including the keeper

7) Target size for rosters is 9

8) games are Planned to be on Saturdays

RSVP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE to slesse@galaxyambassadors.com

Referee Physical Fitness Training

Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500
The weekly Area 1C referee physical fitness training at Live Oak Park (10144 Bogue St., Temple City) is now every THURSDAY, starting at 6:30 pm. It's open to all referees in Region 13.

The training has been a big success so far. The group is growing ... to all those refs who are participating, thanks and keep it up! We start getting together to warm up and stretch at 6:30 (running starts at 7). It is never too late to start, and please feel free to come, even if you can't make the start time.

Bring your referee equipment: whistle, cards, AR flags. Best parking is probably in the lot off Daines on the South end of park...see the map at http://ayso1c.org/maps.php?display=map&id=45)

Regards,

John Cucchissi
Referee Administrator
Region 13

Referee Physical Fitness Training

Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500
The weekly Area 1C referee physical fitness training at Live Oak Park (10144 Bogue St., Temple City) is now every THURSDAY, starting at 6:30 pm. It's open to all referees in Region 13.

The training has been a big success so far. The group is growing ... to all those refs who are participating, thanks and keep it up! We start getting together to warm up and stretch at 6:30 (running starts at 7). It is never too late to start, and please feel free to come, even if you can't make the start time.

Bring your referee equipment: whistle, cards, AR flags. Best parking is probably in the lot off Daines on the South end of park...see the map at http://ayso1c.org/maps.php?display=map&id=45)

Regards,

John Cucchissi
Referee Administrator
Region 13

Referee Fitness Training at Live Oak Park

Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500
The weekly Area 1C referee physical fitness training at Live Oak Park (10144 Bogue St., Temple City) is now every THURSDAY, starting at 6:30 pm. It's open to all referees in Region 13.

The training has been a big success so far. The group is growing ... to all those refs who are participating, thanks and keep it up! We start getting together to warm up and stretch at 6:30 (running starts at 7). It is never too late to start, and please feel free to come, even if you can't make the start time.

Bring your referee equipment: whistle, cards, AR flags. Best parking is probably in the lot off Daines on the South end of park...see the map at http://ayso1c.org/maps.php?display=map&id=45)

Regards,

John Cucchissi
Referee Administrator
Region 13