All Futsal Players,

This is a quick confirmation that we have at least one player in your family registered. We are currently building groups, adjusting the proposed schedule, and confirming volunteers. We hope to have everything sent to you and posted on Monday.


To get started, the weekend of 1/11 & 1/12 at Ashbrook Independent School, below are required items...

1: Non-marking shoes are required. Ideally, a shoe that is without dirt or pebbles.

2: Shin guards and socks required. We will have shin guards and socks for sale on 1/11 & 1/12.


You can learn more about the program here:
https://corvallisayso.org/programs/futsal

Thank You,
Luke Cotton
Region Commissioner

American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) - Region 149
A 5060 SW Philomath Blvd #193 Corvallis, OR 97333

AYSO, where kids play in a fun, family environment powered by Volunteers.... including me.

COST: The season/program fee is $60 and will need to be paid by Credit Card in Sports Connect. Players that have not played with AYSO this School Year often need to pay the AYSO non-refundable membership fee of $25.

NOTES:
Sorry, we are not offering this program specifically for Kinder, you would need to join with the 1st grade group.
High School & Adult players, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to learn about opportunities to play.

Register in Sports Connect, select the available futsal program, work through the registration process, and complete the checkout. If you have a special request, use this request form (here).
Be sure you answer the questions when registering about division, skill, and playing group.

We build activity groups for our futsal program, 12-16 players are split into groups, spend about 30min practicing, then play a game. The 8 weekend activities (scheduled either Saturday or Sunday, often in the afternoon) are about 50 minutes long and will be played at the Ashbrook Independent School. This session will go from Jan 11th - Mar 16th, placement notifications will happen by Jan, with an activity schedule expected soon after.

The season/program fee is $60 and will need to be paid by Credit Card in Sports Connect. Players that have not played with AYSO this School Year often need to pay the AYSO non-refundable membership fee of $25. We cannot guarantee that a division will have enough players for an activity group, if that is the case, and we could not place your player, your credit card would be refunded the $60 (if your player is placed, and you cancel or cannot make the schedule, the refund could be $55. After we start the activities, no refunds) (refund form).
NOTICE: Sports Connect charges a non-refundable $2.75 per credit card transaction, so for one player, it could be $62.75.

Basics to Know:

• The focus is more on control, ball handling, & passing.
• The location is a basketball court, court or non-marking athletic shoes are needed, & player contact will be highly discouraged.
• Scheduling will be in hour blocks.
• A head coach will warm up the same group of players each session, split up the group, & run/oversee a futsal game.

NEW Volunteers: During player registration, I am asking for volunteer indication. Once I know the interest/numbers, I will indicate that the individual needs to register as a volunteer. This saves us the cost of a potential Background Check, and it saves you the hassle of registering before we know you are needed.

EXISTING Volunteers (Head Coaches): Please register as a volunteer online in Sports Connect, if your account is not tied to your player, ensure the helper/volunteer spot in the player registration form has your name, so we can connect the dots.

(Register in Sports Connect)

• Arrive early to get the waiver done for the sports park.
• Bring shin guards, or you cannot play.
• Middle school players need turf shoes. Everyone else, court shoes are fine.
• Wear/Bring a white shirt.
• Remind players they play with this group each time, and each time they will be split into teams. Sometimes with a friend, sometimes against.

Typical Activity Day

Activity Day Gear: The sports park will have a bag with soccer balls and pinnies for players, stored at the front desk. One bag will be for 3rd - 6th, the other bag will be 7th-8th.

Parents: Ensure you player is wearing the right equipment and has a white shirt; first activity day, sign the release form (one needed per year) and turn it in; drop your player off with the head coach by the benches next to the field; if you are staying for the activity, I suggest you go upstairs to spectate and cheer (note: players can hear your conversations and comments from the balcony); if you have young children with you, consider the downstairs space by the benches (do not kick soccer balls against walls by benches); from entering the field, the activity is about 42min, be back to meet your player in the lobby at that time.

Players: Wear a white shirt (or team designated color and bring a white shirt); standard soccer restrictions ([no watch, earrings, etc.], socks over shin guards, court shoes (okay for Elementary Players) or turf shoes (required for Middle Schoolers); the field could be cold at start, but you will warm up fast; enter on the ground floor and check in with your manager at the bench seats right next to the field; when your manager says okay, enter the field and place your equipment in one of the player boxes, after the other team is out; warm up, stretch, and wait for positions from your manager; after the activity, grab your equipment and leave the field to the lobby.

Head Coaches: Bring a printing of the full roster, ideally try to split up the players into proposed teams ahead of arriving. The referee could have a roster for you (use the roster for sub/player tracking); if you are the first activity, or the team before you uses different size soccer balls, ask the front desk to check for the activity day bag for your size; gather your players in the waiting area by the benches (or on the field if the referee is present); check player equipment on arrival and confirm players for your proposed teams on roster; enter the field with your team after the prior activity clock is done (about 5min before your start time according to the field clock); figure out a main team box to the west and place your equipment; talk with the other Head Coach(es), find the pinnies, and decide who will wear them; indicate positions to players (1 GK (use a rotation if needed), 2 defenders, 2 midfield (your energizer bunnies), 2 forwards, remainder to box), give the goal keeper a unique color pinnie; after activity start, do on the fly substitutions (players should only sit out for 6min at a time), and mark the subs in the roster; I use a method where I sub a player every 2min (w/ 3subs) or every 3min (w/ 2subs); at half YOU HAVE 1MIN, swap the goal keeper (if they want to stay in the position, press them to play the field), and do your 1 sub; at the end of the activity, gather all the player items from the team box and leave the field, we have little time between activities.

Referees (if none, Head Coaches): Get team roster from front desk (they will often highlight the players missing something); if clock is off, ask them to turn it on; enter the field and place your gear in the box to the south east; check the sports park clock (often 6 min slow) and set the activity clock to count down to about 2min before the activity should start; check w/ managers for players missing liability forms (you can give them the roster); check player equipment (standard soccer stuff, no outdoor cleats)(larger players need turf shoes); ensure the teams have consistent colors and the keeper is a unique color; get a activity ball, if it is flat the front counter has a pump; INDOOR IS FAST, please do everything you can to keep the pace and get folks playing; set the clock for 18min, start the 18min within 1min of activity start no matter what; you do not need to put scores on the board; at half set the clock for 1min or less to catch up; start the last 18min, 30seconds after the half time clock ran out, no matter what; take all of your equipment and help get activity equipment off the field to the front desk if it is the last game of the day.

Activity Clock Details
To set the time, press "Set Clock", enter in time, press enter >> Start time - Press "Clock on/off" which will also pause the clock.
To award goals, press either "Guest Score +1" or "Home Score +1" NOTICE: we do not normally keep track of goals on the board.
To take away goals, press "Set Guest Functions" or "Set Home Functions".  You will then type in the number of goals the team should have and press enter.
To enter a penalty, press the button labeled "Guest Penalty" or "Home Penalty".  Enter player #1, press enter, enter time, press enter again.
** If you are not the first activity, you will need to hit the button labeled "New activity Options", enter in the time of the activity and hit enter. **
** For halftime, press the timeout button. It will automatically bring up 1 minute **

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Basic Indoor Rules

Activities: 18 minute halves w/ 1 minute half

• 7 vs. 7, free substitutions.

NO KEEPER PUNTING, NO KEEPER DROP KICK, NO KEEPER SINGLE BOUNCE KICKS, NO SLIDING, NO SLIDING KICKS, NO PLAYING ON THE GROUND, AND NO JUMPING OVER WALLS.

OUT OF PLAY / RESTART:

• Roof Netting - restart on red line on the side where the ball was kicked.
• Side Netting or Off the Field - restart one yard from the wall near where the ball hit the netting or went out.
• Over the Goal Netting - either corner kick on the white dot or a goal keeper throw.

RED LINE VIOLATION: The ball cannot cross 2 red lines in the air. The restart is anywhere on the first red line that was crossed for the opposing team. If it touches the wall, a player, or the ground before crossing the 2nd line, it is not a violation.

OTHER RULES:

• Waiting violation, players with any restart, need to move the ball within 6 sec. The result is a free kick for the other team if it is not done in 6 sec.
• Unlike normal adult indoor rules with the park, we do allow Advantage and do not give blue cards for 5 fouls by a team.
• A player with one team can only score 3 goals for that team.
• No Offside.

FREE KICKS

• All are direct.
• Opposing team should be 3 yards away.
• Kicking player cannot touch ball again without it touching someone else.
• Non-penalty infractions (passing back to keeper) free kick at edge outside keeper area.

PENALTY KICKS: Penalty taken from the top of the keeper box. Non-kickers line up behind the red line and can move once the ball is kicked. Penalty kicker cannot touch the ball twice (must touch another player).

INDOOR FOULS

• All outdoor fouls for the age group (including heading restrictions/rules).
• NO Two hands against the wall (to push off).
• NO Deliberate or Out of Control Sliding.
• NO Punting or Drop Kick.
• NO Jumping Over Wall.
• NO Playing on the Ground (no playing while any other part of the body besides feet are on the ground).

SUBSTITUTIONS: On the fly.
Make sure outgoing player steps off field before incoming player steps in. (If they will not come off (do not know the name), feel free to send a player on to have them pull off the other player. Player going on should not get involved with play until they get the player coming off.)

ENTERING FIELD (not from player box) - get referee permission first.

CARDS:

1. Blue - 2 minute penalty or until opponent scores.
2. Yellow - 2 minute penalty.
3. Red- ejection plus 5 minutes penalty served by another player.

Thank You,
Luke Cotton
Region Commissioner, Acting Co-Indoor Coordinator.

American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) - Region 149
A 5060 SW Philomath Blvd #193 Corvallis, OR 97333

AYSO, where kids play in a fun, family environment, powered by Volunteers.... including me.

3rd/4th Grade Division (Girls | Boys) || 5th/6th Grade Division (Girls | Boys) || 7th/8th Grade Division (Girls | Boys)

We build activity groups for our indoor soccer program, creating groups of 14-20 players that are split into teams each scheduled day, then play a game. All activities will be played at the Corvallis Sports Park. The 6 activities are about 36 minutes long. Four of the activities are on Saturday, with the remainder landing on a Sunday. Both Saturday and Sunday have start times between 12-6pm. There are no practices. This session will go from Nov - Dec, team notifications will happen by end of Oct, with an activity schedule expected soon after.

Register (Sports Connect).

Select a program that is available and work through the registration process. If you have a special request, use this request form (here) (remember to select indoor for the program)

AGAIN: we are building activity groups based on the divisions above. 14-20 players show up and split into teams, then play a game. Each group would have a referee and at least one team leader / head coach to help with substitutions.
Be sure you answer the questions when registering about grade and skill.

The season/program fee is $50 and will need to be paid by Credit Card in Sports Connect. Players that have not played with AYSO this School Year will need to pay the AYSO non-refundable membership fee of $20. We cannot guarantee that a division will have enough players for teams, if that is the case, and we could not place your player, your credit card would be refunded the $50 (if your player is placed, and you cancel, the refund could be $45. After we start the season/activities, no refunds) (refund form).

NEW Volunteers (Referees & Head Coach): During player registration, we are asking for volunteer indication. Once we know the team framework, we will indicate that the individual needs to register as a volunteer. This saves us the cost of a potential Background Check, and it saves you the hassle of registering before we know you are needed.

EXISTING Volunteers (Referees & Head Coach): Please register as a volunteer online in Sports Connect, if your account is not tied to your player, ensure the helper/volunteer spot in the player registration form has your name so we can connect the dots. You will not need to go through the background check process again.

Register in (Sports Connect)

FAQ or to learn more: https://www.corvallisayso.org/programs/indoor.html

No longer in the Benton County area or just not interested in any of our emails, unsubscribe below.


Thank You,
Luke Cotton
Region Commissioner, Webmaster, Acting Indoor Coord, Acting CVPA, & Acting Fields Coordinator

American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) - Region 149
A 5060 SW Philomath Blvd #193 Corvallis, OR 97333

AYSO, where kids play in a fun, family environment powered by Volunteers.... including me.

• Leave the jewelry/watch at home, no jewelry. Not even taped or covered with a band-aid.
• Leave the pets at home. No Pets: No pets near the playing areas during any AYSO activities, games, or practices.
  

Thank You,
Luke Cotton
Region Commissioner, Webmaster, Acting CVPA, & Acting Fields Coordinator

American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) - Region 149
A 5060 SW Philomath Blvd #193 Corvallis, OR 97333

AYSO, where kids play in a fun, family environment powered by Volunteers.... including me.

• Heading: Coaches are noticing younger division players (8U) either heading the ball, or attempting to head the ball, during a game. Please remind your players that heading is not allowed until they are older.

• Cherry-picking: For divisions without "offsides", reports are noticing an increase in cherry-picking where players hover around the opposing goal waiting for the ball to be launched to them. In an effort to prepare players for the older divisions, remind players that there is a difference between "being open" and simply "waiting for the ball". A player that waits for a ball is not in a position to support the team on defense. Better for coaches to change player mindset at the younger divisions.

• Coaching Box: Technical lines and boxes were added mid-season, and overall have helped manage team, coach, and spectator movement. These lines are now very faint and coaches are beginning to encroach onto the field, and into their opponents space. For some, encroachment happens from shear passion for the game. For others, it might be a bad habit that isn't meant to be disrespectful, but is viewed as disrespectful. Coaches need to know where they are along the sidelines. It might even be necessary (and humorous) to have someone on your sidelines pull you back to where you belong...

• Grade-Level Discrepancy: This observation has been made mostly by the 3rd/4th grade teams. Players in this age range can have noticeable size and weight differences, and if too many of the larger players end up on a team, competition can be imbalanced. AYSO is aware of this issue and is looking at how team formation can be improved for next fall. Some teams will be together for the spring, and other teams will be dismantled. Whatever the situation, how coaches approach play on the field should be a reflection of AYSO's 6-Philosophies and our understanding of Social Emotional Learning.

• Blowout v Forfeit: Several games had large discrepancies in their scoreline. Most winning coaches tried to adjust play to help curb scoring, and create opportunities for other players. Some coaches waited too late to make critical adjustments. Regardless of the outcome, ALL coaches must be willing to discuss forfeiting. At the recreational level, coaches should recognize an opportunity to improve play when other adjustments are hampering player development. The beauty of needing to forfeit is that teams can mix their players, even the play, and develop new relationships. Forfeiting allows strong players to remain on the field, or in a scoring position. Parents and spectators may not approve, or understand the reasons, yet the bold move is a reflection of positive coaching, good sportsmanship, and "balanced teams".

• High-5 Line: Many teams are having fun with their post game High 5's lines. Some teams even do a High 5 tunnel. Whatever celebration formation you use, please remind your players to demonstrate true sportsmanship through appropriate language and actions. It only takes one word, or action, to derail a positive post game celebration.

• Referee/ Assistant Referee: Coaches, please remember that when a game includes one or two assistant referees (AR), it is the center referee (CR) that need to decide if the AR's are experienced enough to call flagrant fouls. Many of our referees are either new to the role, or lack enough experience to determine the nuances of player actions. Prior to the start of a game, the CR typically discusses with the AR's what to flag and what not to flag. Since the referee team meets to review their individual responsibilities, it is critical that the coaches discuss with the CR how the game will be officiated (based on the experience of the referee team). Coaches must keep their emotions under control, especially in front of their players, and allow the game to play out. Nothing is achieved when heated comments from adults spill over to the players. With good pre-game communication, many on-field calls can be processed by coaches and players in a more constructive manner. This should result in a positive playing/ coaching experience.

3rd/4th Grade Division (Girls | Boys) || 5th/6th Grade Division (Girls | Boys) || 7th/8th Grade Division (Girls | Boys)

We build activity groups for our indoor soccer program, creating groups of 14-20 players that are split into teams each scheduled day, then play a game. All activities will be played at the Corvallis Sports Park. The 6 activities are about 36 minutes long. Four of the activities are on Saturday, with the remainder landing on a Sunday. Both Saturday and Sunday have start times between 12-6pm. There are no practices. This session will go from Nov - Dec, team notifications will happen by end of Oct, with an activity schedule expected soon after.

Register (Sports Connect).

Select a program that is available and work through the registration process. If you have a special request, use this request form (here) (remember to select indoor for the program)

AGAIN: we are building activity groups based on the divisions above. 14-20 players show up and split into teams, then play a game. Each group would have a referee and at least one team leader / head coach to help with substitutions.
Be sure you answer the questions when registering about grade and skill.

The season/program fee is $50 and will need to be paid by Credit Card in Sports Connect. Players that have not played with AYSO this School Year will need to pay the AYSO non-refundable membership fee of $20. We cannot guarantee that a division will have enough players for teams, if that is the case, and we could not place your player, your credit card would be refunded the $50 (if your player is placed, and you cancel, the refund could be $45. After we start the season/activities, no refunds) (refund form).

NEW Volunteers (Referees & Head Coach): During player registration, we are asking for volunteer indication. Once we know the team framework, we will indicate that the individual needs to register as a volunteer. This saves us the cost of a potential Background Check, and it saves you the hassle of registering before we know you are needed.

EXISTING Volunteers (Referees & Head Coach): Please register as a volunteer online in Sports Connect, if your account is not tied to your player, ensure the helper/volunteer spot in the player registration form has your name so we can connect the dots. You will not need to go through the background check process again.

Register in (Sports Connect)

FAQ or to learn more: https://www.corvallisayso.org/programs/indoor.html

No longer in the Benton County area or just not interested in any of our emails, unsubscribe below.


Thank You,
Luke Cotton
Region Commissioner, Webmaster, Acting Indoor Coord, Acting CVPA, & Acting Fields Coordinator

American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) - Region 149
A 5060 SW Philomath Blvd #193 Corvallis, OR 97333

AYSO, where kids play in a fun, family environment powered by Volunteers.... including me.

• Home team wears Red, away team wears Blue. (Not sure? Bring both)
• Wear your uniform/jersey over all other clothing, dark athletic shorts, and shin guards under your black socks.
• Leave the jewelry/watch at home, no jewelry. Not even taped or covered with a band-aid.
• Leave the pets at home. No Pets: No pets near the playing areas during any AYSO activities, games, or practices.
  
• Sit 4ft back from the field on the side with the spectator sign, some fields have a setback line on the spectator side, please sit behind that.

Thank You,
Luke Cotton
Region Commissioner, Webmaster, Acting CVPA, & Acting Fields Coordinator

American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) - Region 149
A 5060 SW Philomath Blvd #193 Corvallis, OR 97333

AYSO, where kids play in a fun, family environment powered by Volunteers.... including me.

• Home team wears Red, away team wears Blue. (Not sure? Bring both)
• Wear your uniform/jersey over all other clothing, dark athletic shorts, and shin guards under your black socks.
• Leave the jewelry/watch at home, no jewelry. Not even taped or covered with a band-aid.
• Leave the pets at home. No Pets: No pets near the playing areas during any AYSO activities, games, or practices.
  
• Sit 4ft back from the field on the side with the spectator sign, some fields have a setback line on the spectator side, please sit behind that.

Thank You,
Luke Cotton
Region Commissioner, Webmaster, Acting CVPA, & Acting Fields Coordinator

American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) - Region 149
A 5060 SW Philomath Blvd #193 Corvallis, OR 97333

AYSO, where kids play in a fun, family environment powered by Volunteers.... including me.

• 6U-7U should consider adding PUGG goals when a game is unbalanced. Adding or removing players is one option, adding an additional goal to the endline is another. Coaches are cautioned from viewing the additional goal as a weakness. Rather, an additional goal helps inexperienced teams to look up and look wide helping break their "tunnel vision".
• 8U-10U should make adjustments sooner than later. Several games had multiple scores within a few minutes, several teams were missing players and coaches. If coaches meet beforehand, these adjustment will be more natural.
• If coaches are unable to attend a game, please reach out to your replacement and let them know how "balancing scores" is done. One game had parents stepping in without any idea of their role during the game. As much as their effort was appreciated, unexpected disruption and confusion can spill over to the players.
• Over-Coaching usually comes from frustration, passion, or inexperience. Spend practice time getting players prepared for competition, and game breaks refining play. Many players will shut down when coaches over instruct during a game. They can feel as though everything they are doing is wrong, even when the message was meant to improve player development.

• Overall you should be proud of your efforts last Saturday. Referees and coaches gave you high marks for sportsmanship, player development, and positive behavior.
• Players can always improve: After scoring remember to celebrate in a manner that shows respect to the other team. High-5's, fist bumps work. What method of celebration has your team adopted?
• Player Down: Amazing to see you all support an injured player. We had a serious injury on Saturday and attending players, coaches and spectators demonstrated a high level of respect for the player. You should be proud of yourselves.

• Recreation soccer is a messy activity to play and watch. Emotions run the spectrum, as do the skill levels, coaching experience, and referee experience. For the sake of the young players, curbing ones enthusiasm is the first step in supporting your team.
• Referees are hearing more positive comments, especially when a call doesn't go your teams's way. Shake it off and let them play. You have been doing a much better job of respectfully voicing your opinion, even acknowledging when a call deserved to be call against your team. That action demonstrates an understanding of what it is to be an AYSO fan.

• Home team wears Red, away team wears Blue. (Not sure? Bring both)
• Wear your uniform/jersey over all other clothing, dark athletic shorts, and shin guards under your black socks.
• Leave the jewelry/watch at home, no jewelry. Not even taped.
• Leave the pets at home. No Pets: No pets near the playing areas during any AYSO activities, games, or practices.
  
• Sit 4ft back from the field on the side with the spectator sign, some fields have a setback line on the spectator side, please sit behind that.

Thank You,
Luke Cotton
Region Commissioner, Webmaster, Acting CVPA, & Acting Fields Coordinator

American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) - Region 149
A 5060 SW Philomath Blvd #193 Corvallis, OR 97333

AYSO, where kids play in a fun, family environment powered by Volunteers.... including me.

• Home team wears Red, away team wears Blue.
• Wear your uniform/jersey over all other clothing.
• Bring water.
• Wear dark athletic shorts or buy shorts at the info shed.
• Wear shin guards under your team socks. Shin guards behind the socks, order is shin guards, socks, shoes, fun!
• Leave the jewelry/watch at home, no jewelry.
• Leave the pets at home. No Pets: No pets near the playing areas during any AYSO activities, games, or practices.
  Please clearly mark service animals to help avoid being asked repeatedly by volunteers (1) is the dog a service animal required because of a disability, and (2) what work or task has the dog been trained to perform.
  
• Arrive at least 20 min before game start.
• Find the field and the best parking area.
• Sit 4ft back from the field on the side with the spectator sign or the S painted on the ground (Teams have a T near half on the other side).
  Fields 91-151, Spectator Lines: We have added a setback line on the spectator side of each field to help families set up to watch a few feet back from the touchline. Please make use of this nice new feature!

Thank You,
Luke Cotton
Region Commissioner, Webmaster, Acting CVPA, & Acting Fields Coordinator

American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) - Region 149
A 5060 SW Philomath Blvd #193 Corvallis, OR 97333

AYSO, where kids play in a fun, family environment powered by Volunteers.... including me.

• Consecutive passes before shooting (4x, 5x...)
• Wait until opposing team reaches mid-field before attacking the ball
• Move strong players to defense

• Home team wears Red, away team wears Blue.
• Wear your uniform/jersey over all other clothing.
• Bring water.
• Wear dark athletic shorts or buy shorts at the equipment sale.
• Wear shin guards under your team socks. Shin guards behind the socks, order is shin guards, socks, shoes, fun!
• Leave the jewelry/watch at home, no jewelry.
• Leave the pets at home. No Pets: No pets near the playing areas during any AYSO activities, games, or practices. Please clearly mark service animals to help avoid being asked repeatedly by volunteers (1) is the dog a service animal required because of a disability, and (2) what work or task has the dog been trained to perform.
  
• Arrive at least 20 min before game start.
• Find the field and the best parking area.
• Sit 4ft back from the field on the side with the spectator sign or the S painted on the ground. (Teams have a T near half on the other side)

Thank You,
Luke Cotton
Region Commissioner, Webmaster, Acting CVPA, & Acting Fields Coordinator

American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) - Region 149
A 5060 SW Philomath Blvd #193 Corvallis, OR 97333

AYSO, where kids play in a fun, family environment powered by Volunteers.... including me.

• Throw-ins: Any skill we are teaching should come with an opportunity to improve. Most throw-ins witnessed were not correct and not called. Players should have the opportunity for a second throw-in before giving possession to the other team. During practices, please make sure you are teaching the proper throw-in technique. The less the referee has to manage during a game the better. An email to our referees will be sent expressing this observation. 

• Offsides: Referees are going to be flexible at this level of soccer. The important point is educating players about offsides during practice, not the game. Demonstrate examples of offsides, discuss how to prevent offsides, but keep it simple. In addition, please understand that it has been a challenge to field enough referees for proper game coverage. Calls will be missed, calls will be let go, and several referees are new to the job.

• Home team wears Red, away team wears Blue.
• Wear your uniform/jersey over all other clothing.
• Bring water.
• Wear dark athletic shorts or buy shorts at the equipment sale.
• Wear shin guards under your team socks. Shin guards behind the socks, order is shin guards, socks, shoes, fun!
• Leave the jewelry/watch at home, no jewelry.
• Leave the pets at home. No Pets: No pets near the playing areas during any AYSO activities, games, or practices. Please clearly mark service animals to help avoid being asked repeatedly by volunteers (1) is the dog a service animal required because of a disability, and (2) what work or task has the dog been trained to perform.
  
• Arrive at least 20 min before game start.
• Find the field and the best parking area.
• Sit 4ft back from the field on the side with the spectator sign or the S painted on the ground. (Teams have a T near half on the other side)

Thank You,
Luke Cotton
Region Commissioner, Webmaster, Acting CVPA, & Acting Fields Coordinator

American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) - Region 149
A 5060 SW Philomath Blvd #193 Corvallis, OR 97333

AYSO, where kids play in a fun, family environment powered by Volunteers.... including me.

Thank You,
Luke Cotton
Region Commissioner, Webmaster, Acting CVPA, & Acting Fields Coordinator

American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) - Region 149
A 5060 SW Philomath Blvd #193 Corvallis, OR 97333

AYSO, where kids play in a fun, family environment powered by Volunteers.... including me.

Thank You,
Luke Cotton
Region Commissioner, Webmaster, Acting Scheduler, Acting CVPA, & Acting Fields Coordinator

American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) - Region 149
A 5060 SW Philomath Blvd #193 Corvallis, OR 97333

AYSO, where kids play in a fun, family environment powered by Volunteers.... including me.

• No Soccer Experience Needed.
• No Volunteer Registration Required.

Events Helper (18+): helps with miscellaneous jobs such as the Soccer Equipment Sale (Shoe Swap) the first Saturday of the season, or any other special events as they arise.

Safety Helper (16+): helps operate the Safety/Information station on game day, answer questions about game day, general operations, and keep first aid supplies and forms in order for an hour shift. On-the-job training will be provided. You will be paired with another helper.

Opening Helper (16+): helps set out equipment for use during the game day, checks fields, and could do other field tasks (like lining fields, helping with nets, etc.). On-the-job training will be provided.

Fields Helper (16+): helps maintain and improve the soccer fields at practice and game areas. The field helpers are responsible for field lining, pre-season set up, post-season take down, opening and closing on game day, and other field maintenance tasks. Field painting / lining slots are anytime Friday. Learn more about Field Reline and Marking work (here).

Thank You,
Luke Cotton
Region Commissioner, Webmaster, Acting CVPA, & Acting Fields Coordinator

American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) - Region 149
A 5060 SW Philomath Blvd #193 Corvallis, OR 97333

AYSO, where kids play in a fun, family environment powered by Volunteers.... including me.

Thank You,
Luke Cotton
Region Commissioner, Webmaster, Acting Scheduler, Acting CVPA, & Acting Fields Coordinator

American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) - Region 149
A 5060 SW Philomath Blvd #193 Corvallis, OR 97333

AYSO, where kids play in a fun, family environment powered by Volunteers.... including me.

• Contact all families (use prior group email or Sports Connect's team email system on your team page (search here, or it is often a link by the player/volunteer name after you log in https://ayso149.org)).
• Propose a day, time, & location to have all players come to play and parents to meet.
  • 8/26-9/2, you have good odds to show up at any park or school location and find some space to use, even at the Adams area. Set a precise meeting spot to start, then move to a play area for the practice/meeting.
  • Players will need shin guards at a minimum.
  • Team equipment pickup is Today 8/24 11am-1pm OR Mon 8/26 6-7pm OR Wed 8/28 5-6pm OR Sat 8/31 9-10am, ALL @ Adams School Sheds.
  • If you do not have the equipment yet, have players bring a ball to do some school yard soccer as you meet.
  • A parent of the player needs to stay the entire time.
• Remind parents the day of the meeting.
• Double check you emailed everyone by looking at the Sports Connect roster in the team page.

• Send players to start playing, break the ice to start. Try the basics of passing with a buddy OR set up a some goals and let them start playing OR another P.E. type activity (freeze tag, kick a ball between legs to unfreeze).
• If possible, I would task another volunteer with managing the players' activity while you meet.
• Talk to the parents and discuss...
  • Needed Volunteers?
    • Head Coach: Need someone designated as the head, but co-coaches or split job coaches are common (cannot make Saturdays, but can run practices?).
    • Asst. Coach: Each practice needs to have two adult volunteers just in case. All coaches need to take the same trainings, but not all coaches do the same tasks/jobs, you can have an assistant for practices and another for games, as many assistant coaches as you need.
    • Youth Coach Helper: Not needed... but could cover a soccer skills need. Yes, 12+ can help at practices and games, but they need to be registered and take the trainings... remember you still need two adults at each practice.
    • Team Manager: Not required, we assume the head coach if no person is designated. BUT they can be incredibly helpful in reading the emails, talking with parents, and helping the team function.
    • Centering Referee: 3rd-8th need to have someone trained to referee your games. The scheduling is done by signing up, but without each team having this person that is up for the challenging task, coaches can sometimes be stuck with the burden of doing multiple jobs in the game day that has now become a scrimmage day. We offer training and support, you can ref your own team/player, and parents should not just look within the team for someone to help... aunts, uncles, grandparents, that sports friend, etc.
    • Additional Referee: 5th-8th, we look to have 3 referees at each of the higher games, youth 12+ can fill this role and volunteers can sign up for what games they want to do. Similar to the centering referee, look outside the box and ask the parents to help recruit.
  • Practice Times & Location (learn more https://corvallisayso.org/coaches/practices)
    
    • Parks are first come, first served.
    • Elementary Schools should be reserved, but many can work with a first come, first served as you will likely work with other groups to find space (except Adams, you need to reserve to use Adams).
    • REMINDER: an adult that is the gender of the players is needed at each practice. Other teams practicing at the same time in the same area could fill this, but if you are off on your own... you need to schedule someone.
  • Parent/Player Expectations
    • Expectations of timeliness.
    • What players need to bring to what.
    • NOTICE: we have moved to a two color system where each player gets two jerseys, parents should always bring both (games will be home team = red, away team = blue).
    • What players should not bring.
    • CONFIRM EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS - Team volunteers, you will get an email on Sunday night with this data.
• Get your action item list assembled for after the meeting.
  • To get team uniforms, the required volunteers need to be registered. (we check this at the coach equipment pickup events)
  • To get to have a team name, the required volunteers need to be registered.
  • FILL OUT THE TEAM WORKSHEET (Manager or Head Coach)
    
    • Finish it as soon as you can, if you are still missing a volunteer please fill the name with 'none yet'.
    • https://corvallisayso.org/form/team-worksheet
  • Send notes to the entire team and tell parents about any team need or followup items.
• What happens if you do not get the needed volunteers?
  • We do all we can to help, please fill out the team worksheet and note what you are missing and need help with. The sheet goes to your division coordinator and team formation so they can allocate volunteers, set the team name, and help look for potential volunteers.
  • Your first game could be without uniforms :(. AYSO Benton County is entirely volunteer run, we are motivated by the desire to provide world-class youth soccer programs that enrich children's lives.
  • Worst case & rare... a team missing a head coach can cause the team to be disbanded, and we will try to distribute players as we are able.
  • A team missing referees are assessed in each division to see if the total pool of volunteers can cover the need.

Thank You,
Luke Cotton
Region Commissioner, Webmaster, Acting CVPA, & Acting Fields Coordinator

American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) - Region 149
A 5060 SW Philomath Blvd #193 Corvallis, OR 97333

AYSO, where kids play in a fun, family environment powered by Volunteers.... including me.

Hello Coaches,

Thank you all for signing up to coach!  Because of you over 900 kids in Corvallis will be able to play soccer this year!  We know that the start of the season can be hectic and that there is a lot of training to complete.  Please know that you are not alone, and we are here to help! 

Below is some important information that you will need to complete before the start of the season. 

• Volunteer Registration is Required In Sports Connect. (required yearly login here)
• > Only Adult Background Check - After registration, you should receive an invitation from TheAdvocates at SterlingVolunteers. Please follow the link to complete your Background Check ASAP. (required yearly)
• > Please reach out to your division coordinator (here) to be allocated to the team in Sports Connect.
• Only Adult Coach and Referee Safe Sport Online Training. (one big training, then yearly refreshers, see here)
• AYSOU online training through Sports Connect. (login here)
• > Safe Haven Training. (one and done, see here)
• > Only Coach and Referee CDC Concussion Awareness Training. (required yearly in Oregon, see here)
• > Online Job Training (part 1). (one and done per division, see here)
• Only Coach and Referee Practical Field Training (parts 2 & 3). (one and done per division, sign up here)

When are the Coach and Referee in-person trainings/refreshers?

Signup Here: https://corvallisayso.org/form/training-signup  (Please register so that our coach instructors know how many coaches to plan for!!)
Coaches: Sat 8/24 9am-noon OR Fri 9/6 6pm-9pm
Referees: Tue 9/3 6pm-8pm OR Thu 9/5 6pm-9pm
(If you cannot make a training, please use the signup form, selecting the training you want, so we can add you to the notification list)

Training Session Locations

• Pick a school or park location that is best for both coaches.
  NOTICE: All Turf (like High School, G3, etc.), All OSU Property, and All Crystal Lake Sports Fields are locations with extra usage costs and insurance coverage requirements for approved use. If you need to use one of these types of locations, contact Luke.
• Check with the volunteers to narrow down the training session day(s) and time(s).
• Confirm with parents to see if the selected date, time, & location will work for the majority.
• Set up your practices in Sports Connect (Picture Guide: here)
• See the info below for each location

• Adams / Western View  Area:
• Fill out the form (here).
• Corvallis School locations except Adams / Western View
• 509j Reservation Online (here) (PDF guide)
• Philomath area is first come, first serve with priority for Philomath School District and Area Baseball program.
• Corvallis Parks are first come, first serve.

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions and thank you all again!

HEAD COACH (One Required) (Age 18+) - This is an individual willing to take the responsibility for organizing a team, arranging team training sessions, coaching during games, and assuring that AYSO philosophies are followed during training & games. Position/Job Manager (Coach Admin.)

ASSISTANT COACH (One Required) (Age 18+) - Individuals willing to take responsibility for assisting the coach during training sessions and games and provide leadership in carrying out AYSO and team philosophies. Position/Job Manager (Coach Admin.)
(Note training requirements are the same as the head coach, since you could be asked to help fill in when the head coach is gone)

REFEREE (3/4th Grade One Required, 5/6th & 7/8th Grade Two Required) (Age 12+) (No refs for Kinder - 2nd Grade) - You sign up for an assignment w/ a division that fits your experience and training. Your commitment involves 1 game per week in the fall and spring, or an equivalent number of games per season for each child you are representing (you can ref your child's game). Trading game assignments and getting substitutes are okay, but we still need referees to fulfill their game count commitment. Position/Job Manager (Referee Admin.)

TEAM PARENT / MANAGER (Optional) - This person is given access to Sports Connect's communication tools. They also help with coordinating parents/volunteers and the logistics for team activities while carrying out AYSO and team philosophies. If no team manager is on the team, it is assumed the head coach is acting as the team manager.

• Your team should be getting an email today with what volunteers are still needed. Take a look at that, or look at your team dashboard (here) to see where you can fill in.
• Volunteer Registration is Required In Sports Connect. (required yearly login here)
  • > Only Adult Background Check - After registration, you should receive an invitation from TheAdvocates at SterlingVolunteers. Please follow the link to complete your Background Check ASAP. (required yearly)
  • > Please reach out to your division coordinator (here) to be allocated to the team in Sports Connect.
• Only Adult Coach and Referee Safe Sport Online Training. (one big training, then yearly refreshers, see here)
• AYSOU online training through Sports Connect. (login here)
  • > Safe Haven Training. (one and done, see here)
  • > Only Coach and Referee CDC Concussion Awareness Training. (required yearly in Oregon, see here)
  • > Online Job Training (part 1). (one and done per division, see here)
• Only Coach and Referee Practical Field Training (parts 2 & 3). (one and done per division, sign up here)

Thank You,
Luke Cotton
Region Commissioner, Webmaster, Acting CVPA, & Acting Fields Coordinator

American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) - Region 149
A 5060 SW Philomath Blvd #193 Corvallis, OR 97333

AYSO, where kids play in a fun, family environment powered by Volunteers.... including me.

Hello All Fall Outdoor Recreational Players,

Most outdoor rec team rosters have been posted in Sports Connect, login at https://ayso149.org and click on the team link (like "## Name TBD") next to your player's registration.
(except a few in 2nd grade boys that we are re-working)


What do you need to do with this roster? Please look it over and contact your division coordinator (here) if you notice an issue with the team. Volunteers are still working through registration/placement, so you might not see the coach on the roster yet... or the team needs a coach (more will be sent if that is the case).
Not Playing?... Please use this form (here) to drop from playing.

Here are some items to know for this season...

• Team Changes: Some limited team changes are likely over this week as we continue to get new player registrations and work through any volunteer requests/issues.
• Volunteers: All teams need a head coach and assistant coach to function as a team. In 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, & 7th/8th we require two referees for each team. If you see your team is missing volunteers, they likely need your help, and you can register using this guide (here).
• Calendar: the season calendar is still being updated (here), but this year we are not doing one big meeting. We are asking/helping teams to do individual team meetings in late August. The game schedule is being worked on now, but needs to wait for more of the Head Coaches to get signed up (to try and schedule around conflicts). Your first game will be on Saturday, 9/7, likely in the morning or early afternoon.
• Division Bundle: this week you will be getting some targeted emails about anything the team is missing and a program bundle with all the details about the division.
• Uniforms: like in the past, teams will need to fill all needed volunteer spots to choose a team name and to get player uniforms. One change this year is we are moving to an all players get two jersey colors model, home team brings one color, away team brings the other. More details will be sent about uniforms and equipment.

Thank You,
Luke Cotton
Region Commissioner, Webmaster, Acting CVPA, & Acting Fields Coordinator

American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) - Region 149
A 5060 SW Philomath Blvd #193 Corvallis, OR 97333

AYSO, where kids play in a fun, family environment powered by Volunteers.... including me.