Practice Schedules Now Posted!!

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Revised 8/27/07

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Mark your calendars!

All clinics held at the SJC Community Center

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• Aug 30, 2007, 6 - 9 pm -- Safe Haven Clinic (Every coach must attend Safe Haven ONCE during coaching tenure.)

• Aug 30, 2007, 7 - 9 pm -- PCA Level 2 Clinic (Advanced) (Recommended for all coaches who have completed Level 1 training.)

• Sep 5, 2007, 6 - 9 pm -- Safe Haven Clinic   (Every coach must attend Safe Haven ONCE during coaching tenure.)

• Sep 7, 2007, 6 - 7:30 pm -- PCA "Culture Parent" Training (This parent will help the coach maintain a positive sideline; one parent from each team must attend.)

Please contact Patric McNeff, Chief Coach

with any questions

chief-coach@ayso87.org

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NEW!!! Click Here for 2007 Field Permit

The regular season runs from the first Saturday after Labor Day and extends for 10 weeks

Postponed games (due to weather or other circumstances) will be made up only with field and referee availability.

Under 8 Division Rules

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Updated 8/24/07

Practice Schedule Guidelines

U6 teams may practice 2 times per week prior to the start of the season (max. of 60 min each), and 30 minutes prior to each game during the season. No weekday practices for the U6 age group during season.

U8 teams may practice 2 times per week plus 1 scrimmage (max. 90 min. each) prior to the start of the season. One practice per week (max. of 90 min.) during the season is allowed.

U10 + teams may practice 2 times per week plus 1 scrimmage (max. 90 min. each) prior to the start of the season. Two practices per week (max. of 90 min.) during the season are allowed.

Goalkeeping

U8 and U10 goalkeepers must play at least equal time on the field as in goal.

U12-U19 goalkeeping-to-field time is unrestricted.

Picture Day

Picture Day is held in mid-September

All players in Region 87 will have a team and individual picture taken

A makeup day will be posted on this website for anyone who missed Picture Day

Late Registration

If a player registers after the final registration event, they will be placed on a waiting list. They can be added to an existing team ONLY with board approval. If no team is available, the player cannot play.

Draft Guidelines

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Ratings

All coaches (U8 and higher) will submit player rating info by November 1^st.

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Playoffs

U6 and U8 are non-competitive divisions and do not have playoffs

U10 and up take place in early to mid-November.

All teams will participate in the playoffs, unless barred by the Board

Regional winners advance to Area playoffs, which are held in early December

Trophies/Awards/Plaques

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Plaques

• Plaques are given to all players, and contain an individual and team photo courtesy of the region.
• More picture items may be ordered at added cost
• Plaques are usually available in early November

Participation awards

• Participation awards will be given to all players in U6 & U8

Trophies

• Season 
  • Trophies are awarded to the 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd place teams at the finish of the regular season
• Playoffs
  • Trophies are awarded to the 1^st and 2^nd place teams (U10 also receives trophies for the two 3^rd places teams, the losing teams of the semi final games

Sportsmanship Awards

This program is still under review.

All Stars

All Star teams are formed in the U10, U12, and U14

All Star coaches are selected by the Board, with input from Boys and Girls Directors, Coach Administrator, Division coordinators, and Coaches

Players are recommended by their coaches, and selected by the All Star coaches

• A minimum of 1 player from each team will be selected, with no more than 4 from any one team

• Some divisions may have enough teams to warrant 2 All Star team

All Star season

• Practices commence in early December
• Games/Tournaments are usually played in mid-January

Spring Season

Spring Soccer is GREATLY dependant upon field availability;

Spring soccer is available for U10 and up

There is no registration. However, there may be a nominal fee.

Coaches must field their own team

Costs for equipment and uniforms are the responsibility of each team

Teams are categorized by the following:

• Recreational

  • Having 4 or less All Star or AP players

• Select

  • Having 5 or more All Star or AP players

The season starts in early March, and concludes in early May.

Coaching Tools

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• Coaching Timeline
• Team Meeting Agenda
• Volunteer Position Descriptions

• Practice Time Matrix (to be filled out by parents)

• Substitution/Statistics worksheet

• Game Line-Up worksheet

• Official Roster  

• Parent Code of Conduct

• Condigo de Conducta para Padres

Coaching Resources
We all need new ideas and exercises to keep the training sessions fresh and fun for the kids, while at the same time being purposeful and well planned. Whether you are a veteran coach or a first-timer, there is information here for everyone. Check out the Coaching Resources section periodically for updates.