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FAQ's
Twinsburg AYSO – Fall 2010 Soccer
Registration
How do I register my child to play?
There are three ways to register.
1.
Through internet access.
Access our website twinsburgsoccer.com and link the registration page on the left hand side.
There are links there to print the registration forms and additional information about the league.
After completing the registration, sign it and mail it in with your fee to AYSO 1026,
Enter your child’s uniform size in the box in the middle of the form.
(YS, YM, YL, AS, AM,
2.
Mail.
Registration forms can be obtained at twinsburgsoccer.com.
Again complete and mail them in.
3.
In person.
For 2010, in person registration is at the
What’s the cost?
Cost for the first child is $75, 2nd child $60, 3rd child $ 50
I still have some questions regarding registration.
Who should I call?
Call 330.405.0678.
Leave a message.
We’ll call you back.
Or alternatively, email info@twinsburgsoccer.com.
The registration forms references an insurance brochure.
How do I get one?
Go to twinsburgsoccer.com.
There’s a link to it from our registration page.
If you can’t access it or it
won’t print, contact us and we’ll mail you one.
Eligibility
Who can play?
Basically anyone.
The child must be born on or before July 31, 2006.
The child will then be 4 by the start of the season – August 1.
AYSO insurance requires the child to be at least 4 to be covered.
There are no residency requirements.
My son seems to like soccer but is physically challenged.
Can he play in the league?
Yes.
AYSO nationally (and ourselves locally) have a VIP (Very Important Person) program for individuals with mental or physical disabilities.
It’s designed to help players who would not be able to successfully participate on a mainstream team.
New VIP players needing assistance are assigned “buddies” from mainstream teams who would provide prompts and guidance on the field.
For more information contact
Scotte Rorabaugh – 330.688.9593.
Volunteers
I’d like to help, but don’t really want to spend all my time doing soccer stuff.
What can I do to help?
We’re always looking for more people to help out.
You don’t have to be fanatical about soccer to help; just be willing to lend a hand.
Whatever you can do to help would be appreciated.
Here’s some areas in which we need help.
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Pre game field setup (put the goals on the fields, place the corner flags)
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Assist the Equipment Manager
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Awards presentation / supplies / logistics
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Photo day “crowd” control
If interested, complete the volunteer form, call the hotline 330.405.0678 or email
info@twinsburgsoccer.com.
I noticed that most of the coaches are men.
Is this a preference on your part?
No it isn’t.
We’d really like to see more women coach.
A woman coach is a great role model especially for the girls teams.
Teams
When will we be notified about what team our child is on?
You should hear from your child’s coach by the first or second week of August. If you haven’t heard from a coach by Aug 2nd , you can call 330.405.0678 or email us at info@twinsburgsoccer.com.
Leave a message with your child’s name and age.
We’ll get back to you with the connections for the coach.
What if I decide to pull my child from the program?
You may pull your child from the program at anytime if you wish. Once the uniform has been ordered or the player has practiced, only a partial refund will be given.
When must the league be notified our child is not playing?
Earlier is better than later, but baring unusual circumstances, we must be notified prior to the start of the season.
Notify us thru email at
info@twinsburgsoccer.com.
Refund requests will not be honored if received after the start of the season.
What if my child plays both AYSO and another soccer program?
If it’s ok with you, it’s fine with us.
AYSO games are on Saturdays with a few on Friday nights.
However, state school rules prohibit a child from playing in a recreational league and on a school team. This only affects the older players.
Can I request for my child to be on the same team as one of her friends?
Yes, however, we can’t promise the request will always be honored.
We try to keep friends together when possible, but the overriding factor is keeping the teams balanced.
If one team has a bunch of friends that want to play together and they all are above average players, there’s a strong likelihood that some of the requests won’t be honored.
My 5 year old is quite athletic.
Can she play “up” in the u7 division?
No.
We don’t honor any requests to have 4 or 5 year olds playing in the u7 division.
Will the divisions be coed?
If we don't have the numbers, yes.
As a general rule, u5 thru u12 are not coed.
U14 and the high school division have been coed.
However, if we don’t have the numbers, any division could be coed.
Why not have single age divisions all the way thru such as u5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12?
We would if we had the numbers, but we don’t.
How do I know in which division my child will play?
The age / division breakdown is listed below.
Division
age
Eligible birth dates
u5
4
8.01.2005 thru 7.31.2006
u6
5
8.01.2004 thru 7.31.2005
u7
6
8.01.2003 thru 7.31.2004
u8
7
8.01.2002 thru 7.31.2003
u10
8–9
8.01.2000 thru 7.31.2002
u12
10-11
8.01.1998 thru 7.31.2000
u14
12-13
8.01.1996 thru 7.31.1998
HS
14-17
8.01.1993 thru 7.31.1996 – freshmen thru seniors
Practice
When is practice and how often is it?
The coach sets practice days and times – usually what fits best into his / her work schedule.
Practices generally start the first week of August with a few teams starting practice the second week of August.
Almost all teams only practice once per week. Some teams may get an additional practice in on a Saturday before the season starts.
Where will the practices be held?
You will be notified of the exact location (within the Twinsburg area) and time by the coach.
No team can practice on the varsity field at Chamberlin or the Chamberlin practice field (behind the stadium).
My daughter has dance lessons on Wednesdays.
Can we request that she be placed on a team that doesn’t practice on Wednesdays?
No.
The practice day is determined by the coach; what day works best for him or her.
The only way to absolutely guarantee there’s no conflict with other activities is to volunteer to coach.
Then you get to choose the practice date.
Games
How long is the season?
The season starts Saturday, August 21st and will consist of a nine week schedule ending on Saturday, October 16th.
This is our tentative plan.
The exact dates may vary by the start of the season.
When time should we show up for the games?
Your coach will inform you, but generally show up 15-20 minutes before a game.
All games need to start on time.
If your game starts late, it will be shortened to keep the league on schedule.
What if it rains (or snows)?
How do we know if the games are still being played?
In the event of bad weather, please show up for your game.
The decision to play will be decided by the referee or league officials once you get there.
If the games are cancelled early, we will call the coaches.
In the absence of a call, the games are on.
Will the games conflict with PSR?
Probably yes.
However, we make an effort to schedule teams at different times so there won’t always be a conflict.
Where and when can I get the game schedule?
It will be posted on the website by mid August.
Schedules will also be provided to the coaches for distribution.
When watching the games does it matter where I sit?
Yes. Parents and other fans are to sit on the side opposite the players. Only the coaches and players are to be on “their” side of the field.
Also, we ask you do not sit in the area behind or near the goals.
Why is there a line outside of the sidelines?
We ask that you sit behind this line.
The space between the field line and the “fan” line provides space for throw ins and pursuit of the ball.
Older teams - u14 / HS
My son intends to try out for the school team.
Can he still play in AYSO?
If he makes the school team, he cannot play in AYSO or for any other team.
This is a state rule.
However, if he doesn’t make the team, he can definitely play in AYSO.
Because school tryouts are not held until August, we recommend registering your son or daughter in AYSO.
If he makes the team, we’ll refund the money.
If he doesn’t make the team, he’ll be registered with us and uniforms will have been ordered and a team assigned.
Why can’t the high school division be split into multiple divisions?
We’re looking into this.
If we can split up the division and have enough teams in each division., we’ll do it.
Do you plan to play some 15 year olds in the u14 division?
No.
We have a high school (hs) division comprising of 14 – 17 year olds.
There won’t be any need to have 15 year olds “play down” a division.
Equipment
What size soccer ball should I get for my child?
U5 through u8 teams use a size 3 ball.
U10 and u12 use a size 4 ball.
U14 and older use a size 5 ball.
Do I have to get soccer shoes for my child to play?
Soccer shoes are not mandatory.
If you do buy soccer shoes, they cannot have a toe cleat.
(Baseball shoes have a toe cleat.)
Generally speaking, as the players get older, the probability is higher that their teammates will have soccer shoes.
Why no shoes with toe cleats?
Because of possible injury.
The toe cleat can either get caught in the turf causing an injury or it could injure another player.
In baseball or football the toe cleat serves the purpose of getting a better start whether from the base or the line of scrimmage.
What must they to have to play?
All players must wear shin guards to play or practice.
Any extra article of clothing must be worn under the uniform.
Is it ok to wear earrings for the game?
No.
Jewelry of any kind (necklaces, watches, bracelets, earrings) cannot be worn during practice or games.
If your child wants to get their ears pierced and you’re concerned about the piercing closing up during the game, we suggest postponing the ear piercing until after the season.
But, why?
Playing while wearing earrings exposes the player to the risk of injury.
The earring shaft can either be caught on another player’s uniform and tear from the ear or can be driven into the neck upon impact.
Is it likely?
No.
Neither is it likely that someone will get hit by lightning but it unfortunately happens every year somewhere.
My daughter just had her ears pierced.
Can she play if I cover them up with band aids?
No.
We even double checked with our National office on this one.
The rationale is that as long as the earrings are in, there’s the chance that they could get caught on something and cause a significant injury.
Must the players wear eyeglass straps?
No.
We think it’s a good idea, but it is not mandatory.
What about mouth guards?
Are they needed?
No.
They are not mandatory but are a good idea.
Any restrictions on socks?
Yes.
They need to be the team’s sock color.
Socks are provided as part of the uniform.
Also, the socks must cover the shinguard.
Being of the same color makes it much easier for the ref to determine who kicked the ball out of play.
Covering the shinguard with the sock eliminates the possibility of the otherwise exposed shinguard from catching on another player.
Referees
My daughter would like to be a ref?
How do we go about this?
The age requirement is 11 years old as of August 1st.
Email our website (info@twinsburgsoccer.com) or mail in a volunteer form found on our website.
The training is usually scheduled for late July or early August..
Uniforms
When will we get the uniforms?
The uniforms are expected to arrive at least one week prior to the start of the season.
The coach will distribute them.
Can I order different size shirt and shorts?
No.
We found it considerably more difficult to administer when the uniform sizes are mixed and matched.
You’ll need to decide what size fits best overall.
What do we get with the uniform?
Your child is supplied with a full uniform consisting of shirt, shorts, and socks.
These are yours to keep even after the season ends.
What if my child’s uniform doesn’t fit?
If your uniform doesn’t fit, please try and trade it with someone else on your team.
If that doesn’t work, contact Carol Harney (330.425.2799) for a new uniform. There is a $25 fee charged for new uniforms.
What else can I do particularly for my child’s team?
Your coach is a volunteer so anything you can do to help him/her will be appreciated.
Volunteering can be done in a variety of ways; no matter how small or large, just ask your child’s coach what you can do to help.
Remember you are also helping your child.
Photos
Will there be photos and if so when?
Yes.
Photo day is mid September.
A date has not yet been set.
Sponsorship
My company might be able to sponsor the program.
How do we do this?
For details, either email us at
info@twinsburgsoccer.com or call us at 330.405.0678.
We will continue not to have a fundraiser.
League Officials
Brett Harney
Regional Commissioner
330.425.2799
John Beck
Webmaster
330.963.1061
Leila Grumbos
Asst Coach Administrator
330.405.4789
Carol Harney
Uniform Coordinator
330.425.2799
Bob Heise
Assistant Regional Commissioner
330.963.5828
Child Volunteer Protection Advocate
Scott Johnson
Equipment Manager
330.425.7222
Bill O’Connor
Referee Administrator
330.963.0040
Joe Koudelka
Registrar
330.425.8003
Bruce Kormanec
Field Operations
330.963.6055
Matt Sutliff
Treasurer
330.405.9344
Judy Turk
Secretary
330.425.3055
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