AYSO FAQ's
Registration
How
do I register my child to play?
There are
three ways to register.
1.
Through internet access. Access our website twinsburgsoccer.com.
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, P.O. Box 850,
Twinsburg, Ohio 44087. There is no on line payment method. You
can either mail the check and signed form to our P.O. Box or deliver it
in person at one of the in person registration dates (see 3).
Enter your child’s uniform size in the box in the middle of the
form. (YS, YM, YL, AS, AM, AL)
2.
Mail. Registration forms can be obtained at the Twinsburg
Fitness Center. Again complete and mail them in.
3.
In person. In person registration is at the Twinsburg Fitness
Center from 9:30 am to 1:00 p.m. on the following dates: May 24, and
June 7.
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, 2004. 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 residence 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 Jon Paul
Dougherty – 216.927.1068.
There’s a
FAQ document on our website further addressing VIP questions.
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.
·
Pre game
field setup
·
Assist the
Equipment Manager
·
Awards
presentation / supplies / logistics
·
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 4.th, 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 u8 division?
No. We
don’t honor any requests to have 4 or 5 year olds playing in the u8
division.
We noticed that
there was a u7 division for the indoor season. Do you intend to
continue that?
Yes, we’ll
have a u7 division for fall. Like the u5 / u6 division split, the
consensus was that it worked well.
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 8.01.2003 thru 7.31.2004
u6 5 8.01.2002 thru 7.31.2003
u7 6 8.01.2001 thru 7.31.2002
u8 7 8.01.2000 thru 7.31.2001
u10 8–9 8.01.1998 thru 7.31.2000
u12 10-11 8.01.1996 thru 7.31.1998
u14 12-13 8.01.1994 thru 7.31.1996
u19 14-18 8.01.1989 thru 7.31.1994
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.
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 23rd and will consist of a nine week
schedule ending on Saturday, October 18th . 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 - u12 / u14 / u19
Will
the older divisions play in house or in a travel league?
We have no
plans to play in a travel league. We expect our numbers to be large
enough to handle the divisions in house.
My
son intends to try out for the school team. Can he still play in AYSO?
If he
makes the team, he cannot play in AYSO or for any other team. 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.
Will the older
divisions be coed or single gender?
The u14
and u19 divisions will most likely be coed. If we have the numbers, the
divisions will be single gender. However, historically, this hasn’t
been the case.
Do you plan to
play some 15 year olds in the u14 division?
No. We
have a u19 division comprising of 14 – 18 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?
U6 and 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.
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.
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
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 will be September 13, 2008.
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
In the words of
Butch Cassidy “Who are those guys?”
Brett
Harney Regional
Commissioner
330.425.2799
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
Tom King
Webmaster
330.963.3578
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
Chris Vaidean Referee
Administrator
330.425.3551
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