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| Our program's goal is for kids to play soccer so we mandate that every player on every team must play at least 50% of every game. It's no fun to spend the game on the bench... and that's no way to learn soccer! |
| Our program is open to all children between 4 and 19 years of age who want to register and play soccer. Interest and enthusiasm are the only criteria for playing. There are no elimination try-outs and nobody gets cut. |
| Each year we form new teams as evenly balanced as possible because it's more fun and a better learning experience when teams of similar ability play. It allows for each player to gain the experience of a wide variety of teammates of different skill levels. |
| Encouragement of player effort provides for greater enjoyment for the players and leads to better-skilled and better-motivated players. A coach can be one of the most influential people in a child's life, so AYSO requires they create a positive experience for every boy and girl. |
| We strive to create a positive environment based on mutual respect rather than a win-at-all-costs attitude, and our program is designed to instill good sportsmanship in every facet of AYSO. |
| We believe that all players should be able to develop their soccer skills and knowledge to the best of their abilities, both individually and as members of a team, in order to maximize their enjoyment of the game. |
It takes six weeks to issue a refund.
Refunds are issued late in the fall. For refund requests received after July 15, we will deduct a $15 administrative fee. Due to the terms of our group insurance policy, no refund can be given for a player who has attended any practices or games.
We are still looking for a Secretary. If you're interested in the job, please contact Regional Commissioner.
| Number | Where | When | What |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greer #1 | 9-17 | Wristwatch with red wristband (Esprit) |
| 2 | El Carmelo | 9/19/2009 | Folding Chair - Wood Frame w/Black Fabric |
| 3 | El Carmelo | 9/19/2009 | Folding Chair - Blue Sponge Bob - Child's Chair |
| 4 | Hoover School Field | October 10, 1:30 | Steel water bottle with green top, blue masking tape with the name "Thea" |
| 5 | Greer Park #4 | 10/17/09 | Child digital watch, black and blue color |
| 6 | Mayfield, near the center shack | 10/25/09 around 3:30PM | Red cashimire sweater |
| 7 | Hoover Park, Field #1 | 10/31, after 11:00am game | 4 corner flags |
| 8 | Greer (between fields 4 and 5) | Nov. 21 at approx. noon | Child's dark green fleece jacket (Northface) |
| 9 | Greer | End of Nov Playoffs, Burgess or MA | Ergo Baby Carrier |
| Number | Where | When | What |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JLS Play Ground #4 | 09-08-2009 6:30 PM | shoes, MP3 Player |
| 2 | Hoover School Field | Oct 10, 2009, after 3pm | Blue Naglene Water bottle, Stanford Summer Institute 2009 label |
| 3 | Hoover Park | 10/10 about 3:00 | Red hooded sweatshirt, Lands End size 7-8 |
| 4 | Greer park #2 | 11/7/09 after all games | Silver/lavender thermos bottle with floral print |
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AYSO National Referee Commission Recommendations
The National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) currently recommends that all individuals should leave the game site and reach a safe structure or location when lightning is within 6 miles.
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Lightning Safety Guidelines indicate that since lightning can strike out of a clear blue sky as far away as ten miles from a rain storm, when the "Flash-to-Bang" count is thirty seconds or less, everyone should leave the game site to a safe location.
The United States Soccer Federation (USSF) position is that if you can hear thunder you are within reach of lightning and that referees must protect the safety of all participants by stopping game activities quickly, so that participants and spectators may retire to a safer place before the lightning threat becomes significant. Applying the 30-30 rule is recommended and to wait thirty minutes or more after hearing the last thunder before leaving shelter.
In view of the above, the following is the position of the AYSO National Referee Commission regarding severe weather:
"It is said that lightning can strike from a clear blue sky that is within a ten mile radius of a storm. It is therefore strongly recommended that practices and games be terminated immediately upon hearing thunder or seeing lightning".
"If you can see it - flee it; if you can hear it - clear it."
See our policy about the weather and/or "City of Palo Alto Athletic Field Rain Closure Policy" for more information.
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