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Parent's Information
Volunteers' Schedules Assignments
now posted for 09/26,
10/03,
10/10,
10/17,
10/24, &
10/31 (Click Dates
to view list)
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Special Role
As
a parent, you play a special role in contributing to the needs and
development of youngsters.
Through your encouragement and good example, you can help assure that
all the boys and girls learn good sportsmanship and self-discipline. In
AYSO, young people learn to work together, to sacrifice for the good of
the team, to enjoy winning and deal appropriately with defeat - all
while becoming physically fit and
healthy. Best of all, they have fun. Please read these important
articles regarding your role and participation. See also Region
24's Code of Conduct for all
volunteers and parents as adopted by our Board of Directors and
your Volunteer Agreement below.
- I understand that Downey AYSO Region 24 is an ALL VOLUNTEER
organization.
- I understand that I will be required to complete 3 hours of
Volunteer Service per player during the season.
- I understand that I must work the hours on the date that I
am scheduled. The Team Manager or Coach will provide my
scheduled time to me at least 2 weeks in advance.
- If I am unable to work during my scheduled time, I will find
a replacement over the age of 16 to complete my scheduled time.
Working together will make this a great season. Thanks
in advance for your participation.
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Zero
Tolerance!!!
At the recent round of
referee training, Region 24's Referee Instructor Hank Strang
announced an enforcement policy change for unruly parents who
challenge referee calls during matches. "In the past we've
instructed referees to largely ignore the jeering from the
sidelines in response to referee calls. This has created a
situation where parents think this behavior is acceptable, and
can create problems for other referees when they officiate
matches. It is the duty of the referee to remind the coach
that the behavior of the parents is the coach's responsibility,
and that unruly parents along with the coach will be dismissed
from the field should they continue their negative behavior."
Lucy Aguero, Referee Administrator echoed the statement, "We
have over 25 youth referees, and parent's wouldn't want anyone
to yell at their children, so they shouldn't be yelling at
anyone else's children. They should think how they would
feel if their child was being yelled at."
Parents: Help us set a positive example for our
children by demonstrating Good Sportsmanship. Do this by
not sideline coaching, nor challenging referee decisions.
AYSO is an all volunteer organization and our referees are
volunteers as well. Remember the
Kids Zone pledge that you signed, as well as the various
Codes of Conduct. Have a great soccer year!
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Cookie Dough Fundraising Information
As you know much of the financial support for our Region comes
from fundraising, and the Cookie Dough sale is a big portion.
Flyers and order forms will be distributed to Team Managers on
Opening Day.
Tentative Schedule as follows:Fundraising Starts Sept.
12th.
Orders and money due Sept. 26th.
Delivery All Divisions Oct. 17th.
FAQ:
Q:
Can I still opt-out?
A: Yes. Turn in the $25
opt-out fee with the players name & team# on the order due
date.
Q:
How many boxes of cookie dough do I have to sell?
A: Five(5) per
player. Prizes will be given for selling more.
Q:
Does the Team Parent pick up the orders for the whole team?
A: NO. The Team Parent will turn in the orders and money
for the team on Sept. 26nd. Each player and their parents
are responsible for picking up their own orders on Oct. 17th.
Any orders not picked up on the assigned delivery day will
be forfeited.
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No Dogs Allowed!
They may be cute, but they do not belong at the school!
This is a School District policy and we will enforce it.
Regular Fall Season Snack Shack and
Information Tent Duty
Be sure you honor your Snack Shack and Information Tent
commitment. It is 3 hours per player (a 3-hour straight
shift) and your Team Manager will provide the schedule.
After your time, be sure to sign the volunteer book. The
book is at the Information Tent and you can look for your team's
assignments . Thanks for your support!
Referee Volunteer
Opportunities
AYSO as an all volunteer organization depends upon your
participation. In fact, we require it! Each family
must volunteer several hours during the season, otherwise you
will not receive your trophy or yearbooks. One way to
fulfill this requirement is to referee. Every team is
responsible to field three referees per team to officiate the
match following your game. Check back here often for
updates on training clinics.
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Register your child for the Fall 2009/10 Soccer
Season
Limited number of players now applicable for 2009 season, with over 1,500 registered youth, Downey AYSO Soccer is the largest
youth development program in the city. Serving boys and girls from
ages 4 to 19, we provide a youth development program utilizing the exciting sport of soccer. Refer to our
Frequently Asked Questions section for more assistance go to the AYSO
National web site at
www.eayso.org register the player
online, print up two copies per player and sign them.
Next, download your
volunteer form, (forma
en Español) from
www.aysodowney24.org, which is
located at the bottom of our web site under "AYSO
Forms". Include the registration fees, Early-bird fees are
$85.00 and Late registration fees are $105.00 per player, plus doing
the cookie dough fundraising (or option out for an additional $25
per player). Second player fees remain the same as 1st player. Third player
becomes half price, 4th child is free; all children from same
household, with same parents. New players need to mail in a copy of
their birth certificate to place them in the proper divisions. We want the
opportunity for EVERY CHILD to participate in our fun filled Fall
2008 season. Please submitted your applications ASAP to be
considered. Contact our Registrar
Maria de Villasenor or
Marie Sa-Valdez if
you have specific questions not addressed here or in the
FAQs. Or call our hotline (562) 928-9666.
NOTE! Parent participation for players age 6 and under is highly recommended or we will not have enough volunteer coaches and referees to support the growing
number of teams in the Under 5 and Under 6 divisions. Look under
the coach and parent sections of our web site for information on how we
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