2019 Team Parent Meeting1. Welcome and Introductions (Bob)
2. Board contacts, Open Positions, Important Dates (Bob)
3. Uniforms (Stacey Stewart)
4. Picture Day (Adam Almeida)
5. Team Parent Responsibilities, Snack bar duty (Christie)
6. Opening Day / Banner Contest (Christie)
7. Snack Bar (Christie or Casey)
8. Beach Cup, Sportsmanship, Ref Points & Programs (Christie)
9. Directory, Trophies and Medals (Christie)
10. AYSO Philosophies, Parent Player Pledge, Fields & Equip (Christie)
11. Player Safety, Player Clinics Fields, Wrap Up (Christie)
Region 34 Board
Regional Commissioner - Bob Hayes
Assistant Regional Commissioner - Shelley De La Torre
Assistant Regional Commissioner - Sara Pritzkat
Registrar - Debbie Lindsay
Regional Treasurer - Elaine Ketchmere
Regional Secretary - Open
Regional Safety Director- Michaeld Suarkeo
Regional CVPA - Josie Herbert
Regional Referee Administrator - Larry Rosolowski
Director of Referee Assessment - Jamie Stewart
Director of Referee Instruction - Steve Diethelm
Youth Referee Coordinator - Dan Keenan
Director of Referee Mentoring - Chris Jones
Regional Extra Program Director - Leanne Raad
Regional VIP Director - Michelle Amundson/Luis Da Silva
U5-U8 Coach Administrator - Suren Sagadevan/ Tom Riester
U10-U14 Coach Administrator - Richard Zavala
Team Parent Coordinator - Christie Slatcher
Director of Coach & Player Development - Darice Mason
Coach Trainers - Mike Riley / Bob Hayes
4U Playground - Steve Csabai
GU5 Division Captain - Suren Sagadevan
BU5 Division Captain - Suren Sagadevan
GU6 Division Captain - Sophia Barbarie
BU6 Division Captain - Kirsten Leetch
GU7 Division Captain - Nowar Kabbani
BU7 Division Captain - Tom Riester
GU8 Division Captain - Steve Csabai
BU8 Division Captain - Steve Csabai
GU10 Division Captain - Richard Zavala
BU10 Division Captain - Wayne Dahl
GU12 Division Captain - Open
BU12 Division Captain - Christie Slatcher
GU14 Division Captain - Shelley De La Torre
BU14 Division Captain - Shelley De La Torre
U16-U19 Division Captain - Bob Hayes
To find this list with active
links to their email addresses,
go to www.ayso34.org and
select Region Board tab
Region 34 BoardPrograms and Operations
All-Star Selection - Shelly De La Torre
Volunteer Coordinator - Open
Summer Camp Coordinator - Darice Mason
Opening Day Co-Coordinator - Debbie Lindsey
Opening Day Co-Coordinator - Christie Slatcher
Sponsorships and Fundraising - Ana Hidvegi
Picture Day Coordinator - Kristin Almeida
Awards & Trophies - Michael Wolff
Directory/Yearbook - Ana Hidvegi
Equipment - Trisha Lancaster
Snack Bar Co-Coordinator - casey Martinez
Snack Bar Co-Coordinator - Kara Ruiz
Snack Bar Procurement- Shaista Zaragoza
Director of Player Uniforms - Stacey Stewart
Regional Auditor- Larry Rozolowski
Director of Scheduling - Ron Moore
Webmaster - Open
Regional Statistician - Adrian Reilly
Beach Cup Coordinator - Ron Moore
Director of Communications and Social Media - Krista Hayes
Scholarship Director- Open
Marketing and Social Media- Krista Hayes
Player Evaluation Draft - Shelly De La Torre
Director of Spring Recreational Programs - Tom
Riester/Suren Sagadevan
Spring Select - Shelly De La Torre
Spring Indoor - Debra Lindsay
Field Maintenance Director - Open (Bob Hayes –
acting)
Field Maintenance Asst. Parras/AVS- Joe McGrath
Field Maintenance Assistant Tulita - Open
Field Maintenance Assistant AVP - Open
Field Maintenance Assistant Julia - Open
Field Maintenance Assistant K-Fields - Open
Important Dates for Fall 2019• Aug 28 Team Parent Meeting – Thanks for Coming!
• Aug 31 Basic Referee Training Course
• (9:00-4:30 @ Alta Vista Community Center)
• Sep 3 10U All Parents Meeting at AVS at 6:30 p.m.
• Sept 4 Referee All-Hands Meeting
• (6:30-8:00 @ Knights of Columbus)
• Sept 6 Games Begin: First Weekend of Fall Season
• Sept 14 Opening Day Festivities at Alta Vista Park (8:45 a.m. line-up for parade)
• Sept 14 Picture Day at Alta Vista Park
• Sep 11/12 2nd Regional Referee Training (both nights)
• (6:00-9:30 @ Knights of Columbus Hall, 214 Avenue I)
• Sep 22 Make-up Picture Day (9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)
• Nov 8-10 Beach Cup Playoffs (round 1 begins for U10)
• Nov 15-17 Beach Cup Playoffs (begins for U12 and U14; finals for U10 – Nov 12th)
• Nov 18 Beach Cup Finals Begin / Season Ends
• Dec 6 Year-End Volunteer Appreciation Party
Picture DaySaturday, September 14th
Pictures will be taken at Alta Vista Park
starting at 8:00 am
Be sure to update Roster, Jersey #s and Team info on Team Page in Blue Sombero
Order forms can be printed from website
Picture Schedule will be after Labor Day
Make-up pictures - Sunday, 9:00 -11: 00 a.m. 9/22/19
Opening DaySaturday, Sept 14th
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Parade starts at 9:00 am
– Line-up begins at 8:45am
– Please encourage your team to participate
• Games and Activities are FREE
• There will be a 50/50 Raffle
• There will be a banner contest with prizes by division
• Plan to eat lunch with all of the food choices
• Sign up for your team’s shift before you leave tonightAll teams must send one volunteer to work Opening Day
They must sign up for shifts via Sign-up Genius: Find link “For Parents”
Page at www.ayso34.org or check your Team Parent email with link
Banner ContestMake Your Own Banner for a chance to win $50!
Requirements are as follows:
Max size: 6ft L x 3 ft H
Min size: 3ft L x 2 fr H
Team Name: at least 6 inches high
AYSO Region 34: at least 3 inches high
Division: at least 3 inches high
Must be able to hang on fence; no metal rods
Judging takes place after Opening Day Parade
Prizes will be awarded by division for hand-made banners
plus one prize for best overall original graphic design
Or you can order banners from any vendor
(does not qualify for banner contest)
www.rebelsportsfx.com (discount code: KEEPER)
Team Parent Responsibilities
Get Volunteers For:
• Banner (most important for U5-U10)
• Opening Day
• Referees (2-3 min)
• Snack Bar Shifts (1-2)
• Create roster/team website
• Field set-up/take down
• Plan Team Party
• Coaches gift
• Snack Schedule (U8 & under)
Other To Do’s:
• Email Parent Packet to all
• Create Shutterfly or Update Blue Sombrero Team Site
• Keep team informed of volunteer commitments and responsibilities
• Remind parents:
– No refs, No Beach Cup
– Keep Game Day positive!
• Picture Day
– Bring Team Roster (for Directory)
– Remind parents to bring picture order form
Sportsmanship, Beach Cupand Ref Rewards
• Good Sportsmanship– When player is hurt, take a knee
– Parents cheer, they DO NOT coach
– No challenging the refs calls
– Zero tolerance of Youth Ref Abuse
• Beach Cup Points– Each team needs to qualify by earning ref points (2-3 refs team)
– If you don’t have referees, your team probably won’t play
– Some points can also be earned by being a Snack Bar Auxilary
Snack Bar
All teams (U6+) must volunteer at least one shift throughout the season
Shifts last 3-4 hours
Schedule will be posted to www.ayso34.org website after Labor Day
Snack Bar Coordinator Needed for Receiving Deliveries
Earn Ref points towards Beach Cup!
Field Monitor
Field Monitor Training Following This Meeting
You can earn Beach Cup Points
Contact Bob Hayes
Sportsmanship, Beach Cupand Ref Rewards
Division Points to Qualify
U10 26
U12 33
U14 40
•Points are earned primarily by refereeing games. Other
ways to earn points for Beach Cup qualification include:
•Recruiting New Referees (up to 3 points per new
referee) – Teams will be awarded one bonus point for each
new referee that attends Regional Referee training and
referees one game. One additional bonus point can be
earned for refereeing a second and third game, to a
maximum of three points per new referee. These points
are earned in addition to normal referee match points
•Volunteer as Snack Bar Auxiliary (15 points) - This
involves working 20 hours (5 four-hour shifts). Snack bar
auxiliary is a snack bar management position that requires
supervising incoming snack bar volunteers. It does not
replace snack bar volunteer duty.
•Field Monitor (points TBD) - This involves standing in front
of AVS, Tulita and AVP to make sure no food or drink
(other than water) goes onto the field.
Sportsmanship, Beach Cupand Ref Rewards
U5-U8 U10 U12 U14
Points Reward Points Reward Points Reward Points Reward
20 $50 26 Beach Cup
33 Beach Cup
40 Beach Cup
25 $75 45 $50 50 $50 55 $50
30 $100 60 $100 65 $100 70 $100
The region encourages volunteers from U5-U8 teams to referee and as an
incentive, the Region will award money to go towards the team party. The
money earned is based on the points earned refereeing, per chart below:
Teams will need to submit a copy of their receipt for expenses towards the
team party for reimbursement. See Referee Volunteer Points section of the
Region’s website for more information: www.ayso34.org.
This Photo by Unknown Author
is licensed under CC BY-SA
We need volunteers… support the kids and become a
Wednesday, 9/11/19 and Thursday 9/12/19
6:00pm-9:30pm at Knights of Columbus Hall, 214
Avenue I, Redondo Beach(search Regional Referee Online Companion Course on aysou.org)
You must first become a registered volunteer at www.ayso34.org. Then go to
AYSOU at www.aysou.org to register for the course. It is best if you can attend
the first class on August 31st. If you instead attend on September 12th or 13th
you will need to complete the online companion course at AYSOU prior to
attending the class.
Please email [email protected] with any questions.
OR
Saturday, August 31st, 9:00am-4:30pm at Alta Vista
Community Center, 715 Julia Ave, Redondo Beach (search Regional Referee Course on aysou.org)
Region 34 Directory& Sponsorships
Our annual directory is a beautiful 80 page, full color, 8.5” x 11” booklet. 1700 copies are printed and given to families of our nearly 1600 players and to our
community volunteers.
Please email inquiries to Ana Hidvegi [email protected] by October 1.
All final artwork and payment must be received by October 7, 2019.
Space is Limited! Reserve your Ad today!
AYSO Philosophies
AYSO Philosophies – Everyone Plays
– Balanced Teams
– Open Registration
– Positive Coaching
– Good Sportsmanship
– Player Development
Player Parent Pledge
• All must sign
Player Clinics
• 4 clinics this year
Parent Player Pledge
1. Attend and participate in team parent meetings as requested.
2. Be on time or early when dropping off or picking up my child for training or games.
3. Ensure my child is supported and encouraged by family or loved ones at games.
4. Encourage my child to have fun and keep soccer in its proper perspective.
5. Define winning for my child as doing his/her very best and appreciate Development over
Winning.
6. Endeavor to understand the Laws (rules) of soccer and support the efforts of referees.
7. Honor the game and show respect for all involved including coaches, players, opponents,
spectators and referees.
8. Applaud and encourage players from both teams. DO NOT yell out instructions (as this
causes confusion to the players and ultimately hinders development).
9. Refrain from making negative comments about the game, coaches, referees or players,
especially from the sidelines.
10. Encourage others to refrain from negative or abusive sideline behavior.
11. As parents, keep the game in perspective for our children (as a pastime, sport, fun, exercise,
personal development).
12. Abide by the tenets of Kids Zone for appropriate sideline behavior and support AYSO’s
philosophies for enriching children’s lives.
Parent Pledge
In my words and my actions, I pledge to:
Parent Player Pledge
1. Play for the sake of playing the game, not just to please a parent or coach.
2. Always give my best effort and work as hard for my teammates as I do for myself.
3. Treat all players as I would like to be treated.
4. Be a team player.
5. Be a good sport and support good plays whether they are made by my team or my opponents.
6. Abide by the Laws of the Game.
7. Cooperate with my coaches, teammates, opponents and the referee.
8. Never argue with or complain about referee calls or decisions.
9. Control my temper when I feel I have been wronged.
10. Not use offensive or abusive language.
11. Remember that the object of the game is to win, but the goal is to enjoy myself, improve my
skills and give my best effort.
Player Pledge
In my words and my actions I pledge to:
Friendly reminder….
Fields and Equipment
• Set up and Take down – who is responsible?
• Where is the equipment?
• Poor Weather Conditions – who decides?
• Trash and Sidelines – we all have to help out
• Parras & AVS Turf Fields – No food or drink, WATER ONLY!
TRAINERS/CLINICSCoach and Player Development (Mark – EVO)
Trainers – Teams will be provided a professional trainer for 1 practice session to work with Coach and Team (all teams).
Darice Mason will email coach and DC with date and time. Coaches please reply after receipt of email confirming time and location are correct. Email Darice for requests at [email protected]
Player Clinics (Run by EVO Trainers; No Cost to Players to Participate)
Recommend Players attend. More touches!
Dates: Fridays - Sep. 13, 20, 27 and Oct. 4th
4pm – 7U/8U
5pm – 10U
6pm – 12U/14U
Players should attend only at the time for their division.
Coaches encouraged to attend clinic to learn new drills.
Bring a ball with your name on it, bring water, and
wear shin guards
Player Safety Comes First
If a player or volunteer is injured during an AYSO sponsored activity, the coach must notify the Regional Safety Director, Michael Suarkeo
• Fill out the Incident Report Form
• These forms are available on the website.
Must do it ASAP (within 24 hours)
Make sure all volunteers complete volunteer form for the current year through
www.eayso.org!
Player Safety continued
• If the referee sends a player off the field because they suspect a concussion, the player is NOT to return to the field that day.
• Free training is available from the Center for Disease Control (CDC)
www.cdc.gov/concussion/HeadsUp/online_training.html
Policies - Casts/Jewelry
Casts, Splints ... • Not allowed. • Players with casts or splints may NOT play in games even if the
cast is padded and the player has been cleared by a Doctor.
Earrings, Piercings ... • Not allowed. • Earrings, piercings, jewelry (bracelets), etc., must be removed
before the player can take the field. • Medical Alert bracelets are allowed, but must be taped.
No Heading the ball (12u and below) • Heading is not allowed for 12U and below• If ball is headed, an indirect free kick goes to opposing team
Final Notes• Make sure you sign up for the Opening Day shifts
• Get your volunteers now! Identify possible refs early and ask for help if you don’t have enough. Encourage those on the fence to get trained and try it! We support our referees with training, uniforms and mentoring.
• Check the www.ayso34.org website regularly for forms, field maps, incident reports, schedules, handouts and upcoming training and events
• Game schedules will be posted after Labor Day – after that, Pictures and Snack Bar Schedule
• Practice good and timely communication with parents
• We are here to help you help your team!
Thank you for volunteering to be a team parent!
Don’t Forget to Share this Information with Your Parents
Field Monitoring Training Next
Any Questions?