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What is the V.I.P. Program? When does my child's team practice? When does my child play his/her game? Where are soccer games played? My child has a travel game. Where are the travel games held? My son is 8. Why is he in the U10 division? When does the season begin and end? How can I sponsor a team? How much does it cost? I missed registration. How can I sign my child up to play soccer? Why is there a cut-off for registration? My child is on the waiting list. How will I know if he/she is assigned to a team? I do not live in South Haven. Can my child play in Region 669? How much does it cost to register? What do the registration fees pay for? Will my fees be used to pay Coaches, Referees, Board Members, Concession Workers, etc? What do I need to supply for my child to play soccer with Region 669? Why do you ask everyone to fill out a volunteer application at registration? Why do I have to give my Driver's License and Social Security Numbers on the Volunteer Application form? When will I hear from my child's coach? When do practices and games start? My child will only be able to play Fall (or Spring) season. Is there a partial season registration fee? Do you offer a discount for siblings? Where is registration? I have a suggestion. Who can I contact? I have a concern. Who should I contact? Q. What is the V.I.P. Program? A. V.I.P. stands for Very Important Player. In keeping with AYSO’s philosophy, Everyone Plays, the V.I.P. program is a soccer experience designed for special needs players. We have an excellent V.I.P. program available in South Haven! For more information, please contact Kristyn Diekema at 269-637-0121, or send us a message through the Contact Us link at the top of the page. Q. When does my child’s team practice? A. Coaches schedule practices to fit their schedule. As a general rule: U5 and U6 will practice prior to game time, for a total of 1 hour practice and game combined. U8 teams may have one additional 1-hour practice during the week. U10 teams may have 1-2 additional 1-hour practices during the week. U12 and U14 teams may have 1-2 additional 1 ½ hour practices per week. Q. When does my child play his/her game? A. U5 Girls-Mondays 5:45 pm – 6:45 pm (subject to change 2008) Boys-Thursdays 5:45 pm – 6:45 pm (subject to change 2008) U6 Boys/Girls – Saturday (game times vary) U8 Boys/Girls – Saturday (game times vary) U10 Girls-Thursdays Boys-Tuesdays U12 Schedule varies (travel team) U14 Schedule varies (travel team) V.I.P. Fridays Q. Where are soccer games played? A. U5, U6, and U8 games are all played at the AYSO fields at Aylworth and LeGrange, across from Village Market. All but a few U10 games are also played at the AYSO fields, with 1-2 travel games scheduled. U12 and above are considered Travel Teams, and will play about half the games at the AYSO fields, and the rest at other soccer club locations. Q. My child has a travel game. Where are the travel games held? A. The maps and directions to the travel games are located HERE. When you arrive at the fields, if you do not see your team, you can ask where your division (U10, U12, U14) plays, and someone from the local fields will help you. Q. My son is 8. Why is he in the U10 group? A. Our divisions are structured as “under” 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, and 19. The cutoff date for birthdates is July 31st. If your child turns the age of the division by July 31st, he or she will be in the next higher division for the Fall/Spring playing season. Example: My child’s birth date is 4-10-98, and has just turned 10. He will play in the U12 division because he turns 10 prior to July 31st. Q. When does the season begin and end? A. Our playing season includes Fall 2007 and Spring 2008.
Q. How can I sponsor a team? How much does it cost? A. You can download the sponsorship form HERE. Sponsorship is $175.00. You can sponsor a specific team, or any team. Sponsorship forms can be returned to Ken Overholser, AYSO Region 669 Treasurer, at the address on the form. Q. I missed registration. How can I sign my child up to play soccer? A. You may use the Contact Us link at the top of the page to make an appointment to register prior to June 15th. After June 15, players will be placed on a waiting list. We will not form new teams after June 15, and all waiting list players will be assigned to teams IF there are openings. Q. Why is there a cut-off for registration? A. We need ample time to form teams, recruit coaches, and order uniforms. In order to have uniforms available by the time practices and games start, we must place our order by July 1st. Q. My child is on the waiting list. How will I know if he/she is assigned to a team? A. Our Registrar will contact you to fill out the registration form if there are openings in your child’s age division. While there are no guarantees your child will be placed, we will make every effort to include your child. Q. I do not live in South Haven. Can my child play soccer in Region 669? A. YES! We have players from Glenn, Q. How much does it cost to register? A. Early registration is $50.00. You must register during our Early registration events at LC Mohr high school during May. Flyers are sent to schools in late April, and dates and times are posted in the Reminder newspaper for two weeks prior to registration. PLEASE make every effort to attend one of the early registration events. We have a strict cutoff policy to allow time to form teams and order supplies. Regular registration is $75.00. You must make an appointment (contact us) and register prior to June 15th. After June 15th, your child will be added to the waiting list. If we have an opening, the registration fee is still $75.00. Q. What do the registration fees pay for?
Q. Will my fees be used to pay Coaches, Referees, Board Members, Concession workers, etc? A. NO! All positions are VOLUNTEER positions. No one is paid to help the organization. Q. What do I need to supply for my child to play soccer with Region 669? A. First and foremost—a POSITIVE attitude!! Be supportive of the team, coaches, and referees.
Q. Why do you ask everyone to fill out a volunteer application at registration? A. AYSO is 100% run by volunteers! What you do can make a difference in the life of a child. Without the volunteers, our organization will not survive, and there will be no more soccer club for the kids. All adults who work with or near the children MUST fill out a volunteer form, including board members, coaches, referees, team parents, sideline referees (linesmen), concession workers, field maintenance workers, etc. This is necessary to ensure a safe environment for our children. Q. Why do I have to give my Driver’s License and Social Security numbers on the Volunteer Application? A. Background checks are run on all potential volunteers with our organization. This is done at the National level, not by anyone in our Region. By registering as a volunteer online, you are guaranteeing that no one will have access to your information locally. Your information remains masked and safe, both online, and on the printed paper form.
Q. When will I hear from my child’s coach? A. Teams will be formed in early July. Coaches will be recruited and trained. In early August, coaches will be given their team rosters. If you have not heard from your coach by August 25th, please contact our Coach Administrator, Barb Ansinn at 639-7778, or submit a Contact Us form. Q. When do practices and games start? A. Practices may begin August 23, 2008 (two weeks prior to first games) Q. My child will only be able to play fall (or spring) season. Is there a partial season registration fee? A. Unfortunately, no. Our costs remain the same, whether your child plays only in the fall or spring, or plays both fall and spring seasons.
A. Not at this time. A. Our registration events will be held at L.C. Mohr High School Library, All registrations must be entered online at www.eayso.org. There will be a limited number of computers available for use at registration. Save time at registration by pre-registering prior to the registration events! Q. I have a suggestion. Who can I contact? A. Use the Contact Us link at the top of the page to contact a board member. Your ideas will be shared with other board members. Q. I have a concern. Who should I contact? A. Use the Contact Us link at the top of the page to contact a board member. Your concern will be shared with the other board members. |
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