Corvallis AYSO Progressive Play

For 2011 – 2012, AYSO Region 149 Progressive Play will be an option again for those players with a desire to play a little more soccer than just the regular AYSO season and to play at a higher level of play. After tryouts and team formation, the Progressive Play teams play in a variety of tournaments from late spring and through the summer. Exactly which tournaments are up to the coaches, players, and players’ parents.

Corvallis AYSO offers regular season AYSO players a chance to “tryout” for Progressive Play teams.  The word "tryout" is used loosely as it is always hoped that every player who shows an interest can be placed on a team.  However the number of teams is limited by the number of parents who volunteer to be coaches.

ELIGIBILITY: Currently registered AYSO players aged 8 to 15 are encouraged to try out. Teams are formed using traditional AYSO guidelines and play under the AYSO philosophies of: Everyone Plays, Balanced Teams, Open Registration, Positive Coaching, Good Sportsmanship, Player Development,  and will be formed by 2011-2012 USSF soccer age guidelines:

• U-12 – 12 and under - born after Aug. 1, 1999
• U-13 – 13 and under - born between Aug. 1, 1998 - July 31, 1999
• U-14 – 14 and under - born between Aug. 1, 1997 - July 31, 1998
• U-15 – 15 and under - born between Aug. 1, 1996 - July 31, 1997 – Current 8th graders – will play late Spring & Summer only.

For continuation into Fall play, team rosters will be realigned to match AYSO team age guidelines.

REGISTRATION: The Progressive Play registration form is due back on the first day of tryouts (please bring it with you).

TRYOUTS: will be held at Western View/Adams School Grounds for all age groups (U-12, U-13, U-14, U-15 Boys and Girls)  on Sunday, May 1st, 6-7:30pm. Only if necessary will tryouts be carried over to Monday, May 2nd, 6 – 7:30 pm). Please wear your current team jersey and come dressed to practice and play (shin guards, etc.).

For some teams formed, the first tournament play will start with the Kidsports Memorial Day Tournament, Springfield, OR, May 28-29.  The summer duration of Progressive Play season is determined by the coaches, parents and players of the team.

COST: If a player accepts a position on a team, they will be asked to pay a $120 registration fee.  This covers a new jersey, socks, and most, but not necessarily all, of the summer tournament fees.  The team treasurer will collect the $120 after the teams are formed.  For Progressive Play teams formed in the Fall, additional registration fees will be collected in the Fall, and again in the Spring to cover league and player fees.

NEEDED: Coaches, Assistant Coaches, Team Treasurers, and Tryout Evaluators.  The only limit to the number of Progressive Play teams that will be formed is the number of parents willing to be coaches.  Any volunteer willing to help with a Progressive Play team, please email John Williams or Cindy Preece.

To all parents we are looking for another progressive play coordinator, if you can do the job, please email John Williams or fill out a Board Application.

BIRTH CERTIFICATE: Each player needs to provide their coach with a copy of their Birth Certificate.  Oregon Birth Certificates can be obtained by calling the Oregon Health Division, Office of Vital Records, (503) 731-4095, or www.VitalChek.com.