Fall Rec Soccer, where are we at? (9/6)

  • Game schedule for K-6 is done and 7/8th is done for Sat 9/7. NOTICE: 3/4th grade game schedule was rebuilt.
    • Referees: Signup for games (here).
    • Teams can look at the schedule in the dashboard (here).
  • SENT Kinder (here) | 1st Grade (here) | 2nd Grade (here) | 3/4th Grade (here) | 5/6th Grade (here) | 7/8th is delayed waiting on the schedule

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 [CorvallisAYSO] Opening Game Day 9/7 
 9/07/24 6:44 AM 

Welcome All Rec AYSO Families,

Please take a look at your section for information pertinent to you, and expect these emails the morning of each game day.


GAMES NOTICE 4 ALL: This game day is the opening day, this day is to help volunteers, parents, and player get their bearings. Pursue the day for what it is, having fun and sorting things out for all future game days. Each game time slot, is 75 min, you need to end on time, but please use all the time to set yourself up for future fun.

Links: (Fields Map) (Sports Connect)


Parents & Team Managers
Team Uniforms: Missing, wrong size, need to swap, go to the information/safety shed well before your game time.

Equipment Sale: Today 8am - 12pm at the soccer sheds, we are accepting soccer equipment donations, selling donated items, and allowing you to do a swap if desired. We have a bunch of shorts, many old jerseys, some soccer balls, shin guards, and shoes. Cash or check, the district office has an ATM if you need to use a card.

Game Day Reminders: Parking will be rough, so expect to take some time finding a spot. Players on fields 71-73, please look to park on Knollbrook. The schedule has a bit of a stagger, but hundreds of players are at the field every hour.
  • Home team wears Red, away team wears Blue.
  • Wear your uniform/jersey over all other clothing.
  • Bring water.
  • Wear dark athletic shorts or buy shorts at the equipment sale.
  • Wear shin guards under your team socks. Shin guards behind the socks, order is shin guards, socks, shoes, fun!
  • Leave the jewelry/watch at home, no jewelry.
  • Leave the pets at home. No Pets: No pets near the playing areas during any AYSO activities, games, or practices. Please clearly mark service animals to help avoid being asked repeatedly by volunteers (1) is the dog a service animal required because of a disability, and (2) what work or task has the dog been trained to perform.
  • Arrive at least 20 min before game start.
  • Find the field and the best parking area.
  • Sit 4ft back from the field on the side with the spectator sign or the S painted on the ground. (Teams have a T near half on the other side)
Field Takedown: Game Ending at 12:15 or 1:30??? No other team? Anything that is not a goal or net should be picked up from the field and dropped off at the brown fields shed.


Coaches
This day is intended for you to get a feel for what a game day is like. Take the time you need and communicate with the other volunteers at the fields.

Uniforms & Equipment: Missing equipment, did not get a coach shirt (most Adult M-L-XL remain) or volunteer hat, need a whistle, need to swap a ball or uniform, go to the information/safety shed well before your game time. NOTE: player numbers, sequential team numbers, or duplicate numbers are not important, only the 7/8th groups and traveling games are when the numbers might matter.

Game Cards/Reports: No need for physical game cards today, but next week you will get them for all your games. Please still report on the final score of your game and report any issues in your digital game report link you go this morning. NOTE: player numbers are not important


Referees
Remember to check in and place a check by your name on the referee schedule at the referee shed (confirming attendance, of sorts). Look for any notices. If you need help, look for a referee that is not in yellow (usually light blue or pink). Each game time slot, is 75 min, you need to end on time, so shorten the games as needed.

(Game Day Info Help) < This page has tons of quick tips, bottom of the page has division details/rules.

Uniforms & Equipment: Missing equipment, did not get a volunteer hat, need a whistle, go to the referee shed well before your game time.

Game Cards/Reports: No need for physical game cards today, but next week coaches should have them. Feel free to have the coaches fill out the cards during the games, then collect & check them after to turn in at the ref shed, the player numbers on the cards do not matter, but the name is the important part. Please still report on the final score of your game and report any issues in your digital game card link you got this morning. On the physical cards, the player name is more important than the number, ask the player for a name when recording scores (this can help us with balancing).


Thank You,
Luke Cotton
Region Commissioner, Webmaster, Acting CVPA, & Acting Fields Coordinator
American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) - Region 149
A 5060 SW Philomath Blvd #193 Corvallis, OR 97333

AYSO, where kids play in a fun, family environment powered by Volunteers.... including me.

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 [CorvallisAYSO] Equipment Sale 9/3 6pm @ Adams Soccer Sheds 
 9/03/24 11:15 AM 

Hi All Fall Program Families,

Today 9/3 @ 6pm-7pm we are accepting soccer equipment donations, selling donated items, and allowing you to do a swap if desired. FYI: We are doing the same thing again on Saturday 9/7, from about 8am - 12pm.

We have a bunch of shorts, many old jerseys, some soccer balls, shin guards, and shoes.

Cash or check, the district office has an ATM if you need to use a card.

All proceeds help support player scholarships.
New/Used Soccer Balls ($5-$15)
New/Used Soccer Jerseys ($5-$15)
New/Used Soccer Shorts ($2-$5)
Used Soccer Shoes ($5-$20)
New/Used Shin Guards ($5-$10)


Donations: We can always use old shoes for players. If you have old shoes, we could use them, please drop them off at the sale for donation.


Thank You,
Luke Cotton
Region Commissioner, Webmaster, Acting CVPA, & Acting Fields Coordinator
American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) - Region 149
A 5060 SW Philomath Blvd #193 Corvallis, OR 97333

AYSO, where kids play in a fun, family environment powered by Volunteers.... including me.

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 [CorvallisAYSO] 3rd/4th Game Schedules v2 
 9/01/24 9:09 PM 

Hi All 3rd/4th Families,

Your game schedules have been updated to version 2 for both Boys and Girls.

This is a complete rework, as we needed to adjust for head coaches covering multiple teams. We also had to disband a 3/4 boys team (we are working to place folks), eliminating the double header need.


TIP: you can subscribe to your Sports Connect calendar by logging in, going to the calendar area (here), and exporting it to Google/webcal.



Head Coaches, please reach out if you notice any errors and needed adjustments.


All K-6 games can be found here, you can look by team or by division.
https://www.corvallisayso.org/teams/schedule.html


Thank You,
Luke Cotton
Region Commissioner, Webmaster, Acting Scheduler, Acting CVPA, & Acting Fields Coordinator
American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) - Region 149
A 5060 SW Philomath Blvd #193 Corvallis, OR 97333

AYSO, where kids play in a fun, family environment powered by Volunteers.... including me.

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 [CorvallisAYSO] Fall Helper Shift Signups 
 8/30/24 10:19 PM 

Hello AYSO Fall Team Helpers,

I do not see that you have signed up to help for this fall, yet! :)

Your email was indicated on the player registration as someone that could help with fields or game day tasks. You can use the signup link below to select a time for helping with the field setup (8/31 & 9/1 8am-Noon), safety/information shed, field relining (anytime Fri before games), field setup/takedown, or other game day tasks. You can learn more from the link in the signup page below.

Team Helper Signups: https://corvallisayso.org/teams/helper-signup


NOTE: This was sent to you because I did not see your email address signed up already to help with a shift or as a coach/referee volunteer.




Team Helpers!
  • No Soccer Experience Needed.
  • No Volunteer Registration Required.

Events Helper (18+): helps with miscellaneous jobs such as the Soccer Equipment Sale (Shoe Swap) the first Saturday of the season, or any other special events as they arise.

Safety Helper (16+): helps operate the Safety/Information station on game day, answer questions about game day, general operations, and keep first aid supplies and forms in order for an hour shift. On-the-job training will be provided. You will be paired with another helper.

Opening Helper (16+): helps set out equipment for use during the game day, checks fields, and could do other field tasks (like lining fields, helping with nets, etc.). On-the-job training will be provided.

Fields Helper (16+): helps maintain and improve the soccer fields at practice and game areas. The field helpers are responsible for field lining, pre-season set up, post-season take down, opening and closing on game day, and other field maintenance tasks. Field painting / lining slots are anytime Friday. Learn more about Field Reline and Marking work (here).




Thank You,
Luke Cotton
Region Commissioner, Webmaster, Acting CVPA, & Acting Fields Coordinator
American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) - Region 149
A 5060 SW Philomath Blvd #193 Corvallis, OR 97333

AYSO, where kids play in a fun, family environment powered by Volunteers.... including me.

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 [CorvallisAYSO] Game Schedule v1 Notes 
 8/28/24 10:36 PM 

Hi K-6 Head Coaches and Team Managers,

The game schedule v1 is built, and I'm looking for any blaring errors. I worked to avoid complete overlaps of games, but many of you working on multiple teams will see some overlap at some point. With cramming everything into time between 8am - 1pm, my options are often limited. Please review your games and report back if you see issues. Changes are a challenge to ripple through all the pieces, so please get any issues to me ASAP so I can release any needed version 2's this weekend.


All games can be found here, you can look by team or by division, it is always helpful if you send a proposed change or game swap.
https://www.corvallisayso.org/teams/schedule.html


Thank You,
Luke Cotton
Region Commissioner, Webmaster, Acting Scheduler, Acting CVPA, & Acting Fields Coordinator
American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) - Region 149
A 5060 SW Philomath Blvd #193 Corvallis, OR 97333

AYSO, where kids play in a fun, family environment powered by Volunteers.... including me.

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 [CorvallisAYSO] Teams Time to Meet & Play!
 8/24/24 6:56 AM 

Hello all allocated fall recreational soccer parents.

This is primarily for your team volunteers, but feel free to read it so you know what is coming.


Team Volunteers: Head Coach or Team Manager OR if you are the only team volunteer, you need to call the team meeting to discuss the season.

Plan a Team Meeting & Practice: To-Do List
  • Contact all families (use prior group email or Sports Connect's team email system on your team page (search here, or it is often a link by the player/volunteer name after you log in https://ayso149.org)).
  • Propose a day, time, & location to have all players come to play and parents to meet.
    • 8/26-9/2, you have good odds to show up at any park or school location and find some space to use, even at the Adams area. Set a precise meeting spot to start, then move to a play area for the practice/meeting.
    • Players will need shin guards at a minimum.
    • Team equipment pickup is Today 8/24 11am-1pm OR Mon 8/26 6-7pm OR Wed 8/28 5-6pm OR Sat 8/31 9-10am, ALL @ Adams School Sheds.
    • If you do not have the equipment yet, have players bring a ball to do some school yard soccer as you meet.
    • A parent of the player needs to stay the entire time.
  • Remind parents the day of the meeting.
  • Double check you emailed everyone by looking at the Sports Connect roster in the team page.
During the Team Meeting & Practice: Check List
  • Send players to start playing, break the ice to start. Try the basics of passing with a buddy OR set up a some goals and let them start playing OR another P.E. type activity (freeze tag, kick a ball between legs to unfreeze).
  • If possible, I would task another volunteer with managing the players' activity while you meet.
  • Talk to the parents and discuss...
    • Needed Volunteers?
      • Head Coach: Need someone designated as the head, but co-coaches or split job coaches are common (cannot make Saturdays, but can run practices?).
      • Asst. Coach: Each practice needs to have two adult volunteers just in case. All coaches need to take the same trainings, but not all coaches do the same tasks/jobs, you can have an assistant for practices and another for games, as many assistant coaches as you need.
      • Youth Coach Helper: Not needed... but could cover a soccer skills need. Yes, 12+ can help at practices and games, but they need to be registered and take the trainings... remember you still need two adults at each practice.
      • Team Manager: Not required, we assume the head coach if no person is designated. BUT they can be incredibly helpful in reading the emails, talking with parents, and helping the team function.
      • Centering Referee: 3rd-8th need to have someone trained to referee your games. The scheduling is done by signing up, but without each team having this person that is up for the challenging task, coaches can sometimes be stuck with the burden of doing multiple jobs in the game day that has now become a scrimmage day. We offer training and support, you can ref your own team/player, and parents should not just look within the team for someone to help... aunts, uncles, grandparents, that sports friend, etc.
      • Additional Referee: 5th-8th, we look to have 3 referees at each of the higher games, youth 12+ can fill this role and volunteers can sign up for what games they want to do. Similar to the centering referee, look outside the box and ask the parents to help recruit.
    • Practice Times & Location (learn more https://corvallisayso.org/coaches/practices)
      • Parks are first come, first served.
      • Elementary Schools should be reserved, but many can work with a first come, first served as you will likely work with other groups to find space (except Adams, you need to reserve to use Adams).
      • REMINDER: an adult that is the gender of the players is needed at each practice. Other teams practicing at the same time in the same area could fill this, but if you are off on your own... you need to schedule someone.
    • Parent/Player Expectations
      • Expectations of timeliness.
      • What players need to bring to what.
      • NOTICE: we have moved to a two color system where each player gets two jerseys, parents should always bring both (games will be home team = red, away team = blue).
      • What players should not bring.
      • CONFIRM EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS - Team volunteers, you will get an email on Sunday night with this data.
  • Get your action item list assembled for after the meeting.
    • To get team uniforms, the required volunteers need to be registered. (we check this at the coach equipment pickup events)
    • To get to have a team name, the required volunteers need to be registered.
    • FILL OUT THE TEAM WORKSHEET (Manager or Head Coach)
    • Send notes to the entire team and tell parents about any team need or followup items.
  • What happens if you do not get the needed volunteers?
    • We do all we can to help, please fill out the team worksheet and note what you are missing and need help with. The sheet goes to your division coordinator and team formation so they can allocate volunteers, set the team name, and help look for potential volunteers.
    • Your first game could be without uniforms :(. AYSO Benton County is entirely volunteer run, we are motivated by the desire to provide world-class youth soccer programs that enrich children's lives.
    • Worst case & rare... a team missing a head coach can cause the team to be disbanded, and we will try to distribute players as we are able.
    • A team missing referees are assessed in each division to see if the total pool of volunteers can cover the need.


This is the first year of this small team meeting approach, I appreciate your patience as we work out the bugs.



VOLUNTEERS if you have questions, the best place is at a training or a coach equipment pickup event. I'm working through emails, but I'm prioritizing against other tasks (like this) and working on the game schedule.


Thank You,
Luke Cotton
Region Commissioner, Webmaster, Acting CVPA, & Acting Fields Coordinator
American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) - Region 149
A 5060 SW Philomath Blvd #193 Corvallis, OR 97333

AYSO, where kids play in a fun, family environment powered by Volunteers.... including me.

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[CorvallisAYSO] Calling all Coaches
 8/22/24 9:49 AM 

Hello Coaches,

Thank you all for signing up to coach!  Because of you over 900 kids in Corvallis will be able to play soccer this year!  We know that the start of the season can be hectic and that there is a lot of training to complete.  Please know that you are not alone, and we are here to help! 

Below is some important information that you will need to complete before the start of the season. 

  • Volunteer Registration is Required In Sports Connect. (required yearly login here)
    • > Only Adult Background Check - After registration, you should receive an invitation from TheAdvocates at SterlingVolunteers. Please follow the link to complete your Background Check ASAP. (required yearly)
    • > Please reach out to your division coordinator (here) to be allocated to the team in Sports Connect.
  • Only Adult Coach and Referee Safe Sport Online Training. (one big training, then yearly refreshers, see here)
  • AYSOU online training through Sports Connect. (login here)
    • > Safe Haven Training. (one and done, see here)
    • > Only Coach and Referee CDC Concussion Awareness Training. (required yearly in Oregon, see here)
    • > Online Job Training (part 1). (one and done per division, see here)
  • Only Coach and Referee Practical Field Training (parts 2 & 3). (one and done per division, sign up here)


When are the Coach and Referee in-person trainings/refreshers?

Signup Here: https://corvallisayso.org/form/training-signup  (Please register so that our coach instructors know how many coaches to plan for!!)
Coaches: Sat 8/24 9am-noon OR Fri 9/6 6pm-9pm
Referees: Tue 9/3 6pm-8pm OR Thu 9/5 6pm-9pm
(If you cannot make a training, please use the signup form, selecting the training you want, so we can add you to the notification list)

Training Session Locations

  • Pick a school or park location that is best for both coaches.
    NOTICE: All Turf (like High School, G3, etc.), All OSU Property, and All Crystal Lake Sports Fields are locations with extra usage costs and insurance coverage requirements for approved use. If you need to use one of these types of locations, contact Luke.
  • Check with the volunteers to narrow down the training session day(s) and time(s).
  • Confirm with parents to see if the selected date, time, & location will work for the majority.
  • Set up your practices in Sports Connect (Picture Guide: here)
  • See the info below for each location
    • Adams / Western View  Area:
      • Fill out the form (here).
    • Corvallis School locations except Adams / Western View
      • 509j Reservation Online (here) (PDF guide)
    • Philomath area is first come, first serve with priority for Philomath School District and Area Baseball program.
    • Corvallis Parks are first come, first serve.


Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions and thank you all again!

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 [CorvallisAYSO] Fall Volunteers & Training 
 8/18/24 9:15 AM 

Hello All AYSO Rec Families... aka Potential AYSO Volunteers!


Your team could likely use your help...

HEAD COACH (One Required) (Age 18+) - This is an individual willing to take the responsibility for organizing a team, arranging team training sessions, coaching during games, and assuring that AYSO philosophies are followed during training & games. Position/Job Manager (Coach Admin.)

ASSISTANT COACH (One Required) (Age 18+) - Individuals willing to take responsibility for assisting the coach during training sessions and games and provide leadership in carrying out AYSO and team philosophies. Position/Job Manager (Coach Admin.)
(Note training requirements are the same as the head coach, since you could be asked to help fill in when the head coach is gone)

REFEREE (3/4th Grade One Required, 5/6th & 7/8th Grade Two Required) (Age 12+) (No refs for Kinder - 2nd Grade) - You sign up for an assignment w/ a division that fits your experience and training. Your commitment involves 1 game per week in the fall and spring, or an equivalent number of games per season for each child you are representing (you can ref your child's game). Trading game assignments and getting substitutes are okay, but we still need referees to fulfill their game count commitment. Position/Job Manager (Referee Admin.)

TEAM PARENT / MANAGER (Optional) - This person is given access to Sports Connect's communication tools. They also help with coordinating parents/volunteers and the logistics for team activities while carrying out AYSO and team philosophies. If no team manager is on the team, it is assumed the head coach is acting as the team manager.


How do you get started????
  • Your team should be getting an email today with what volunteers are still needed. Take a look at that, or look at your team dashboard (here) to see where you can fill in.
  • Volunteer Registration is Required In Sports Connect. (required yearly login here)
    • > Only Adult Background Check - After registration, you should receive an invitation from TheAdvocates at SterlingVolunteers. Please follow the link to complete your Background Check ASAP. (required yearly)
    • > Please reach out to your division coordinator (here) to be allocated to the team in Sports Connect.
  • Only Adult Coach and Referee Safe Sport Online Training. (one big training, then yearly refreshers, see here)
  • AYSOU online training through Sports Connect. (login here)
    • > Safe Haven Training. (one and done, see here)
    • > Only Coach and Referee CDC Concussion Awareness Training. (required yearly in Oregon, see here)
    • > Online Job Training (part 1). (one and done per division, see here)
  • Only Coach and Referee Practical Field Training (parts 2 & 3). (one and done per division, sign up here)

When are the Coach and Referee in-person trainings/refreshers?
Signup Here: https://corvallisayso.org/form/training-signup
Coaches: Sat 8/24 9am-noon OR Fri 9/6 6pm-9pm
Referees: Tue 9/3 6pm-8pm OR Thu 9/5 6pm-9pm
(If you cannot make a training, please use the signup form, selecting the training you want, so we can add you to the notification list)

Thank You,
Luke Cotton
Region Commissioner, Webmaster, Acting CVPA, & Acting Fields Coordinator
American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) - Region 149
A 5060 SW Philomath Blvd #193 Corvallis, OR 97333

AYSO, where kids play in a fun, family environment powered by Volunteers.... including me.

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 [CorvallisAYSO] Fall Rec Soccer Team Posting 
 8/11/24 5:27 PM 

Hello All Fall Outdoor Recreational Players,

Most outdoor rec team rosters have been posted in Sports Connect, login at https://ayso149.org and click on the team link (like "## Name TBD") next to your player's registration.
(except a few in 2nd grade boys that we are re-working)


What do you need to do with this roster? Please look it over and contact your division coordinator (here) if you notice an issue with the team. Volunteers are still working through registration/placement, so you might not see the coach on the roster yet... or the team needs a coach (more will be sent if that is the case).
Not Playing?... Please use this form (here) to drop from playing.

Here are some items to know for this season...

  • Team Changes: Some limited team changes are likely over this week as we continue to get new player registrations and work through any volunteer requests/issues.
  • Volunteers: All teams need a head coach and assistant coach to function as a team. In 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, & 7th/8th we require two referees for each team. If you see your team is missing volunteers, they likely need your help, and you can register using this guide (here).
  • Calendar: the season calendar is still being updated (here), but this year we are not doing one big meeting. We are asking/helping teams to do individual team meetings in late August. The game schedule is being worked on now, but needs to wait for more of the Head Coaches to get signed up (to try and schedule around conflicts). Your first game will be on Saturday, 9/7, likely in the morning or early afternoon.
  • Division Bundle: this week you will be getting some targeted emails about anything the team is missing and a program bundle with all the details about the division.
  • Uniforms: like in the past, teams will need to fill all needed volunteer spots to choose a team name and to get player uniforms. One change this year is we are moving to an all players get two jersey colors model, home team brings one color, away team brings the other. More details will be sent about uniforms and equipment.

More information to come, and thank you for your understanding as our volunteers work to get ready for this fall soccer season.

Thank You,
Luke Cotton
Region Commissioner, Webmaster, Acting CVPA, & Acting Fields Coordinator
American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) - Region 149
A 5060 SW Philomath Blvd #193 Corvallis, OR 97333

AYSO, where kids play in a fun, family environment powered by Volunteers.... including me.



 

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