• Spring 2019 Links - Updated 4/21/2019
  
  Fields Helper Signups (here)
  
  Game Day Helper Signups (here)

Silent Saturday - April 27th

When: April 27th 2019
Where: All AYSO Games, including away games.

"Silent Saturday" is used in AYSO Regions throughout the country with a great deal of success. Its main purpose is to just let the kids play and have fun without having to worry about how their performance is affecting the adults on the sidelines. "Silent Saturday" is a throwback to the old schoolyard days when kids would congregate after school and on weekends just to play the sport all day without regard to who was winning and repercussions for poor play and decision-making. Coaches are requested to communicate and reinforce this with spectators!

The objectives of holding a "Silent Saturday" are:

• To emphasize that the game is about letting the kids have fun and play.
• To show that kids can play well on their own with limited instruction.
• To help the few parents and coaches who feel they must provide constant direction, understand how disruptive it can be.
• To give players the chance to trust their skills and instincts without sideline input.
• To encourage leadership skills among the individual players as they have the unique opportunity of giving their own instruction on the field.
• To encourage a sense of true teamwork as the players must learn to rely upon one another and communicate with each other accordingly.
• To support our volunteer referees, both youth and adult, by eliminating sideline interference and comments.

While the vast majority of adult verbal participation is intended to be positive and constructive, the fact of the matter is that games can (and have in the past) become so loud that the players often have difficulty hearing each other on the field. Taking one week off from any verbal interference may help adults gain perspective on just how loud they've been in the past. You will all be amazed at how quiet the field will be-come.

RULES FOR SILENT SATURDAY:

Spectators: We request that you make no verbal comments about the game or direct any comments to the players or referees (or coaches) on or off the field. Clapping IS allowed! Be creative in how you choose to cheer your child's team - make signs to hold up or bring a rally towel in the team's color and wave it wildly. There are lots of ways to cheer other than verbally. But please no noise makers and especially no whistles, or compressed air horns.

Coaches: It is recommended that you do not provide any direction - verbal or non-verbal - to players who are on the field. You may speak quietly to any players on the bench and have a conversational discussion about the game with the players before and after the game, and during halftime. If absolutely required, rarely and quietly call a player on the field to the touchline to provide tactical instruction while the game is in play (just like you are allowed to do during a normal game). Then let the player convey the message to their team.

Players: You are encouraged to speak to each other on the field as normal. You are free to support each other and provide direction to each other. Substitute players on the bench must be quiet as well and not cheer or provide tactical instruction to their teammates. Lest they simply replace the coach or act on their behest.

Referees: For this special day, referees are being asked to monitor the spectators and coaches adherence to these guidelines and to offer reminders if the recommendations are not being followed, including notifying the coaches and/or stopping the game if necessary. Continue to verbalize often during the game as you normally would and do not to be concerned about the fact they can now hear you off the field as well. You are there to help the players have a safe, fair, and fun time.

Season Email Archive

 

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[CorvallisAYSO] Silent Saturday 4/27
Sun 4/21/2019 7:23 PM

Hello all AYSO 6U+ families,

Silent Saturday - April 27th

When: April 27th 2019
Where: All AYSO Games, including away games.

"Silent Saturday" is used in AYSO Regions throughout the country with a great deal of success. Its main purpose is to just let the kids play and have fun without having to worry about how their performance is affecting the adults on the sidelines. "Silent Saturday" is a throwback to the old schoolyard days when kids would congregate after school and on weekends just to play the sport all day without regard to who was winning and repercussions for poor play and decision-making. Coaches are requested to communicate and reinforce this with spectators!

The objectives of holding a "Silent Saturday" are:

• To emphasize that the game is about letting the kids have fun and play.
• To show that kids can play well on their own with limited instruction.
• To help the few parents and coaches who feel they must provide constant direction, understand how disruptive it can be.
• To give players the chance to trust their skills and instincts without sideline input.
• To encourage leadership skills among the individual players as they have the unique opportunity of giving their own instruction on the field.
• To encourage a sense of true teamwork as the players must learn to rely upon one another and communicate with each other accordingly.
• To support our volunteer referees, both youth and adult, by eliminating sideline interference and comments.

While the vast majority of adult verbal participation is intended to be positive and constructive, the fact of the matter is that games can (and have in the past) become so loud that the players often have difficulty hearing each other on the field. Taking one week off from any verbal interference may help adults gain perspective on just how loud they've been in the past. You will all be amazed at how quiet the field will be-come.

RULES FOR SILENT SATURDAY:

Spectators: We request that you make no verbal comments about the game or direct any comments to the players or referees (or coaches) on or off the field. Clapping IS allowed! Be creative in how you choose to cheer your child's team - make signs to hold up or bring a rally towel in the team's color and wave it wildly. There are lots of ways to cheer other than verbally. But please no noise makers and especially no whistles, or compressed air horns.

Coaches: It is recommended that you do not provide any direction - verbal or non-verbal - to players who are on the field. You may speak quietly to any players on the bench and have a conversational discussion about the game with the players before and after the game, and during halftime. If absolutely required, rarely and quietly call a player on the field to the touchline to provide tactical instruction while the game is in play (just like you are allowed to do during a normal game). Then let the player convey the message to their team.

Players: You are encouraged to speak to each other on the field as normal. You are free to support each other and provide direction to each other. Substitute players on the bench must be quiet as well and not cheer or provide tactical instruction to their teammates. Lest they simply replace the coach or act on their behest.

Referees: For this special day, referees are being asked to monitor the spectators and coaches adherence to these guidelines and to offer reminders if the recommendations are not being followed, including notifying the coaches and/or stopping the game if necessary. Continue to verbalize often during the game as you normally would and do not to be concerned about the fact they can now hear you off the field as well. You are there to help the players have a safe, fair, and fun time.

Thank You,
Luke Cotton - Region Commissioner

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[CorvallisAYSO] Team Roster/Details Page
Sat 4/20/2019 7:22 AM

Hello AYSO Team Volunteers,

Many of you have asked for a method to see some of what I send in the customized emails, and I have been wanting to provide you with a page that can help you understand where your team stands. The page below is an experiment in building that.


https://www.corvallisayso.org/teams/roster.html


NOTES: Player, Volunteer, and Certification data is manually loaded from Blue Sombrero. All other data is live in the region website. If you see an Attn next to your volunteer role, you can click on the link to get an email explaining why. This page will continue to evolve, adding links to common actions and informing you of any missing items or tasks.

Feel free to email me with your feedback.

Thank You,
Luke Cotton - Region Webmaster

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[CorvallisAYSO] Games Saturday 4/20
Fri 4/19/2019 12:58 PM

Hello AYSO Families,

The weather is looking good for this weekend and the fields are looking great! BIG thank you to our field helpers that worked to overseed and help fix up the game fields.

Few quick notes for Saturday...

• Arrive Early (20-30min before start time)(schedule).
• No Jewelry (equipment) (rules).
• Wear Uniform or Team Color.
• Wear Shin Guards under socks.
• Find Field (map) (No dogs/pets).
• Do not park on grass, Carpool, Bike, or CTS Route 8.
• Sit at Spectator side of field (conduct).
• Coach Checklist (here).
• Referee Game Checklist (here).
• Bring Water.

++ New Player, No Uniform? Pickup at the Information Shed.
++ 10U+ Game Cards? Pickup at Information Shed.


See You Saturday,
Luke Cotton - Region Commissioner

# AYSO Region 149 Celebrating 40 Years in Benton County! #

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[CorvallisAYSO] ALL Games CANCELED 4/13
Fri 4/12/2019 7:46 PM

Quick Reminder to all AYSO Families,


The Adams area and many other fields are still closed. ALL games & practices for Saturday April 13th are CANCELED.


NOTICE: This includes games scheduled in Albany, Corvallis, Central Linn, and Lebanon.


Thanks,
Luke Cotton
Region 149 Commissioner

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 [CorvallisAYSO] Practices & Games This Week
Tue 4/9/2019 6:39 PM

Hello AYSO Families,

Practices: AYSO practices this week have been canceled. Since the majority of normal practice spaces in the region are closed, we cancel practices for everyone. 2 Exceptions: 1. 15U & EXTRA teams can seek alternate/open locations to practice, including gym, turf, or pavement. 2. Teams that have already paid for a facility, and cannot cancel without a penalty, can practice.

Games: All games played at the Adams area are canceled for Saturday 4/13. Away games will be decided by Friday for 19U & 15UB Internazionale.



Questions? See the Coach FAQ (here)

Look for updates on the region website (here).


Thanks,
Luke Cotton - Region Commissioner

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[CorvallisAYSO] This Week & Survey
Sun 4/7/2019 10:44 PM

Hello AYSO Volunteers,

Practices: Canceled for the early part of the week (see website), but it is a good assumption that practices will be canceled all week (Cancellation FAQ).

Games: I will make the call for games on Thursday evening.

Survey: This is the 6th year we have had this problem. I have a few ideas and I would like your input. Please take the survey (here) and tell me your thoughts.

Survey Link: https://www.corvallisayso.org/form/rv-survey


Thanks,
Luke Cotton - Regional Commissioner

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[CorvallisAYSO] Practices This Week 15U & EXTRA
Sun 4/7/2019 8:45 PM

Hello 15U & EXTRA Families,

Practices for most divisions are canceled. You are allowed to practice, but not on an Adams soccer field or at a closed location.

You can choose to cancel practices or find an open location for practices...
+ At the Adams site is a space that was once a school, this time of year, that location is like bumpy turf.
+ You can also use a pavement area, remember all players need shin guards, and should wear shoes appropriate for pavement.
+ You can reserve a location (turf or gym), but most will have a cost. District grass locations are available due to an existing agreement, outside that, you would likely need to pay as a team.

Thanks,
Luke

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[CorvallisAYSO] Practices Canceled 8U-12U
Sun 4/7/2019 8:08 PM

Hello AYSO Families,

Practices Canceled for at least Monday 4/8 & Tuesday 4/9

Even if your field is open, we are canceling practices for everyone* in the region, the Corvallis school district will likely publish field closures late Monday.

* 2 Exceptions: 1. 15U & EXTRA teams can seek alternate/open locations to practice, including gym, turf, or pavement (use of Adams soccer fields is not allowed). 2. Teams that had already paid for a facility, and cannot cancel without a penalty, can practice as planned.

The website will continue to have updates: https://www.corvallisayso.org/

Thanks,
Luke Cotton

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[CorvallisAYSO] Your Game Today 4/6
Sat 4/6/2019 6:02 AM

Hello Team,

Your away game today might need referee help. If you are going and are able to help, please bring your gear.

If you have no certified center referee, you can feel free to scrimmage with the other team. A coach can help to ensure the game is safe, fair, and fun.

Albany - 12:00 - G15U - Storm vs Impact
Albany - 09:00 - G15U - Storm vs Dolphins

Halsey - 10:30 - C15U - Two Face vs Manchester/City

Lebanon : 09:00 - B15U - Venom vs Internazionale
Lebanon - 10:30 - G15U - Vixen vs Cubs

Thanks,
Luke

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 [CorvallisAYSO] Game Day Reminders - 4/6
Sat 4/6/2019 5:00 AM

Hello AYSO Families,

• Arrive Early (20-30min before start time)(schedule)
• No Jewelry (equipment) (rules)
• Wear Uniform or Team Color
• Long sleeve item, under uniform, avoid zippers
• Wear Shin Guards under socks
• Sport/Athletic pants are okay
• Find Field (map) (NEW locations) (No dogs/pets)
• Do not park on grass, Carpool, Bike, or CTS Route 8.
• Sit at Spectator side of field (conduct)
• Coach Checklist (here)
• Referee Game Checklist (here)
• Have Fun!

Used Equipment donations, swap, & sale will be by the sheds 8:15-1pm.


++ No Uniform? Confirm order is inbound at Information Shed.
++ Game Cards 10U+? Pickup at Information Shed.


RAIN NOTICE: This weekend will drop close to 2 inches of rain, it is highly likely some fields will be closed and some practices will be canceled on at least Monday & Tuesday. The website will have a posting & you will get an email.
15U teams could still practice (they play outside groups), but not on closed spaces, you should look at alternate options (the old western view school plays like turf this time of year).


Have a great Saturday,
Luke Cotton - Region Commissioner

* AYSO Region 149 Celebrating 40 Years in Benton County! *

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{CorvallisAYSO} Core Team Spring Team Update
Wed 4/3/2019 6:41 AM

Core Team Volunteers,

As you touch base with families this week, please talk with them about signing up to help. We are short helpers, referees, and board members going into this season. We have referee training this Thursday 4/4 at the Western View Center 5:30 - 8:30 PM. The class requires pre-work (see details).

Double Check Needed: Below is what we have for your team. CHECK for new players in your list, and get in touch with them about practices.

# =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= HELPER SIGNUPS =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= #

Looks like nobody from your team has signed up to help. Have missing families, signup for a shift (here).

Please remind any missing families that we ask they contribute on behalf of each child, each season. The roster below lists possible jobs by each player.

#-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= PLAYERS =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-#

Name

Primary Contact

Team Jobs Indicated

NOTES: Use this form (here) for each (player or volunteer) change.

#-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= VOLUNTEERS/HELPERS =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-#

Role

Name

Phone

Email

Trained

Safe Haven

Concussion

NOTES: If you are missing job training that you took, email me. Youth volunteers do not show in this list. Helpers will show if they signed up to help and noted the team in the signup.

Thank You,
Luke Cotton - Region Commissioner

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[CorvallisAYSO] Youth Referees 12+ - Turning it into a summer job
Tue 4/2/19 8:45AM

Youth 12 and older can be referees, if they enjoy it, they could turn it into a job.

This Thursday we have the second part to our basic referee training (first part is online). This training will get youth or adults setup to try their hand at refereeing in a safe, fair, & fun environment. If they enjoy it, we will help guide you through the next training level to turn refereeing into a job. Working tournaments over the summer can earn you hundreds in a few days.

Basic Referee Training Part 1:
Please follow instructions in the PDF (here) to Register and COMPLETE THE PRE-WORK prior to the class. If you run into issues, email vince and ensure you still show up at part 2. NOTE: the online class costs $7, but if they complete by the time the Thursday in person session is held, we will reimburse them.

Basic Referee Training Part 2:
THURSDAY, APRIL 4 at the WESTERN VIEW CENTER (WVC), adjacent to Adam's School soccer fields, 5:30 - 8:30 PM. Contact Vince if you are interested and not able to make the class, we have trainers that are happy to work out accommodations for youth referees.

Thank You,
Chris Jordan - Referee Administrator
Vince Waterhous - Director of Referee Instruction

We are AYSO, working to enrich children’s lives by providing a safe, fair, & fun environment for the development, of players and volunteers.

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[CorvallisAYSO] Fields and Activity Rotation
Mon 4/1/19 1:30PM

Hello Coaches,

Please be mindful of the fields and the damage to the grass. Remember to rotate your activities to use different spaces and avoid setting up activities in heavy traffic areas, especially by the goals.


Moving Goals:
If you can, and know how, feel free to move the goals (w/ the anchor). Remember to place the goal back (w/ the anchor).
If you are using Adams field 123, do not move the goals (the anchor is metal rebar, let's not destroy a mower).


We all want the fields in good shape for the next 7 weeks. Damage today will stay for a long time.


Thanks,
Luke

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[CorvallisAYSO] Equipment Sale Saturday @ AYSO Sheds
Sun 3/31/2019 6:00AM

Hello AYSO Families,

This Saturday we will have a sale of used jerseys/shoes/shin guards/balls/socks/shorts/and other sports equipment. Saturday 4/6 8:15am-1:00pm at Adams in front of the AYSO sheds.


You can donate, swap, or sell your old equipment.


If you choose to sell your item...
It is simple: Fill out the form beforehand (here), write your name and the price for each item on a piece of masking tape and attach it to the item, and bring the items to the event. AYSO will keep 50% of the total items sold as consignment for the scholarship fund. No forms are required if you are donating the items.

Thanks,
Catalina Segura

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[CorvallisAYSO] Spring Game Schedule
Thu 3/28/2019 2:45 PM

Hello AYSO Families,

Sorry for the delay in the game schedule, below are some key notes:

• See the schedule online (here), see it in your Blue Sombrero team page (here), download all games (here).
  
  
• [5U, 8U, 10U, 15U, & 19U] Some game fields moved (field map).
• [6UB] 6U boys has an odd number of teams, they will play themselves at least one Saturday.
• [6UB] 6U boys added a new team, some teams have lower player counts so player shifting might be needed to get everyone playing 4 vs 4 in each game.
• [8U] Field 83 has two fields in one like 81 & 82 (field map).
• [8UB] 8U boys has an odd number of teams, one team could play SELF or mix with the other 8UB game at the same time. (8UB division schedule)
• [10UB] Added a 10U boys team, so no double games this spring.
• [10U & 12U] Teams were scheduled in brackets.
• [10U, 12U, & 15U] Have a placeholder game for the Jamboree, your team could be in the early morning bracket or in the afternoon bracket. Scheduling will be done later for 5/18.
• [15UG} 15U girls teams, check for double games.
• [15U] Check your away games closely.

Helper Signups for Game Day & Fields - We have signups for Shoe Swap / Equipment Sale helpers, Opening helpers, Closing helpers, Concession Sale helpers, Safety/Information helpers, and Field Relining helpers.

• Fields Help (signup)
• Game Day Help (signup)

All non-volunteer families (those that are not coaches, referees, or team managers) are asked to help at least once per season per player. This is a volunteer run organization, no one in our region is paid.

Season Rundown - Below is the rundown of the spring season, we will include updates & more details about items in future emails.

• 3/30 8:30am-12pm - Fields Setup Event (signup)
• 4/1 - Practices Can Start 8U+
• 4/4 - Referee Training 10U+ (details) [NEW REFEREES]
• 4/5 - Referee Refresher 10U+ - 7pm-9pm @ Franklin School Gym
• 4/6 - First Game Day (schedule)
• 4/6 - Shoe Swap / Equipment Donations & Sale - 8:15am-1pm @ AYSO Sheds (helper signup)
• 4/27 - Referee Appreciation Day
• 4/27 - Silent Saturday (details)
• 5/1 - Open Registration Starts for next school year rec program (apply)
• 5/4 - Team Manager Appreciation Day
• 5/4 - Open Registration Lab (& Scholarship Help) - 9am-1pm @ Adams School
• 5/11 - Coach Appreciation Day
• 5/11 - Open Registration Lab (& Scholarship Help) - 9am-1pm @ Adams School
• 5/18 - Player Evaluations Due
• 5/18 - Jamboree Day 10U-15U (details) & Team Equipment Return
• 5/25 - Core Teams Soccerfest Tournament (register)

 

Thank You,
Luke Cotton - Region Commissioner

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{CorvallisAYSO} Roster and Game Schedule
Tue 3/26/2019 11:10 PM

Hi Everyone,

Below is the team roster as of today 3/26. The end of this email has your game schedule.

# =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= PLAYERS =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= #

Name	Primary Contact

Player Note: Player placements can continue up to the first game, most players have been placed, use this email to communicate with the team. Uniforms for new players have been ordered, we hope to have them on 4/6, please check in with the info shed to see about the uniform.

# =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= VOLUNTEERS/HELPERS =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= #

Role	Name	Email
Head Coach
Assistant Coach
Team Manager

Volunteer Note: Youth volunteers are not shown in the list and volunteers filling multiple roles can only be shown once. As helpers signup for shifts (here), they will be added to this list.

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Date	Start	Field	Home	Away
Sat-4/6	8:30 AM	123
Sat-4/13	8:30 AM	123
Sat-4/20	9:45 AM	123
Sat-4/27	8:30 AM	123
Sat-5/4	8:30 AM	123
Sat-5/11	8:30 AM	123
Sat-5/18	8:35 AM	123P

Game Note: 10U-15U teams May 18th is the 5-A-Side jamboree day, the final schedule for that day will come out later in Blue Sombrero.

Thank You,
Luke Cotton - Region Commissioner

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[CorvallisAYSO] Game Day Helper Signup
Wed 3/27/2019 10:45 AM

Hello AYSO Families,

We ask that each family, that is not one of the key team volunteers, help with game day or field tasks/shifts.

Signup to Help (here)
We have a new tool for helper signups this season, remember to credit your team for the signup so your team manager sees you in their report.


Helper job descriptions...

Shoe Swap Helper: helps with the Soccer Equipment Sale (Shoe Swap) on the first Saturday of the season. Collect donated items and help with pricing/selling items to benefit the scholarship program. On-the-job training will be provided. You will be paired with another helper.

Concessions Helper: helps on game day at the concession stand selling items to benefit our scholarship program. On-the-job training will be provided. You will be paired with another helper.

Registration Helper: helps at the open registration events by guiding applicants through the registration process. On-the-job training will be provided.

Safety Helper: helps operate the safety / information station on game day, answers questions, helps distribute first aid supplies, and assists in collecting forms or requests. On-the-job training will be provided. You will be paired with another helper.


Thank You,
Toby Westberry - Safety / Information
Elaine Markley - Opening / Closing
Marty Hernandez - Concessions
Catalina Segura - Shoe Swap


P.S. The game schedule is online for 5U-12U (here). The jamboree schedule for 10U-15U on May 18th will be published later. 15U & 19U schedules are still being tweaked.

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[CorvallisAYSO] Field Helper Signups
Tue 3/26/2019 1:15 PM

Hello AYSO Families,

If you are not helping as a Coach, Referee, or a Manager, we ask that each family help with game day or field tasks/shifts. We have a new tool for helper signups online, no login or account needed. Remember to credit your team for the signup.

Signup to Help (here)


Below are the jobs for fields helpers...

Fields Setup: This Saturday morning 3/30 we will be working to finish connecting field dots running string and painting the first lines. We could use some help to get the season started. Big THANK YOU to Scott Ponder for helping set GPS points for the fields, saving us many hours of measuring time.

Fields Reliner: You can reline the fields any time Thursday evening or Friday afternoon-evening using the brown shed code sent to you in the reminder email. See the field marking guide (here).

Fields Opener: Bring shoes and gloves you are okay getting paint on. Tasks include: pulling equipment out of the brown shed, unlocking 8U goals, checking field markings, checking goals, helping with repairs, helping with additional field markings, and helping board members with any other tasks. See details (here).

Fields Closer: Bring gloves. Tasks include: helping get equipment in brown shed, locking all 8U goals by Adams, picking up field trash, ensuring the nets on field 123 are returned, and helping board members with any other tasks. See details (here).


Thanks,
Luke Cotton - Acting Fields Coord.

P.S. The Adams area fields have moved, take a look at the updated map online (here).

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[CorvallisAYSO] Adams Area Field Changes
Sun 3/24/2019 10:10 AM

Hello Volunteers,

Heads Up: We have moved fields for spring 2019. Field 142 moved north, fields 101 & 102 moved to where 81 & 82 were, and 81 & 82 moved to Adams. No fields reside on gopher/mole territory. Please review the new fields map (here).

Teams w/ Practices @ Adams Area:
10U+ teams/fields, continue to play on your reserved field using the new map. Field 142 can now always have the nets up. Any changes/shifting will need to be negotiated on the fly at the field. Please be flexible, reservations show that space is available (coach practice guide).

8U teams/fields, have been moved to the Adams property, if you reserved field 81 or 82 you will need to shift to field 61 or 83, as baseball teams are not moving from the backstops in that area. It is likely you will need to negotiate on the fly at the field with the other soccer teams.
FYI: you could park in the neighborhood to the south on Knollbrook, it is closer and a path takes you right to field 83.

Game Day Changes: Parking, always parking. 8U goals will be locked at Adams, field opener/closer will handle them. Field 142 will not need to have nets removed.

Thanks,
Luke Cotton - Acting Fields Coord.

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[CorvallisAYSO] Final Team Placement Pending
Sun 3/24/2019 9:19 AM

Welcome to AYSO,

You are receiving this e-mail as a reminder to complete your registration or payment by logging in to Blue Sombrero (https://corvallisayso.org/login). Look to the Open Balance box after you login or in the menu click My Orders (price tag icon) to see what is pending. Let me know if you have any questions.

Please do this soon so that we can add him/her to a team and order a uniform. Please let me know if your child will not be playing or the open balance is a mistake.

Thanks,
Andy Ungerer
AYSO Registrar

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{CorvallisAYSO} Core Spring Roster Update
Fri 3/22/2019 12:15 PM

Core Team Manager, (if no manager, Head Coach...)

If you have not filled out a spring kickoff form, or practice times/locations have changed...(here). We are still working on some player and volunteer placements. In 10UG and some other divisions we are short on coordinator help, in other words we are behind. If you know someone that would be a good division coordinator for next year...(apply).

Double Check Needed: Below is what we have for your team going into spring. CHECK for new players in your list, and get in touch with them about practices.

#-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= CHECK PLAYERS =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-#

Name	Primary Contact	Team Jobs Indicated
		Asst. Coach
		Game Day Related

NOTE: Use this form (here) for each (player and volunteer) change.

#-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= VOLUNTEERS/HELPERS =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-#

Role	Name	Phone	Email	Trained	Safe Haven	Concussion
Head Coach				Good	Good	Good
Assistant Coach				Good	Good	Good
Referee				Good	Good	Good
Referee				Good	Good	Good
Team Manager				Good	Good	Good

NOTES: If you are missing job training that you took, email me. Youth volunteers do not show in this list. Helpers will show if they signed up to help online, and noted this team in the signup.

Thank You,
Luke Cotton - Region Commissioner

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[CorvallisAYSO] Spring Overview
Mon 3/11/2019 8:45 AM

Hello AYSO Families,

Spring Intro - We are on our way to a great spring season. We need help to get some things setup, you can signup (here) to help with getting goals and lines setup for games. Teams that practice at Adams are asked to signup to help get fields setup.

Communication - This communication platform is how we will send out mass emails. You can see an archive of all communications (here).

Team Changes - Many teams have had players or volunteers drop. We also have had many registrations, still open (here), that include volunteers. We are continuing to process these registrations and work to place them for spring. In Blue Sombrero (here) you can see your team name next to your registration, this should also have a link to your team website. If we add a new player, we work to order a uniform for that player, if you want to be sure or double check you can submit this form (here).

Blue Sombrero - You can get help with issues related to Blue Sombrero by calling 866-264-2048 M-F 8am-3pm or looking at the guides (here).

Game Schedule - The game schedule will be out before Spring Break. Core team games are always on Saturday, 4/6 - 5/18, between 8am-3pm. On May 18th we will be doing an end of season jamboree for teams 10U+ (here)

Signups for Game Day & Field Helpers - This season we are using a new tool for helpers to signup to help (here). We have signups for Shoe Swap / Equipment Sale helpers, Opening helpers, Closing helpers, Concession Sale helpers, Safety/Information helpers, and Field Relining helpers.

Season Rundown - Below is the rundown of the spring season, we will include updates & more details about items in future emails.

• 3/23 8:30am-12pm - Fields Setup Event (signup)
• 3/30 8:30am-12pm - Fields Setup Event (signup)
• 4/1 - Practices Can Start
• 4/6 - First Game Day
• 4/6 8:15am-1pm - Shoe Swap / Equipment Sale @ AYSO Sheds
• 4/27 - Referee Appreciation Day
• 4/27 - Silent Saturday (here)
• 5/1 - Open Registration Starts for next school year Core Recreational Program.
• 5/4 - Team Manager Appreciation Day
• 5/4 9am-1pm - Open Registration Lab (& Scholarship Help)
• 5/11 - Coach Appreciation Day
• 5/11 9am-1pm - Open Registration Lab (& Scholarship Help)
• 5/18 - Player Evaluations Due
• 5/18 - Jamboree Day (here) & Team Equipment Return
• 5/25 - Core Teams Soccerfest Tournament (here)

Volunteer Training - We will be reaching out to volunteers missing trainings, and informing them of upcoming training opportunities. If you would like to be informed of training opportunities or signup for a training class, please use this form (here).

Thank You,
Luke Cotton - Region Commissioner

Contact Us (here)

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[CorvallisAYSO] Wait List Updates
Wed 3/6/2019 5:45 AM

Hi Everyone,

We are currently working on team balancing and will soon start activating players from the wait list. Once that happens, the Blue Sombrero system will send you an email indicating your next steps to pay online.

Contact your Division Coordinator (here) if you have questions, if you are no longer interested, please contact the Registrar (here).


Practices could start in April (8U+ coaches decide time(s) and location), and games start on Saturday April 6th.

Thank You,
Luke Cotton - Region Commissioner

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{CorvallisAYSO} Core Spring Practices & Roster
Sun 3/3/2019 1:50 AM

Core Team Manager, (if no manager, Head Coach...)

Please fill out this spring start form for your team (here) this week. Work with your coach to confirm practice times and locations. If your team and your division coordinator is still looking for a replacement coach, please still fill out the form indicating that.

Double Check Needed: Below is what we have for your team going into spring. Please use this form (here) for each (player and volunteer) change. Unfortunately you cannot update contact details, and we cannot change volunteer positions without the volunteer registering under that position.

#-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= CHECK PLAYERS =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-#

Name	Primary Contact	Team Jobs Indicated

NOTE: Please use the roster change form link above for changes, that sends the request to the registrar to make the team change.

#-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= CHECK VOLUNTEERS =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-#

Role	Name	Phone	Email	Trained	Safe Haven	Concussion
Head Coach
Assistant Coach
Referee
Referee
Team Manager

NOTES: If you are missing job training that you took, email me. Youth volunteers do not show in this list.

Thank You,
Luke Cotton - Region Commissioner
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{CorvallisAYSO} Core Team Spring Check-In Needed
Wed 1/30/2019 9:45 AM

Core Team Manager, if the team has no manager, Head Coach...

We need your help in confirming Spring 2019 participation of volunteers and players. I sent an email Tuesday to help get things started, you can use that to follow up.

Confirmations Needed: Please get a confirmation from each player and volunteer about participation in Spring 2019 by Feb 11. (Spanish? Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for help.)

Drop Players or Volunteers: Please use this form (here) for each known roster change. Unfortunately you cannot update roster contact details, but parents and volunteers can update the details online, please encourage them to update the information in their Blue Sombrero account (https://www.corvallisayso.org/login).
!! If appropriate, please arrange to get team equipment (soccer balls, coach bag, etc.) back from leaving volunteers !!

Spring Details: I will be posting updates regarding spring and registration online (here), this web page will also include all mass emails sent to volunteers & players.

Rosters: Below is a old snapshot of your team details, I will be sending another copy of this roster after your submitted updates by Feb 11th. Please remember that you can get the current roster online in Blue Sombrero under the team website.

#-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= CONFIRM PLAYERS =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-#

#-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= CONFIRM VOLUNTEERS =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-#

NOTES: If you are missing job training that you took, email your admin (here). The earlier we can get your team changes the more we can work to fill openings. Youth volunteers would not be in this list.

Thank You,
Luke Cotton - Region Commissioner

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{CorvallisAYSO} Core Team Spring Season 2019
Tue 1/29/2019 4:25 PM

Core Team,

Parents, we need your help in confirming Spring 2019 participation.

If you are not playing in Spring 2019 (playing Fall 2018 includes Spring 2019, no added cost or registration), email your team manager and fill out the form below if you are dropping from the team.

Dropping Player or Volunteer Form (here)

Spring Details: I will be posting updates regarding spring (here); the proposed Spring calendar is already online.

Rosters: Below is what we have as your team roster, you can update your contact information in Blue Sombrero (here).

#-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= PLAYERS =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-#

#-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= VOLUNTEERS =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-#

Thank You,
Andy Ungerer - Registrar
Luke Cotton - Region Commissioner