Updated 10/16/20

Fall Activity Plan

Practices can be any days from 9/28-11/14 in an activity/training group of about 6-12 players. Volunteer coaches could run distanced activities 1-3 times a week for an hour (here). The activities would be designed to maintain a distance and would not require face coverings while participating. Each player could choose to get a checkout ball and checkout pinnie for the fall. The cost is $20 (scholarship players = $0) covering team equipment and coach background checks.

5U, 6U, & 7U: Your first scheduled activity/practice time will be Saturday 10/3 at Philomath Middle School Area. See the scheduled time in Sports Connect.

 9U, 11U, 13U, 15U, & 19U: Coaches in the group can choose the practice location, time, and if they want to do 1, 2, or 3 sessions in a week. It is expected that the first hour of a practice will be an optional face covering series of distanced activities, if the group desires, an additional 30min or more can be used for more soccer like activities with face coverings on. To frame things another way, the coach can choose a grass space (Philomath Middle School Area is available for everyone), the time & duration of the activities (coaches can choose Saturdays for practices), and if they want to offer an additional set of masked activities near the end.

Philomath Middle School Area: AYSO will be placing Port-a-Pots out and has setup an area map (here) that can accommodate 8 or more groups at one time. Any and all groups can use this space, fields A - C will be reserved on Saturday for 5U-7U, 1-6 are always first come, first serve.

Season Email Archive

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Indoor Turf Soccer League - Register Online
Thu 10/15/2020 1:45 PM

All AYSO Families & Luke,
We, AYSO, will not be running an indoor turf soccer season. The Corvallis Sports Park is offering a league, see below to signup.

Corvallis Sports Park Youth Recreation Indoor Soccer League

Corvallis Sports Park is excited to offer a Youth Recreational Indoor Soccer League this Winter for our local youth players.


Indoor Soccer is a fantastic way to play with friends, get some good exercise and enjoy the beautiful game. Indoor soccer is a great developmental tool by creating small-sided opportunities for players to get a very high number of repetitions on the ball in a short amount of time.

We will staff all games with a referee and a coach, so that the players have positive guidance and a great experience. We will do our best to balance teams and will follow the AYSO age groups to organize teams.

Who:
Youth players born between 2012-2002

Games will be on Saturdays and Tuesday & Friday early evenings

Dates: November 7th through December 19th
Cost: $50.00 for 6 games

Every parent will need to sign a CSP liability form prior to playing.
Registration closes 10/30!!!

To register online:
https://www.corvallissportspark.com/cscstore/csp-youth-fall-recreational-leagues

or call Corvallis Sports Park at 541-757-0776

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Season Fee Payment
Mon 10/12/2020 11:26 PM

If you have only made an on-line payment, then you have not paid the $20 Season Fee.
If you have paid the $20 the last week or so by check or cash (for most of you an envelope in the collection box at the fields), you can skip the rest of this e-mail.
For Scholarship players the fee is $0, so you can also skip the rest of this e-mail.

On Wednesday, I will be at Cloverland Park 4:15-5:45.  Look for me on the East Side near 27th and Garfield.  Please put your check or cash in an envelope and write the Division and player name on the outside.  Call out the Division and Player Name and I will check the name off my list.

This Saturday 9-12:30, I will be at Philomath Middle School, North side of the school.

You can also mail your payment to:

AYSO Region 149
5060 SW Philomath Blvd  #193
Corvallis, OR 97333

Please write player name and Division on back of envelope.

Thanks,
Andy Ungerer
AYSO Region 149 Registrar 

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[CorvallisAYSO] Pickup Game Today 11am
Sat 10/10/2020 5:59 AM

Hi 15U-ish Scrimmagers,

We will start Saturday 10/10 11am Philomath Middle School (2021 Chapel Dr, Philomath, OR 97370) Field 4 (here). This Saturday will be a no-cost test/trial to see if this concept can work safely. If this works out, you can expect more pickup scrimmages/games. Since this group could have a wide range of playing ability, we will need to be flexible to allow for balancing and to evaluate players for future games.

Check In: At arrival, I will split players up by age or ability and send them to fields. The field leader will build teams and adjust as needed.

Players Attire: Athletic Shorts, Athletic Shirt, Shin Guards, Long Socks, Shoes or Cleats, Face Covering, & Optional Rain Coat (w/ little to no zippers or hard plastic/metal). As always, no jewelry (to avoid snags/tears, punctures, & injury from swelling).
Players Bag: Pinnie, Extra Face Covering, & Hand Sanitizer.

I created the following webpage for the full concept and the proposed rules for this Saturday:
https://corvallisayso.org/programs/pickup

NOTES:

• I expect 36 players.
• I will have 2 fields marked and setup for 165' x 105' with full size goals 24' x 8' (Fields 3 and 4).
• I'll need another field setup, we have the goals in the area, just not a lined field, so we might need to go with cones. (Field 2)
• I am planning to have games be 7 vs 7, including goal keepers.
• I am expecting have 3 coaches / field leaders, potentially David Woodruff, Sean Grapoli, & Michael Chung. I will have electronic whistles for field leaders or a designate of the field leader (like a referee or another coach).
• Each field will initially be split up by skill level / age.
• Scrimmages can go for an hour 30min, or longer.

After games, I would like to talk to field leaders to debrief and work on any adjustments for next time.

Thank You,
Luke Cotton
Region Commissioner
 
American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) - Region 149
5060 SW Philomath Blvd #193 Corvallis, OR 97333

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

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 [CorvallisAYSO] Face Coverings and Rain
Sat 10/10/2020 4:36 AM

Hi All AYSO Families,

As we start to venture into cooler weather and rainy days, it will be difficult to do activities with face coverings. A simple solution is to wear a hat and bring multiple face coverings.

Players Attire: Athletic Shorts, Shirt, Shin Guards, Long Socks, Shoes or Cleats, Face Covering, Optional Hat, & Optional Rain Coat (w/ little to no zippers or hard plastic/metal). As always, no jewelry (to avoid snags/tears, punctures, & injury from swelling).

Players Practice Bag: Ball*, AYSO Pinnie*, Hat, Extra Face Covering, & Hand Sanitizer.
_{*coaches are provided this equipment to checkout to players for the year.}


Hats can be worn by players, when not scrimmaging, as a tool to help keep the face covering dry. Normally this is not allowed, but this year is all about weighing risk, and having the covering on & dry as much as possible, is more important. Check with your coach to confirm if the activity is okay with a hat on.


Thank You,
Luke Cotton
Region Commissioner
 
American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) - Region 149
5060 SW Philomath Blvd #193 Corvallis, OR 97333

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

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Season Fee Payment
Fri 10/9/2020 11:15 PM

Quick Reminder that I will be at the Philomath Middle School fields tomorrow (Saturday) from 9-12:30 for those of you that have not paid the S20 Season Fee. ($0 for scholarship players).   Note that this is in addition to the Registration fee that you paid on-line.  You normally are able to pay the Total fee ($90 last year) at Registration.  We wanted to keep our fee as low as possible and therefore planned on a separate fee upon placement.  (Hopefully we will never have to do that again)

I'll be on the North Side of Philomath Middle School from 9-12:30, probably under cover to keep the payment box dry.  Please put your check or cash in an envelope with the Division and player name on the outside.  Call out the Division and player name and I will check the name off my list.

If you can't make tomorrow, I will be at Cloverland Park on Wednesday if the weather cooperates - can't have collection box sitting out in the rain.   Look for me on the East Side, near 27th and Garfield. Check corvallisayso.org for updates (see upper corner of home for events).

You can also mail your payment to

AYSO
5060 SW Philomath Blvd #193
Corvallis, OR 97333

Please add player name and Division on back of envelope

Thanks,

Andy Ungerer
Region 149 Registrar

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[CorvallisAYSO] Team Schedule / Calendar
Mon 10/5/2020 1:02 AM

All AYSO Volunteers,

Quick Item
Feel free to use the Sports Connect team website to setup your schedule (Picture Guide: here). This does not reserve a park or the Philomath area, but can help you to see what other groups might be in the area and provide parents with a calendar & practice reminders.

Get to your team webpage...
Login Here: https://corvallisayso.org/login
You can go to the team website from Volunteer > Visit Team Page

Post a practice, game, or other event...
Login Here: https://corvallisayso.org/login
You can go to the team website calendar from Volunteer > Visit Team Page > Calendar > Picture Guide: here
> Practice will use a set location for a set practice.
> Game will allow you to schedule with another team at a set location.
> Other event will allow you to designate any location for an event.

Location not in the list? Email me to get it added.

Connect your web calendar...
Login Here: https://corvallisayso.org/login
You can go to your account calendar from Calendar > Export this Calendar Feed

Thanks,
Luke

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AYSO Season fee payment
Fri 10/2/2020 10:57 PM

AYSO Families,

Andy Ungerer, AYSO Region 149 Registrar here.

Many changes this year.  Now that we are starting play, I'm sending some instructions for submitting your Season Fee.  At Registration you paid the AYSO membership fee, but we held off on charging the Season Fee until "team" placement.  In this abnormal season we did not have a process for you to make this payment until now.   Starting tomorrow (Saturday 10/3), you can drop off the $20 per player Season Fee with me.  I will be at the Philomath fields - between the City Park and the Middle School, for payment drop off. 
To keep it safe, I will have a box for you to drop off the payment.  We prefer a check made out to AYSO but will accept cash as long as it's the exact amount.  Please place payment in an envelope and write the Division and Player Name(s) on the envelope.  I will have a list with player names, so call out the Division and name for me to mark you off.
Tomorrow, I will be there 9-12 and 1:30-3. 

This is going out much later than I had hoped so some of you may not see this in time.  I'll send another e-mail with additional
time slots and possibly alternative locations on Sunday. 

You can also mail your payment to:

AYSO Region 149
5060 SW Philomath Blvd
Corvallis, OR 97333

Thanks,
Andy Ungerer, Registrar

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[CorvallisAYSO] Coach FAQ r2
Fri 10/2/2020 6:28 AM

Hello Fall Coaches,

This email is for coaches, since some are still not registered (get it done) or are pending background checks, I'm sending to everyone...

Equipment Pickup
9U, 11U, 13U, & 15U Coaches: You can stop by or send a rep to come by and get equipment today at the Adams School sheds (east truck parking area), Fri 10/2 6pm-7pm. If you are missing anything, wrong sizes, or have a new player, you can get that gear during this time. Another option is to request the equipment ahead and I can move it to a combination locked shed for you to get.

6U & 7U Coaches: You will be provided the equipment at the field on Saturday during your scheduled practice time.


Frequently Asked Questions

My Team Manager cannot register?
Team Managers are a valuable position, but this fall going through the added steps of training and background checks seems excessive if they are just communicating and coordinating remotely.

My Referee cannot register?
Referees are a valuable position, but this fall we will not need many folks in this position. In many cases having a coach with referee training can create a safer environment for a friendly game. Coaches would feel comfortable making rule changes and player rotations to create/ensure a safe environment.

Can we get corner flags?
Yes, we have a limited supply, feel free to show up to an equipment pickup event or email me to coordinate a pickup.

Can we run non-AYSO activities?
Yes, you need to be sure everyone knows it is not AYSO related and not covered with the various releases and insurance. This would be your own independent activity, just be sure everyone is aware. The AYSO equipment is checked out to you or the player, you can feel free to use it.

EDIT: This is a "technically yes" to this question. No restrictions from us if you want to do something on your own on your own time with equipment you have had checked out to you.

We can't use 509j school fields?
509J is not approving AYSO for field reservations. As individuals, it looks like you can use the fields/playgrounds, barring any posted signs to the contrary. The Western Center View property (by Adams School) has a few soccer goals setup with nets for independent activity/practice.

Air Quality, when do we cancel? (see AQI status here or here)
Each day and practice will be different, you will need to make the decision at the time of practice. This weekend might get into the 100-150 range for some places, indicating that strenuous activity should be restricted. An adjustment should be made to do fewer heavy breathing activities. Most coverings do not address pollution, you would need a N95 or KN95, for many that is not feasible.


Helpful Links & Guides

Online Coach training is in AYSOU (here). You login to AYSOU using the same account you used to register as a volunteer (register).

Coach practice webpage (here). Soccer ball mastery (here). Distanced activity ideas (here). Player check-in sheet (here).

Team Roster Webpage and Certification Lookup Tool (here).

All emails sent this season (here).

10/1: OHA Rec Sports, OHA K-12 Sports & OHA Masks


Thank You,
Luke Cotton - Region Commissioner

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[CorvallisAYSO] Fall Season Update 6U
Thu 10/1/2020 7:41 PM

Hello Fall 6U Families,

A big thank you to everyone who is helping to create opportunities for youth to participate in outdoor physical activities with peers. Just a month ago, we were unsure if we could get anything going. To all the volunteer coaches / P.E. facilitators, I appreciate your help, your flexibility, and willingness to take on an additional challenge.

Your opening day / first practice has been setup for Saturday out at Philomath Middle School. Each player will check-in, and get equipment to use for the season. Coaches will get some brief instruction and be able to use the painted player spaces and pop up goals. Please keep in mind that this season will not look like, nor should it be approached like, a regular soccer season.

Coaches... Practices can be what you choose to make them, my plan is to reserve a space for your group every Saturday at Philomath Middle School.

Player Brings: Ball*, Shin Guards, Long Socks, Shoes or Cleats, Pinnie*, Face Covering, & Hand Sanitizer.
_{*coaches are provided equipment to checkout to players if desired.}

Player Check-in: A guardian needs to be present for the check-in* or needs to communicate a confirmation of the requirements (no fever, no sick family members, etc.) prior to the player participating that day.
_{*coach check-in / contact tracing sheet (here).}


Frequently Asked Questions

Parent: Our team is missing a coach, what happens next? ~We will have a meeting on Saturday, this Saturday will be run by a sub coach.

Coach: Are we allowed to scrimmage? ~Yes, but keep it short and near the end, remember masks would be required (note the weather/rain). Younger ages will struggle to keep distance, and will have a harder time with masks; I recommend that you stick with distanced activities.

Coach: I missed training, now what? ~Online training will be sufficient for this fall. You need to take the division coach training, the safe haven training, and the new CDC concussion training. We are planning to offer some in-person Q&A / activity demos later.

Coach: We can't use school fields? ~509J is not approving organized youth sport reservations (here). For the most part, it looks like they still allow individuals to use the fields/playgrounds. As individuals, it looks like you can use the fields, barring any posted signs to the contrary.


Links

Coach practice webpage (here). Soccer ball mastery (here). Distanced activity ideas (here). Player check-in sheet (here).

All emails sent this season (here).

9/28: OHA Rec Sports, OHA K-12 Sports & OHA Masks


Thank You,
Luke Cotton - Region Commissioner

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{CorvallisAYSO} 11UB Corvallis South Group Update
Thu 10/1/2020 5:06 AM

Dear Core 11UB Corvallis South Activity Group,

We have a handful of group changes, so I am re-sending this. Everyone in the group, to date, is included in this email.

Reply to this email if you have a question, hit Reply All to communicate with the entire activity group.

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Players: 10
Head Coach: 0 of 1 Required
Asst Coach: 1 of 1 Required

NOTE: Activity groups, minimum, need a head coach and an assistant coach. When it comes to practices, the more asst. coaches, the better.

+ Players +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+

+ Team Volunteers +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+

The individuals above have completed the volunteer registration, passed the background check, and have been allocated to the group. Some applicants might still be pending background checks. Volunteer Registration Guide (here).

+ Group Helpers and Potential Volunteers +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+

NOTES: Please reach out to the coach or group if you can help. Helpers, Managers, & Referees, we are only doing volunteer registration for coaches right now. The data in the table above is from the player registration, to be removed, you can edit the helper area of the registration.

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Thank You,
Luke Cotton - Region Commissioner

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{CorvallisAYSO} 07UB Corvallis South Coach Roster v2
Wed 9/30/2020 10:24 PM

Core 07UB Corvallis South Leaders,

Thi email has your full roster, including release / waiver information. If a player is missing the release, you can ask parents to email you the confirmation from the form (here).

# =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= STATUS =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= #

Players: 9
Head Coach: 1 of 1 Required
Asst Coach: 1 of 1 Required

#-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= RELEASE FORMS =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-#

NOTES: I am regularly emailing parents that are missing forms, the data is not perfect, I attempt to match records on exact legal name matches, so a bunch of player waivers are mismatched.

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

NOTES: The parent can update the contact details after logging into Sports Connect ( http://corvallisayso.org/login ) and selecting the edit button/icon by the player.

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

! NOTICE !: I have not added trainings from this weekend. This report does not include those that only got the online job training done. If you are missing training that you completed from before this season, email me. Remember the online concussion training is needed each year.

Thank You,
Luke Cotton - Region Commissioner
Contact your division coordinator here:

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{CorvallisAYSO} 15UG Coaches v1
Wed 9/30/2020 9:36 PM

Hello 15UG Coaches,

This email includes all coaches in the division. I am writing the code for this email on the fly, we can call this version 1.

#-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= REGISTERED COACH VOLUNTEERS =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-#

Note: Some teams are still waiting on confirmed coaches, the next email will include more folks.

Thank You,
Luke Cotton - Region Commissioner

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{CorvallisAYSO} Core 09UB Corvallis South 2 Release Forms
Tue 9/29/2020 11:38 PM

Core 09UB Corvallis South 2 Leaders,

Here is a quick email with your roster including release / waiver information. The data is not perfect, I attempt to match records on exact legal name matches, so a bunch of player waivers are mismatched. We can call this email version 1.

# =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= STATUS =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= #

Players: 8
Head Coach: 1 of 1 Required
Asst Coach: 0 of 1 Required

#-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= RELEASE FORMS =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-#

NOTES: This data is from the player release and COVID waiver form. I am regularly emailing parents that are missing forms.

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

! NOTICE !: I have not added trainings from this weekend. This report does not include those that only got the online job training done. If you are missing training that you completed from before this season, email me. Remember the online concussion training is needed each year.

Thank You,
Luke Cotton - Region Commissioner
Contact your division coordinator here:

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[CorvallisAYSO] Fall Season Update 7U
Mon 9/28/2020 10:23 PM

Hello Fall 7U Families,

A big thank you to everyone who is helping to create opportunities for youth to participate in outdoor physical activities with peers. Just a month ago, we were unsure if we could get anything going. To all the volunteer coaches / P.E. facilitators, I appreciate your help, your flexibility, and willingness to take on an additional challenge.

Your opening day / first practice has been setup for Saturday out at Philomath Middle School. Each player will check-in, and get equipment to use for the season. Coaches will get some brief instruction and be able to use the painted player spaces and pop up goals. Please keep in mind that this season will not look like, nor should it be approached like, a regular soccer season.

Coaches... Practices can be what you choose to make them, my plan is to reserve a space for your group every Saturday at Philomath Middle School, you can use that space or use the space near you. You can also do practices in the week.

Player Brings: Ball*, Shin Guards, Long Socks, Shoes or Cleats, Pinnie*, Face Covering, & Hand Sanitizer.
_{*coaches are provided equipment to checkout to players if desired.}

Player Check-in: A guardian needs to be present for the check-in* or needs to communicate a confirmation of the requirements (no fever, no sick family members, etc.) prior to the player participating that day.
_{*coach check-in / contact tracing sheet (here).}


Frequently Asked Questions

Parent: Our team is missing a coach, what happens next? ~About three coach volunteers are working through registration and background checks. We have one team that is struggling to get volunteers. The ideal situation is a coach runs activities in an area near you, worst case; we setup a series of Saturday clinics (~2h) for the group with a coach.

Coach: Can I get the emails of the other coaches in the division? ~Yes, some coaches are still pending, but the plan is to send that out Tuesday.

Coach: Can I take a player's temperature? ~Yes, but you need to get permission from the parent. Keep in mind that temperature checks are not guaranteed, you should still operate presuming each player could have COVID.

Coach: Are we allowed to scrimmage? ~Yes, but keep it short and near the end, remember masks would be required (note the weather/rain). Younger ages will struggle to keep distance, and will have a harder time with masks; I recommend that you stick with distanced activities.

Coach: I missed training, now what? ~~Online training will be sufficient for this fall. You need to take the online division coach training, the safe haven training, and the new CDC concussion training (here w/ your volunteer Sports Connect login). We are planning to offer some in-person Q&A / activity demos later.

Coach: We can't use school fields? ~509J is not approving organized youth sport reservations (here). For the most part, it looks like they still allow individuals to use the fields/playgrounds. As individuals, it looks like you can use the fields, barring any posted signs to the contrary.


Links

Coach practice webpage (here). Soccer ball mastery (here). Distanced activity ideas (here). Player check-in sheet (here).

All emails sent this season (here).

9/28: OHA Rec Sports, OHA K-12 Sports & OHA Masks


Thank You,
Luke Cotton - Region Commissioner

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[CorvallisAYSO] Fall Season Update 9U+
Mon 9/28/2020 10:04 PM

Hello Fall 9U-19U Families,

A big thank you to everyone who is helping to create opportunities for youth to participate in outdoor physical activities with peers. Just a month ago, we were unsure if we could get anything going. To all the volunteer coaches / P.E. facilitators, I appreciate your help, your flexibility, and willingness to take on an additional challenge.

This week is when groups can choose to start and below are a few notes/reminders for the week. Please keep in mind that this season will not look like, nor should it be approached like, a regular soccer season.

Player Brings: Ball*, Shin Guards, Long Socks, Shoes or Cleats, Pinnie*, Face Covering, & Hand Sanitizer.
_{*coaches are provided equipment to checkout to players if desired.}

Player Check-in: A guardian needs to be present for the check-in* or needs to communicate a confirmation of the requirements (no fever, no sick family members, etc.) prior to the player participating that day.
_{*coach check-in / contact tracing sheet (here).}


Frequently Asked Questions

Parent: Our team is missing a coach, what happens next? ~About ten coach volunteers are working through registration and background checks, hopefully they have reached out. We have about four teams that are struggling to get volunteers. The ideal situation is a coach runs activities in an area near you, worst case; we setup a series of Saturday clinics (~2h) for the group with a coach.

Coach: Can I get the emails of the other coaches in the division? ~Yes, some coaches are still pending, but the plan is to send that out Tuesday.

Coach: I'm missing, need, or have the wrong equipment, how can I get it/more? ~I will be at the Adams School sheds (east truck parking area), Wed 9/30 6pm-7pm & Fri 10/2 6pm-7pm.

Coach: Can I take a player's temperature? ~Yes, but you need to get permission from the parent. Keep in mind that temperature checks are not guaranteed, you should still operate presuming each player could have COVID.

Coach: Are we allowed to scrimmage? ~Yes, but keep it short and near the end, remember masks would be required (note the weather/rain). Younger ages will struggle to keep distance, and will have a harder time with masks; I recommend that you stick with distanced activities.

Coach: I missed training, now what? ~Online training will be sufficient for this fall. You need to take the online division coach training, the safe haven training, and the new CDC concussion training (here w/ your volunteer Sports Connect login). We are planning to offer some in-person Q&A / activity demos later.

Coach: We can't use school fields? ~509J is not approving organized youth sport reservations (here). For the most part, it looks like they still allow individuals to use the fields/playgrounds. As individuals, it looks like you can use the fields, barring any posted signs to the contrary.


Links

Coach practice webpage (here). Soccer ball mastery (here). Distanced activity ideas (here). Player check-in sheet (here).

All emails sent this season (here).

9/20: OHA Rec Sports, OHA K-12 Sports & OHA Masks


Thank You,
Luke Cotton - Region Commissioner

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{CorvallisAYSO} Core 15UB Philomath Area Roster
Mon 9/28/2020 12:52 PM

Dear Core 15UB Philomath Area Activity Group,

Everyone in the group, to date, is included in this email. I am still working on a mass email to everyone with a FAQ, should be done with that late today.

Reply to this email if you have a question, hit Reply All to communicate with the entire activity group.

Fall Activity / Practice Approach

Practices can be any days from 9/28-11/14 in an activity/training group of about 6-12 players. Volunteer coaches could run distanced activities 1-3 times a week for an hour (here). The activities would be designed to maintain a distance and would not require face coverings while participating. Each player could choose to get a checkout ball and checkout pinnie for the fall (coaches will pick up and distribute this). The cost is $20 (scholarship players = $0) covering team equipment and coach background checks (still working on logistics for collection of $$).

5U, 6U, & 7U: Your first scheduled activity/practice time will be early Saturday 10/3 at Philomath Middle School Area. Your scheduled time will be posted and emailed to you today.

9U, 11U, 13U, 15U, & 19U: Coaches in the group can choose the practice location, time, and if they want to do 1, 2 of 3 sessions in a week. It is expected that the first hour of a practice will be an optional face covering series of distanced activities, if the group desires, an additional 30min can be used for more soccer like activities with face coverings on. To frame things another way, the coach can choose a grass space (Philomath Middle School Area is available for everyone), the time & duration of the activities (coaches can choose Saturdays for practices), and if they want to offer an additional set of masked activities near the end.

Philomath Middle School Area: AYSO will be placing Port-a-Pots out and has setup an area map (here) that can accommodate 8 or more groups at one time. All groups can use this space, fields A & B will be reserved on Saturday for 5U-7U, fields 1-6 are first come, first serve.

+ Status +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+

Players: 9
Head Coach: 1 of 1 Required
Asst Coach: 0 of 1 Required

NOTE: Activity groups, minimum, need a head coach and an assistant coach. When it comes to practices, the more asst. coaches, the better.

+ Players +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+

+ Team Volunteers +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+

The individuals above have completed the volunteer registration and are allocated to the group. Need Coaches? Volunteer Registration Guide (here).

+ Group Helpers and Potential Volunteers +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+

NOTES: Please reach out to the coach or group if you can help. Helpers, Managers, & Referees, we are only doing volunteer registration for coaches right now. The data in the table above is from the player registration, to be removed, you can edit the helper area of the registration.

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Thank You,
Luke Cotton - Region Commissioner

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{CorvallisAYSO} Game Day & Field Helpers
Wed 9/23/2020 1:14 AM

Hello Game Day & Field Helpers,

This fall will require little from game day and field helpers. No lines to paint, no concessions to run, etc. If you can help coach, we need your help (signup), especially in the boys divisions and older girls divisions. If you cannot coach…

We still need your help, coaches are being asked to do a large job this year, and in many situations, they are looking to use green spaces that are first come first serve. You can help with securing a location and setting up the boundary to the space for each activity day.

Please offer your help to your coach:

1. You can offer to arrive early to practice and mark off a space or setup cones. (12 kids, a space of 42’ x 30’ would be required, try to get a 24’ buffer beyond that)
2. You can help by scouting locations. (Who is at the park at the desired time? Would the team have enough space? Does the location have restrooms, is that an issue? Any field hazards?)
3. You can help to remind parents and others to wear a face covering when within 24’ of the activity area or within 6’ of others. We want a buffer of about 24’ around activities; everyone not actively playing with a proper distance, should have a face covering.

Soon enough, the normal chaos of team formation and volunteer recruitment will settle. When your coaches are identified, please reach out.

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

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[CorvallisAYSO] Coaching Info and Needed Help
Tue 9/22/2020 7:06 AM

Hello All Adult Soccer Players, Physical Education Teachers, Gym Instructors, Personal Trainers, Referees, and Coaches...

We need your help to lead a group of players in physical activities.
We have built a webpage (here) to walk you through what is involved. You are not being asked to coach a team for a competitive soccer game, this is only for physical activities, like a P.E. class.


We Need Coaches: Registration Guide (here)
Know a college student that is knows soccer? Sounds like a Coach.
Have a high school player that can help coach / run a PE class? Sounds like a Youth Coach Helper.
Have a bossy teenager? Sounds like a Youth Coach Helper (likely 6U-11U).


Fall Activity Days / Practice Plan
Practices can be any days from 9/28-11/14 in an activity/training group of about 6-12 players. Volunteer coaches could run distanced activities 1-3 times a week for an hour (here). The activities would be designed to maintain a distance and would not require face coverings while participating. Each player could choose to get a checkout ball and checkout pinnie for the fall. The cost is $20 (scholarship players = $0) covering team equipment and coach background checks.

5U, 6U, & 7U: Your first scheduled activity/practice time will be Saturday 10/3 at Philomath Middle School Area. More details later.

9U, 11U, 13U, 15U, & 19U: Coaches in the group can choose the practice location, time, and if they want to do 1, 2, or 3 sessions in a week. It is expected that the first hour of a practice will be an optional face covering series of distanced activities (here), if the group desires, an additional 30min can be used for more soccer like activities with face coverings on. To frame things another way, the coach can choose a grass space / park (Philomath Middle School Area is available, including Saturdays), the time & duration of the activities (they can choose Saturdays), and if they want to offer an additional set of masked activities (scrimmage) near the end.

Philomath Middle School Area: AYSO will be placing Port-a-Pots out and has setup an area map (here) that can accommodate 8 or more groups at one time. Any and all groups can use this space, fields A & B will be reserved on Saturday for 5U-7U, 1-6 are always first come, first serve.


Coach Training
Please signup for trainings (6U here) (7U here) (9U here) (11U here) (13U+ here) (training requirements here), at the start of the field trainings, we will walk through a Fall 2020 practice session and hand out activities that maintain player distances for the exercises like these (here).

Date	Start-End	Course	Location
Sat 9/26	9:00 AM- 10:00 AM	Coach 06U Part 2 - Field	Philomath Middle School	Signup Here
Sat 9/26	10:30 AM- 12:00 PM	Coach 07U Part 2 - Field	Philomath Middle School	Signup Here
Sat 9/26	8:30 AM- 11:00 AM	Coach 09U Part 2 - Field	Philomath Middle School	Signup Here
Sat 9/26	6:00 PM- 8:30 PM	Coach 09U Part 2 - Field	Philomath Middle School	Signup Here
Thu 9/24	7:00 PM- 9:00 PM	Coach 11U Part 2 - Class	Online Virtual Meeting	Signup Here
Sat 9/26	8:30 AM- 12:00 PM	Coach 11U Part 3 - Field	Philomath Middle School	Signup Here
Fri 9/25	6:00 PM- 9:00 PM	Coach 13U+ Part 2 - Class	Online Virtual Meeting	Signup Here
Sat 9/26	8:30 AM- 1:00 PM	Coach 13U+ Part 3 - Field	Philomath Middle School	Signup Here

The first hour of each field training will walk through how a COVID practice can run.


Coach Equipment - 9U-15U
You will be provided equipment for about 10 players, pinnies and soccer balls should be checked out to players (if they need the ball), the remainder is for you for the season. Coach Equipment hand-off will be Saturday 9/26 at Philomath Middle School East parking lot. We will also hand-off equipment on Sunday 9/27 between 9am - Noon at Adams Elementary School - AYSO Sheds.

Equipment Breakdown / Info:
https://www.corvallisayso.org/coaches/practices.html

5U-7U will get equipment on 10/3, more later.



Thank You,
Luke Cotton - Region Commissioner

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{CorvallisAYSO} Core 11UB Corvallis Central 2 Group
Sun 9/20/2020 8:15 AM

Dear Core 11UB Corvallis Central 2 Activity Group,

The purpose of this email is to help this group fill the required volunteer roles and coordinate before activities could start on 9/28. This email includes everyone currently on or associated with the group. The group can change, and if the group cannot find a head coach to lead activities, the group could be dissolved or reformed.
Reply to this email if you see an issue or have questions, hit Reply All to communicate with the group.

Fall Activity / Practice Plan

Practices are from 9/28-11/14 in an activity/training group (10-12 players). Volunteer coaches would run distanced activities 1-2 times a week for an hour. The activities would be designed to maintain a distance and would not require masks while participating/playing. Each player would get a checkout ball and checkout pinnie for the fall. The cost is $20 (scholarship players = $0) covering team equipment and coach background checks.

5U, 6U, & 7U: Your first scheduled activity/practice time will be Saturday 10/3 at Philomath Middle School Area. More details later.

9U, 11U, 13U, 15U, & 19U: Coaches in the group can choose the practice location, time, and if they want to do 1 or 2 sessions in a week. It is expected that the first hour of a practice will be an optional face covering series of distanced activities, if the group desires, an additional 30min can be used for more soccer like activities with face coverings on. To frame things another way, the coach can choose a grass space (Philomath Middle School Area is available for everyone), the time & duration of the activities (coaches can choose Saturdays for practices), and if they want to offer an additional set of masked activities near the end.

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Adult Volunteer Registration (here).

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Role

Head Coach

Referee

Referee

NOTES: This data is from the player application, to be removed, you can edit the helper area of the player application. Activity groups only need a head coach and one or more asst. coaches.

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Thank You,
Luke Cotton - Region Commissioner

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[CorvallisAYSO] Fall Season Update 9/15
Wed 9/16/2020 3:45 AM

Hello Registered AYSO Families,

If you have not already filled out the additional waiver and player release, please do so (here), the form also includes some of the requirements for the season. You can also choose to drop (here) and plan to join us in spring.


We Need Coaches: Registration Guide (here)
Coaches: Please signup for trainings (signup here)(training requirements here), at the start of the field trainings, we will walk through a Fall 2020 practice session and hand out activities that maintain player distances for the exercises like these USYS examples (here) and a selection of AYSO activities found (here).


Expected Fall Plan Updates

Join Us For Practices: Participate as a practice player from 9/28-11/13 in a localized activity/training group (10-12 players). Volunteer coaches would run distanced activities 1-2 times a week for an hour. The activities would be designed to maintain a distance and would not require masks while participating. Each player would get a checkout ball and checkout pinnie for the fall. The cost is $20 (scholarship players = $0) covering team equipment and coach background checks.

Update: Proposed training / activity groups will be sent out this weekend. Coaches in the group can choose the practice location, time, and if they want to do 1 or 2 sessions. It is expected that the first hour of a practice will be an optional face covering series of distanced activities (USYS examples here), if the group desires, an additional 30min can be used for more soccer like activities with face coverings on. To frame things another way, the coach can choose a park / green space, the time & duration of the activities, and if they want to do an additional set of masked activities near the end.


Signup For Games: An additional signup would be at the end of September and will be an à la carte offering of games, options available will differ by division. Some ongoing work is focusing on a few different types of games and sets of rules. We would indicate what games would require coverings during signup. The available fields will be a big factor in game times & costs. Each player would get a checkout pinnie for the fall.

Update: The Philomath School District has indicated we can use some of the green space they have for Saturday games. I'm still working out the details, as the smoke has slowed the conversation, but I expect to share more details next week. A few mentioned Crystal Lake, and yes it is open, but it is expensive and would actually result in more volunteer time, so more $,$$$ & more problems.


Coaches: Join us for field training Saturday 26th (signup here) where we will run through how to do a practice in Fall 2020 at the start of the training.


Oregon Health Authority:
9/15: OHA K-12 Sports & OHA Masks

Thank You,
Luke Cotton - Regional Commissioner

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{CorvallisAYSO} Release Form
Sun 9/13/2020 10:24 PM

Hi,
 
 We are assembling groups, expecting to start training activities after 9/28, and we need you to sign an additional release. The link below includes a required waiver and gathers additional details for your coach.
 
 Release Form:
 https://corvallisayso.org/form/release
 
 Not joining us this fall?
 Drop Here: https://corvallisayso.org/form/drop
 
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  Below are the details recorded for (Last, First). You can update your information in Sports Connect: https://corvallisayso.org/login (Hit the edit/pencil icon next to the player to edit player or helper details. Hit the gear icon in the top corner to edit your user account details).
 
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  | Alternate Email: (Gets all emails)
  | Additional Account User Email: (Gets all emails)
  | Primary User Cellphone: (Coach/Manager/Formation would call this number)
  | User Alt Phone:  
 
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  | Program & Placement: 2020-2021 - Core Recreational - 09UB Corvallis -CR
  | AYSO ID:
  | Legal Name:
  | Player Related Email: (Team Coach/Manager see this email in roster)
  | School:
  | Practice Zone 1:
  | Practice Zone 2:
  | Current Shirt Size:
  | Registration Date:
  | Special Request(s)? No matching requests based on legal name.  
 
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  | Legal Name:
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 Thank You,
 Luke Cotton - Region Commissioner
 
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{CorvallisAYSO} X's Volunteer Registration for X
Sat 9/12/2020 11:38 AM

Hello,
 
  Please register as a volunteer on behalf of X. Registration Guide: https://corvallisayso.org/docs/RegVolunteer.pdf
 
 
 + Player Signup Details +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+
  | Indicating User:  (Last, First)
  | Represented Player:  (Last, First)
  | Program and Division: 2020-2021 - Core Recreational - 09UB Corvallis -CR
 
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  | Legal Name:  (Legal Last, Legal First)
  | Best Email:
  | Indicated Job(s): Asst. Coach,Head Coach
 
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  AYSO ID:  | Registered? =Pending
  Assigned Role: Head Coach
 
  + Coach Training: Unknown
  + Safe Haven Training: Unknown
  + Concussion Training: Unknown
 
  # Coach Certifications: 6U=N 8U(7U)=N 10U(9U)=N 12U(11U)=N Intermediate(13U+)=N Advanced=N
 
  You are Missing Safe Haven or Concussion Training. After you are registered as a volunteer, go to https://aysou.org , login with your Sports Connect account. Each volunteer needs an independent volunteer account to do trainings (including youth). KEEP A COPY of your certification. Note: Concussion training is needed each school year.
 
  You are missing Job Training. All job trainings have an online component ( https://aysou.org ) with the final part(s) being virtual or on the field. Signup for training here: https://corvallisayso.org/training
 
  Took the Training? Email me if you already took the training and it is not in your record.
 
  Thank You,
Luke Cotton
  Data updated/loaded on 2020-09-12 13:22:35
 
 >> Unsubscribe from region emails? https://corvallisayso.org/form/unsubscribe <<
 
 If you need to update the indicated volunteer name, email, or job(s), please contact the indicating user so they can update the player registration in Sports Connect: https://corvallisayso.org/login  (They would login and click the edit/pencil icon next to the player).

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[CorvallisAYSO] Fall Season Update 9/1
Tue 9/1/2020 1:10 PM

Hello Registered AYSO Families,

We will be pushing the fall season out 4 weeks, to late September. This allows us time to work through the following challenges...

Challenge 1: Coverings.
Required face coverings when a distance cannot be maintained, means soccer games must include a covering. The survey results indicate a majority are okay with coverings for a limited time of activity, but this is not a simple item in fall weather. Along with a bunch of new rules, rain will further complicate things. So we are rethinking how we would do a season, the bottom of this email has some details on the proposed plan.

Challenge 2: Coaches.
We are short coach volunteers in a few divisions, and most coaches are unsure of how to run activities safely with the restrictions (here). After school starts and families are able to adjust, coach field training will be setup to go through the activities that are designed to help maintain physical distances between players.

Challenge 3: Fields.
The Corvallis School District has stated "Community-use activities will not be approved until further notice"(here) this means "At this point we (509j) are not approving any organized youth sports on school grounds." No word yet from the Philomath School District. We are actively looking at other locations for training sessions and games.


Proposed Fall Plan

Join Us For Practices: Participate as a practice player from 9/28-11/13 in a localized activity/training group (10-12 players). Volunteer coaches would run distanced activities 1-2 times a week for an hour. The activities would be designed to maintain a distance and would not require masks while participating. Each player would get a checkout ball and checkout pinnie for the fall. The cost is $20 (scholarship players = $0) covering team equipment and coach background checks.

Signup For Games: An additional signup would be in late September and will be an à la carte offering of games, options available will differ by division. Some ongoing work is focusing on a few different types of games and sets of rules. We would indicate what games would require coverings during signup. The available fields will be a big factor in game times & costs.


Skip Fall? To drop this fall season and plan to join us in spring, use this form (here).


Oregon Health Authority:
8/29: OHA K-12 Sports & OHA Masks

Thank You,
Luke Cotton - Regional Commissioner

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[CorvallisAYSO] Fall Season Survey
Tue 8/18/2020 6:20 PM

Hello Registered AYSO Families,

I am looking for your input: https://www.corvallisayso.org/form/survey


Going into fall, we have many hurdles to work through to deliver a season of activities. I can think of many ways we can continue to play, but each approach has the same hurdles to overcome (from pickup/ad-hoc training activities, to team training sessions only, to a season of team training and a few soccer games).

Hurdle 1: Masks / Face Coverings.
It looks like the current requirement from the Oregon Health Authority might be around for some time... "Wear a mask, face shield, or face covering, when actively participating in an indoor sport or an outdoor sport when six (6) feet of physical distance cannot be maintained in accordance with Statewide Mask, Face Shield, Face Covering Guidance." That requirement means that a soccer games, scrimmages, or close 1v1 activities would require a mask.

Hurdle 2: Head Coaches.
Each division is short on head coaches. Once we have a path forward, hopefully we can get some volunteer head coaches. We have coach field trainings the next two weekends, where we will review training plans built for physical distancing (signup).

Hurdle 3: Fields.
Ideally, we can use the Corvallis School District fields. It is unclear if they will allow access to their properties this fall. I have reached out for clarification. I have also reached out to the Philomath School District and I am working on plans for other green spaces.


We have structured the fall season to be dynamic, allowing us to adjust when needed. All items are subject to change, and your input will help us decide on a path forward.
https://www.corvallisayso.org/form/survey


Oregon Health Authority:
8/14: OHA K-12 Sports & OHA Masks


Thank You,
Luke Cotton - Regional Commissioner

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[CorvallisAYSO] Fall Season Update 7/26
Sun 7/26/2020 7:31 PM

Hello AYSO Families,

Quick Items: Fall limited registration is open and you can register online (here) for $22.75 today, then $60 when we start. Our August Summer Camp is August 10 - 14 and you can register (here). You can find a copy of all emails sent (here), if changes are made, you would find them (here).

Fall Season Plan ^_v4

Disclaimers: Like most things today, this is subject to change. We are still working on adjustments to incorporate state changes started on 7/24 and will update the plan when further clarifications are provided. We are structuring the fall season to be dynamic allowing us to adjust quickly when needed; adjustment is inevitable.

Season Start: Practices Could Start 8/31, First Opening Game/Activity Day 9/12, Last Game/Activity Day 10/24, & Makeup / Added Game/Activity Day 10/31.

Team Formation: Teams will be formed based on zones/schools. It is important that we get a head coach and an assistant for each team, as both volunteers will be critical to help maintain the added player protection policies. No team size changes are expected, we will be creating teams / activity groups the same size as we did last year (Region Rules).

Face Masks: All persons within 24ft of AYSO activities must wear a mask, face shield, or face covering, when not actively participating in the sport. Outside of playing, face coverings are required if a 6ft distance cannot be guaranteed, for example near parking areas or other areas of likely congestion. 7/24 Note: Additional modifications are expected as we work to create activities and rules to maintain 6ft distances during play.

Player Drop Off: A parent, guardian, or person bringing the player to the activity must attest to a team volunteer, before joining the activity, to a players capacity to participate and confirm the player does not have and/or had not had that day: a fever of 100.4°F or greater, a new cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, odd chills, odd muscle pain/aches, a sore throat, a headache, fatigue, odd congestion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and a new loss of taste or smell. If you or a family member or player is sick, DO NOT COME TO THE ACTIVITY.

Canceled Items: Concessions will be closed, Safety/Info Shed will be run most of a game day by Board Members, No team picture day, and No preseason large group meeting.

Food & Water: There will be no food, snacks, or eating allowed within 24ft of an AYSO activity. Each player shall bring their own water; drinks are not to be shared.

Cleaning: Hand washing or use of hand sanitizer will be encouraged before and after activities. You will need to supply your own hand sanitizer and bring it to all AYSO activities. It is recommended that you clean your ball and other equipment after each activity session.

Distance: Only one family spectator space is allowed near the activity area per player and can only consist of three or fewer members of the same immediate family. Any person, at risk for severe illness or with serious underlying medical conditions should not attend games or practices. All persons shall leave the property as soon as possible after the end of the activity. Spectators must be 18ft away from teams and team areas, allowing team members & volunteers to distance when needed.

Season Changes & Refunds: If at any time the Governor of Oregon, Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Corvallis School District (509J), or the Benton County Health Department determines that a change is needed, like moving to phase one or additional restrictions, the season could be adjusted or terminated. Since 90% of the expenses occur before the season starts, no refunds would be issued if the season were terminated after the first game. Your payment includes the fall & spring seasons for this school year, we will try again later in fall or expect to continue in spring. Refund Request Form (here).

Equipment: We will offer a checkout ball to each player to hold and use for the entire season. Players will need to bring their own ball to each practice; coaches cannot hold this equipment for you. Players will need to bring their checked out pinnie(s) to each game and practice...

• 5U: Players will be provided a ball, socks, and a shirt to keep. Players will also be issued a checkout pinnie, to be returned at the end of the season.
• 6U & 7U: Players will be provided socks and a jersey to keep. Players will also be issued a checkout pinnie, to be returned at the end of the season.
• 9U & 11U: Players will be provided socks to keep and a checkout reversible pinnie, to be returned at the end of the season.
• 13U & 15U: Players will be provided socks to keep and two checkout pinnies, to be returned at the end of the season.
• 19U: Players will be provided socks to keep, and can purchase a reversible jersey if they do not have one. (19U has a different payment structure, more of an a la cart)

Season Payment: Regular (non-scholarship) players will see a discount of $10 for fall. For 9U+ divisions, if spring looks good, you could be asked for the $10 to buy a team jersey for spring.

AYSO EXTRA: Still expecting to have an EXTRA program. No leagues are for certain. Pickup games with other area programs/teams are likely. Practices would start in September. More later.



Below are main the modifications to the norm, these have undergone many changes, and some pieces are vague for now...

Note: 24ft = length of a full size soccer goal.

Game Day Modifications v6
#1> All persons within 24ft of AYSO activities must wear a mask, face shield, or face covering, when not actively participating in the sport. Outside of playing, face coverings are required if a 6ft distance cannot be maintained, for example near parking areas or other areas of likely congestion. If you or a family member or player is sick DO NOT COME TO THE ACTIVITY.
#2> Willful violators of these player protection policies could be banned from the property for the day and could incur further action per the property owners policies &/or AYSO's policies.

A> All divisions will do free flowing substitutions; player must be off the field before the new player can go on. Coaches will be asked to only yell to call players and use the free flowing sub opportunities to provide distanced instruction when needed.
B> No throw-ins will be used, all will do kick-ins (indirect free kicks), opponent distance required would vary.
C> No handshakes, touching should be limited.
D> Face coverings required for everyone when not playing and 6ft cannot be maintained. 7/24 Note: Additional modifications are expected as we work to create situations where distance can be maintained during play (no offside, keeper zone, player lanes, defensive bubble, etc.).
E> Coaches required to use face coverings. Yelling should be kept only to substitutions and should only be done when all others are 10ft away.
F> Spectators must keep 6ft distance between family units. Face coverings are required for all persons within 24ft of the field, individuals unable to follow this, must be 24ft away from the field.
G> Spectators and non-team members, must be 18ft away from team areas and should never go near the team.
H> Home team should provide three clean and pumped game balls to the referee.
I> Referees & players are not required to wear coverings while in game. Referees, we will have electronic whistles available if desired. Again, waiting on state clarifications from the 7/24 changes
J> No food, snack, or eating allowed within 24ft of a soccer field.
K> Red field paint will be used to denote distances or boundaries, like the game area & team area (a 7ft red boundary will be added parallel to each touchline).
L> Home team will wear red or orange color (excludes 5U-7U).
M> Port-a-pots are sanitized before the start of the game day.
N> A parent, guardian, or person bringing the player to the activity must attest, before joining the activity, to a players capacity to participate and confirm the player does not have and/or had not had that day: a fever of 100.4°F or greater, a new cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, odd chills, odd muscle pain/aches, a sore throat, a headache, fatigue, odd congestion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and a new loss of taste or smell.
O> Coaches must record attendance and check off item N with the parent each day.
P> Each player must have a completed Program Payment/Waiver Form and Player Release Form. ! You will be sent a custom link for both later !
Q> 3 Up Rule: Teams that are down 3 points, should add a player (from their team or the other team), and then remove the player when they back to being down 2 points.
R> 5 Up Rule: Coaches will immediately shuffle multiple players to attain a better balance and allow all players to play at their desired playing level. Teams are expected to be off balance and a balance should be obtained between the two teams assigned to the activity time.
S> A team volunteer will record and submit an electronic Game Card after each game.

Training Session Modifications v6
#1> All persons within 24ft of AYSO activities must wear a mask, face shield, or face covering, when not actively participating in the sport. Outside of playing, face coverings are required if a 6ft distance cannot be maintained, for example near parking areas or other areas of likely congestion. If you or a family member or player is sick, DO NOT COME TO THE ACTIVITY.
#2> Willful violators of these player protection policies could be banned from the area and could incur further action per the property owners policies &/or AYSO's policies.

C> No handshakes, touching should be limited.
D> Face coverings required for everyone when not playing and 6ft cannot be maintained. 7/24 Note: Additional modifications are expected as we work to create situations where distance can be maintained during play (play corridors, give & go, building from the back, skill circles, etc.).
E> Coaches required to use face coverings. Yelling or whistling should be kept to a minimum and should only be done when all others are 10ft away.
F> Spectators must keep 6ft distance between family units. Face coverings are required for all persons within 24ft of the activity, individuals unable to follow this, must be 24ft away from the field.
G> Spectators and non-team members, must be 18ft away from team areas and should never go near the team.
J> No food, snack, or eating allowed within 24ft of an activity area.
N> A parent, guardian, or person bringing the player to the activity must attest, before joining the activity, to a players capacity to participate and confirm the player does not have and/or had not had that day: a fever of 100.4°F or greater, a new cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, odd chills, odd muscle pain/aches, a sore throat, a headache, fatigue, odd congestion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and a new loss of taste or smell.
O> Coaches must record attendance and check off item N with the parent each day.
P> Each player must have a completed Program Payment, Waiver, and Player Release Forms. ! You will be sent a custom link for both later !
T> No trainings should include throw-ins or heading.
U> Keeper trainings should be severely limited / rare and should only be done if hand sanitizer is available (remind players to not touch their face).

Face Coverings Note: We will follow the states guidance on face coverings, including its exceptions. On rainy days, hats or umbrellas are recommended to help keep coverings dry (referees, team managers, and coaches can get a hat from us).



Below are simplistic examples that attempt to demonstrate the proposed procedures...

A Game Day Story: Before leaving the house the player has no jewelry, wearing shin guards with covering black socks, wearing dark athletic shorts, wearing an athletic shirt (or team shirt for 5U-7U), wearing soccer cleats or athletic shoes, has water bottle, has team pinnie(s), and has face mask. When entering Adams Elementary School the family sees a masks required and distance reminder sign. Noticing that others are nearby, the family puts on their masks before exiting the car. As walking out to the field, the family sees a marked line about 24ft from the field that indicates masks are required to be on beyond that point. The parent looks for the team assistant coach near the field, going to the assistant coach, while keeping a distance, the assistant coach asks "NO illness in the family, NO fever, and NO other notable symptoms today?", you reply "none of the above". Your player goes to join the team with the head coach and you look for a space on the spectators side of the field for you and your non-playing child. You look to setup a chair that is 6ft distance from all others, behind the painted red line parallel to the field. You remember that you brought snacks for your youngest, so you look for a spectating space that is outside the 24ft.

A Practice Story: Before leaving the house the player has no jewelry, wearing shin guards with covering black socks, wearing dark athletic shorts, wearing an athletic shirt (or team shirt for 5U-7U), wearing soccer cleats or athletic shoes, has water bottle, has team pinnie(s), has a pumped soccer ball, and has face mask. The parent looks for the team assistant coach near the field. The family puts on their masks, going to the assistant coach, while keeping a distance, the assistant coach asks "NO illness in the family, NO fever, and NO other notable symptoms today?", you reply "none". You tell the assistant coach that your player will carpool home with Eric's family. Your player goes to join the team with the head coach and you look for a space that is 24ft away from the practice cones setup by the coach. Seeing that no others are nearby, you take off your mask and wait for practice to start. Once practice starts, you leave.



More to Come: We are working on guidance for each volunteer role, and continue to adjust plans as we can. Please feel free to reply with any questions. 7/24: OHA Gatherings, OHA Rec Sports, OHA Masks, & OHA Outdoor Rec Guide.



Thank You & I'll see you on the pitch,
Luke Cotton - Regional Commissioner

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{CorvallisAYSO} Players's Registration Checkup
Fri 7/24/2020 6:06 PM

Hi Parent,
 
  Our fall season plan email will be sent Sunday, for now we want to confirm details recorded for Last, First. Please update any information online as soon as possible in Sports Connect: https://corvallisayso.org/login (Hit the edit/pencil icon next to the player to edit player or helper details. Hit the gear icon in the top to edit your user account details).
 
 + Your Primary User Account Details +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+
  | Name: Last, First
  | Primary Email: XX (Gets Region [including mass & team specific emails] & Sports Connect [including mass, team, & event reminder emails])
  | Alternate Email:  (Gets all emails)
  | Additional Account User Email:  (Gets all emails)
  | Primary User Cellphone: ## (Coach/Manager/Formation would call this number)
  | User Alt Phone: ##
 
 + Player Details +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+
  | Program & Placement: 2020-2021 - Core Recreational - 09UB Unallocated -CR
  | AYSO ID: ########
  | Legal Name: Last, First
  | Nickname:  
  | Year of Birth: ####
  | Player Related Email: XX (Team Coach/Manager see this email in roster)
  | School: Jefferson Elem
  | Practice Zone 1: Corvallis Central (Circle Blvd-Washington Ave)
  | Practice Zone 2: Corvallis North (Adair/Albany-Circle Blvd)
  | Current Shirt Size: Youth Small 2020
  | Registration Date: 5/22/2020 5:22:10 PM
  | Special Request(s)? No matching requests based on legal name.
  |!| Missing your placement request?
 https://corvallisayso.org/form/special-request
 
 + Details for Your Coach +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+
  | Emergency Contact: Last, First
  | Emergency Contact Phone: ## (phone called if emergency at practice or game)
  | Medical Note For Coach: No
 
 + Player Balance Help +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+
  | School Grade: 1
  | Years Playing Organized Athletics: 1
  | Years Playing Soccer: 1
  | Planning to Play Other Sports in Fall? No
 
 + Program Cost +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+
  | Amount to be Paid: $60
  |!| We will contact you about payment (by card, check, or cash) later. It would be due on or before the first game day.
  |!| Qualify for reduced lunch? Please edit the player registration to review the scholarship box.
 
 + Helper or Volunteer 1 Details +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+
  | Legal Name: Last, First
  | Email: XX
  | Potential Job(s): Game Day Helper
 
 + Helper or Volunteer 2 Details +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+
  | Legal Name: No, No
  | Email: No
  | Potential Job(s): No
 
 + Helper or Volunteer 3 Details +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+
  | Legal Name: No, No
  | Email: No
  | Potential Job(s): No
 
 
 Thank You,
 Luke Cotton - Region Commissioner
 Andy Ungerer - Region Registrar
 
 >> Unsubscribe from Region Emails? https://corvallisayso.org/form/unsubscribe <<

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[CorvallisAYSO] Summer Camp Updates
Sun 6/21/2020 10:35 AM

Hello AYSO Families,

June Camp starts Monday 6/22 8:45am @ Ashbrook Independent School, & we need coach hosts see below! Summer Camps Signups are open for July(20-24) and August(10-14) (here).

Free Summer Camp: If you host a coach for the camp week, the half or full day summer camp is free. If you, or anyone you know would be interested in hosting (or has a spare guest room they do not mind lending to one of the coaches) then please email: uksoccerpacnw 4t gmail.com or call: 520-230-0939
 

:: FYI :: Fall Registration: Still open and still just $22.75 to save a spot for a player for fall (here). If you have a specific placement request (here). Any other questions (here) or contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..


Host a Coach for a Summer Camp...
We are looking for host families for the camp week. Host families benefit by learning about the British way of life and its cultural differences, whilst enhancing their soccer education. The differences of our language and backgrounds, combined with the love of soccer, ensure a memorable stay and long lasting friendships for everyone. Each host family will receive 1 free full day scholarship to the camp for each coach they host.

What do you receive?
-- Camp scholarship! (free place on camp)
-- UK Goodies, including shirts & balls.
-- A very fun, educational and rewarding experience for your children!
Key Points:
-- UK coaches work in the mornings and some weekends.
-- There is no expectation to entertain the coaches - you'll find the coaches quite entertaining themselves!
-- They will have their own rental car transportation, therefore transportation is not required.
-- UK coaches are professionally qualified coaches, experienced in working with children and with multiple background checks.
-- Hosting lasts one week, and is during the week of Camp.
Expectations:
-- Suitable sleeping arrangements - coaches cannot share rooms with family members.
-- Some family meals if appropriate - you can set your own rules with regard to mealtimes.
-- Access to laundry and showering facilities.
-- Any house rules or routines that you wish the coach to adhere to.

For more information please visit: https://uksoccer.com/host-a-coach/

If you, or anyone you know would be interested in hosting (or has a spare guest room they do not mind lending to one of the coaches) then please contact Alex Hockborn (Assistant Regional Director) from UK International Soccer. You can also indicate interest during registration.


Thank You,
Luke Cotton
Acting Camp Coordinator

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Sports Connect Service Fee
Tue 5/26/2020 1:09 AM

AYSO families,

Thank you to those that have already completed registration.  Registration for fall is still open.  The new Sports Connect Service Fee of $2.75 per transaction went active about a week ago.  I recently saw two registration orders from the same user account that included the Service Fee with each order.  Since the fee is per transaction, you should ideally sign up all of your players in the same order (but don't hold off while one of your players can't decide).

Please go to  https://www.corvallisayso.org/ for Registration or send me an e-mail if you have questions.

Thanks,
Andy Ungerer
AYSO Region 149 Registrar
13UG Division Coordinator

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[CorvallisAYSO] Summer Camps & Virtual Training
Sat 5/23/2020 10:51 PM

Dear Parents w/ Players Age 4-14,
Here are some updates about AYSO's Summer Camps and UK International's Virtual Academy.

Summer Camps

Learn More & Signup

1. Camp 1: Jun 22 - Jun 26 (limited openings)
2. Camp 2: Jul 20 - Jul 24
3. Camp 3: Aug 10 - Aug 14

• Session: 9am - 12pm (Age 4-14) $126
• Session: 9am - 3pm (Age 7-14) $178

UK International Soccer have taken the following precautions to ensure our region's summer camps are running safely this summer. The following link provides an update on our plans for summer camps: https://uksoccer.com/summer-camps-2020-update/. In addition, please find attached a PDF, stating the extra precautions we are taking for the camps.

Virtual Skill Academies

Learn More & Signup

With spring soccer activities being canceled, we are delighted to be able to present you with a new alternative, brought to you by the fantastic coaches at UK International Soccer. Their new Virtual Soccer Academy sessions are starting next week, and will be running all throughout June. These sessions will provide an engaging and developmental soccer outlet for your players, with the key points of the Academy being as follows:

• 3 x 35 minute sessions - Monday, Wednesday and Friday
• Countless moves to master
• Social interaction, with Coaches providing real-time feedback
• 7-8 and 9-11 age-specific curriculums
• Small groups - max 40 players
• Only $20 per week

To learn more about the Virtual Soccer Programs and to Sign Up for the Soccer Academy, please visit https://virtual.uksoccer.com.

NOTE: After you signup, if you need soccer gear (cones & balls), contact me to get a bag of gear to checkout.

Best Regards,
Luke Cotton
Acting Camp Coordinator

 

P.S. - Fall Soccer: If you or a friend have not registered for fall already... Player registration for Fall 2020 is open through June, register players online in Sports Connect (here), see the player registration guide (here).

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[CorvallisAYSO] Uniform Survey
Mon 5/18/2020 2:15 PM

Hello 9U+ Region Families,

Uniform Changes Survey:
We want your feedback as we work to lower costs, improve sustainability, & reduce waste....

Survey: https://corvallisayso.org/form/survey

Background:
For years we have been purchasing jerseys that are used about 14 times and discarded or recycled. In early March, the region board voted to move to a new approach. After some research, we found a few options that could save money and allow for reusability... reversibles.

Current Uniform Issues:
Each year a full uniform kit (jersey, shorts, socks) costs about $18 per potential player (if a max team size is 12, we pay $216 per team, even if we only get 10 players). Sometimes the jerseys are miss-sized or additional players are added, causing a number of higher price special orders. All in all, we actually end up paying an average of $20 per player per year. The price is one of many issues, others include short sizes not matching preference and players not using them, logistical issues for volunteers, and difficulties in timeliness of later orders.

Pros for the reversibles:

1. Lower cost, if the pinnie option.
2. Reusable from year to year, recyclable/returnable if moving on, and hand-me-down ready.
3. Stronger material.
4. Logistically easier to manage and would reduce waste.

Cons for the reversibles:

1. Sizes won't be precise [pinnies likely oversized][jerseys would likely need to change each year as players grow].
2. Heavier and often multiple layers required.
3. Only comes with two colors, for everyone.
4. Single color socks for all players.

Thanks,
Luke Cotton - AYSO 149 Region Commissioner

P.S.
If you or a friend have not registered already...
Player registration for Fall 2020 is open through June, register players online in Sports Connect (here), see the player registration guide (here).

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[CorvallisAYSO] Fall Registration - Special Requests
Sat 5/16/2020 5:00 PM

Hello |User First Name| and family,

If you or a friend have not registered already...
Player registration for Fall 2020 is open through June, register players online in Sports Connect (here), see the player registration guide (here).

Player Special Requests:
The Special Request Form is (here). Types of requests include Team Friend/Buddy (requests to be placed with a specific player), Play Up a Division, Not Placed With (player or volunteer), & Medical / Play Down / Developmental / VIP Placement. Fill out two forms when needed, for example if you wish to play in a higher division with a friend, please fill out one form for each request.

We make every effort to fill requests, but sometimes we are not able to fulfill the request. Some of the common reasons are below...

• Play Up: This is often allowed if a player evaluation is strong. Moving up from 11U to 13U needs to have strong indicators that the player can handle that jump. In other words, physical size and power differences warrant caution as 13U players are going through growth spurts.
• VIP / Play Down: We only allow this in unique circumstances and look for supporting evaluation/recommendation that justifies the move.
• Team Buddy: If we are able to balance the teams with these requests, we try to fit them in. We focus on requests from head coaches & center referees first, then try to fit in all others.

Playing Costs:
We are asking for the Membership Fee ($20 per player) up front. we would charge the program fees in August after team placement. You can unregister or drop in August and only be out the $20 2020-2021 membership per player.

Regular Core Player Costs
Membership Cost: $20 per player
Program fee added in August: $70 per player
Total Cost for 2020-2021 = $90 per player

Scholarship Core Player Costs
Membership Cost: $20 per player
Program fee added in August: $20 per player
Total Cost for 2020-2021 = $40 per player

NOTICE: the regular player total could be reduced by $10 or more, depending on program changes and player uniform savings. High School would be a lower fee amount. Currently, Sports Connect is not charging the transaction fee, but $2.75 could be an added fee per transaction.

Volunteer Registration / Interest:
To avoid unnecessary background check costs and before we know if your help is needed, we ask that you indicate interest on the player application, we will follow up in late July with volunteer registration directions.

Volunteers, unable to add their job interest to a player registration form, can fill out the volunteer interest form (here).

COVID-19 Potential Fall Modifications & FAQ:
What if games are not possible? Competitions are our primary engine, but competitions are not the only part of our pursuit of player development and the desire to enrich children's lives. If appropriate, we would adjust our entire fall program approach to focus on small group activities and match with the phase at the time. The program cost would be adjusted to match the new model.

Games: Modified soccer rules are likely. Players could be required to have or wear a face covering, depending on circumstances. Spectators might be restricted in number, only allowing a player to have one or two spectators per game. Game days could go beyond 3pm on Saturday, as we will look to spread out the numbers at the fields at one time.

Face covering for games? We will follow the guidance at the time. Multiple situations arise surrounding a game where the coverings would be appropriate, like while walking to the field, on the sideline, and, if appropriate, while playing.

Practices: Training sessions could include a requirement to have and wear a face covering. Allowed training exercises might be restricted and activities might be dictated by best practices at the time.

Referees: Might be required to have and wear face coverings, and referees might need to utilize electronic whistles (we would provide the whistle for the field and the cleaning supplies to be used between uses). Volunteer training will likely be split up to use online, GoToMeeting, & on field training.

Coaches: Might be required to have and wear face coverings, especially when a distance cannot be maintained. Coaches or team managers might be requested to wash pinnies or keeper equipment after practices or games. Volunteer training will likely be split up to use online, GoToMeeting, & on field training.

Formation: We will favor placement by schools & zones, this will lead to balance issues, but will help with keeping peers together for training sessions. If a school or an area has a specific restriction, only that team might be impacted.

Uniform: In a move to meet sustainability goals and reduce player costs, we are looking at uniform options that are simpler, and reusable. You will be informed about any reductions in program costs or changes to uniforms in August.

Sincerely,
Luke Cotton
AYSO Region 149 Commissioner

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[CorvallisAYSO] Fall Player Registration Open
Wed 5/6/2020 4:17 AM

Hello |User First Name| and family,

Player registration for Fall 2020 core recreational is now open, register players online in Sports Connect (here), see the registration guide (here). Learn more about our core divisions (here).


Open Core Player Registration - Fall 2020 (includes Spring 2021)

School year 2020-2021 we are doing a different way of registering (here). Asking for just the Membership Fee ($20 per player) up front then charging the final fees in August after team placement and requiring them before you play a game. You can drop in August and potentially only be out the $20 per player (refunds from the national organization are possible if we cancel the fall season).

Regular Core Player Costs
Cost Today: $20 per player (+ possible Sports Connect per transaction fee of $2.75)
Fee added in August: $70* per player
Total Cost for 2020-2021 = $90* per player
*This amount could be reduced by $10 or more, depending on equipment returns and player uniform savings. High School would be a lower fee amount (details).

Scholarship Core Player Costs
Cost Today: $20 per player (+ possible Sports Connect per transaction fee of $2.75)
Fee added in August: $20 per player
Total Cost for 2020-2021 = $40 per player

Volunteers: Indicate interest on the player application, we will follow up in late July with volunteer registration directions. Volunteers, unable to add their job interest to a player registration form, can fill out the volunteer interest form (here).


COVID-19: Possible Fall 2020 Core Program Modifications

Games: Modified soccer rules and restrictions to game customs are possible. Players could be required to wear a face covering while playing. Spectators might be restricted in number, only allowing a player to have one or two spectators per game. Game days could go beyond 3pm on Saturday, as we will look to spread out the numbers in the parking areas at a time.

Practices: Training sessions could include a requirement to have and wear a face covering. Allowed training exercises might be restricted and reducing exercises where players' pickup soccer balls is highly likely.

Referees: Might be required to have and wear face coverings, and referees might need to utilize electronic whistles (we would provide the whistle for the field and the cleaning supplies to be used between uses). Volunteer training will likely be split up to use online, GoToMeeting, & on field training.

Coaches: Might be required to have and wear face coverings, especially when a distance cannot be maintained. Coaches or team managers might be requested to wash pinnies or keeper equipment after practices or games. Volunteer training will likely be split up to use online, GoToMeeting, & on field training.

Team Formation: We will favor placement by schools & zones, this might lead to balance issues, but will keep players with school peers for training sessions. If a school or an area has a specific restriction, only that team might be impacted.

Player Uniform: In a move to meet sustainability goals and reduce player costs, we are looking at uniform options that are simpler, and reusable. The leading uniform plan is to move to heavy reversible pinnies /w numbers, providing socks, and not providing shorts. When you are charged in August for the program fee, you would be informed about the new uniform plan and the lowered program price. I would love feedback on this plan, and I can send you more details as we continue to discuss options.

An additional idea to lower costs further, is to have the pinnies returned at the end of the season, allowing us to spread the cost over a few years. If we have pinnies checked out, this could reduce the fee this year and next year by about $10 per regular player.



Sincerely,
Luke Cotton
AYSO Region 149 Commissioner


P.S. Currently Sports Connect is not charging the transaction fee, but the $2.75 could be an added in the future. We would not use Sports Connect for the program fee in August, unfortunately we need to use it for the membership fee.

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