Updated 3/21/2020

Season Email Archive

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[CorvallisAYSO] Spring Season Update
Sat 3/21/2020 3:15 PM

Hello AYSO Families,

AYSO Corvallis is working to adjust to the current public health issues around COVID-19 in Oregon. Our primary objective is to keep everyone - players, volunteers, spectators - healthy and safe. We want to offer a program that gives kids an opportunity to be kids, to play soccer, but to do so in a way that is consistent with regional and national public health directives.

AT THIS TIME, until we have better guidance from state and national health authorities, we are postponing the beginning of practices until further notice. Our hope is that when schools reopen, we can begin our practices, and a modified season will follow. As things continue to develop, we will keep you informed by email. The region calendar (here) will continue to include a proposed set of adjusted dates, for example, as of today, practices could start 4/28 and the first of seven consecutive Saturday game days would start 5/2.


Questions???

Shouldn't we just cancel the season?
We will continue to look at the guidance directed at schools coming from the Oregon Health Authority (here).

What if school is canceled or all classes are only online for the remainder of the school year?
We will re-evaluate and look at options, including canceling the spring season. Canceling would be our last choice. The region board would discuss many other options before we go to that…
What is Ultimate Soccer? Ultimate Soccer is a no contact, no dribbling, and no hands touching the ball. It is Ultimate Frisbee, but with a soccer ball on the ground. I know you never asked this question, but this is one of the many ideas on the table before canceling.

What about new spring registrant refunds?
You can request a refund at any time before practices start (here). The form will provide you with a few options, to get the full available refund, donate the program fee, or have the program fee transfer to next school year.

What about returning fall player refunds?
If you played in fall, no refunds will be issued. You can drop from the team using this form (here). We run the program lean and set the expenses to cover us for the school year. Insurance & membership (~$20), uniform & team equipment (~$25), fields (~$18), volunteer training/equipment (~$16), & background checks (~$9). Spring players contribute to all of the above, and help us cover all the fall drops & spring adds.

Any suggestions on what I (and my players) can do in light of this recent disruption to our soccer season?
Look no further, AYSO has got you covered! We understand that due to recent events in our lives, the beautiful game has been placed in a difficult situation, but with that in mind, let’s get creative and expand our horizons.
Team Juggling Competitions
Record your efforts in the garage or backyard and share it with your teammates to create some friendly competition.
Skill-of-the-Day
Record your best trick or skill and share it with your friends and teammates. Coach can pick the winner.
More to come!


Thank You,
Luke Cotton
Region Commissioner
American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) - Region 149

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[CorvallisAYSO] Spring Season Update
Fri 3/13/2020 3:42 AM

Hello AYSO Families,

Currently, we have no plans to change our start of the spring season (Core practices 7U-19U could start Monday 3/30 & first games on Saturday 4/4). I expect to provide updated information during early spring break.


Wait List Players: We are still placing players, and will continue to place players up to the first game day. If you no longer wish to play, please contact our registrar: https://www.corvallisayso.org/form/contact.html?contact=registrar


Assigned Spring Players or Volunteers: I expect the game schedule at the start of spring break for most divisions, games are expected on all Saturday mornings in April and most Saturdays in May. If you currently have a team assignment and are not going to participate this spring, we have a form for that: https://www.corvallisayso.org/form/roster-change.html


Potential Future / Crystal Ball: If things change, we would likely extend the soccer season (to the extent of the school year). This could lead to games on Memorial Day weekend, and/or the first Saturdays in June. We would also likely change how we run games, removing hand shakes, expanding spectator areas, regularly sanitizing touch points, etc.


Thank You,
Luke Cotton - Region Commissioner
American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) - Region 149

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[CorvallisAYSO] 06U Division Update
Sat 1/11/2020 7:30 AM

Hello 6U Families,

I hope you had a great winter break, here is a quick programs update...


Outdoor Continuation - Spring Season: Core games are Saturdays 4/4 - 5/16.
 +> If you played in fall outdoor, you are still with the same team/uniform for spring, no need to signup for spring. We assume you are joining us for spring, if not, give us a heads up (here).
 +> If you did not play in fall outdoor, you can register in February to fill open spots for spring outdoor, sometimes we get enough players to build new teams.


(3-A-Side for 6U) Jamboree: Saturday 5/30 we will have a 3-A-Side jamboree (here), like last year, but this will be an add-on event by team or independent agent signup. Players from fall, winter, or spring can join, any AYSO member can signup. The cost would be $5 per player (scholarship players & new spring outdoor season players can play for free), medals are provided to all players, you would have 4 games over about 3 hours on Saturday.


Thank You,
Luke Cotton
Region Commissioner
American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) - Region 149

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[CorvallisAYSO] 07U Division Update
Sat 1/11/2020 7:15 AM

Hello 7U Families,

I hope you had a great winter break, here is a quick programs update...


Indoor Winter 2 Season (7U Boys): Games start 2/1, you can still register (here) on Sports Connect (was Blue Sombrero) through Friday 1/17. I have about two boys teams so far.


Outdoor Continuation - Spring Season: Practices could start 3/30 and go through 5/29. Core games are Saturdays 4/4 - 5/16.
 +> If you played in fall outdoor, you are still with the same team/uniform for spring, no need to signup for spring. We assume you are joining us for spring, if not, give us a heads up (here).
 +> If you did not play in fall outdoor, you can register in February to fill open spots for spring outdoor, sometimes we get enough players to build new teams.


(3-A-Side for 7U) Jamboree: Saturday 5/30 we will have a 3-A-Side jamboree (here), like last year, but this will be an add-on event by team or independent agent signup. Players from fall, winter, or spring can join, any AYSO member can signup. The cost would be $5 per player (scholarship players & new spring outdoor season players can play for free), medals are provided to all players, you would have 4 games over 3 hours on Saturday.


Thank You,
Luke Cotton
Region Commissioner
American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) - Region 149

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[CorvallisAYSO] 09U Division Update
Sat 1/11/2020 7:00 AM

Hello 9U Families,

I hope you had a great winter break, here is a quick programs update...


Indoor Winter 2 Season (09U): Games start 2/1, you can still register (here) on Sports Connect (was Blue Sombrero) through Friday 1/17. I have about three boys teams and two girls teams so far.


Outdoor Continuation - Spring Season: Practices could start 3/30 and go through 5/29. Core games are Saturdays 4/4 - 5/16.
 +> If you played in fall outdoor, you are still with the same team/uniform for spring, no need to signup for spring. We assume you are joining us for spring, if not, give us a heads up (here).
 +> If you did not play in fall outdoor, you can register in February to fill open spots for spring outdoor, sometimes we get enough players to build new teams.


Lebanon Soccerfest Tournament: Saturday 5/23, with rules like 5-A-Side, 3 qualifying games, and a championship round. The cost can vary, but is about $8 per player and signups would be with our neighboring region 870 (here).


(4-A-Side for 9U) Jamboree: Saturday 5/30 we will have a 4-A-Side jamboree (here), like last year, but this will be an add-on event by team or independent agent signup. Players from fall, winter, or spring can join, any AYSO member can signup. The cost would be $5 per player (scholarship players & new spring outdoor season players can play for free), medals are provided to all players, you would have 4-5 games over 3-4 hours on Saturday.


Thank You,
Luke Cotton
Region Commissioner
American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) - Region 149

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[CorvallisAYSO] 11U Division Update
Sat 1/11/2020 6:45 AM

Hello 11U Families,

I hope you had a great winter break, here is a quick programs update...


Indoor Winter 2 Season (11U): Games start 2/1, you can still register (here) on Sports Connect (was Blue Sombrero) through Friday 1/17. I have about two boys teams and three girls teams so far.


Outdoor Continuation - Spring Season: Practices could start 3/30 - 5/29. Core games are Saturdays 4/4 - 5/16.
 +> If you played in fall outdoor, you are still with the same team/uniform for spring, no need to signup for spring. We assume you are joining us for spring, if not, give us a heads up (here).
 +> If you did not play in fall outdoor, you can register in February to fill open spots for spring outdoor, sometimes we get enough players to build new teams.


Lebanon Soccerfest Tournament: Saturday 5/23, with rules like 5-A-Side, 3 qualifying games, and a championship round. The cost can vary, but is about $8 per player and signups would be with our neighboring region 870 (here).


5-A-Side Jamboree: Saturday 5/30 we will have a 5-A-Side jamboree (here), like last year, but this will be an add-on event by team or independent agent signup. Players from fall, winter, or spring can join, any AYSO member can signup. The cost would be $5 per player (scholarship players & new spring outdoor season players can play for free), medals are provided to all players, you would have 4-5 games over 3-4 hours on Saturday.


Thank You,
Luke Cotton
Region Commissioner
American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) - Region 149

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[CorvallisAYSO] 13U Division Update
Sat 1/11/2020 6:30 AM

Hello 13U Families,

I hope you had a great winter break, here is a quick programs update...


Indoor Winter 2 Season (13U): Games start 2/1, you can still register (here) on Sports Connect (was Blue Sombrero) through Friday 1/17. I have about four boys teams and two girls teams so far.


Outdoor Continuation - Spring Season: Practices could start 3/30 - 5/29. Core games are Saturdays 4/4 - 5/16.
 +> If you played in fall outdoor, you are still with the same team/uniform for spring. If you are not participating in spring, give us a heads up (here).
 +> If you did not play in fall outdoor, you can register in February to fill open spots, sometimes we get enough players to build new teams.


Lebanon Soccerfest Tournament: Saturday 5/23, with rules like 5-A-Side, 3 qualifying games, and a championship round. The cost can vary, but is about $8 per player and signups would be with our neighboring region 870 (here).


5-A-Side Jamboree: Saturday 5/30 we will have a 5-A-Side jamboree (here), like last year, but this will be an add-on event by team or independent agent signup. Players from fall, winter, or spring can join, any AYSO member can signup. The cost would be $5 per player (scholarship players & new spring outdoor season players can play for free), medals are provided to all players, you would have 4-5 games over 3-4 hours on Saturday.


Thank You,
Luke Cotton
Region Commissioner
American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) - Region 149

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[CorvallisAYSO] 15U Division Update
Sat 1/11/2020 6:15 AM

Hello 15U Families,

I hope you had a great winter break, here is a quick programs update...


Indoor Winter 2 Season (15U Coed): Games start 2/1 and are on Saturdays, you can still register (here) on Sports Connect (was Blue Sombrero) through Friday 1/17. I have about 5 teams so far, one team from the Dallas area, two teams from the Kings Valley area, and two teams from the Corvallis area.


Outdoor Continuation - Spring Season: Practices could start 3/30 - 5/29. Core games are Saturdays 4/4 - 5/16.
 +> If you played in fall outdoor, you are still with the same team/uniform for spring. If you are not participating in spring, give us a heads up (here).
 +> If you did not play in fall outdoor, you can register in February to fill open spots, sometimes we get enough players to build new teams.


Lebanon Soccerfest Tournament: Saturday 5/23, with rules like the 5-A-Side, 3 qualifying games, and a championship round. The cost can vary, but is about $8 per player and signups would be with our neighboring region 870 (here).


5-A-Side Jamboree: Saturday 5/30 we will have a 5-A-Side jamboree (here), like last year, but this will be an add-on event by team or independent agent signup. Players from fall, winter, or spring can join, any AYSO member can signup. The cost would be $5 per player (scholarship players & new spring season players can play for free), medals are provided to all players, you would have 4-5 games over 3-4 hours on Saturday.


Thank You,
Luke Cotton
Region Commissioner
American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) - Region 149