Frequent
Answers...
Yes, the issued uniform including
shirt, socks and shorts, must be worn for all games. This
provides team cohesiveness.
No, AYSO uniforms may not be
altered including the bearing of the child's name or the team
name. This is for their protection.
The child is required to wear
fitted soccer shoes, gym shoes, or sneakers in all soccer
events. No sandals or flip-flops are allowed. Socks must be
worn over the shin guards.
Players shall not wear anything
that is dangerous to either themselves or other players. Example:
jewelry, necklaces or hard plastic/metal hair adornments.
Medical alert bracelets are allowed but must be taped and
exposed.
Players are not allowed to
participate in any game with any type of cast or splint. Removal
of any type of cast or splint at the field or surrounding
area in order to participate shall disqualify the player from
participation.
Volunteers
As a parent, you play a
special role in contributing to the needs and development
of youngsters
 Through
your encouragement and good example, you can help assure that
all the boys and girls learn good sportsmanship and self-discipline.
In AYSO, young people learn to work together, to sacrifice
for the good of the team, to enjoy winning and deal appropriately
with defeat - all while becoming physically fit and healthy.
Best of all, they have fun.
Support Your Child
Supporting your child by giving encouragement and showing
interest in their team is very important.
Help your child work toward skill improvement
and good sportsmanship in every game. Teach your child that
hard work and an honest effort are often more important than
victory - that way your child will always be a winner despite
the outcome of the game!
Always Be Positive
Parents serve as role models for their children. Become aware
of this and work to be a positive role model. Applaud good
plays by your child's team as well as good plays by the opposing
team.
Support all efforts to remove verbal and
physical abuse from youth sports activities.
Remember: Your Child Wants To Have Fun
Remember that your child is the one playing soccer, not you.
It's very important to let children establish their own goals
- to play the game for themselves. Take care not to impose
your own standards and goals on them.
Don't put too heavy a burden on your child
to win games. Surveys reveal that 72% of children would rather
play for a losing team than ride the bench for a winning team.
Children play for the fun of playing.
Reinforce Positive Behavior
Positive reinforcement is the best way to help your child
achieve their goals and their natural fear of failure. Nobody
likes to make mistakes. If your child does make one, remember
it's all part of learning, so encourage your child's efforts
and point out the good things your child accomplished.
Don't Be a Sideline Coach or Referee
Coaches and referees are usually parents just like you. They
volunteer their time to help make your child's youth soccer
experience a positive one. They need your support too.
That means refraining from coaching or refereeing
from the sidelines. As a volunteer organization, there's usually
always an opportunity for you to take your interest in coaching
or refereeing to the next level and become one yourself!
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