April 14, 2010 3 PM


All games in May will be played as scheduled. Reschedule Requests will not be approved.

Ok'ed by the Area Board Monday night.



March 23, 2010 7 AM


A few reminders:

Who cares the most about winning the game?

a) The Parents

b) The Referees

c) The Coaches

d) The Players

Answer: (a) Parents and (c) Coaches


We have a much harder time finding referees for our u16 & u19 games, do you know why?

I have asked several friends and the number one reason is the players complain too much and are disrespectful; the number two answer "it just isn't fun".

“Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them.” - James Baldwin, Author


The greatest skill you can teach your players is not striking the ball, dribbling, passing, defending or trapping the ball, it is the ability to have respect for self and others.


AYSO Vision Statement

To provide world class youth soccer programs that enrich children’s lives

March 17, 2010 8 AM


Thank you coaches no Misconducts and no Sportsmanship issues reported. Very well done to all your parents and players. Please continue.

Win, lose or tie Please report your scores on Saturday no later than 7 PM.

We have to schedule over 300 games on Sunday so we can get the remaining schedules up hopefully by Monday night.

March 8, 2010 11 AM


Excellent first weekend, so far no Misconducts and no Sportsmanship issues reported. Very well done to all our coaches, parents and players.

One request, please report your scores on Saturday after your games.

March 4, 2010 9 AM


Please check the mudline on Friday and Saturday before heading out to your games.

U10 & U12 Clarification: Any point deductions (Sportsmanship or 5 Goal Rule, Red cards, misconducts, forfeits) received during the first 3 weeks of balancing will be included in the League Standings.

March 2, 2010 9 PM


Welcome to the AYSO Area 11-Q Spring Select Soccer (U10 - U14)


We are excited you will be joining us and we look forward to a fun season. Remember AYSO is a game for kids played by kids.

Our U16 & U19 Spring teams will be participating with Areas K & E, please go to www.ayso11k.org for information, Schedules , Field Directions and Rules and Regulations .



Spring Select Calendar

March 6, 2010       u10 - u14 Spring Select Season Begins

March 13, 2010       u16 & u19 Spring Select Season Begins

April 3 & 4, 2010       Spring Break (No Games)

May 15, 2010       Final Spring League games (u10 - u19)

May 22 & 23, 2010       Area Q's Orange County Spring Classic Tournament



General Information

Rainouts and field closures will be posted on the Area Q Mudline .

Please be a good host and a respectful guest; be courteous around homes neighboring the fields and clean up when you leave.

Contact your Regional Commissioner or Regional Coordinator if you should have any questions.


Area 11-Q Spring Select RULES OF PLAY

Jurisdiction

The Area Director and Area Staff, with the cooperation of the Regional Commissioners, shall have jurisdiction over the Area 11-Q Spring Select Program.

All Area 11-Q programs shall be conducted in accordance with the current AYSO National Rules and Regulations, AYSO National Policy Statements, the current FIFA Laws of the Game (AYSO Edition), the Section 11 Guidelines and the Area Q Guidelines .

The Area 11-Q Guidelines are intended to compliment and/or cover situations not fully addressed by other prevailing rules, regulations or guidelines.

Any situation or subject not covered by the aforementioned rules, regulations or guidelines shall be decided upon by the Area Director.

Any information posted to the Area 11-Q website (www.ayso11q.org) will be considered an official communication for Area 11-Q administered programs. It is the responsibility of all AYSO members in Area 11-Q to monitor the website for all applicable information.

THE AREA Q DIRECTOR OR DESIGNEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RULE ON, CANCEL, POSTPONE, CHANGE, OR MODIFY GAME TIMES, DATES, NUMBER OF GAMES AND LOCATIONS OF ANY AND ALL GAMES SCHEDULED BY AREA Q.


Participation

As a participant in the Spring Select Program each coach and team agrees to appear for all scheduled games.

A properly completed team roster signed by the Regional Commissioner is required to participate. Official Rosters must be in possession of the coach or his/her designee at all Area League games. Coach shall present the roster to a league official when requested.

A maximum of two (2) coaches shall be allowed to instruct the team during the game.

Player Registration Forms must be in possession of the coach or his/her designee at all Area League games. Players may not participate in an AYSO sponsored event without a properly completed and signed AYSO Registration Form.


Spring Select Games

All games shall be played at the time and field as scheduled.

Only games that have been approved and sanctioned by Area Q will be counted in the standings and playoffs.

Only the Center Referee in charge of the game, the hosting Regional Commissioner, the Area Director, Area Referee Administrator or Area Program Director shall have the authority to cancel or reschedule a game.

In case of field closures the games will be rescheduled as determined by the Area Director and assigned staff.

For the safety of our players, we ask that dogs and pets are not present at any inter-region or Area games, except for properly identified service animals.

Referee decisions during a match are final and not subject to protest.


Team Check-In

Coaches shall be prepared to check-in their team a minimum of fifteen (15) minutes prior to their scheduled game time.

Players must be in full uniform with shin guards and ready for play when called for check-in.

The coach shall present the following to the referee:
1. Laminated Player I.D. cards
2. Laminated ID cards are to be worn by the Coach and Assistant Coach
3. Completed game (line-up) card including the name of each player on the team roster listed in numerical order by uniform number.

AYSO ID cards are required for all Area 11-Q Spring Select games & Playoff games. Failure to present ID cards will result in a forfeit.

Only those players with ID Cards presented to the referee are eligible to participate in a Spring Select game.

For the purpose of identifying the Coach and Assistant Coach during the course of a game, each must wear ID cards visibly on their person. ID cards may be clipped on jackets or shirts, or worn on neck lanyards.

The Referee will also conduct a Pre-game Equipment and Safety Inspection prior to the start of each game.

All League games shall be played in regulation time (U10 - two 25 minute halves; u12 - 30 min; and u14 - 35 min).


Scoring and Standings

Standings shall be based on the following scoring system:
1. A maximum of ten (10) points is possible in any one game
2. Six (6) points for each win
3. Three (3) points for each tie
4. Zero (0) points for each loss
5. One (1) point for each goal scored up to a maximum of three (3) per game
6. One (1) point for each shutout
7. One (1) point will be deducted for each goal in which the goal differential exceeds five (5) goals per game. The Area Director will review the results if requested in writing within 48 hours of the game.
8. A 0-0 tie will be scored as 4 points for each team (3 for tie, 1 for shutout)
9. A one (1) point deduction for each red card (send-off) received by a player or spectator (before, during, or after the match).
10. A three (3) point deduction for each red card (send-off) received by a player for Violent Conduct or Serious Foul Play (before, during, or after the match).
11. A three (3) point deduction for each Coach Misconduct or send-off (before, during, or after the match).
12. A forfeit shall be scored as 1-0 (8 points) in favor of the team that did not forfeit.
13. A three (3) point deduction will be assessed to any team that does not show up to a scheduled game, as determined by the Area Director.

In the event two teams are tied in the standings, the tie breaker rules will apply:
1. Head to Head competition
2. Highest Goal differential (maximum of +/- 3 goals per game)
3. Least goals scored against (maximum of 3 goals per game)
4. Coin toss (random selection) as determined by the Area Director
5. The Area Director has the authority to make the final decision with regard to tie breakers.

First, second and third place medals will be given in each division based on the game results.


Discipline

AYSO Area Q expects that all coaches, spectators, players and officials will conduct themselves in a proper manner according to the AYSO Philosophies and principles of positive coaching, fair play and good sportsmanship.

The penalty for a player, coach or spectator sent-off (player red card) from the field shall be a one-game suspension for the next official game to be played, whether or not officially notified of such suspension.

The penalty for a player, coach or spectator sent-off (player red card) for Violent Conduct or Serious Foul Play from the field shall be a minimum two-game suspension for the next two consecutive official games to be played, whether or not officially notified of such suspension.

A player serving a one-game suspension may attend the team’s next scheduled game as a spectator as long as they are not in uniform.

Any coach and/or spectator sent-off from the field must immediately leave the area so as not to be within sight or sound of the field as deemed by the Referee. In the event an individual refuses to leave the field the Center Referee shall suspend the game.

Should a suspended player participate in a game, that game shall be recorded as a forfeit and a 3-point deduction will be assessed to that team. The player shall also be suspended for an additional game.

Should a suspended coach or spectator attend a game, that game shall be recorded as a forfeit and a 3-point deduction will be assessed to that team. The coach or spectator shall also be suspended for an additional game.

Failure to show up to a scheduled Area or Section Playoff game (no-show) will result in the coach of the team being suspended from any further Area or Section programs or games. The Area Director will review the matter and decide on any penalties and sanctions.

Area Q applies a zero tolerance policy on any type of physical or verbal abuse directed towards our volunteer referees.

Suspensions and sanctions will carry over to the next game/season.


Protests

Referee decisions during a match are final and not subject to protest.

If a Coach has any questions or comments with regard to an officials handling of the game, Laws of the Game, Rules and Regulations, Guidelines or Policies they are to contact their Division Coordinator, Coach Administration or Regional Commissioner who will decide if follow up with the Area Staff is required.


AMERICAN YOUTH SOCCER ORGANIZATION (AYSO)

Vision Statement

To provide world class youth soccer programs that enrich children’s lives

Mission Statement

The AYSO Mission is to develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs which promote a fun, family environment based on the AYSO philosophies.

AYSO Philosophies

Everyone Plays - Our region’s goal is for kids to play soccer so we mandate that every player on every team must play at least half of every game.

Balanced Teams - Each year we form new teams as evenly balanced as possible because it is fair and more fun when teams of equal ability play.

Open Registration - Our program is open to all children between 4 and 18 years of age who want to register and play soccer. Interest and enthusiasm are the only criteria for playing.

Positive Coaching - Kids win when they are built up, not when they are torn down! We train and encourage our coaches to make the extra effort to understand and offer positive help to our players, rather than negative criticism.

Good Sportsmanship - We strive to create a positive environment based on mutual respect, rather than a win-at-all-costs attitude, and our program is designed to instill good sportsmanship in every facet of AYSO.

Player Development - We believe that all players should be able to develop their soccer skills and knowledge to the best of their abilities, both individually and as members of a team, in order to maximize their enjoyment of the game.

PLAYSOCCER

Coaches please listen to the audio file from our AYSO National Coach John Ouellette with regard to “blowouts.”


Take the opportunity to challenge and advance your players in a game that is a potential blowout.

A potential blowout is a game that is 3-0 anytime during the first half of the game.

Challenge 1: give all your players an opportunity to score a goal.

Challenge 2: have your players take shots outside the 18 yard line.

Challenge 3: determine what you need to work on and challenge your players (next goal needs to come from a cross, a through ball, or have them play 3-touch soccer and see if they can maintain control of the ball and score, etc.)

Hey Coach!

"What is the best way to deal with blow-outs? And how do I motivate players after a blowout?"

Click here for the audio link to John's answer.

Thanks!
John Ouellette
AYSO National Coach


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WRONG SCORE POSTED

If a wrong score has been posted:
1) Contact by e-mail your local scheduler.
2) E-mail: The new (corrected) scores.
The e-mail must contain the following in order.
a) Age/Gender of Team.
b) Game number.
c) Goals of home team. (home team is first team on the schedule)
d) Goals of visiting team.
e) Name and position on team, of person requesting change.
Thank you