PEDERNALES YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
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Fredericksburg, Texas Region 714

Last Updated August 23, 2007

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PYSA has successfully completed registration of more than 590 kids for the fall season.

Regular registration for the fall season ended June 20th. However, extended Walk-In Registration for the Fall is available at GMAC Realty (Willie Gold) or at Coldwell Banker (Todd Kneese). They will have registration forms available. Note:(If registering a new player, please bring a birth certificate.) Your child must have been born between 7-31-2003 and 8-1-1988 to participate.

The season will run from September 8th through October 29th. Practices will start in late August. Please be patient.

The fees you pay for your child provides for upkeep of the fields, equipment and provides each player a numbered jersey, shorts and socks. You will need to provide them with shinguards. This is mandatory - your child cannot play or practice without shinguards. Soccer shoes are optional, but recommended. No shoes with exposed metal or toe cleats(baseball shoes) will be allowed.

Our national organization, AYSO(American Youth Soccer Association), has been proactive in complying with the Oprah Act (Volunteer Protection Act of 1996) and the Child Protection Act of 1993. The Kid Zone and Safe Haven programs for coaches and parents have been the results of this planning. All coaches, referees and volunteers will be required to complete this training in order to ensure the protection of our children.

There are always shortages of coaches and referees. Free classes for coaches and referees will be taught for all age divisions. Please contact PYSA for the date and time these classes will be held.

The fall league will consist of the following age groups:

U5  No Goalie	 Size 3 ball        U10	Goalie		 Size 4 ball
U6  No Goalie    Size 3 ball        U12 Goalie		 Size 4 ball
U8  Goalie       Size 3 ball        
          ****U14 Goalie Size 5 ball(Co-ed) ******
          ****U19 (High School) Goalie  Size 5 ball(Co-ed)*****
Games will be played on Saturday mornings and Monday nights. The U19 division will be played Saturday evenings at 7:00 pm.


Parents are typically responsible for:

1.  Preparing snacks and drinks based on the coaches schedule. Names will be assigned randomly.
 

2.  Assist when needed as a Line Judge. (except Div. 7 & 8-U6 & U5– no goal keepers).
 

3.  Assist the coach in making phone calls to the team when needed

(Practice cancellations/changes, picture reminders, etc.)
 

4.  Be a positive role model during games. Please remember that even our referees are volunteers and they are doing the best they can. Without them, we would have to referee our own kids' games.

 

When you are scheduled to provide food you might want to ask the other parents if there are any foods that should be avoided. (Such as nuts, strawberries, etc.)



* Players should be at the field 15 minutes before the game is scheduled. Parents and spectators should remain on the sideline opposite the players teams. No person is allowed to stand near or behind the goal area.

**Coaches, parents and spectators are not to argue with the referees during or after the game. If you have a disagreement with a referee, you may discuss it with your coach. Your coach may approach the referee or a board member after the game to discuss(not argue) the matter. Referees are to be treated with respect at ALL times. Keep in mind that ALL referees are VOLUNTEERS. They do not get paid to give their time and effort to ensure that all the children have a fun soccer experience.


*Each parent is required to sign the Kid Zone Parent Pledge and abide by it during the season. PYSA asks that parents encourage and praise all players. Negative remarks to any player are not allowed. We ask that parents set good examples of sportsmanship during the season.

These are just some things you can do to help both your child’s coach and the Pedernales Youth Soccer program.

Thanks again for volunteering – we appreciate your help!

 

 

Our phone number is 990-PYSA (990-7972)
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