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Kids Zone
In recent months, the national media has focused on the negative, even violent, behavior of players, coaches and parents involved in youth sports. In a proactive effort to counteract this trend of violence, AYSO is initiating a program called Kids Zone.
(Read about the history of Kids Zone here.) As part of AYSO's education agenda, Kids Zone is a dynamic program targeted to eliminate negative sideline behavior. It is aimed toward producing a thoroughly positive impact on everyone involved in youth soccer. To execute this program, four basic elements are involved:
1. The Badge. This is a pin-on button bearing the program's logo. This will be worn by program supporters at games, and will serve as a reminder of the importance of positive sideline behavior.
2. The Sign. A large sideline, which lists positive behavior standards, will be posted at the entrance of participating fields. Parents and spectators who will abide by these standards are welcome -- all others are not.
3. The Pledge. We will request AYSO parents to sign a pledge that holds them to the Kids Zone standards.
4. The Video. This is a 12 minute documentary that introduces AYSO's principles and its Kids Zone action plan to new participants. Viewers will also watch a parent intervene to change another parent's negative behavior.
In order to make this program work, we need your help!
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No Dogs Allowed!
They may be cute, but they do not belong at the school! This is a School District policy and we will enforce it.
AYSO's five philosophies separate us from the pack:
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Everyone Plays -
Our program'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. (Region 1513 - kids come to play and have fun, it is our promise that we will do everything to make this happen.) |
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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. (Region 1513 - We always do our best to ensure teams are balanced and fair. |
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Open Registration -
Our program is open to all children between 4-1/2 and 19 years of age who want to register and play soccer. Interest and enthusiasm are the only criteria for playing. (Region 1513 - All kids that register during the set registration dates will play; regardless of race, nationality, religion, or physical ability.) |
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Positive Coaching-
Encouragement of player effort provides for greater enjoyment by the players and ultimately leads to better-skilled and better-motivated players. (Region 1513 - We strive to ensure our coaches make soccer fun; positive coaching/training is always priority #1.) |
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Good Sportsmanship -
We strive to create a positive environment based on mutual respect rather than win-at-all-costs attitude, and our program is designed to instill good sportsmanship in every facet of AYSO. (Region 1513 - Sportsmanship starts with the coach and parents and is taught to our children through example. We take sportsmanship very seriously we hope you do as well.)
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