Divisions/Leagues
Subscribe to our Newsletter| Divisions |
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| 5-6 |
| 7-8 Year Old League |
| 9-11 |
| 12-14 |
| 8-12 Girls League |
| 7-8 Year Old League Teams | Coach |
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| Bobcats | Tolga Yayalar |
| Dragons | Scott Ross |
| Lions | Kubilay Oner |
| Strikers | Cenk Dogancioglu |
Just a reminder to check this weekends schedule (29 April) and times, since we are on Week 2.
Home team wears (red) and away team (blue).
AYSL SOCCER LEAGUE VALUES/POLICIES (overall)
AYSL is a league focused on 4 things: Fun, Friends, Sportsmanship, and Soccer. The #1 goal is for the players to enjoy the game, but making new friends, learning the game, and demonstrating sportsmanship are just as important. With these values in mind, AYSL has the following general policies and rules that apply to most age groups.
1. Teams will be chosen based on fairness and should be done in a way that spreads out the ages and skill levels between all the teams. League Coordinators and Coaches will make every effort to prevent disparities between teams and should strive for balanced competition in the league (references “E” and “J” below for more details).
2. Competition is important for the enjoyment and development of the players, but sportsmanship and teamwork is just as important. Disrespect for referees, coaches, or other players will not be tolerated. Players and Coaches will shake hands after the games and respect all decisions made by the referee. Those players and friends/family members who do not comply will be removed from the game and habitual offenders will be removed from the league.
3. Players and coaches should arrive at the field ready to practice with their coaches/team at a place designated by their coaches 30 minutes prior to the game for training and organization. Practice will not take place on the fields where games are ongoing, but may take place elsewhere (e.g. volleyball area by the pavilion, smaller grass field by the tennis courts).
4. Games will start and finish on time. Games will not be extended to accommodate late starts (references “B” an “G” below for more details).
5. Coaches are the backbone of the league and should take responsibility for their teams. Coaches should communicate regularly with the league coordinators and their teams through email.
6. League coordinators are responsible for creating the schedule of games and recording the scores on the website. The standings at the end of the season will be utilized when drawing up the end of season tournament.
7. The league works best when there are two coaches per team. This allows for continuity when one coach is not available for a game. Parents should volunteer whenever possible to serve as an assistant coach. Coaches are responsible for ensuring that someone will be available to coach the team each week.
8. Players should play in their age group unless extraordinary circumstances exist. League Coordinators and Coaches will evaluate all players for the first two weeks and recommend that players whose size, skill level, and maturity warrant it are moved up to the next age group.
9. Volunteer referees will referee games for 9-11, 12-14, and 8-12 age groups if at all possible. Coaches and parents should be available to referee games on an as needed basis.
7-8 YEAR OLD LEAGUE SPECIFIC RULES (specific)
A. SPORTSMANSHIP: Competition is important for the enjoyment and development of the players, but sportsmanship and teamwork is just as important. Disrespect for coaches or other players will not be tolerated. Those players and friends/family members who do not comply will be removed from the game and habitual offenders will be removed from the league.
B. SEASON: The season begins on 15 April 17 with a camp day (payment for registration and uniforms; skills clinic), in which all players should participate. There will be 6 weeks of regular games beginning on 22 Apr 17. There are no games on 27 May 17. The end of season tournament/pizza party will take place on 10 Jun 17.
C. PARENT/GUARDIAN: A parent or guardian must be present and available during the entire practice and game, in case their child needs them (e.g. medical issue). After the game, it is important the parent or guardian take custody of the child, since the coaches have other obligations to fulfill.
D. EQUIPMENT: Players ideally will have cleats and must have shin guards. They will not be allowed to play without the proper equipment and will be checked prior to the match.
E. TEAM MAKEUP: Teams will be assembled initially based on age and gender. After the first game or two, some players may be moved to ensure a fair distribution of skill level amongst the teams. Players will not be arbitrarily moved unless it is to ensure family members can play on the same team.
F. AGE AND MOVING TO 9-11 LEAGUE: This is the 7-8 year old league. Players will play in their age group unless extraordinary circumstances exist. Thus, children turning 7 during the season can play in this league. Parents whose children turn 9 during the season may request their child move to the 9-11 league. On a few occasions, if the parent, child, and the 7-8 AND 9-11 league coordinators agree that a child clearly demonstrates the size, skill level, and maturity to play in the 9-11 league they may be moved.
G. START TIMES: There will be two start times, since we only have 2 fields (4 teams at a time) and 6 teams. Thus, parents must check the AYSL website weekly to ensure their children show up on time. Players should plan to be on the lower soccer field each week ten minutes before the start time of their practice (game follows) in uniform, with their shin guards and socks, and a water bottle ready to begin. In other words:
1. Time slots for the two earlier games (4 teams):
- Show: 1050
- Practice: 1100 - 1120
- Game: 1125 – 1215
2. Time slots for the two later games (2 teams):
- Show: 1210
- Practice: 1220 - 1240
- Game: 1245 – 1335
If possible, players should bring a soccer ball with their surname written on it since balls are in limited supply and many children have similar looking soccer balls.
H. DURATION: Games will consist of two 20-minute halves with a 10-minute break in between. During the games, the clock will continue to run.
I. PLAYERS REQUIRED: Teams should play 6 vs. 6 with a goalie, thus, there will be a total of 7 players on the field for a given team. The goalie will wear gloves and a different color jersey provided by AYSL. Teams without 7 players may play with 6 but will forfeit. If one team is short of the required 7 players, the league coordinator can take players from a team that has more than 7 in order to play the game and maximize participation. The coach giving up the players may choose which players to give to the deficient team. The team needing the players will be marked as losing (forfeit) that week’s game.
J. BLOW OUT MINIMIZATION: Coaches should recognize early if their team is going to dominate. If so, start doing the things necessary early on to avoid excessive goal differential versus waiting until an excessive goal differential exists. Thus, if a team is beating ahead by 3 or more goals, then their coach should implement one of the below measures successfully used in other leagues or one they consider appropriate, since it is in the interest of all participants to experience the game and learn (e.g. respect, value of teamwork):
1. Impose restrictions. If you have a dominant player and the other
team isn’t able to present a suitable defense, impose a two- or three-touch limit on this player (or all your players) so that they have to rely on passing and movement off the ball (instead of solo dribbling efforts) to score more goals.
2. Focus on possession. You can require your players to complete a minimum number of consecutive passes before they are permitted to score. Again, this will force your players to do more passing and off-ball movement to succeed, and will make scoring more difficult since your opponent will now have more time for players to recover defensively.
3. Emphasize defensive responsibilities. Set a goal to “preserve the shutout” or to “not allow any more goals” by your opponent. Since players tend to relax (or become outright lazy) on defense when they have a comfortable lead, these types of goals can be timely reminders of the habits you desire from your team.
4. Put your Non-scorers up front. Take advantage of this time to allow some of your other players to get a goal.
5. Switch your goalie. Put in someone that normally doesn’t play goal to give them the experience. Don’t just put in your back-up, second best keeper – put in someone else. Nothing erases a goal differential and boasts the opposing team’s morale like a couple of goals.
K. Coaches will be responsible for refereeing and coaching their teams during the game UNLESS volunteer referees are available to assist. If a parent/guardian desires to provide a coach feedback, it should take place before or after the game in a constructive manner.
L. Off-sides will not be called.
M. Slide tackling is not allowed and will result in a change of possession.
N. No jewelry is allowed during play and should be removed prior to taking the field. This will be checked prior to the match.
O. If a game ends in a tie AND time allows, sudden death penalty shots (shootout with 9 players shooting per team) will be taken to determine the outcome. If time does not allow, then the game will be recorded as a tie.
P. Each team will play 2 games during the end of season tournament. The two teams with the best record will play the teams with the worst record in the first games. The two winning teams will then play for the championship of the division and the losers will play for third and fourth place. The games will be abbreviated during the tournament as required based on time available on the field.
Home team wears (red) and away team (blue).
AYSL SOCCER LEAGUE VALUES/POLICIES (overall)
AYSL is a league focused on 4 things: Fun, Friends, Sportsmanship, and Soccer. The #1 goal is for the players to enjoy the game, but making new friends, learning the game, and demonstrating sportsmanship are just as important. With these values in mind, AYSL has the following general policies and rules that apply to most age groups.
1. Teams will be chosen based on fairness and should be done in a way that spreads out the ages and skill levels between all the teams. League Coordinators and Coaches will make every effort to prevent disparities between teams and should strive for balanced competition in the league (references “E” and “J” below for more details).
2. Competition is important for the enjoyment and development of the players, but sportsmanship and teamwork is just as important. Disrespect for referees, coaches, or other players will not be tolerated. Players and Coaches will shake hands after the games and respect all decisions made by the referee. Those players and friends/family members who do not comply will be removed from the game and habitual offenders will be removed from the league.
3. Players and coaches should arrive at the field ready to practice with their coaches/team at a place designated by their coaches 30 minutes prior to the game for training and organization. Practice will not take place on the fields where games are ongoing, but may take place elsewhere (e.g. volleyball area by the pavilion, smaller grass field by the tennis courts).
4. Games will start and finish on time. Games will not be extended to accommodate late starts (references “B” an “G” below for more details).
5. Coaches are the backbone of the league and should take responsibility for their teams. Coaches should communicate regularly with the league coordinators and their teams through email.
6. League coordinators are responsible for creating the schedule of games and recording the scores on the website. The standings at the end of the season will be utilized when drawing up the end of season tournament.
7. The league works best when there are two coaches per team. This allows for continuity when one coach is not available for a game. Parents should volunteer whenever possible to serve as an assistant coach. Coaches are responsible for ensuring that someone will be available to coach the team each week.
8. Players should play in their age group unless extraordinary circumstances exist. League Coordinators and Coaches will evaluate all players for the first two weeks and recommend that players whose size, skill level, and maturity warrant it are moved up to the next age group.
9. Volunteer referees will referee games for 9-11, 12-14, and 8-12 age groups if at all possible. Coaches and parents should be available to referee games on an as needed basis.
7-8 YEAR OLD LEAGUE SPECIFIC RULES (specific)
A. SPORTSMANSHIP: Competition is important for the enjoyment and development of the players, but sportsmanship and teamwork is just as important. Disrespect for coaches or other players will not be tolerated. Those players and friends/family members who do not comply will be removed from the game and habitual offenders will be removed from the league.
B. SEASON: The season begins on 15 April 17 with a camp day (payment for registration and uniforms; skills clinic), in which all players should participate. There will be 6 weeks of regular games beginning on 22 Apr 17. There are no games on 27 May 17. The end of season tournament/pizza party will take place on 10 Jun 17.
C. PARENT/GUARDIAN: A parent or guardian must be present and available during the entire practice and game, in case their child needs them (e.g. medical issue). After the game, it is important the parent or guardian take custody of the child, since the coaches have other obligations to fulfill.
D. EQUIPMENT: Players ideally will have cleats and must have shin guards. They will not be allowed to play without the proper equipment and will be checked prior to the match.
E. TEAM MAKEUP: Teams will be assembled initially based on age and gender. After the first game or two, some players may be moved to ensure a fair distribution of skill level amongst the teams. Players will not be arbitrarily moved unless it is to ensure family members can play on the same team.
F. AGE AND MOVING TO 9-11 LEAGUE: This is the 7-8 year old league. Players will play in their age group unless extraordinary circumstances exist. Thus, children turning 7 during the season can play in this league. Parents whose children turn 9 during the season may request their child move to the 9-11 league. On a few occasions, if the parent, child, and the 7-8 AND 9-11 league coordinators agree that a child clearly demonstrates the size, skill level, and maturity to play in the 9-11 league they may be moved.
G. START TIMES: There will be two start times, since we only have 2 fields (4 teams at a time) and 6 teams. Thus, parents must check the AYSL website weekly to ensure their children show up on time. Players should plan to be on the lower soccer field each week ten minutes before the start time of their practice (game follows) in uniform, with their shin guards and socks, and a water bottle ready to begin. In other words:
1. Time slots for the two earlier games (4 teams):
- Show: 1050
- Practice: 1100 - 1120
- Game: 1125 – 1215
2. Time slots for the two later games (2 teams):
- Show: 1210
- Practice: 1220 - 1240
- Game: 1245 – 1335
If possible, players should bring a soccer ball with their surname written on it since balls are in limited supply and many children have similar looking soccer balls.
H. DURATION: Games will consist of two 20-minute halves with a 10-minute break in between. During the games, the clock will continue to run.
I. PLAYERS REQUIRED: Teams should play 6 vs. 6 with a goalie, thus, there will be a total of 7 players on the field for a given team. The goalie will wear gloves and a different color jersey provided by AYSL. Teams without 7 players may play with 6 but will forfeit. If one team is short of the required 7 players, the league coordinator can take players from a team that has more than 7 in order to play the game and maximize participation. The coach giving up the players may choose which players to give to the deficient team. The team needing the players will be marked as losing (forfeit) that week’s game.
J. BLOW OUT MINIMIZATION: Coaches should recognize early if their team is going to dominate. If so, start doing the things necessary early on to avoid excessive goal differential versus waiting until an excessive goal differential exists. Thus, if a team is beating ahead by 3 or more goals, then their coach should implement one of the below measures successfully used in other leagues or one they consider appropriate, since it is in the interest of all participants to experience the game and learn (e.g. respect, value of teamwork):
1. Impose restrictions. If you have a dominant player and the other
team isn’t able to present a suitable defense, impose a two- or three-touch limit on this player (or all your players) so that they have to rely on passing and movement off the ball (instead of solo dribbling efforts) to score more goals.
2. Focus on possession. You can require your players to complete a minimum number of consecutive passes before they are permitted to score. Again, this will force your players to do more passing and off-ball movement to succeed, and will make scoring more difficult since your opponent will now have more time for players to recover defensively.
3. Emphasize defensive responsibilities. Set a goal to “preserve the shutout” or to “not allow any more goals” by your opponent. Since players tend to relax (or become outright lazy) on defense when they have a comfortable lead, these types of goals can be timely reminders of the habits you desire from your team.
4. Put your Non-scorers up front. Take advantage of this time to allow some of your other players to get a goal.
5. Switch your goalie. Put in someone that normally doesn’t play goal to give them the experience. Don’t just put in your back-up, second best keeper – put in someone else. Nothing erases a goal differential and boasts the opposing team’s morale like a couple of goals.
K. Coaches will be responsible for refereeing and coaching their teams during the game UNLESS volunteer referees are available to assist. If a parent/guardian desires to provide a coach feedback, it should take place before or after the game in a constructive manner.
L. Off-sides will not be called.
M. Slide tackling is not allowed and will result in a change of possession.
N. No jewelry is allowed during play and should be removed prior to taking the field. This will be checked prior to the match.
O. If a game ends in a tie AND time allows, sudden death penalty shots (shootout with 9 players shooting per team) will be taken to determine the outcome. If time does not allow, then the game will be recorded as a tie.
P. Each team will play 2 games during the end of season tournament. The two teams with the best record will play the teams with the worst record in the first games. The two winning teams will then play for the championship of the division and the losers will play for third and fourth place. The games will be abbreviated during the tournament as required based on time available on the field.
