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Parent involvement is essential for program success and player enjoyment. Each
team needs two coaches (one head and one assistant) and a team parent. Each game (U8 and above) needs a referee. Each week
over 200 individuals volunteer their time to make game day possible for our children. AYSO
volunteering is about many people doing something and not a few people doing everything. Help to make our program the best
it can be for all OUR players. Parents, Please Volunteer!
Use the links below
Kids Zone Parent Pledge (Spanish)
Click on the links below to learn more.
AYSO OFFICIAL RULES FOR SHORT-SIDED GAMES
To learn about AYSO divisional guidelines please click here.
Volunteering with Region 372 Thank you immensely
for taking the time to volunteer your time to provide an opportunity for hundreds of children to participate in REGION 372
soccer. AYSO NATIONAL requires EVERY VOLUNTEER, on an annual basis (that’s every year), to complete
a Volunteer Application Form. All “new” Volunteers (those not yet assigned an AYSO ID# and listed
as a prior volunteer in EAYSO) must also have the Regional CVPA (Child and Volunteer Protection Advocate) verify, in person,
a valid Photo Identification. Volunteer Application Forms can be completed two ways: 1) At WWW.EAYSO.ORG
and completing and printing TWO COPIES of the form; or 2) by completing the carbon-copy triplicate form provided by the Region.
Any “New” Volunteers then meet in person with the CVPA, and have a photo ID verified. (Various
dates published at region web page, including player registration days.) Returning Volunteers may sign and
date their completed form and mail it to: AYSO Region 372, Amy Will, CVPA, PO Box 783, Mundelein, IL 60060. (Do Not Mail if
you are a New Volunteer.) If you have questions please email from our contact page. WWW.EAYSO.ORG
INSTRUCTIONS (ADULT VOLUNTEER) QUICK INSTRUCTIONS 1.
GO TO http://WWW.EAYSO.ORG at a computer with a printer. 2. Follow the simple instructions after the “AYSO Volunteer” button. 3.
Print two copies of the application form when prompted. (See
#9 below.) Finish. 4. Bring or mail both signed and dated forms to the region CVPA for photo ID verification. “New”
volunteers must submit forms in person to CVPA. Youth volunteers may register on-line at WWW.EAYSO.Org, or complete the triplicate Youth Volunteer
application Form available from the CVPA, VIP Director or the Referee Administrator. Forms must then be submitted to the CVPA,
including PARENT’S SIGNATURE. NOTE: ALL Youth Volunteers must at all times carry in their possession their
copy of the Youth Volunteer Application Form while serving as a volunteer.
AYSO VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM (REQUIRED ANNUALLY)YOUTH
VOLUNTEER INSTRUCTIONS
Be an AYSO volunteer! How much time is required? We have jobs
to suit all schedules and talents - see list below. Time commitment can be as little as a few hours on one day; some jobs
can be done at home. How do I sign up? All individuals who volunteer in any capacity must submit a volunteer
application. Parents are asked to submit this application at annual registration in May. To do so: How much
time is required? We have jobs to suit all schedules and talents
- see list below. Time commitment can be as little as a few hours on one day; some jobs can be done at home. How do I sign up?
All individuals who volunteer in any capacity must submit a volunteer application. Parents are asked to submit
this application at annual registration in May. To do so:
Why? Because we can't survive without you. AYSO Region 372 is an all-volunteer
organization - the fees we charge pay strictly for uniforms, equipment, and other expenses. Organizing a soccer program
for 750 kids is an enormous undertaking made possible only through the dedicated efforts of people like you. All households
with a child in the program are asked to provide one volunteer. Volunteers without a child in the program are also
welcome.
Bring both copies
of the application plus your driver's license or state photo ID to registration in person. ALTERNATIVE: Another adult in your household
can bring in your forms if they have your driver's license or state photo ID to confirm your signature (photocopy OK).
Descriptions of Positions: Coach.
Time commitment: 3-4 hrs/wk during season. A coach participates on game days, holds team practices, teaches game fundamentals
to the players, and helps players develop good sportsmanship. Attends fall division meeting, spring coach meeting, coach training,
and weekly practices and games. You don't need to have played soccer or know much about it in order to coach. Particularly
at the lower levels, many coaches learn the game along with their kids. Assistant coach. Time commitment:
2-3 hrs/wk during season. The assistant coach assists the coach at practices and games and stands in for the coach when necessary.
Attends coach training, fall division meeting, spring coach meeting, and weekly practices and games. Referee. Time
commitment: 1-3 hours on game day. The referee arbitrates games, helping players understand why an infraction or penalty is
called. At younger levels, referees may show the proper way to do throw-ins, corner kicks, and goal kicks, etc. Attends referee
training and one annual referee meeting. Youth referee. Same duties as referee. Youth referees are players or
youth age 10 and up. Can use this experience to meet school community service requirements. Team parent. Time
commitment: 2-3 hours in August and April. The team parent coordinates the snack schedule and otherwise assists the coach
and assistant coach, e.g., distributing uniforms, picking up trophies or picture orders, etc. Division Coordinator.
Time commitment: 2-3 hours in August and April. The division administrator is the board liaison to the coaches. Organizes
the fall and spring coach meetings, and other division tasks as necessary. Field management. Time commitment:
3+ hours in August and April, 1+ hour in November and June. Help plan field layout in late summer; stripe fields before season
begins; refresh lines in early AM on game days. Registration Assistant. Time commitment: 3-4 hours in
April, May and June. Tasks include: Data management. Time commitment: 3-4 hours in May or June. Assist with entering,
checking and reconciling data in office database. Allied with post-registration day work. Special events.
Volunteers assist with: Equipment
management. Time commitment: 3-4 hours in August, November, April, and June. Retrieve goals and other equipment
from storage at the beginning of each season; return to storage at end of season; take inventory of equipment as needed. Statistician.
Time commitment: 1 hrs/wk during season. Collect weekly games cards and input game data used by division administrators for
team balancing and game scheduling. Work with data management volunteers.
AYSO 372 Parents Code
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Philosophy of Positive Soccer
- Do not force an unwilling child to participate in sports.
- Remember children are involved in organized sports for their enjoyment not yours.
- Teach your child always to play by the rules.
- Teach your child that hard work and honest effort are often more important than a victory.
- Help your child toward skill improvement and good sportsmanship in every game. Your child will then be a winner even in defeat.
- Do not ridicule or yell at your child for making a mistake or for losing a game.
- Set a good example. Children learn best by example.
- Applaud good plays by your team and members of the opposing team.
- Do not publicly question the referee's judgment and never their honesty.
- Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from youth sporting activities. Foul language does not belong on the soccer field.
- Volunteer your help and services to the best of your capability. Every bit counts and the success of AYSO in Mundelein is counting on you.
Recognize the value and importance of volunteer coaches, referees, and officials and give them their due respect. Without them, there would be no AYSO soccer.
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