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The 05/06 AYSO
TARRYTOWN/SLEEPy HOLLOW
Soccer Yearbook
The Talk of the Town!
The following companies have
contributed to this year’s
AYSO Tarrytown/Sleepy Hollow
Soccer Yearbook.
PLEASE PATRONIZE THEM
AS THEY SUPPORT YOUR
AYSO REGION!
Brought to you by
credits
advertisers index
Publisher
YouthPRO
Photography
Sportography
Art Director
Jeff Powell
Graphic Design
J. Powell, John Martin
Contributing Editor
Christina Alexander
Editor
Jared Elliot
Production Coordinator
Steve Silver
Senior Writer
Mike Winter
Copy Editor
Terry Cooper
Fund Raising
Mark Reed
Ad Copy & Receivables
Joe Nash
The AYSO Tarrytown/Sleepy Hollow Soccer Yearbook is
published annually by YouthPRO Organization. All Advertisements
and yearbook content are supplied by the client to the publisher.
The publisher assumes no responsibility in any part for the content,
including errors or omissions therein. Advertisers are responsible
for their own claims and YouthPRO Organization is not responsible for any misinterpretations by any of our advertisers. Copyright
2006 by YouthPRO Organization. All rights reserved. Reproduction, in whole or part, without permission is strictly prohibited.
The publisher is not responsible for return of unsolicited material.
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A.C. Realty Associates
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Allstate Insurance Company
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Celtic Corner
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Constantine Law Firm
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EB Games
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Germanischer Lloyd “USA,” Inc.
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JP Doyles Restaurant & Public House
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AD INDEX
Knapp McCarthy Taxi
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Les Von Losberg, CLU, ChFC
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M.J. Comas Co. Inc. Insurance
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Mickey’s Automotive
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Modular Molding Co.
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Paris Interiors, Inc.
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Sleepy Hollow Automotive, Inc.
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Sunset Cove
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Tarrytown Chiropractic
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Vieira Inc.
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his is the second annual AYSO yearbook for region 220, Tarrytown/Sleepy Hollow, NY. We thank the
companies advertising in this yearbook, for making this possible at no expense to our region. We
also thank the village officials, for their support through the Recreation Department of each village,
and the cooperation of the Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow and Pocantico School Systems. And of course
thanks to all our volunteers! We do have a lot of information on our website www.aysotarrytown.
com, but not everyone reads that or always has a computer readily available. This yearbook will end
up on a coffee table and you pick it up and read more details about what AYSO has to offer and use
it as a photobook and a parent handbook and become involved!
Peter van der Heijden
Regional Commissioner
AYSO region 220 Tarrytown/Sleepy Hollow, NY
AYSO
AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization) was founded in 1964 in
Torrance, California (near Los Angeles) with about 125 enthusiastic players.
Over the past 42 years, we’ve become a vibrant national organization with
about 700,000 players, ages 4-18, and 250,000 volunteer coaches, referees
and administrators and a staff of 60. AYSO is a nonprofit corporation,
organized under the laws of the State of California. Unlike other youth
organizations, AYSO is a single corporation, one legal entity and each
region is a component of such corporation.
Vision Statement: to provide world class youth soccer programs that enrich
children’s lives.
Mission Statement: to develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs
which promote a fun, family environment based on the five AYSO
philosophies (EBOPS):
• Everyone Plays: we want kids to play soccer, so we mandate that every
player on every team must play at least half of every game.
• Balanced Teams: we require every region at the start of each season to
set up teams as evenly as possible. It’s more fun when teams are of equal
ability.
• Open Registration: our programs are open to all children ages 4-18 who
want to play soccer. Interest and enthusiasm are the only requirements for
playing.
• Positive Coaching: we train and encourage our coaches to make the
extra effort to understand and offer positive, instructional, encouraging help
to our players, rather than use negative criticism. This approach builds a
positive team spirit.
• Good Sportsmanship: we want to create a positive environment based
upon mutual respect, rather than a win-at-all-costs attitude. All of our
programs are designed to instill good sportsmanship in our kids and our
volunteers (win and loose with grace).
AYSO Experience:
• grow the AYSO culture
• provide achievable, progressive goals
• communicate expectations
• be a proper role model
• impart knowledge and skill
• ensure success
The basic community program is the Region and the volunteer staff
members are encouraged to organize their regions to best suit the needs of
their community. Each of the over 1,000 Regions are headed by a Regional
Commissioner (RC) who, with the help of a Regional Board (a minimum
of a RC, Safety Director, Treasurer, Coach Administrator (CA), Referee
Administrator (RA) and a Child & Volunteer Protection Advocate (CVPA),
conducts the region within the framework of AYSO’s Five Philosophies,
Rules and Regulations, and By-laws. A Region may have as few as 200
players or as many as 5,000 players grouped into girls and boys divisions
based on age.
Several bordering regions comprise an Area headed by an Area Director
(AD) who is responsible for the performance and growth of the Area. Area
3T is Westchester, NY, with 18 regions and over 10,000 players and the AD
is our own Jordan Becker.
Several bordering areas comprise a Section headed by a Section Director
(SD) who is responsible for the general welfare and administration of a
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Section. A Section may cover several states, an entire state or a portion of
a state. There are no such things as “state associations” in AYSO. Section
3 is CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI and VT, with 45,000 players and the SD is
our own Bill Hummell.
Governing the overall organization is the National Board of Directors
(NBOD). RC’s, AD’s, SD’s and National Board Members serve as executive
members with voting rights.
The AYSO National Support Center & Training Center (NSTC) in
Hawthorne, California (near Los Angeles) works closely with all executive
members, sections, areas and regions providing many vital services:
computerized registration (www.eAYSO.org), training of field and
administrative staff, liability and accident insurance, organization-wide
communications, annual section meeting support, and much more.
What to expect from your region:
• A fun soccer experience for your child during games and practices.
• Coaches and referees who understand and support the AYSO
Philosophies.
• Technical training for coaches and referees.
• Caring volunteers who manage the “business” of the Region.
• A national organization for support and guidance.
• Fiscal responsibility via a financial statement published yearly.
Region 220
We are Region 220, Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow, started 27 years ago in
1979. Our region currently has 700 players (mostly from Tarrytown, Sleepy
Hollow and Pocantico Hills), 130 volunteer coaches and referees and a
board of 27.
AYSO divides teams into eight age specific divisions, ranging from U-5 (age
under 5, or from 4 to 5) to U-19 (age under 19, or from 16 to 19), plus a
VIP team for special needs players. In our Region, teams are separated by
gender, except in U-16 and VIP, which are currently co-ed. Following AYSO
policy, all of our teams are “balanced” to promote even competition. Players
are evaluated by their coaches towards the end of the season, and these
evaluations are used to help balance the teams for the next year. We do not
have “drafts” or allow coaches to choose their teams. If requested, a coach
or assistant coach will be permitted to coach his or her own child. Teams
are balanced through the use of the AYSO registration software, that uses
only the player’s age and rating by the previous coach if the child played last
year. Each team plays two seasons. The first season starts in the fall, and
teams usually play a full schedule of 8 games from September to November.
We resume, with the same teams, in the spring and play another 8 games
from April to June. Each fall teams are reconstituted, as some players will
move up to the next division. Players may request to be on the same team
as a friend, and while efforts will be made to satisfy these requests, we
cannot guarantee them.
The AYSO Extra Program is to provide additional opportunities for players
to play soccer. We recognize that not all players who desire to play in the
Extra Program can be accommodated, and we have designed guidelines
to attempt, as best as possible, to create a fair selection process, that is as
inclusive as possible. Although we recognize that as a general matter, Extra
Program games are often played at a higher skill level than Core Program
games and are often more competitive than Core Program games, our
Region believes that it is important not to lose sight of AYSO’s philosophies
and principles in the operation of our Extra Program. We reaffirm the
position that the Core Program is the bedrock of our Region, and that the
Extra Program is, as its name makes clear, “Extra”. Extra Program games
are normally played at 4pm on Saturday.
Registration
Registration days for the Fall 2006-Spring 2007 season (FS2006) are
April 29, 2006 (11-2 at Sleepy Hollow HS Cafeteria) and May 13, 2006
(11-2 WI Cafeteria). The early registration fees are $85 for the first
child, $65 for additional children (this is our first raise in 6 years.) After
May 31, 2006 the fees are $110 for the first child, $90 for additional
children. After June 30, 2006 the regular fees apply of $135 for the first
child, $105 for additional children, and waiting lists are possible. We want
to force you to sign up early, which guarantees your children a spot on a
team, and makes scheduling easier. We want to grow our reserves rather
than tap into it, purchase more equipment, continue the paid coach trainers,
and enable more volunteers to attend the section and national meetings.
The fee includes the team shirt, shorts and socks and two seasons of a
great soccer experience. The AYSO Parent Information Evening June 6
at 7:30pm at the Tarrytown Senior Center, is mandatory for all new soccer
parents, open to anyone interested in: “Everything you always wanted to
know about AYSO, but were afraid to ask.”
Needed at registration are a completed registration form, proof of birthday
(for new players), check (made out to “AYSO Tarrytown”) or cash, size of the
child’s uniform (YX, YS, YM, YL, AS, AM, AL, XL).
For new players: blank registration forms are available, or register on-line
at www.eAYSO.org and print and bring 3 signed copies of the completed
form. For returning players: your info is still in www.eAYSO.org , as you
entered it last year. Contact the Registrar for registration outside the 2
registration days (see www.aysotarrytown.com).
Age Guide: age as of 7/31/2006:
U-19 Born between 8/1/87 and 7/31/90
U-16 Born between 8/1/90 and 7/31/92
U-14 Born between 8/1/92 and 7/31/94
U-12 Born between 8/1/94 and 7/31/96
U-10 Born between 8/1/96 and 7/31/98
U-8 Born between 8/1/98 and 7/31/00
U-6 Born between 8/1/00 and 7/31/01
U-5 Born between 8/1/01 and 7/31/02 (the minimum age is 4; born before
at 7/31/02)
Refund Policy. If for some reason you need to withdraw, AYSO will refund
100% before the team selection (6/30/06), 50% before the season starts
and 0% after the season starts (9/1/06).
Scholarships are available, as well as a chance to make a tax-deductible
contribution to the Scholarship-Fund. Please contact the Regional
Commissioner for further information.
Our region reserves the right to close some or all age groups after the team
selection on June 30, 2006, to prevent teams from becoming too large and
the overall quality of the program from suffering.
Any child that registers and plays in the Fall 2006, is automatically registered
for the Spring 2007 season.
If your child plays in the Spring 2006 season only, the fee is $60.
During registration donate your used cleats for the cleat exchange
program (and buy a used pair for a suggested donation of $5) and donate
used uniforms for our “La Pampa” project in Argentina.
Uniform
The uniform consists of a team shirt, shorts and socks; to be used for both
the fall and spring season. Shin-guards are mandatory during practices and
games (inside the socks). Soft-cleated soccer shoes are recommended (or
sneakers; no baseball or metal cleats).
For practice wear any soccer outfit (and bring a water bottle); for games
wear the team uniform. If it is cold or windy, dress accordingly and have
layers under the uniform. Have an extra layer to add during half time and
after the game.
Eyeglasses are allowed, just be sure that they are made of shatterproof
glass or plastic, alternatively, have your child wear eyeglasses with a
protective mask. Players should not wear anything that can be dangerous
to themselves or other players: cast, splint, any kind of jewelry, ornamental
hairstuff etc. Tape a medical bracelet. Ball size: #3 for U-6; #4 for U-8 through
U-12 and VIP; #5 for U-14 through U-19.
Practice
Practice schedules and Field directions are on the website (check for
changes). Please arrive early and notify a coach when your child is not able
to attend a practice.
The U-5, U-6 and VIP teams conduct a practice followed by a game on
Saturdays. For all other divisions, practices are generally, but not always,
held for 1 hour on Saturday mornings, with games on Sunday afternoons.
Bring your own water bottle (no carbonated drinks).
Remember that coaches are not babysitters or chauffeurs.
Remember that not all fields have bathroom facilities.
Coaches are free to schedule additional practices.
Please help in leaving the fields as you would like to find them, prevent
vandalism to our equipment, stay behind the spectator lines and help
coaches setting up and storing goals.
Games
Game schedules and Field directions are on the website (check for changes).
Please arrive early and notify a coach when your child is not able to attend a
game. The AYSO coaching establishment has been advocating short-sided
games in the U-5 through U-12 divisions, in which there are fewer than 11
players on a team, because the players have more involvement in each
play and more touches on the ball. U-5 and U-6 plays 3v3 (no goalie) in 4
quarters of 5 minutes; U-8 plays 5v5 (no goalie) in 2 halves of 20 minutes;
U-10 plays 7v7 in 2 halves of 25 minutes; U-12 plays 9v9 in 2 halves of 30
minutes; U-14 plays 11v11 in 2 halves of 35 minutes; U-16 plays 11v11 in
2 halves of 40 minutes; and U-19 plays 11v11 in 2 halves of 45 minutes; all
with a 5-10 minute half-time period. There will be an opportunity for player
changes at “the quarters” and each player plays at least half a game. All
games in the U-5, U-6, U-8 and VIP divisions are played “in-house”; that is,
all teams are from our Region and all games are played in either Tarrytown
or Sleepy Hollow.
Starting with U-10, approximately half of all games are played “in house”
and the rest against other teams from the Area (17 other regions in
Westchester).
Teams generally meet 20-30 minutes before kick-off time, unless specifically
told otherwise, at a place near the game field. This pre-game meeting
enables the team to warm-up properly, go over the line-ups, and discuss
the game strategy and tactics. Please help your child and your coaches by
ensuring that your child is not late for this important meeting. No matter how
late your game starts, please vacate the field on time!
The Team Parent should make a snack schedule to assign parents the
responsibility (on a rotating basis for a weekend) for bringing a jug of water
or sports drink (no carbonated drinks) with paper/plastic cups plus sliced
oranges for use at half time and after the game.
Sportsmanship: kids look to the adults for their examples. So let’s show
them good sportsmanship right from the very beginning. This means not
verbally abusing the officials, coaches or players. It is not permitted to stand
on the sides of the field that have the goals. Stay behind the spectator lines
or well behind the sidelines. We also encourage you to acknowledge the
skilled plays made by the other team, especially visiting teams. Remember
that referees and coaches are volunteering their time to help your child to
learn and to have fun. Don’t give them a hard time. Unless you are part of
the coaching staff, do not coach your kids from the sidelines. It confuses
them because the coach and assistant coaches may have told them
something different. Cheer, but don’t coach! Let the coaches coach, the
referees referee and let the players play!
Remember that not all fields have bathroom facilities.
Please help in leaving the fields as you would like to find them, prevent
vandalism to our equipment, and help coaches setting up and storing
goals.
Weather & Cancellation
It is our policy that the Commissioner or the Field Director will make the
decision to cancel games and/or practices for any given day, due to weather
and/or field conditions, for certain or all age groups. That decision is
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accessible by dialing 914-332-8456, and if feasible, on the website (www.
aysotarrytown.com). Even if the games or practices are officially NOT
cancelled, individual coaches (preferably after conferring with the opposing
coach) have the right and obligation to make the decision to cancel if the
weather is bad, after which the players should be contacted through whatever
phone-tree has been set up. The safety of the kids and potential damage to
the field should be the guiding thread, not the comfort of the spectators. For
games played out of town, coaches must contact the opposing coach to find
out if the game will be cancelled, and if so, advise the players.
Volunteer
We believe we are running a vibrant soccer program that is expanding and
improving every year. However, the more we do, the more we realize that
we can do. Not only can we always improve the existing program, we can
offer more, if we have the people to do it. Every Regional Board Member,
coach, assistant coach, team parent and referee is a volunteer. Some of our
volunteers have played soccer their entire lives and others had never kicked
a soccer ball before getting involved with AYSO. All of us do it because it is
fun and worthwhile. Your AYSO program will only improve if more members
of our community get involved. If you have interest in a Board position, let
the Board know. Volunteer to coach or referee. If you only have a little bit of
time, but want to help, we will find something useful for you to do. Become
involved!
eAYSO lists 52 volunteer functions, so there is something possible for everyone.
All volunteers will be trained and certified in their job specific and age
appropriate functions, so you don’t have to be a soccer player or know
anything about soccer to become a volunteer.
Youth Volunteers are coaches age 12 through 18 and referees age 10
through 18. There should be at least 2 years difference between a youth
coach/referee and the players they coach/referee.
Coach/Assistant Coach. Each team should have a head coach and 1
or more assistant coaches. AYSO provides the coaches with continuing
education (Safe Haven Course and Age Appropriate Courses); a net with
soccer balls, first aid kit, whistle, ball pump, goalie vest, set of assistant
referee flags, coach planner and other training materials.
Team Parent. Each team should have a team parent to assist the coach(es)
with the snack schedule, telephone tree and other team items.
Referee. Each U-8 and U-10 team should have a referee for their home
games. The region also trains referees and youth referees for all other levels
of refereeing. If you start as referee at U-8 and develop your skills as your
child does, you will have the confidence to referee older age groups. AYSO
provides the referees with continuing education (Safe Haven Course and
Age Appropriate Courses); the uniform, a red and yellow card, a whistle and
stopwatch.
The Board is the legislative body of our AYSO Region and consists of
the commissioner, assistant commissioners, treasurer, registrar, coach
administrator, referee administrator, CVPA and various other volunteers.
The Board meets regularly and the members are always willing to hear your
suggestions. Remember that all AYSO management is done by volunteers
who have other jobs and responsibilities and who have set aside a significant
chunk of their time to run a great soccer program for your children. If you
have a good idea, be prepared to help implement it.
Safe Haven
The “Safe Haven” program is designed to address the growing need for
child and volunteer protection through volunteer training, certification and
continuing education policies. It is a course that all volunteers have to attend
at least once.
The Volunteer Protection Act of 1997 states that iIn order to receive the
maximum protection provided under this law, AYSO volunteers must:
1. be properly trained and certified (Safe Haven plus job specific),
2. be properly authorized to do their job,
3. be performing their duties as laid out in their job description,
4. act within the scope of Bylaws, Policy Statements and Rules &
Regulations.
AYSO provides a continuing training program for all jobs at all levels. Our
region’s volunteers are 99% AYSO certified.
The Child and Volunteer Protection Advocate (CVPA) supports the
Regional Commissioner (RC) with the promotion and implementation of
the AYSO Safe Haven program, including the 4 main elements of volunteer
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protection. The CVPA is familiar with the Child Protection Act of 1993, the
Volunteer Protection Act of 1997, “the Good Samaritan Laws of New York
State” (Section 3000-a.1.), and New York State’s provisions for reporting of
child abuse and maltreatment (Section 413: Volunteers in New York State
are not required to report suspected child abuse). AYSO recognizes five
types of abusive behavior: emotional, physical, sexual (Megan’s Law),
neglect and ethical.
Soccer Accident Insurance (S.A.I.) Players, Coaches, Referees and other
volunteers are only insured when registered with the national office! (Note,
this is a supplementary insurance only, with a $200 deductible). An “AYSO
Incident Report Form” (to be used in the event of Injury, Incident or Property
Damage), may be obtained from the Regional Safety Coordinator or the
Commissioner and a claim must be made within 90 days of the date of
injury.
eAYSO
eAYSO (electronic-American Youth Soccer Organization) is a single
web-based application at www.eAYSO.org which unites every person
associated with AYSO: parents, players, volunteers, and staff. Each one of
us can view, edit, and submit the AYSO information that pertains to us 24/7
on a secure website. Every player and volunteer registers annually via a
registration form that bares their (parents’) signature. The current season
is FS2005 (Fall 2005/Spring 2006: August 1, 2005 till July 31st 2006). For
more information see the website www.aysotarrytown.com.
Sideline Etiquette
AYSO soccer encourages positive self-esteem, discipline, personal
responsibility, teamwork, acceptance of and learning from disappointment
and success, and perseverance. It is also an enjoyable game to watch as
well as to play. We believe that quality soccer can and should be developed
and that it can and should be fun. Therefore, the emphasis of our program
is not on who wins but how did the individuals and teams develop and did
they have fun in doing so. We want for all participants to reach their full, ageappropriate potential and to enjoy themselves in the process.
As spectators, we must all realize that the players are trying their very
best and deserve our very best in the way of support and encouragement.
Negative comments have no place on the field or on the sidelines. We
need to recognize that the effort of each player is 100% well intended
and encourage each player to maintain that effort. It is also important to
recognize all good play being demonstrated by the players, whether or not
the player is on the team you’re affiliated with.
The area off the field that the spectators occupy is on your own team’s
side, no closer than two yards from the touch-line, and between the penalty
areas. Under no circumstances will anyone be allowed behind the goal
lines. Familiarize yourself with these field markings and remain within the
area defined.
Allow the coach to be the sole source of coaching during the game, communicating tactical or technical adjustments to the players. As a coach, be sure
that your coaching during the game is limited, positive, and instructive.
Giving play by play instructions to the players thwarts their ability to put into
effect the lessons you have stressed in practices and disallows them the
opportunity to think on their feet.
The area off the field that coaches occupy is called the “technical area” and
is on your own team’s side, no closer than one yard from the touch line, and
up to ten yards from either side of the halfway line. The “technical area” is
limited to those persons who are on record and registered with the region as
the head coach and assistant coach for that team. Not only are these to be
the only persons occupying the “technical area”, they are the only persons
who may coach (give tactical or technical information) during the course of
a game.
An important aspect of the AYSO program is sportsmanship. Our children
need to experience:
• the fun of hard fought but fair competition
• winning graciously
• losing graciously
• improving one’s abilities through practice
• learning the social skills involved in becoming a member of a team, and
• acknowledging good play by teammates as well as opponents
One of the ways in which our children can learn and continue to have these
experiences is by our demonstration of good sideline behavior. Our children
learn by watching our conduct. Keep a positive outlook and demonstrate
it by supporting the coaches, the players, and the referees, in spite of any
mistakes they may make during the course of a game.
Simplified Rules of the Game
We encourage parents and other spectators to acquaint themselves with
soccer laws to better enjoy the game. For a more thorough understanding
of them, read The Laws of the Game for referees, Simplified Rules of the
Game for Coaches, or attend one of the clinics in our Region. Or check
FIFA’s Laws of the Game (www.fifa.com).
Goal. A score occurs if the ball passes under the crossbar, between the
goal posts, and all of the ball passes completely over the outside edge of
the goal line.
Throw-in. If all of the ball passes completely over the outside edge of the
touchline (sideline), the restart is a throw-in. The throw-in is taken by the
team that did not last touch the ball. An improper throw-in or a throw-in taken
from the wrong spot results in a throw-in for the opposing team.
Goal Kick. If all of the ball passes over the goal line, it was last touched by
an attacking player, and a valid goal was not scored, the restart is a goal
kick. The ball is placed in the goal area and kicked by a member of the
defending team. All attacking players must remain outside the penalty area
until the ball leaves the penalty area. A goal may be scored directly from a
goal kick, but only against the opposing team (you can’t accidentally kick the
ball into your own goal and score a goal for the opponent, because the ball
isn’t in play until it leaves the penalty box).
Corner Kick. If all of the ball passes over the goal line, it was last touched
by a defending player, and a valid goal was not scored, the restart is a
corner kick. The ball is placed in the corner arc and kicked by an attacking
player.
Drop Ball. When the game is stopped while the ball is in play, for reason
other than an infraction of the Laws, the game is restarted with a drop ball.
Penal Foul. A direct free kick is the sanction awarded at the point of
infraction for any one of the ten penal fouls. For the complete working and
understanding of these infractions you must read the actual laws of the
game. This is but an overview:
• Kicking or attempting to kick an opponent
• Tripping or attempting to trip an opponent
• Jumping at an opponent
• Violently charging an opponent
• Striking or attempting to strike an opponent
• Pushing an opponent
• Making contact with opponent before contacting the ball when making a
tackle
• Holding an opponent
• Spitting or attempting to spit at an opponent
• Deliberately handling the ball (except by goal-keeper in penalty area)
Penalty Kick. If one of the ten penal fouls is committed by the defense in
their own penalty area, the sanction awarded to the attacking team is a
penalty kick. The ball is placed on the penalty mark, the kicker is identified,
the goal-keeper is positioned on the goal-line and all other players must
remain outside the penalty area and penalty arc and not closer to the goalline than the penalty mark until the ball has been kicked. The goal-keeper
may move laterally along the goal line. Time is extended for a penalty kick
taken at the end of half-time, full-time, or over-time.
Non-Penal Foul. An indirect free kick is the sanction awarded at the point
of infraction for any non-penal foul. Again, this is an overview. The law book
must be consulted for a complete working and understanding.
• Dangerous play
• Impeding the progess of an opponent and not playing the ball
• Preventing the goal-keeper from releasing the ball
• Goal-keeper touching the ball a second time with hands after releasing it
and before it has touched any other player
• Goal-keeper touching the ball with hands after it has been deliberately
kicked to him/her by a team mate
• Goal-keeper handling a throw-in with hands
• Goal-keeper wasting time
Direct Free Kick. On a direct free kick, the ball may be kicked directly into
the opponent’s goal.
Indirect Free Kick. On an indirect free kick, the ball must touch another
player in addition to the kicker prior to a goal being scored. The referee
signals an indirect free kick by holding a hand in the air until the ball is
played or touched by another player or goes out of bounds.
Advantage. The referee applies the advantage clause to allow play to
continue if, in the opinion of the referee, the fouled team would lose their
advantage by stopping play to award them a free kick. If the referee applies
the advantage clause and the advantage which was anticipated does not
develop at that time, the referee shall penalize the original offense.
Off-side. A player is in an off-side position if he or she is nearer to the
opponents’ goal-line than the ball (i.e. in front of the ball), unless the player
is in his or her half of the field, or there are at least two opponents between
them and the goal-line. It is not an offense in itself to be in an off-side position.
A player shall only be penalized for 1. being in an off-side position if, 2. at
the moment the ball touches or is played by a teammate, he or she is, 3.
in the opinion of the referee, involved in the play by:
• interfering with play
• interfering with an opponent
• gaining an advantage by being in that position
A player shall not be declared off-side by the referee merely because of
being in an off-side position or if the ball is received directly from a goal kick,
a corner kick, or a throw-in. If a player is declared off-side, the referee shall
award an indirect free kick, which shall be taken by a player of the opposing
team from the place where the infringement occurred, unless the offense is
committed by a player in the opponents’ goal area, in which case the free
kick shall be taken from any point within the goal area.
Misconduct Resulting in a Caution (yellow card)
• Dissent with the referee’s decision by word or action
• Unsporting behavior (including removing jersey to celebrate a goal)
• Persistent infringement of the Laws of the Game
• Entering or re-entering the field of play without the referee’s permission
• Deliberately leaving the field of play without the referee’s permission
• Delaying the restart of play
• Failing to respect the required distance when play is restarted with a kick
Misconduct Resulting in a Send-off (red card)
• Violent conduct
• Serious foul play
• Abusive or foul language
• Spitting at an opponent or any other person
• Denying an opponent a goal or an obvious goal-scoring opportunity by an
offense punishable by a free kick or a penalty kick
• Guilty of a second cautionable offense after having already received a
caution
Two of the most misunderstood laws are handling the ball, and off-side. As
spectators and coaches, please refrain from helping the referee by hollering
out HANDS! or OFF SIDE! If you would like to be in a position to make
those calls, please sign up for a referee class and volunteer to officiate some
games. Otherwise, it is not useful to assist the referee with these calls.
Miscellaneous
Soccer Camp (August 7-11, 2006), Sideline Etiquette, Simplified Rules of
the Game, Laws of the Game, Regional Guidelines, Area Guidelines for
Inter-regional play, Region’s History, AYSO Academy, Fundraising, Soccer
Links, and Parent Handbook, are some of the subjects available on our
website www.aysotarrytown.com . For most questions, the standard
answer is: “it’s on the website”.
A VIP program is available for special needs players 4 years and older. VIP
Buddies are other players assisting with this program.
Problems/Complaints. If you have a problem or complaint, please take the
following steps: Talk to your coach. If he/she can not resolve it, contact the
appropriate board member related to your complaint, such as a complaint
about coaching, contact the coach administrator, a complaint about a
referee, call the referee administrator, etc. If you feel that your complaint is
not addressed your next step would be to contact the commissioner. If the
complaint is not resolved, the Dispute Resolution Committee will address
it.
Reasonable efforts were made to ensure that the above information is
accurate and up-to-date.
The following pages contain the 60 team photo’s made in October
2005.
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✪ TURQUOISE ✪
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✪ BEARS ✪
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✪ BUCKS ✪
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✪ COLTS ✪
U8 Boys
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✪ GRIZZLIES ✪
U8 Boys
✪ LIONS ✪
U8 Boys
✪ MUSTANGS ✪
U8 Boys
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✪ RAMS ✪
U8 Boys
✪ WOLVES ✪
U8 Boys
✪ ZEBRAS ✪
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✪ ARGENTINA ✪
U10 Girls
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U10 Boys
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U10 Boys
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U10 Boys
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U10 Boys
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U12 Girls
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test your soccer knowledge!
a. Germany
b. Argentina
c. England
d. France
2. Which team has won the most World
Cup Championships?
a. Argentina
b. England
c. Germany
d. Brazil
3. Which country was the first World Cup
Champions?
a. Japan
b. England
c. Germany
d. Uruguay
4. Which country is the reigning World
Cup Champions?
a. Greece
b. Argentina
c. Brazil
d. Germany
5. Which team holds the record for most
consecutive games unbeaten in the
Premier League?
a. Chelsea
b. Arsenal
c. Manchester United
d. Liverpool
6. Which team won the European Cup in
2004?
a. Italy
b. England
c. Greece
d. Holland
7. Who scored the “ Hand of God goal” in
the 1986 World Cup Championship?
a. Pele
b. Renaldo
c. Rossi
d. Maradonna
8. Who is the greatest soccer player of all
time?
a. Beckham
b. Cruyff
c. Pele
d. Renaldo
e. Maradonna
Answers: 1. a 2. d 3. d 4. c 5. b 6. c 7. d 8. a, b, c, d, e
1. Who did Brazil beat to win the 2002
World Cup?
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