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Quartz Hill AYSO, Region 638 Newsletter               September 26, 2015 

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In This Issue
Make-Up Pictures
Coach Corner
Referee Corner
Zero Tolerance Policy
Safety Tip of the Week
Tournament News
VIP News
Volunteer/Board Member of the Week
Article Headline
NO SMOKING ALLOWED
TRASH, TRASH, TRASH!
Joe Walker/Gregg Anderson Track Alert
NO Pets Allowed!
Lost and Found
Sponsors
Game Results
Players of the Game
Standings (U10-U14)
Upper Division Standings
Quick Links
 
 
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A WORD FROM OUR COMMISSIONER
  
What are the 3 reason anyone shows up to the field?  #1, THE PLAYERS, #2, THE PLAYERS and #3, you guessed right, THE PLAYERS!!!!  We are all at the field to provide a safe, fun and fair place for the players to play. "WE" is defined as anyone who is at a field that is not a PLAYER. WE need to let the players play. They have trained to play the game. The game is the test of what they learned in training. Allow them to show what they learned
 
I would like to thank all the hard work the Board and many volunteers put in to get 1800+ players playing soccer for another year.  You will see many of them at every game (Coaches, Referees and Team Parents) and walking around the fields. Please remember to thank someone that is volunteering when you see them.  And don't forget to volunteer yourself - we can always use your help in any way, big or small. Without our volunteers, there would be no Quartz Hill AYSO or any AYSO. 
 
It is another great start to the season.  All the smiles, cheers, and memories made are a pleasure to watch and be a part of, even with the heat. If you want to see the pure joy of playing soccer, stop by and watch the U05 players on Saturday at the west side of Lane Park field 1 from 8:00 - 11:00am, or the VIP team at 9:00am on Lane Park 2 and 10:20am on LJW3.  If you want to watch some very competitive soccer watch the Saturday or Sunday games on UJW. The players love to hear the cheers!!!
 
Please remember that every game needs a referee crew (U10 and above).  No Referee, No Game, No Exceptions!!  Class is right around the corner: Sunday, September 27th.  Contact Tim Haddad for more information or sign up on easyo.org.
  
Players play!!! 
Coaches coach!!! 
Parents cheer!!!  
  

Thanks
Jack Rust
Regional Commissioner
Quartz Hill Region 638
  
  
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Providing world class youth soccer programs that enrich children's lives!!!!!
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Photographer 
Make-Up Pictures
 
October 17th

10am-1pm
Lane Park

No assigned times.  Show up anytime between 10am-1pm.
Additional picture forms will be available.

Coach Corner
 

 

 

Hello Coaches,

All-Star nomination forms for U10/U12/U14 will be going out in a few weeks.  Coaches in each division will be part of the selection process, so you need to make sure you are observing players in your division.  All-Star coach applications will be sent out via email this week.  If you are interested in coaching an All-Star team this season, please return the application to the Coach Administrator folder in the board member box (located adjacent to the snack bar at Joe Walker/Lane Park or in the board member folder at the other field locations).  You must have coached in the division you are applying for.  Coach selections will be made prior to the All-Star meetings in early November.

  

Tournament coach applications are due by Saturday Sept. 26th.   The application can be found on the region web site www.qhayso.org.  Completed applications should be returned to Coach Admin Folder (adjacent to the snack bar at Joe Walker/Lane Park or in the board member folder at the other field locations).  Tournament coach selection will be over the next couple weeks with coaches notified shortly thereafter.  Tournament try-outs will begin in early October.

 

 

U6/U8 Soccer Drill of the Week

 

Jam-Packed Soccer Dribbling Drill

 

Setup

To begin this drill, create a circle with disc cones that is approximately 20 yards in circumference. Make sure each player has a ball, and instruct them to line up around the outside of the circle.

 

Instructions

Jam-Packed Soccer Dribbling Drill

Have the players begin the soccer drill by dribbling around the outside of the circle all in the same direction. The coach should inform the players to listen for certain queues and perform those actions once the coach shouts the command. These commands are:
  • JOG - Players should dribble at a comfortable speed
  • FULL SPEED - players should dribble at their top speed
  • CUT - players should cut the ball in the other direction and travel in the other direction around the circle
  • CROSS - all players should cut across the grid avoiding contact with other players or other player's balls

 

Variations

    Think of other commands to add to the drill

Coaching Points

 

  • Since all 4 players should be entering the center area at the same time make sure players are looking ahead of them with their head up.
  •  Remind players to keep the ball close when entering the traffic area.
  • Have players start playing with their arms up and out for balance and shielding
  • Instruct players to dribble with both feet and all parts of the foot.
  • This is a fun soccer drill, so make sure to HAVE FUN!

U10/U12 Soccer Drill of the Week

 

4v4 Playing Wide Out of the Back

 

This drill is designed to get players to play balls wide when playing from the back (defensive third of the field). Players will recognize that they will find more time and space in the outsides of the fields and be relieving the center of the field from dangerous play.

 

Setup 

Create a grid approximately 40X25 yards. Create a small goal on the endline with two cones. Create two 7 yard channels along the outsides of the field on the center line. Split the players into 2 teams of 4.

 

 

Instructions

Each team has a goal to defend. Scoring is achieved when the ball is won in the back half of the field and played wide through a channel. Players are not allowed to go forward unless it is passed or dribbled through the channel first.

 

 

Variations

  • Limit player's number of touches
  • Add a 2nd ball
  • Ball must be PASSED through the channel

 

Coaching Points

  • Once the ball is won, players must quickly open up for their teammates which will allow for quick switch (changing the point of the attack).
  • Players should be thinking a step ahead of the play.
  • Once the ball is won defensively, keep possession and get out of the back by going wide.   

Crazy Referee
Referee Corner

 

BECOME A REFEREE: It is the best seat in the house!

Our first two referee trainings have already come and gone.  There is only one opportunity left - all day Sunday Sept. 27th.  You will soon be hearing more and more about tournament soccer.   Guess what?  Every tournament team has to provide its own referees, so players with parent referees have a greater chance of being selected to a team.

For details on how to signup go to our website www.qhayso.org and click on referee information.  Questions?  Call Tim at 943-9377.

All teams in U10 thru U14 need to obtain at least 7 referee points just to be considered for post-season play.

A team can earn up to 2 points a week (up to a maximum of 10 points for the season) from any Referee who chooses to donate them referee points they earned for:

U8 Referee: � point

U10-U14 Assistant Referee: � point
  
U16-U19 Assistant Referee: 1 point

U10-U19 Referee: 1 point


Referee FAQ's
Q) Why should I referee?
A) AYSO is an all-volunteer organization and there are NO games at U10 or higher without referees.  Also, it is a fun way to be involved and the best "seat in the house" is in the middle of the field.  In addition, if you are considering having your child play year-round tournament soccer, the kids with referee parents often gain an edge in team selection.

Q) I heard that teams can get referee points that affect the standings, and to make the playoffs a team must get referee points, is this true?
A) Yes, in U10, U12 and U14 the teams play 10 games and referees can get as many as 10 points to help their team of choice.  A team also has to get at least 7 referee points just to be eligible for the playoffs.

Q) How many points do I get for refereeing a game?
A) An Assistant Referee at U10 thru U14 or a Referee on a U8 game gets 0.5 points per game.  A "center" Referee on a U10 thru U19 game gets 1 point per game. An Assistant Referee on a U16 or U19 game gets 1 point per game.

Q) I do not know the rules of soccer - does it matter?
A) No.  The Regional Referee Class will teach you all you need to know about the Laws of the Game to function as a referee or assistant referee.

Q) Do I have to buy anything?
A) We provide you with a uniform and all the basics needed to referee.

Q) My weekend schedule is crazy busy - who assigns games to me?
A) You do!  After taking the Regional Referee Class, we will send you an invitation to join "Arbiter Sports".  This is a web-based program that will list all the games that you will be qualified to referee.  You pick and choose which games fit your schedule. We do not assign you to any games.

Q) I am an adult volunteer, what level games will I be set to referee?
A) After taking the Regional Referee Class, we will initially set your level so that new Adult volunteers can be an Assistant Referee or Referee on U10 games and a Referee on U8 games.

Q) I am a youth volunteer, what level games will I be set to referee?
A) After taking the Regional Referee Class, we will initially set your level so that new youth volunteers can be an Assistant Referee on U10 games and a Referee on U8 games.

Q) Are there mentor referees available to help new referees learn the ropes?
A) Yes.  We are always short of referees, but where possible there are a few of us who will come out and help you on your first games - just ask!

Q) When will I be able to referee higher-level games?
A) Talk to us during the season, and we can adjust the level for any referee who shows the inclination to move up.

If you have any questions about refereeing, please do not hesitate to contact any of the referee staff.


We had pretty good coverage of games by Saturday morning, but we can still use your help.   The games are so much better when we can have a full 3-ref team on a game.  We still have the most difficulty with getting enough assistant referees on the U12 fields at Marie Kerr Park.  Please log on to Arbiter.com and self-assign and help make sure the games are safe, fun, and fair!  Many thanks to all our new referees, and especially our youth referees, who are taking on so many games.


Top Youth U8 Referee Contest

This year we are having a contest to see which Youth referees can do the most U8 games.  Prizes will be awarded at our annual volunteer appreciation night. Some new names have joined the list this week, and some familiar names are back again this year.  Here are the standings:



  

 

Referee Contest 

 

Every year we have a friendly competition to see who can do the most refereeing. Here are the top 25.

 




 

 

 


Region 638 Zero Tolerance Policy

In the past years, Region 638 has witnessed incidents where coaches &/or spectators questioned the calls of referees requiring referees to stop matches to deal with the situation. There have also unfortunately been incidents once a game has ended when coaches &/or spectators confront referees or other volunteers over decisions made during the game. These incidents prompt me to remind everyone that Region 638 has a long standing, zero tolerance policy prohibiting such behavior.

Our zero tolerance policy applies to all Referees and AYSO volunteers and will be enforced as follows:
  1. If a coach or spectator questions the call of a referee, the referee may stop the match, retrieve the game ball, and invite the coach onto the field for a conversation.
  2. During this conversation the coach may be told 3 things:
    • The purpose of the conversation is not to debate a call but to inform the coach that the behavior of the coach/spectator is unacceptable.
    • The coach has 2 choices. He/she can go back to their coaching area and coach per AYSO philosophies or the coach/spectator can leave the playing facility.
    • The coach/spectator will be sent off if the referee has to speak to them again during the match.
  3. If the referee is a youth referee, the youth referee may stop the match, retrieve the game ball, and find a board member to deal with the situation as described above.
  4. Any coach/spectator who is heard verbally abusing a referee will automatically be sent off by the referee (if an adult) or a board member (in the case of a youth referee). Verbal abuse includes foul and abusive language and comments with racial or sexual overtones.
  5. If the unacceptable behavior of the coach/spectator occurs after the game has ended it will still be reported by the referee and will be considered as a send off.
  6. Referees will report any occurrences where a coach/spectator is sent off and there will be an investigation to determine the subsequent penalty. The penalties are at the discretion of the Region and may include suspension from future games.
  7. The Region also reserves the right to investigate instances when abuse of a referee or volunteer is not reported by the referee or volunteer but is subsequently brought to our attention. The penalties are at the discretion of the Region and may include suspension from future games.

  

SAFETY TIP OF THE WEEK 

Due to the limited space on the Lower Joe Walker U-10 fields and for the safety of players and spectators, no easy-ups are allowed
on the side lines between fields 2 and 3.  Please remember to stake down all your easy-ups and umbrellas.

 

Thank you, Josh Duncan

Safety Director, QH AYSO
  
Tournament


Tournament News
  
  

***Calling all players in U-10 through U-19***
Tournament Season is here!



PLAYERS:

Are you interested in playing tournament soccer?  Tryouts will be October 11th and October 18th at the times and locations listed below.  We strongly encourage you to attend as many tryouts as possible. All players must have a parent or guardian remain for the entire tryout since the tournament coaches will not have emergency medical release forms. All players should arrive wearing black shorts and a white t-shirt. They should have plenty of water and be prepared to stretch on their own. Player applications will be available on our website soon.  Tryouts will last three hours. Everyone should go to the check-in ez-up at Upper Joe Walker at the following times for their division:

  • U-10 Girls 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Lower Joe Walker East Side. (Check-in @ 9am)
  • U-10 Boys 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Lower Joe Walker West Side. (Check-in @ 9am)
  • U-12 Girls 12:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Lower Joe Walker East Side. (Check-in @ 11am)
  • U-12 Boys 12:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Lower Joe Walker West Side. (Check-in @ 11am)
  • U-14 Girls 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Lower Joe Walker East Side. (Check-in @ 1pm)
  • U-14 Boys 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Lower Joe Walker West Side. Check-in @ 1pm)
  • U-16 and U-19 tryouts will be based upon field availability and expressed interest by players and coaches.

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    All players must check in at the scheduled times at Upper Joe Walker.
            Please check our website prior to attending tryouts for any scheduling changes.


    COACHES:
    Coaches interested in coaching tournament for the 2015-2016 season need to submit a coach application no later then Sat. Sept. 26th.  Applications should be turned in to the "Coach Admin" Folder in the QH AYSO Region Board Box located at Joe Walker/Lane Park (adjacent to the snack trailer).
      
    TOURNAMENT COACH APPLICATIONS
    DUE by Sept. 26th.   


    Attention U-10 thru U-19 coaches:
    Please begin discussing tournament tryouts with your teams.  This is a fantastic opportunity to improve your player's skills and a great cultural exchange with other AYSO regions for the kids.
      
    VIP NEWS

    A message from our VIP teams: 

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    The VIP Super Stars and Devastators had an awesome time at Saturday's games.  Once again they crushed the competition!  Sorry teams, there is just not stopping our VIP teams!!!

     

    Many smiles, high fives, and goals were scored on both sides!  Many thanks to U12G Red Devils and U12G Toxic Kickers for being such worthy opponents!!! 

     

     

    Here's to a great soccer season!!
     GO SUPER STARS!!!! 
    GO DEVASTATORS!!!!

     

      
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    VOLUNTEER OF THE WEEK
    Todd and Jenni Williams
      
    Assistant Coach and Team Coordinator, U6G Lavender Unicorns - This dynamic duo has stepped up from the very beginning, as assistant coach (Todd) and coordinating design, order, and distribution of hair bows (Jenni).  Together they have made a significant impact on our team's overall camaraderie.  Nominated by Chris Boughman
     
     
    Congratulations Todd and Jenni!  Stop by the snack bar for your free lunch!!
     
    Other nominees this week:
    Joey's Dad, U8B Gold Rush - Thanks for helping our practices run smoothly.  Nominated by Sara Gifford
      
    Darlene White, Team Mom, U8B Blue Strkyers - She has kept our team start up  smooth from the beginning by communicating and organizing.  Nominated by Todd White
     

    Jen McLaughlin, Team Mom, U6B Dinos - She has helped our team get a banner and do the quarter jar.  She is there for whatever I need.  Nominated by Jaime Gall
     

    Cameron Froede, AYSO Parent Mentor, U8B Deadly Reptiles - Steps in wherever and whenever there is a need.  Nominated by Tim Klein
      
    Roxanne Hobbs, U10G Limenators - She has gone above and beyond helping us as a whole team!  Nominated by Coach Kerry Porter
     
      
    Every week QH AYSO will honor one Volunteer and one Board Member (if one is nominated) who has gone above and beyond the call of duty.  Nominations may come from anyone - a coach, player, parent, board member, etc.  Forms are available from your coach or at the Snack Bar. The person chosen by the Board as Volunteer of the Week from all the nominees will receive a prize of lunch at the snack bar; all nominees will be acknowledged for all their hard work and time!     
                                  Snack Bar News
      
    Again this season Quartz Hill AYSO will ask for volunteers from the U06 and U08 Divisions to work in the Snack Bar.  The schedule for snack bar duty was emailed out via Constant Contact and has been posted to our website, www.qhayso.org . If your team has been assigned snack bar duty, please send two registered adult volunteers and have them check in at the Snack Bar.  Volunteers that have not previously been registered for the 2015 season must complete their online volunteer application at www.eayso.org and bring one signed copy and a valid ID with them when they show for their volunteer duty.
      
      
    *** SNACK BAR SPECIALS ***
      
      
    Pizza $2
      

    Fruit Cups $3

     

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    Bring in 2 recyclables and get an

    Otter Pop

     
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    No Smoking Sign

     

    QH AYSO is a Kids Zone which, among other things, means we have a strict no smoking policy, including e-cigarettes.  Please refrain from smoking at any field or area that is utilized by QH AYSO  - this includes the perimeter of the parking lots where children may be walking by.  If a child can see you, you are in a location where you are not allowed to smoke.

     

     

    Thank you for your cooperation!
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    TRASH, TRASH, TRASH!

     

    Each week as the games come to an end, our fields and the surrounding areas are littered with TRASH!  We need to show respect for ourselves and our community and not leave our trash behind!   Before you leave to go home and enjoy the rest of your weekend, please make sure that our fields, the parking lot, and the roads where we park are clean!  If you are the last game of the day please make sure to pick up any trash still remaining and also return any AYSO trash cans to the snack bar area or pick up location for your field.

    And, PLEASE take large items, such as broken chairs, home with you!!!  


    Together we can keep our fields and our community clean!
     
     

    No Cleats

     
    NO CLEATS
    on the
    JOE WALKER  OR
     GREGG ANDERSON TRACKS!!!

    To all Parents, Coaches, and Players:

    Please do not run on these tracks while wearing cleats!  This can cause severe and costly damage to the track which QH AYSO will be responsible for repairing.

     

    Thanks for your cooperation!
    NO PETS ALLOWED!!! 

    No Pets

      

    As in previous years, Quartz Hill AYSO will continue this season to observe the No Pets Allowed policy.  Pets are not allowed at any practices or games at any field anytime, with the exception of service animals.  This rule is for the safety of our children, families, and pets.  In addition, animals on school property puts our permit with the school district at risk.  If we lose the use of Joe Walker, Gregg Anderson, and Esperanza, our program would be greatly compromised.  Please make sure to let anyone know who is coming to support your player of our policy.  Anyone with a pet will be asked to leave the field and the game will be stopped until they have complied. 

     

     

    If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact our Safety Director, Josh Duncan at 661-436-0180.

     
    Thank you for your cooperation.

     

     

    Lost and Found
    Looking for a lost ball, gym bag, or even a set of keys?  Come by the Snack Bar at JW/LP and take a peek at our Lost and Found - your lost item might just be in there!  Any unclaimed items will be donated to a worthy charity at the end of the season!

      Sponsors

    Quartz Hill AYSO would like to thank our Sponsors for the 2015 Season!   The donations from our sponsors allow Quartz Hill AYSO to provide soccer scholarships and help to keep our registration fees affordable so that everyone can play. It is clear that without the generous support of businesses and individuals, Quartz Hill AYSO Region 638 could not continue to offer our children such a well-rounded soccer program at such an affordable price.  We thank our wonderful sponsors for their support and ask our players and their families to support these sponsors whenever possible in return!


    B's Embroidery Etc.
     
    Captain Tony's Pizza
    Cinemark 22
     
    Crissair Inc.
    Cruz Concrete
     
    Dr. Mohamed Lameer
     
    Emard Chiropratic Center
    European Auto Specialists
     
    Farmers Insurance
    Gary Little Construction Inc.
     
    Genuine Concrete Inc.
     
    George C. Perdikis M.D.
     
    JV Custom Painting
    Kill Masters Inc.
     
    Kuzyk Law
     
    Martinez Barber Shop
    Parker Family Day Care
     
    Passantino Andersen Communications
     
    Rancho Vista Golf Course
     
    Select Service Realty
     
    The Barber Shop III
     
    TN Truss Components
    Tonemen Concrete
     
    Trinity Real Estate Services
    Upper Crust Sandwiches
     
    West Point Physical Therapy Center Inc.

    And a very special thanks to:
      
       
    Rancho Vista for donations of ice!!!!
      
      

     
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    Please do not reply to this email - you will not receive a response.  If you have questions, please refer to our website, www.qhayso.org, to find the appropriate Board Member and email them directly.