PARENTS

At AYSO, we want all players, coaches, families and volunteers to have fun! That’s where AYSO Kids Zone comes in.

Kids Zone is a special program that encourages all in attendance, from the sidelines to the field, to use positive language, demonstrate good sportsmanship, and create a great experience and positive environment for every player. Kids Zone is a reminder that the AYSO soccer fields are a safe, friendly, happy, place for children to play and experience the joy of soccer without fear of judgement.

For more information about the Kids Zone program in your Region, ask your coach or Regional Commissioner.

The Kids Zone Pledge

When Regions participate in The Kids Zone program, we ask that they have helpful reminders, including buttons, signage, and t-shirts on the field, to reinforce that no matter how intense the game can be, kids need encouraging support from the sidelines. Parents and spectators are asked to sign the pledge below and agree to the following guidelines:

Kids are #1!
Fun – not winning – is everything
Practice proper physical distancing
Set a proper example of sportsmanship
Players Play, Fans cheer and Coaches coach
Respect the volunteer referees…we couldn’t do it without them!
No yelling, swearing or abusive behavior
No weapons, alcohol, tobacco or drugs
Leave no trash behind
Celebrate the player – win or lose

Everyone Plays®

AYSO practices good sportsmanship. We believe fun should be had by every child on the field – even those on the opposing team. Everyone Plays® means supporting everyone, whether they win or lose. It means honoring the game – not the outcome of the game.

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Code Of Conduct	Click Here
Kids Zone	Click Here
AYSO Philosophies	Click Here
Safe Haven Safesport	Click Here
Concussion FAQ	Click Here
Insurance	Click Here
FAQs	Click Here
Zero Tolerance Policy	Click Here
Volunteer Resources	Click Here
Sideline Behavior & Game Management Expectations	Click Here
Referee Abuse Protection Protocol (US Soccer RAP)	Click Here

AYSO DISCIPLINARY RULES (Coach/Player/Spectator/Volunteers)

- Assault on Referee - 5 years.

- Scoring: If a team wins by more than (6) goals, the coach shall receive a yellow card. If this happens twice in a season, the coach will be suspended for (1) one game.

- Player suspensions: Any U10 & above player receiving (3) three yellow cards in one season will be suspended for (1) one game following the third one with no appeal.

- Enter Ineligible Player (Coach/Player):
*Player Under Suspension - 2 games (Coach + Player).
*Non-AYSO Player - 1 year (Coach).
*Not Following the 50% Rule - 1 game (Coach).
*Any player assigned to a team may not play in an age bracket lower than they are currently playing - 1 game (Coach + Player).

- Enter Field Without Permission: 1 game.

- Fighting: 3 games.

- Foul Language or Gesture: 1 game.

- Non-Specific Unsportsmanlike Behavior: 1 game.

- Red Card: 1 game.

- Second Caution: 1 game.

- Verbal Abuse: 1 game.

- Verbal Threats: 1 game.

- Violent Conduct: 1 game.

SECOND OFFENSE
Suspension from all AYSO games, practices and associated activities for the remainder of the season.

CONDITIONS FOR ADMINISTERING DISCIPLINE AND APPEALING A DISCIPLINARY ACTION

1. Except as set forth below, disciplines may be issued only by an AYSO Regional Referee or higher. Persons receiving a disciplinary action shall leave the field of play immediately.

2. Referees will note any discipline given on the back of the game card, that is given to the Referee at the beginning of the game by the coaches, which they must sign and return to the AYSO Region Referee Administrator.

3. The AYSO Region Referee Administrator shall inform any person receiving a discipline that the discipline has been issued.

4. The criteria set forth above are generally orientated toward game situations. The criteria may also be applied to infractions, which occur during practices or other regional functions. To this end, any AYSO Region board member may bring the behavior of any player, coach, referee, or spectator, which is deemed inappropriate according to the infraction conditions listed above, to the AYSO Region Regional Commissioner who shall issue the discipline according to the infraction list and corresponding disciplines, set forth within.

Any player receiving a red card is required to serve their suspension at the next scheduled game or games, depending on suspension, before they can participate in another game.

AYSO Region 1370

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