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Kids
Zone
In the recent year,
the national media has focused on the negative, even violent, behavior
of players, coaches and parents involved in youth sports. In a
proactive effort to counteract this trend of violence, AYSO is
initiating a program called Kids Zone.
As part of
AYSO's education agenda, Kids Zone is a dynamic program targeted to
eliminate negative sideline behavior. It is aimed toward producing a
thoroughly positive impact on everyone involved in youth soccer. To
execute this program, three basic elements are involved:
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The Badge.
This is a pin-on button bearing the program's logo. This will be
worn by program supporters at games, and will serve as a reminder
of the importance of positive sideline behavior.
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The Sign. A
large sideline, which lists positive behavior standards, will be
posted at the entrance of participating fields. Parents and
spectators who will abide by these standards are welcome -- all
others are not.
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The Pledge.
We will request AYSO parents to sign a pledge that holds them to
the Kids Zone standards.
In order to make
this program work, we need your help!
Kids Zone badges
and signs are available from the AYSO Supply Center.
For more information, visit AYSO
National - Kids Zone.
Very
Important Player (VIP)
For players with physical or mental disabilities. Down Syndrome,
blindness, amputations, limited mobility... there's no reason ANY
child can't play soccer.
The
VIP Program provides a quality soccer experience for children - and
adults - whose physical or mental disabilities make it difficult to
successfully participate on mainstream teams. VIP teams may include
those who are:
- blind
or visually impaired
- amputees
or conditions that impair mobility
- mentally
or emotionally challenged
- autistic
- Downs
Syndrome
- Cerebral
Palsy.
These
kids are Very Important Players (VIP) in AYSO. We recognize that all
children need to feel a sense of belonging and acceptance. The VIP
program offers that acceptance and carries our philosophy of Everyone
PlaysŪ to new heights - giving everyone a chance to play.
For more information, contact Jane Zdepski, our Area VIP Coordinator
Safe
Haven
Safe Haven is a
child and volunteer protection program that was the first of its kind
in youth sports.
The child
protection aspect is intended to stop child abuse, educate or remove
its perpetrators, and screen out predators before they get into the
program. It includes proactive steps which provide a medium for
positive, healthy child development, precluding the outbreak of child
abuse in a weak, unfocused, non-empowering environment.
Volunteer
protection comes in to play as a result of volunteer training,
certification and continuing education. The Volunteer Protection Act
of 1997 provides certain legal protections for volunteers who have
been trained and certified, and act in accordance with a written job
description. Safe Haven has the required elements giving volunteers
the highest degree of protection available under the law.
For more information, visit AYSO
National - Safe Haven.
Short-Sided
Games
For younger players, fewer players on the field means more opportunity
to be in the action -- and to learn the game. Learn the rule
modifications for different age levels as approved by FIFA for youth play and endorsed by the USSF.
For more information, visit AYSO
National - Short-Sided
Games.
Tournaments
Local and national tournaments held by AYSO offer a chance for more advanced play. Some are open and some not. Check the list -- updated
frequently.
For more information, visit AYSO
National - Tournaments.
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