Dear Parents,
Welcome to this year's youth soccer season. Soccer is the most widely played team game in the world. It is the most popular spectator sport, followed avidly by hundreds of millions of fans. Soccer is a simple game. It can teach the principals of teamwork and sportsmanship and that is important in life. But most of all its a lot of fun. We will need your help in order to assure safe play and assist in the administration of the team. Parents can help by assisting at practice, keeping time at games, acting as the team parent and assist in tracking rotations. Parents can also volunteer to help paint fields. Parents will need to provide water and high-energy snacks for their players. In past seasons the Team Parent would make a schedule assigning a family for each game that brings oranges and grapes for all the children. This practice of taking turns has proven to be the best way to provide children with energy by removing the distraction of various snacks and it also promotes team building. If you want to do something different discuss it with your coach at first meeting. Also please help us set a good example and be role models, we don’t want to emphasize winning, we want to stress having fun and learning soccer and good sportsmanship.
Also we are asking your help in keeping the field areas clear of trash and debris. Please remind your friends and family to pick up everything and keep the fields clean. Further the league is asking that smokers do not smoke on or around the fields. It's not fare to the kids to have them line up to pick up butts that are discard on the fields. Also note the use of products that contain alcohol are NOT permitted at any GHYSA activity.
Remember the season runs through summer into fall please consider the weather in dressing the players. Sweat suits are usual a good idea for cooler weather but safety equipment must still be worn and the team shirt should be on the outside. A well dressed soccer player has a T-shirt tucked in to a loose fitting pair of shorts and shin guards with a pair of heavy soccer socks over the guards, finished off with a pair of soccer rubber cleats or sneakers. Players may not use spikes from any other sport; soccer cleats are uniquely designed as to not injure opposing players. Players are not allowed to wear any jewelry. It is mandatory that children have a set of shine guards to protect them from injury during practice and games. It is recommended that each child have an age appropriate soccer ball (U-6 & U-8 size 3, U-10 & U-12 size 4, U-13 and up size 5), and a water bottle filled with water. The team will provide a team jersey and socks to be used for games and practice scrimmages.
Coaches will referee the game when no league referee is available. The coaches have a 100% participation goal, which is 50% of game time but reserve the right to remove a child from play for safety issues like an injury to the player or children causing injures to others.
Welcome to this year's youth soccer season. Soccer is the most widely played team game in the world. It is the most popular spectator sport, followed avidly by hundreds of millions of fans. Soccer is a simple game. It can teach the principals of teamwork and sportsmanship and that is important in life. But most of all its a lot of fun. We will need your help in order to assure safe play and assist in the administration of the team. Parents can help by assisting at practice, keeping time at games, acting as the team parent and assist in tracking rotations. Parents can also volunteer to help paint fields. Parents will need to provide water and high-energy snacks for their players. In past seasons the Team Parent would make a schedule assigning a family for each game that brings oranges and grapes for all the children. This practice of taking turns has proven to be the best way to provide children with energy by removing the distraction of various snacks and it also promotes team building. If you want to do something different discuss it with your coach at first meeting. Also please help us set a good example and be role models, we don’t want to emphasize winning, we want to stress having fun and learning soccer and good sportsmanship.
Also we are asking your help in keeping the field areas clear of trash and debris. Please remind your friends and family to pick up everything and keep the fields clean. Further the league is asking that smokers do not smoke on or around the fields. It's not fare to the kids to have them line up to pick up butts that are discard on the fields. Also note the use of products that contain alcohol are NOT permitted at any GHYSA activity.
Remember the season runs through summer into fall please consider the weather in dressing the players. Sweat suits are usual a good idea for cooler weather but safety equipment must still be worn and the team shirt should be on the outside. A well dressed soccer player has a T-shirt tucked in to a loose fitting pair of shorts and shin guards with a pair of heavy soccer socks over the guards, finished off with a pair of soccer rubber cleats or sneakers. Players may not use spikes from any other sport; soccer cleats are uniquely designed as to not injure opposing players. Players are not allowed to wear any jewelry. It is mandatory that children have a set of shine guards to protect them from injury during practice and games. It is recommended that each child have an age appropriate soccer ball (U-6 & U-8 size 3, U-10 & U-12 size 4, U-13 and up size 5), and a water bottle filled with water. The team will provide a team jersey and socks to be used for games and practice scrimmages.
Coaches will referee the game when no league referee is available. The coaches have a 100% participation goal, which is 50% of game time but reserve the right to remove a child from play for safety issues like an injury to the player or children causing injures to others.
OUR GOALS ARE :
1. Teach basic fundamentals of soccer and demonstrate the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship.
2. Make new friends and MOST IMPORTANTLY TO HAVE FUN!
Things you can do to help your player get the most from his/her experience:
1. We encourage you to learn more about the game. The league rules and other material provided by the league can be viewed on our web site. A parent page has been added to our web site. Please feel free to review this material if you have questions about rules or league philosophy, contact your coach.
2. Let your children watch soccer on TV or attend local games. Watching high school, college or professional games will provided them with a chance to learn about the game. Children will choose role models and attempt to emulate their performance and improve their own ability to play and understand the game.
3. When time permits practice at home. Bring the ball with you day to day it doesn’t take much time or space and it really does help. Remember that it should be FUN not work. Better players learn by touching the ball often and gain understanding how to move the ball with both feet.
4. Check us out on the Web at http://www.ghysa.com for the latest news and announcements.
Your coach will contact you when practice starts. Practice is scheduled on the same day, location and time each week. Coaches will contact you to hold a parent meeting to give you a chance to ask questions and allow them an opportunity to explain the way the season will happen. Parents please be prompt throughout the season. Field time is limited due to the number of teams using the field. If you can’t make practice or a game let your coach know so they can plan accordingly.
It is strongly recommended that an adult accompany each child at both games and practices, coaches are volunteers who want to teach the children soccer they are not baby sitters. If it is necessary to leave your child at practice you must notify the coach and identify the person, other than parents who are picking up the child.
You will be provided a schedule for all games and the schedule will be posted on the web site. There will be a team pictures, which will be taken at Community Park Field for all age groups. The order form must be completed prior to arrival for photos, see your coach for the form. Payment must be ready prior to arrival for photos. Your Coach will direct you of any last minute changes to the plan. Have your player at the location dressed at least 10 minutes before scheduled shoot time. If you have questions about the photo shoot call John Bender Photography at 1-800-538-8575 or (570) 421-1052. Bender Photography arranges the schedule for team pictures.
If you have any questions please contact your Team Coach.
1. Teach basic fundamentals of soccer and demonstrate the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship.
2. Make new friends and MOST IMPORTANTLY TO HAVE FUN!
Things you can do to help your player get the most from his/her experience:
1. We encourage you to learn more about the game. The league rules and other material provided by the league can be viewed on our web site. A parent page has been added to our web site. Please feel free to review this material if you have questions about rules or league philosophy, contact your coach.
2. Let your children watch soccer on TV or attend local games. Watching high school, college or professional games will provided them with a chance to learn about the game. Children will choose role models and attempt to emulate their performance and improve their own ability to play and understand the game.
3. When time permits practice at home. Bring the ball with you day to day it doesn’t take much time or space and it really does help. Remember that it should be FUN not work. Better players learn by touching the ball often and gain understanding how to move the ball with both feet.
4. Check us out on the Web at http://www.ghysa.com for the latest news and announcements.
Your coach will contact you when practice starts. Practice is scheduled on the same day, location and time each week. Coaches will contact you to hold a parent meeting to give you a chance to ask questions and allow them an opportunity to explain the way the season will happen. Parents please be prompt throughout the season. Field time is limited due to the number of teams using the field. If you can’t make practice or a game let your coach know so they can plan accordingly.
It is strongly recommended that an adult accompany each child at both games and practices, coaches are volunteers who want to teach the children soccer they are not baby sitters. If it is necessary to leave your child at practice you must notify the coach and identify the person, other than parents who are picking up the child.
You will be provided a schedule for all games and the schedule will be posted on the web site. There will be a team pictures, which will be taken at Community Park Field for all age groups. The order form must be completed prior to arrival for photos, see your coach for the form. Payment must be ready prior to arrival for photos. Your Coach will direct you of any last minute changes to the plan. Have your player at the location dressed at least 10 minutes before scheduled shoot time. If you have questions about the photo shoot call John Bender Photography at 1-800-538-8575 or (570) 421-1052. Bender Photography arranges the schedule for team pictures.
If you have any questions please contact your Team Coach.
PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT PLEDGE
REFEREES, COACHES and PARENTS together have an enormous impact on the lives of thousands of youth soccer players in the United States. Each parent must be accountable for his actions and teach his own son or daughter to do the same. Referee's, coaches and parents form a trio of role models from which many of our young men and women learn behaviors that they will carry into adulthood. Cooperation, respect and maturity among the adults in soccer will encourage those qualities in the players. Please attend THE PRESEASON PARENT MEETING (your coach will contact you where and when).
If you feel you want to be involved in the program VOLUNTEER. Volunteer to coach. Volunteer to help the coach. Volunteer to become a referee. Volunteer to paint the lines on the field or help to set up equipment at the start of the season. We are all Volunteers and without our efforts the program does not exists. We need your help so become one of us so that the children can continue to play in a positive, fun experience. Your participation in the program is welcome. Indicate your willingness to participate on the registration form.
GHYSA would like to thank the vast majority of parents that support the goals, philosophy and spirit of our organization in creating a positive, fun environment for the children to learn the game of soccer.
Unfortunately each year we have had a problem with a small group or isolated individuals that together do not understand the organizations philosophy and persist in creating a negative environment for our children. Greater Hazleton Youth Soccer Association has adopted the following position in order to provide a positive environment for all children involved as participants in the GHYSA soccer program. We are asking all parents to commit to supporting the GHYSA philosophy and below listed expectations.
GHYSA philosophy can be view on our web site at http://www.eteamz.com/ghysa/
Parent who do not support the philosophy and expectation may effect their children's opportunity to participate in the program and may effect the parents opportunity to participate as a spectator. Violation incidents that are not supportive of the organizations philosophy and expectations will be investigated by the board of GHYSA.
REFEREES, COACHES and PARENTS together have an enormous impact on the lives of thousands of youth soccer players in the United States. Each parent must be accountable for his actions and teach his own son or daughter to do the same. Referee's, coaches and parents form a trio of role models from which many of our young men and women learn behaviors that they will carry into adulthood. Cooperation, respect and maturity among the adults in soccer will encourage those qualities in the players. Please attend THE PRESEASON PARENT MEETING (your coach will contact you where and when).
If you feel you want to be involved in the program VOLUNTEER. Volunteer to coach. Volunteer to help the coach. Volunteer to become a referee. Volunteer to paint the lines on the field or help to set up equipment at the start of the season. We are all Volunteers and without our efforts the program does not exists. We need your help so become one of us so that the children can continue to play in a positive, fun experience. Your participation in the program is welcome. Indicate your willingness to participate on the registration form.
GHYSA would like to thank the vast majority of parents that support the goals, philosophy and spirit of our organization in creating a positive, fun environment for the children to learn the game of soccer.
Unfortunately each year we have had a problem with a small group or isolated individuals that together do not understand the organizations philosophy and persist in creating a negative environment for our children. Greater Hazleton Youth Soccer Association has adopted the following position in order to provide a positive environment for all children involved as participants in the GHYSA soccer program. We are asking all parents to commit to supporting the GHYSA philosophy and below listed expectations.
GHYSA philosophy can be view on our web site at http://www.eteamz.com/ghysa/
Parent who do not support the philosophy and expectation may effect their children's opportunity to participate in the program and may effect the parents opportunity to participate as a spectator. Violation incidents that are not supportive of the organizations philosophy and expectations will be investigated by the board of GHYSA.
EXPECTATIONS:
1. Show respect to players, coaches, referee's, other parents and spectators. Expect your own children to be respectful. Support the coach’s and referee’s decisions. While their decisions might not always be agreeable to all participants and spectators, THEY ARE FINAL. No useful purpose is served by shouting disagreement or derogatory remarks. If you think you can do a better job we always need volunteers and you are welcome to become a referee or coach. Serious problems involving coaches or referees should be brought to the attention of the Age Group Commissioner after the game. A list of age group commissioners is on our web site under the League Officials section at http://www.eteamz.com/ghysa/
2. Recognize the commitment the coach has made verses whatever reason you have chosen not to help coach the team. The coach has made a commitment that involves many, many hours of preparation beyond the hours spent at practices and games. Recognize his commitment and the fact that he is NOT doing it because of the pay! Try to remember this whenever something goes wrong during the season. If you take issue with the way your coach is handling the team. Do not involve your children in the issue. It distracts them from learning. Rather discuss your issue with your coach in a non-public and in a non-threatening way as adults. Be supportive of your coach; Example: Be sure the player attends practices; Pick him/her up on time. Volunteer to help with what the coach ask. Encourage fair play at the game, practice and at home. Attend games and practice. Soccer is a team sport. The team needs your child's participation.
3. Cheer in a positive way or be quiet at games. Remain calm and have good manners. Do not make loud, offensive remarks. Do not emphasize winning rather encourage and appreciate effort. We want to stress having fun and learning soccer and good sportsmanship. Youth sports can be stressful to players and the last thing they need is a critic. Be a cheerleader for your child. Focus on the positive things they are doing and leave the correcting of mistakes to the coach. Let them know you support them without reservation regardless of how well they play. During games, leave the decisions to the players, coaches and referee's. Concentrate on praising other peoples children during games. Do not criticize other peoples or your own children it only produces negative emotions in the children and other parents. Smile, enjoy the game.
4. Help in keeping the field areas clean of trash. Remind your other guest to maintain our fields green and clean. If a litter problem is present we will have to line the children up and walk the field areas down to pick up trash either before or after the game. All GHYSA fields must be clean.
Coaches will be asking you to signing to acknowledging you have read, you understand and agree to support this pledge and the GHYSA philosophy.
1. Show respect to players, coaches, referee's, other parents and spectators. Expect your own children to be respectful. Support the coach’s and referee’s decisions. While their decisions might not always be agreeable to all participants and spectators, THEY ARE FINAL. No useful purpose is served by shouting disagreement or derogatory remarks. If you think you can do a better job we always need volunteers and you are welcome to become a referee or coach. Serious problems involving coaches or referees should be brought to the attention of the Age Group Commissioner after the game. A list of age group commissioners is on our web site under the League Officials section at http://www.eteamz.com/ghysa/
2. Recognize the commitment the coach has made verses whatever reason you have chosen not to help coach the team. The coach has made a commitment that involves many, many hours of preparation beyond the hours spent at practices and games. Recognize his commitment and the fact that he is NOT doing it because of the pay! Try to remember this whenever something goes wrong during the season. If you take issue with the way your coach is handling the team. Do not involve your children in the issue. It distracts them from learning. Rather discuss your issue with your coach in a non-public and in a non-threatening way as adults. Be supportive of your coach; Example: Be sure the player attends practices; Pick him/her up on time. Volunteer to help with what the coach ask. Encourage fair play at the game, practice and at home. Attend games and practice. Soccer is a team sport. The team needs your child's participation.
3. Cheer in a positive way or be quiet at games. Remain calm and have good manners. Do not make loud, offensive remarks. Do not emphasize winning rather encourage and appreciate effort. We want to stress having fun and learning soccer and good sportsmanship. Youth sports can be stressful to players and the last thing they need is a critic. Be a cheerleader for your child. Focus on the positive things they are doing and leave the correcting of mistakes to the coach. Let them know you support them without reservation regardless of how well they play. During games, leave the decisions to the players, coaches and referee's. Concentrate on praising other peoples children during games. Do not criticize other peoples or your own children it only produces negative emotions in the children and other parents. Smile, enjoy the game.
4. Help in keeping the field areas clean of trash. Remind your other guest to maintain our fields green and clean. If a litter problem is present we will have to line the children up and walk the field areas down to pick up trash either before or after the game. All GHYSA fields must be clean.
Coaches will be asking you to signing to acknowledging you have read, you understand and agree to support this pledge and the GHYSA philosophy.
Soccer is Changing
US Youth Soccer is recommending all state organizations convert to a system of play know as "small sided soccer". We at GHYSA began converting our program to small sided soccer for U-6 and U-8 age groups a few years ago with much success.
US Youth Soccer is recommending all state organizations convert to a system of play know as "small sided soccer". We at GHYSA began converting our program to small sided soccer for U-6 and U-8 age groups a few years ago with much success.
Parents feel free to check out this site. Phone your friends spread the word. We have included all the information you need. The volume of phone calls about information already contained on the site has become a problem. Help us be more effective. This year we are implementing a change. We are asking your help. Please view the site to keep abreast of league policy and current happenings. We will announce league information on the league news page as it becomes available. Further we will provide you a way to communicate back information when necessary. Please remember league officials are volunteers who like you are very busy. That being said, feel free to e-mail us to identify any problems your having.