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Volunteering for Winters AYSO

AYSO only exists if you volunteer to help. The coaches are volunteers, the Board is entirely volunteer, the referees are all volunteers. Come volunteer, training is free (and often there’s free pizza too.)

At the end of each summer and the beginning of each season, the coach coordinator generally has to make hundreds of phone calls asking parents to step up and volunteer to coach, since without a coach, there are no teams. Likewise, the referee coordinator always needs adult referees, since without referees there are no games, and he is often scrambling to fill refereeing slots.

Please help. Volunteer. Email [email protected] and let us know how you would like help your child. Please provide contact information including a phone number if you wish us to call.

About AYSO

How do I register my child? – See Registration
What does it cost to play? – See Fall Season
How can I support my child in this program? – Volunteer! See above. Also, check out the AYSO Parent code of conduct
Can I get photos of my child? – Yes, player and team photos are taken in the Fall Season. Current information will be available on the right side, in the upcoming events box, as well as the Winters AYSO Facebook feed. Information specific to your player will be given to your player’s coach as soon as it is available.
When is the next board meeting? When will the season/tournament/select season… end/begin/continue, etc? – See important dates/events on the right side of the page . It is updated as soon as we know specific dates. The Winters AYSO Facebook Page also posts current information as it occurs.
Can my child play in an older age group? – Generally, no. However, case-by-case decisions can be made at the discretion of the AYSO board
Can I request that my son or daughter be on a certain team, e.g., for transportation, being with favorite coach, being with best friend, closer practice location, etc.? – Generally, no. The only exception is that if you are a coach or assistant coach, then your child will be on your team.
What are the rules of the game of soccer? – See Laws of the Game in English or Laws of the Game in Spanish. See also AYSO’s Parent Guide to Referee Decisions

Winters AYSO Code of Conduct:

Player Pledge:

Play for the sake of playing a game, not just to please a parent or coach.
Always give your best effort and work as hard for your teammates as you do for yourself.
Respect the game and each other. Treat all players as you would like to be treated and let an adult know if someone or something concerns you.
Be a team player.
Be a good sport and support good plays whether they are made by your team or your opponents.
Follow by the Laws of the Game.
Cooperate with and show respect for coaches, teammates, opponents and referees.
Never argue with referees or complain about referee calls or decisions.
Control your temper even when you feel you have been wronged.
Do not use offensive or abusive language or behavior. Including hitting, pushing or any other physical violence.
Remember that the object of the game is to win, but the goal is to have fun and give your best effort.

Parent Pledge:

Attend and participate in team parent meetings as requested.
Partner with volunteers to keep your child and all children safe.
Be on time or early when dropping off or picking up your child for training or a game.
Ensure your child is supported and encouraged by family or loved ones at games.
Encourage your child to have fun and keep sport in its proper perspective.
Define winning for your child as doing his/her very best and appreciate Development over Winning.
Endeavor to understand the Laws (rules) of soccer and support the efforts of referees.
Honor the game and show respect for all involved including coaches, players, opponents, spectators and referees.
Applaud and encourage players from both teams and do not yell out instructions as this causes confusion to the players and ultimately, hinders development.
Refrain from making negative comments about the game, coaches, referees or players, especially from the sidelines.

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