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Carson Valley AYSO Region 318

AYSO Kids Zone

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.

style=By attending an AYSO event, parents and spectators are asked to agree to the following guidelines:

  1. Kids are #1!
  2. Fun – not winning – is everything
  3. Practice proper physical distancing
  4. Set a proper example of sportsmanship
  5. Players Play, Fans cheer and Coaches coach
  6. Respect the volunteer referees…we couldn’t do it without them!
  7. No yelling, swearing or abusive behavior
  8. No weapons, alcohol, tobacco or drugs
  9. Leave no trash behind
  10. 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.


Remember it's for the kids!
MSNBC has a great article on this, "Being a Good Sports Parent". 






Parent Code of Conduct

AYSO PARENTS CODE

As a parent, you play a special role in contributing to the needs and development of youngsters. Through your encouragement and good example, you can help assure that all the boys and girls learn good sportsmanship and self-discipline. In AYSO, young people learn to work together, to sacrifice for the good of the team, to enjoy winning and deal appropriately with defeat - all while becoming physically fit and healthy. Best of all, they have fun.

SUPPORT YOUR CHILD!
Supporting your child by giving encouragement and showing interest in their team is very important. Help your child work toward skill improvement and good sportsmanship in every game. Teach your child that hard work and an honest effort are often more important than
victory - that way your child will always be a winner despite the outcome of the game!
     
ALWAYS BE POSITIVE!
Parents serve as role models for their children. Become aware of this and work to be a positive role model. Applaud good plays by your child's team as well as good plays by the opposing team. Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from youth sports activities.
     
REMEMBER, YOUR CHILD WANTS TO HAVE FUN!
Remember that your child is the one playing soccer, not you. It's very important to let children establish their own goals - to play the game for themselves. Take care not to impose your own standards and goals on them.
     
Don't put too heavy a burden on your child to win games. Surveys reveal that 72% of children would rather play for a losing team than ride the bench for a winning team. Children play for the fun of playing.
     
REINFORCE POSITIVE BEHAVIOR!
Positive reinforcement is the best way to help your child achieve their goals and their natural fear of failure. Nobody likes to make mistakes. If your child does make one, remember it's all part of learning, so encourage your child's efforts and point out the good things your child accomplished.
     
DON'T BE A SIDELINE COACH OR REFEREE!
Coaches and referees are usually parents just like you. They volunteer their time to help make your child's youth soccer experience a positive one. They need your support too.  Parents please stay on the spectator's side of the field for the duration of the game (please also do not stand in the end zone near the goals).  Only background checked and safety certified volunteers are allowed with the players on the player side.  

That means refraining from coaching or refereeing from the sidelines. As a volunteer organization, there's usually always an opportunity for you to take your interest in coaching or refereeing to the next level and become one yourself!

AYSO adopts U.S. Soccer Policy 531-9 Misconduct Toward Game Officials in Amatuer Matches

US Soccer has proposed significant sanctions for Coaches & other team officials for disrespect of Referees. AYSO has adopted U.S. Soccer Policy 531-9 Misconduct Toward Game Officials in Amateur Matches to apply to players, coaches and spectators. Details at https://ussoccer.com/rap and in the AYSO Reference Book, Section 2.E.e. on page 2:3. 

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Carson Valley AYSO Region 318

P.O. Box 2626 
Minden, Nevada 89423

Email Us: [email protected]
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