Hello JCYSL Members:
This officially week #7. I know there may have been some confusion with field locations for last weeks games. Please remember that all games are scheduled for the lower fields unless we see out a notification. For this week all games will be played on the lower fields for 10U, 12U, and 14U. 6U, 8U, and 5U will play at the normal locations. If this changes, we will send out an email, text alert, and post to Facebook. As always, I recommend everyone subscribe to the text alert service by following these directions: Text JCYSLayso14431 to 84483.
No Parking on the Grass!!!
Yes, this reminder is back. Last week we had to ask folks to move their vehicles. Even toward the end of the day, folks were parked on the grass right beside a No Parking signs. The only acceptable grass parking is the back parking lot behind the upper fields. Please do not park on the grass in the main parking lot, along the road, or beside the no parking signs at the end of the main parking lot. This includes temporary drop-offs and pick-ups. Our landlord does not want us parking on the grass and we need to abide by that request.
Fields and Weather
The forecast for the weekend is 60% chance of rain Friday into Saturday morning. The high for Saturday is the low 60s. The morning games will be cold and wet. Please dress warmly. Players are permitted to wear warm clothing under their uniform. Safety is the priority so hoods must be tucked into the jersey and zippers/buttons must be covered by the uniform. Gloves and knitted hats are permitted as well. If you have any questions, please see your coach, referee, or JCYSL Board Member.
Coaches are not permitted to cancel games. JCYSL does play in the rain and will only cancel games for unsafe field conditions or severe weather events. If we decide to cancel the entire day, we will do so by 7 AM. Please check your email, text messages, Facebook, and www.jcysl.org throughout the day as alerts may happen due to changing conditions.
Silent Saturday Change
Silent Saturday has been canceled for the fall season. Additionally, the board voted on Tuesday to move Silent Saturday to the 7th week of the season. Additionally, the event will only occur once a year in the spring.
Board Members and Volunteers Needed
JCYSL needs to fill these volunteer positions: Safety Director, 5U Division Director, 6U Division Director, and 12U Division Director. If you are interested in any of these positions, please contact me at [email protected].
Not filling these positions in a timely manner will cause burn-out of the existing board members. This puts JCYSL in a bad position and leads us not producing a good program. If want to be part of the decision-making process within JCYSL, please consider one of these positions.
Player Equipment Reminder
All players must wear a shirt (jersey), shorts, socks, shoes, and shinguards. We refer to those as the 5s. Additionally, all jewelry must be removed. This includes any newly pierced ears. The only acceptable pieces of jewelry are medical ID necklaces or bracelets. Finally, hard casts and splits are not permitted and players will not be permitted to play. If you have any questions, please see a referee or board member.
Finally, please remember that we follow the AYSO Kids Zone during our practices and games. Those guidelines are listed later in this newsletter. Please read and follow during every AYSO event.
AYSO Kids Zone
At any AYSO event (practices, games, meetings, and field day), AYSO operates under the Kids Zone Pledge. What does that mean? Simply put Kids Zone is establishing a positive environment for our children to the play the game. The following rules are in play during these times:
- Kids are No. 1.
- Fun, not winning is everything.
- Fans only cheer, and only coaches coach.
- No yelling in anger.
- Respect all volunteers (referees, coaches, and board members).
- No swearing or abusive behavior.
- No alcohol, tobacco or drugs.
- No pets allowed at the fields. (Service pets are permitted with credentials.)
- No weapons.
- Leave no trash behind.
- Set a proper example of sportsmanship.
Respectfully,
Matt Byers, JCYSL Regional Commissioner