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Apr, 2019

Spring 2019 - Week #2 Newsletter

Hello JCYSL Members:

Thank you everyone for a successful week #1.  The first week is always a little hectic, but everything seems to fall into place.  Please remember to always practice Goods Sportsmanship during practices and games.  No matter what the result is or what happened during the game, we always respect our opponents by shaking their hands and acknowledging a good game.  It is important to acknowledge our referees by thanking them at the end of game as well.

Majority of the uniforms have been delivered.  Division Directors are working out the details with coaches to get uniforms in hand.  If your uniform has not arrived, we should have it next week.

Mark Your Calendars
We have tentatively scheduled team/individual photos for Saturday, May 4th.  This has become a challenge as we are working with a new vendor.  I hope to have all the detail completed and schedule by next week.  Please stay tuned for more details. 

Weather Forecast
The morning games may be a little wet as rain is forecasted through this evening.  Temperatures will start in the upper-40s and should reach the 60s by noon.

Inclement Weather and Cancellations
As with all JCYSL events, the weather can be a determining factor.  We communicate via email, web and FaceBook posts, and text alerts.  We encourage all members to sign-up for alerts by texting JCYSLayso14431 to 84483.  Our goal is to have practice cancellations posted by 4 PM and game cancellations posted by 7 AM.  On practice days many of us work outside of the County, please be patience as the decision may not be made right at 4 PM.  If there is no decision made by JCYSL, the coach is permitted to cancel practice.  On game days, only the JCYSL Regional Board can cancel games.  Coaches are not permitted to cancel games or move games.

Lastly, we do practice and play in the rain, cold, and heat. We will only cancel for severe weather and unsafe field conditions.A parent always has the right to miss practice or game if they are not comfortable with weather conditions.  This must be communicated to the coach so that they can plan their session or game roster.

Board Members Needed
JCYSL needs to fill these volunteer positions: Safety Director, 5U Division Director, 6U Division Director, 12U Division Director,  Uniform Coordinator, and Treasurer.  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 to not producing a good program.  If you want to be part of the decision-making process within JCYSL, please consider one of these positions.

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 play the game.  The following rules are in play during these times:

 

1.   Kids are No. 1.

2.   Fun, not winning is everything.

3.   Fans only cheer, and only coaches coach.

4.   No yelling in anger.

5.   Respect all volunteers (referees, coaches, and board members).

6.   No swearing or abusive behavior.

7.   No alcohol, tobacco or drugs.

8.   No pets allowed at the fields. (Service pets are permitted with credentials.)

9.   No weapons.

10.Leave no trash behind.

11.Set a proper example of sportsmanship.


Respectfully,

Matt Byers, JCYSL Regional Commissioner

Contact Us

AYSO Region 322 - JCYSL

PO Box 504 
Charles Town, West Virginia 25414

Email Us: [email protected]

Phone: 681-283-8458