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Overview
The 6U division is a learning division and is designed to introduce young players to the game of soccer. The children will play short-sided games (4 v 4, max team size in 2019 is 6 players/team) on small fields with simplified laws. Short-sided games help ensure that children have fun and at the same time, maximize their learning opportunities. No standings are kept in this division.
For 2019 the 6U Division is formed by players born in the calendar year 2014 or 2015
AYSO is committed to its six philosophies:
- Open Registration
- Balanced teams
- Everyone plays
- Positive coaching
- Good sportsmanship
- Player Development
AYSO posts these yellow signs at the entrances of playing fields to remind parents that they are entering a Kids Zone.
AYSO is an ALL VOLUNTEER organization. Each and every task that is done, from coaching, refereeing, lining fields, scheduling games, organizing divisions, training clinics, etc. is done by volunteers. We cannot make AYSO function without your help. We need you to volunteer. Here are some key ways you can help (Coach, Referee, etc)!
Almost 90 percent of AYSO 6U coaches are first-time coaches-parents with little free time. Short-sided soccer is a way to ease adults into coaching as well as to ease children into playing. Won't you consider coaching? This is the single biggest area where you can help. AYSO will provide you with the training & resources necessary for you to do the job. You supply the smile and encouraging words.
The time commitment involved is between 1 hour a week (one 30 minute practice then one 20 minute game each Saturday). In addition, you will need to annually take classes for free at AYSOU.org (AYSO Safe Haven and CDC Concussion) and also become an 6U Coach if you have not taken this class. You can take the 6U Coach class at ayso.org for free or show up to one of our in-person 6U Coach class TBA Your first job as a coach is to schedule a team meeting so you can figure out how everyone can help! Most other team related tasks can be delegated to your Team Parent. We will do our best to assign an Assistant Coach to each team.
Referee:
We always need referees. We will train you and you can pick when you volunteer to referee.
Be available at as many practices and games as possible to assist the coach. Fill in for the coach when he/she cannot be present. You will need to attend a 6U Coach Class or take the 6U Coach class on-line at AYSOU.org, ideally before the start of the season.
Each team needs a team parent to help organize snacks, communicate with the whole team on behalf of the coach, organize the end-of-season party, and generally take care of administrative details for the team (roster, schedule etc.)
There are many opportunities for you to help out. Please don't assume that someone else will do it!
All games are played on Saturdays at Hawthorne Elementary School, usually between 9:00am and 1:00pm, depending on how many teams we have.
As part of the registration fee, each player receives a full uniform (jersey, shorts, socks) which your coach will give to you prior to the start of the season. In addition, you will need to supply the following items:
- Shin guards (mandatory for all practices and games)
- Size 3 soccer ball (highly recommended)
- Soccer shoes (These shoes may not have a toe cleat. Tennis shoes are ok.)
- Water bottle (great for those hot August days)
For safety reasons, players are not allowed to wear jewelry (earrings, necklaces, barrettes etc...) during practices or games. Special provisions can be made for medical items (ex: medic-alert bracelets)
Coach Meeting: Wed Aug 21, 2019
Practices may Start: Mon Aug 26, 2019
Coaches Notify Families/Teams by: Sept. 1, 2019
PCA Double Goal Coach Training: TBA
PCA Single Goal Parent Training: TBA
First Fall Season Game: Sat. Sept. 14, 2019
Last Fall Season Game: Sat. Nov. 9, 2019
Teams
Each team consists of a maximum of 6 players. Teams are divided into boys and girls teams and are formed by distributing older and younger players. We also do our best to have a few players from each school on each team, although sometimes this is not possible. Thank you for your understanding. Coaches and parents are not allowed to pre-select players for their team for work schedules, carpools, etc.
There is a mandatory Coach Meeting held on Wednesday of the first week of school for San Luis Coastal School District. Coaches will contact their players and families before September 1st.
Here are some useful guidelines that will help make this an enjoyable season for you and everyone else.
- Please show up at the field at least 10 minutes before game time so your coach can get the team organized.
- Do not stand or coach from behind the goal. The referee will ask you to return to your team's touch line.
- Please stand at least 1 yard back from the touch line to avoid interfering with play.
- Respect the referee's decision. If you have a question (not a complaint) regarding a call, wait until after the game is over. Remember, the referees are learning too. If you feel that you know best, then consider becoming a referee yourself!
- Resist the urge to run onto the field if your child gets knocked down or hurt. Let the referee and coach manage the incident. You will be called upon if needed.
- If a player is misbehaving (temper tantrum, aggressive behavior, etc.) they may be asked to leave the game for a cooling off period. Please support the referee in that decision.
- Encourage your child to be a good sport, win or lose. No negative comments to the opposite team.
- Only 2 AYSO coaches per field. Players get confused when they hear more than one person "coaching" from the sidelines. If you can't help yourself, perhaps you should consider becoming a coach!
- Heading the ball is not allowed for this age group. Period.
- If you have the first game of the day, please show up extra early to help set up the goals and re-line the 6U fields. If you have the last game, then help tear down the goals.
- Dogs are not allowed on the playing fields.
- Smoking, vaping, and alcoholic beverages are prohibited on or near the playing fields at either practices or games.
- Please help pick up trash (especially yours) after each game.
- Support the children, coaches, and referees from the opposing team as well as from your team.