BEST PRACTICES REGARDING PETS

Pets of any kind are NOT allowed on the field. While we love our pets, please make sure to keep them at home. If a pet is seen on the field our Board Members will ask you to escort the pet off. The only exception is if the pet is a service animal.     

Please feel free to reach out to me at any time with additional questions or concerns. Contact information is above. 

Weather Concerns

Rain Policy

Please check here for any information regarding weather. Region 1463 would like to remind everyone to drink water, wear sunscreen and bring tents for sunny days as well as to bundle up and wear layers on the cold days. 

We Do Not Cancel Games for Rain
Unless otherwise notes on this page or our Facebook page, we do not cancel games for the weather. When you reach your field in the morning, take a cursory look around for mud patches and check with the ref about marking those with cones. Players can wear a long-sleeve shirts with no hood under their jersey to combat the cold, if needed.

If there is thunder or lightning, we stop play immediately and leave the field for a safe area (typically the car).  Play can not resume until 30 minutes after all thunder and lightning have stopped.

As always, safety first!

When the game day heat is of concern, below is guidance we will put in place along with guidance to the referee teams who manage the games.

All games even the early ones before the heat increases will have increased water breaks. For example, a U10 match has two 25 minute halves, so the quarters are at the 12.5 minute mark. We will instruct the referee managing the game to give a water break at the 10 minute mark and break for 5 minutes. There will obviously be less playing time but more time to drink fluids.

In the event games are suspended, we will continue on with the season and call the games a draw. There will be no rescheduling.

Please bring lots of water for your players and ensure they’re hydrated even if the temperature is in the high 80’s or low 90’s. Hydration is essential regardless, so please ensure your players are staying hydrated.

We may have some visiting teams for our U12 and above divisions. Board members will be monitoring these games and will be the one to talk to the visiting coaches and their region coordinators in the event we suspend games. Visiting regions will most likely be checking our field conditions since as you know, the weather can be different across the valley.

Below is some additional information for you. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Safety Guidelines

Heat Cramps

If the player's parents are on hand, have them:
Remove the player's shirt.
Apply cold packs to the groin area.

If you suspect that a player is suffering from heat stroke

Professional soccer players lose seven and a half pounds of sweat during a game. In order to avoid serious heat-induced conditions, players must drink enough fluids to replace that sweat. Every player should carry his or her own sports bottle to practice, and coaches need to stop for drink breaks every 15 minutes during the summer. Symptoms of dehydration may include:

Parents, please make sure your players are drinking LOTS of water the day before especially the night before. Continue hydrating the morning/day of match. The child should be hydrated enough to sweat and not become so thirsty during a game where they "chug" water down. If they are feeling thirsty, their bodies are already starting to dehydrate.Bananas and/or apple about 15 minutes before they start warming up provides good sugars for energy and helps maintain hydration. On hot days, fruit smoothies are also a great cool down treat.

In addition to staying hydrated, wearing loose-fitting, lightweight clothing in light colors will help keep the body cool. Coaches must remember to conduct shorter, easier practices in the summer.

Covid-19 Testing  / Questions / Guidance

FROM THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE

Free Testing Phone Number
800-945-6171
https://gettested.ruhealth.org/home


Latest CDC Guidance
AYSO 1463 is following the guidance provided by the CDC. If you have tested positive, may have been exposed to someone with Covid-19, and/or are looking for general information, feel free to hit the link below. 

Latest CDC Guidance Regarding Covid-19

CDC Concussion Protocol

AYSO has partnered with the Center for Disease Control (CDC) to use the “Heads Up” Concussion training tools in support of the following guidelines in order to ensure the safety of all our participants:

The AYSO / CDC Parent / Athlete Concussion Information Sheet should be used to inform parents about the potential risks associated with concussions. When required by state law, signatures of a parent and/or athlete must be obtained each membership year. 

The AYSO / CDC Coach / Referee Action Plan provides coaches / referees with the signs and symptoms of concussion and the recommended steps to take whenever a player exhibits any sign or symptom. 

AYSO requires the new AYSO Participation Release Form, signed by a parent/guardian, acknowledging that the player has been given clearance before the player can return to play.

AYSO strongly recommends that parents/guardians seek medical attention whenever a player exhibits any signs or symptoms of a concussion and obtain a clearance by a medical professional before the player is allowed to return to play. When required by state law, parents must obtain a medical clearance in addition to completing the Participation Release Form.

If a player exhibits any signs or symptoms of a concussion and is removed from play or not permitted to participate, the player may not return to play for the remainder of that day.

The Region Safety Director must receive an AYSO Incident Report, signed Participation Release, copy of the signed Player Registration Form and copy of any SAI claim whenever a player is removed from play due to signs/symptoms of concussion. Fax/email forms to [email protected].

Visit the Volunteer Portal and review the eTrainu section to for more details. 
Etrainu Section 

Please follow the below steps to get this completed ASAP:

1.  Go to website for instructions on signing up:  Etrainu Section 
   
   
2.  Course takes about 15 minutes to complete (simple 6 question quiz at end of course).
   
   
3.  Save completion certificate as a pdf (keep for your records).
   

Safesport Course
A comprehensive overview of facts, principles, and strategies to help you provide safe and positive sport environments. Units include:

• Sexual Misconduct Awareness and Education
• Mandatory Reporting
• Physical and Emotional Misconduct (including bullying, hazing, and harassment)

Accessing and Completing Safesport: 
1 | Log into your Sports Connect account 
2 | On your Dashboard, select the Volunteer tab on the left side of the screen 
3 | Check the box next to Safesport 
4 | Click Renew & Update 
5 | A prompt will pop-up. Click the link to get Started 
6 | You will need to create a Safesport account. During the process when you see the question for "Membership ID", leave this blank. 
7 | Once the account has been created, go to "My Courses" and select "Safesport Trained- U.S. Soccer Federation." 
8 | Complete the course