FALL 2009 Guidelines/Policies/Information

Residency

The LMYSA SAY program is open for all children that live within the Little Miami SAY area. Our SAY area includes children that live within the Little Miami School District and can also include children living in Lebanon, Clermont Northeastern, Blanchester and Goshen since SAY Soccer is not currently offered in those districts.

Division breakdown for age groups

Proof of age (copy of a birth certificate) is required if your child has not played LMYSA soccer in the past. The age is based on your child‘s age BEFORE July 31, 2009. A special provision has been made for children in the instructional league. As long as your child has turned 4 by October 1, 2009 they will be eligible to play in the spring season. This spring the U6 instructional division will be divided into a U6 Boys and U6 Girls division.

Division Age

(U6) Instructional 4 or 5

(U8) Passers6 or 7

(U10) Wings8 or 9

(U12) Strikers10 or 11

(U14) Kickers12 or 13

(U16/18) Minors/Seniors 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 (MUST still be in High School)

Instructional / Instructional / Passers / Passers / Wings / Wings
Age 4 / Age 5 / Age 6 / Age 7 / Age 8 / Age 9
08-01-04 / 08-01-03 / 08-01-02 / 08-01-01 / 08-01-00 / 08-01-99
thru / thru / thru / thru / thru / thru
07-31-05 / 07-31-04 / 07-31-03 / 07-31-02 / 07-31-01 / 07-31-00
Strikers / Strikers / Kickers / Kickers / Minors / Minors / Seniors / Seniors
Age 10 / Age 11 / Age 12 / Age 13 / Age 14 / Age 15 / Age 16 / Age 17
08-01-98 / 08-01-97 / 08-01-96 / 08-01-95 / 08-01-94 / 08-01-93 / 08-01-92 / 08-01-91
thru / thru / thru / thru / thru / thru / thru / thru
07-31-99 / 07-31-98 / 07-31-97 / 07-31-96 / 07-31-95 / 07-31-94 / 07-31-93 / 07-31-92

Teams

The SAY philosophy is to provide fair competition for all participants. To that end, we are required to randomly assign players to teams. We cannot honor requests to have a child placed with a specific coach, nor can we arrange the draw so that friends/neighbors play on the same team. The exception to this is if the head coach requests a specific assistant coach or a sponsor; in which case the assistant’s or sponsor’s child will be placed on the same team. Requests that a player not play on a particular team or for a particular coach will be honored, provided there are more than two teams in that player’s division.

Coaches

SAY National requires all head coaches and assistant coaches having unsupervised access to children fill out a "Volunteer Application/Screening” form prior to being assigned any team responsibilities. Forms are available at the SAY National website (

Necessary Equipment

Please have your child bring or wear these items to every practice and game:

  • Soccer Shoes
  • Shin Guards
  • Water Bottle
  • Soccer Ball

Size #3 - Instructional and Passers (ages 5-7)

Size #4 - Wings and Strikers (ages 8-11)

Size #5 - Kickers and Up (ages 12 and over)

Illegal Equipment

Illegal equipment consists of anything hard or metallic such as hard casts, watches, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and hard hair barrettes. This does not include objects like orthodontic braces or prescription glasses. At no time will a player be permitted to participate in practices or games while wearing illegal equipment.

Uniforms

Your child will receive a uniform shirt, shorts, and socks prior to the first game. The cost of the uniform is included in the registration.

Registration

Early registration starts May 15thand runs through June 17th. Early registration fee is $70.00/child for all divisions. Starting June 18th the registration fee is $90.00. There is a $180.00 maximum charge per household during early registration, $270 maximum after June 18th. In person registration will be on May 28th, 2009 from 6pm to 8pm at Veterans Park Shelter and June 15th, 2009 from 6pm to 8pm at Testerman Park Shelter. You may also register online at and click on the registration tab. If your child has not played LMYSA soccer in the past, you must provide proof of age (copy of Birth Certificate.). If proof of age is not provided, it will delay the processing of paperwork. Registration forms, fees and copies of birth certificate may be mailed to the address listed on the form or dropped in the LMYSA Drop Box at 713 Linden Creek (Thorton Grove Subdivision).

Refund Policy

There will be NO REFUND of the registration fee except for the following cases: if a written request to remove your child is postmarked no later than 2 weeks from the sign up date or your child is injured or becomes ill before the second game of the season and cannot participate in any more games.

S.A.Y. Philosophy

The Soccer Association for Youth (S.A.Y.) organization was formed to provide an organization within which children could learn and play soccer. The fact that any size player can be successful at the game and that modest expense is required to field a team makes it possible for many children to participate in organized competition. These factors, plus the enthusiasm of the children once they’ve played the game, have resulted in the rapid growth of the S.A.Y. program. It is the function of S.A.Y. to provide guidance and instruction for participants, and organizational structure to form leagues and schedule games and to prescribe rules and regulations that will ensure safe, enjoyable, and fair competition.

A youth program should be as its name implies: A Program for Kids. To win at any cost may be an attitude of the highly skilled professional, but it is contradictory to the basic objectives of S.A.Y. The overall objective of S.A.Y. is maximum participation with even competition at various age levels. Your child will play at least two quarters every game.

Registration
***Proof of Age required if your child did not play with LMYSA in the past.***
In Person:May 28th at VeteransPark and June 15th at TestermanPark from
6-8pm / By Mail:Send registration with payment to:
LMYSA
P.O. BOX 391
Maineville, Ohio 45039 / Early Registration Fee:$70.00 per child
Early registration fee is $70 when your register between May 15th and June 17th 2009.
Maximum $180 per household / Standard Registration Fee:$90.00 per child
June 18th thru
July 10th 2009
Maximum $270 per household

Date: ______

Player Information
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* Proof of age required
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Mother’s Day and Month of Birth
/ Shirt / Shorts

First Name

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Last Name

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Sex

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Date of Birth

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Mother’s Date of Birth MM/DD

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Youth
 XS, S, M, L
Adult
S, M, L, XL /

Youth XS, S, M, LAdultS, M, L, XL

Address

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City, Zip

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School District

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Phone Number

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One Call NowPhone Number

Father

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Mother

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Secondary Phone (Optional)

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E-Mail Address

Siblings

Do you wish siblings to play on the same team? Siblings MUST be the same sex and division to qualify.

Yes: ______No: ______If Yes, Sibling’s Name: ______

Coaching (see page 1 under ‘Coaches’ for more information.)

Head coach: ____ Asst. Coach: _____ Name of person volunteering to coach: ______

If volunteering for Head Coach, please give name of preferred assistant coach (only one, please): ______

If you do not have an assistant coach, you may designate a sponsor instead: ______

Shirt Size: ______

Volunteer

Field Maintenance._____ Referee____ Fundraising ______

Sponsor Please fill out Sponsor Information Form (available at signup or the website)

Do you wish to sponsor a team? Yes: ______No: ______

Sponsor Name: ______Phone: ______

Medical

Emergency Contact Name: ______Phone: ______

Medical Conditions Please mark any of the following medical concerns:

( ) Asthma ( ) Fainting ( ) Diabetes

( ) Heart ( ) Convulsions/ Epilepsy ( ) Allergies

( ) Other- specify ______

Please see back side for signature
I certify that the above medical information is correct and that I hereby hold LMYSA and SAY free and harmless for any liabilities that may arise while my child or I participate in any of the Associations activities. I hereby grant permission for my child to join the Little Miami Youth Soccer Association. If any injury does occur and emergency treatment is deemed necessary, I hereby grant permission to LMYSA and it staff of volunteers to secure medical treatment for my child. I also agree that the LMYSA, its members, coaches or officers shall not be liable for any injury or loss which my child or children may sustain while participating in activities of any kind whether sponsored by the or under the supervision of LMYSA, and I agree to indemnify and to hold harmless LMYSA, its members, coaches, offers or designates of any kind from any claim whatsoever.

PARENT OR GAURDIAN SIGNATURE

______Date______

SAY Use Only

Date Rcvd: ______Rcvd. By: ______

Amt. Paid

Cash $______Check $ ______

Check #______

LMYSA Code of Conduct

The following Code of Conduct is offered here to exemplify the behavior of an ideal player, coach and parent in the LMYSA S.A.Y. All LMYSA participants are required and expected to understand, agree with and abide by this code of conduct before participating in any LMYSA S.A.Y. sanctioned activities.

  1. I will not force my child to participate in sports.
  2. I will remember that children participate to have fun and that the game is for youth, not adults.
  3. I will inform the coach of any physical disability or ailment that may affect the safety of my child or the safety of others.
  4. I will learn the rules of the game and the policies of the league.
  5. I (and my guests) will be a positive role model for my child and encourage sportsmanship by showing respect and courtesy, and by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, officials and spectators at every game, practice or other sporting event.
  6. I (and my guests) will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player, or parent such as booing and taunting; refusing to shake hands; or using profane language or gestures.
  7. I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and wellbeing of the athletes.
  8. I will teach my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.
  9. I will demand that my child treat other players, coaches, officials and spectators with respect regardless of race, creed, color, sex or ability.
  10. I will teach my child that doing one's best is more important than winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of a game or his/her performance.
  11. I will praise my child for competing fairly and trying hard, and make my child feel like a winner every time.
  12. I will never ridicule or yell at my child or other participant for making a mistake or losing a competition.
  13. I will emphasize skill development and practices and how they benefit my child over winning. I will also de-emphasize games and competition in the lower age groups.
  14. I will promote the emotional and physical well-being of the athletes ahead of any personal desire I may have for my child to win.
  15. I will respect the officials and their authority during games and will never question, discuss, or confront coaches at the game field, and will wait 24 hours after the game ends to speak with coaches at an agreed upon time and place.
  16. I will field any complaints first, to my coach and then if it cannot be settled, I will then go to an LMYSA Board Member.
  17. I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free from drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and I will refrain from their use at all sports events.
  18. I will refrain from coaching my child or other players during games and practices, unless I am one of the official coaches of the team
  19. I will publicly support the Club as a whole and work to improve the areas that I disagree with if necessary. I will be protective of LMYSA S.A.Y equipment and facilities and return the teams equipment promptly and in good repair at the end of the season.

I have read, understand and agree to abide by the LMYSA Code of Conduct. Initials____________