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Frequently Asked Questions
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CITY OF SLO RAIN HOTLINE - 781-7301
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AYSO 599 Monthly Board Meeting
- Our next regularly scheduled Board Meeting will be held on Monday June 17th at 6:30pm at the San Luis Business Center, Suite 600 (intersection of Los Osos Valley Road and South Higuera) in San Luis Obispo. Board Meetings are open to all those who would like to attend. If you would like to attend our next Board Meeting, please send an RSVP to Bryan Krill (ayso599@respectathletics.com) so we can plan accordingly.
Fundraising Opportunities for Region 599
- Referee Tent Advertisement
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REGISTRATION - 2013 SEASON
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Q) I want to register for the fall 2013 AYSO season. What do I need to do?
A) Registration for AYSO Region 599 is currently closed. To get on our waiting list for the fall 2013 season:
(1) "Pre-register" your child(ren) to play AYSO in Region 599 (San Luis Obispo) at www.eayso.org
(2) You will be contacted if we hold a late registration session or if space becomes available in your division
Q) We missed all three registration sessions but still want to register. Can I still register my child(ren) to play if we did not attend one of the three registration sessions?
A) The only way to guarantee registration for the upcoming season was to attend one of our three registration sessions in May. If you missed all of those registration sessions, we may hold a late registration session in June based on capacity.
Q) How much does it cost?
A) The cost is $110 per player.
Q) What happens if I register to play and then decide to drop? What is your refund policy?
A) If there is any way to help make it work so you can participate, please let us know. Since a significant portion of our registration fees go to pay for uniforms, National fees, training, equipment, and supplies, we do not issue refunds after June 30.
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FALL 2013 SEASON
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Q) When does the regular season start?
A) The first weekend of games for the U6-U14 divisions is September 14th. The regular season runs 9 straight weeks with the final regular season games ending on November 9th. The End of Season Tournament (U10, U12, U14) is November 13, 15, 16 & 17. Rain make-up dates for the EOS Tournament are November 20, 22, 23 & 24.
Q) When will I hear from my coach?
A) We will select our coaches and form our teams over the summer. The Regular Season Coaches Meeting is August 22nd (see calendar for more details). The coaches receive their equipment, uniforms, roster and player registration forms at that meeting. You will hear from your coach soon thereafter. If you have not heard from your coach by September 1st, please let us know.
Q) My child(ren)'s practice days and/or times are inconvenient? Can I switch teams?
A) No. We do not make any player changes unless you were inadvertently placed in the wrong division. Examples of incorrect division placement would include if you are a boy placed on a girls team (or vice-versa) or if you made a written request to "play up" and that request was missed AND there is space available.
Q) What can do to have more control over when and where my child practices?
A) Coach your child's team. Because coaches are volunteering their time and energy to our program and our kids, they have sole discretion as to what days, what times and what locations they hold practice. As a coach, you will have the flexibility to arrange your practices around your schedule and we will provide you the support and training you need to make it a successful experience for everyone.
Q) Who is responsible for setting up or taking down the goals and corner flags?
A) It is the responsibility of the participating teams to set up and take down the goals each week if those teams have the first or last games of the day on their assigned field. Please plan on arriving a little earlier than normal if your team has the responsibility of setting up your field. Team responsibility is listed on the COACHES tab.
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Picture Schedule
- Pictures are taken at Damon Garcia Sports Complex only. Regular Picture Days are Saturday, September 28 and Saturday, October 5. Make-up pictures will be taken on Wednesday, October 9 from 5-5:30pm.
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COACHING
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Q) I want to coach next season. Are there any administrative issues I need to resolve before the season starts?
A) First thing you will want to do is let the Regional Coach Administrator (Heather Billing) know at walk-in registration that you would like to coach and in which division. Before the season starts, you will need to complete three requirements:
1) Safe Haven Certified (Click here to get started)
2) Complete and submit a 2013 Volunteer Form (eAYSO)
3) Be Coach Trained in your division.
Please contact your Division Coordinator for additional information.
Q) What is Safe Haven and why is it required? How often do I need to be Safe Haven Certified?
A) Safe Haven certification is required for all volunteers who will, in any way, be involved with and in contact with players in the AYSO program. Click here to get started. The Safe Haven course has changed significantly over the years so all volunteers are encouraged to take the Safe Haven Certification each season.
Q) I volunteered last year to coach. Didn't I already submit a Volunteer Application or do I need to do it again?
A) Volunteer Forms need to be completed each year you volunteer for any position (including coaches, assistants, team parents, referees, anyone involved with and in contact with players). We submit those volunteer forms to AYSO National who run background checks on every application submitted. Since backgrounds potentially change from year to year, background checks may be necessary every year.
Q) I am coaching in a division lower than my highest level of coach training. For example, I am coaching in the U10 division. I do not have U10 coach training but I do have U12 or above coach training. Do I really need to attend U10 coach training?
A) The short answer is yes. Since the AYSO coach training is comprehensive and specific to a particular age group, you will need to either have already completed or attend coach training in the division you will be coaching this season. This requirement applies to the head coach and any official assistant coach. This is particularly important in the competitive age groups (U10 and above) where the head coach and assistant coach must be age appropriately trained to advance beyond our End of Season Tournament. Please contact your divisional coordinator for additional clarification.
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VOLUNTEERING
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Q) I recognize that AYSO is an all-volunteer organization but I do not have the time to coach. Are there any other smaller jobs that might better fit my schedule?
A) There are many behind the scene jobs that make our organization work. If you are interested in volunteering some time or energy, please let us know.
Q) I have no idea what goes on behind the scenes. How do I get more information?
A) Our monthly Board Meetings are held at the San Luis Business Center on Los Osos Valey and S. Higuera Street in San Luis Obispo at 6:30pm on the 3rd Monday of the month. Board Meetings are open to anyone looking to get involved with or get more information about AYSO. Dinner is served so if you plan to attend, please let us know. Board Member Information is listed on the BOARD OF DIRECTORS tab.
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Make a difference! Join the AYSO Board.
The following positions are open:
- Assistant Regional Commissioner
- Assistant Coach Administrator
- Regional Management Administrator
If you are interested in any of these positions or any other opportunities to be involved with the board, please contact Bryan Krill at ayso599@respectathletics.com.
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Regional Guidelines
Click here to view Region 599 guidelines.
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Insurance Claim Forms
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Scholarship Forms
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