• Matrix SE Tryouts •
MATRIX SE Soccer is the premier competitive club for players and families looking to grow and fulfill their competitive soccer needs. If your son or daughter is looking to elevate their game to the next level, San Elijo Matrix is the program that you have been looking for.
U10, U11, U12, and U13 divisions will be holding tryouts February 6, 9, 13, and 14. Click on the "Matrix" link above for more information on upcoming tryouts and to print a copy of the Waiver/Medical Release form.
Questions? Contact Matrix Director, Jurgen Wurth, at matrixdirector@sanelijoayso.org.
• Spring Turbo Soccer •
Spring Turbo Soccer registration is open and we are on track to surpass last year's enrollment! Room is still available so don't hesitate to sign-up soon.
What is Spring Turbo Soccer? It is a volunteer program run by Region 1505 during March, April, and May. It is played as a quick paced, short sided, 3 versus 3 format. We plan to offer up to eight games* (all on Sunday between the hours of 11:00am and 4:00pm), starting on March 11th and ending on May 6th, excluding April 8th.
The season will focus on playing soccer for fun and not competition. For more information, click on the "Spring League" link located above.
*Weather permitting
• What is AYSO •
The American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) is a national, non-profit organization which provides soccer development and instruction for children between the ages of 4 and 19. Here in San Elijo, we are a team of volunteers, including coaches, referees, and administrators, many of whom are parents or family of the youth we coach. You can view a quick video covering the philosophies of AYSO.
• Everyone Plays • • Balanced Teams •
• Open Registration • • Positive Coaching •
• Good Sportsmanship • • Player Development •
• Registration/Waiver Form •
Do you need to reprint your child's Registration/Medical Waiver form? View our detailed instructions on how to reprint the Registartion/Medical Waiver form. If you haven't done so already, you will need to provide 2 signed copies of this form to your child's coach.
• Attention All Volunteers •
Have you completed the registration process, mailed your paperwork, and taken the required online class in order to be an AYSO volunteer? If not, click on the appropriate section above (e.g. Team Parent, Coach, Referee) for more information on completing the registration process.
• Email Newsletter •
Stay on top of all the latest San Elijo AYSO news and events by signing up for our email newsleter (click the link below). You can also view all of our previous newsletters by clicking on the Archive link above.
• Friday Night Clinics •
As an added bonus to all players registered in the 2011 Fall season, our region is proud to offer "Friday Night Clinics."
These free clinics are conducted by Mike Hovenic and his trainers and cover different aspects of the game and training. Coaches are also welcome to attend to help out in the clinics or to pick up drills and ideas that they can take to practice. Listed below is information on the remaining upcoming dates:
- Where: San Elijo Middle School Football Field
- When: Friday, October 14th
- Time: U5, U6, & U8 Divisions - 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
- Time: U10 & Higher Divisions - 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
• Fall 2011 Picture Day •
Picture day is this Saturday, September 17th at San Elijo Elementary School. All players will receive the free Standard League Package which includes:
- 1 Memory Mate
- 4 Wallets
- 1 Photo Button
You can view the Picture Day schedule to find your team's picture time and station location. All players must have a completed Order Form even if they are only getting the Standard League Package since your address is needed for shipment.
Other options are available for purchase. You will see samples of these items at Picture Day. Be sure to view the photo day flyer which include answers to frequently asked questions and a way to save 20% on additionally ordered items.
Make-up picture day will be held on Saturday, October 1st with the location to be determined
• New Player Evaluations •
One of the core philosophies of AYSO is "balanced teams." In order to properly balance teams within each division we need to evaluate new players to our region. All players in U8, U10, & U12 divsions that are new to Region 1505 must attend an evaluation day.
Players should come come prepared to play soccer (i.e. must wear shinguards and have a soccer ball). Evaluations will include small drills and short-sided scrimmages.
| Where |
San Elijo Upper Softball Field |
| When |
Saturday, June 4th
Saturday, June 18th
(come either day) |
| Time |
U8 - 8:00 a.m.
U10 - U12 - 9:30 a.m. |
Please note that this information may have changed from what you received by email after registering your child. Also note that U14 division evaluations won't be necessary this year. If you have any questions please email the appropriate division coordinator. You can find their email address by clicking on the "AYSO Board" link above.
Offsides - A player is offside if he or she is ahead of the ball at the moment the ball touches or is played by a member of the same team, except if that player:
- Is in his/her own half of the field
- Has 2 opponents even with or between him/her and the opponent's goal line (determined by the referee when the ball is played and not received).
- Is the first to receive the ball from a throw-in, corner kick, or goal kick
- Is not involved in active play by interfering with play, interfering with an opponent, or gaining an advantage by being in that position.
You can also
view a quick animation explaining the offside rule visually and in more detail.
• Fall 2011 Season Registration •
Registration has officially closed but it may not be too late. You can still register your son or daughter now to have them placed on a wait list. As we begin to form teams, children on the wait list will be eligible to be placed on a team on a first come, first served basis.
AYSO Region 1505 is celebrating it's Seventh Anniversary Season! For our anniversary pricing of $77.00, each player will receive a 10 game season (weather permitting), a full uniform, pictures and insurance. Open to players between 4 and 19 years old (as of 8/1/2011).
If you have questions as to what division your child will be in, be sure to view the age/division chart for the 2011 Season.
Sign up now and enjoy soccer the AYSO way!
• Hendo's Local Dine Out •
Hendo's Local and AYSO San Elijo have teamed up and we ask you to support both of these community mainstays!
Stop by Hendo’s for dinner or snacks, dine-in or carry-out, on May 16th and 17th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. and Hendo’s will donate 20% of your food bill to AYSO Region 1505. Be sure to mention AYSO when you order!
Check out their new menu and don’t forget Monday night is 25 cent wings night!
• Spring Community Grants •
Liberty Mutual’s Responsible Sports program supports volunteer youth sports coaches and parents who help our children succeed both on and off the field. Responsible Sports is a community-based program providing resources, tools, tips and advice from the youth sports experts at Positive Coaching Alliance for youth sport coaches and parents.
AYSO Region 1505 (San Elijo AYSO) is registered with the Responsible Sports program. For each person that takes the Responsible Sport Parenting and/or Responsible Coaching guides and quiz,
our region will be one step closer towards earning a $2500 grant.
Learn what it means to fill a player’s "Emotional Tank"; understand the ELM approach to coaching mastery; know what it means to "Honor the Game!" These guides typically take about 30 minutes to complete.
To get started, visit their website at www.responsiblesports.com.
• Soccer Camps •
Soccer camps provide an environment where each and every child will learn the basics of soccer in a fun-filled week of age-appropriate experience and games. You can view upcomping San Elijo camps where you will find contact information along with price.