Newsletter 06/15/08

AYSO 2008 Summer Soccerfest
Palo Alto AYSO will again be providing an opportunity for kids to play soccer this summer
on Saturday mornings from 10-12 am.    Soccerfest is intended to provide a safe
environment for kids to come together and play soccer.  No coaching, refereeing or
spectators shouting from the sidelines.  AYSO provides the fields, pinnies, cones, balls
and Safe Haven certified monitors.    The kids chose up teams for pick up
games and provide the fun.   There will be two games: one for U12 players and one for
U14 and older.   In addition, if there are an equal number of boys and girls at the younger
age then we will have a boys-only and and a girls-only game.
There are 9 Soccerfest Saturdays from June 21 to
August 16.  You may attend any or all of the sessions that you want.
Best of all this is all free of charge.
Who can play:
Soccerfest is open to all players (boys and girls) who are registered
in the Fall 2007 season or Fall 2008 seasons in the U12 to U19 age groups.
If your player will be playing at the U12 level or above this Fall then
they are elgible.
What is required:
Bring a copy of your AYSO registration form signed by a parent to the
first session you attend.  You will not be permitted to play without
a signed form.
You can print out the forms you need by doing the following:
        Go to http://www.ayso26.org/
        Scroll to the bottom of the page
        Log in using the name and password you have previously used
                to register your son or daughter.
        When the WebYouthSoccer page displays, click on
                "Form Package" in the left-hand column.
        The browser will load Acrobat and display the forms.
        Print a copy, sign and bring to the field.
If this doesn't work, just come to the field with a pen and your
health insurance information.  We will have blank forms for you
to fill out when you get there.
Shin guards are required.  Prompt pickup of you child at 12pm.
Cleats recommended.
Water and sun screen recommended.
Where and When:
Greer fields #1, #2.
Every Sat starting from June 21 to August 16 from 10am - 12pm.
How much does it cost ?
No fee.
Volunteers needed :
We are looking for coaches, referees and parents who would like to
volunteer as field monitors for any of the Soccerfest sessions.   Safe Haven training is required.  If you don't have this training
it's easy to get through an online training class that takes
about 35 minutes.   Please contact Ray Wong if you are interested.
For Questions on Soccerfest:
Contact Ray Wong at boyscom_08 @ ayso26.org.