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Upcoming Spring Events
Update
March Leader’s Clipboard
Download this months PCA's Leader’s Clipboard which focuses on the value of a Mission Statement.
Happy New Year VYSL!!!!
There are many exciting event coming up for the year of 2010.
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Try-outs March 13th & 20th 2010
Location:TBA - Board Memember Meetings On Friday week before last
- Coaches Meeting on Friday Week Before Last of the Month
- Wine Tasting July 17th Place TBD
- Coaches Classes TBD
- PCA Workshop TBD
- Tournaments TBD
- Managers Meetings TBD
Upcoming Fall Events
Positive Coaching Alliance Workshop
Just a reminder that the PCA workshop will be October 30, 2009 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at GVRD located at 225 Amador St. Vallejo .Ca. 94590. We need volunteers to help run this workshop, please contact Mary if you are interested. Please tell to everybody you know to come and enjoy this workshop. For more information please Download PDF. Don't forget to print it out and pass it to your family and friends.
Sponsors Section
VYSL website now has a Sponsors section to thank everyone who has made donations and have sponsored us!!
Positive Coaching Alliance Workshop Date Changed to: October 30th 2009
VYSL will be hosting a Positive Coaching workshop on Friday, October 30, 2009, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at GVRD. This is mandatory for coaches, but is open to everybody — parents and players included — as well as to people from other leagues and sports. We will be distributing flyers to promote the event. Please spread the word!
Congratulations to Panteras U14B!!!
I am happy to share this email with the league!
Hello Mary,
I just wanted to inform you that Panteras U14B had a real good tournament this weekend returning as Champions from the Dublin Premier Fall Classic.
Though the team has had it's ups and downs this year (like most teams), fun has never been abscent from our competitions, and fortunately with hard work we have been able to get back up when we fall.
I am really proud of our team (players, parents, coaching staff, club) and I felt it necessary to let you know what we have accomplished thus far this year 2009:
State Cup:- 2 wins, 1 loss (did not advance)
- Mustang Winter Turf Invitational (Champions)
- Santa Rosa Wine Country Cup (Champions)
- Diablo FC Summer Classic (2nd Place)
- San Ramon Valley Cup (Champions)
- Mustang Stampede Tournament (3rd Place)
- California Rush Open (2nd Place)
- Dublin Premier Fall Classic (Champions)
- NorCal Premier Spring League-Gold Division (2nd Place)
- As of now, the team is ranked #17 in the state CAN, #42 in region and #88 in nation (Gotsoccer.com rankings).
I do not intend to brag or boast about our team in any manner, I just think you should know that Panteras does it's best it can to represent Vallejo YSL with pride and dignity.
And one other very important thing, maybe the most important of all. At almost every event we participate, Panteras is continuously recognized as the most disciplined group of players inside and outside the field. This praise has come from tournament coordinators, field marshalls, referees, coaches and parents. This is a result of our strong commitment to teach our players to play the game with commitment, respect and discipline.
Mary, thanks to you and leaders like Van, Tony & others, for your time and effort in giving us the opportunity to play as a competitive team as members of VYSL and for the opportunity you give us to participate and compete in soccer events that will give us great memories for years to come. Without all of you this would not be possible.
I have included some pics of the team. Hope you enjoy.
Mil Gracias!
Yours in soccer,
Coach Sal
Thank you very much for your words, that's our mission to support and give the best to our children, very proud of you Sal and the kids and the commitment you have with all the players and their families. Wish you the best on this season.
PCA links!!!
We've added links to PCA information on the Useful Links page in the Coaching/Training section. Check them out!
Positive Coaching Alliance Workshop: October 16, 2009
Vallejo Youth Soccer League is now affiliated with the nonprofit organization Positive Coaching Alliance, whose mission is to make youth sports a positive experience for players and a way for them to learn winning life lessons rather than just winning games. PCA helps by conducting workshops and providing useful tips, articles, and blogs on its website — check them out.
VYSL will be hosting a Positive Coaching workshop on Friday, October 16, 2009, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at a place to be determined. This is mandatory for coaches, but is open to everybody — parents and players included — as well as to people from other leagues and sports. We will be distributing flyers to promote the event. Please spread the word!
September 12 Games Rained Out
Due to electrical storm activity and last night's rain, VYSL has decided to shut down the games for Saturday, September 12, 2009. This affects the following matches:
- (Crest Ranch) - 10:00 AM - U10B Div 3 - Vallejo United vs WCC FCA Gremio
- (Wardlaw) - 10:00 AM - U13B Div 1 - Vallejo United Barcelona vs Livermore United
- (Wardlaw) - 11:30 AM - U16B Div 3 - Vallejo United Tigres vs DYSL Delta Hawks
Makeup dates will have to be scheduled. If you have any questions call Mary at (707) 642-7652.
Picture Makeup Day: Tuesday, September 15, 2009
VYSL has scheduled a Picture Makeup Day. Photography will take place on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at Wardlaw Field.Photo will be taken at 5:30pm. Managers should contact Jessica Marwick at jessica@marwick.info or (707) 653-6262.
Past Summer Events
District IV Procedure, Rules & Regulations and District IV Code of Conduct
Many of our teams have registered in both CYSA & in US Club; several will play their matches here in District IV, and many will play their matches in the Golden State Soccer League (GSSL). It is important that everyone involved understand a few things before things really get rolling after Labor Day so here are some important points that you should all be aware of:
- If a team official is sent off, which results in a suspension:
- A temporary withdrawal of rights and privilege, such as the right to play, coach, or otherwise administer or participate (directly or indirectly) in soccer, will be in effect, and the suspension is for the entire term of the suspension with all rights and privileges withdrawn unless specifically stated otherwise by the suspending authority (US Youth Soccer Rule 101 section 2, item 8).
- The temporary withdrawal of rights and privileges extends to all teams to which the suspended individual is affiliated.
Only CYSA sanctioned matches can be used to satisfy a CYSA sanction.
Regardless of where a CYSA District IV registered teams contests its match, District Rules & Regulations, and the District Code of Conduct are in force for all players, team officials & spectators.
When and where appropriate, District IV will inform the GSSL of any player, team official or spectator who has been sanctioned and the number of matches remaining on their sanction.
When and where appropriate, GSSL will inform District IV of any player, team official or spectator sanctioned during GSSL league play, and the number of matches remaining on their sanction.
I hope that this helps clear up any confusion that may exist in disciplinary operations for the upcoming seasonal year. Download District IV, Rules and Regulations
Referee Uniforms Here: Monday, August 17, 2009
Referee uniforms are scheduled to arrive today (Saturday). If you recently graduated from the Grade 8 Referee class and had ordered a uniform, you may be able to pick it up as soon as 7:00 pm Monday, August 17, 2009, at the Vallejo PAL office. Call Stan Fernandez at (707) 315-9001 to confirm that they're here.
Remember, to earn the uniform you must referee additional PAL games for free, so make sure you sign up for them in RefScheduler! They are useful preparation for the VYSL competition games starting in September.
Picture Day: Saturday, August 29, 2009
VYSL has scheduled a Picture Day for teams to have their player and team photos taken. Photography will take place on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at Wardlaw Field. Team shooting times are at every half hour starting from 10:30. For a time slot, managers should contact Jessica Marwick at jessica@marwick.info or (707) 653-6262. Specify a desired appointment time (first come, first served) and how many order envelopes your team needs. Picture packages start from $13 per player; the photographer will show photo proofs so you'll know what the pictures will look like.
Mandatory GSSL Meeting for Class I Coaches: August 27, 2009
GSSL is having a meeting for coaches and managers on Thursday, August 27 at 7:30 pm at the San Ramon Community Center, 12501 Alcosta Blvd., in San Ramon. [Google Map]
GSSL will be distributing preliminary schedules for each age group and division, and giving vital information regarding the upcoming season. All Class I teams should attend or be represented.
Attention Coaches: Goalkeeper Training Starts August 10, 2009
VSYL will be offering goalie training at Wardlaw Elementary School on Mondays (for U10-U13) and Wednesdays (for U14-U19) beginning Monday, August 10, 2009 and Wednesday, August 12, 2009. All sessions are from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Training is free of charge so please take advantage of this opportunity to get your goalies performing to their fullest potential!
For additional information, please contact Tony Freitas at (707) 552-5960.
Referee Meeting: Wednesday, August 5, 2009
VYSL and Vallejo PAL are holding a joint referee meeting on Wednesday, August 5, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm the PAL office at 301 Wallace Avenue, Vallejo. It's a rolling meeting, meaning that you need not be there the whole time, as we will repeat information as people drift in. This is to go over the start of PAL games this Saturday, to distribute uniforms for those who ordered them, and to hold a mini-"study session" for those retaking the Referee exam.
Local Referee Class Starts This Week: August 3, 2009
For those of you still wishing to take a referee class in the area, one will be held in Benicia starting August 3 and going for three weeks. The first class session already passed but you are still able to complete the course if you act soon. Contact Peter Fiori at (707) 747-7947 or at referees@beniciasoccer.org as soon as possible.
This is the nearest upcoming class; next available classes will be much farther away in Oakland, Berkeley, and Pleasant Hill. Visit http://www.d4ra.com/ref/clinics.html for a list of them all.
Team Information Restored on Teams Page
Team contact information (names, numbers, e-mail addresses) has been reinstated on the Teams page. Coaches and managers, please check your team's entry for correctness. What's new are links to team schedules and webpages. If your team has its own web site / MySpace / Facebook / photo gallery, we can put a link to it.
Fundraising Links
We've added links to fundraising information on the Useful Links page in the Team Managers section. Check them out!
If You Didn't Pass the Referee Exam
If you didn't score high enough on the Grade 8 Referee Exam to earn your license, you can retake the test in 30 days. The next one in the area is on Wednesday, August 19, at the end of the August referee class being held in Benicia. Contact the coordinator of the class at referees@beniciasoccer.org to inform them that you wish to retake the exam at his class.
If You Missed the Referee Exam
If you have attended all the classes for the July referee class but could not attend exam night, you can take the exam at the first opportunity. The next one in the area is on Wednesday, July 29, at the end of the July referee class being held in Benicia. Contact the coordinator of the class at referees@beniciasoccer.org to inform them that you missed the Vallejo exam night but have attended all the other days. You have to have the Vallejo course all paid for before you take the test. Call the Vallejo referee coordinator at (707) 319-1871 or at refcoordinator@vallejosoccer.com to arrange payment.
Team Contact Information Updated
The Team Contacts page has been updated with this year's coach & manager information. Team officials, please double-check your own information on the page to make sure everything is correct. Golden State Soccer has not yet published the game schedules for Class I (GSSL) teams, so those links either are disabled or pointing to your schedules and standings from last year.
Reminder for Students in the Referee Class
The class is $25 for adults, $15 for youth, and does not cover the cost of the license, which is $40 only if you pass. Make checks payable to VYSL or Vallejo Youth Soccer League. (Last year, the class was $45 and the license was $25, so we are giving a break to help offset USSF's fee increase. It still works out to $2.50 a night [$4.16 for adults] which is still a bargain.)
Wine Tasting Fundraiser Event, July 18, 2009
Don't miss out on any of the excitement! It wil be an evening to eat, drink and be merry, all while doing something good for the youth in our community. Each $20 ticket entitles you to three different glasses of wine (with recommendations from some of our volunteer sommeliers), plenty of hors d'ouevres, and dancing from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Mare Island Naval Museum! We will also have a raffle and a silent auction of many gifts and services. The money raised goes toward helping many players whose families cannot otherwise afford soccer. Call (707) 731-2352 for tickets.
VYSL Teams in Vallejo's 4th of July Parade
VYSL was well-represented in the 2009 4th of July Parade that traveled through downtown Vallejo and ended at the Vallejo Marina. The Vallejo Strikers 96 (U12 Girls) were featured as the reigning District IV champs in the Class III Gold/Silver division. Photos to follow!
Save the Date: Wine Tasting Fundraiser, July 18, 2009
Our second annual Wine Tasting Event is scheduled for Saturday, July 18, 2009, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Mare Island Naval Museum. Tickets are $20. Stay tuned for details!
Reminder: F Coaching Class starts Friday, June 19, 2009
This is to remind all coaches and assistant coaches that the class for the CYSA "F" license is coming up. All coaches must have an "F" license or higher. For details, visit the earlier news article below.
Pee-Wee Soccer Camp: Starts Wednesday, May 6, 2009
The free Soccer Training Camp at North Vallejo Park will be Wednesdays, starting May 6, rather than Monday through Wednesday May 4-6. The time will still be from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. It is open to all children ages 6 and up.
Coaching Classes
May 15-17, 2009 (E license)June 19-20, 2009 (F license)
E Class: May 15-17, 2009 (Friday-Sunday)
The course for the CYSA E coaching license will take place on May 15, 16, and 17 (Friday evening, all day Saturday, all day Sunday) at the Vallejo P.A.L. office and adjoining soccer field. Class will start Friday at 6:30 PM until 9:00 PM. On Saturday and Sunday the class will start at 8:00 AM and end at 3:00 PM. Be sure to bring pencil and paper for the classroom time and shoes, ball, shinguard and water for the field time.
Payment
The course fee is $52.00 if you are from outside the league. If you are a head coach or assistant coach for a current VYSL team and have an F license, the league has paid for your course. Mail a photocopy of your F license along with a check payable to Vallejo Youth Soccer League at least three days before the start of class to:
Miguel De Luna, coach training coordinator
215 Stonewood Court
Vallejo, CA 94591
If you cannot mail a check early, bring your F license and a cashier's check for $52 to the first day of class.
Contact
If you have any questions, contact Miguel De Luna at angeldeluna@sbcglobal.net or (510) 774-1578.
"F" Class: June 19-20, 2009 (Friday-Saturday)
The course for the CYSA F coaching license will take place on June 19 and 20 (Friday evening, all day Saturday) at the Vallejo P.A.L. office and adjoining soccer field. The course will start Friday in the classroom from 6:30 PM until 9:00 PM. On Saturday it will start on the field at 8:00 AM and end at 3:00 PM. Be sure to bring pencil and paper for the classroom time and shoes, ball, shinguard and water for the field.
Payment
Leave a message with Miguel De Luna at angeldeluna@sbcglobal.net or (510) 774-1578 to say you are taking the class.
The course fee is $45.00 if you are from outside the league. If you are a head coach, assistant coach or manager for a current VYSL team, the league has paid for your course. Mail a check payable to Vallejo Youth Soccer League at least three days before the start of class to:
Miguel De Luna, coach training coordinator
215 Stonewood Court
Vallejo, CA 94591
If you cannot mail a check early, bring your F license and a cashier's check for $52 to the first day of class.
If you cannot mail a check early, bring a cashier's check to the first day of class.
District IV Licensing Requirements for Coaches
All District IV (D-4) playing leagues' Class 1 and Class 3 head coaches that do not currently hold a CYSA F license or higher will be required to attend and pass the CYSA F coaching course in the upcoming playing season and attend and pass the CYSA E coaching course the following season.
All D-4 Class 1 and Class 3 head coaches that currently hold a CYSA F license will be required to attend and pass the CYSA E coaching course in the upcoming playing season.
Past Spring Events
Pee-Wee Soccer Camp
VYSL is hosting a free Soccer Training Camp in the first week of May (May 4-6, from Monday through Wednesday) at North Vallejo Park, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. It is open to all children ages 6 and up and is free of charge. Keep posted for more information!
Online Registration Payment
Registration payments for 2009 are to be made on-line. The link has been updated and activated. Visit the Registration Info page for the link to the payment page.
Setting Up Your Own Team Web Page
Starting this 2009 season, the VYSL website will feature optional links to teams' web pages. Team Managers, if you would like to create a page for your team, check out the Sports Team Management websites overview on this website's new Useful Links page.
Referee Class Dates
We have secured classroom space for a Grade 8 Referee class in July. The dates will be July 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22 (three consecutive Mondays and Wednesdays) from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Instruction will be in English. Keep in mind that you can only miss one class and still be eligible to take the exam, which will be held on the last class day (July 22). Price has not yet been determined. If you are interested, please e-mail refcoordinator@vallejosoccer.com.
We are still looking into a Spanish-language referee class in late April or May, pending classroom and instructor availability.
Welcome New VYSL Officers
Jason de la Vega and Soledad Fernandez have agreed to take on the roles of Club Secretary and Treasurer, respectively. Their e-mail addresses are secretary@vallejosoccer.com and treasurer@vallejosoccer.com, respectively. Welcome aboard!
Goalkeeping Instruction
Developing your goalie? VYSL is offering a coaching clinic for goalkeepers. See below for more information.
Past Season Events
Referee Clinic: TBA
Due to popular demand, VYSL is planning on a Grade 8 Referee class sometime after the end of the regular season, i.e., November or thereabouts, pending securing a classroom and instructor. However, we have to guarantee a minimum of 15 students. If you are interested, send an e-mail to referees@vallejosoccer.com . Indicate whether you will commit to the class or whether you are interested but aren't certain.
