7) All Star and Tournament teams are responsible for fielding a referee squad for post-season play. In many of the tournaments, it is a requirement that the team provide a qualified Referee squad as a qualification to enter the tournament. For this reason, it is strongly suggested that preference be given, in the player selection process, to players who have parents, siblings or relatives that will commit to serving as a member of the referee squad for the team.
M. TOURNAMENT TEAMSTournament Teams
The following is addressed to coaches and administrators of All Star and tournament teams:
Although common sense should be your guide in dealing with All Star and Tournament teams, which collectively will be referred to as "select teams", it has become clear that some rules need to be put into place so that we can avoid problems and maximize the enjoyment of all the participants - players, families, coaches and other AYSO volunteers:
1. Team Status
All post-season teams are TOURNAMENT TEAMS except for those that participate in the Area 10e All-Star Tournament (All-Star selection and procedures are covered elsewhere in this guide). It is important to note that post-season play may not in any way interfere with the regular season.
2. Team Organization
It is recommended for each team to appoint a team administrator. The team administrator will need to:
Collect three medical release forms per player. Make sure the forms are completely filled out, are dated and have a wet signature, keep one set and give the other two sets to coaches.
Arrange to have AYSO approved ID cards printed and laminated for each member of the team as well as the Coaches.
Arrange with the Region Registrar for a Tournament Roster to be formed in the eAYSO system. Arrange for parents to pay uniform and tournament fees (tba by Tournament Director) using our
Malibu Region Post-Season payment system (new).
Provide a list of referees that are planning to support the team during the post season to the Referee
Administrator at [email protected]. Team Expectations
At the first team meeting the following needs to discussed with the parents and players:
Notify parents that they are required to volunteer to support the team through various functions (referee, assistant coach, team logistics, photography, etc.).
Stress the fact there is a long-term commitment; most teams will play well into the spring or until the summer.
Discuss the team's expectations in regards to practices.
Discuss that parents are expected to pay for tournament/travel/field fees/training.
Encourage parents to become referees. Tournament teams will directly benefit from bringing a