AYSO American Youth Soccer Organization - Region 248

Welcome to AYSO Region 248!

We are an all-volunteer program dedicated to the promotion, advancement, and FUN of instructional youth soccer for the children in the Columbus area.

Registration for the next Fall season will begin in April.

U-6 and U-8 Coach Training Required for Fall

All AYSO coaches in the U-6 and U-8 divisions are now required to have age-appropriate training and AYSO Safe Haven certification when they take the field. It is a part of AYSO's coach training policy.

The coach training policy debuted in August 2010 with U-6 requirements, and will continue to roll forward each year adding one additional level of required age-specific coach training until, by the 2015 membership year, every AYSO coach and assistant coach at every level will be appropriately trained for the team they will coach.

These important steps will help ensure that every player has the best possible AYSO experience. If you have any questions, contact Crissie Hull.

Course C002 - U-6 Coach (approx 20-30 min course)

Course C003 - U-8 Coach (approx 20-30 min course)

To complete the courses, you will need your eAYSO ID number. If you do not know your eAYSO ID number, please contact Hope Freshour.

The Columbus Region has an urgent need for volunteers. Some of the current positions available include the following: the following:

Referees

Concessions Coordinator(s)

Help is needed for misc seasonal tasks, such as field layout, moving goals, and hanging nets at the beginning of season. Field striping and trimming grass in goal areas throughout the season. Taking down nets and moving goals at the end of the season, etc. We need help!

Please check the Board page for more information. To inquire about a position, or if you would would be willing to volunteer to help out in any other way, please send an e-mail to ayso248@gmail.com.

ATTENTION! We are in need of referees. Training is provided. Please contact Jason Beiermann if you are interested in becoming an AYSO referee or volunteer.

Parents and players, please remember to thank your coaches and referees for volunteering their time and for their commitment to the AYSO program.

The local AYSO Board would like to extend a big thanks to all the wonderful volunteers who help keep our program running. Without you, there would be not be an AYSO program in our area. THANK YOU!

2011 Season Tournament Winners

Just a few reminders to help ensure your season is a success:

- U16 plays 7v7. Size 5 ball. 30 minute half

- U12 plays 9v9. Size 4 ball. 30 minute half.

- U10 plays 8v8. Size 4 ball. 25 minute half.

- U8 plays 6v6. Size 3 ball. 20 minute half.

- U6 plays 3v3. Size 3 ball. 5 minute quarters.

- Everyone is encouraged to play three quarters. Everyone must play two.

- A good coach isn't judged by wins and losses, rather if the kids are excited for the next practice, game or season to begin.

- Sportsmanship is not just encouraged, but expected.

- Have your team at each game early and prepared to play.

Fall 2011 Wilderness Park Field Layout

Interested in getting updates about what is going on with AYSO? Follow us on Facebook! Click on the link below and send us a friend request.

Here's a helpful link to help you prepare for the Wilderness Park Experience...

http://forecast.weather.gov

Remember it's always a little cooler at the fields, so dress accordingly!

Columbus AYSO
PO BOX 661
Columbus NE 68601

Up to five goals is journalism. After that, it becomes statistics.
~ Author Unknown

Web Counter