AYSL Board, Calendar, Fields, Forms, Links

FIELD LOCATION
Walter Fuller Park
2800-75th St. N.
St. Petersburg, FL

AZALEA EAGLES SOCCER STORE

GOLD SPONSORS
l	Pasadena Car Care Center, Inc.
l	Resort Realty
l	St. Pete Elks #1224
l	Vernon's Photography

SILVER SPONSORS
l	Alexander Orthopaedic Associates
l	Eaton Orthopaedics, LLC
l	G. Roger Dunkelberger Family Practice
l	Hennessey Construction Services

BRONZE SPONSORS
l	All Pro Glass
l	Amy Fine Anderson, DMD, PA
l	Berk Photography
l	Bluewater Media
l	Bright House Networks
l	Bright Wood Works, Inc.
l	Complete Design Solutions
l	Dr. Michael Rowe
l	Executive Turf Management, Inc.
l	FL Pediatrics
l	Hartselle Insurance
l	Hungry Howie's
l	Jason T. Baker, DC, Baker Chiropractic
l	Jay's Locksmith
l	KKP Security Group
l	MTS Medication Technologies, Inc.
l	Membership Services
l	Modern Inserting and Mailing
l	The Pearl Restaurant
l	SBF Multisport
l	Trinicon
l	West Coast Fence



BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jeff Kirkwood	President
Bruce Esquinaldo	Vice President
Ian Abrahams	Commissioner
Candice Lindsey	Secretary
Beth Kirkwood	Treasurer
Chris Searfoss	Concessions/Ref. Assgnr.
Kai Velmer	Dir. of Soccer Operations
Dan Price	Uniform Coordinator
Lori Lang	At Large
Lou Carvalho	At Large
Staci Esquinaldo	At Large
Kristine Collins	At Large
Sarah Sailes	At Large
John Cautero	At Large

STAFF/NON-VOTING
Antoni Naco	Technical Director
Al Bartolotta	Administrator
Jason "Jay" Montoya	Asst. Dir. of Soc. Ops.
Rae Ann Lovesky	Registrar

GOAL
Provide a positive athletic experience for local youths and families with an emphasis on building player skills in a safe environment that fosters a sense of sportsmanship, teamwork and a love for the game of soccer.
OBJECTIVES
1.	Place the best interests of the players above winning.
2.	Work with coaches and parents to help build player confidence and self esteem through soccer.
3.	Promote and encourage values of respect and responsibility among players.
4.	Provide training opportunities for coaches to improve their ability to develop the skills of their players while enhancing their enjoyment of soccer.
5.	Promote and encourage volunteer activity among AYSL parents.
6.	Ensure players and referees are treated in a respectful manner.
7.	Work in partnership with the local business community in support of AYSL.
8.	Promote youth soccer in the community for girls and boys of all skill levels.
9.	Recreational players with advanced skills and commitment shall be provided an opportunity to participate in AYSL’s competitive soccer program.
10.	Development of competitive teams shall rely on the advancement of players from AYSL’s recreational program to the fullest extent possible.
11.	Management of AYSL operations shall be carried out by a volunteer-based Board of Directors in accordance with adopted policies and procedures.
12.	AYSL policy, as implemented by the Board of Directors, shall be guided by the principle consideration of what is in the best interest of the league’s players as a whole.

2011/12
May 31 - June 4	Competitive Team Tryouts
June 8, 9	AYSL Competitive Soccer Registration 6:30-8:00 pm @ Walter Fuller Soccer Fields (Field house)
August 8-12	AYSL Summer Soccer Camp
August 13	Senior Competitive Teams (U15 and older) - Season Begins
August 20	AYSL Rec Registration 9:00 am-Noon @ Walter Fuller Recreation Center
August 24	AYSL Rec Registration 6:30-8:30 pm @ Walter Fuller Soccer Fields (Field house)
August 27	AYSL Rec Registration 9:00 am-Noon @ Walter Fuller Recreation Center
September 11	Blind Draw for Rec. Team Rosters (tentative date)
September 19	U8/U10 Girls and Older Rec. Team Rosters Due to GYSA
Sept. 19-22	Rec. Coaches Meetings
September 23	Little Eagles Begin, 6:30 pm
September 30	Introductory Coaching Module (U6-U10), 6 - 9 pm
October 1	Volunteer Work Party, 9 am - 1 pm
October 3	Rec. Practice Begins
October 12	Rec. Team Manager Meeting, 7-8 pm
October 15	Senior Competitive Teams Last Regular Season Game
October 20	In-house Rec. Schedules Posted
October 20	Deadline for Jamboree Tournament Entry
October 24-27	GYSA Rec. Schedule Posted and Uniform Distribution
October 28, 29	Opening Day Jamboree Tournament
October 29	Opening Day Ceremonies and Parade of Teams
October 29	Team Pictures. Regular Season Begins for U9-U14 Competitive Teams
November 4	Regular Season Begins for U6, U8 Coed Rec. Teams
November 5	Regular Season Begins for U8 Girls, U10 Girls, U12-U19 Rec. Teams
November 5	Team Pictures
Nov. 21-26	Thanksgiving Holiday Week. No Games
December 15	GYSA Cup Applications Due
Dec. 18 - Dec 31	Christmas/New Year's Holidays. No Games (Rec.)
December 31	Roster Freeze Deadline for GYSA Cup
January 17	Polifrone Cup Play Begins
January 20	Little Eagles Winter Season Begins
February 11	Last Regular Season Games for Rec. Teams
February 12	Closing Day Ceremonies and Polifrone Cup Final Round
February 13	Mandatory GYSA Cup Meeting for Coaches of Participating Teams at Osceola High School, 7:30 pm
February 18, 19	First Round of GYSA Cup (U14-U19) and Region C Cup. Locations TBA
February 25, 26	GYSA Cup Jamboree Weekend for U10s, GYSA Cup Jamboree begins for U12s and U14 Quarterfinal Games
March 3, 4	U12 GYSA Cup Jamboree Finals, U14-U19 Final Round
March 31, April 1	Region C Cup Finals
April 3	Spring Soccer Season Begins
April 28	3 v 3 Live Soccer Tournament
May 1	Board of Directors Meeting - Election of Officers