A Message to our Parents, Volunteers 

and Community Members 

Parents and Volunteers and Community Members,

Hello, my name is Ray Canales, I'm the Regional Commissioner of Dewitt's AYSO 1297. Your AYSO Soccer Board is looking for VOLUNTEERS to step up and assist with the AYSO Soccer Program here in Dewitt. AYSO has been in our community since the late 1980's and we would like to continue to keep it in our community now and into the future.

Last year, AYSO nearly disappeared from our community, because of the lack of VOLUNTEER support and VOLUNTEERS stepping forward to help continue the legacy given to us. Many of your Board members have committed to stay on to try and keep the program alive and to continue to give our kids an opportunity to grow and learn soccer in our community.

If you're interested in supporting our program we're looking for Board Members, Coaches, Co-Coaches, Referee's, and volunteer willing to help out. You can either respond to this email, or you can contact anyone of our Board Members listed on our website: www.dewittayso1297.com for details. This Saturday May 18, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., we have on field registration if you would like to come and visit and ask some questions in person and get to know some of our Board Members.

Please take a minute and think about how you can impact our community and what you can offer both to our community and our kids. Thanks for your time and potential consideration. We hope to see you on the fields soon.

Ray Canales

Regional Commissioner AYSO 1297

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AYSO's Six Philosophies

AYSO's philosophies are living tenets that separate it from other sports organizations. They are Everyone Plays®, Balanced Teams, Open Registration, Positive Coaching, Good Sportsmanship and Player Development.

Everyone Plays®

Our program's goal is for kids to play soccer so we mandate that every player on every team must play at least 50% of every game. It’s no fun to spend the game on the bench…and that’s no way to learn soccer!

Balanced Teams

Each year we form new teams as evenly balanced as possible because it’s more fun and a better learning experience when teams of similar ability play. It allows for each player to gain the experience of a wide variety of teammates of different skill levels.

Open Registration

Our program is open to all children between 4 and 19 years of age who want to register and play soccer. Interest and enthusiasm are the only criteria for playing. There are no elimination try-outs and nobody gets cut.

Positive Coaching

Encouragement of player effort provides for greater enjoyment for the players and leads to better-skilled and better-motivated players. A coach can be one of the most influential people in a child’s life, so AYSO requires they create a positive experience for every boy and girl.

Good Sportsmanship

We strive to create a positive environment based on mutual respect rather than a win-at-all-costs attitude, and our program is designed to instill good sportsmanship in every facet of AYSO.

Player Development

We believe that all players should be able to develop their soccer skills and knowledge to the best of their abilities, both individually and as members of a team, in order to maximize their enjoyment of the game.

AYSO's Mission & Vision

To Be The Nationally Recognized Youth Soccer Program Of Choice

AYSO's Vision is to provide world class youth soccer programs that enrich children’s lives.

AYSO's Mission is to develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs which promote a fun, family environment based on AYSO's Six Philosophies:

• Everyone Plays®
• Balanced Teams
• Open Registration
• Positive Coaching
• Good Sportsmanship
• Player Development

The mission is accomplished by providing these essential services:

• Coaching and referee programs including quality delivery systems
• Quality administrative and operating systems with a support network
• Strong financial position
• Special network for volunteers, supported by a national staff
• Program research and development

Registration is currently OPEN for Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 Soccer Season. 

Parents ,

All NEW PLAYERS MUST please visit www.eayso.org to register.  Please complete the application and sign 2 copies, send in a copy of the childs birth certificate and mail in your check to AYSO 1297, P.O. Box 527, Dewitt, Mi  48820 no later than June 30th.  Any applications received after June 30th will be put on a list waiting list as first come first serve basis.

All RETURNING PLAYERS are able to complete E-Signature On-lline to complete registration.  Please note that you must sign 1 application and mail in your check to complete registration.

 Ray Canales

AYSO Regional Commissioner

Parents, Coaches, and Players,

All practices and games scheduled from today April 18, 2013 through April 21st are cancelled due to EXTREMELY POOR FIELD CONDITIONS.  Safety also plays a vital role in our decisons, as we look out for the safety of our kids we must also remember the visitors entering our community.

You will be contacted by your coach for rescheduling.  Continue to monitor our website for more updates.

Thank you for your understanding and hopefully mother nature cooperates so the kids can play some soccer.

Ray Canales

Regional Commissioner AYSO 1297

Thanks,

Ray Canales

Regional Commissioner

Hi Parents, If you have concerns about cancelled games due to bad weather conditions we will be posting whether or not if games are canceled or if any drastic changes may have occured due to uncontrolled circumstances. Thank you for your understanding around these matters.

smile, it's contagious:)

 Ray Canales Regional Commissioner AYSO 1297 & DSC Board Member