Four Corners Youth Soccer League: Welcome
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Our programs include outdoor recreational and competitive team play in the fall and spring.
All programs are focused on the recreational aspects, with fun and learning a key element. Competitive team and player development have special priorities within the scope of the FCYSL.
Beginning in the Fall of 2005, FCYSL began playing Small Sided Games, in accordance with recommendations of USYS and NMYSA.
In an effort to maintain a positive and meaningful experience for the youth of our league, the FCYSL Board of Directors has established a "Mercy Rule", to be effective with the beginning of the Fall 2009 Season.
This rule shall be effective for U09 and above age groups, and does not apply to the U05 through U08 age groups, where no goalie is used.
The intent of this rule is to encourage coaches of teams that are dominating the game to use the opportunity to create a more valuable learning experience for their players. A coach that can get his players to pull back on scoring by creative methods, such as: 1-touch, pass backs, requiring header goals only; will find that these techniques will not only allow the game to play out to the end of the allotted time, but it will also help to improve the skill levels of their players.
For complete rule details, please see the handout: FCYSL Mercy Rule-rev082009.pdf, available in the handouts section, or by clicking the link on this article.
Handout: FCYSL Mercy Rule
The FCYSL Board has set the tentative date for Coaching License/Certification Courses as February 13, 2010. This will include the Youth Module I, Youth Module II and State "E" License.
Requirements for proper certification/licensing are expected to increase in the near future, and it is highly suggested that coaches attend age appropriate clinics and begin the certification/licensing process as early as possible.
Coaches working with children ages U-5 through U-7 should attend the Youth Module I, and coaches working with children ages U-8 through U-10 should attend the Youth Module II. The State "E" License is a minumum required license for all coaches who plan to take teams to tournaments, regardless of the age division. Coaches wishing to progress beyond their "E" should contact Kelly Kelso, FCYSL Director of Coaches to express their interest.
Pre-enrollment for any of these classes is required, and enrollment should be completed by January 30, 2010. Enrollment is done at the NMYSA website, under the coaches information area of the site. A link is provided on this site under "Useful Links", on the left side of the page. A minimum number of registrations is required to attend the clinics, and if the minimum is not reached the course will be canceled.
Wednesday, January 13
The FCYSL has e-mailed their latest Newsletter to its members currently registered. If you did not receive it, and would like to be added to the E-mail Lists, contact your Club Registrar and make sure they have a valid e-mail address for you.
You may also download or view a copy on our website, by going to the Handouts Section, and then looking under Newsletters, or simply click on the link below.
Handout: FCYSL Spring 2010 Newsletter
Wednesday, January 13
The 2010 FCYSL Annual General Meeting will be held on February 8, 2010 at the Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington, Farmington, NM 87401.
The Annual General Meeting is for the Election of Officers to the Board of Directors, and for the presentation and vote for ammendments and changes to the FCYSL Constitution, Regulations and By-Laws.
Current Board of Director positions up for re-election or nomination are:
Vice-Chairman - Stacey Irwin
Treasurer - Connie Kimball
Director of Public Relations - Mary Cross
Tournament Director - Jen Masten
Scheduler - Jyl Adair
Proposed changes to the By-Laws are available for your review by clicking on the handout link below.
Handout: 2010 Constitutional Changes-Proposed
Four Corners Youth Soccer League has updated the small sided games rules with changes to clarify intent of the rules.
The current modified rules for all age groups affected have been published and are available on this web site. To get copies, use the link at the left intitled HANDOUTS & SCHEDULES and then go to the League Rules and Guidlines section.
If you have any problems or questions, you can direct your questions to: chairman@fcyslnm.com and your questions will be answered as quickly as possible.
Tuesday, January 19
The FCYSL has released it's official Game Cancellation Policy and Procedures. All coaches are being handed this information at all Credentials Check-in's and are expected to know the policies and follow all the procedures as outlined. Additional policies can be printed by using this link, or going to the Handouts section of the FCYSL web page.
Handout: REVISED! FCYSL Game Cancellation Policy
Have you recently moved to the Four Corners Area? Looking to find out about soccer for your son or daughter? Having trouble getting in touch with someone that can help you out?
Send an e-mail to the Chairman of the Four Corners Youth Soccer League at: chairman@fcyslnm.com and let him know what area you are living in, where the kids might be going to school, and ages, and he will either answer back himself, or forward your information to the appropriate registrar to get things going.
| Upcoming Events | |||
| Date | Event | Time | Location |
| Tue 2/9 |
FCYSL Annual General Meeting
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7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Farmington Civic Center |
| Sat 2/13 |
Youth Modules I Coaches Clinic
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | TBA |
| Sun 2/14 |
Youth Module II Coaches Clinic
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | TBA |
| Mon 2/15 |
U-11 and Above Practices Begin
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All Day | |
| Mon 2/22 |
U-10 and Below Practices Begin
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All Day | |
| Sat 3/6 |
First Games Begin
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All Day | All area fields. |
| Tue 3/9 |
FCYSL General Meeting of the Board of Directors
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7:15 PM - 9:30 PM | Farmington Civic Center |
