Weekly Newsletter - November 11, 2021 |
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They all played ODP in the East Region! |
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ODP Program Registrations Now Open |
Are you looking for an opportunity to play with and against some of the best players in your area and around the state? Are you looking for a good way to supplement the training that you are getting with your local club team? Are you looking to develop your game through exposure to high level coaching and in a competitive environment?
If so, then the NYW Olympic Development Program is something you will want to be a part of.
Registrations are currently being accepted for:
- 11U Pre-ODP Program
- 19U ODP Program
- Tryouts for players born in '05, '06 & '07
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2022 NYSW State Cup Dates Announced |
Playdown Dates:
- Week 1: May 7 - 8, 2022
- Week 2: May 14 - 15, 2022
- Week 3: May 21 - 22, 2022
Final Four Weekend:
Additional Details Coming Soon!
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"Virtual" Annual General Meeting |
Date: Saturday, November 21st
Time: Join online beginning at 3:00pm
Meeting will begin promptly at 3:30pm
Additional details regarding the meeting can be found here.
Information will be updated over the next few weeks.
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NYSWYSA is holding elections for multiple positions in November. This is a two-year commitment and includes a seat on the NYSWYSA board.
District Commissioner Election - Buffalo Nomination Deadline 11/12/2021
The election for the Buffalo district commissioner will be held on Monday, November 15th.
Individuals interested in running for any positions are asked to send an email with their interest to Pam Whitcomb at pwhitcomb@nyswysa.org prior to the deadline noted.
District Commissioner Elections - Southern Tier and Syracuse
Jim Enser, Southern Tier, and Peter Lautensack, Syracuse, have been re-elected by acclamation as NYSWYSA District Commissioners for their districts for the next two years.
NYSWYSA Officer Elections
NYSWYSA is holding elections for three NYSW Officer positions during the 2021 Annual General Meeting being held virtually on Saturday, November 20, 2021. The positions up for election this year are President, 2nd Vice President and Secretary.
Curt Regruit, President, and Chris Pacilio, Secretary, are running for re-election. The current 2nd Vice President is stepping down and this will be a vacant position.
Nominations will be accepted until the AGM meeting in November. Additional details including responsibilities of each position can be found here.
Individuals interested in running for any of the officer positions are asked to send an email with their interest and resume to Roger Best, Nominating Committee Chairman, at rbest@nyswysa.org and office@nyswysa.org. |
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Free Intro to Youth Soccer Event - Cortland |
Date: Sunday, December 5, 2021
Time: 3:00 - 5:00pm
Location: J.M. McDonald Sports Complex, 4292 Fairgrounds Dr., Cortland, NY 13045
If you are interested in organizing a free Intro to Youth soccer event in your area or have any questions, please contact Diana Groth at dgroth@nyswysa.org.
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Coaching Education Available |
Upcoming in-person coaching courses have been finalized. These courses will consist of a two-hour classroom based learning and two-hours on field.
An upcoming blended coaching course has been finalized in the Buffalo area. This course will consist of a zoom meeting on Day 1 for the classroom portion and an on-field training on Day 2.
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Grassroots 11v11, Buffalo - Tues, Nov. 23 & Wed, Nov. 24, 2021 - Course Details
Any club interested in holding an in-person Grassroots or D-License course, please contact Scott Craig at scraig@nyswysa.org or 607-427-8563.
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Coach for Community (C4C) |
A coaching for community course can be hosted for any clubs, member and non-member.
Goal: Provide coaching education resources for grassroots coaches and connect with community member associations to help increase player participation as well as retain players and coaches.
What is Coach for Community and Who is the Audience: Coach for Community is a versatile tool built on U.S. Soccer Coaching Education principles that can be applied in various settings to meet the needs of a wide-ranging audience (including a virtual experience). The intended audience can be: Current members (clubs, associations, etc.), Under-served populations, non-members (unaffiliated clubs, YMCAs, Parks & Recreation Associations, Boys & Girls Clubs, etc.), and Soccer enthusiasts attending a national team game or other major soccer event.
What Can US Soccer Coach for Community Look Like to Reach Club/ Organization Leaders:
- 1 hour (unofficial course) free event to raise awareness about U.S. Soccer Grassroots Coach Education
- 1 hour classroom in-person or 90 minutes in a virtual setting
- Technical Leaders to facilitate a discussion with club/organization leaders to show the benefits of coach education and the steps to connect to host a future Coach for Community /Coaching Education Course with help from the host association/club directors and administrators
- No field session(s)
Current Courses scheduled:
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Lakefront Soccer Club - Coach for Community - November 17, 2021 - Course Details
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Hamburg Soccer Club - Coach for Community - November 18, 2021 - Course Details
Any club interested in holding a Coach for Community course, please contact Scott Craig at scraig@nyswysa.org or 607-427-8563.
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2022 NY West Champions Conference Spring Registration Now Open! |
The NY West Champions Conference is a state level premier league that implements promotion/relegation and is chartered and administered by the New York State West Youth Soccer Association (NYSWYSA). The NY West Champions Conference is a qualifying league for the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series for NYSWYSA. Any team participating in a state-cup qualifying league can apply to the league and be admitted if they qualify. Acceptance to the league and promotion within the league are based on team performance and the league is intended for teams that can show successful performance at the state level or highest district division level.
New this year! In response to team inquiries, we will open the applications to 11U teams for this season.
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Risk Management System Updates |
NYSWYSA will be adding some added enhancements and new capabilities for the upcoming 2022-23 Risk Management application/renewal process. SportsEngine has added new status tracking and notification features to your RM Dashboards that will make managing your staffs’ RM compliance easier and more versatile.
Due to the addition of these enhancements, the new 2022-23 RM season will launch on November 15th rather than November 1st so that proper testing can be completed, and each club has time to register and access the new RM dashboard
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2021 - 2022 Seasonal Registration Open |
NYSW Player registration for the 2021 - 2022 season is now open. The seasonal year runs from September 1, 2021 - August 31, 2022.
All players must be registered by their club in RosterPro prior to any practices or team events to ensure medical insurance and liability coverage.
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Current Status as of 11/11/2021
At this time, NYS is recommending that CDC guidance be followed. Current CDC guidance states:
To maximize protection from the Delta variant and prevent possibly spreading it to others, wear a mask indoors in public spaces.
Guidance is changing frequently. For the most up to date information, please visit the websites below.
It is recommended that all clubs have their players complete a COVID waiver for the upcoming season. The NYSW template can be found here.
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US Youth Soccer Partners with US Center for Mental Health & Sport |
FRISCO, TX (October 22, 2021) – US Youth Soccer (USYS) is pleased to announce their partnership with the U.S. Center for Mental Health and Sport (USC-MHS) to provide unmatched and ongoing mental health training, resources, support and benefits to their members.
USC-MHS is focused on making sport environments a place where all involved can experience support for their mental health. Whether individuals' mental health is thriving or languishing, the USC-MHS has developed resources, training and support to help make the sport environment inclusive and positive.
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US Youth Soccer Travel Perks |
USYS has created relationships with two dynamic travel brands, Southwest Airlines and National Rental Car, to provide travel perks back to our USYS family. With Southwest, any flights booked and flown from now through July 31st, 2022 will earn 50% more bonus points towards their personal Rapid Rewards Account. With National Rental Car, through July 31st, 2022, we have contracted guaranteed rates for each type of vehicle to ensure that when booking during peak times, your rates will not exceed those maximum rates.
More information regarding the sign-ups and booking processes are included in the following documents:
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Introducing the U.S. Soccer Player Status Department |
The Player Status Department is responsible for the processing of all registration requests, both professional and amateur, as outlined in the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players. The services provided and processed by Player Status are required to be compliant with FIFA regulations, thus the department is part of the Compliance Department of U.S. Soccer. One of those registration types is International Clearances.
INTERNATIONAL CLEARANCE REGISTRATION PROCESS UPDATE
The international clearance registration forms have been updated to reflect FIFA criteria/guidelines and streamline the process. Failure to adhere to instructions and criteria outlined will result in submission being rejected and/or processing delays. Updates include:
- Detailed step-by-step instructions on how to submit for successful processing.
- Explanation of who qualifies to submit under the selected form.
- Completion criteria and list of required documents /format/file size for processing to occur.
One registration process which has been slightly modified is the age requirement for P10s. Continuing to process P10s for players aged 10 and older would open the Federation, members, leagues and clubs to risk and possibility of fines. Thus, P10s will be processed for qualifying players aged nine (9) and younger to bring the process in compliance with FIFA regulations.
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Coach / Parent / Athlete Resources |
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Complaints and Conflict Resolution in Youth Sports |
If you run a well-organized youth sports program and you are a great communicator, parent and coach complaints will be at a minimum. Although, sometimes things will happen that are out of your control causing someone to complain, no matter what you do and how great your program is. Regardless of the type or validity of the complaint, you should always listen. Most of the time, that is all the complainer is looking for.
Here are some examples, along with resolutions, of the top five complaints in youth sports. If you can eliminate these types of complaints, it will resolve 95% of any issues you may have throughout a season.
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How Friendly Competitions Helps Athletes |
Young athletes can reap many benefits from embracing friendly competition.
Often, kids shy away from competing with their teammates. They feel as if they’re not as talented as their teammates or are afraid of being embarrassed in front of them.
For example, a basketball player with a cautious mindset may not want to guard a top scorer during drills because she is worried about being judged negatively.
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Kids Need Play Now More Than Ever
Four in 10 children and adolescents who previously played sports face reduced services from their community-based sports provider or travel sports organization, according to a new Aspen Institute Project Play survey of parents. School sports programs have fared best during COVID-19, but also have been the most likely to return with limited services.
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Minor Athlete and Parent SafeSport Training |
SafeSport is providing virtual trainings on the 2022 Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP), including changes from the 2019 MAAPP. There are eight (8) different trainings scheduled for May and the Center will offer sessions during the summer.
If you’re an adult athlete, coach, parent, or administrator, learn how they apply to you in free, live, and virtual U.S. Center for Safe Sport MAAPP trainings tailored to your role.
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New York State West Youth Soccer Association | PO Box 1247, Corning, NY 14830
607-962-9923 | office@nyswysa.org
The New York State West Youth Soccer Association (NYSWYSA) is the parent organization for over two hundred and fifty affiliated clubs and leagues in Western New York State. NYSWYSA is affiliated with US Youth Soccer, the United States Soccer Federation (USSF), and the Federation de International Football Association (FIFA).
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