Welcome to AYSO Region
253
Serving the communities of Bentley, Halstead, Kec
hi, North Wichita,
Park City, Sedgwick, Valley Center and Whitewater.
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Latest News from AYSO Region 253
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Welcome to the new AYSO Region 253 Board
Shawn Ehrstein - Regional Commissioner
Steven Lowder - Assistant Regional Commissioner
Pam Potter - Registrar
Stacey Weihe - Regional Treasurer
Eric Potter - Child and Volunteer Protection Advocate
Dennis Veges - Coach Administrator
Jason Tiger - Assistant Coach Administrator
Shane Ammerman - Referee Administrator
Mandy Ammerman - Regional Secretary and Fundraiser Coordinator
Craig McClure - Fields Coordinator
Rebecca McClure - Assistant Fundraiser Coordinator
Jamie Dyer - Safety Director
Roger Tennyson - Assistant Registrar
Jeff Rankin - Webmaster
Thank you to all of the new volunteers and the returning volunteers for continuing to make AYSO Region 253 a success!
Picture Day Schedule for October 1, 2011
Say Cheese!!!!
| Camera 1 | Camera 2 | ||
| Picture Time | Team/Coach | Team/Coach | Game Time |
| 8:00 | 562B Charles Royse | 563B Joseph Kleven | 8:45 |
| 9:00 | 562G Jeffrey Weihe | 563G Kevin Bishop | 9:45 |
| 9:15 | 584 Bryan Mackey | 581 Lisa Saner | 9:45 |
| 9:30 | 552B Dan Schmidt | 10:30 | |
| 9:45 | 586 Susan Scheel | 585 Kevin Brunton | 10:30 |
| 10:00 | 561B William Newton | 564B Jason Tiger | 10:45 |
| 10:30 | 582 Nathan Berning | 583 Donya Percival | 11:15 |
| 10:45 | 551G Jeffrey Weihe | 552G Sheldon Birmingham | 12:00 |
| 11:00 | 561G Richard Ammerman | 551B Mark Tolbert | 11:45 |
| 11:15 | 575 Aaron Wiechman | 577 Kevin Heier | 12:00 |
| 11:30 | 576 David Howland | BYE | |
| 11:30 | 531G Eric Potter | 9:00 | |
| 11:45 | 565B Todd Martin | 12:45 | |
| 11:45 | 531B Dennis Veges | 1:00 | |
| 12:00 | 574 Elizabeth Foust | 571 Don Hoverson | 12:45 |
| 12:15 | 553B Jerry Watkins | 541B Mike Snyder | 1:30 |
| 12:30 | 542B Jeffrey Isaacs | 1:00 | |
| 12:45 | 572 Paul Wiebe | 573 Cameron McDaniel | 1:30 |
| 1:00 | 541G Rebecca McClure | 2:30 |
Visit the ALL NEW AYSO Region 253 Spirit Store!
Use promo code BT445 at checkout and receive 50% off a custom designed t-shirt!
Julie Foudy Supports AYSO Soccer
Julie Foudy was a midfielder for the United States women's national soccer team from 1987 through 2004.. She served as the team's co-captain from 1991-2000 and the Captain from 2000 through her retirement in 2004. Foudy played in 4 Women's World Cups, winning two FIFA World Championships -- in 1991 and 1999. She also played in 3 Summer Olympic Games, winning an Olympic Gold Medal in 1996, Silver in 2000, and Gold again in 2004. Her retirement after the 2004 Olympic Games, alongside fellow soccer legends Mia Hamm and Joy Fawcett marked the end of what the media labeled the "golden era" of women's soccer.
AYSO Mission
Statement:
To develop and deliver
quality youth soccer programs which promote a fun family environment based
on our philosophies: Everyone Plays; Balanced Teams; Open Registration;
Positive Coaching; Good Sportsmanship and Player
Development.
AYSO
253 Online Fundraiser!
We hope you will help support AYSO Region 253 by
ordering or renewing your favorite magazine subscriptions online and
sharing our site with your friends and relatives. With your help, we are
sure to earn the funds we need this year! Our online fundraising store has
over 650 of the most popular magazine titles at up to 85% off newsstands
prices. Purchase or renew your favorite magazine subscriptions and
40% of your purchase will go directly to our
cause!
We appreciate your
support!
Click
HERE to participate!
To be a great soccer player,
you must be in love with the game. You must love its culture, its
nuances, the equipment, the skills it requires, the lessons it teaches
you, and of course, the passion it creates among those who play and watch
worldwide. In short, one of the most important parts of soccer is
enjoying it.
-Mia Hamm
Want to be notified
about registration dates, team pictures and more? Join the AYSO 253
Mailing List!
Your e-mail will only be used for
AYSO official use
only. 
To join the new AYSO Region 253 Mailing List, CLICK HERE . If you were a member of the old mailing list, you will need to sign up again to be included in the new mailing list. The purpose of this list is to keep the AYSO community informed about the news and upcoming events of AYSO Region 253. Regional newsletters and announcements will distributed through this list, as well as general information about the AYSO kids zone and parenting youth athletes.
Is there a Magical Pill that you can take to help your child be successful in AYSO soccer? Yes, there is. But can you swallow it? Click here for more information about soccer's magical pill .
Do you know the Rules of Parental Behavior at Their Kid's Games? If not, take a look and see how well your behavior matches up.Click Here
Have you heard about the Ten Commandments for Parental Behavior at Sporting Events?Click Here
No Pets Allowed
Pets are not permitted on the soccer fields at any time, even if on a leash. This is necessary for the safety of our players. Many children have been bitten by a "normally gentle" dog. Your cooperation is necessary to maintain safe environment for our children. This includes during practices as well as games.
Designated Spectator Areas
All of the regions in our AYSO area have designated spectator seating areas. In general, spectators will sit on one side of the field and coaches and players will sit on the opposite side of the field. Coaches and/or referees will ask spectators who sit on the wrong side of the field to move to the designated spectator area. You cooperation is much appreciated!
Volunteers Needed
We are an all-volunteer
organization dedicated to providing a safe, fun and fair environment for
the development of youth soccer skills. We are glad your family has
chosen to be members of the AYSO Region 253 family. Help
make this exciting and enjoyable soccer experience even better by
volunteering a small amount of your time. You can make a positive
difference for the kids.
WE NEED YOU! We need someone to volunteer to serve as the Regional Referee Administrator. It takes a lot of people to make sure the season runs smoothly. Please consider volunteering some time to make this a great season! Contact the Regional Commissioner or the Child and Volunteer Protection Advocate to see how you can help!
We make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give. --Winston Churchill
Without volunteers we would not
have a program for our kids to play recreational soccer!
Our
coaches, refs and staff donate numerous hours to insure our kids play in a
Fun, Safe & Positive environment!
To all, please remember that
the coaches and refs are volunteers and we need them!
Please,
keep your comments positive!
The AYSO Team
The AYSO team is made up of players, referees, coaches and parents. Each of us helps create the environment that our children develop in. For more information about how the AYSO Team can create a supportive environment for AYSO players, click here .
Why is soccer such a great sport in which to get your child involved? Click Here
AYSO Philosophy
The philosophy of AYSO soccer is that:
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Everyone
Plays
Our goal is for kids to play
soccer. So we mandate that every player on every team must play at least
half of every game.
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Balanced
Teams We set up teams as evenly balanced as possible -
because it's more fun when teams of equal ability play.
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Positive
Coaching The way to make winning kids is by building
them up, not down. We train and encourage our coaches to make the extra
effort to understand and offer positive help to our players, rather than
negative criticism.
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Open
Registration Our programs are open to all children
between the ages of 5 and 18 who want to register and play soccer.
Interest and enthusiasm are the only criteria for playing.
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Good
Sportsmanship
We desire to create a positive environment
based on mutual respect, rather than a win-at-all-costs attitude. All
our programs must be designed to instill good sportsmanship in every
facet of AYSO.
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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 Programs
AYSO has several programs in place to support and protect the players and volunteers, as well as to make the AYSO experience more enjoyable for everyone. Click here to learn more about Safe Haven, Kids Zone and Short-sided Games.
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WHAT REALLY COUNTS
by Larry
Hughes
A few years ago I was refereeing a U-8 game in Phoenix. The
playing field was right under the approach for planes and helicopters
landing at Luke Air Force Base. The players were all trying their hardest
to advance the ball in the direction of their opponents' goal. In other
words, the beehive was on the move. Suddenly, we heard the whirling noise
of four helicopters above moving in unison toward their destination.
The play stopped dead in the middle of the field and all looked to
the sky to see these beautiful flying machines - all, that is, except one
player with one thing on his mind, to score. He dribbled his best through
and around all the gawking players and the referee and shot the ball into
the net. Needless to say, he was celebrating big time, shouting, "I
scored! I scored! I scored! His celebration was cut short when one player
said to him, "So What? You didn't see the helicopters."
Remember,
coaches, referees and parents, it's what's important to the children that
counts!
Hey Kids! 
For some soccer fun, click here! You will find soccer puzzles, mazes, online soccer games, and coloring pages. Ask your parents if you can try them out!
Want some ideas about how to be a good sport? Click Here
For a Sportsmanship Checklist for Kids, Click Here
Do you feel nervous before a game? To learn how to take the pressure off of competitive sports, click here .
Learn how to avoid getting hurt while playing soccer! Click Here
Do you know what foods to eat before the big game to help your body be the best it can be? Click Here !
Why is is so important to drink lots of water during practice and at games? Click Here for more information.
Do you know how to stay safe in the sun? Click Here
What do other kids have to say about fair play? Click Here
What do other kids have to say about how your attitude effects sports? Click Here
Send in your soccer drawings and view them in our AYSO Art Gallery. Click Here
Last Updated 09/14/2010
