Bonneville Youth Soccer League Affliated with the Idaho Youth Soccer Association & United States Youth Soccer Association
BONNEVILLE YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE

Programs
 

U12 Director: 
Teresa Keim - 569-9220
keimfam@hotmail.com

Fall 2011 BYSL U12 Information



BYSL U12 Information



Registration Deadline for U12 is:  March 9, 2013

 

BYSL U12 Program--(U11 & U12):  FEE:  $65.00

Director:  Teresa Keim:  569-9220 - keimfam@hotmail.com

Send Registration form & Check (BYSL U12) to:  P.O. Box 52121, IF 83405

 

RETURNING TEAM/PLAYERS

NEW TEAM/PLAYERS

 

There were eleven (11) U11/U12 teams this fall (2012).  If the teams are returning in tack (w/perhaps one or two exceptions) this is what you need to do.

 

Coaches:  A Roster and $65.00 per player needs to be submitted to Teresa Keim ASAP after the deadline.

 

Coaches:  if you have picked up one or two new players to complete your roster due to attrition, your new player will need ALL the paperwork of a new player, but they will NOT need to attend the Jamboree.  (Coaches’ Mtg 3/21).

 

Returning U12 Players:  Checks need to be made out to BYSL U12 (with child’s name in memo) for $65.00,

and submitted to your coach NO LATER than

Saturday, March 9.

 

If you are a new player (or a new team/coach) OR you wish to transfer from your fall team to another team; then here is what you need for the Spring 2013 season.

 

  1. Send Registration Form to U12 Director by the Deadline; along with:

 

a.       Check to BYSL U12 for $65.00

b.      Signed Player/Parent Code of Conduct: downloaded at byslsoccer.org under forms.

c.       Birth Certificate (COPY)

  1. Attend U12 Jamboree:  (March 18th)

  2. Purchase New Uniform (through coach).

 

 

 

Definition:  A Jamboree is an event where players play without being coached.  These players are evaluated and placed into a variety of skill categories.  The coaches then use these evaluations to create more balanced teams.  A jamboree is set for each season (fall and spring).

 

U12 JAMBOREE:  NEW BYSL players that are U11 & U12 are requested to be at the 1ST Church of the Nazarene located at 1900 Grandview (please enter through side / TAN door) on Monday, March 18.  (PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THROUGH GLASS DOORS.)

 

If your childs’ DOB falls between these two dates; s/he is:

 

U11

August 1, 2001

July 31, 2002

U12

August 1, 2000

July 31, 2001

 

Note:  U11 & U12s use a Size 4 Soccer Ball

 

Girls:  5:30 - 6:45 pm

Boys:  7:00 - 8:15 pm

Please bring:  ball, shin guards, tennis shoes,

and comfortable clothing.

 


BYSL U12 & YDP Soccer Guides Available

If you have questions about transitioning from the BYSL U12 program into our BYSL Jr. High and/or BYSL Club Spring season programs; a BYSL U11/U12 Soccer Guide (May 2010), is posted on the BYSL website. You are encouraged to review this document. It covers such things as; overall program goals or expectations, BYSL Coaching Resources, U12 Tournaments, What’s beyond U12s, Expectations for spring (club) Tryouts, and Choosing a Club; (i.e., what questions you should consider asking when choosing a club).

Also, a BYSL YDP Soccer Guide has been made available for our U6-U10 parents, so they can be made aware of some of the YDP guidelines and activities. Please review this guide which is posted on the BYSL Website.

What is a Jamboree?

A Jamboree is an event where players play without being coached. These players are evaluated and placed into a variety of skill categories. The director and coaches then use these evaluations to create more balanced teams. The date and time for the jamboree(s) is set by the Program Director and will be posted on the BYSL website (byslsoccer.org). Please bring shin guards, ball, water, and cleats. (See age chart if unsure of the “soccer” age of your child.)

BYSL U12 Soccer Guides Available

If you have questions about transitioning from the BYSL U12 program into our BYSL Jr. High and/or BYSL Club Spring season programs; a BYSL U11/U12 Soccer Guide (May 2010), is posted on the BYSL website. You are encouraged to review this document. It covers such things as; overall program goals or expectations, BYSL Coaching Resources, U12 Tournaments, What’s beyond U12s, Expectations for spring (club) Tryouts, and Choosing a Club; (i.e., what questions you should consider asking when choosing a club).


US Youth Soccer: Welcome to the World of Soccer … Soccer is a universal sport. Every country in the world plays it. You and your child are joining over 3,200,000 youth players of US Youth Soccer. Go anywhere and you will be able to play and to become a part of the local action.

Advantages of Playing Small-Sided Games

Benefits to the Child:

  • More time with the coach

  • More practical space to be successful
  • Increased number of contacts with the ball
  • More actual playing time
  • Energetic workouts due to playing both offense and defense
  • Required to make more quality decisions
  • Experience repeating game situations more frequently
  • The work rate and involvement of a player stays consistent

  • While learning both offense and defense, a player will become more complete and will understand more readily the roles and importance of teammates

  • The smaller ball is lighter and more easily kicked, trapped, dribbled, and passed.

Benefits of the Small Field:

  • More efficient use of space

  • Games can be played simultaneously across a full size field
  • Children are physically more efficient in smaller space
  • Takes less time to achieve goal or advance to goal, more successful
  • Children are actively involved for a longer period of time

Basic Rules:

  • Player Safety

  • Player Fun
  • Respect
  • Sportmanship
These basic rules apply to players, coaches, parents, and spectators.