Cy-Fair Youth Soccer

Welcome to Cy-Fair SoccerCy-Fair Soccer is a Non-Profit

501(c)3 Charitable Corporation.

Cy-Fair Soccer is run by an all-volunteer board of directors.

We depend on volunteers to make our organization a success.

TYSA and STYSATimberline Youth Soccer

Association (TYSA) is a member organization of a hierarchy organizations that govern recreational and competitive youth soccer in the US.

South Texas Youth Soccer Association (STYSA) is TYSA’s immediate parent organization.

TYSA and STYSAAll play is sanctioned by FIFA (The

International Soccer Federation).FIFA sanctions USSF (United States

Soccer Federation), which in turn sanctions the United States Youth Soccer Association, which in turn sanctions STYSA.

Cy-Fair Soccer Club is one (1) of ten (10) members of TYSA.

Cy-Fair Soccer Contact InfoOffice Address

11803 Grant Road Suite 200Cypress, TX 77429281-251-9399

Hours: M/Tu/Th 10 am - 2 pmWed evening: 5 pm – 7 pmWeb Address: www.cyfairsoccer.org

Lisa Griffin – Club administratorEmail: lgriffin@cyfairsoccer.org

Board contact info: ◦ Individual Board member addresses found on website.◦ Entire Board dist:

board@cyfairsoccer.org

Inclement Weather

To confirm field status: Website: cyfairsoccer.org

Weather Line: 281-251-9383

Weather Sentry System Alerts Club to Lightning within 8 miles of

fields. Watch Dynamo’s trainers (Select Club). If

trainers leave field, please do the same. Car is the safest place!

The Fees that we collect go towards….

Field Maintenance◦Cy-Fair Soccer leases three (3) fields;

Dyess Park, Zube Park, and Matzke Park. Training StaffUniformsState Organization and Local FeesRefereesLease and maintain business

office

Code of ConductPlayers and Parents are expected

to sign a Code of Conduct Form.Forms turned into office by a

team representative within 1 week after start of season.

Coaches are responsible for players and parents conduct.

First Touch Program (FTP)The First Touch Program is designed to

ensure young players (U5) receive quality training during their first year of soccer.

Players receive instruction from licensed and professional trainers from Dynamos Select Soccer.

Emphasis of First Touch Program is for the kids to have fun and develop as a player.

First Touch ProgramFirst Touch begins September 11, 2013Wednesdays from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMProgram runs for 10 weeks, ends

November 13th

Meet on Field 6 near Gazebo.Bring ball (No. 3), shin guards, and

water!

First Touch ProgramPlayers divided into smaller play

groups.Staff trainers work with multiple

player groups.Uniform color for each group; meet

with same group each week.Big game at end of season to allow

young players to show off skills.Medals provided to all

participants.

Future StarsIncluded in registration fee; available

to all U6 – U8 playersEach age group trains with Dynamo’s

Select Trainers◦ U8 Boys/Girls: Mondays 5:30 – 6:30 PM◦ U7 Boys/Girls: Tuesdays 5:30 – 6:30 PM◦ U6 Boys/Girls: Thursdays 5:30 – 6:30 PM

U6 Boys/Girls teams may practice one (1) other evening; location/time determined by coach.

U6 Players3 v 3 Format, No. 3 ballSmallest Fields and GoalsVolunteer CoachFour (4) 8 minute periods; 2

minutes between periods, 5 minute half

No “Designated” Goal KeeperAll players are required to play

50% of each game.

U7 – U8 PlayersTraining for U7/U8 Players

◦Dynamos Select Soccer will provide professional training for each U7, U8 individual team.

◦Head trainer determines curriculum; staff trainers train with individual teams.

◦One staff trainer will be at each league game to assist both coaches/teams.

U7 – U8 PlayersProgram includes three (3) weeks

of group training.◦Staff trainers will be assigned to

each team to assist with player/coach development.

Group training with Dynamo’s Select Trainers for 1st three weeks….◦ U8 Boys/Girls: Mondays 5:30 – 6:30 PM◦ U7 Boys/Girls: Tuesdays 5:30 – 6:30 PM

U7 – U8 PlayersTeam training with Dynamo’s Select

Trainers 1st 3 weeks…◦ U8 Boys/Girls: Wednesdays 6:45 – 7:45 PM◦ U7 Boys/Girls: Thursdays 6:45 – 7:45 PM

Team training with Dynamo’s Select Trainers after 3 weeks…◦ U8 Boys/Girls: Mondays 5:30 – 6:30 PM◦ U7 Boys/Girls: Tuesdays 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Teams may practice one (1) other evening; location/time determined by coach.

U7 – U8 PlayersEach team must have active

volunteer coach.◦Staff trainer provides instruction

during training and works in concert with coaches during games.

Training staff will implement a US Soccer Curriculum which is age appropriate.

Focus is player development rather than team development.

U7 – U8 Players4 v 4 Format, No. 3 ballSmaller Fields and GoalsFormat provides for more touches

per playerFour (4) 10 minute periods; 2

minutes between periods, 5 minute half

No “Designated” Goal KeeperAll players are required to play 50%

of each game.

U9 – U10 Players6 v 6 Format, No. 4 ballMedium-sized Fields and GoalsTwo (2) 25 minute periods; 5

minute half-timeGoal Keeper introduced, 5 field

playersOff side rule in placeAll players are required to play

50% of each game.

Academy Program Dynamo Select Soccer offers an

Academy program for all U9 and U10 age players. The purpose of this program is to provide an advanced training program for those players that desire a more focused training approach.

Full and Half Academy options for Cy-Fair Soccer Club players.

U9-U10 Scoring System3 points for a win1 point for a tieZero points for lossNo additional points for goals

scoredGames decided by a difference of

7 goals or more will result in zero points awarded to winning team!

Team ManagerEach team is required to have a

team manager.The team manager assists the

coach/trainer with team communication.

Register as team manager through “GotSoccer” system.

Rules of the GameTYSA Red Book available on

Timberline website◦Go to www.timberlinesoccer.com, or

follow link on Cy-Fair Soccer website.◦Click on “Policy & Procedure” Tab on

the left◦Click on TYSA Red Book.◦Provides procedural information as

well as Laws of the Game for each age group.

Equipment NeedsPlayers

◦Ball, shin guards, proper shoes, weather appropriate clothing for training, water bottle.

Coaches◦Cones, game ball provided by Cy-Fair

Soccer. ◦Optional: bibs/vests, air pump, first

aid kit, ice and bags, extra water, portable goals.

Important Dates (Div. 4)Start of Season: September 21,

2013Future Stars Training begins week

of September 9, 2013First Touch: September 11, 2013Picture Day: October 19, 2013End of Season Tournament:

November 16 and 17, 2013

Important Dates (Div. 2 and 3)Start of Season: September 21, 2013Coaches Meeting: September 11, location

Hilton Garden Inn, 7:00 PM.◦ Hilton Garden 1nn – Northwest◦ 7979 Willow Chase Blvd◦ Houston, TX 77070◦ 832.912.1000

STYSA Eastern District Championship: December 7 and 8, 2013

Picture Day: October 19, 2013

Important WebsitesCy-Fair Soccer Club:

◦www.cyfairsoccer.orgTimberline Youth Soccer

Association◦www.timberlinesoccer.com

South Texas Youth Soccer Association◦www.stxsoccer.org

United States Youth Soccer Association◦www.usyouthsoccer.org

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