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LNYSA is pleased to announce the tryout dates for the 2011 Signature season. OPEN tryouts will be held Sunday April 17th
and Sunday May 1st.  To determine which tryout your child should attend please review the 2011-2012 Age matrix.

A few points to remember about tryouts:

• Review the Signature fact sheet if you have questions about Signature play
• Review the time & location of your players tryout
• Register your player in advance (see the form below)

The tryout dates and times are listed below:

Any player who desires to play in the Signature League must attend at least one tryout.

Please register your player for the Tryouts

Player Information

 

Player First Name

 

Player Last Name

 

Returning Player?

Yes
No

Returning Player? :: Did Player play LNYSA in Fall 2009?

 

Player Birth Date

Player Birth Date :: MM/DD/YYYY

 

Tryout Division Age & Division Girls U9 Boys U9 Girls U10 Boys U10 Girls U11 Boys U11 Girls U12 Boys U12 Girls U13 Boys U13 Girls U14 Boys U14 Girls U15 Boys U15

 

Parent Information

 

Parent First Name

 

Parent Last Name

 

Email Address

 

Phone Number

 

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LNYSA is accepting Signature coach applications for the 2011 fall season.  Anyone interested in coaching a Signature team must meet certain criteria, listed below.   An application must be submitted to the LNYSA Signature Director for consideration.

LNYSA requires that Signature coaches hold a minimum qualification of an E license in order to coach in the Signature playing circuit. The E license commitment is an extensive 2-day course that combines classroom lectures, field demonstration, and participation from the coach candidates.  Signature coaches must also be Life scan/Kid safe approved.

Final selection of coaches is done via a committee comprised of Coach Administration and designated league officials. Attributes that are reviewed for final selection are:

Years of coaching experience
General soccer knowledge
Recommendations and/or references from within the community
Aptitude for teaching and working with youths
Trained as a Ref or holding a Ref certification seen as a plus!

Current coaches within the program are required to meet certain standards in order to be approved to coach another term in the fall. Signature teams are considered to be player-centric and not coach-centric. The ultimate goal is to offer a positive experience for the youth that focuses on constructive player development.

To apply to be a Signature Coach for the fall season click here

For additional information in the Signature program or the coach application process please contact the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

On December 11, LNYSA had finalists in half of the CalSouth District 3 Signature championship games.  Congratulations to our finalists and the Girls U14 team coached by Gary Ashcroft and Jeff - Davis -  2010 Signature Champions!

Finalists:

• Boys 10 - Fisher
• Boys U11 - Swanson
• Boys U12 - Bowen
• Boys U15 - Smith
• Girls U10 - Savage

Cal South created the Signature program for recreational leagues wishing to create a more competitive soccer experience and player development opportunity to augment their current recreational programs. Signature is a natural progression, or transition, for players wishing to play at a higher level, while retaining many of the benefits of a recreational schedule at a lower cost.

Signature leagues are "localized" playing circuits formed by eligible recreational leagues coming together. Individual leagues create a team via a player selection process and tryouts. Each league is responsible for publishing their individual rules and guidelines, relative to coach and player selection. Recreational leagues must register these players with Cal South under the Signature League division. A Signature League Director, responsible for coordinating all aspects of the playing circuit, coordinates each Signature League playing circuit. Promotion of player development is of paramount importance.

There are a number of rules that are unique to Signature League, such as a 50% play rule for all players, a limit on the annual financial responsibility (not to exceed $350.00 per player), and a limitation on distance of travel (not to exceed a 50 mile radius).

FEES:

LNYSA fees will be assessed at approximately $150-$200 for the fall 2011 season. Additional costs (not to exceed $350.00 in total) are at the discretion of the parents and coaches. These costs typically include spirit wear, outer garments, training equipment, and/or additional professional training.

SEASON DURATION:

Practices begin in mid-July. The season duration is similar to the LNYSA recreational program. Teams begin matches at the beginning of September and finish their season with a tournament that concludes in mid-December. The spring session is not mandatory for Signature players, but strongly encouraged.

AGE BRACKETS:

Unlike the recreational playing circuit, Signature teams are formed in one-year age group increments. For example: U9, U10, U11, U12, U14 and U15, are each separate divisions. No player is permitted to “play down,” and any player requesting to “play up” must first pursue the approval of the league. Please see the age bracket matrix for your child’s age bracket eligibility.

FIELD OF PLAY CONSIDERATIONS:

• U9-U10 plays 8v8 with a maximum roster size of 12

• U11-U15 plays 11v11 with a maximum roster size of 16

• Free substitution with the stipulation that each player must play 50% of every match

PLAYER SELECTION:

Players are selected via a thorough tryout process. The process involves at least 3 tryout sessions that are open to any player. These sessions start in April and typically are concluded by early May when the teams are formed. Coaches and/or league-designated officials attend these tryouts to evaluate the players. Final selection of a roster requires coach administration approval. The selection process includes evaluating the following attributes of a player:

• Technique/ball handling skills
• Experience/years played/aptitude for playing certain field positions
• General attitude and sportsmanship

COACH SELECTION:

Anyone interested in coaching a Signature team must meet certain criteria:

• An application must be submitted to the LNYSA for consideration.
• LNYSA requires a mandatory E license in order to coach in the Signature playing circuit. The E license commitment is an extensive 2-day course that combines classroom lectures, field demonstration, and participation from the coach candidates.
• Life scan/Kid safe approved
  

• Years of coaching experience
• General soccer knowledge
• Recommendations and/or references from within the community
• Aptitude for teaching and working with youths
  
  

For additional information please contact the LNYSA This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Please completely fill out this form to indicate your desire to attend Signature Tryouts.

Please make sure you select the correct age division to try out.  Check the Age Matrix to be sure.  Please note that players will NOT be allowed to try out for older ages without prior approval from the Signature Director, even if the player 'played up' the year before.

Player Information

 

Player First Name

 

Player Last Name

 

Returning Player?

Yes
No

Returning Player? :: Did Player play LNYSA in Fall 2009?

 

Player Birth Date

Player Birth Date :: MM/DD/YYYY

 

Tryout Division Age & Division Girls U9 Boys U9 Girls U10 Boys U10 Girls U11 Boys U11 Girls U12 Boys U12 Girls U13 Boys U13 Girls U14 Boys U14 Girls U15 Boys U15

 

Parent Information

 

Parent First Name

 

Parent Last Name

 

Email Address

 

Phone Number

 

Enter Code - Dark Letters only, case sensitive   

Enter Code - Dark Letters only, case sensitive :: Enter the code in dark letters

 

 

Thank you