916-988-1528
OYSC@ovalesoccer.org
ABOUT OUR
About Our Club
Since 1975, the Orangevale Youth Soccer Club (OYSC) has been serving the community in and
around Orangevale by providing a safe and fun environment for families with children between
the ages of 4 to 18 to compete in soccer. The club is a non-profit and all volunteer
organization.
The board meets throughout the year (nearly monthly) to organize and direct the efforts of
our volunteers.
If you’re interested in learning more or attending a board meeting, please contact us.
BOARD MEMBER OVERVIEW
All members of the Board of Directors serve as volunteers. Each member is elected at an AGM and serves for a period of one year (until the next AGM). There are no time limits (minimums or maximums) for which a member of the Board may serve. Every position is open for election each year.
If you have an interest in serving on the Board of Directors (for any position listed below or perhaps a new position you think should be created), please let us know.
CLUB MANAGER
Pete Phillips
clubmanager@ovalesoccer.org
ASSISTANT CLUB MANAGER
ANDY STEVENS
- assistantclubmanager@ovalesoccer.org
REGISTRAR
FELICE MILLER
- registrar@ovalesoccer.org
TREASURER
DAN KOVAR
- treasurer@ovalesoccer.org
COACH COORDINATOR
TERRY MILLER
- reccoachcoordinator@ovalesoccer.org
REFEREE COORDINATOR & ASSIGNOR
LARRY RADCLIFF
- refereeassignor@ovalesoccer.org
BYLAWS
The club’s Constitution and Bylaws are available at the link below.
OYSC Constitution & Bylaws
As stated in the document above, the Constitution and Bylaws may change from time to time. Please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with them as they are part of what makes OYSC unique from other soccer organizations (and don’t forget to attend the AGM as most of the changes are discussed and/or voted on at that meeting).
The board meets throughout the year (nearly monthly) to organize and direct the efforts of our volunteers.
If you’re interested in learning more or attending a board meeting, please contact us.
THE WORLD OF SOCCER ORGANIZATIONS
Many people who participate in organized soccer are only aware of the club organization; however, there are a number of soccer organizations that a club relies upon in order to allow a club to operate successfully. They are briefly referenced and explained below:
Club – Our club is the Orangevale Youth Soccer Club
(OYSC). It is the lowest level
organization and the one that most people interact with most frequently. The club is
responsible for setting many rules for teams, coaches and refereeing. They work with local
parks and recreation districts to make fields available. A portion of registration fees paid
when you sign your child up are passed along to the “higher” organizations listed
below.
League – Our club is a member of the Folsom Lake Soccer
League (since 2018). The league
provides additional guidance and resources (ie: player clinics, coach
education, competitive teams) for their clubs. Other clubs include Folsom Soccer Club,
Rancho Cordova Soccer Club, and Folsom Lake Surf Club.
Association – Our league is a member of the California Youth
Soccer Association. They
provide additional training to help leagues operate more efficiently and provide even more
resources (ie: large-scale tournaments like District Cup and State Cup, administrative
workshops and Olympic Development Programs). To help keep things organized in a large
association, they have divided the area into geographical regions called “districts.” We
operate as a member of District VI.
National Youth Organization – Our association is a member of US Youth Soccer. As a national
organization, it is dedicated to promoting interest in soccer among the country’s youth and
is primarily an educational institution.
National Organization – Our youth organization is a member of US Soccer. This national
organization is likely best known for managing the men’s and women’s national teams that
represent our country during international competitions.
International Organization – Our national organization is a member of Fédération
Internationale de Football Association (in english, International Federation of
Association Football)… or more commonly known simply as FIFA. And, of course, the term
“football” used here designates what most Americans refer to as
“soccer.” This international organization is the highest soccer authority in the world. In
addition to providing overarching guidelines for the laws of the game, they
host the most popular sporting event in the world – the World Cup.
CALENDAR OVERVIEW
This information is provided as general information (especially for families that are new to
soccer or new to our soccer club) – not exact dates for a specific year.
Registration for the fall season usually begins in March or April and last for several
months… usually closing around May or June. The reason we “close” registration is that it
gives us time to see how many people for each age/gender registered. Once we know that, we
can begin to put individuals onto teams.
Around July, coaches are informed about who has been assigned to their team. They are
encouraged to reach out to the players/families to introduce themselves, provide their
contact information and schedule a team meeting where families can come (usually to the
field they will practice on) and meet face to face.
Using the recommendations of US Soccer as a foundation, our league (the Folsom Lake Soccer
League) has developed a modified rules for micro soccer in our area. Not counting the field
diagram, it’s two pages long.
If you are new to micro soccer, you’ll be glad you spent 5 minutes to read it before your
first micro soccer experience!
ATHLETE REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION FOR FALL RECREATIONAL TEAMS
Dates: Registrations for fall usually open on April 1
and continue as long as the link below
is available; late registrations may be accepted if space is available
Links: registration is now closed
Cost: $100 for U6-U8; $115 for U10-U19
For each player, you must provide the following items
to complete the online registration:
One (1) digital copy (ie: scanned) of State-Certified Certificate of Live Birth. Note that hospital or baptismal certificates are not legal documents and cannot be accepted. California Youth Soccer Association regulations require a certificate of live birth for registration.- Attend a one-day in-person field training session
- One (1) digital photo of the player that shows only the head/face without any hats or sunglasses.
- A credit or debit card to pay registration fees.
AGE GROUPS
The age group that your child plays in is determined by the year they were born. Children are not allowed to play “down” (on a team in a younger age group). Occasionally, a child is allowed to play “up” (with a team from an older age group). Most families should select the youngest age group that the registration system makes available (it will only show you age groups that you’re allowed to play in).
UNIFORMS
Uniforms are not included in
the cost of registration. Uniforms are purchased directly from Soccer Pro. You may visit the
store or order online. The store is located at the corner of Madison and Fair Oaks
Boulevard; 11726 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks, CA 95628. To purchase uniforms specifically for
Orangevale Youth Soccer Club, click here
REFUNDS
Registration refunds requested prior to August 1 will be returned less a $20 charge.
No refunds will be given on/after August 1.
LATE REGISTRATION
Often, there is a chance for a child to register to play even when registration is officially closed so long as we can still find a spot on a team. Please reach out to the Club Registrar with the following information about your child to find out about availability ASAP:
- Age
- Gender
Don’t forget to include your name and phone number. To contact the
Club Registrar, send an email to registrar@ovalesoccer.org.
PLAYER EQUIPMENT
UNIFORMS
Each player is required to wear an OYSC uniform that includes a shirt, shorts and socks. You
may
use an Orangevale uniform from a prior season even if the style is slightly different from
the
current version. A new uniform (shirt, shorts, and socks) cost approximately $45 to
$50.
New uniforms may be purchased online or in store. To buy an Orangevale Youth Soccer Club
uniform
online, click here.
The store is located on the corner of Madison Avenue and Fair Oaks Boulevard. Please reach
out
directly to Soccer Pro with any questions about sizes, store hours, etc.
MICRO SOCCER INFORMATION
11726 Fair Oaks Blvd Fair Oaks, CA 95628
916-988-152
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT
Shin Guards
In addition to the uniform, every player is REQUIRED to wear shin guards at all practices and games. There is no specific style or model required. We recommend visiting Soccer Pro if you’d like some assistance in selecting an appropriate pair of shin guards for your child. Your child may not participate without shin guards.
CLEATS
While not technically required, it is strongly recommended that your child wear soccer
cleats to all practices and games. Cleats will keep your child from slipping or falling –
especially when the grass is wet or the fields are muddy.
Please note that most football, baseball and softball cleats
are ILLEGAL to use in soccer
due to the position, size or material of the cleat. Soccer cleats cannot be metal, cannot be
too long and cannot be located at the front edge of the cleat. If you are unsure about
whether or not your child can wear a specific set of cleats, please contact your coach or
visit Soccer Pro..
Goalie Gear
While some children who play goalie may use a special jersey or wear gloves, they are not
required. (And in most cases, the team can provide them if desired.)
WATER BOTTLE
Every player MUST bring a water bottle to every practice and game – regardless of
temperature. Staying hydrated is fundamental to keep players healthy and safe..
DONATED REGISTRATION
If you are in need of some used equipment for your child, please contact a member of the
board with your name, phone number, email address and your child’s gender, age and size so
we can explore the used inventory in our posession.
If you have gently used soccer equipment you no longer need, please contact any member of
the board to arrange for delivery.
MICRO SOCCER
MICRO SOCCER INFORMATION
In 2016, US Soccer (the national organization that oversees youth soccer in America) made
some pretty dramatic changes to soccer for the younger players. From U5 through U8 teams,
they altered some major rules to how the games are played in an effort to improve the soccer
experience for the particpants. (If you want to read the details yourself, click
here.)
The most notable changes to what is now commonly referred to as “micro soccer” are:
- The field is much smaller
- Only 4 players are on the field at time
- There are no goalies
- There are no referees
MICRO SOCCER RULES
Using the recommendations of US Soccer as a foundation, our league (the Folsom Lake Soccer
League) has developed a modified rules for micro soccer in our area. Not counting the field
diagram, it’s two pages long.
If you are new to micro soccer, you’ll be glad you spent 5 minutes to read it before your
first micro soccer experience!
AGM
Once a year, our club holds a meeting to talk about general stuff. We've cleverly titled this meeting the Annual General Meeting... or AGM.
- You have an opinion or thought you want to share
- You want to know what is going on
- You like free stuff.
- We want to hear your opinions and thoughts. Honest.
- We want you to know what is going on. For real.
- Giving out free stuff isn't fun if there's no one to give it to. Seriously.
CONTACT INFORMATION
PO Box 2617 Orangevale, California 95662
OYSC@ovalesoccer.org
916-988-152
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