Closing and awards ceremony will be on Sunday, November 22, at 1 p.m., location TBA. Players should wear their uniforms (no cleats!), and a team manager should bring the banner 15 minute prior to the ceremony for the banner display. If anyone has pictures that we can use for the slide show, please send them to Christine, christine @ everydisasters.com.
Congratulations to us! At the 2009 AYSO National Annual General Meeting (NAGM) in Dallas, Region 1089 received a "Green Thumb" Award, given to regions, areas, and sections that actively support growth through the use of AYSO Programs. You can read the letter, and see our certificate.
 The American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) has earned a National Leadership Award from the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) for "its outstanding work in providing a positive environment for youth athletes." Read all about it here.
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as of 11/2, 9:30 a.m.: New Milford U14 boys matches through November 15th have been added; U14G matches ARE IN LEONIA against New Milford on November 7 and 14 (not away on 14 and 21). U14 Coaches, if there are any problems with availability on those dates please notify Mark ASAP. U12 matches for November 7/8 are posted; November 14/15 and 21 will be posted soon. Please keep checking the schedule for further updates.
Don't forget to stop by the snack bar this Saturday for special treats courtesy of Chef Mark!
U8 Boys: please double-check your scheduled matches for the three weeks in November. There have been a few adjustments made.
N.B.: Delayed start for U8 schedule for Saturday, November 14 (2nd grade Communion Retreat): U8 games will begin 1/2 hour later. U8G will warm up at noon, kick off at 12:15; U8B will warm up at 1:15, kick off at 1:30 p.m.
EVERYONE: Posted times are ARRIVAL times, not KICKOFF times; arrive at the time posted for set up and/or warmup.
On game day, cancellations and/or game status will be posted on this website by 8 a.m. Saturday or 10 am on Sunday. Call the Leonia Recreation Center phone line, 201-592-5783, after 8 a.m. Sat. or 10 a.m. Sunday and listen to the recorded message for any announcement of cancellation. Any change after those times may not be reflected here -- the Rec Center line will have the most up-to-date information.
Watch the AYSO PSA about fighting flu by visiting our "Parent Corner" page. There will be a brochure about flu prevention available at the snack bar, or you can upload a PDF copy here.
To our young players: If you are at least 10 years old, come and check out what it takes to be an AYSO Youth coach and help assist at the U8, U10 or U12 level. Or become a Youth Referee! Volunteering is a resume builder. Being an AYSO volunteer can be a form of community service (check with your service group or advisor).
Check out "Leonia AYSO for Big Kids" on Facebook. We want to hear what you think about the new U14 division, a possible U16 and/or U19 division as well. AYSO wants you back.
VOLUNTEERS: YOU MUST REGISTER ANNUALLY!! Fill out the form at www.eayso.org and print out two copies. We will collect forms at our clinics, volunteer meetings, and training sessions. Contact the following people if you are interested in volunteering:
Coaches/Assistant Coaches: Mark Diller, Regional Coach Administrator, 1089coachadmin@nj.rr.com
Referees/Assistant Referees/Youth Referees: Masako Shiono, Regional Referee Administrator, mcshiono@ sprintmail.com
Team Parents (boys): Gloria Kim, gloria.kim @ consultcti.com
Team Parents (girls): Erika Fischer-Bacchia, erikabacchia777 @ msn.com
Sponsorships: Marril or Paul Sheppard, msnotary @ juno.com
Other volunteer help (photo day coordinator, season pictures for slide show, proofreading, field setup, miscellaneous clerical help, snack bar volunteer, etc.): send us an e-mail using the "Contact Us" link.
Why should you choose the AYSO program? Listen to Julie Foudy, former captain of the U.S. Women's National Team AND former AYSO player.
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