Presentation for our Parent Meeting 5/20/13

1. May 20, 2013
EASTSIDE TIMBERS
East County’s Only Premier Soccer Club
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2. “Excellence is not an act, it is a habit.”
-Paraphrased From Aristotle
• Very Strong 2012-13 Season
– One State Champion
– 2 State Runners-Up
– 14 Quarter- or Semi-Finalists
• Developmental teams progress
• Growing adiStars program
Excellence
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3. • Success and Growth of Alliance
– Year One
• Friendship Cup Alliance Teams
• Pacific Coast Super Cup (U12 Boys)
• Tournament Cooperation
• AdiStars Jamborees
– Year Two
• College Prep Night
• Alliance Teams at larger tournaments
• Continued competitive growth
adidas Portland Timbers Alliance
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4. Important Information
• IF YOU ARE NEW TO EASTSIDE THIS SEASON
– You must email a copy of your player’s birth
certificate or passport to:
chris@eastsidetimbers.com
– If you played last season for another OPL Club you
must request your release from that club
• Club registrar will complete process online, please ask
for written confirmation this has taken place
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5. Important Information
• Should have made online acceptance
• Registration Confirmation Sheet – signed &
submitted
– Includes Code of Conduct
• Everyone should receive, read, and sign a new copy of
this document if you have not already done so
– Adherence and Self-Enforcement will be a key
• We want to set the standard for behavior
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6. Important Information
• Playing Time
– U-11 players will play a minimum of 50% of the
available minutes.
– U-12 through U-14 players will play a minimum of
25% available minutes.
• Playing time may be affected by effort and discipline
issues
• These are averages for the season, not a particular
game, weekend, or tournament.
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7. Important Information
• Playing Time
– State Cup: The goal of the tournament is to
perform well and try to win the event.
• Coaches will manage games accordingly.
– Directors Cup: The goal of the tournament it to
perform well, encourage development, and try to
win the event.
• Coaches will manage games accordingly.
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8. Important Information
• Parent’s Role and Responsibility
– Continue to support your child’s development
– Be understanding of circumstances and struggles
• Each player will develop at their own unique pace
– Ensure players arrive on time and properly
equipped for practice or games
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9. Important Information
• Parent’s Role and Responsibility
– Appropriate conduct on the sidelines
• No coaching from sideline or disparaging referees
– Provide positive support for coaching staff
• Disagreements should be handled privately and
professionally
• 24-Hour Rule will be enforced
– Help ensure player adheres to Code of Conduct
• This includes both soccer and non-soccer activities
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10. Schedule
• First official training is week of June 1
• Some teams training prior to this date
• Training Sites
– Gresham HS
– Barlow HS
– Happy Valley Park
– Gradin Sports Park
– Various others
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11. Club Fees
• What is included:
– Fall & Spring Training
– Fall & Spring League Registration
– End of season tournament
– Coaches Pay
– Additional Specialized Training
– Administrative costs & other various costs
• What is not included
– Uniforms
– Most tournament fees
– Team expenses including travel
– Futsal or Indoor League fees
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12. Club Fees
• Fundraising & Financial Aid
– Applications due May 31
– Fundraising & Financial Aid Meeting:
Thursday, May 30, 6:00pm
• If you anticipate needing financial aid, you must attend
– Club will approve & inform you of your dues
– Promissory note notarized & returned by July 1
• Communication is CRUCIAL – let us know when your
situation changes, we want to help!
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13. Club Fees
• Delinquent Payments
– Can jeopardize a player’s ability to compete in
league games
– Payment plan arrangements must be kept
– We will pull player cards for delinquent payments
• Refunds
– Only given for unusual circumstances
– Requests must be submitted in writing
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14. Important Information
• Coaches Pay
– Certain expenses will require additional
contributions from the team to compensate
coaches.
– This will primarily be travel associated with
tournaments.
– We do not want our coaches to bear the expense
of travel, so your help is required.
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15. Important Information
• Equipment
– Each player is required to purchase
• 2 Uniform sets: jersey, shorts, socks
• Training shirt
• Warm up suit: jacket and pants
• Bag
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16. Uniforms
• 2013
– Uniforms: $116
• Red & White: Jersey, Shorts, Socks
– Warm-ups: $103
• Including embroidery
– Backpack: $45
• Including embroidery
– Training Shirt: $12
Total: $276
Uniforms are produced on a
2-year cycle. Therefore ALL
players will be required to
purchase a new uniform for the
2014-15 season.
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17. Uniforms
• Uniform Fittings at Oregon Premier Futsal:
– Tuesday, May 21 5:00-7:00pm
– Thursday, May 23 5:00-7:00pm
• Players should be prepared to purchase entire
uniform at this time.
– Orders will not be finalized until every player from
the team has placed their order
– Failure to do so will prevent player’s participation
in events moving through Summer into Fall
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18. Club Appearance
• Players should be wearing Eastside training
gear to every training session.
– Grey Eastside Timbers training shirt
– Only adidas shorts & socks
• Players not in proper gear may not be allowed to train.
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19. SportsCare Physical Therapy
• Official Training Partner
– Brochures available
• Clinics in Gresham, Clackamas, Happy Valley &
Gateway-Parkrose
– Free “quick assessments” for Eastside players
– Work with most insurance companies
• FIFA 11+ Warm-Up program given to coaches
• Presence at Cascadia Challenge Tournament
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20. Eastside Social Media
• Like our new facebook page:
– www.facebook.com/eastsidetimberssoccer
• Follow our new twitter:
– @eastsidetimbers
• Follow our new Instagram:
– @eastsidetimbers
• Send all your news, events & PICTURES to:
– eastsidetimberssocialmedia@gmail.com
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21. Thank You
We look forward to another great year!
Questions?
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