Middleville AYSO

Middleville AYSO Field Layout

Pet Policy

Middleville AYSO has adopted a No Pets policy for all AYSO events, including all practices and games. This is in line with the National AYSO pet policy. Any Americans with Disabilities compliant services animal are always exempt from this policy.

For the safety of players and the enjoyment of all, we ask all parents, guests, and spectators to please leave your pets at home when you attend any AYSO event.

We know, your pet is another valued member of your family. However, because other may have allergies or be scared of animals, we don't allow pets on the fields. It is AYSO's goal to make your soccer season as safe as possible for you, your family, and even your pets. That's why we ask for you to leave your beloved family pet at home when you attend any AYSO event.

AYSO is obligated to observe and respect existing regulations and laws regarding the presence of service animals at our fields. Service animals are defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as only dogs or miniature horses that have been trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability. Other animals, whether wild or domestic, do not qualify as service animals. 

Goal Safety

Middleville AYSO takes safety seriously. Our goals and nets are no exception. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has reported 26 deaths and hundreds of injuries since 1979 resulting from soccer goal accidents. Most of these injuries occur when children climb on top of an unsecured goal, causing it to either break from the strain or simply flip over onto an unsuspecting victim. You only need to review some of the descriptions of injuries and deaths addressed in the CPSC report to become saddened by this easily-preventable problem.

No one should be climbing a soccer goal or a net. The nets are secured with clips and zip ties which are not designed to hold the weight of a player. Our goal frames are anchored, however with enough weight hanging from the cross bar it will tip over. Soccer goals are not playground equipment.

If at any time any Middleville AYSO Volunteer observes a person climbing on or hanging from any goal or net they will tell the person to please stay off. We have no desire to be mean or to upset a child, but goal safety is serious.

Weather Policy

The safety of our players and their families are of paramount importance to AYSO. The following weather policies are in place to promote the safety of our players, volunteers, and spectators.

ALWAYS ASSUME THAT GAMES WILL BE PLAYED

If a game is called off due to weather/field conditions the Middleville AYSO Regional Commissioner will communicate that to all participants with an email through the PlayMetrics app/email. Please maintain a current email address in your account here. These notices may also appear on our Facebook page: facebook.com/middlevilleayso

Rain

Games are not called off for rain alone and will be played in a reasonable amount of rainfall. If at game time, or during the game, rain becomes significant the Referees and Coaches may come to a joint decision to call off a game. The Game Cancellation procedures must be followed if a game is called off by coaches.

Having a practice in the rain is up to the coaches discretion.

Thunder/Lightning

If thunder is heard or lightning is see all AYSO activities are to be suspended immediately and shelter should be sought. Activities may begin again 30 minutes after the last thunder is heard or lightning is seen.

Cold

Games are played in cold temperatures. Players may wear long athletic pants instead of their shorts, they still need to wear their long socks over their shin guards. Players are encouraged to wear hats and gloves during cold weather. Coaches should consider having blankets for players that are sitting out to keep warm.

These are our general guidelines for cold temperatures, however ALWAYS ASSUME THAT GAMES WILL BE PLAYED unless you are notified by Middleville AYSO:

Playground, 5U, 6U

When temperatures are around 50° the Regional Commissioner will make a decision in regards to playing or not.

8U, 10U, 12U, 14U

When temperatures are around 40° or less the Regional Commissioner will make a decision in regards to games and practices. Please dress players in warm layers.

Heat

Games are played when it's hot. The Regional Commissioner may call off games and practices during heat events. These are our general guidelines for warm temperatures, however ALWAYS ASSUME THAT GAMES WILL BE PLAYED unless you are notified by Middleville AYSO:

Heat Index around 95° and above extra caution will be needed to make sure players are hydrating. The Regional Commissioner will make a decision in regards to games and practices.

Like all physical exertion activities, players are encouraged to bring proper hydrating fluids with them to all games and practices!