There are no upcoming events.
With the increasing number of cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) being reported across the country, PYSA is carefully evaluating the rapidly evolving recommendations put forth by governmental and professional groups regarding organized activities in the community.
The spring 2020 season is projected to start April 4th and run through the middle of May. A firm decision on the season start date as planned will be made no later than March 25th and will be based on information available to us at that time. Keep in mind that our hope is run the league as planned, but there is also the realistic possibility of a shortened season or cancellation of the season entirely as necessary.
We are monitoring these agencies and organizations for our information: the State of Oregon, Oregon Health Authority, Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Oregon Youth Soccer, US Youth Soccer (USYS), and the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) for updates and announcements.
As this situation evolves, we will keep you informed on any decision we make. We greatly appreciate your understanding as we all deal with this unprecedented situation.
Coaches: This is the PYSA hotline number. Only call this number if a referee did not show up to your game. This hotline is for COACHES ONLY. 503-799-2991
High Temp Information
For info from US Soccer on practicing and playing in high temps http://www.recognizetorecover.
PYSA Hazardous Weather Policy CLICK HERE
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Club Presidents, Directors, Coaches and Parents The important information below is a CHANGE to the heading guidelines provided earlier this year by PYSA. These new heading guidelines have been provided by US Soccer, US Youth Soccer Region IV and Oregon Youth Soccer Associational and are to be implemented immediately. All players 6th Grade and younger cannot head the ball in games. This means in all games at 9v9, 7v7 4v4 and 3v3. (See below for how the rule change will be implemented in games). Only those players who are in 7th and 8th grade playing 11v11 may head the ball in games. (See grade to age info below) Only players who are in 6th, 7th and 8th grades may practice heading, however all heading practice must be limited to no more than a maximum of 30 minutes per week. Heading infraction in games in 9v9, 7v7, 4v4 and 3v3 games: A player may not use his/her head to play the ball. The penalty for playing the ball using the head is an indirect free kick at the spot of the infraction. If a defending player in the defender's penalty area commits the infraction, the free kick will be taken from a spot at the top of the penalty area (Big box). The infraction consists in intentionally playing the ball with the head. If the referee determines that the ball struck a player in the head when the player is not trying to play the ball, the referee should allow play to continue.
Age groups explained: U7 1st Grade U8 2nd Grade U9 3rd Grade U10 4th Grade U11 5th Grade U12 6th Grade U13 7th Grade U14 8th Grade |
