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Volunteer for the 2025 AYSO Section 6 Games!
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Thanks for attending the 2024 Section 6 Games!

Field Map

Elgin Sports Complex Field Map

Important Information, Pool Games Schedule, Final Round Schedule and Award Schedule

Section 6 Game Pages

Section 6 Games Rules - Please Read PDFs (Download)

Section 6 Games Rules Updated v2 June 13 2024. (updated! v2)
Section 6 Games - Team Volunteer Guidebook June 13 2024 (updated!)

Full Division Schedules (Pool Games & Final Rounds)

Pool Games Note

All pool games are between 9:00am to 1:00pm (approx.)
10U Boys Pool Games - 9:00 AM to 12:00pm
10U Girls Pool Games - 9:45 AM to 12:00pm
12U Pool Games - 9:00 AM to 1:00pm (Pool A) and (Pool B)
14U Boys Pool Games - 9:00 AM to 1:00pm
14U Girls Pool Games - Round Robin (3 Teams) 9:45am - 12:00pm and 1:30pm - 3:45pm
Seeding to Final Round based on Total Points

Final Round Games Note

10U Girls 1st / 2nd Place Game and 3rd / 4th Place Game at 1:00pm
10U Boys 5th/6th/7th Place Round Robin Games 1:30pm, 2:00pm and 2:30pm
10U Boys 1st / 2nd Place Game and 3rd / 4th Place Game at 2:00pm
12U Pool A 4th Place vs Pool B 4th Place at 2:30 PM
12U Pool B 3rd Place vs Pool B 3rd Place at 2:30 PM
12U Pool A 1st Place vs Pool B 1st Place at 3:45 PM
12U Pool A 2nd Place vs Pool B 2nd Place at 3:45 PM
14U Boys 3rd / 4th / 5th Place Round Robin Games 2:15 PM , 3:00 PM and 3:45 PM
14U Girls Pool Games - Round Robin (3 Teams) 9:45am - 12:00pm and 1:30pm - 3:45pm

Awards Scheduling at Tournament HQ - Note (Approx Time to Start)

Medals awarded to 1st Place / 2nd Place / 3rd Place and 4th Place Teams for each division from the result of Final Round games.
Sportsmanship Medals awarded to 1 team per division from the results from Pool and Final Round games.

10U Girls 2:15 PM
10U Boys 3:15 PM
14U Girls 4:00 PM
14U Boys 4:45 PM
12U Boys 5:15 PM

Updates

Coaches Update Wed June 12th

Schedule Updates

We are sending out the game schedule tonight Wednesday June 12th.
The send out will be sent to coaches and volunteers assigned to the team.

ROSTER UPDATES! DUE ASAP.
Please email [email protected] to inform roster has been updated in the AYSO Affinity System. You'll have to work with your Regional Admin to ensure that the roster is updated.

ROSTERS DUE WED JUNE 12 at 11:59PM CENTRAL
Coaches please work with your Registrar or Regional Tournament Admin on Roster Updates
PRINTOUT 2 COPIES of FINAL ROSTER. 1 For you, 1 For Tournament Check-In

Coach Meeting

7:30 AM Coach Meeting with Section Coach Administrator Marla Humphries-Dolnick

Coach / Volunteer / Team Check-In

Team Check-In Starts at 8:00 AM at Tournament HQ Tent. See Map Below.
All Players to be present.
All Coaches to be present.
Team Manager to be present.
Coach to bring copy of team roster.
Players must be dressed at Team Check-In. ( Uniform, Jersey, Shorts, Socks, Shinguard, Shoes, No Jewelry of any kind worn, No Watches, No wristbands of any kind except medical, No Hard Braces / Casts to be worn)
Games to start at 9:00 AM or 9:30 AM

Games Format

3 Pool Play Games in the AM - thru Lunch Hour
Pool Play Game is 1/2 of a Full Game
Pool Play Game Substitution is at the mid-way (half) of the game. There is no quarter break. Please adjust your lineups accordingly.
Final Game based on points and pool play ranking.
Final Game is a Full Game with normal AYSO quarter substitution.
Medals awarded to teams in 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place and 4th Place Award per division
Special Team Sportsmanship Award awarded to top "sportsmanship" team per division
Be a good sport! ( Coaches, Players and Fans! )

Pets

No Pets allowed at this location.

Parents / Fans

Parents, Fans, etc to sit opposite side of the Coach/Players/Referee Side
Parents, Fans, to sit 2 yards away from touchline.
No one is to be near goals on the goal line side such as sitting, standing, coaching goal-keeper, etc.
If injury on the field, no parent or fan are allowed on the field until the Referee allows.
If your soccer field is next to a soccer field, players and coaches will be in the middle between the two soccer fields. Fans must sit on the outside of both soccer fields.
Field 1A and Field 1B and Field 2 will require fans to sit on the outside edge of all fields. Players and coaches are in between these fields.
Field 6A and Field 6B, fans are required to sit on the outside edge of all fields. Players and coaches are in between these fields.
Field 3, Field 4, Field 5, Field 7 and Field 8. Fans on the outside edge.

Players / Coaches Technical Area

Each Team (Players, Coaches, Team Manager) takes one half and be in the "Technical Area".
Technical Area is small area from end of Center Circle Line to Center Line.
If injury on the field, no coach or team manger, are allowed on the field until the Referee allows.
No Coach to coach along side the entire length of the field.
No Coach by the Goal Side. or Near Goal.
No Coaching by stepping in the field of play.
No Coaching by stepping 1 yard within or on the "touch line".
FIFA laws allow for Coaches to be carded.

Volunteer for Section 6 Games

Calling AYSO Volunteers

Interested in volunteering for Section 6 Games?   We have multiple roles that will help support the event.

Sign-Up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FA9AD23A7F9C61-49555212-section

Roles
Team Check-In Volunteer / Registration Team
At the start of the day, we have multiple teams to check-in with the Registration Team.     The Team Check-In Volunteer will review the team roster and check-in each team player.

Field Monitor
For each game, our field monitors will assist the Referee Crew and Staff with regards to observing the participants at the game & sidelines, collecting the game result card, and reporting in / turning in game card to Scorekeeper.     Check the Field Cooler with Ice and Drinks.

Team Award Presenter
At the end of the day, the Registration Team at Tournament HQ will award 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Place for a division and also "Team Sportsmanship" Award is awarded as well within the assigned division.

For more information, please contact:

Mark Will
Director of Team Volunteers
[email protected]

Referees needed

Calling All AYSO Referees

We welcome all referees from AYSO to join us and volunteer for the AYSO Section 6 Games in Elgin, Illinois.

To register, please signup here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FA9AD23A7F9C61-49518914-2024

For more information, please contact

David Coulombe
Section 6 Games Referee Director of Officiating
[email protected]

Team Projection List

Check Back every few days - Last Update Tue 6/11 11:00am
The following is a projected team list that are planning to participate in the games.

All teams must complete the Google Form Team Application Form and also submit the team Sports Connect.

Pending = Region has notified Directors interest in participation via email only.

Committed = Region has committed a team.

To Do = The Google Form Team Application is ensure that volunteer requirements and certifications are met for coach, referee and team parent volunteer.     Each team must have a coach, referee and team parent assigned from your region.    This has been an consistent requirement for every year in Section 6 Games in AYSO.

In Review = Your Google Form Team Application is In Review.

Submit Roster = Region will need to submit rosters via Sports Connect or thru Affinity.    We will use the online Sports Connect Tournament System.

Team Submitted = Region has submitted team thru Sports Connect.

Accepted = Team has been accepted to Section 6 Games.

Rejected = Team has been rejected to Section 6 Games and has delcared to work on volunteer coach certifications, referee certifications, and team parent manager certifications.     Please note: AYSO is an all volunteer organization and in order to make your regional season work - all volunteers must be certified.

10U Boys - Closed

#	Region	Team #	Status	Google Form Team Application	Sports Connect Submit Team Roster
1	R418 Chicago Lakefront	CL1-10UB	Committed	Accepted	Team Submitted
2	R418 Chicago Lakefront	CL2-10UB	Committed	Accepted	Team Submitted
3	R980 Zion	ZN1-10UB	Committed	Accepted	Team Submitted
4	R396 Grayslake	GL1-10UB	Committed	Accepted	Team Submitted
5	R568 Skokie	SK1-10UB	Committed	Accepted	Team Submitted
6	R1112 Cedar Rapids	CR1-10UB	Committed	Accepted	Team Submitted
7	R372 Mundelein	MD1-10UB	Committed	Accepted	Team Submitted
8	Closed

10U Girls - Closed

#	Region	Name	Status	Google Form Team Application	Sports Connect Submit Team Roster
1	R418 Chicago Lakefront	CL1-10UG	Committed	Accepted	Team Submitted
2	R372 Mundelein	MD1-10UG	Committed	Accepted	Team Submitted
3	R980 Zion	ZN1-10UG	Committed	Accepted	Team Submitted
4	R1112 Cedar Rapids	CR1-10UG	Committed	Accepted	Team Submitted

12U Boys / Coed - Closed

#	Region	Name	Status	Google Form Team Application	Sports Connect Submit Team Roster
1	R418 Chicago Lakefront	CL1-12UB	Committed	Accepted	Team Submitted
2	R418 Chicago Lakefront	CL2-12UB	Committed	Accepted	Team Submitted
3	R396 Grayslake	GL1-12UB	Committed	Accepted	Team Submitted
4	R568 Skokie	SK1-12UB	Committed	Accepted	Team Submitted
5	R1112 Cedar Rapids	CR1-12UB	Committed	Accepted	Team Submitted
6	R372 Mundelein	MD1-12UB	Committed	Accepted	Team Submitted
7	R794 Morton Grove	MG1-12UB	Committed	Accepted	Team Submitted
8	R418 Chicago Lakefront	CL3-12UG	Committed	Accepted	Team Submitted

12U Girls - Closed

14U Boys - Closed

#	Region	Name	Status	Google Form Team Application	Sports Connect Submit Team Roster
1	R418 Chicago Lakefront	CL1-14UB	Committed	Accepted	Team Submitted
2	R980 Zion	ZN1-14UB	Committed	Accepted	Team Submitted
3	R396 Grayslake	GL1-14UB	Committed	Accepted	Team Submitted
4	R1112 Cedar Rapids	CR1-14UB	Committed	Accepted	Team Submitted
5	R891 Highland Park	HP1-14UB	Committed	Accepted	Team Submitted
6	Closed

14U Girls - Closed

#	Region	Name	Status	Google Form Team Application	Sports Connect Submit Team Roster
1	R418 Chicago Lakefront	CL1-14UG	Committed	Accepted	Team Submitted
2	R396 Grayslake	GL1-14UG	Committed	Accepted	Team Submitted
3	R372 Mundelein	MD1-14UG	Committed	Accepted	Team Submitted
4	Closed	CL

19U Boys / Coed - Closed

19U Girls - Closed

SECTION 6 GAMES

SAVE THE DATE

SECTION 6 GAMES 2024

JUNE 15 2024
Elgin Sports Complex
709 Sports Way, Elgin, IL 60123
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FY4Xbe9krymmSiMD9

From Now thru April 30 - Complete Step 1

Step 1: We need to know your interest.
Please send an email to [email protected] by April 30
Your Region #, Coach Name, Email Address, Contact Info, and Team Division

From April 1 thru May 15
Please complete Step 2 and Step 3

Step 2: Complete the Team Application Form By May 15
https://forms.gle/vpRvuTshu1Bmsjnh7

Step 3: Submit Your Team Roster and Online Payment
at Sports Connect by May 15

Step 4: Have Fun! Look for Team Acceptance by June 1

Flyer!
Download Flyer to share with your region!

Latest Presentation (PDF) from March 25 2024
Download the Section 6 Games EXPO Slides (PDF)
Note: The previous version from Feb 2024 is replaced by the latest version (March 25 20224)

Information Sessions on Zoom
Please contact [email protected]

2024 AYSO Section 6 Games

What: June 15 2024
Where: Elgin Sports Complex
Who: Open to AYSO Regions / Core Teams - Players
Note: Birth Year Registration (MY2023) and Max Roster of Player Per Team. See Below

Pre-Registration
Your Team must pre-register:

Extended thru April 2024
Email [email protected]. Your name, email address, Region #, Team Division
Registration Your Team: Google Form : https://forms.gle/vpRvuTshu1Bmsjnh7
Form to be filled out by Coordinator such as Coach Admin / Registrar and Regional Commissioner
Email sent to Section 6 Games Registration
Tournament Staff will contact RC and assigned coordinator to follow up and verification.
Understand that the Coach, Referee and Team Parent volunteer assignments are required for application acceptance.
Birth Year (BY) Division Assignment System (AYSO National Standard)

Important Dates
By April 15 - All Player must be registered for the Spring Core Season and play 1/2 of the season. (Google Form)
      Google Form : https://forms.gle/vpRvuTshu1Bmsjnh7

By May 1 - Configure your Sports Connect site to have a Tournament Program for team assignment.

By May 15 - Use Sports Connect - Affinity Platform to submit your team and provide payment online.
      - https://eayso.affinitysoccer.com

By May 31 - All Teams are to be registered.

By June 1 - Notification to your team coach and RC regarding Team Acceptance and Schedule TBD

Before May 15 - Register a Tournament Team
We recommend that you create a tournament team in your Sports Connect or Affinity area since players are already assigned to your region's core team.
1. Work with your Registrar to create a "season/program' for tournament play.
2. Create a tournament core team.   Name your team with a region code.   See code below.
3. Submit Your Team to Association Platform
    https://wiki.ayso.org/wiki/Submit_Teams_to_Association_Platform
4. Registrar or RC must go to the Affinity Platform to make payment for team.

Max. Number of Players Per Team! and All Players Assigned by Birth Year Registration!
10U is 10 Players Per Team that is 7 v 7 including GK and Build-Out Line (BOL)
12U is 12 Players Per Team that is 9 v 9 including GK
14U is 15 Players Per Team that is 11 v 11 including GK
16U-19U is 18 Players Per Team that is 11 11 including GK

Early Bird Price - Now to May 15 2024
10U $325
12U $350
14U $375
16U-19U $400

Normal Price May 16 2024 - May 31 2024
10U $350
12U $375
14U $400
16U-19U $425

Format
- Pool Play in the morning (3 short games where game is half of normal game)
- Last Round - Based on Pool Play results - 1 full game to be played
- Min. 4 Teams per division.

Divisions
EPIC
10U Boys
10U Girls
12U Boys
12U Girls
14U Boys
14U Girls
16U-19U Boys
16U-19U Girls

Volunteer Requirements
Coach
- must be AYSO Coach certified at the division level coaching.
- 2 coaches per team. (head coach and assistant coach) no more than 2.
- AYSO Safe Haven and US Safe Sport

Referee
- must be AYSO Referee certified
- assigned with the team application
- AYSO Safe Haven and US Safe Sport

Team Parent Volunteer
- assigned with team to help during the day with tournament staff
- AYSO Safe Haven Online

Standard Example Naming Convention for Teams:
We will be using a standard naming convention for all teams for Section 6 Games.
Please see the example below and region codes.

Example

       PP1-14UB
       Peterson Park 14U Boys Team #1

       CR1-12UG
       Cedar Rapids 12U Girls Team #1


Known Region Participants with Section 6 Games (2020 and earlier)

Area D
PP - Peterson Park
GV - Glenview
EV - Evanston
SK - Skokie
MG - Morton Grove
HP - Highland Park
DF - Deerfield
WG - Winnetka-Glencoe
CN - Chicago Northside
CL - Chicago Lakefront

Area A
RL - Round Lake
MD - Mundelein
ZN - Zion
GL - Grayslake
LF - Lake Forest

Area C
WS - Western Springs
HD - Hinsdale
RV - Romeoville

Area F
EM - Elmhurst
HY - Hyde Park
OP - Oak Park
WC - Westchester

Area E
CR - Cedar Rapids
DQ - Dubuque
HN - Harlan
AM - Amana
CP - Center Point / Urbana