IRON RIVER SAY
(Soccer Association for Youth)
PHILOSOPHY
“KIDS HAVING FUN”
Iron River SAY is a member of the Soccer Association for Youth, USA (SAY Soccer) which was founded in 1967 in Cincinnati, Ohio where it remains nationally based today. SAY Soccer assists over 600 Soccer leagues, 150,000 players, 36,000 coaches, across the United States and continues to be the Leader in Recreational Socce
r Support. SAY Vision Statement:
To provide an opportunity for all youth to play recreational soccer. Iron River SAY, under the direction of SAY Soccer, was formed in 2002 to provide an organization within which children could learn and play soccer. The fact that any size player can be successful at the game and the modest expense required to field at team makes it possible for many of our children to participate in organized competition. These factors, plus the enthusiasm of the children once they’ve played the game, have resulted in rapid growth of soccer in Iron River. It is the function of Iron River SAY to provide guidance and instruction for new participants, an organizational structure to form leagues and schedule games, and to prescribe rules and regulations which will ensure safe, enjoyable and fair competition. SAY Value Statement:
Create the opportunity for all kids to play soccer.
- Part of national soccer family in USSF
- Expand across the country
Strive to continuously improve the quality of soccer.
- "The" world-class model for recreational soccer coaching certification program, fully utilized referee development
Operate on a sound financial basis.
- No deficit budgeting
- Positive cash flow throughout the year
- Maintain reasonable operating cash reserve
Provide adequate insurance for all organizational participants.
- Provide liability insurance
- Provide accident/health insurance
- Continue to generate new options and opportunities
Keep entire organization healthy.
- Admit to problems that plague us
- Work together to solve any such problems
- Accept diverse opinions and ways of getting the job done
Monitor/adjust rules to best suit recreational play.
- Safety: above all else
- Fairness: above everything else except safety
- Scrutinize suggested changes closely
- Unafraid to pilot a rule change
Share our successes and celebrate in them.
- Recognition through awards and ceremonies (very important)
- Annual meetings as a forum for celebration of successes
HELPFUL LINKS:
www.saysoccer.org (official SAY website providing games, drills, coaching tips, merchandise).
