SAFETY

Safe Haven Online Training

SAFETY IS THE MAIN CONCERN OF ALL AYSO OFFICIALS AND VOLUNTEERS.  The safety and well-being of your children is very important to AYSO at the local and national level.  There are a number of programs in place to make sure your children remain safe.

Safe Haven - Each volunteer (coach, assistant or team parent) must complete a Safe Haven course.  This course is designed to team those in direct contact with the children how to keep them safe.  Topics include: keeping players hydrated, Coaches can't leave the field until all children have been picked up, insurance issues, injury prevention and treatment, etc.

Safety Director - The league has a Safety Director whose responsibility it is to keep the children safe.  If you are aware of a team that regularly practices rough play, or are aware of any situation where a child is in danger or at risk, you are urgently requested to contact the Safety Coordinator.  Risks can include (but not limited to) Inappropriate behavior of a coach, a hazard on the field (pot holes, glass, etc.), Rough play on the field, out of control parents or coaches.

Child/Volunteer Protection Advocate - The league also has a Child/Volunteer Protection Advocate whose job it is to research each volunteer to make sure they are the right people to work with your children.  If you see any inappropriate behavior on the part of a volunteer working with the children, please contact the Child/Volunteer Protection Advocate immediately.

Kids Zone - This is a program established at the national level.  Click the logo below to learn more.