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Travel Roster Help

How to print your game day roster (GDR):

  1. GDR's are only available a few days before each game (Wednesday or Thursday)
  2. Log into Affinity
  3. On the "My Account page where it lists you and your kids, there is a "Tournament Applications / Game Scoring" section below.
  4. In the "Tournament Applications / Game Scoring" section click the "Schedules / Game Scoring" link that will lead to your schedule
  5. On the "Scheduled Games" page on the you will see a "Print Roster" button by the coming Sunday's game. Click it to get a PDF of the GDR
  6. Print 2 copies of the GDR to bring to the game along with the season roster and player/coach cards you received at the beginning of the season
  7. If information is missing (jersey numbers that you know you entered or players that are not active) click the "Sync Roster" button at the bottom left of the list of players on the "Player Roster" tab that was found under "Edit" in the "Tournament Applications" section of your "My Account" section

How to update your team jersey numbers:

  1. Log into Affinity
  2. On the "My Account page where it lists you and your kids, there is a "Teams" section below.
  3. In the "Teams" section click the "Edit" link that will lead to your Team's page
  4. On the "Teams" page on the "Team Roster" tab, below the list of players, click the "Edit Player Team Info" button
  5. There you can enter jersey numbers and click "Save Changes" button at the bottom of the list.
  6. After updating, be sure to click "Sync Roster" button below list at left on Player Roster tab.

 How to activate/deactivate players for your GDR

  1. Log into Affinity
  2. On the "My Account page where it lists you and your kids, there is a "Tournament Applications / Game Scoring" section below.
  3. On the roster page on the "Player Roster" tab, click the "Active" checkbox to activate/deactivate a player
  4. Once you've selected/deselected the proper players on your roster, click the "Set Active Players" button below the list
  5. Note the "Player Roster Stats" above the table that tell you how many are active for your game.
  6. You are allowed 18 players for U13 and older, 14 players for U11/12, and 11 players for U10 GDR's
  7. You can then proceed to print your GDR's

Background Check Instructions

New Check Links:
  1. Go to the following 3 sites and apply for the documents which will be emailed to you
    PA State Police: https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp (Use volunteers only link)
    PA Child Welfare: https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis
    If you have lived in Pennsylvania continuously for last 10 years or more, have this affidavit notarized and scanned for uploading: http://www.pawest-soccer.org/assets/965/15/Volunteer%20Affidavit.pdf
    If you have not been PA resident for the past 10 years then you MUST do an FBI fingerprint check:   click here.
  2. Once you have the docs, log into PA-West Affinity portal and upload them under your profile.  After you have uploaded the three documents, you must register for the background check review.  It is an easy step to miss, but must be done.
  3. After you have applied for your clearance with PA-West, you can complete this form to get reimbursed for your expense of notarization or FBI clearance.

Game and Practice Behavior Standard

Whether you are a Coach, Player, Parent or Referee, these are our Conduct Rules:

  • Every player with the right attitude deserves to play at least half the game
    • 50% play time for all players and players rotating through positions is the expectation at all levels of play (even D4)
  • Save criticism for 1 on 1 conversations
    • Kids deserve instruction, not aggression
    • Issues with a player are handled in private
    • Issues with a referee need to be sent to the Head of Referees after a game
  • Holler support, don't yell criticism
    • Cheering is encouraged.  Parents and coaches are to refrain from any disparaging remarks about players, referees and opposing teams.
  • Ask why before you condemn
    • Often times, there are is a simple explanation
  • Raise your voice only because the field is large
  • Winning is great, but learning is greater
    • Creating a positive environment that encourages playing soccer is the focus of the program.  There is a reason you see no scoreboards on our fields.
    • Equal playing time and rotating players through positions supersede strategies to win matches.
    • Kids need to learn to lose gracefully, learn from mistakes, and realize that their work will help them overcome weaknesses.  Just as learning to play defense can make you a better offensive player, losing some games can help them be a more compassionate winner.

NASC Coaches Handbook

Coaches Behavior on the Soccer Field - Wednesday, February 13, 2013
An overview of the do's & don'ts for coaches and the proper PAWest process for referee complaints by a coach read more ...
PAWest Travel Rules of Competition - Wednesday, February 13, 2013
A brief outline of the modifications to the Laws of the Game and the paperwork requirements  pertaining to PAWest Travel Games read more ...
Age Group Coordinators' Handbook - Friday, November 18, 2011
2011 Handbook for Age Group Coordinators read more ...
NASC Coaches Handbook - Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Important information for coaches regarding risk management, club policies and organization.  read more ...
Spring 2009 Volunteer Notes - Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Coaches, please review these notes for the Spring 2009 Season. read more ...

Links

2015 PA West Coach Training Requirements - Wednesday, September 30, 2015
As of Fall 2015 all U6 & U10 coaches need to be licensed.  By 2016 this will be all U6-U12.  Please check out this article for instructions and details. read more ...
PAWest Rules and Procedures - Friday, March 22, 2013
A link to the PAWest page listing the Youth Division Playing Rules & Procedures read more ...
NASC Game Cancellation Policy - Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Procedures for coaches to follow when a game needs to be cancelled for wether, playerissues, or any other reason. read more ...
NASC Game Addition or Reschedule Policy - Wednesday, February 13, 2013
This is the policy for coaches to follow when they need to reschedule or add a game once the season is underway. read more ...
Soccer-Coach-L - Friday, January 9, 2009
A manual for beginning coaches that provides practice plans for developing various skill sets. read more ...
Ken Gamble's Soccer Drills - Friday, January 9, 2009
An extensive compilation of articles regarding drills, exercises, tips, and the sport in general. read more ...
FineSoccer - Friday, January 9, 2009
FineSoccer is a great site with good books and other items for sale, but also supporting a wealth of free information as well. Check out the archives and forums.  read more ...
FIFA Laws of the Game - Friday, January 9, 2009
Laws, 2008-2009 read more ...
Offside - Not Offside - Friday, January 9, 2009
Take the Soccer Offside Tour! read more ...
PA West Coaches - Friday, January 9, 2009
Resource Page read more ...
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