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In recent months, the national media has
focused on the negative, even violent, behavior of players,
coaches and parents involved in youth sports. In a proactive
effort to counteract this trend of violence, AYSO is initiating
a program called Kids Zone.
As part of AYSO's education agenda,
Kids Zone is a dynamic program targeted to eliminate negative
sideline behavior. It is aimed toward producing a thoroughly
positive impact on everyone involved in youth soccer. To execute
this program, three basic elements are involved:
1.
The Badge. This is a pin-on button bearing the program's logo.
This will be worn by program supporters at games, and will
serve as a reminder of the importance of positive sideline
behavior.
2. The Sign. A large sideline,
which lists positive behavior standards, will be posted at the
entrance of participating fields. Parents and spectators who
will abide by these standards are welcome -- all others are
not.
3. The Pledge. We will request
AYSO parents to sign a pledge that holds them to the Kids Zone
standards.
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