Instructions:
Register to coach or help on our website. 

Then visit this link:https://system.gotsport.com

Use your email address that you registered on our website as your username. You'll need to create a password. If you already have a GotSport account from another organization then contact us to link it to JYA.

1. First upload a photo of yourself from the Profile page

2. Navigate to the Dashboard from the top left.

3. Then you’ll need to complete each of these steps that shows as "Required".

These are the sections that need to be completed after clicking “Details” next to each category.

Description of requirements:

1. PA State Police Criminal History: Follow this link https://epatch.pa.gov/home and upload your background check to GotSport. These are good for 5 years so you may have this one on file already.

2. SafeSport: The link is in GotSport. Watch the videos and complete the course. This is time consuming, but can be done in multiple session

3. EPYS Risk Management: Completed right within GotSport. Click the boxes and e-sign. This may not apply to your sport but is very quick and makes managing things a lot easier when you fill it out.

4. Heads Up: The link is in GotSport. Watch the videos and complete the course.

5.FBI Fingerprint or Affidavit: Fingerprints are required for any volunteer who has not resided within the commonwealth of Pennsylvania for 10 years or more. The affidavit of compliance is required for any volunteer who has been a resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania consecutively for 10 years or more. You just sign a paper with a witness and upload. Good for 5 years. See here: fbi clearance affidavit_of_compliance.pdf

6. PA Child Welfare History: Follow this link https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home and upload your child protection cert. These are good for 5 years so you may have this one on file already.


NOTE! If you have any additional helpers step up at ANY TIME before or during the season you must bring it to our attention right away. ALL HELPERS must register on our website and get registered in GotSport.

If you have any questions regarding GotSport, clearances, or certifications, please email [email protected].

jenkintown-abington safety plan 2025.pdf

If you have other questions, email us at [email protected] or hit us up on Facebook.

This info is for our recreation baseball coaches and players.

RULES:
These rules are subject to change and coaches should discuss before the game to go over ground rules with the umpire:
Rookies (1st and 2nd graders Machine Pitch)
Minors (3rd and 4th graders Kid Pitch)
Intermediates (5-7th graders 50/70 fields)

Injuries at practice or game:
For any injury or accident that happens during a game or practice please fill out this form and send to [email protected] and we'll provide further instruction. 

Coaches are eligible for reimbursement for US Grassroots soccer certification. 
Also any coach looking to get their D level certification will be reimbursed as long as they give JYA a 2 year commitment.

JYA participates in the Inter-County Soccer League for travel soccer starting at U9 all the way up to U16. Our practices and home games are played at Abington Friends School. 7v7 games are on the Meadow Field,  9v9 games are held at the Smith Upper Field and 11v11 games are held on the Varsity Field. The links and instructions below will help you navigate the world of ICSL. If you have questions about anything ICSL or travel soccer you can reach Mark Heere via phone or email. 

Commissioner: Mark Heere
Email:[email protected]

Resource Links 

• Update reminder on player safety: https://www.epysa.org/news/laws-of-the-gameplayer-safety/ 
• Coaching Resources at EPYS: https://www.epysa.org/coaching-education/coaching-education-rules-resources/ 
• 9v9 Formations: https://www.epysa.org/us-soccer-pdi-formations-for-9v9-play/ 
• EPYS General Info: https://www.epysa.org/team-ages-for-2021-22/ 

ICSL Fall League Info: http://www.icslsoccer.org/fall-youth-soccer-league  

• Info about posting scores 
• Ref evaluation and no-show forms 
• Game change forms 
• Schedules & results 
• Ref fee’s info

U10 Game Info

• Home field:  Meadow Field at AFS 
• 7v7 on the field
• Size 4 balls
• Games:  minutes halves, 10 minute halftime
• Season starts Sept 10th 
• Must submit 2 signed rosters prior to each game (I will provide the rosters to you)
• Must pay the ref $28 prior to each game (I will provide $ for the season) 

U11,12 Game Info

• Home field:  Smith Upper Field at AFS 
• 9v9 on the field
• Size 4 balls
• Games: 30 minutes halves, 10 minute halftime
• Season starts Sept 10th 
• Must submit 2 signed rosters prior to each game
• Must pay the ref $28 prior to each game (I will provide $ for the season)
• 9v9 Standards: http://www.epysa.org/assets/947/15/9v9%20documents.pdf
  
• Rules of the Game: https://www.epysa.org/assets/55/6/file_(2).pdf 
• No deliberate head balls for U11 but allowed at U12

U13+ Game Info

• Home Game Field: AFS Varsity Field
• 11v11 on the field
• Size 5 balls
• Games: 35 minutes halves, 10 minute halftime
  
• Must submit 2 signed rosters prior to each game
• Must pay the refs $77 prior to each game (I will provide $ for the season)
• Standard FIFA soccer rules
• Rules of the Game: https://www.epysa.org/assets/55/6/file_(2).pdf 

Player passes, ref fees & rosters 

• Game Day (reach out in GotSport Wednesday to confirm with opponent)
  
  • Give signed rosters from GotSport to the ref for his approval along with the cash fee.
  • You may use up to 3 JYA travel players as "Club Pass" Players, some rules apply. Contact me if any players from outside JYA will be Secondary for your team. Primary players should be used before club pass and secondary players.
  • Offer the other signed roster to you opponent before the game 
  • Sometimes the ref will line the kids up, check for shin guards, and check their names against the roster. Most times they will do nothing

Posting Scores

• Either team may post scores, but they must be posted within 48 hours of the game. 
• Go to this page: https://system.gotsport.com/org_event/events/4207  
• Click top right “Scoring Input”
• PIN Number 7565

Uniforms & Equipment 

• Uniforms will be distributed a week prior to the start of the season 
• You should have received an equipment bag containing game balls & practice balls, pinnies, ice packs, cones, goalie gloves, goalie jersey and a ball pump. Once you get your team on the field make sure you have everything you need. I can order you new stuff anytime; i.e. larger goalie gloves, smaller goalie shirts, etc. 
• You will also receive coaches shirts

Game Changer App

• When you sign in with the same credentials as the JYA website you will be able to import your team and use the app to communicate with your team. I recommend using the Email option in the app when messaging your team until your whole entire team is using the app. 
• Here’s the app download links: https://gc.com    
• You will have to manually add your games and practices into the app. Be sure to continue to cross reference your schedule with the ICSL schedule page to make sure it’s correct. 
• The app is optional! Use it if ya wanna us it. 
• I am available to go through how to use it any time. 

Abington Friends School Fields & Rules

• The goals are in place and the lines are painted at AFS.
• You coaches will set up the goals prior to each game and move them back after each game. They also must be moved back after each practice if you choose to use them for practice. The 8.5x16.5 goals will be behind AFS’s larger goals on the Upper Field only. (see attached) You’ll need a few helpers to get them in place and move them back. The Lower Field will have the larger goals.  
• Corner flags and sideline flags will be stored in the bins behind the softball field at AFS right next to the lower field. (see attached) For your home games, you will put the corner flags in each corner and may need to find 2 teenagers or parents to call out-of-bounds balls with the sideline flags, the ref will let you know.

 

Our Inter-Community U10 League is a mini-travel league for kids aged 8 & 9. The Clubs include JYA, Ardsley & Roslyn. 

Commissioner:Mark Heere
Phone: 267-699-8466 
Email: [email protected]


Practice & Game Schedules: 

• Games start around the 2nd week of September. We play against teams from Ardsley & Roslyn. 
  
• Practices start late August  
• We will use a shared google sheet to manage game and practice schedules as well as coaches contact info and location info. 

SCHEDULE LINK: 

Abington Friends School Fields & Rules

• Our practice field and home field is the Upper Field at Abington Friends School. (See screenshots below.) 
• Practices can also be held at the Meadow Field and Lower Field.
• The U10 field will be painted inside the Upper Field at AFS. (See screenshots below.)
  
• You coaches will set up the goals prior to each game and move them back after each game. They also must be moved back after each practice if you choose to use them for practice. The 8.5x16.5 goals will be behind AFS’s larger goals. (See screenshots below.) You’ll need a few helpers to get them in place and move them back. 
  
• Corner flags and sideline flags will be stored in the bins behind the softball field at AFS right next to the lower field. (See screenshots below) For your home games, you will put the corner flags in each corner and find 2 teenagers or parents to call out-of-bounds balls with the sideline flags. 
  
  

Game Changer App

• Teams will be published in the Game Changer app. When you sign in with the same credentials as the JYA website you will be able to import your team and use the app to communicate with your team. We recommend using the Email option in the app when messaging your team until your whole entire team is using the app. 
  
• Here’s the app download links: https://gc.com   
  
• Once created, the Coordinator will import the U10 schedule into our Game Changer system and you will be able to sync it to your app. In addition to the app, you will also have the Google Sheet for reference. 
  

Equipment & Uniforms 

• Everyone receives an equipment bag containing game balls & practice balls, pinnies, ice packs, cones, goalie gloves, whistles, med kids, goalie jersey and a ball pump.
• You will also receive a coaches shirt and a key to the AFS storage bin. 
  
• Uniforms are distributed the week prior to the start of games. 
  

U10 Rules & Game Play

• Keep score as normal during games, but we keep track of the standings on the Google Sheet using a points system; 3 for a Win, 2 for a Tie, 1 for a Loss. Make sure the winning team inputs the score into the Google Sheet after each game. 
  
• Click here to view the 7V7 Standards. These are the rules we will be following and they include the use of the Buildout Line. This rule allows teams to get the ball back into play without overwhelming pressure. For those of you that are not familiar with the buildout line, here’s some info and a short video about it. You can also read about it in the 7v7 Standards linked above.  
  
  • We are using a size 4 ball and playing 25 minutes halves with a 10 minute halftime. 
    
  • No head balls at this level! 
    
  • Unlimited subs at any whistle 
    
  • Standard offsides rules
    
  • Standard corner kicks, goal kicks and throw-ins
    
• Each coach will bring $15 cash to pay 50% of the $30/game ref fee. I will get you a check for the season prior to the start of games. Pay the ref upfront before the start of the game. You will receive a check to cover all ref fees. 
  
• Be sure to reach out to the opposing coach before each game to make sure you’re on the same page with time and location. Also confirm your uniform color prior to the game. If the jerseys are too close, one team will need to bring pinnies. 
  
• We want the culture of our U10 Inter-Community League to be one of respect, fairness and positivity. Do what you can to not allow a run-up of the score. Help each other out out there and always keep in mind that this is all about the kids. 
  
• Please make sure to run any game cancellations or reschedules through the Coordinators so I can make sure refs are scheduled and fields are available. Remember, the ICSL teams are sharing our U10 game field. Best to use our group text chat for any and all changes. 
  
• Coordinators will send out text and email notifications to everyone if there are any rainout cancellations.