It’s soccer season again in AYSO Region 69, where fall practices officially begin next Monday. Commissioner Debbie Held said many coaches are still on vacation and haven’t called their players yet, but should do so by September 2. There are small wait lists in most age divisions, so those interested in signing up should visit www.ayso69.org. Held said she anticipates 50-80 drops. First games will be played on Saturday, Sept 13, Uniform Distribution Day will take place on a Saturday and Picture Day will take place on a Sunday. On Saturday, Sept. 6, a Beginning Referee Course will be offered from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Palisades High in room B101. At 9 a.m., field set up clinics will be held at various fields and from noon-2 p.m. will be uniforem distribution at Barrington Park. At that time, coaches must turn in the Parent volunteer list and missing Kid Zone Pledges in order to receive the team uniforms. That night, board members, coaches and referees of older divisions are invited to a Los Angeles Galaxy game. Sunday, September 28, is picture day, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the PaliHi baseball field. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 5, Chivas USA and the L.A. Department of Recreation and Parks are sponsoring soccer clinics at the Palisades Recreation Center for players ages 5-15. Cost is $5 and includes a ball and a t-shirt. At 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 1, Will Rogers State Park will be the site for a Will Rogers Birthday Celebration and all AYSO families are invited.
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