AYSO PRACTICE LOTTERY - 2022

(Updated 7/25/2022)
For Coaches who did not email their Practice Time request on July 24th, at this point it’s first come first served. Check the Practice Schedule to see what is open and send requests via email to [email protected]. We will not make any changes (i.e. move coaches from their assigned times) to accommodate any coach that did not email at their assigned time.

If we do not hear from the coaches by Friday 7/29/2022  (via email at [email protected]) we will randomly assign teams into available practice times. 

If you have questions or need more information contact Doug by email at [email protected]  

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 The Region 9 Practice Lottery will be was held on Sunday afternoon, July 24, and will be conducted online only starting at 2pm. 

This will be the only chance for Team Coaches (or their designee if they are unable to attend) to choose their practice times for the upcoming fall season.  If you do not email your preference we will assign your team a practice time after all other coaches have made their selections.

 Please keep the following in mind:

•  It's online.  Teams will be assigned selection times in increments (2:00, 3:00, 3:30, 4:00, etc.) based on age divisions. We will be updating the Practice Schedule that is posted at the Region 9  website in real time.
  Note:  click on the Lottery Order tab at the bottom of this spreadsheet to see what order you can choose your team's practice time.
  Click on the Field Maps tab to see a map of the practice fields.
  We recommend you check the schedule 10 minutes prior to your selection time and then send your email (use the email template below) with your preferred 3 times.
•  It's Random:  You may be among the 1st 5 coaches in your group to choose, or you may be among the last 5. We select the order randomly. 
•  Flexibility and Adaptability are essential:  With so many teams, not everyone can practice Tuesday & Thursday at 5:00pm or 6:00pm.
•  Practice Days:   Monday through Friday; practice times are ONE HOUR LONG and start times are on the hour (4:00, 5:00, 6:00, etc.) for all U12 and younger teams. U14 and older teams will start on the half hour (5:30, 6:30, etc.). 
• Be Prompt: Email your selections at the exact time you are assigned. You will receive a confirmation email that we received your selections.
• Lottery order: The list of teams and lottery order will be posted here (see below) by Thurs July 21st.
• Field Maps: Field maps with numbers assigned to each practice field can be found at this link (scroll down to the 2nd Practice Field map) . You will provide field numbers that correspond to your preferred times.
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It will help if you:

• MAKE SURE YOUR COACH IS REGISTERED IN SPORTS CONNECT
•  Know your assigned Team Number (e.g. 07UB03 or 10UB19).
•  If you are not the Team Coach, know his or her name ("Coach Bob" won't be enough to help us if needed).
•  Have a few different options on practice days and times.  You might not get your first choice!

QUESTIONS?

• If you have questions or need more information contact Doug by email at [email protected]  
• Don’t see your team number on the lottery list?  Email Doug immediately!

 Email Template (copy & paste the following into your email):

• For teams that practice on multiple days, you must choose Monday / Wednesday or Tuesday / Thursday.
  You can’t pick Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Wednesday.
  The only exception is if you choose a Friday, you can select any other open day.
• Each choice should have one (1) number for a 7U or 8U team; two (2) numbers per choice for 10U-18U teams.
  
• You may only pick within your age division (U7/8, U10, U12, U14 and older)