2017 SYSA "Of The Year" Winners

Congratulations to the following award winners for their outstanding efforts in 2017 in support of the kids in SYSA!!

Volunteer -- Liz Soberg, Beacon Hill
Administrator -- Kurt Laird, CapitolHill
Girls Recreational Coach -- Adrienne Rosenblum, Shorelake
Boys Recreational Coach -- Steve Officer, Shorelake
Girls Competitive Coach -- Shannon Matthews, Seattle United
Boys Competitive Coach -- George Vukic, Seattle United

Jason Jones with grandaughter
Vivienne Jones

SYSA Legend Jason Jones Passes

SYSA Legend Jason Jones, who contributed so much to the Shorelake Club, SYSA, and Washington Youth Soccer, passed away this week. Jason was a cornerstone for his club, and gave much of his time and energy to promote the game of soccer and assist kids in learning to love and play the game.

Jason's memorial service will be Saturday, May 5, 11am at the Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church. Our best wishes go out to his spouse, Marilyn.

Fall 2017 Citywide League Game Rules

SYSA has updated a number of rules, field dimensions, and goals sizes to match the latest US Soccer Player Development Initiatives. For example, the Build Out Line rules will be in effect for all U10 and U11 games, and heading the ball is not allowed in U10 and U11 games. You can find all the rules, including any changes for 2017, on the ADMINSITRATION/Rules and Bylaws page, or by clicking here.

Get Answers to Questions about SYSA Field Assignments

Questions, confusion, and misinformation about field practice assignments are addressed in the field allocation Frequently Asked Question document. Understand how field time is assigned by Seattle Parks and how it gets to the coaches and teams, and how SYSA is working to improve the process and the field shortage in Seattle. Click here for the FAQ.

Reminder: Dogs Aren't Allowed on Soccer Fields

Most of us love dogs, but they don't belong on soccer fields. There are lots of reasons for this: damage to the field, fouling the surface, risk of infections to players, nuisance and distration to participants. But the main reason SYSA reminds you to leave your dog at home is that both Seattle and Shoreline municipal codes prohibit dogs on playfields. Please respect the law and keep your dog off the soccer fields our kids play on. Thank you!

Soccer Goal Safety Is Everyone's Responsibility!!!

SYSA is committed to safety. Coaches, parents, players -- please help us make our soccer fields safe places for our kids. Soccer goals should always be weighted and anchored, both when in use and especially when not in use. Never let children play or climb on goals. Follow this link for our SYSA policy on goal safety.

Security Contact List

If you run into a problem while at a field, use the list of numbers in the link below to get help.

For problems while at a field, click here for a security phone number list.

For serious emergencies or injury, CALL 911.