Eastside Timbers had a very successful 2012-13 soccer season. This year, they aim to continue their growth and success. Key information is provided regarding registration, uniforms, fees, coaches pay, and club appearance expectations. Players are required to purchase uniforms and must attend fittings by specified dates. The club's official training partner and social media details are also included.

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EASTSIDE TIMBERS
East County’s Only Premier Soccer Club
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2. “Excellence is not an act, it is a habit.”
-Paraphrased From Aristotle
• Very Strong 2012-13 Season
– One State Champion
– 2 State Runners-Up
– 14 Quarter- or Semi-Finalists
• Developmental teams progress
• Growing adiStars program
Excellence
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3. • Success and Growth of Alliance
– Year One
• Friendship Cup Alliance Teams
• Pacific Coast Super Cup (U12 Boys)
• Tournament Cooperation
• AdiStars Jamborees
– Year Two
• College Prep Night
• Alliance Teams at larger tournaments
• Continued competitive growth
adidas Portland Timbers Alliance
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4. Important Information
• IF YOU ARE NEW TO EASTSIDE THIS SEASON
– You must email a copy of your player’s birth
certificate or passport to:
chris@eastsidetimbers.com
– If you played last season for another OPL Club you
must request your release from that club
• Club registrar will complete process online, please ask
for written confirmation this has taken place
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5. Important Information
• Should have made online acceptance
• Registration Confirmation Sheet – signed &
submitted
– Includes Code of Conduct
• Everyone should receive, read, and sign a new copy of
this document if you have not already done so
– Adherence and Self-Enforcement will be a key
• We want to set the standard for behavior
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6. Important Information
• Playing Time
– U-11 players will play a minimum of 50% of the
available minutes.
– U-12 through U-14 players will play a minimum of
25% available minutes.
• Playing time may be affected by effort and discipline
issues
• These are averages for the season, not a particular
game, weekend, or tournament.
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7. Important Information
• Playing Time
– State Cup: The goal of the tournament is to
perform well and try to win the event.
• Coaches will manage games accordingly.
– Directors Cup: The goal of the tournament it to
perform well, encourage development, and try to
win the event.
• Coaches will manage games accordingly.
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8. Important Information
• Parent’s Role and Responsibility
– Continue to support your child’s development
– Be understanding of circumstances and struggles
• Each player will develop at their own unique pace
– Ensure players arrive on time and properly
equipped for practice or games
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9. Important Information
• Parent’s Role and Responsibility
– Appropriate conduct on the sidelines
• No coaching from sideline or disparaging referees
– Provide positive support for coaching staff
• Disagreements should be handled privately and
professionally
• 24-Hour Rule will be enforced
– Help ensure player adheres to Code of Conduct
• This includes both soccer and non-soccer activities
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10. Schedule
• First official training is week of June 1
• Some teams training prior to this date
• Training Sites
– Gresham HS
– Barlow HS
– Happy Valley Park
– Gradin Sports Park
– Various others
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11. Club Fees
• What is included:
– Fall & Spring Training
– Fall & Spring League Registration
– End of season tournament
– Coaches Pay
– Additional Specialized Training
– Administrative costs & other various costs
• What is not included
– Uniforms
– Most tournament fees
– Team expenses including travel
– Futsal or Indoor League fees
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12. Club Fees
• Fundraising & Financial Aid
– Applications due May 31
– Fundraising & Financial Aid Meeting:
Thursday, May 30, 6:00pm
• If you anticipate needing financial aid, you must attend
– Club will approve & inform you of your dues
– Promissory note notarized & returned by July 1
• Communication is CRUCIAL – let us know when your
situation changes, we want to help!
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13. Club Fees
• Delinquent Payments
– Can jeopardize a player’s ability to compete in
league games
– Payment plan arrangements must be kept
– We will pull player cards for delinquent payments
• Refunds
– Only given for unusual circumstances
– Requests must be submitted in writing
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14. Important Information
• Coaches Pay
– Certain expenses will require additional
contributions from the team to compensate
coaches.
– This will primarily be travel associated with
tournaments.
– We do not want our coaches to bear the expense
of travel, so your help is required.
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15. Important Information
• Equipment
– Each player is required to purchase
• 2 Uniform sets: jersey, shorts, socks
• Training shirt
• Warm up suit: jacket and pants
• Bag
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16. Uniforms
• 2013
– Uniforms: $116
• Red & White: Jersey, Shorts, Socks
– Warm-ups: $103
• Including embroidery
– Backpack: $45
• Including embroidery
– Training Shirt: $12
Total: $276
Uniforms are produced on a
2-year cycle. Therefore ALL
players will be required to
purchase a new uniform for the
2014-15 season.
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17. Uniforms
• Uniform Fittings at Oregon Premier Futsal:
– Tuesday, May 21 5:00-7:00pm
– Thursday, May 23 5:00-7:00pm
• Players should be prepared to purchase entire
uniform at this time.
– Orders will not be finalized until every player from
the team has placed their order
– Failure to do so will prevent player’s participation
in events moving through Summer into Fall
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18. Club Appearance
• Players should be wearing Eastside training
gear to every training session.
– Grey Eastside Timbers training shirt
– Only adidas shorts & socks
• Players not in proper gear may not be allowed to train.
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19. SportsCare Physical Therapy
• Official Training Partner
– Brochures available
• Clinics in Gresham, Clackamas, Happy Valley &
Gateway-Parkrose
– Free “quick assessments” for Eastside players
– Work with most insurance companies
• FIFA 11+ Warm-Up program given to coaches
• Presence at Cascadia Challenge Tournament
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20. Eastside Social Media
• Like our new facebook page:
– www.facebook.com/eastsidetimberssoccer
• Follow our new twitter:
– @eastsidetimbers
• Follow our new Instagram:
– @eastsidetimbers
• Send all your news, events & PICTURES to:
– eastsidetimberssocialmedia@gmail.com
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21. Thank You
We look forward to another great year!
Questions?
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