In recent months, the national media has focused on the negative, even violent, behavior of players, coaches and parents involved in youth sports. In a proactive effort to counteract this trend of violence, AYSO is initiating a program called Kids Zone.
As part of AYSO's education agenda, Kids Zone is a dynamic program targeted to eliminate negative sideline behavior. It is aimed toward producing a thoroughly positive impact on everyone involved in youth soccer. To execute this program, three basic elements are involved:

1. The Button. This is a pin-on button bearing the program’s logo. This
will be worn by program supporters at games, and will serve as a
reminder of the importance of positive sideline behavior.

2. The Sign. A large sign, which lists positive behavior standards, will
be posted at the entrance of participating fields. Parents and spectators
who will abide by these standards are welcome all others are not.

3. The Pledge. We request AYSO parents to sign a pledge that holds
them to the Kids Zone standards.

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