Area Assessment Program (AAP)

The Area Assessment Program is designed to recognize Areas for their support and encouragement resulting in successful implementation of AYSO programs in Regions within the Area. Areas which actively promote AYSO philosophies and policies, strive for constant improvement within the Area and its Regions, and demonstrate a commitment to training its volunteers, may be an Area Assessment Program (AAP) award winner.

Any Area, regardless of its size, age, or budget of your area, can be an AAP award winner because AYSO is looking for the effective use of resources, quality delivery of services, and innovation.

Benefits of the Award

An Area Assessment Award recognizes the success and dedication of the Area Board and Staff members and the application also serves as a great planning tool for the next season! Recipients of the Area Assessment Award, will receive:

Group recognition and a certificate
Four award pins (for AD, ACA, ARA, AMA);
The opportunity to purchase additional pins for other staff members and volunteers; and
A Press kit for publicizing the award level.

Award Levels

There are four award levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum. Recognition is based on the completion of the requirements listed in each section. For a further explanation of each level, please refer to the table below.

Level:	Description:	To qualify for this award level:
Bronze (Section A)	The Bronze award level demonstrates a universal commitment to AYSO best practices as outlined in our governing documents.	All the items listed in this section must be completed.
Silver (Section B)	The Silver award level demonstrates a concerted effort to improve the overall quality of a child’s soccer.	All the requirements of section A must be satisfied, and only one item may not be achieved in this section.
Gold (Section C)	The Gold award level demonstrates a commitment to providing a higher standard of play while also taking steps towards expanding the accessibility of the AYSO program to more families.	All the requirements of sections A and B must be satisfied, and only one item may not be achieved in this section.
Platinum (Section D)	The Platinum award level is awarded to the Best of the Best. Platinum Areas demonstrate a commitment to serving their local communities and fellow AYSO organizations as well as offering their families the best AYSO experiences.	All the requirements of sections A, B, and C must be satisfied, and only one item may not be achieved in this section.

Entry Rules and Guidelines

This application should assess the period from July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. The application includes a certification statement page and four individual sections tiered by award level.
Please check or mark an X in the box in front of each completed or fulfilled Requirement. Otherwise, leave it blank.
Provide written comments when requested to verify a response. This is indicated by statements such as “Check all that apply,” “Describe,” “Explain,” “Date” and “Names,” etc. This additional information is required to get credit for an item. Please feel free to attach any supporting documents or examples.
Area officers must sign the appropriate lines on the certification statement page Indicating their concurrence with the application submission. If the certification statement page is not returned or signed, the application will not be processed.
Retain a copy of the Area Assessment Program application for Area records and as a precaution in the event the application is lost or damaged in transit.
Please fill in and return the original form. Do not send the application in a binder or folder.
The AAP application must be completed, signed and turned into the Section Director by August 1, 2011.
After reviewing the completed application, the Section Director must assign the Award Level, and forward the application to the AYSO National Support & Training Center (NSTC) in an envelope marked “AAP.” Envelopes must be postmarked by September 1, 2010 for applications to be considered. (Applications may be faxed to 310-643-5310 as long as they are faxed in original size.
A list of applications received will be published in an issue of The Commish and posted on www.ayso.org. If an Area is not listed, please contact the NSTC at (800) 872-2976 extension 5475 to confirm that the application was received.
Recipients will be notified of their award level by their Section Director.