Regional Assessment Program (RAP)

The Regional Assessment Program is designed to recognize Regions for their successful implementation of AYSO programs in their local communities. Regions that actively support AYSO philosophies and policies, strive for constant improvement and demonstrate a commitment to training its volunteers, may be a Regional Assessment Program (RAP) award winner.

Any Region can be a RAP award winner regardless of its size, age, or budget because AYSO is looking for the effective use of resources, quality delivery of services, and innovation. Both chartered and pilot regions may qualify for awards.

A Regional Assessment Award recognizes the success and dedication of the Regional board and its volunteers. It also serves as a great planning tool for the next season!

Benefits of the Award

Recipients of the Regional Assessment Award will receive:

Group recognition and a certificate
Seven award pins (for the RC, RCA, RRA, Treasurer, Safety Director, Registrar and CVPA)
The opportunity to purchase additional pins for other volunteers and staff members; 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 experience by focusing on coaching, officiating, and management training for volunteers.	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 Regions 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 Fall/Spring 2009-2010 membership year. The application includes a certification page and four individual sections tiered by award level.
Please check “√” or “X” 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 receive credit for an item. Please feel free to attach any supporting documents or examples.
Regional Board Members must sign the appropriate lines on the certification page indicating their concurrence with the application submission. If the certification page is not returned or signed, the application will not be processed.
Retain a copy of the Regional Assessment Program application for Region files and as a precaution in the event that 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 RAP application must be completed, signed and turned into the Area Director by July 1, 2011.
After reviewing the completed application, the Area Director must assign the Award Level, sign and forward the application to the Section Director by August 1, 2011.
After reviewing the completed application and approving the Award Level, the Section Director must sign and forward the application to the AYSO National Support & Training Center (NSTC) in an envelope marked “RAP.” Envelopes must be postmarked by September 1, 2011 for applications to be considered. (Applications may be faxed to 310-643-5310 as long as they are faxed in original size and format.
A list of all applications received will be published in an issue of The Commish and posted on www.,ayso.org. If a Region 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.