Our Fall Core program is the foundation for all the fun, excitement and learning that happens on the fields. AYSO is best known for our core program – it’s where the large majority of kids fall in love with soccer and make memories that will last a lifetime.

There are six core values – or what we call AYSO’s Six Philosophies – that are the foundation of our programs: Everyone Plays, Balanced Teams, Open Registration, Positive Coaching, Good Sportsmanship and Player Development. These are the essence of AYSO.

In AYSO, teams are put together in a way that makes playing soccer about the experience, not wins or losses. It’s not about blowing out another team with an unbelievable score; it’s about sportsmanship and learning to be the best possible teammate and opponent. Developing players is what we’re about, because soccer skills and life skills go hand in hand. AYSO’s main purpose is to get kids on the field, provide them with great coaches, and teach them to play soccer.

It may become necessary to wait list players while we evaluate the number of TOTAL PLAYERS in the division. Additionally, we must ensure that a sufficient number of VOLUNTEERS have agreed to COACH.

Please help us ensure ALL children are placed onto teams by volunteering as a Coach.

AYSO Region 85 is a 100% all volunteer organization. We encourage every parent to help in some part of our program. Prior experience is not required and we will provide the necessary training and equipment.

Volunteer positions include the following:

1. Head Coach/Assistant Coach
2. Coaching Staff (Mentors, Instructors, Coordinators)
3. Division Coordinators (Program Managers/Team Formation) 
4. Referee and Assistant Referee
5. Referee Staff (Mentors, Assessors, Instructors, Coordinators) 
6. Board Member/Assistant Board Member
7. Registration (Region Registrar and in-person Registration Event Coordinators)
8. Field & Equipment Support (Pre-Season Setup, Repair, Maintenance)
9. Team Managers
10. Special Events Staff (Opening Day/Picture Day and Volunteer Appreciation Day)

Please register and become an active volunteer.

** No players that register are guaranteed to play,
as this is ALWAYS based on the number of VOLUNTEER coaches. **

• Teams play one game each Saturday (early September-early November)
• Younger teams (i.e. 6U, 8U and some 10U) typically practice once a week
• Older teams typically practice twice a week
• 5U Program is approximately 90min Saturday Only session starting at 8:30am (no weekday session)
• Practice days, times and locations are set by each Coach/Team

Age Group	Max Roster	Match	Min Players	Half	Ball Size	# of Refs	Field Size	Goal Size
5U	---	3v3	---	---	3	---	15x30	4x6
6U	12	4v4 (x2)	3	15 (x2)	3	---	15x30	4x6
8U	12	4v4 (x2)	3	20 (x2)	3	---	20x35	5x10
10U	10	7v7	5	25 (x2)	4	3	35x60	6x18
12U	12	9v9	6	30 (x2)	4	3	45x70	7x21
14U	15	11v11	7	35 (x2)	5	3	50x100	8x24
16U	18	11v11	7	40 (x2)	5	3	60x110	8x24
19U	18	11v11	7	45 (x2)	5	3	60x110	8x24