How much does a season cost and what is included in the cost?
5U and 6U are $115 and 8U, 10U, 12U and 14U are $130 for the season.  Early bird rates are $20 off. Registration fees pay for fields, uniform, pictures, coach/ref equipment, volunteer training, insurance, and more. Twenty financial aid spots (family pays $20 for uniform) are available every season and financial aid applicants MUST apply in person at a registration event. 

What are the available payment methods?
Payment can be made by Credit card (Visa or Mastercard), check or exact cash.  Returned checks will incur an additional $25 charge to cover bank fees charged to the region.
 
What are the age requirements?
5U: Born in 2015
6U: Born in 2014
8U: Born in 2013 or 2012
10U: Born in 2011 or 2010
12U: Born in 2009 or 2008
14U: Born in 2007 or 2006
 
When and where do teams play?
Games and practices are in parks and schools in the city of San Jose, mainly in the downtown area. Backesto Park is usually our home field.

What if my child has never played soccer before?
AYSO is open to any child that wishes to play soccer. No experience is required!
 
Are the teams coed?
We do not have coed teams, with the exception that some warm-up activities at the 5U level may include both boys and girls.
 
What if my child is too old to join?
Older kids should consider our neighboring AYSO region in West San Jose ( http://www.ayso64.org)

Why do we need to volunteer if we pay for the season?
AYSO is 100% volunteer-run, with over 90,000 volunteers across the US. Registration fees pay for uniforms, photos, medals, insurance, field permits, equipment, and coach/referee training. Volunteers keep registration costs low by helping coach, referee, line fields, manage equipment, and plan special events.
 
Do I need proof of age for my child to join a program?
Yes, but only for players brand new to AYSO. Bring a copy of a document showing proof of age (passport, birth certificate, etc.) to an in-person registration event or to Orientation.
 
What is the refund policy?
See Refund Policy listed separately under the Registration section of this website.

Why do we play small-sided soccer?
The AYSO philosophy is that kids learn to play soccer by getting more time on the field and more touches on the ball. At this age, larger teams tend to have one or two players that dominate ball possession. Smaller teams help all players get enough experience to develop their soccer skills more quickly. Team sizes for AYSO games are as follows: 8U games are 4 v 4; 10U games are 7 v 7; 12U games are 9 v 9. We do not currently have a 14U age division but those games are 11 v 11.

If I have additional questions, who should I contact?
Send an email to [email protected].