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2023 Fall Soccer

REGISTRATION IS OPEN

This registration is for the Open Recreational program for the Fall 2023 season in AYSO Region 1631. Our Region is built of wonderful Downtown Families (and nearby neighborhoods) of San Jose. Our games and practices are in parks and schools in the city of San Jose, mainly in the downtown area. Backesto Park and/or Watson Park are usually our home fields. Believe us, you want to be part of our Downtown AYSO Region. Each season we have an amazing community of 200+ players and their families who volunteer to make our season successful.

SEASON DATES

This program is intended to begin the first week of September 2023 (subject to change) for all divisions. All divisions are expected to end sometime in late November 2023 (although some competitive division teams may move on to Area and Section play postseason).

REGISTRATION COSTS, DISCOUNTS, AND AIDE

What does the registration costs cover?

All registration fees cover the player's uniform, photos, and medal, plus our field permits, coach/ref equipment, volunteer training, insurance, and more. AYSO is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization.

Are there any discounts available?

Yes! We have these discounts available:

Returning Player Discount: Accounts that are registering a participant for a second time will receive a $10 discount at checkout.
Early Bird Discount: For those who register before June 1, 2023 will receive a $25 discount that will automatically apply at checkout.
Family Discount: Families that have more than one player will automatically receive a $10 sibling discount per sibling at checkout.

Is any financial assistance available?

For the Fall of 2023 there are 15 financial aid spots available. Financial assistance spots are available on a first-come first-served basis for eligible families. Click here for the Google Form. Previous recipients that did not complete a volunteer role in the season they received financial assistance are not eligible to apply again.

Refund Policy: The non-refundable portion of each player's registration fee is $22.75 for all programs. The refund will be the total amount paid minus $22.75, if the request is received before noon September 10, 2023. To request a refund, send an email to [email protected] The refund will be made to the credit card that was used to pay the registration fee. No refunds after 12 noon on September 10, 2023.

TEAM FORMATION

How are teams formed?

1) Teams are first formed by assigning the Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Referee, Team Manager, and Board Member volunteers and their associated players.

2) Teams are then formed by Balancing Teams. In AYSO, teams are balanced to make playing soccer about the experience, not wins or losses. This way, we teach children about good sportsmanship and learning to be the best possible teammate and opponent. By focusing on player development over winning, AYSO is truly child-first and child-focused. This approach makes AYSO one of the finest player development programs dedicated to youth athletics and creating happy, healthy kids.

3) After we Balance Teams we then we try to match your player with a team that meets your coach, teammate, and schedule requests, but this is not guaranteed.

Remember: Practice Schedules are dependent on the Volunteer Head Coach and field availability.

Do you need volunteers?

Every family volunteers each season to make our program run smoothly and keep our program affordable for downtown SJ families! AYSO is a 100% volunteer-run organization. It only takes a few hours to become qualified as an introductory-level coach or referee. Most volunteer roles take only a few hours per month or less. You will be able to sign up for a volunteer role during registration or afterward. The following volunteer roles require a background check, which AYSO pays for at no cost to the volunteer: Head Coach, Referee, Board Member, Assistant Coach, and Team Manager.

If there are no available spots, why join the waitlist?

Joining the waitlist is free. If spots become available in your division, you will be notified via email. Downtown San Jose AYSO is growing and being on our waitlist helps us plan for the coming seasons.

How do I move to the front of the waitlist?

It’s easy - have an adult volunteer as a Head Coach. It's easy to coach, you need no experience. AYSO has developed special training to help volunteers who may have little or no soccer experience quickly gain the age-appropriate knowledge and skills they need to become outstanding coaches. Plus you’ll have great support from our Head Coach Administrator during the season.

If I have additional questions, who should I contact?

Send an email to [email protected].

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