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Registration Costs and Discounts

What does the registration costs cover?

AYSO is a non-profit organization that is 100% volunteer run. Our prices reflect the current market that covers: field permits, team photos, medals, field equipment, coach equipment, referee equipment, volunteer training, insurance, and more.

Are there scholarships available?

There are 15 scholarships available. They are available on a first-come first-served basis for eligible families. Click here for the Google Form. Scholarships do not cover the cost of the uniform.

Are there any discounts available?

1. We want to encourage our AYSO families to register early with our $25 Early Bird Discount (ends June 30th 2024) so that we are able to plan a successful upcoming season. Discounts automatically apply at checkout, if applicable.
2. We love our AYSO Region 1631 community and want it to keep growing. For returning players we offer a $25 Returning Players discount. Discounts automatically apply at checkout, if applicable.
3. We also know that families look forward to having a sibling discount. We offer a $10 per Sibling Discount. Discounts automatically apply at checkout, if applicable.

Refund Policy: 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. Please note that refunds are only available for the registration fees and do not cover sports apparel that are purchased directly from soccer.com. No refunds after 12 noon on September 16, 2024.

MY2024 Division Placement Information
All divisions are divided into two groups (boys and girls). Team sizes may vary when teams are formed depending on late drops and availability of coaches.

Division	Age Cut-Off Dates By Birth Year	Game Sizes	Min Team	Team Sizes
5/6U	2019 or 2020	3v3	3	5-6
8U	2017 or 2018	4v4	3	5-6
10U	2015 or 2016	7v7	5	9-10
12U	2013 or 2014	9v9	6	12-13
14U	2011 and 2012	11v11	7	14-15

Playing Up/Playing Down an Age Division

AYSO’s National Rules and Regulations define AYSO’s Standard Age Divisions, consistent with US Soccer’s Player Development Initiatives, AYSO’s Age-Appropriate Coaching methodologies, and in the best interest of the player. From time to time, Regions may receive requests from parents for their child to be placed in an age division other than their standard division. These requests for an exception should be handled on a case-by-case basis annually and considered in the context of what is in the best interest of both the specific child as well as those children affected by the exception.

Requests to “play up” in the next older age division may be considered if doing so would be of genuine benefit to the child socially, developmentally, as well as athletically and as long as:

The Region secures formal written acknowledgement that this is what the parents want for their child and confirming that they believe their child is developmentally ready for that age division. Parents should acknowledge that this exception does not guarantee that future exceptions will be granted.
The Region determines that the child is developmentally able to safely play and compete in the next division. Children restricted by age from heading the ball should not be allowed to play up in a division where heading the ball is allowed.

Similarly, requests for an exception to “play down” an age division may be considered if doing so would be of genuine benefit to the child socially, developmentally, as well as athletically and as long as:

The Region secures a formal written request for an exception, expressing the need to play down and the need is determined to be truly warranted based on the developmental readiness of the child as opposed to a preference to be with classmates, friends, or siblings.

The Region determines that the child does not pose any greater safety risk to the children in the younger age division.
The Region secures confirmation from the child’s parents that the child may not be eligible to play with their team in competitions outside of the Region.
Full disclosure to all division coaches of the fact that a player has been approved to play down is required, but the reason for the approval is not subject to disclosure to the coaches.

Send requests to the Regional Commissioner of Region 1631 at [email protected].

Team Formation

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.