American Canyon AYSO
AYSO, Region 1187 is a soccer organization providing a safe, fun, instructive soccer experience for youth ages 4-18, and all skill levels. We adhere to the six (6) AYSO Philosophies for all our programs.
The Six AYSO Philosophies AYSO's philosophies are living tenets that separate it from other sports organizations. They are Everyone Plays®, Balanced Teams, Open Registration, Positive Coaching, Good Sportsmanship and Player Development.
- Everyone Plays® Our program's goal is for kids to play soccer so we mandate that every player on every team must play at least 50% of every game. It’s no fun to spend the game on the bench…and that’s no way to learn soccer!
- Balanced Teams Each year we form new teams for our primary season as evenly balanced as possible because it’s more fun and a better learning experience when teams of similar ability play. It allows for each player to gain the experience of a wide variety of teammates of different skill levels.
- Open Registration Our program is open to all children between 4 and 19 years of age who want to register and play soccer. Interest and enthusiasm are the only criteria for playing. There are no elimination try-outs and nobody gets cut.
- Positive Coaching Encouragement of player effort provides for greater enjoyment for the players and leads to better-skilled and better-motivated players. A coach can be one of the most influential people in a child’s life, so AYSO requires they create a positive experience for every boy and girl.
- Good Sportsmanship We strive to create a positive environment based on mutual respect rather than a win-at-all-costs attitude, and our program is designed to instill good sportsmanship in every facet of AYSO.
- Player Development We believe that all players should be able to develop their soccer skills and knowledge to the best of their abilities, both individually and as members of a team, in order to maximize their enjoyment of the game.
Pertinent Information about Region 1187
| Initial Charter |
1996 |
| Communities Served |
American Canyon, Vallejo, Napa, Sonoma, Benecia, Fairfield, Novato, Yountville and Suisun |
| Number of youth players who have played for 1187 |
Over 7000 |
| Fields Played |
Kimberly(10), Silver Oak(1), Shenandoah(1), American Canyon Middle School (1), American Canyon High School (1) |
| Primary Program |
Yes, for ages 4 through 18. Summer through Winter |
| Advanced (Competitive) Play |
Yes, our Select and Elite Programs - Played year around |
More About Us
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- AYSO Board
- Please see the Region 1187 Board, under the About Us tab for Board Members and contact information.
- Board Meetings
- Please click on AYSO Standard Regional Guidelines for our regions guidelines and how we work.