In the spring of 2015, AYSO National approved the formation of the Challenge Football Club (FC). The purpose of this program is to establish a highly competitive program within AYSO increasing the retention of AYSO players by offering a "club" program for those players desiring to play at a higher level. Additionally, the "club" program would provide an opportunity to former AYSO members, now participating on "club" teams outside of AYSO, to return to the organization. Challenge FC is a member of the Arizona Youth Soccer Association(AYSA). While this is a "club" organization, each coach, trainer and administrator is responsible for adhering to the basic principles of the AYSO philosophy.

Challenge FC Area Site
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Challenge FC Program Information

11U - 14U Competitive Program

The Challenge FC program offers a higher level of play and coaching/training than our recreational program. It is where players can take their game to another level, become a better soccer player and have fun. This program offers highly skilled coaches/trainers fully dedicated to the development of our youth.

The competitive program consists of a longer season with more opportunities for competition via tournaments and cup play. The season typically starts at the beginning of July with training and tournament preparation, various local and travel tournaments, regular AYSA league in the Fall (September through November) and Winter (December through March), and post league tournament and President's Cup or State Cup play.

15U - 18U Competitive Program

At this age range, the season is typically sliced into three parts.

Part 1: The summer-fall season typically starts at the beginning of June with training and tournament preparation, various local and travel tournaments, and a regular AYSA league in the Fall (September through November).

Part 2: Club takes a hiatus and breaks for the High School season. The Challenge Football Club has several teams that have players participating in High School Soccer. During the High School season, as a club, we acknowledge specific player participation restrictions defined by the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA). We have provided our interpretation of those AIA specific restrictions. Look for information about playing during the High School season below and read the AIA General Provisions.

Part 3: The last part of the season consists of local and travel tournaments, college showcase tournaments, and the competitive Presidents Cup and State Cup. Some of our players are considering college soccer futures, read the top 10 questions to ask a college coach.

REFUND POLICY

In the unfortunate event, your child is unable to participate after registration is complete, refund requests must be sent via email to [email protected].

A $17.50 Membership Fee is charged to each registration and this fee is NON-REFUNDABLE. Registration is the $17.50 Membership Fee + Registration Fee.
If your refund request is submitted more than 30 days before the first scheduled game, a full refund of the Registration Fee will be issued.
If a request is submitted less than 30 days before the first scheduled game, then only a prorated portion of the Registration Fee will be issued by the months remaining of the season.

By submitting your registration, you agree to the above refund policy.

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ANNOUNCING

Registrations due for club teams

If you are interested in joining this program but have not attended the tryouts that occurred this past May, you MUST contact Angie Sease (our Regional Commissioner) to arrange an evaluation. Signing up does not guaranty a spot on a team at the club level. All players must be invited to a team by a coach in order to secure a spot. Angie will assist in the evaluation process once you make the arrangements with her. Her contact information is:

[email protected]
602-421-9783

See registration tabs below to start the process

If this is your first time registering after attending an evaluation, please note there is NO fee due at the time of the initial Challenge registration until your player has been accepted and transferred to a team. You will receive an email notifying you of the team assignment with a request to log back in, accept and pay your players' balance. At that time, you have three payment options (pay in full, pay in two installments due 5/31 and 7/31, or four installments due 5/31, 6/30, 7/31 and 8/31). If you choose installment payments, your card will be automatically billed on the due dates.

For further questions, please email:

Angelina Sease, Regional Commissioner
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IMPORTANT DOCUMENTATION FOR MANAGERS/COACHES

Manager Registration Information

CFC Roster Template

CFC Break Down of Opening Deposit

CFC Sponsorship and/or Donations Information

CFC Sponsorship Form

CFC Expense Form

CFC Membership-Medical Form 2017 doc3.pdf

AYSA Youth Soccer Head Injury Policy-Concussion Signs and Symptoms Form

Code of Conduct Form -AYSA