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Rivertowns AYSO (Region 324 New York)

AYSO Recreational Soccer Program

Overview

Our region, Rivertowns AYSO (Region 324 New York), is part of the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO), the largest youth soccer organization in the United States, with over 600,000 participating children and over 250,000 volunteer coaches, referees and administrators. AYSO is a nationwide non-profit organization that develops and delivers quality youth soccer programs in a fun, family environment, relying on both our NYCFC Youth Partner coaches as well as parent volunteers to deliver the program. Organizationally, Rivertowns AYSO belongs to Area 3T which comprises our region and other Westchester AYSO regions.  

Rivertowns AYSO includes Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Hartsdale, Hastings-on-Hudson, and Irvington, and surrounding communities, supporting over 1000 players. Our programs follow the school year and are comprised of a fall soccer season (mid-September through mid-November) and a spring soccer season (mid-April through mid-June). As a community soccer organization, we actively solicit parents at registration to volunteer to coach, referee and assist with the administration of our programs.

Rivertown AYSO's Recreational Program Summary by School Grade 

One of the hallmarks of our program is that we partner with NYCFC Youth Programs. NYCFC Youth Programs provides quality professional youth coaches and age-appropriate curriculum that dovetails with the AYSO philosophies described below. 

Preschool threes -- groups meet 1X per weekend for a 60-minute training session run by NYCFC Coaches. The players are not on teams, and there are no separate games at this age level. The players do fun soccer activities with a focus on learning, including small-sided scrimmaging.

Preschool fours -- groups meet 1X per weekend for a 60-minute training session run by NYCFC Coaches. The players are not on teams, and there are no separate games at this age level. The players do fun soccer activities with a focus on learning, including small-sided scrimmaging.

Kindergarteners -- groups meet 1X per weekend for a 60-minute training session run by NYCFC Coaches. The players are not on teams, and there are no separate games at this age level. The players do fun soccer activities with a focus on learning, including small-sided scrimmaging.

First graders -- teams meet 1X per weekend for a 90-minute session, run by NYCFC Coaches. The first half of the session is soccer training, and the second half of the session is a game against another first-grade team. 

Second graders -- teams meet 1X per weekend for a 90-minute session, run by NYCFC Coaches. The first half of the session is soccer training, and the second half of the session is a game against another second-grade team. 

Third graders and fourth graders -- teams are made up of third and fourth graders together.  Saturdays for a 60-minute training session and Sundays for games against other Rivertowns 3rd+4th grade teams. All games are held in the Rivertowns. On Saturdays, NYCFC Coaches and parent coaches train the team together, with the NYCFC Coach providing the session plan and activities. Parent coaches lead the Sunday games. Forming teams depends on having parents sign up as volunteer coaches.

Fifth graders and sixth graders --   teams are made up of fifth and sixth graders together.  Teams meet 2X per weekend -- Saturdays for a 60-minute training session and Sundays for games against other Westchester AYSO 5th+6th teams. On Saturdays, NYCFC Coaches and parent coaches train the team together, with the NYCFC Coaches providing the session plan and activities. Parent coaches lead the Sunday games. Games are both home and away -- half the games are in the Rivertowns and half are in other Westchester towns. Forming teams depends on having parents sign up as volunteer coaches.

Seventh graders and eighth graders --   teams are made up of seventh and eighth graders together.  Teams meet 2X per weekend -- Saturdays for a 60-minute training session and Sundays for games against other Westchester AYSO 7th+8th teams. On Saturdays, NYCFC Coaches and parent coaches train the team together, with the NYCFC Coaches providing the session plan and activities. Parent coaches lead the Sunday games. Games are both home and away -- half the games are in the Rivertowns and half are in other Westchester towns. Forming teams depends on having parents sign up as volunteer coaches.


High school --   teams are made up of ninth, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth graders together.  Teams meet 2X per weekend -- Saturdays for a 60-minute training session and Sundays for games against other Westchester AYSO HS teams. Parent coaches train the team and lead the Sunday games. Games are both home and away -- half the games are in the Rivertowns and half are in other Westchester towns. Forming teams depends on having parents sign up as volunteer coaches.

AYSO's Six Philosophies

Our recreational program operates pursuant to AYSO's six philosophies:

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 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 player.

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.

 

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Contact Us

Rivertowns AYSO (Region 324 New York)

P.O Box 684 
Ardsley, New York 10502

Email Us: [email protected]
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