FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
What is AYSO? Click here for answers: A Parent's Guide to AYSO.
What are the AYSO Six Philosophies?
· Everyone Plays®: in AYSO programs, no player shall play less than 50% of a games, and in our region, all player play 75% of the game whenever possible. No child can play the entire game unless the other players have played 75% of the game.
· Balanced Teams: new teams are formed each year as evenly balanced as possible
· Open Registration: any child who wants to register and play is welcome -- no cuts!
· Positive Coaching: encouragement of player effort, leading to great enjoyment for the players, and better-skilled and better-motivated players
· Good Sportsmanship: we strive to create a positive environment based on mutual respect, rather than a win-at-all costs attitude
· Player Development: each player should be able to develop his/her soccer skills and knowledge to the best of their abilities
I registered my child, what happens next?
The board is putting the teams together for the upcoming season. They are recruiting volunteers -- coaches, referees, team parents. When this process is completed, the teams will be formed, uniforms will be ordered, and the coaches will be notified
Is there late registration?
The last day of early bird registration is July 15, 2023. We will be accepting registrations after that date through August 15 and additional fees do apply.
What is your refund policy?
- Requests prior to Sept 1 will be 100% of league fee (**Please note that the National AYSO $20 fee is non-refundable)
- Requests after Sept 1 will be prorated based on number of weeks played less $25 cancel fee (in addition to the National AYSO $20 non-refundable fee)
Do you offer Financial Assistance?
Yes. Please email us for details
Can I be a coach or referee if I have never played soccer.
Absolutely! If you want to volunteer, we will train you at no additional cost to you. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED -- REALLY! You will have a great experience with your child, and you might even get in shape! So please volunteer. There are a wide range of volunteer opportunities.
We are offering a $10 rebate per child for parents who volunteer in one of our many volunteer roles (max $20 per family). Please email us for more details.
When are the players contacted?
The coaches are asked to contact their players shortly after they have received their rosters. The coaches will give you all of the information you need with respect to your child's team practice times and locations. Each coach sets his/her own practice day and time. We do ask coaches to maintain the same practice schedule from week to week. Practices generally are at either Mackay or Denning Park.
What equipment does my child need?
The registration fee includes a complete uniform (jersey, shorts, soccer socks), and AYSO supplemental accident insurance. You need to obtain soccer cleats or sneakers (cleats provide traction), shin guards (which are worn under the soccer socks), a soccer ball (size depends on your child's age -- see below), and a water bottle labeled with your child's name. Please write your child's name on his/her soccer ball with a waterproof marker -- we end up with many homeless soccer balls at the end of the season.
We expect as in the past we will be able to provide coupons to area sporting goods stores shortly before the season begins.
What size soccer ball does my child need?
Players in the U-5 Jamboree (Pre-K), U-06 (KinderKickers), and U-08 Divisions (1st & 2nd graders) use a Size 3 ball. The U-10 and U-12 Divisions use a size 4 ball. The U-14 Division uses the size 5 (regulation size) soccer ball.
My child wants to play with his/her friend on the same team. Is that possible?
You may request your child be placed with a friend on the same team. We cannot guarantee we will be able to honor this request. One of the basic tenets of AYSO Soccer is Balanced Teams. This must ALWAYS take priority over any individual request. We do understand and recognize many children sign up to play with their friends. We will do our best to make this happen, especially for the younger players. Please note for a request to be considered, it must be a mutual request, i.e., from both families. Under no circumstance can we honor a three-way (or greater) request. Requests for specific coaches will not be granted.
What are your COVID policies?
Given the fluid nature of COVID restrictions and policies at both the state and local level, we are currently unable to formally outline any specific guidelines.
We plan to follow all guidelines outlined by the state, Englewood and our AYSO national organization that will be in effect at the time of the season
With the health and safety of membership as our guiding priority, we will provide communication regarding the specific COVID policies for the Fall season as we get closer to the start of the season.
As always, our number one priority is the health and safety of our players, coaches, referees and families.
Supplemental Accident Insurance -- what's that?
AYSO purchases Soccer Accident Insurance (SAI), which pays excess medical costs up to $50,000 maximum per accident to an insured person for accidental bodily injuries incurred as a direct result of participation in a covered activity subject to the policy terms and conditions. This is an Excess Accidental Medical Expense Benefit, and all eligible expenses will be reimbursed in excess of a primary policy or on a Usual and Customary basis. Visit AYSO National Insurance Infomation for complete details about this insurance coverage.
My question isn't answered here. Who do I ask?
Submit email [email protected], and one of the regional board members will get in touch with you.