• The SCEDSL’s purpose is to create gaming circuits that have been optimized to provide teams the best possible experience, without the historic restrictions related to section boundaries. It may include gaming circuits for 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U, 14U, 15U and 16U age divisions (both boys and girls). It includes a Fall season, a Post Season tournament, and a Spring season.

• RC's & Extra Coordinators should review the SCEDSL Guidelines for more information, including revised Player & Coach Eligibility, Regional Support, Game Scheduling, The SCEDSL State Cup Tournament, and the Program Calendar. 

Coaches that are approved by their Regions must meet the required training and certification standards of the Section 1 EXTRA guidelines which state that a current volunteer application is on file with National, have taken/passed AYSO’s Safe Haven and completed the CDC Concussion Awareness training.

Coaches must have the following training to coach a specific division:
a. 9U/10U: 10U Coach Certified
b. 11U/12U: 12U Coach Certified
c. 13U/14U: Intermediate Coach Certified
d. 15U/16U: Advanced Coach Certified

Training requirements address the age appropriate training environment in conjunction with more advanced training session plans and activities aligned with technical and tactical awareness of the player.

Referees participating in the EXTRA Program are required to have training to referee a specific division:

Referee (i.e. Center Referee) 
a. 9U/10U: Regional Badge + Minimum of Two Years Officiating
b. 11U/12U: Intermediate Badge or Higher
c. 13U/14U: Advanced Referee Badge or Higher
d. 15U/16U: Advanced Referee Badge or Higher 
d. Assistant Referees for all divisions must have a Regional Referee Badge + Approval of Referee Administration
e. Youth Referees shall be a minimum of two years older than the oldest players in the gender/age bracket to which they have been assigned with appropriate badge level.


COMMITMENT

• EXTRA™ is a 10-month commitment
• Players selected to the EXTRA Program will commit to their teams as their priority non-school activity. It is expected that every player attends each practice and game at the agreed upon times for the entire length of the season.
• In order to satisfy the commitment required by the EXTRA Program, players may not be enrolled and participate in other non-AYSO or Club soccer programs during the EXTRA Program season. Players not adhering to their commitment and attendance may be subject to discipline.
• It is expected that every player attends each practice and game at the scheduled times. 
• Parents are still required to support and volunteer as needed, including volunteering as referees for matches within AYSO Region 1463.
• Each Extra team is required to provide a minimum of a 3-Referee Crew throughout the lifespan of the 10-month Extra program commitment. One Referee must be at the appropriate Referee level listed above. 

• EXTRA teams will not play other Region 1463 teams during the Fall season (unless they are Extra teams).
• The Extra Team will have practices 2 times a week for an hour and a half (times/days TBD)
  
• There will be some travel involved (ie. Riverside County, Los Angeles County, San Diego County).
• Games are usually on weekends and there may be games on Sundays (weekdays are also a possibility)
• Season starts at roughly the same time as the Region’s Fall season and usually ends a week or two after the end of the regular season.
• Many teams also participate in tournaments before and after the season.

EXTRA PROGRAM COST 

Player Fees:

9U-12U Divisions 
$625*
Note: $25 is included in the price listed above and covers the AYSO National Player Fee which must be paid once per AYSO season
(i.e.. AYSO National admittance into program + Player Insurance) 

13U-16U Divisions 
$675*
Note: $25 is included in the price listed above and covers the AYSO National Player Fee which must be paid once per AYSO season
(i.e.. AYSO National admittance into program + Player Insurance)  

* An additional $2.75 service charge will be added per transaction. Register all children in one transaction to avoid multiple charges. 

• Team Fee must be paid in full no later than August 4th, 2024. All team members must pay their fees in full for the team to receive their uniforms.  
• Additional fees may apply for any outside tournaments or scrimmages. 
• Teams sometimes elect to buy balls, bags or warm up suits or other items at the players’ expense

• 2024 Fall Season Circuit Play (Schedule of Games throughout Fall) 
• One Tournament Fee is Included (Can be used in Fall or Spring) 
• 2 High Quality Jerseys 
• 1 Pair - High Quality Shorts 
• 2 Pairs - High Quality Socks 
• 1 Extra Team Jacket
• Coach's Choice for the Team (1 Extra Program Branded Backpack or 1 Additional Tournament) 
  
• Takes care of the team's inclusion fee into the Extra Program (Fee paid to AYSO Section 1)

• Extra branded Jacket 
• Extra branded Warm-up Set 

EXTRA COACH ELIGIBILITY

Benefits of Coaching an AYSO Extra Team:

1.   Year-Round Play
Coach your Extra team throughout the calendar year.  In addition to competing in the Fall season, Extra teams will continue training / competing in Spring season and summer tournaments as desired.

2.    Coach Mentoring
Extra Coaches have access to coordinate practice-session plans with Coach Administration.

3.    Everyone Plays 
All players are guaranteed to play 1/2 of the game.

4.    Positive Coaching
All coaches must be certified and experienced, as well as positive, instructive and encouraging with the players.

5.    Well-Trained, Quality Referees
Referee teams are mindful of player safety and love of the game.

6.    Committed Players
Players are selected through a tryout process to ensure that the skill and level of commitment is at a competitive level.


REQUIRED COACHING CERTIFICATIONS

• Clear Sterling Background Check 
• Complete Safe Haven Certification
• Complete CDC Concussion Certification
• Complete Safe Sport Certification 
• Complete Live Scan Check
• Complete Division Specific Coaching Certification  
• Complete Regional Referee Certification.
  

Will Extra Team Players Have Fall or Spring Team Conflicts? 
No. Extra teams are formed after the Fall or Spring team seasons are over.  Players will never have to choose between the two.

Can an Extra player play on a Fall or Spring Core Team? 
No. A player is only allowed to play in one program.  Extra teams require a higher level of commitment that is difficult to maintain if a player is on multiple teams.

How Many Tournaments do Extra Teams Participate In? 
There is no limit but most teams play between 4-6 tournaments in Spring and 1-3 tournaments in Fall/Winter.

TRYOUTS | LATEST UPDATES

• Tryout sessions are run by the Extra Coordinator and Coach Administrator
• A Team of AYSO Evaluators will assess players. Assuming the numbers and quality of players is sufficient the evaluators will submit a team for approval.
• All players attending tryouts will be notified via mail within 2 weeks of the last day of tryouts regarding the potential status for the team.
• Those offered positions must accept or decline the invitation within 48 hours or risk not being placed on the team.

• Players may not play down a division.
•  Players must tryout in their age division.
•  Players may tryout and play in an age division above their age division if their age division is not offered. (Player must still be approved by the Regional Commissioner to play an age division above )
• Extra Tryouts do not guarantee that the team will be formed.