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AYSO EXTRA

For those who want to play harder and still be a part of AYSO, EXTRA is perfect! This program gives AYSO athletes a more progressive soccer experience. With the right balance of competition and inclusion, you can feel secure knowing your child is part of a trusted organization and will be given fair playing time.

EXTRA is a program that offers organized soccer for players who want to play at a more competitive level. Club soccer teams are in place in many parts of the country, but for those who want to play harder and still be a part of AYSO, EXTRA is perfect.

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Spring 2025 Tryouts

June 2 through June 5 at Central Davis Jr High in Layton

Birth Years 2014 - 2017

U10 Girls / U9 (2017), U10 (2016)
Monday June 2 and Wednesday June 4th - 5:30 pm - 6:45pm
- - - Please arrive by 5 pm to check in.  - - -
U10 Boys / U9 (2017), U10 (2016)
Monday June 2 and Wednesday June 4th - 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
- - - Please arrive by 6:30 pm to check in.  - - -
U12 Girls / U11 (2015), U12 (2014)
Tuesday June 3 and Thursday June 5th - 5:30 pm - 6:45pm
- - - Please arrive by 5 pm to check in.  - - -
U12 Boys / U11 (2015), U12 (2014)
Tuesday June 3 and Thursday June 5th - 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
- - - Please arrive by 6:30 pm to check in.  - - -

All tryouts are 2 days. Although not mandatory, it is highly recommended to attend BOTH days of tryouts. Players who are offered a spot on a team will receive an offer letter via email after tryouts are complete and will have until the end of weekend after the conclusion of tryouts to accept the position on the team.

Players who are not offered a spot on a team will receive a decline letter shortly later after we’ve confirmed the team rosters.

Games are typically held on weekdays (once a week) and practices once or twice a week depending on coaches. Coaches will determine when they want to hold team practices and whether their team will participate in any summer tournaments or indoor soccer in the winter. Most coaches will attend one tournament in the summer and one session of indoor in the winter. Cost for tournaments and indoor soccer are not included in the registration price.

Regions participating in the AYSO EXTRA program include Layton, Syracuse, Ogden, South Ogden, Ogden Valley, and Roy. This is the furthest that these teams will travel to with half of the games in the season being home games.

EXTRA gives athletes whose interests and abilities lead them to a more progressive soccer experience. You can feel secure knowing your child is part of a trusted organization and will be given fair playing time. EXTRA doesn’t take away from the regular program but adds to the strength of the organization by keeping players and their families in AYSO.

EXTRA can only be offered in areas with a regular AYSO program and is coordinated with the support of local leadership. No paid coaches or referees are allowed. All AYSO standards for training and certification for coaches and referees are in place.

For more information on EXTRA, contact area9rextra@gmail.com

Can my AYSO EXTRA child also participate in AYSO Core?

EXTRA players that also participate in the primary program at the same time can participate fully with both teams as well as All Star, tournaments, National Open Cup, National Games, and travel teams. Players playing only on an EXTRA team are eligible for tournament, travel or other secondary program teams.

EXTRA Coach Application

FAQ's EXTRA Play

FAQ's EXTRA Play

AYSO Extra is a tryout based program that competes against other teams in interregional play. Games play within our designated Area (9R) and teams could potentially travel between Farmington and Brigham City and into the Ogden Valley. Teams will play every team in their division once during the Fall season and once in the Spring season. Players can choose to play Extra in addition to or independently of our CORE program. The cost for EXTRA program covers:

(2) Uniforms - one Home and one Away, with the player's number of choice on the jersey and shorts. Uniforms are customized for the Extra program and feature upgrades from the CORE uniform.
A higher level of competition that still features AYSO's Six Philosophies, including "Everyone Plays ®" - meaning your player will participate in at least half of every game they attend.
Referee incentives that ensure an AYSO certified center referee and two certified assistant referees are present at EVERY game.
Team training sessions with coaches from UK International Soccer Camps during the week of June soccer camp.

Since the Extra program is a tryout based program, you will not be charged until your player has accepted an official invitation from the team after the conclusion of tryouts.

The AYSO EXTRA Play program was developed for U10 through U12 players with advanced soccer skills who wish to develop their skills on a more competitive level. Recognizing the need to offer an AYSO based program for higher caliber players, and to help develop players for high school and college competition, AYSO is providing a program that will provide a higher level of training from more experienced coaches and a higher level of competition for those involved. The AYSO EXTRA program is designed to enhance each player's experience and individual growth through the game of soccer while retaining the spirit, organization and six philosophies of AYSO:

Everyone Plays - Our goal is for kids to play soccer - so we mandate that every player on every team must play at least a half of every game.

Balanced Teams - Each year we form teams as evenly balanced as possible - because it is fair and more fun when teams of equal ability play.

Open Registration - Our program is open to all children. Interest and enthusiasm are the only criteria for playing. Players not selected for EXTRA™ teams are eligible for registered for CORE which is AYSO's standard primary recreational program.

Positive Coaching - Encouragement of player effort provides for greater enjoyment and learning by the players and ultimately leads to 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, and every AYSO program is designed to instill good sportsmanship in all participants.

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.

The AYSO EXTRA Play program requires more travel and commitment than a regular fall season team, so it may not be right for everyone. This program was designed for serious soccer players and their families and may not be appropriate for strong athletes who compete in many sports. Our regular spring/fall season program still provides many opportunities for competitive soccer with fewer demands for time and travel. Players who are not selected for an AYSO EXTRA Play team will be notified and will have to tryout for the next year seasons.

How long is the season?

The AYSO EXTRA program will begin and follow closely to the primary season of play. Depending on the number of teams playing in the program will determine how many games are played (about 8 games in the fall and 8 games in the spring).

Who is coaching?

The volunteer coaches for this program have been selected based on their training, experience and other qualifications.

How are teams selected?

Participation in the AYSO EXTRA program will be determined by tryouts. A selection committee will choose players. The coach is a member of the advisory council to the selection committee. Potential players must tryout and be selected to play on an AYSO EXTRA play soccer team each year. These teams stay together for the entire year. We will form at least one team per division and gender, depending on the number of players that tryout.

Tryout information?

Players are required to be registered for EXTRA programs in order to participate in tryouts. Some Regions may require enrollment in the AYSO CORE program in order to participate in the EXTRA program. At tryouts please wear soccer attire, shin guards and bring the appropriate size soccer ball and water.

Number of players per team?

The AYSO EXTRA Play program allows each region to provide a team for each age level. Same rules for playing up a division will apply as the regular primary seasons. Roster size and number of players on the field will be the same as the AYSO core program. All players will have to have player cards signed by the Regional Commissioner in order to participate.

THERE ARE NO SUBSTITUTIONS TO THOSE ON THE ROSTER...

Volunteers?

Yes! This AYSO EXTRA program is part of your local AYSO region. As such, each team will be responsible to provide at least the same volunteers as the core teams. Volunteers keep our program alive and healthy!

So, when deciding between AYSO EXTRA and other programs, ask yourself the following questions:

Is my child guaranteed to play at least one-half of every game?
Do the coaches utilize positive coaching techniques and emphasize good sportsmanship?
Are the coaches trained under an accredited curriculum?
Is the focus on keeping the fun in the game while competing hard?
Are the people running the program local volunteers?
Am I getting good value for my registration dollar?

When you answer the questions, and take into consideration all of the things that make AYSO special, we believe that you will find that AYSO EXTRA™ is the right choice for you and your child.

HEADING THE BALL

Consistent with the U.S. Soccer mandates on heading the ball, heading is banned for all division players U-11 (U-12 and below for programs without single age divisions) and below in both practices and games.

An indirect free kick will be awarded to the opposing team if a player age 10 or younger, deliberately touches the ball with his/her head during a game.

a. The indirect free kick is to be taken from the place where the player touched the ball with his/her head.

b. An indirect free kick awarded to the attacking team inside the opposing team’s penalty area, must be taken on the penalty area line parallel to the goal line at the point nearest to where the player touched the ball with his/her head.

Neither cautions nor send offs shall be issued for persistent infringement or denying an obvious goal scoring opportunity related to the heading infraction.