What is AYSO Schoolyard?
AYSO Schoolyard is a early child soccer introduction program for 4 & 5 year kids. The objective of this program is to introduce soccer skills to them in fun interactive manner. They will learn how to "kick the ball" to score and to "dribble the ball" to move into scoring position. They will learn these skills by playing fun games with help from a trained coach and in collaboration with the parent or guardian.
Where will my child play?
-This program is being run in Fall 2024.
-There will be 6 weekly session lasting 1 hour 15 minutes.
-Sessions will be held on Friday evening at 530 PM, @ Rotary Park from 20 September thru 24 October 2024.
-One parent or guardian is required to participate in each session with their player.
-The sessions will be be facilitated by a Playground Program Leader.
-A T-Shirt will be provided
-Children will need soccer shoes or appropriate athletic footwear, a Size 3 Soccer Ball, and water. Sunscreen is also highly recommended.
Your registration fee covers a jersey/T-shirt, and includes a non-refundable national fee of $25.00 which covers insurance and Program Leader training.
How long are AYSO Schoolyard sessions?
The sessions should be no more than 60 minutes at a time (including rests and breaks). 30 mins of fun learning games and a 20 min scrimmage.
How do parents participate?
Parents help take turns organizing the teams, setting up fields and supervising the program. While their children are playing, parent volunteers keep time, but interfere with play as little as possible. There are only a few reasons to stop play in Jamboree games. If a child is not playing well with others, or if play must pause for injury, substitution, confusion, or to watch a flock of birds fly by, parents can quickly direct attention back to the game.
Is there competition in AYSO Schoolyard?
In Jamboree, goals are not counted to determine who wins – every player is a winner. Young players need to get a feel for the ball and the field, so even though there are adults all around and many opportunities to offer instruction, the emphasis is on fun and play. It’s a different kind of game in 5U, but the children still wear jerseys or pinnies, cleats and shin guards. Best of all, they find out that soccer is something they can do!
