Why AYSO?
AYSO’s “child first” approach with age-appropriate, small-sided games makes it one of the finest athletic programs in the world. Development over winning is fundamental in AYSO.
Why Soccer?
Soccer is a global sport that Americans have embraced in record numbers. From teaching basic motor skills to the very young, to teamwork and social skills in teens and preteens, soccer is a game you can grow with and enjoy for the rest of your life.
Is Soccer Safe?
AYSO puts your child’s safety above all else. AYSO’s Safe Haven program is designed to address the need for child and volunteer protection by:
- Screening and registering all AYSO volunteers
- Requiring training and certification
- Providing specific child and volunteer protection policies and guidelines
- Promoting safety and injury prevention
Our volunteers are also asked to complete Safe Haven courses and job-specific training in order to become certified. AYSO in-person and online training focuses on the best ways to work with children and important safety protocols.
Kids Zone® is a dynamic program designed to eliminate negative sideline behavior. Kids Zone® buttons and signs are distributed via your Region and displayed at games and practices. Parents are asked to sign the Kids Zone® Pledge promising to behave within the guidelines of the program.