What are the fees to play soccer in Region 503?
They are $70 for the 1st child, $65 for the 2nd child and $60 for the 3rd, not to exceed $195.00 per family. This fee covers the uniform (jersey, socks and short) and also registers each child with our national office. Each player will receive a free subscription to the AYSO "In-Play" magazine.
Can my child play soccer in Region 503?
We accept any and all children possible. Since we are a 100% volunteer region we have a limited number of players we can accept. We do our best to allow as many children as possible, but that can only happen with your help.
Can I Coach/Referee my Child?
We always need additional coaches and referees for each season. the more assistance offered the more children that can play in a fun, fair, and safe environment.
We offer comprehensive training for beginning coaches and referees. We provide you with the basic knowledge to held develop soccer skills and about the laws of the game. All we ask from you is a small time commitment. See the calendar about classes offered and the times offered. Also see the Coach Corner and the Referee Corner for additional information.
What should we (the parents / guardians) supply?
Shoes
Practice ball
Shin guards (Mandatory for both practice and all games, they must be worn inside the socks.
Shoes can be tennis shoes or they may have cleats, but not Baseball Cleats (those with a toe cleat.) A toe cleat is considered a safety violation. The referee shall not allow a player to participate in a match if the players shoes have a toe cleat. A toe cleat is a single cleat in the front middle of the shoe.
What ball size does my player need?
Ball sizes increase with the players age and are defined by the division the player is in
Division |
Ball Size |
U14 through U19 |
5 |
U10 and U12 |
4 |
U6 and U8 |
3 |
What are divisions and what do they mean?
There are seven divisions defined by the players age group. Boys and Girls play in seperate division except for U6. They are:
U19, U16, U14, U12, U10, U8 and U6.
The U means "under" so the U10 division is comprised of players whose ages are eight and nine years old, as of July 31 of the year of registration.
Can my player wear jewelry?
A player may not participate in a match (game) while wearing jewelry. This is considered a safety violation, which the referee shall enforce.
Medical bracelets and /or necklaces ARE allowed. The player shall not be asked to remove medical bracelets or necklaces. They should be taped to the skin with clear tape to aviod injury.
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