Parent's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

 

When does the season start?
First regular season game is September 10, 2011. For U10 and older divisions, the player assessment period is August 1 - 28. The Division commissioner for your child will contact you about the scheduled dates and time for that division. Player assessment is used to balance teams. This is not a tryout. At AYSO, Everyone Plays.

Do I have to come to the field to complete my registration?
Yes. You are required to come to one of our onsite registration dates at Kenneth Hahn. For new players, we are required to verify their age. For returning player, a current year registration form needs to be signed. Parent volunteer forms are also updated every year and require signatures.

Do I have to volunteer?
We are an all volunteer organization. We have no paid staff. Our work is performed by parents. If parents do not volunteer, we cannot have soccer. If we don’t have coaches, we cannot form a team. Without referees, we cannot play. Goals have to be setup, the field needs to be lined. Every aspect of our soccer program is done by parent volunteers.  Our region commissioner, coaches, referees, team parent, field crew, and webmaster are all volunteers..  No prior experience is required for any of our volunteer positions. We will provide you with all the training and tools for the job.

To volunteer go to www.eayso .org account. See our Becoming A Volunteer page for volunteer positions and descriptions. We need coaches, referees, field crew, assistant coaches, webmaster and division commissioners. All parents need to do their fair share.

Do I have to live in the area to register in Region 1031?
AYSO has an open registration policy. All children are welcome to play in our region regardless of skill level, experience or city of residence.

Where are the games?
U5 – U12 divisions play all their games at the Kenneth Hahn Soccer Fields (5401 S. Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, 90056).  Younger age groups play in the morning and older age groups play in the afternoon.

When is practice?
Each coach sets his/her own practice days, time. All games and practices are at Kenneth Hahn. Practices are held in the evening. The younger age (U5-U10) group will practice in the early part of the evening. Optional practice for U5. One day a week practice for U6 & U8. Twice a week practice for U10 – U19.

When do the coaches get their teams?
Coaches should expect to receive their team rosters by 8/22/11

Can my child play on the same team with his school friend?
It depends. We consider request for players U5-U8. However, we must also consider a balanced team. For U10 – U19, we do not accept request. Siblings can be on the same team. Be sure to indicate that on the player application form.

What else does my child need?
The registration fee includes: complete uniform (jersey, shorts, socks), supplemental accident insurance, trophies, team and individual pictures.

You will need to obtain shoes, shin guards, a soccer ball (size depends on age) and a water bottle.

Ball size requirement: Size 3, U5-U8. Size 4, U10 –U12. Size 5, U14-U19.

When do the players get called?
Beginning August 1, parents will be contacted. U10 –U12 players will be called to participate in player evaluation for team balancing. The coaches will call the players beginning August 22. They will give you all the information you will need in regards to practice times and location.

What is Safe Haven?
To ensure the safety of both children and volunteers, each volunteer is required to take a short in-person or online training session called Safe Haven™. It focuses on safety and appropriate behavior with children as well as first aid and other on-field issues. Agreeing to a background check is also required for each volunteer.

What is Kids Zone?
In AYSO, fans are asked to be cheerleaders, not critics. Kids Zone® is a unique program that includes a parent pledge that moms and dads sign to commit to positive, encouraging behavior when they’re watching the games. It also includes signs, buttons and other game-day reminders. Read more …

Refund?
Players withdrawing prior to July 31 will be issued a full refund. Refund requests between August 1 and September 24, 50% refund. No refunds will be issued after September 24. All requests for a refund must be submitted in writing with payment receipt to the registrar (registrar@ayso1031.org

Who is eligible to play?
At AYSO, players are between the ages of 4 to 18. Children are placed in age appropriate divisions based on their age as of July 31, 2011. All children are welcome regardless of experience or skill level. The table below indicates the division your child will play based on his/her age. There are possibilities for children to be placed in divisions above their age group from the table below. These “play-up” options must be approved by the Region Commissioner and Division Commissioner for the age group you want to be placed.

Standard age divisions for Boys and Girls programs

(*) Player does not have to turn 4 during registration, but must turn 4 by the start of the season 9/10/11