What's a Region?
Your AYSO Region is one of nearly 900 local programs in communities
nationwide. Each AYSO Region is the same, yet different. The Bylaws and Rules
and Regulations are the same but because community needs and characteristics
may be different, Regions have flexibility to accommodate their unique needs.
Your Region is identified by its own number. We are Region 1031 - South Los
Angeles. Your Regional Commissioner and Regional Board of Directors meet once a
month. You are welcome to attend any of these meetings. You can find our
meeting information at our calendar page.
Who runs my AYSO Region?
Volunteers - AYSO is a volunteer organization with more than 220,000
parents and friends working as coaches, referees and administrators. It's not
unusual to find two, three or more children in the same family playing AYSO
soccer - while Dad serves as referee and Mom as coach. Coaches, referees, a
registrar, a fundraiser, a field marker, a publicist, a treasurer - many
people, all contributing their time and efforts to make AYSO a great program for
our soccer-playing kids
. Visit our
Region'sBoard Member
page for a list of parent volunteers
.
AYSO works because the volunteers work.
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What equipment is needed?
Soccer has limited equipment requirements. Your registration fees covers player
uniforms (jersey, shorts & socks). You will need put purchase shoes, Shin
guards and a soccer ball. Shin guards are mandatory during practice and games.
Regions also provide field equipment, such as goals, nets and flags.
- Shin guards purchase
guide: Use
the appropriate size for your child. Shin guards should only cover the
middle section of the player's leg. It should be below the knee and above
the ankle area. Shin-guards that are too big restrict movement.
- Soccer ball purchase
guide:
Size 3 for U4 thru U8. Size 4 for U10 and U12, Size 5 for U14 and older.
Write your child's name on their soccer ball.
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What
age division will my child play?
In AYSO,
players are between the ages of 3 to 18. Children are placed in age appropriate
divisions based on their age as of July 31, 2014. All children are welcome
regardless of experience or skill level. To view the age division you child will be placed, click here
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Do I have to come to the field to
complete my registration?
If you are a returning player from last fall, you do not have to come to
the
on-site registration. You can renew your application and pay online. For
new
players, we are required to verify their age. Parents have the following
options: come to one of our on-site registration, email us a copy to
verifications@ayso1031.org, or mail it to our mailing address:
AYSO Region 1031
4859 W. Slauson ave #375
Los Angeles, CA 90056
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Do I have to volunteer?
We expect that all parents will volunteer in some role. We are an all volunteer
organization. There is something for everyone to do. 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 and 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 your chosen volunteer position.
Read the Become
A Volunteer page for volunteer positions and descriptions. We need coaches,
referees, field setup, assistant coaches, snackbar workers, webmaster, division
commissioners. All parents need to do their fair share.
Contact us at info@ayso1031.org
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When do the players get called?
Fall Season: 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.
Spring Season: We expect to have rosters completed and notify coaches by February 15
Teams may begin practice 2-3
weeks before the official season start. The coaches will call the
players/parents. They will give you all the information you will need in
regards to practice times and location.
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It's
after August 1 and my child has not been called. What do I do?
Please do not panic if you see teams practicing and your child has not been
called. Not all teams begin practice at the same time. The very young teams do
not always begin practice on the same date as other teams. Also some coaches
may be out of town. If your child has not been called contact your child's
Division Coordinator. Their contact information can be found on the Board
Member
page
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What happens at the first team
meeting?
Once coaches get their rosters, they will contact the parents and setup a
team meeting. At that meeting, players will be introduced, team practice
schedule will be determined and parents will select a volunteer position for
the team. Team volunteer positions are Coach, Assistant Coach, Referee, Field
Setup, Team Manager, snackbar worker and Regional Volunteer. Team volunteers
will have to complete a volunteer application, complete online Safe Haven and
appropriate volunteer training depending on the selected volunteer position.
Coach and Asst. coach will attend an age appropriate training (part
online and part field).
Referees will take a referee training course.
See
coach and referee training schedule.
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Where are the games?
Our home field is Kenneth Hahn
Soccer Fields (5401 S. Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, 90056). U4 through U12
divisions play their games at Kenneth Hahn. In some season, U12 or U10 teams
may occasionally play away games.
U14 -
U19 play home and away games with teams from other regions in our AYSO Area (Santa
Monica, Culver City, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, West LA, Watts, Los Feliz,
Pacific Palisades)
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When are the games?
Schedules will be posted on the website at starting September 1. Below are the general game times.
- U4 - U12 games are
Saturdays. Younger age groups play in the morning and older age groups
play in the afternoon.
- U4 & U5 play between 8:45a - 9:45a.
- U6 & U8 play between 8:45a - 11:00a. 1 hour game. Schedule varies weekly
- U10 play between 10:00a
-2:00p. 1 hour game. Schedule varies weekly
- U12 play between 8:30a -
2:30p. 75min game slot. Schedule varies weekly
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When is practice and how often do teams practice?
Practice
day and time is set by the teams. Once coaches are notified of their
team, they will contact the parents to setup the first team meeting.
Teams agree on a practice day/time and request field space. All
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; 5:00pm - 7:00pm (1 hour
duration).
- Once day a week practice
for U5 - U8. Optional twice a week for U8 depending on available space.
- Twice a week practice for
U10 – U19.
- U10/U12 practice slots are 6:00pm - 7:00pm.
- U12/U14/U16/U19 practice slots are 7:00pm - 8:30pm.
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When
do the coaches get their teams?
Coaches should expect to receive their team rosters by 8/19/13. Coaches will
then contact their parents to setup their initial team meeting.
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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.
We do not accept request for players to be placed with a specific coach.
For U10 – U19 divisions, we do not accept requests. For these divisions, only siblings (same household) can
be on the same team.
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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.
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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 …
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Refund?
Players withdrawing prior to July 31 will be issued a full refund. Refund
requests between August 1 and September 10, 50% refund. No refunds will be
issued after September 10. All requests for a refund must be submitted via our online
refund request form
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