AYSO CORE PROGRAM

Core Program

AYSO Region 588 Core program is designed to allow kids ages 5 to 18 years old a chance to play soccer on fair and balanced teams with all players provided a guaranteed amount of playing time in every game. It is also a great chance for parents to volunteer and help support their kids.

Players must wear shin guards during practices and games.
Cleats are not required but highly recommended.
If they would like to bring their own ball, please make sure it's the correct size.
6U / 8U: Size 3 ball
10U / 12U: Size 4 ball
14U and Up: Size 5 ball

Although it is our desire to include every child who wishes to play soccer, as a practical matter registration is only available on a first come, first served basis. Many factors can contribute to limiting registration within any division, including but not limited to the number of volunteers and availability of practice fields. Once a division has been filled, a waiting list is created from which players may be placed on a team if another player drops or additional coaches are secured.

In an attempt to balance teams correctly, we cannot accept requests for your child to be with specific coaches, or children to be placed on same teams as other children. Only the coach's own children, and siblings within the same division are guaranteed to be on same team.

6U DIVISION

6U PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The 6U Division is designed to encourage players to explore, experiment, and participate in their very first team-versus-team environment. The children will play short-sided games (3 on a side) on small fields with highly simplified laws. Short-sided games help ensure that children have fun while maximizing their learning opportunities.

Field Size: 20 yards by 30 yards
Ball Size: 3
Roster Maximum: 6
Players on Field: 5 vs. 5 with a minimum of 3 players/team on the field (no goalkeepers).
Practice Sessions: Maximum: 30-45 minute session - 1 per week
Game Length: 30 Minutes (15-minute halves / Time must include breaks between quarters and halftime)

8U Division

8U PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The 8U division is a learning division and is designed to introduce young players to the game of soccer. The children will play short-sided games on small fields with simplified laws. Short-sided games help ensure that children have fun and at the same time, maximize their learning opportunities.

Field Size: The field size for 8U games is 25-35 yards long, 15-25 yards wide (max).
Goals: Maximum six feet high and six yards wide.
Ball Size: 3
Players on Field: 6 vs. 6 with a minimum of 4 players/team on the field (no goalkeepers).
Eight maximum on roster.
Practice Session: 60 Minutes Max / Twice a Week (No more than twice a week)
Game Length: 40 Minutes (20 Minute Halves / Time must include breaks between quarters and halftime)

10U Division

10U PROGRAM OVERVIEW

9-12 years is the golden age for learning and the perfect age to increase focus on specific techniques and skills. It is the time for ADVENTURE!

Field Size: The field size for 10U games is 55-65 yards long, 35-45 yards wide.
Goals: Maximum 6.5 feet high and 18.5 feet wide.
Ball Size: 4
Players on Field: 7 vs. 7 with a minimum of 5 players/team on the field (one of which is the Goalkeeper)
Ten maximum on roster.
Practice Session: 60 Minutes Max / No more than twice a week
Game Length: 50 Minutes (25 Minute Halves / Time must include breaks between quarters and halftime)

12U Division

12U PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Program Focus: Polishing the player's technical skills

Field Size: The Field Size for 12U games is 70-80 yards long and 44-55 yards wide.
Goals: Goal Size is 6.5 feet high x 18.5 feet wide. (Max size - 7 feet high x 21 feet wide).
Ball Size: 4
Players on Field: 9 vs. 9 with a minimum of 6 players/team on the field (one of which is the Goalkeeper). 12 maximum on roster.
Practice Session: 60 Minutes no more than twice a week
Game Length: 60 Minutes (30 Minute Halves / Time must include breaks between quarters and halftime)

14U DIVISION

14U PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Players advance in speed and overall athletic ability, and their understanding of the game deepens. Rivalries begin to form, and the players tend to keep close track of the standings.

Field Size: The minimum field size is 100 x 50 yards.
Goals: Official-size goals (8 feet high and 8 yards wide) are used in 14U games.
Ball Size: 5
Players on Field: 11 players per team on the field (11v11) – one of whom is the goalkeeper. Minimum of 7 players/team on the field. A maximum of 15 on the roster.
Practice Session: 90 Minutes / No more than 3 hours per week
Game Length: 70 Minutes (35 Minute Halves / Time must include breaks between quarters and halftime)

16U/19U DIVISION

16U/19U PROGRAM OVERVIEW

In the 16U / 19U divisions, players advance in speed and overall athletic ability, and their understanding of the game deepens. Rivalries begin to form, and the players tend to keep close track of the standings.

Field Size: The minimum field size is 100 x 50 yards.
Goals: Official-size goals (8 feet high and 8 yards wide)
Ball Size: 5

Players on Field: 11 players per team on the field (11v11) – one of whom is the goalkeeper.
Minimum of 7 players/team on the field. A maximum of 18 on the roster.
Practice Session: 90 Minutes / No more than 3 hours per week
Game Time: 90 Minute Game / 45 minute halves (Time must include break during halftime)