Core Program
AYSO Region 1015 Core program is designed to allow kids ages 5 to 13 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
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.
OVERVIEW
The 6U Co-ed Division is designed to encourage a player to explore, experiment, and participate in their very first team vs. 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 and at the same time, maximize 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
OVERVIEWThe 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
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)