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What is AYSO Core? |
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<span style="font-size:34px; font-weight:bold;">AYSO Core Program Overview</span><br><br> |
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AYSO’s oldest and best-known program where players learn, grow, compete, and create lifelong memories. |
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AYSO Core is AYSO’s Primary Program and the foundation of the AYSO player experience. |
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Core serves players in the 6U–19U divisions and is built around AYSO’s Vision, Mission, and Six Philosophies. |
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AYSO Core is the foundation of the AYSO experience. The program is designed to provide a fun, age-appropriate, and developmentally challenging soccer environment while staying true to the AYSO Mission and Six Philosophies. |
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Players are placed on balanced teams through open registration rather than tryouts. |
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== What is AYSO Core? == |
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Core focuses on player development, access, fun, belonging, and positive youth sports experiences. |
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Core at a Glance |
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Fun & Development |
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AYSO Core focuses on providing every player with a positive soccer experience through age-appropriate games, skill development, teamwork, and fun. |
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<div style="font-size:24px; font-weight:700; color:#0a1f3b; margin-bottom:14px;">Primary Program</div> |
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Open to Everyone |
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Core is the foundation of AYSO and serves the majority of players nationwide. |
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AYSO Core welcomes all players. No tryouts are required, and every child has the opportunity to play and be part of a team. |
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All eligible players have access to participate without tryouts. |
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<div style="font-size:24px; font-weight:700; color:#0a1f3b; margin-bottom:14px;">Recreational Play</div> |
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The focus is development, fun, belonging, and positive youth sports. |
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AYSO Six Philosophies |
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Built on AYSO Values |
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The program follows the AYSO Six Philosophies, which place the focus on the child, the experience, and player development. |
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The Six Philosophies guide the Core program and shape the full player experience. |
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== The AYSO Six Philosophies == |
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'''Everyone Plays®'''<br> |
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Every player participates in at least half of every game. |
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'''Balanced Teams'''<br> |
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Teams are formed to create fair, development-focused play. |
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'''Open Registration'''<br> |
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<div style="font-size:20px; font-weight:bold;">Everyone Plays®</div> |
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All eligible players are welcome to register. |
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Every player participates in at least half of every game. |
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'''Positive Coaching'''<br> |
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Coaches create encouraging, player-first environments. |
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'''Good Sportsmanship'''<br> |
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Players, coaches, referees, and families show respect. |
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Teams are created to keep competition fair and fun. |
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'''Player Development'''<br> |
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Growth and learning are prioritized over results. |
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Every child is welcome to participate. |
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Player Eligibility |
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Coaches create a supportive and encouraging environment. |
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Core is open to players who meet AYSO registration and age division requirements. |
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<div style="font-size:20px; font-weight:bold;">Good Sportsmanship</div> |
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Players, coaches, and families show respect on and off the field. |
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Player eligibility follows the current AYSO Membership Year school-year model using the '''August 1 age determination date'''. |
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<div style="font-size:20px; font-weight:bold;">Player Development</div> |
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The emphasis is on growth, learning, and improvement. |
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Players must: |
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* Be registered with AYSO |
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== Everyone Plays® == |
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* Meet age division requirements |
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* Participate in the appropriate local division structure |
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Program Structure |
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Every Child Participates |
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In AYSO, every child plays at least half of every game. No player should spend their soccer experience sitting on the bench. Everyone Plays ensures every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and enjoy the game. |
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Core programs are locally operated by Regions with support from Areas, Sections, and the AYSO Office. |
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== Balanced Teams == |
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Program structure may vary based on registration size, field space, volunteer availability, and local scheduling needs. |
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Core remains the foundation of the AYSO player pathway and should always be the primary focus of every Region. |
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Older players may continue in Core through 16U–19U programming, which can include more flexible structures while remaining aligned with AYSO philosophies and policies. |
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Competition with the Right Focus |
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AYSO teams are balanced so that the emphasis stays on player development, teamwork, and fun rather than simply winning. Balanced competition creates a better experience for every player and encourages sportsmanship. |
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Program Expectations |
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Core programs are expected to protect and deliver the full AYSO experience by living the Six Philosophies in daily operations. |
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== 16U–19U Program == |
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Programs should ensure: |
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* Open access for eligible players |
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* Proper AYSO registration |
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* Balanced team formation |
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Opportunities for Older Players |
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* Safe and positive playing environments |
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* Volunteer recruitment and retention |
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* Good sportsmanship from players, coaches, referees, and families |
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AYSO offers a 16U–19U program that provides older players with opportunities for more advanced play while continuing to follow AYSO values and philosophies. |
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* Player development over wins and losses |
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The program may include: |
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* Coed teams |
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'''Local procedures may vary.''' Local processes should not be treated as National requirements unless specifically outlined in National guidance. |
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* More flexible substitution rules |
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* Travel team opportunities |
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* Higher levels of competition |
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* Opportunities to play local high schools or select teams |
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Volunteer Requirements |
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Core is powered by volunteers, including coaches, referees, board members, and team support roles. |
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All volunteers must: |
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Still True to AYSO |
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* Complete annual volunteer registration |
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Even as players get older, the Core Program remains rooted in fun, player development, sportsmanship, and creating a positive experience for every player. |
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* Consent to required background checks |
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* Complete Safe Haven training |
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* Complete CDC Concussion Awareness training |
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* Complete SafeSport training where required |
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* Complete job-specific training and certification requirements |
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* Support AYSO’s Positive Coaching and player-first philosophy |
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* Create a safe, inclusive, and development-focused environment |
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Strong volunteer support is essential to delivering the full AYSO experience. |
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Region Responsibilities |
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Region leadership is responsible for ensuring the Core program is safe, organized, and aligned with AYSO standards. |
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This includes: |
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* Volunteer recruitment and support |
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* Coach and referee development |
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* Registration oversight |
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* Field and game scheduling |
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* Financial accountability |
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* Player safety and risk management |
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* Positive family communication |
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* Protecting the AYSO player experience |
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Latest revision as of 19:14, 2 May 2026
What is AYSO Core?
AYSO Core is AYSO’s Primary Program and the foundation of the AYSO player experience.
Core serves players in the 6U–19U divisions and is built around AYSO’s Vision, Mission, and Six Philosophies.
Players are placed on balanced teams through open registration rather than tryouts.
Core focuses on player development, access, fun, belonging, and positive youth sports experiences.
Core at a Glance
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Primary Program
Core is the foundation of AYSO and serves the majority of players nationwide. |
Open Registration
All eligible players have access to participate without tryouts. |
Recreational Play
The focus is development, fun, belonging, and positive youth sports. |
AYSO Six Philosophies
The Six Philosophies guide the Core program and shape the full player experience.
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Everyone Plays® |
Balanced Teams |
Open Registration |
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Positive Coaching |
Good Sportsmanship |
Player Development |
Player Eligibility
Core is open to players who meet AYSO registration and age division requirements.
Player eligibility follows the current AYSO Membership Year school-year model using the August 1 age determination date.
Players must:
- Be registered with AYSO
- Meet age division requirements
- Participate in the appropriate local division structure
Program Structure
Core programs are locally operated by Regions with support from Areas, Sections, and the AYSO Office.
Program structure may vary based on registration size, field space, volunteer availability, and local scheduling needs.
Core remains the foundation of the AYSO player pathway and should always be the primary focus of every Region.
Older players may continue in Core through 16U–19U programming, which can include more flexible structures while remaining aligned with AYSO philosophies and policies.
Program Expectations
Core programs are expected to protect and deliver the full AYSO experience by living the Six Philosophies in daily operations.
Programs should ensure:
- Open access for eligible players
- Proper AYSO registration
- Balanced team formation
- Safe and positive playing environments
- Volunteer recruitment and retention
- Good sportsmanship from players, coaches, referees, and families
- Player development over wins and losses
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Local procedures may vary. Local processes should not be treated as National requirements unless specifically outlined in National guidance. |
Volunteer Requirements
Core is powered by volunteers, including coaches, referees, board members, and team support roles.
All volunteers must:
- Complete annual volunteer registration
- Consent to required background checks
- Complete Safe Haven training
- Complete CDC Concussion Awareness training
- Complete SafeSport training where required
- Complete job-specific training and certification requirements
- Support AYSO’s Positive Coaching and player-first philosophy
- Create a safe, inclusive, and development-focused environment
Strong volunteer support is essential to delivering the full AYSO experience.
Region Responsibilities
Region leadership is responsible for ensuring the Core program is safe, organized, and aligned with AYSO standards.
This includes:
- Volunteer recruitment and support
- Coach and referee development
- Registration oversight
- Field and game scheduling
- Financial accountability
- Player safety and risk management
- Positive family communication
- Protecting the AYSO player experience
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