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What is AYSO EXTRA?

AYSO EXTRA is an AYSO competitive program that provides players with a higher level of play while remaining fully within AYSO.

Teams are formed through open tryouts and compete against other AYSO EXTRA teams.

EXTRA is designed for players seeking stronger competition while continuing to follow AYSO’s Vision, Mission, Six Philosophies, and player-first standards.

EXTRA should be used first where an EXTRA program is available and viable.

EXTRA at a Glance

Tryout Based

Teams are formed through open tryouts for players seeking higher competition.

Internal Competition

Teams compete against other AYSO EXTRA teams within an AYSO playing circuit.

Still AYSO

EXTRA teams follow AYSO’s Six Philosophies and player-first standards.

EXTRA Compared to Core

AYSO Core

• Open registration for all players
• Standard recreational playing circuit
• Everyone Plays philosophy emphasized
• Focus on development, fun, and access

AYSO EXTRA

• Open tryout-based selection
• Internal competitive playing circuit
• Higher level competition within AYSO
• Still follows AYSO’s Six Philosophies

Player Eligibility

EXTRA teams are formed through open tryouts.

Tryout dates vary based on local program needs and AYSO program rules.

Players must:

Be registered with AYSO
Meet age division requirements
Attend open tryouts to be considered for selection

Program Structure

EXTRA may operate at the Region, Area, or Section level depending on local structure, field space, and access to an approved AYSO playing circuit.

Each program must follow the National EXTRA Rules and Guidelines.

EXTRA remains an AYSO program and should support the overall player development pathway.

Program Expectations

EXTRA programs are expected to operate within AYSO guidelines and support the Primary Program.

Programs should ensure:

Open tryouts for player selection
Proper AYSO registration
Certified and compliant coaches
Required player documentation
Financial accountability and oversight
Player safety and risk management
Continued commitment to AYSO’s Six Philosophies

Local procedures may vary. Local processes should not be treated as National requirements unless specifically outlined in National guidance.

Starting an EXTRA Program

EXTRA programs are locally operated and must meet National program standards.

Before starting an EXTRA program, Regions, Areas, and Sections should ensure there is player demand, field availability, referee support, and access to an appropriate AYSO playing circuit.

To start an EXTRA program:

Review the National EXTRA Rules and Guidelines
Confirm local approval requirements
Identify an approved AYSO playing circuit
Confirm field and referee support
Establish open tryout procedures
Meet required program standards
Communicate program expectations to families

Coach Selection

EXTRA coaching positions should be posted each year and filled through a local review process.

All EXTRA coaches must:

Follow AYSO’s Vision, Mission, and Six Philosophies
Complete annual volunteer registration
Meet compliance and risk management requirements
Hold required AYSO coaching certifications
Represent AYSO professionally on and off the field

Each EXTRA team must have:

One Head Coach
One Assistant Coach

A Team Manager is strongly recommended.

EXTRA Coach License Requirements

Coaches must meet AYSO certification requirements for the division they are coaching.

Division	Required AYSO Certification
U9–U10	U10 Coach
U11–U12	U12 Coach
U13–U14	Intermediate Coach
U15–U19	Advanced Coach

Resources and Tools

National EXTRA Rules and Guidelines

Open Tryout Handbook

Subcategories

This category has only the following subcategory.

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-[[File:AYSO EXTRA Logo shield.jpg|thumb]]
+{| style="width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;"
-==== What is the AYSO EXTRA Program? ====
+| style="width:70%; vertical-align:top; padding-right:24px;" |
-EXTRA, often colloquially called "Extras," is an intermediate interregional competitive soccer league where teams, representing AYSO Regions, play against each other.  Teams are formed within regions in the following age groups:  U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14.   EXTRA has a lengthy Fall season, starting in early August and ending with playoffs in January, February, or March.  For example in Section 1/10/11, while representing their AYSO region, EXTRA teams play seven home games and travel to neighboring regions for seven away games.
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-==== Player and Coach Eligibility ====
+<div style="font-size:30px; font-weight:700; color:white;">
-Players are selected through tryouts, typically held by the home region in March, April, or May.  Team selection must be completed by June for the following Fall season, and submitted to the Section EXTRA Director.  The final roster freeze deadline is typically around Halloween.
+What is AYSO EXTRA?
+</div>
+</div>
+AYSO EXTRA is an AYSO competitive program that provides players with a higher level of play while remaining fully within AYSO.
-Not all regions have EXTRA teams.  EXTRA is a special program that requires additional resources to manage.  AYSO Regions which elect to promote one or more EXTRA teams to the league must provide qualified Intermediate/Advanced referees to officiate home games, and in the event of a team advancing to playoffs, provide a referee crew to travel to the semi- and final match location.  Also, Regions must nominate high caliber coaches with soccer or athletic backgrounds, with certifications at or above the standard of the Core of AYSO for their age groups.  Lastly, each EXTRA team must have a representative referee or referee crew (depending on the region rules) and contribute to the Core program;  Teams lacking sufficient volunteer effort can be excluded from EXTRA playoffs.
+Teams are formed through open tryouts and compete against other AYSO EXTRA teams.
-==== How is EXTRA different than Core? ====
-Aside from the travel matches and higher level of competition, EXTRA maintains [[Six_Philosophies|the AYSO Six Philosophies]].  Players will get to play a minimum of 50% of the match, and coaches will be required to use positive reinforcement, develop their players, and incubate great sportsmanship.  If in the event of a region having two teams from the same age division, teams are balanced.
+EXTRA is designed for players seeking stronger competition while continuing to follow AYSO’s Vision, Mission, Six Philosophies, and player-first standards.
-EXTRA teams get longer practice sessions and special uniforms.  The registration cost is slightly higher than Core, but significantly cheaper than Club soccer.  Many EXTRA teams require players signing on for a combined Fall + Spring season from the onset, typically doing AYSO Tournaments or leagues to maintain their athleticism for continued seasons.
+EXTRA should be used first where an EXTRA program is available and viable.
-Section 1/10/11 Combined EXTRA League (Called SCEDSL): https://sites.google.com/view/aysoscedsl/home
+| style="width:30%; vertical-align:top;" |
+{| style="width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; background:#ffffff;"
+|-
+| style="padding:8px 0 0 0; text-align:center;" |
+[[File:AYSO EXTRA Logo shield.jpg|220px]]
+|}
+|}
+<div style="background:#0054A6; border-left:6px solid #C8102E; border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25); padding:18px 24px; margin:40px 0 24px 0; box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.15), 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);">
+<div style="font-size:30px; font-weight:700; color:white;">
+EXTRA at a Glance
+</div>
+</div>
+{| style="width:100%; border-collapse:separate; border-spacing:22px 0;"
+| style="width:33%; vertical-align:top; background:#ffffff; border:1px solid #dbe4ee; border-top:5px solid #0054A6; padding:30px;" |
+<div style="font-size:24px; font-weight:700; color:#0a1f3b; margin-bottom:14px;">Tryout Based</div>
+Teams are formed through open tryouts for players seeking higher competition.
+| style="width:33%; vertical-align:top; background:#ffffff; border:1px solid #dbe4ee; border-top:5px solid #C8102E; padding:30px;" |
+<div style="font-size:24px; font-weight:700; color:#0a1f3b; margin-bottom:14px;">Internal Competition</div>
+Teams compete against other AYSO EXTRA teams within an AYSO playing circuit.
+| style="width:33%; vertical-align:top; background:#ffffff; border:1px solid #dbe4ee; border-top:5px solid #f5a623; padding:30px;" |
+<div style="font-size:24px; font-weight:700; color:#0a1f3b; margin-bottom:14px;">Still AYSO</div>
+EXTRA teams follow AYSO’s Six Philosophies and player-first standards.
+|}
+<div style="background:#0054A6; border-left:6px solid #C8102E; border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25); padding:18px 24px; margin:40px 0 24px 0; box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.15), 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);">
+<div style="font-size:30px; font-weight:700; color:white;">
+EXTRA Compared to Core
+</div>
+</div>
+{| style="width:100%; border-collapse:separate; border-spacing:16px 0;"
+| style="width:48%; vertical-align:top; border:1px solid #d9e2ec; border-top:5px solid #0054A6;" |
+{| style="width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;"
+|-
+| style="background:linear-gradient(to right,#0054A6,#2b7de9); color:white; text-align:center; padding:14px; font-size:18px; font-weight:bold;" |
+AYSO Core
+|-
+| style="padding:18px; line-height:1.8;" |
+• Open registration for all players<br>
+• Standard recreational playing circuit<br>
+• Everyone Plays philosophy emphasized<br>
+• Focus on development, fun, and access
+|}
+| style="width:4%;" |
+| style="width:48%; vertical-align:top; border:1px solid #d9e2ec; border-top:5px solid #C8102E;" |
+{| style="width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;"
+|-
+| style="background:linear-gradient(to right,#C8102E,#E33B54); color:white; text-align:center; padding:14px; font-size:18px; font-weight:bold;" |
+AYSO EXTRA
+|-
+| style="padding:18px; line-height:1.8;" |
+• Open tryout-based selection<br>
+• Internal competitive playing circuit<br>
+• Higher level competition within AYSO<br>
+• Still follows AYSO’s Six Philosophies
+|}
+|}
+<div style="background:#0054A6; border-left:6px solid #C8102E; border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25); padding:18px 24px; margin:40px 0 24px 0; box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.15), 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);">
+<div style="font-size:30px; font-weight:700; color:white;">
+Player Eligibility
+</div>
+</div>
+EXTRA teams are formed through '''open tryouts'''.
+Tryout dates vary based on local program needs and AYSO program rules.
+Players must:
+* Be registered with AYSO
+* Meet age division requirements
+* Attend open tryouts to be considered for selection
+<div style="background:#0054A6; border-left:6px solid #C8102E; border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25); padding:18px 24px; margin:40px 0 24px 0; box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.15), 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);">
+<div style="font-size:30px; font-weight:700; color:white;">
+Program Structure
+</div>
+</div>
+EXTRA may operate at the Region, Area, or Section level depending on local structure, field space, and access to an approved AYSO playing circuit.
+Each program must follow the National EXTRA Rules and Guidelines.
+EXTRA remains an AYSO program and should support the overall player development pathway.
+<div style="background:#0054A6; border-left:6px solid #C8102E; border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25); padding:18px 24px; margin:40px 0 24px 0; box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.15), 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);">
+<div style="font-size:30px; font-weight:700; color:white;">
+Program Expectations
+</div>
+</div>
+EXTRA programs are expected to operate within AYSO guidelines and support the Primary Program.
+Programs should ensure:
+* Open tryouts for player selection
+* Proper AYSO registration
+* Certified and compliant coaches
+* Required player documentation
+* Financial accountability and oversight
+* Player safety and risk management
+* Continued commitment to AYSO’s Six Philosophies
+{| style="width:100%; background:linear-gradient(to right,#fffaf0,#fff4dd); border-left:6px solid #f5a623; margin:18px 0 24px 0;"
+| style="padding:14px 18px;" |
+'''Local procedures may vary.''' Local processes should not be treated as National requirements unless specifically outlined in National guidance.
+|}
+<div style="background:#0054A6; border-left:6px solid #C8102E; border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25); padding:18px 24px; margin:40px 0 24px 0; box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.15), 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);">
+<div style="font-size:30px; font-weight:700; color:white;">
+Starting an EXTRA Program
+</div>
+</div>
+EXTRA programs are locally operated and must meet National program standards.
+Before starting an EXTRA program, Regions, Areas, and Sections should ensure there is player demand, field availability, referee support, and access to an appropriate AYSO playing circuit.
+To start an EXTRA program:
+# Review the National EXTRA Rules and Guidelines
+# Confirm local approval requirements
+# Identify an approved AYSO playing circuit
+# Confirm field and referee support
+# Establish open tryout procedures
+# Meet required program standards
+# Communicate program expectations to families
+<div style="background:#0054A6; border-left:6px solid #C8102E; border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25); padding:18px 24px; margin:40px 0 24px 0; box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.15), 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);">
+<div style="font-size:30px; font-weight:700; color:white;">
+Coach Selection
+</div>
+</div>
+EXTRA coaching positions should be posted each year and filled through a local review process.
+All EXTRA coaches must:
+* Follow AYSO’s Vision, Mission, and Six Philosophies
+* Complete annual volunteer registration
+* Meet compliance and risk management requirements
+* Hold required AYSO coaching certifications
+* Represent AYSO professionally on and off the field
+Each EXTRA team must have:
+* One Head Coach
+* One Assistant Coach
+A Team Manager is strongly recommended.
+<div style="background:#0054A6; border-left:6px solid #C8102E; border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25); padding:18px 24px; margin:40px 0 24px 0; box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.15), 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);">
+<div style="font-size:30px; font-weight:700; color:white;">
+EXTRA Coach License Requirements
+</div>
+</div>
+Coaches must meet AYSO certification requirements for the division they are coaching.
+{| style="width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; border:1px solid #d9e2ec;"
+|-
+| style="background:linear-gradient(to right,#0054A6,#2b7de9); color:white; padding:14px; text-align:left;" | Division
+| style="background:linear-gradient(to right,#0054A6,#2b7de9); color:white; padding:14px; text-align:left;" | Required AYSO Certification
+|-
+| style="padding:14px; text-align:left;" | U9–U10
+| style="padding:14px; text-align:left;" | U10 Coach
+|-
+| style="padding:14px; text-align:left;" | U11–U12
+| style="padding:14px; text-align:left;" | U12 Coach
+|-
+| style="padding:14px; text-align:left;" | U13–U14
+| style="padding:14px; text-align:left;" | Intermediate Coach
+|-
+| style="padding:14px; text-align:left;" | U15–U19
+| style="padding:14px; text-align:left;" | Advanced Coach
+|}
+<div style="background:#0054A6; border-left:6px solid #C8102E; border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25); padding:18px 24px; margin:50px 0 24px 0; box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.15), 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);">
+<div style="font-size:30px; font-weight:700; color:white;">
+Resources and Tools
+</div>
+</div>
+{| style="width:100%; border-collapse:separate; border-spacing:20px 18px; margin:0 0 30px 0;"
+| style="width:50%; vertical-align:top;" |
+<div style="height:90px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; background:linear-gradient(to right,#C8102E,#E33B54); border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 6px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.12); text-align:center; padding:10px;">
+[https://ayso1ref.com/nxg <span style="color:white; font-size:17px; font-weight:bold;">National EXTRA Rules and Guidelines</span>]
+</div>
+| style="width:50%; vertical-align:top;" |
+<div style="height:90px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; background:linear-gradient(to right,#C8102E,#E33B54); border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 6px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.12); text-align:center; padding:10px;">
+[[Media:Extra_open_tryout_handbook.pdf|<span style="color:white; font-size:17px; font-weight:bold;">Open Tryout Handbook</span>]]
+</div>
+|}
+[[Category:Programs]]
+[[Category:Extra]]