AYSO Adult Soccer
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What is AYSO Adult Soccer? AYSO Adult Soccer provides opportunities for adults to continue playing the game in a safe, fun, and community-based environment. AYSO Adult Soccer is a separate non-profit organization that encourages adults to get out, get fit, and enjoy soccer with their AYSO community. The program is open to adults of all experience and skill levels. Adult Soccer extends the AYSO experience beyond youth participation, allowing parents, volunteers, alumni, and community members to stay connected through soccer. |
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Adult Soccer at a Glance
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Adult Participation
Open to adults who want to play, stay active, and connect through soccer. |
Flexible Formats
Programs may use small-sided, coed, recreational, futsal, pick-up, or local league formats. |
Community Focus
The focus is fitness, fun, sportsmanship, and community connection. |
Player Eligibility
Adult Soccer is open to individuals who meet the minimum age requirement.
Players must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Complete AYSO Adult Soccer registration requirements
- Follow local program rules and expectations
Adults may not play soccer in the AYSO youth program.
Program Structure
Adult Soccer programs are locally operated and designed to be flexible, allowing Regions and Areas to offer formats that best fit their community, facilities, and participation levels.
Common formats may include:
- Small-sided play (3v3, 4v4, 7v7)
- Coed leagues
- Recreational divisions
- Semi-competitive divisions
- Pick-up or seasonal play
- Futsal or indoor play
Program Expectations
Programs should ensure:
- Proper player registration
- Safe and organized playing environments
- Clear league rules and expectations
- Respectful and sportsmanlike behavior
- Consistent roster and schedule management
- Financial accountability and oversight
- Alignment with AYSO policies and safety requirements
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Local procedures may vary. |
Starting an Adult Program
Before launching:
- Player demand
- Fields
- Format
- Support
Steps:
- Identify Program Leader
- Set format
- Secure fields
- Setup registration
- Promote
Membership Fees and Registration
$30 annual membership (Sept 1–Aug 31)
Covers:
- Registration
- Insurance
- National fees
Region Responsibilities
- Program setup
- Registration
- Scheduling
- Financial oversight
- Safety compliance
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AYSO Adult Soccer Website |
