Region Sports Connect Website

Online Credibility and Presence Optimization Suggestions

Vanity URL and Favicon - Section 2 Example

Vanity URL & Favicon

• URL Format Suggestions: AYSORegionName.org, RegionNameAYSO.org, AYSO#.org, TownNameAYSO.org
• Request a vanity URL by emailing support@AYSO.org
• Add a favicon (Section/Area/Region logo) to your website URL and displays with Google search results! Click here for instructions.

Region Website Pages Vs Tabs: Page Templates

Tab: Placeholder for content listed within.

Page: Accessible landing page with content nested under a tab.

Video Tutorial - how to copy and paste content from another Sports Connect Website: https://ayso.io/SSCcopypastevideo

Recommended Font and Text Size: Header 22px, Body 16px, Arial

1. Home (Tab)
2. About Us (Tab)
   1. About AYSO (Page)
   2. Contact Us (Page)
   3. Sponsor Our Region (Page)
3. Registration (Tab)
   1. Season Year (Page) Example: Fall 2025
4. Programs (Tab) - Only add what programs your Region is offering
   1. Learn About Our Programs (Page)
   2. Core Program: Ages 5-18 (Page)
   3. Playground Program: Ages 3-5 (Page)
   4. Schoolyard Program: Ages 4-5 (Page)
   5. EPIC Program: All Ages (Page)
5. Volunteers (Tab)
   1. AYSO Volunteer Training (Page)
   2. Why Volunteer with Region XXX (Page)
   3. Become an AYSO Coach (Page)

Home Page Settings

Settings

1. Organization Name: American Youth Soccer Organization - Region XXX City, State
2. About the Organization: Brief description of AYSO and your Region
   1. Template Copy: Welcome to American Youth Soccer Organization - Region XXX, located in City, State. AYSO is an innovative and leading youth soccer organization, with a mission to provide world class youth soccer programs that enrich children's lives. Over the last 60 years, AYSO has continue to develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs which promote a fun, family environment based on AYSO's Six Philosophies: Everyone Plays, Balanced Teams, Open Registration, Positive Coaching, Good Sportsmanship, and Player Development. Region XXX has nearly XX players ages 3 through 18 participating in programs, which are staffed and run entirely by volunteer coaches, referees, and administrators.
3. Banner Text (Top Banner Text): "Program/Region Name" AYSO Region XXX
4. Contact Details
   1. City, State, Zip Code - Do not put a physical address.
   2. Email: Review best practices. Google Workspace Email (Official @AYSOxxx.org email address). Recommended: Info@AYSOxxx.org
   3. Phone Number: Google Phone/WhatsApp Phone Number
5. Social Info: Link your Region's social media accounts and Google Calendar link!

News Feature: Display upcoming events, Region emails/updates, important Region dates

Helpful Links:

• Copy & Paste Recommended Links from Template Region Website

Announcement Feature:

• A temporary message that will show at the top of the home page.
• An icon can be added.
• A start and end date are required.

Interest List:

• Collect names and email addresses
• Email addresses are available under the Bulk Email group labeled Interest List.
• Displayed at the top of the home page only if not logged in.

Sports Connect Bulk Email

Use the Bulk Email tool to contact users on your site! The Bulk Emailer also contains premade groups that'll allow admins to reach out to users by Program, Division, Team, etc.

How to send a bulk email with sports connect - Instructions

Email Template Generator Tutorial - Create custom email templates to load into SSC to edit and save for future use!