"You know that children are growing up when they start asking questions that have answers."

John J. Plomp

 

  Have a question about Region 677 AYSO? You can ask it here, but first look over the web site and these FAQ's you might find the answer. Technical Referee questions can be asked at Ask the Ref. Questions about the web site should be directed to our webmaster at webmaster@ayso677.org. All other questions can be asked by using the form on the bottom of this page. We will try to answer you as soon as possible. The most Frequently Asked Questions with the answer will be posted here.

 

Top 10 FAQ

1 When is registration?
2 What ball size and equipment does my child need?
3 I want to become a coach, what do I have to do?
4 How can I become involved in helping AYSO Region 677?
5 When will my child's coach call us?
6 What does the U before a number mean?
7 How are teams awarded points?
8 How much do the Referees, Board Members and Coaches get paid?
9 I see some real bad referees out there. What can I do?
10 What do my fees pay for?

 

 

Q- When is registration?

A- Registration for the Fall 2008 Season is now posted on the Registration page.


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- When will my child be placed on a team, when does the 2008 season start?

A- If you signed your child up during early registration then he/she will be placed on a team sometime in July, the coach will notify you in July or August. If you made it to early registration and have not been notified by August 15th then you should e-mail the Registrar at reg@ayso677.org.
Or call 661-252-AYSO and leave a message. However, if you registered late and were put on a waiting list we could be waiting for more coaches. Consider volunteering!!

 

Q- What does the U before a number mean?

A- The U means under, so U10 means under 10 years old. Your child may be 10 years old and in the Under 10 division if he/she was born after the effective date of age determination which is July 31st of the year that the season commences.

 

Q- What ball size and equipment does my child need?

A-
U6, U7, and U8 Size 3
U10 and U12 Size 4
U14 and above Size 5

Your child will also need shin guards and appropriate shoes, soccer cleats are recommended but are not required.

 

Q- I want to become a coach, what do I have to do?

A- When registering your child sign up to be a coach, you will be informed of when the coaching classes will be held. Come to the class and get certified.

 

Q- How are teams awarded points?

A-

WIN 6
TIE 3
LOSE 0
In addition teams are awarded 1 point up to 3 for each goal scored. Example: Team A wins against Team B the score was 7-6. Team A is awarded 9 points (6 points for the win and 3 for goals), Team B is awarded 3 points (0 for the loss and 3 for goals) In addition U12 and U10 teams can be awarded extra points for providing a referee. Click here for information on the REFEREE POINT SYSTEM.

 

Q- How can I become involved in helping AYSO Region 677?

A- When registering your child to play AYSO sign up to volunteer.

 

Q- I see some real bad referees out there. What can I do?

A- Contact the Regional Referee Administrator and find out when the next referee class is. Then, come to the class and become a certified referee. We need people that know the game and can make the calls as they see them.
Remember the coaches, referees, and all other AYSO staff are volunteers. Volunteers willing to referee games are hard to come by.

 

Q- How much do the referees, board members and coaches get paid?

A- Board members get the lowest pay, $0. Coaches and referees are more important so they get paid double, $00. AYSO is an all volunteer organization, the only compensation received is the joy of helping the children.

 

Q- What do the fees pay for?

A- Uniforms (Shorts, socks & jersey), individual and team pictures, and a yearbook are included in the cost. Additional costs for the Region include national and section fees, maintenance of goal posts and other equipment, paint to line the fields, storage for the equipment, permits to use the fields, coach and referee training are just a few of the costs of AYSO soccer.


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