These are a few of our more frequently asked questions.
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Q: How long will my child's soccer games be?
A:
The game times vary by Division. Here are the game times for our region:

U6 - 20 minute half's and 40 minute games
U8 - 20 minute half's and 40 minute games
U10 - 25 minute half's and 50 minute games
U12 - 30 minute half's and 60 minute games
U14 - 35 minute half's and 70 minute games
U16 - 40 minute half's and 80 minute games
U19 - 45 minute half's and 90 minute games

The referee for your child's game will monitor the start time and duration of the game.

Q
: What size ball should I buy?
A: Please refer to the following table for ball sizes appropriate for the various divisions.

BALL SIZE CHART

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AYSO Division Ball size
U19, U16, U14 5
U12, U10 4
U8, U6 3

Q: Nick's coach has never coached a team. Can we ask for a new coach?
A: AYSO coaches are parents and members of our community who enjoy working with kids. If you have knowledge of the game or coaching techniques, this is great time to offer your help, or better yet, call the Chief Coach before the season starts and take a team yourself.

Q: Katie doesn't get along with her coach. Can she change teams?
A: Discuss the problem with your child and the coach and try to resolve the problem between yourselves. It is almost impossible to move teams around after they're assembled. If you still feel the problem is serious and are unsatisfied, you can attempt to contact the Personnel Director for assistance.

Q: Jessica is 8 years old, but is very, very small. Can she play on a team with younger players?
A: No. A player can never "play-down" into a younger age group. Most players in this situation do quite well. Soccer is one game in which size is generally not a hindrance.

Q: Jimmy can't make it to practices on the days the coach has chosen. What can I do?
A: If the problem is transportation, just speak to the coach or team parents. There is always someone who will be available and willing to give your child a ride. If there are other activities (such as lessons of some kind), maybe it would be possible to adjust the schedule. Please try to make it to practice. Your child is involved in a team sport. The team cannot learn to work together if there are players who consistently miss practices.

Q: Ricky's best friend lives right next door. Can they be on the same team?
A: Everyone has a friend they would like to play with, but if it was done for Ricky, it would have to be done for everyone. This would be an administrative nightmare and would make team balancing impossible.

Q: What do the registration fees cover? Are there any other "hidden" costs?
A: Registration fees cover a portion of the costs of running the program, a uniform that your child keeps at the end of the season, the "basic" photo package, supplemental accident insurance for AYSO-sponsored activities and your restaurant AYSO discount card. You must pay separately for shoes, shin guards and a soccer ball. Proper equipment is essential for safety.

Q: How do I determine what division my child will be playing in?
A: Go to Age Division Criteria.

Q: How do I print a page on your website that is not a PDF document? Why does only the top bar print when I want to print the whole page?
A: In order to print a page on our website you must click on the window frame you want to print.

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REGISTRATION FAQ'S

Q: What is the cost for fall?
A:
Early bird registration fees are $120 per child. Early bird rate is through June 18. Beginning June 19, regular registration fee amount is $300.

There is no multi-child discount. Scholarships may be available in cases of financial hardship. To request consideration for a scholarship, contact the regional commissioner at regionalcommissioner@ayso57.org to request consideration for a scholarship.

Q: Where and when is registration?
A:
Forms must be completed and payment made online at https://ayso57.d4sportsreg.com. Forms and payment receipt must be turned into one of our registration sessions. Early bird registration will b held at Lincoln Elementary School Multipurpose Room on:

Sat., May 17, 2008 from 9am-noon
Wed., May 21, 2008 from 7pm-9pm
Wed., June 18, 2008 from 7pm-9pm

Q: I missed all the registration days; can I still register my child?
A:
Beginning June 19, you may log onto https://ayso57.d4sportsreg.com to be added to the waiting list. If placed on a team, the registration fee is $300 and must be paid online within 24 hours of being placed on a team. A copy of birth certificate is needed for those who did not play in Region 57 during the 2007 season.



Q: Can my neighbor register my child?
A:
No. Registration forms can only be signed by a parent or legal guardian. You may hvae a friend or neighbor bring the signed form form to the registration session for you but if the form is not the correct form or is not signed, the form will not be accepted an your child will not be registered.

Q: Who needs to bring a copy of birth certificate?
A:
Any player who did not play in Region 57 last year needs to bring a copy of birth certificate. This includes children who played in other regions or who played in Region 57 prior to last year but did not play last year.

Q: Is there anything I need to bring to registration?
A:
Two copies of the completed online form and one copy of your online receipt.

If you plan to volunteer as coach or referee, you will need to complete and turn in a Volunteers Form at one of our in person Registrations. To complete the Volunteer Form, please also bring a current driver's license and addresses and phone numbers for a personal and professional reference.

Copy of birth certificate for players new to region or who have played in region in previous years but not last year.

Q: When will I know what team my child is on?
A:
Teams are determined after registration is closed. The number of teams is based on the number of children who register in each age group. Coaches and players then need to be assigned to teams. Practice and game schedules are determined once number of teams by age group is known. We hope to have team information available at "Coaches Night". Delay in team information and schedules can occur if we are short volunteers to coach teams, referee games. AYSO57 is an all-volunteer organization that serves over 2100 children. The people who assign the teams and determine the schedules and all involved in the region do these activities in addition to their work and family obligations.

Q: When will I know my child's practice/play schedule?
A:
See above. Request for particular practice days cannot be honored.

Q: What is the refund policy?
A:
All requests for refunds must be submitted in writing to:
       AYSO Region 57
       PO Box 1077
       Corona del Mar, CA 92625

Players moving in from other regions must pay our registration fee and request a refund from previous region as necessary.

Refunds for our Fall Recreation Season will be paid as follows:

1. A full refund will be paid to those who move out of region or for children who become medically unable to play prior to August 1st. Proof of new address or verification in writing from player’s doctor will be required before refund can be made.
2. All other refunds will be paid based on the date the written request is postmarked:
       _ Prior to June 19 - Full refund of registration fees.
       _ June 19 through June 30 - Deduct $15 from registration fees.
       _ On or after July 1 - No REFUND without Board approval
There are no refunds for the Plus League.

Q: Can I request that my child be placed with friends or a specific coach?
A: No team requests will be taken. Coaches may be able to select an assistant coach.

Q: Are teams coed?
A: No, our Region places players onto teams by sex and age.

See the links on the home page for additional information.

If you need information not included here, please email registrar@ayso57.org or regionalcommissioner@ayso57.org. Please do not email both-it causes duplication of efforts. These are volunteers who will get back to you as soon as they can.

 

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COACHES FAQ'S

Q: How can I become an All-Star coach?
A:
You may find that information on the pdf. Click here for pdf.

Q
: How much time is required?
A:
That depends on the age level you're coaching. Under 6 and under 8 year old players can practice about an hour per week and have one game per Saturday. Under 10 year old players can practice twice per week for about an hour and one game on Saturday. Under 12 and older players can practice twice per week for 1-1/2 hours and one game per Saturday.

Q: I've never coached before. How do I become a coach?
A:
Becoming a coach is very easy. First, just volunteer. AYSO provides the training you'll need and the age group division coordinators will provide you with the players.

Q: Will I have help?
A:
Yes. You'll always have the resources of the region and parents are usually always ready to help out at practices and games.

Q: I know nothing about soccer, how can I coach?
A:
A big part of coaching is having the right attitude and wanting to work with children. AYSO will provide the age specific training you need to coach. We even conduct a clinic for first time and beginning coaches, as well as more advanced sessions. These sessions will be scheduled for July and August. Check the web site for updates

Q: Will my child be on my team?
A:
Yes. We always make sure your child(ren) is(are) on your team.

Q: How do I get a team?
A:
The age group division coordinators will contact you to invite you to coach a team. Once the number of teams is known the coordinators assemble the teams. Based on the AYSO philosophy of balanced teams, all teams in age group divisions under 10 and older have the teams assembled according to the players rating from the previous season. Teams in the under 6 and under 8 age group divisions are divided more by neighborhood. In the under 8 age group we take it one step further and have separate "leagues" for 6 and 7 year olds.

Q: Do I need to be trained or have any special certification?
A: Yes. All coaches are required to attend an AYSO Safe Haven course. We also recommend that coaches attend one of the age specific training sessions to be held in July. In addition, there will be a Super Camp for beginning, intermediate, and advanced coaches the last weekend in August. Check the region 57 website for updates on specific dates and times.

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REFEREES FAQ'S

 

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