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REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!
2021 FALL SOCCER SEASON FOR BOYS AND GIRLS AGES 3-19**

ONLINE REGISTRATION
www.ayso969.org

COST
CORE (AGES 5-18): $50 (EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION - Open NOW!) / $65 (REGULAR REGISTRATION - STARTS JUNE 24). Uniforms* are NOT included. An "AYSO Core Kit" needs to be ordered by 8/20/21 to arrive by the first game.

PLAYGROUND (AGES 3-5): $35- Snack & T-Shirt included. An "AYSO Playground Kit" can also be purchased at soccer.com if you want.

VIP (Very Important Players): $30- Jersey included.

*A Core Kit will cost about $33 with standard shipping to your home. They consist of 2 jerseys (1 home/red & 1 away/blue), blue shorts, and red socks. A Playground jersey is $9.12 plus shipping & taxes. When signing up for this free account and ordering a uniform, you will become a "Gold Member" for discounts on other items on their website. We have "Fan Wear" you could browse through, or perhaps you may want shin guards, soccer ball, soccer cleats, water bottles, or more. Steps to start:

1) Go to soccer.com in your browser.
2) Click the 3 lines on the left side for the menu bar to sign in and create your account. Using the same log in info as our website is suggested.
3) Now, from that menu, click on "Team Stores" and search "AYSO Region 969" to find our collections. Select your kit and enter your name.
4) Continue to select the sizes for each item for your player and checkout. Please allow 2 weeks for orders to be delivered.
5) Additional discount codes: Free shipping on orders over $99 SHIPAT99, Cleats and Shoes Ship Free SHIPFW, Fan Jerseys Ship Free MYTEAM, Free Shipping on all Goal Keeper Gloves GLOVES.

**Registration has been broken into each age and gender to start. The actual divisions will be separated to get the most teams possible within our guidelines, so the divisions may end up being coed and with multiple birthyears. Also, we will have a "Field Expo" for players to practice before they are placed on teams and also to allow your Regional Board to better balance the teams. (Balanced Teams is 1 of 6 philosophies of AYSO)

WHAT'S NEXT?
Look out for your registration confirmation email. We hope to see you at our Complex Cleanup and our Season Kickoff Cookout Party events! Like and follow us on Facebook (fb.com/ayso969) for updates! Let's have a great season!

QUESTIONS? CONCERNS?
Please email the AYSO Region 969 Registrar (Kristin Rossiter): [email protected] or the AYSO Region 969 Board at [email protected] Thanks!

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COMMON Q&A

Do I need to get a new uniform?
If you have the AYSO Core Kit from www.soccer.com, then you do not need to purchase another one. However, you will be required to do so is if the uniform:
* Does not fit,
* Lost or stained
* You would like to have an extra jersey, shorts, or socks.

Can I purchase socks or shorts?
Yes we will be selling extra shorts and socks out of the concession stand that are mostly black. These are great for practices or non-picture days.

How can I get involved?
We have many ways to get involved with AYSO. We have training for coaches, referees, and board members. If interested, email [email protected] for more info. If you feel you can't commit to those roles, we have several other regional options: pick up trash, bathroom upkeep, mark fields, mow fields, concession stand, or organization of storage areas. You could also help your team by bringing snacks, organizing an end of season party, or possibly a thank you card for your coach.

When will practice start?
We want all registered players to come to the fields starting 8/23. Wear practice clothes, shin guards (required), cleats, water, and enthusiasm to play!

When will my coach contact me?
By August 30th.

When is the first day of games?
September 4th

Why is birth year registration going into effect for all levels of play and all age groups?
Having players train and play according to their age and developmental stage supports the objectives of the small sided standards by focusing on the physiological and developmental needs of the player. This change is meant to better safeguard the development of youth players at all ages and levels.

Don't you realize that you're breaking up my existing team?
U.S. Soccer recognizes that making these changes can impact existing teams in the short-term. However, players joining and leaving teams is something that already happens regularly throughout the country. There are a variety of factors that require teams to evolve and adapt including players maturity rates, moving away, focusing on new interests or their soccer abilities differentiating from their peers. Again, both small sided standards and birth year registration support the development of the individual player as a priority over a team success.

If I have a questions, who do I call or email?
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 405-741-2976