AMERICAN YOUTH SOCCER ORGANIZATION is child-first and child focused. We are a soccer organization with happy, healthy kids as our passion. Every decision, every rule and every program has "what's good for kids" as its basis. Every girl and boy stepping on a soccer field for the first time can have fun. AYSO's child-first approach also makes it one of the finest player development programs. Everybody likes to win, but developing successful players and people is what's fundamental in AYSO.

With children's natural joy in running and kicking, soccer builds on these two skills and adds in techniques to control the ball and work as a team. It also encourages creative decision making and strategic thinking. And it's a fast game that keeps each player moving the entire time. In AYSO there's no spending the game on the bench! 

AYSO has age appropriate small-sided games. A full size soccer team has 11 players on the field. But smaller-sided teams for younger children allow more touches on the ball and a more successful soccer learning environment. 

AYSO small-sided games emulate classic "street soccer" where children of many skill levels choose up teams and play together for a fun neighborhood game. This is a similar environment to where many of the greatest soccer players in the world developed their skills. Small-sided games continue as excellent development 

Please use your pre-printed form, if you received one in the mail. You may download a form here, print and sign 2 copies. Parents in our youngest group, Under 5, must also complete a volunteer form and provide a copy of your driver's license or other suitable id. (This is requested of all volunteers to ensure our program complies with AYSO Safe Haven Program. To ensure the safety of both children and volunteers, each volunteer who interacts with youth participants on the field is also required to take a short in-person or online training session called Safe Haven®. It focuses on safety and appropriate behavior with children as well as other on-field issues. Agreeing to a background check is also required for each volunteer.)

• Fees: $105 for one player, $100 for each additional player in same family household. Make check payable to Pacifica AYSO
• You may mail or drop off your registration at 936 Lincoln Place, Pacifica CA 94044.  There is a drop off box at the front door.

• Proof of age* is required if the player did not participate in Pacifica in 2011. Photocopy of birth certificate or similar.
• Players in age groups U12 and older must also provide a small photo* (head shot only) suitable for a player id card. 

*Your registration is not complete without these items.

Sign ups will close June 10. No tryouts needed - registration is open to all.  Practices begin in late August and games are held September-November. Our league is open to all boys and girls in Pacifica, ages 5 - 18

SPECIAL INFORMATION ABOUT U5 PROGRAM

Whew - I've registered! Now What Happens?

Thank you for your support and understanding by keeping your family pets at home during your children's sporting events. The terms of our using local fields require us to enforce a no dogs policy.  

Tryouts for AYSO EXTRA 

May 22 - U14 players
May 23. - makeup session for other age groups.

Location: Crestmoor Field, San Bruno beginning at 5PM, but players should come early to check-in.
[click for map]251 Courtland Drive, (across from San Bruno Chinese Church)

Walk in evaluation for players new to the U12 division (or any other new player aged 10 and up who have never been evaluated.) This is not a try out, just an evaluation of ball handling skills so we can ensure our teams are evenly balanced. Drop by anytime  6pm - 8pm.

American Youth Soccer Organization is completely run by volunteers. In order for our Pacifica Region to succeed, everyone needs to help out. Please consider helping in one of these areas and sign up during the registration event. 

• Coach (AYSO provides all training – in fact, it is required to attend a training clinic). If you sign up to volunteer by April 30 and coach U6-U19 during our fall 2012 season, you will qualify for a free AYSO coach’s jacket.
• Referee (AYSO provides training and uniform)
• Board Member – 2 – 4 hours a month.  

2012 Available Positions:

• Under 8 Girls Division Coordinator
  
• Auditor
  
• Field and Equipment Coordinator 
  
• Assistant Regional Referee Administrator
  
• Sponsor/Volunteer Coordinator
  

Click on the link below to sign up or for more information, prices and location
Week July 16th - 20th http://www.uksocca.com/Online/A5D.php?CID=73940441&wl=0  
Week of Aug 13th - 17th http://www.uksocca.com/Online/A5D.php?CID=82940441&wl= 

For information on hosting a visiting UK International Summer Camp coach while they are in our area this summer, please contact:Amy Fowler - Assistant Regional Director
UK International Soccer Camps
PO Box 1838
Redlands, CA 92373
amy.fowler@uksocca.com