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AYSO Section 11

AYSO EXTRA PROGRAM

Section 11 EXTRA Program

2026 Fall Season

AYSO EXTRA

EXTRA is a try-out based, internal gaming-circuit program that offers players a higher-level opportunity to refine their skills in a more competitive playing environment. Although players are more advanced, the EXTRA program follows the same core values as the other programs and embraces AYSO's six philosophies.

What is AYSO EXTRA?
For those who want to play harder and still be a part of AYSO, EXTRA is perfect! This program gives AYSO athletes a more progressive soccer experience. With the right balance of competition and inclusion, you can feel secure knowing your child is part of a trusted organization and will be given fair playing time.

How are AYSO EXTRA games organized?
Your Region determines the organization of EXTRA play to suit its needs and numbers, but AYSO’s core philosophies are still in place.: selection to teams is based on open and fair evaluations, and the teams are chosen to create a competitive balance.

COACH/ASSISTANT COACH REQUIREMENTS

ALL AYSO coaches and assistant coaches must complete the following:

Be a registered and an approved volunteer for the current program/season (including background check clearance).
Must have completed the AYSO Safe Haven course.
Successfully completed the AYSO/CDC Concussion Awareness course.
Completed the AYSO Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Awareness course.
ALL Coaches must complete the AYSO Live Scan (Fingerprinting) process.
Safe Sport certification must be current/valid.
Be properly trained per the AYSO National Coaching Program Guidelines for the age/skill level of the team they wish to coach.

Below are the required coaching certifications for each age level:

Division	Required Certification
6U	6U Coach
8U	8U Coach
10U	10U Coach
12U	12U Coach
14U	Intermediate Coach
16U/19U	Advanced Coach

** Some certifications may be completed online. **

REFEREE REQUIREMENTS

ALL AYSO referees and assistant referees must meet the following requirements:

Must be a registered and approved volunteer for the current program/season (including background check clearance).
Completed the AYSO Safe Haven course.
Successfully completed the Concussion Awareness course.
Completed the AYSO Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Awareness course.
Safe Sport certification must be current/valid.
Be trained per the AYSO National Referee Program Guidelines for the age/skill level of the match they wish to referee.
ALL Referees must complete the AYSO Live Scan (Fingerprinting) process.
Minimum age requirements:

Below are the general required referee certifications for each age level:

Division	Required Certification
10U	Regional
12U	Regional or Intermediate
14U	Intermediate or Advanced
16U/19U	Advanced or National

** Some certifications may be completed online **

Contact

Coordinator - [email protected]

Tryouts

EXTRA Program teams are formed at the Region level. For teams being formed for Fall 2026, the new School Year matrix will be utilized.

Age Matrix

Division	Birthdate Range
9U	August 1, 2017 - July 31, 2018
10U	August 1, 2016 - July 31, 2017
11U	August 1, 2015 - July 31, 2016
12U	August 1, 2014 - July 31, 2015
13U	August 1, 2013 - July 31, 2014
14U	August 1, 2012 - July 31, 2013

For more information on School Year Change, Click Here

Play Up Considerations: We believe it is in the best interest of players to play in their assigned age division, when available. Teams will be formed based on the matrix provided above and will be regrouped with EXTRA players, chosen through a regional tryout, from their school year, instead of birth year.

• Grandfather clause: Younger 2013 EXTRA players (Aug-Dec 2013) may play up in u14 with RC approval. (Based on tryouts/not guaranteed). Viability of the u13 team should be considered before RC offering play ups into the u14 division.
• A player may play up one division, ONLY if there is not a team offered in their current division in their region and only if the region offers one-year divisions. (Written RC approval needed prior to player being rostered)
• Under no circumstances may a player play up into a u9 division.

There will be no other Play Up Exceptions for the Fall 2026 EXTRA Season. All rosters will be reviewed prior to the start of the Fall Season in order to assure compliance and eligibilty of the team.

Please reach out to your local region for tryout information.

Coaching Area

Each team is permitted up to two (2) certified and approved coaches (Head Coach and Assistant Coach). Both coaches must remain within the designated Coaches' Area throughout the match, regardless of whether the area is marked on the field.

The Coaches' Area is defined as a space that is 1 to 1½ yards behind the touchline and extends 10 yards on either side of the halfway line.

Note: When the Coaches' Area is not marked on the field, coaches should use the center circle as a reference point for positioning.

Pet Policy

Please be aware that pets are NOT allowed at School fields - AT ANY TIME. The presence of pets at any school field, will lead to the revoking of our permits.

While some cities do allow leashed pets at city parks, they are NEVER allowed at the field during a practice or game.

For the safety of ALL our players and volunteers - please leave your pets at home.

AYSO is obligated to observe and respect existing regulations and laws regarding the presence of service animals at our fields. Service animals are defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as only dogs or miniature horses that have been trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability. Other animals, whether wild or domestic, do not qualify as service animals.

COACH ID CARD

All approved Coaches (Head Coach and Assistant Coach) will be issued, a current season, Regional Coach ID card. Coach ID cards along with a completed, pre-printed team lineup card, must be presented to the Referee - prior to the start of each match. Coaches/Assistant Coaches must wear their Coach ID cards, making them easily visible on their upper body, during all matches.

Coaches should contact their Regional Coordinator regarding Coach ID Card issues.

Referees: Please report all incidents via a MatchTrak match report within 12 hours of the conclusion of the match.