AYSO Section 11

Fall Season

** Section 11 - 16U/19U Program **

2024 Fall Season

Season Begins - September 7

Season Ends - October 26

Roster Freeze Date: 10/1
*** Silent Weekend: 10/3-10/6 ***

Spring Season

** Section 11 - 16U/19U Program **

2025 Spring Season

Season Begins - March 1

Season Ends - May 10

** Spring Blackout/No Play Weekends: 3/27-3/30 (EXPO) and 4/19-4/20 (Easter)
*** Silent Weekend: 4/3-4/6 ***

General Information/Reminders

Age Group	Max Roster	Min Play Time	Match	Min Players	Ball Size	Heading	Keeper Punt	Build Out Line
16U	18	50%	11v11	7	5	Allowed	Allowed	No
19U	22	50%	11v11	7	5	Allowed	Allowed	No

REMINDERS:

All coaches and assistant coaches MUST have a current season, Region issued, Coach Photo ID Card.
Coach/Assistant Coach Photo ID Cards must be worn and remain visible at all times.
Current season player ID cards ARE required for EVERY matches.
All players must be fully registered with AYSO and rostered for the current season.
Coaches and assistant coaches must be fully registered with AYSO, approved and rostered for the current season.
All coaches and assistant coaches must meet the certification requirements as outlined per the AYSO National Coaching Program Guidelines.
Guest players are NOT allowed.
Coaches are required to have in their possession, AT ALL TIMES, each players current season Medical Release Form (hard copy).
Home team (listed first on the schedule) chooses side of field to occupy and if uniform color conflicts, home team to change uniform color.
PRE-PRINTED (AYSO registration generated) lineup cards are REQUIRED for ALL matches.
- Handwritten players may not participate.
- Coach/Assistant Coach ID Card must match printed coach names on lineup card.
Coaches must report match scores within 24 hours of the conclusion of the match.
Pets (i.e. dogs) are never allowed at AYSO games or practices.
Failure of a Coach and/or Assistant Coach to produce a valid Coach ID card and/or pre-printed lineup card at team check in, may result in disciplinary action/team sanctions.

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 Information

Contacts:
Coordinator - [email protected]
Coach Admin - [email protected]
Referee Admin - [email protected]

16U/19U Guidelines

Coaching Area

Each team is allowed up-to two (2) certified and approved Coaches (i.e. Head Coach and Assistant Coach). Both Coaches must stay within the Coaches' Area during the match, REGARDLESS of whether the area is marked on the field. This area is defined as a space 1-1½ yards back from the touch line and extends 10 yards either side of the halfway line.

(Coaches should use the center circle as a guide when the coaching area is not marked.)

Pet Policy Reminder

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.