How old does my child have to be to play, and what division will my child be in?

Please review the information below NOTE: Please makes sure you are looking at the correct season and year (MY2024)
AYSO Age Determination Chart Through My2026

I registered my child? Now what?

Please consider volunteering to assist with your child's team. We'd like every team to have a Head Coach, Assistant Coach and Team Parent, along with someone trained to Referee. AYSO provides full training for all of these positions and Mentors are here to assist in your learning.

Are you able to accommodate any special requests?

The board will review requests and provide direction as needed. Special requests can be reviewed on a case by case basis, but may require you to be an active volunteer. 

Why are the names of the divisions different?

AYSO has changed from a school year registration to a birth year registration in order to align with other  American youth soccer program providers interpretation of the U.S. Soccer Player Development Initiatives.

Are the teams co-ed?

All Teams are Coed. Older divisions can be divided depending on the number of registrations. 

What is a training session?

What used to be called a practice is now called a training session

Where are the games and training sessions held?

Field assignments are determined by Washoe County Parks and Recreation. Once we receive our permits for the season, the locations will be updated.

Can I bring my pet to training sessions and games?

No. Due to child safety, animals are NOT allowed at any AYSO function (this is also a Washoe County Parks and Recreation policy). Anyone who brings an animal to any AYSO function will be asked to remove the animal from the area. If the animal is not removed, the event will be stopped. Let’s keep the fields safe for all of us and keep our furry friends at home.
 
Service animals are permitted only as required by laws and regulations. Per ADA: “In situations where it is not obvious that the dog is a service animal, staff may ask only two specific questions: (1) is the dog a service animal required because of a disability? and (2) what work or task has the dog been trained to perform? Staff are not allowed to request any documentation for the dog, require that the dog demonstrate its task, or inquire about the nature of the person’s disability.
“The ADA does not require covered entities to modify policies, practices, or procedures if it would ‘fundamentally alter’ the nature of the goods, services, programs, or activities provided to the public. Nor does it overrule legitimate safety requirements. If admitting service animals would fundamentally alter the nature of a service or program, service animals may be prohibited. In addition, if a particular service animal is out of control and the handler does not take effective action to control it, or if it is not housebroken, that animal may be excluded.”

When will I know the training sessions and game schedules?

You will have the chance to meet your coach and other team members at the parent meeting (you will receive an email once that meeting is scheduled). At that time you can work together to come up with days and times that work for your training sessions.  Being that the coach is volunteering his or her time the ultimate training session schedule is up to them!

The game schedule is created after all the teams have been formed and all the teams have coaches.  We have many coaches who coach in more than one division as well as referee for the older divisions, so it is a complicated matter to make sure that all coaches and referees can be at all assigned games.  We try to have the game schedule completed in the first week of training sessions.  As soon as the schedule is created it will be posted on this website and on our Facebook page.

How often are practices and games?

Practices are held 1-2 times a week for 6U and 8U, twice a week for the older divisions. Times will be determined by the coaches.
Games are usually held on Saturdays with makeup games during the week (as needed).
Games and practices will be held at the North Valleys Regional Sports Complex.
Game fields for some in the older divisions may be different due to traveling.

Do I need to participate in fundraising?

Yes! We encourage all of our members to participate in fundraising. Funds raised go towards park fees and allow us to upgrade equipment as needed. We also use it to keep registration costs low. 

I would like to volunteer.  How do I sign up?

We are an all volunteer, non profit organization and your help is greatly appreciated.  We need coaches and refs but we also need board members, division coordinators, special event coordinators, uniform and equipment managers, etc...  It is very easy and incredibly rewarding to volunteer! If you are interested in volunteering for any position, please email [email protected].

You can sign up to volunteer by logging in to your account and clicking on the  Volunteer tab >> and then clicking on Find Volunteer Roles. 
Select the program, division, and role that you wish to sign up for, hit Next, and enter all required information.
Once you are a volunteer, the role will display in your account. 

What equipment does my child need to play?

Soccer has limited equipment requirements.

AYSO Region 710 provides:
     -Shirts, Socks, Shorts
     -Field equipment, such as goals, nets, and flags

Families provide:
     -Soccer Ball (Size depending on division - your coach will confirm)
     -Water Bottle
     -Shin guards (mandatory during practice and games; must be completely covered by socks).
     -Regulation soccer shoes, gym shoes, or sneaker (with or without cleats) are permissible in all AYSO competitions, subject to the referee's approval regarding     their safety.
     -It is helpful to have an extra pair of socks for training sessions.

What is the Proper Dress for Players?

-Uniforms, shin guards, and shoes as described above
-Players shall not be allowed to practice or participate in any game with any type of cast or splint. Removal of any type of cast or split at the field or surrounding area in order to participate shall disqualify the player from practice or game participation.
-Players shall not wear anything that is dangerous to either themselves or other players.

I'd like more information regarding Heads Up Concussion in Youth Sports.

Please click here to be directed to the flyer from our national offices.

What’s the Board doing?

The board is comprised of a very small group of people who are dedicated to make the season as successful as possible. We are not paid for our service and most of us have Full-Time jobs. Please be kind and share any feedback and/or concerns at our Monthly Meeting. 

With regards to the season, after registration closes your AYSO 710 Board begins the process of putting the teams together based on a computer algorithm that makes the teams balanced. Once this is completed, coaches are notified and they will outreach their teams to gather uniform sizes and to share practice information. The board will order uniforms and give them to the coaches (aim is to have them provided before the first game).

If you have any questions/concerns about the board or this process, please know that all are welcome at our board meetings and we are always looking for more members to assist in the seasons. Please see the calendar details and if you would like to volunteer, please email [email protected].

When do the coaches get their teams?

Coaches should expect to receive their team rosters prior to meeting the families for the first time. 

When do the players get called?

The coaches will call/email the players prior to scheduled practices and will give you all the information you will need in regards to practice times and location. Each coach sets his/her own practice days and time. 

The practice fields are located at North Valleys Regional Sports Complex.  Finalized field locations will be available when we receive our permits from Washoe County Parks and Recreation.

What happens if practice is scheduled for a day that my child is not available to practice?

If there are certain days/times that your child is not available to practice, the best thing you can do is to volunteer to coach. Coaches determine the dates and times of practices. 

Can I receive a refund?

Refund requests must be submitted in writing to [email protected].  NOTE: The AYSO National Player Fee of $25.00 is non-refundable. 

• No refund requests will be honored after July 31st, 2024
• All refund requests can take between two to eight weeks to process

Is late registration available?

Late registration may occur. Those interested may register online at www.ayso710.org.  Your child will be placed on a team as long as space is available up through the beginning of the season. 

Please Remember…

AYSO is a parent-based volunteer organization established to provide a positive experience for our children. Go to the games. Learn the rules. Above all, be tolerant of the children’s coaches and referees mistakes and weaknesses.  If you would like to help out, please send a message to [email protected]

More Questions?  Please see our "Contact Us" page.