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Core Registration

AYSO (24-25)

Our Core and Playground programs are the foundation for all the fun, excitement and learning that happens on the fields.

AYSO is best known for our Core program – it’s where the large majority of kids fall in love with soccer and make memories that will last a lifetime.

For Playground (3 and 4 year olds): Trainer led program with pods of 8-12 kids. 3 and 4 year olds not yet in kindergarten have different social and physical needs. To accommodate then, we have a 45 minute program with trainers. Parents are certainly encouraged to positively contribute to their child's experience as they learn basic movement and social skills.
For 6U (5 years old / kindergarten): The 6U divisions will be a once a week hour run trainer run program. There will be pods of 12 kids working with one trainer for the first half hour and then split off into games for the last 30 minutes. We will still need a "team manager/parent volunteer" for each team to just help out with the scrimmage part.
For 7U (6 years old / first grade): Same format as 6U, just a different timeslot.
For 8U: The 8U division is a once a week, 90 minute program that will utilize the "Master Coach" program we have been using this current season. Parent coaches will still be needed but the trainers will be assisting in the process.
For 10U: The 10U division will have a Saturday practice (90 minutes) which utilizes the "Master Coach" model, a coach run practice (60 mins) during the week (Mon or Tues) and a game on Sunday afternoon (anywhere from 12-5pm).
For 12U: Parents coaches lead the practice and game activities.
For 14U: Parents coaches lead the practice and game activities.
For 18U: Parents coaches lead the practice and game activities.

Registration will be closing on Sunday August 25th so we can properly make teams.

In-Town vs. Travel

Because of the size of our program, we are generally able to provide in-town programs with only our own players from Kindergarten through Second Grade. As the kids get older and the teams get bigger it becomes necessary to play against other local Westchester AYSO programs like Armonk, Chappaqua, Pleasantville, Ossining, etc. From time to time we also play against non-AYSO programs like Yonkers.

Everyone Plays

Here in AYSO, Everyone Plays means that no kid spends their soccer experience sitting on the bench. Every kid plays at least half of every game.

Balanced Teams

Also, teams are put together in a way that makes playing soccer about the experience, not wins or losses. It’s not about blowing out another team with an unbelievable score; it’s about sportsmanship and learning to be the best possible team mate and opponent. Developing players is what we’re about, because soccer skills and life skills go hand in hand. AYSO’s main purpose is to get kids on the field, provide them with good coaches, and teach them to play soccer.

Core requires a lot of certified Coaches and Referee volunteers. In addition, our region is completely organized by a volunteer Board.

As usual we will need some parents to step up and help out. We are always looking for division coordinators whose job it is to help make teams and get communications out to the parents. It will be a lot less work now that practices will be handled by the trainers.

As you can imagine, running things requires a lot of teamwork and all help - large or small - is appreciated.

14U - Girls

Registration closes on 11/22/2024 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 09/07/2024 to 06/15/2025
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$131.25

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Core

Our core program is the foundation for all the fun, excitement and learning that happens on the fields.

AYSO is best known for our core program – it’s where the large majority of kids fall in love with soccer and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade: All programming occurs on Saturday morning.

Third through 12th Grade: Games are played on Sundays, with practices at the discretion of the coach. The most common practice times are Thursday night, Friday night and Saturday morning.

In-Town vs. Travel
Because of the size of our program, we are generally able to provide in-town programs with only our own players from Kindergarten through Fourth Grade. As the kids get older and the teams get bigger it becomes necessary to play against other Westchester AYSO cities like Armonk, Chappaqua, Pleasantville, Ossining, etc.

Everyone Plays
Here in AYSO, Everyone Plays means that no kid spends their soccer experience sitting on the bench. Every kid plays at least half of every game.

Balanced Teams
Also, teams are put together in a way that makes playing soccer about the experience, not wins or losses. It’s not about blowing out another team with an unbelievable score; it’s about sportsmanship and learning to be the best possible team mate and opponent. Developing players is what we’re about, because soccer skills and life skills go hand in hand. AYSO’s main purpose is to get kids on the field, provide them with good coaches, and teach them to play soccer.

Core requires a lot of certified Coaches and Referee volunteers. In addition, our region is completely organized by a volunteer Board.

As you can imagine, running things requires a lot of team work and all help - large or small - is appreciated.

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About Core

The Full Season consists of Fall & Spring:

- Fall runs from September – November
- Spring runs from April – June.
- We host full season (Fall & Spring) registration and a Spring-only registration.
- Teams are formed for an 8-game Fall and an 8-game Spring season.

Registration for the Fall season takes place in the Spring with the first registration date being referred to as the Early Bird registration. All players registering at the Early Bird registration receive a discount. To receive the discount, you must register online and in advance of the deadline.

Certain other programs such as our AYSO Player Development Academy are additional and only available to Core players.

Each team has a registered volunteer coach(es) (generally, parent(s)) who are age appropriately train and certified. Training required to obtain certification is provided at no cost.

Benefits of Core

Safe, Fair, Fun
Child First – Child Focused
Child / Player Development as a person and soccer player
Local Mt. Pleasant fields (U5 to U8) – No traveling required to play
Westchester County Fields (U10, U12, U14 & U19) – Play home and away against other Westchester towns
Coaches are age specific trained & certified
No cost for training
No referee fees for the games
Fall and Spring seasons
Emphasis on AYSO’s six philosophies
General liability insurance for volunteers
Accident insurance for players and volunteers
Established infrastructure already in place