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Season Length |
The season runs from September until the middle of November |
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Time Commitment |
1-2 weekly 60-minute practices (depending on coach's schedule) and weekly Saturday games lasting approximately 55 minutes. |
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Equipment |
Each player will be given a uniform which consists of a jersey, shorts and socks.
* Players must provide soccer cleats, shin guards and a Size 3 soccer ball.
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Volunteer Requirements |
All volunteers must be registered AYSO Volunteers.
All coaches must also be Safe Haven Certified. which includes Safe Sport, CDC Concussion Awareness, and Cardiac Arrest Awareness.
* AYSO provides all training.
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Coach Certification |
8U Coach |
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Game Format | The game is played on a small field in a 6 v 6 format with no goalkeeper
Two 25-minute halves, with a quarter break halfway through each half.
Substitutions are done at each quarter break.
Each player is required to play at least 75% of each game (3 of 4 quarters). |
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Team Formation |
The teams are formed with the intent of allowing the children to play with their friends and other children from their school. There is a maximum of eight players per team roster.
Please place special requests on the registration form. We try very hard to meet all requests. |