*I Coach, They Play, You Cheer*

1. Games are to be canceled by the league, not the coaches.
2. Games are played no matter the weather, with the exception of thunder and lightning which will delay the game for thirty minutes.
3. Parents are not to go on the field during a game unless instructed by the referee or coach as going on the field without permission may lead to your coach getting a yellow card.
4. Parents are not to be on the field at practice unless they are background checked and are a registered volunteer.
5. Dogs are not to be on the inside of the track, they must be on the track, or on the outside of the track
6. Shin guards must be worn at both practices and games or the kid may not be able to participate, they also need to cover the shin guard with a sock.
7. Cleats are not allowed to have a toe cleat, if needed, we can cut the toe cleat off.
8. Any disrespect towards coaches, referees, coaches, and/ or board members could potentially result in your dismissal from the fields.
9. Positivity must be shown towards players.
10. Goals are not to be pulled on, moved, or hung on.
11. During games, parents and spectators are to be on the side of the field behind the marked lines, that also means you cannot be behind the goals.
12. Games may be scheduled during the week occasionally.
13. No jewelry can be worn by players, 
14. A.Y.S.O.’s most important rules and focus are our 6 philosophies:

Everyone Plays - Every player is to play at least half a game before any one person plays a full game.

Balanced Teams - A.Y.S.O. makes new teams based off of player ratings, gender, and age every fall in order to ensure balanced teams.

Open Registration - Any and every child is allowed to play so long as there is room on teams.

Positive Coaching - All coaches are to stay positive during both practices and games towards all players.

Good Sportsmanship - A.Y.S.O. strives to have a friendly environment for our players to enjoy the game of soccer.

Player Development - A.Y.S.O. teaches development over winning , that being said, every individual person/ player develops at a different pace, and needs coaches to understand this and help at each individual pace.

 Playground Soccer   Not Applicable 
6U - 10 Min Halfs      (Min 2 Max 4 Players on pitch)
8U - 20 Min Halfs  (Min 3 Max 5 Players on pitch)
10U - 25 Min Halfs (Min 5 Max 7 Players on pitch)
12U - 30 Min Halfs  (Min 6 Max 9 Players on pitch)
14/15U - 40 Min Halfs  (Min 8 Max 11 Players on pitch)
Half‐time periods shall be a maximum of five minutes as designated by  the referee.