General FAQs
How Can I Register My Child to Play AYSO?
Registration for the Fall 2006 Season of Sunnyvale AYSO is closed.
Email our registrar, Scott Davidson
with any questions.
What is the refund policy in case I need to withdraw my child?
Requests received:
- Prior to August 1: Full refund.
- Prior to first game of the season: $60
All requests for refunds must be submitted in writing to the treasurer or registrar.
No refunds will be given once the season begins.
When is the season?
The season begins the first weekend after the Labor Day Weekend
(September 11th this year) and ends two weekends prior to Thanksgiving
Weekend. For U12/U14, a regional tournament is played the weekend
prior to Thanksgiving. Normally, except for U6, team practices will
begin two to three weeks prior to the first game.
Where are games normally played?
- U6 games are at the same time each Saturday at Ortega Park.
- U7-U10 play on Saturdays in Sunnyvale.
- U12 to U14 play on Saturdays in Sunnyvale and surrounding cities as they interlock with other regions.
- U16 and U19 play on Sunday afternoons in Sunnyvale and other cities between here and Portola Valley.
Can a player switch teams?
In most cases, the answer is no. However, for any player issues, please contact
your division coordinator.
Coaches FAQs
When do we get roster information?
Team rosters will be available online to coaches the first or second week of August
and to parents a week before the first game.
When do we normally start practices?
Normally, coaches start practice two to three weeks prior to the first game.
Since many people are on vacation, you may have to be flexible on starting
your practices. Also, if you are comfortable with your assistant coach, he
or she could run the practices in your absence.
When is the first game?
The season starts the first Saturday after Labor Day.
How many practices per week do you recommend?
For the U6 division, you will hold a practice for a half hour before your Saturday game.
U8 practice once during the week for an hour, and U10 practices once or twice per week
for an hour. U12 and above will typically practice twice during the week. The practices
are a little longer, probably closer to 1.5 hours.
How do we arrange for a practice field?
During the fall, AYSO has permits for most fields in Sunnyvale. At the coaches meeting,
you can verify the fields available for practice. As a coach, you decide the field to practice on.
You do not need a lined field to practice. For U10 and below, the focus should be on
teaching proper technique vs. tactics. Therefore, a lined field is not required for practice.
If there is more than one team using a lines-field, please use only half of the field for
practice.
How do I get a login for the coaches section of the Region 44 AYSO website?
You would select the "Need a Username/Password?" link on this page page
on the Region 44 Web Site. Just follow the instructions to obtain the password. If
you have any issues with accessing the Member Section, please contact your
Division Coordinator or the Regional Coach Administrator.
Do I need to sign up for the coaching clinics?
Yes. However, if you haven't signed up, we won't turn you away. By signing up for
the clinic, we have a better idea on the number of instructors, teaching materials,
and other materials required for the course.
What do I need to bring to the coaching clinics?
The coaching clinics consist of lecture, demonstration, and participation. You will
be both indoor and outdoors. To be safe, please bring sun care, water and exercise
shoes. You should be prepared for some exercise (i.e. simulating drills).
Can I coach two teams?
If one of the teams in an U6 team, you can coach two teams. You may need a little help
from your assistant coaches, but you should be able to survive the season.
Do I need to get fingerprinted to coach in AYSO?
No. We are no longer requiring fingerprinting.
Do I pick my assistant coach or is someone who signed up assigned?
During registration, we request volunteers for head coach, assistant coach, team
parent, etc. When putting together the teams, we put head and assistant coaches
together based upon the registration forms.
I signed up to be an assistant coach, not a head coach. Does this stuff still apply to me?
Yes. As an assistant coach, you will need to fill in for the head coach if he misses a
practice or game. Also, in the higher age groups, the head coach relies more on the
assistant to help with the drills during practice.
How many players will be on a team and how many will do we field for a game?
In U6, there will be three players on the field.
In U7, there will be five players on the field.
In U8, there will be seven players on the field.
In U10, there will be nine players on the field.
In U12, there will be nine players on the field.
In U14 and above, there will be eleven players on the field.
Roster size is usually dependent on the number of coaches and
players available.
In U6, there will be 9 to 10 players per team.
In U7, there will be 7 to 8 players per team.
In U8, there will be 9 to 10 players per team.
In U10, there will be 11 to 12 players per team.
In U12, there will be 14 to 15 players per team.
In U14, there will be 14 to 15 players per team.
In U16, there will be 14 to 15 players per team.
I'm just planning my initial parents meeting and noted the online handbook is outdated.
Will someone be updating this for the current year?
Although the current handbook is dated 1999, most of the information is still applicable
(except for the calendar, board members, budget, and sponsors). Any of the time
dependent information should be available on the web site.
I was not able to attend our training sessions, but would like to get trained.
Any possibility of attending a training with another region?
Yes, you may attend any local AYSO Region which is providing training for coaches.
You can check under Links >> Neighbor Regions to view the web sites of local
regions.
I'm an assistant coach, and as of yet, I haven't been contacted by the head coach. What should I do?
With the end of summer, some people have been on vacation. If you don't hear from
your head coach by the 22nd of August, please notify your division coordinator.
What fields can we practice on?
The City of Sunnyvale sponsors AYSO and issues permits for our practices fields.
Here's the list of the fields we are permitted to practice on:
AYSO Practice Fields, Mon-Fri, 4pm-8pm
- Cumberland
- Hollenbeck/Challenger
- Las Palmas (No Tuesdays)
- Nimitz
- Ponderosa
- West Valley
- Panama
- Raynor
You can practice on other fields. However, if you practice at other locations, the
organization that has permits to practice there may ask you to leave.
How do I get in to the goal tubes?
The combination lock code for this year is "2006".
If two teams have similar colors, what team needs to change their shirts?
In most cases, this should not be an issue because no two teams should have similar
colors. For the older age groups that may play in tournaments or against teams from
other regions, the home team should change their uniforms. As a good practice, you
should bring your pennies to the game at all times.
How do we do corner kicks for U8 ? Do they take them from the corner?
Yes, U8 players take corner kicks from the corner.
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