Player Registration and Eligibility

• Coaches will notify players of their practice  times in late July or early August
• Practices may start August 1st, games start the second week of September through November
•  No player may practice or play until they are officially registered

Team Balancing and Formation

• Players will be placed on teams according to their selected preference when possible
• Teams will be formed by eayso (AYSO's official team balancing software). Criteria is based on ability - if determinable, age, location, and experience.
• Special placement of players on a team will be limited to the head coach's child only.
• Wait-listed players will be placed on teams on a space available basis.

General Protocol for Coaches, Parents and Spectators

• Coaches must confine themselves to an area 10 yards on each side of the halfway line and 3 yards back from the touchline
• Spectators must remain 5 yards back of the touchline. Verbal abuse and excess yelling will not be tolerated
• Use of alcohol, tobacco, e-cigarettes, profanity, negative language, or any type of verbal abuse towards coaches, referees, or players are totally prohibited
• With the exception of the Under 6 age division, there will be no coaching from the sidelines during games by the coaches or spectators
• Coaches should use half-time for positive coaching
• Spectators are urged to use words of encouragement throughout the game
• Coaches and spectators are expected to present a healthy environment for players by refraining from using alcohol, tobacco, e-cigarettes,  profanity or negative language during practices and games or in the vicinity of soccer fields
• Coaches will be held responsible for the behavior of their player's parents and spectators
• Coaches will be supplied with an AYSO coach shirt to be worn at all games.

General Protocol for Games

• Reference "Return to Play" guidelines
• Certified referees may not always be available for the lower age divisions. In such cases it may become necessary for the coaches to referee the games. It is recommended that the coaches each referee one half of the game (thus one referee at a time). While refereeing, coaches should refrain from doing any coaching.
• If certified referees are not available to act as assistant referees, each team should supply a linesman, who should not call any fouls or offside infractions
• A referee may terminate a game that, in his/her opinion is not taking place in an environment suitable for the players or volunteers.
• If one team is short players, the opposing team must play with an equal number of players. In such cases, it may become necessary for one team to "loan" players to the short team in order to meet the minimum requirement that each player play at least two quarters.

• Note: In divisions 12U and above, a game cannot be played unless both teams field at least 7 players at the start of the game
  
  Equipment and Uniforms

•  Players are required to practice and play with appropriate shin guards. Shoes with metal cleats are not appropriate and will not be allowed
• Players shall not be allowed to practice or play in any game with any type of cast or splint
• Players shall not wear anything which is dangerous to either themselves or other players, including jewelry.
• Players must wear a matching uniform consisting of jersey, shorts and socks which completely cover the shin guards during the games

Practice Sessions 

• Practice sessions shall be limited to 2 days per week. See each age division for maximum duration of each session