TRI COUNTY AYSO REGION 1298
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
VIP PROGRAM
The AYSO VIP (Very Important Players) Program provides a quality soccer experience for children and adults whose physical or mental disabilities make it difficult to successfully participate on mainstream teams. VIP players may include: blind or visually impaired, amputees or with conditions that impair mobility, mentally or emotionally challenged, autistic, down syndrome, cerebral palsy.
VIP Goals: These players are Very Important Players in AYSO. We recognize that all people need to feel a sense of belonging and acceptance. The VIP Program offers that acceptance and carries our philosophy of Everyone Plays® to new heights – giving everyone a chance to play.
Unfortunately, Tri County AYSO does not currently have a VIP program but we do believe strongly in the foundation of this program and encourage you to participate in the program in Grant, MI, or Cedar Springs, MI
For more information: Contact Grant VIP Administrator
For more information: Contact Cedar Springs AYSO at [email protected]
PLAYGROUND PROGRAM (3-YEARS-OLD)
Playground is a unique program designed to develop children by focusing on improving a child’s Fundamental Motor Skills (FMS) in a fun, parent participatory atmosphere utilizing age appropriate activities and storybook adventures. It is a 6- week Soccer based skills Development Program for players age 3 -5 who would like to have fun in a soccer environment. This program was designed by child development and soccer experts to give your child a foundation for sports success. Your player will hop, skip, jump, run, throw, balance, kick… and play. Each player needs a parent or adult helper…. But, don’t worry you’ll have fun!
SCHOOLYARD PROGRAM 5U (4-YEARS-OLD)
The Schoolyard program is designed to be developmental, teaching kids the fundamentals of soccer in a fun and encouraging environment. Play will be Jamboree style with 9-10 players on each co-ed team. Activities are typically broken up into 5 minute segments and games are 4v4 with no goal keepers. Parents are encouraged to participate! Shin guards and a size 3 ball are recommended, a team jersey will be provided.
6U (AGES 6 AND UNDER)
Co-ed teams will play 3v3 with no goal keeper. Teams will practice once per week with a game on Saturday. Games will be played against other Tri County teams and no travel is required. The game will consist of four 5 minute periods with a 5 to 10 minute half time. Shin guards are required and a size 3 ball recommended, a full uniform will be provided.
8U (AGES 7/8)
Co-ed teams will play 3v3 with no goal keeper. Teams will practice once per week with a game on Saturday. Games will be played against other Tri County teams and no travel is required. The game will consist of four 10 minute periods and a 5 to 10 minute half time. Shin guards are required and a size 3 ball recommended, a full uniform will be provided.
10U (AGES 9/10)
Girls or boys teams, no co-ed. Teams will practice two nights per week with a game on Saturday. Games will be 7v7 with a goal keeper and referees. Games will be played against other teams from the area and will require some travel. The game will consist of four 12.5 minute periods and a 5 to 10 minute half time. Shin guards are required and a size 4 ball recommended, a full uniform will be provided.
12U (AGES 11/12)
Girls or boys teams, no co-ed. Teams will practice two nights per week with a game on Saturday. Games will be 9v9 with a goal keeper and referees. Games will be played against other teams from the area and will require some travel. The game will consist of four 15 minute periods and a 5-10 minute half time. Shin guards are required and a size 4 ball recommended, a full uniform will be provided. Home games are played at Tri County High School.
14U (AGES 13/14)
Coed teams. These teams will practice two nights per week with a game on Saturday. Games will be 11v11 with a goal keeper and referees. Games will be played against other teams from the area and will require some travel. The games consist of four 17.5 minute periods and a 5-10 minute half time. Shin guards are required and a size 5 ball recommended, a full uniform will be provided. Home games are played at Tri County High School.