The EXTRA Program offers a more advanced level of competition for players who possess the appropriate skills, commitment and abilities. The program offers soccer development opportunities similar to club soccer but maintains the core AYSO philosophies – including a guarantee that they will play at least half of every game. Players are selected through a competitive tryout process.
TRYOUTS
- Click here to register for tryouts (you will need to login to ayso143.org). All players (new and returning) must register to attend tryouts.
- Tryout dates are posted on the region calendar at this link for details.
- Players must try out each year and are open to all age eligible players.
- There are 2 sessions scheduled, please plan to attend both!
COSTS- The cost is slightly higher than the recreational divisions in order to cover the cost of a second uniform and the EXTRA Program participation fee. (There is no Early Bird Discount for EXTRA.)
- EXTRA players must also pay the AYSO Annual Membership Fee ($20), which covers insurance and other resources provided by the national office. It goes directly to them and is non-refundable. (The membership year is 8/1 - 7/31.)
- Teams sometimes elect to buy balls, bags or warm up suits or other items at the players’ expense. There may also be fees for any optional tournaments in which the team participates.
SCHEDULE
- EXTRA teams will not play other Region 143 teams during the Fall season or participate in All Stars.
- There will be some travel involved, but the games are generally in Orange County and Long Beach.
- Games are usually on weekends and there may be games on Sundays
- Season starts at the same time as the Region’s Fall season and usually ends a week after the end of the regular season
- Many teams also participate in tournaments before and after the season
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If you have questions about the EXTRA program:
Read the EXTRA Guidelines here
Contact the EXTRA Coordinator at [email protected]
COACHING
Have an interest in Coaching or Asst. Coaching EXTRA?
Please contact the EXTRA Coordinator at [email protected]