We're excited to announce we'll be back on the field this fall with a modified COVID-friendly format...
2020 FALL SOCCER SKILLS CLINICS
Dates: The program will run for 8 weeks from 9/28 - 11/20
Location: Harbour View
Program Registration Fee*: $160
*The AYSO Player Membership Fee is an additional $20 NON-REFUNDABLE fee that goes directly to the AYSO National Office. It covers insurance and other resources. It is charged once per membership year, which runs 8/1 - 7/31.
Format: Each player will attend one session per week and train with professional coaches from South Coast Soccer Academy. Players will be assigned to a small training group by division (based on birth year). All players will receive a program t-shirt.
FALL SOCCER Q&A
Q: HOW DO I KNOW WHEN OUR CLINIC IS?
A: Emails went out with players assigned clinics on 9/24. If you didn't receive it, please log into your account and you'll see what "team" your player is assigned to. The "team" name indicates your schedule. For example 12B-B TUE 6:45 PM means, 12U Boys (group B) is on Tuesdays at 6:45 pm.
Q: WHAT ABOUT GAMES?
A: At this time, we are not permitted to play games per state/local guidelines. However, we will remain flexible and, if the restrictions change during the course of the session, we will be putting together opportunities for game play on Saturdays in a Jamboree-style format (aka pick-up games).
Q: HOW DO WE SIGN UP?
A: If you're already registered for Fall Soccer, you don't need to do anything else. You're good to go! If you haven't yet registered, registration will remain open through Friday 9/25 or until maximum capacity is reached.
Q: WHAT IF I NEED TO CANCEL?
A: If you're no longer able to participate, you must cancel by 9/25. Please visit our REFUNDS page for refund information and to complete the cancellation form. The form needs to be completed as part of the cancellation process, even if you've already notified the Registrar that you wish to drop. This is our official record and will be used when issuing refunds.
Q: WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE CLINICS?
A: All players eligible (by birth year) to play in 6U (2015) -18U (2002) may participate.
Q: IS THERE GOING TO BE PLAYGROUND AND SCHOOLYARD?
A: Unfortunately, we will not be able to offer the Playground or Schoolyard programs this fall because it is just too difficult to manage and maintain the social distancing requirements with our youngest players (2016-2017). These programs will be offered next spring. Your fall enrollment will be cancelled and refunded.
Q: MY SCHOOLYARD PLAYER IS 5 OR TURNING 5 THIS YEAR, CAN HE/SHE PARTICIPATE?
A: Yes, if your player was born in 2015, he/she will automatically be transferred to the 6U division and enrolled in the skills clinic. If you no longer wish to participate, please see the how-to-cancel question above.
Q: GIVEN COVID-19, WHAT PRECAUTIONS ARE YOU TAKING?
A: AYSO Region 143 and South Coast Soccer Academy will be adhering to youth sports guidelines, and state and local public health guidelines, including:
- Staggered start times
- Small groups sizes, no more than 10 players
- Established cohorts/groups to reduce co-mingling of players
- Social distancing for participants and spectators
- Individual equipment
- Masks when necessary
- Healthy players only (parents need to screen their players before leaving home)
For more details on AYSO's COVID-19 response, please visit the Quick FAQ page of the Return to Play website.
Q: DO WE NEED TO SIGN A WAIVER?
A: Yes! For those who registered on June 18, 2020 or later, you have already signed the waiver during registration. If you registered prior to the waiver being added to the registration portal, you will need to log into your account and accept the waiver (instructions). Not sure when you registered? No worries - we will send you an email letting you know if you still need to sign it.