Parents

AYSO practices and games are geared toward player development and meant to be safe and fun for all participants. Parents are expected to follow AYSO guidelines and cheer for their children at games. Parents are expected to allow the coach to guide the team during the game and allow the referee to enforce game rules. Please read Safe Haven for parents and kids zone.

Level of Play

The primary season is geared to players of all skill levels and athletic ability.

Teams will be built as follows:

Kickstart (players born 8/1/2020 - 9/12/2023)
Grades 1 & 2 (players born 8/1/2018 - 7/31/2020)
Grades 3 & 4 (players born 8/1/2016 - 7/31/2018)
Grades 5 & 6 (players born 8/1/2014 - 7/31/2016)
Grades 7 & 8 (players born 8/1/2012 - 7/31/2014)

Important Dates

Early registration:5/5/2026 - 5/30/2026
Regular registration: 5/31/2026 - 6/30/2026
Waitlist registration: 7/1/2026 - 7/31/2026
UK International Soccer Camp: 8/3 - 8/7/2026
Coach Meeting: 8/18/2026
Parent Orientation: 8/20/2026
Field Day (Clean Up/Field Prep/Painting): 8/22/2026
Practices Begin: 8/23/2026
NO GAMES (Labor Day Weekend): 9/5/2026
Opening Day: 9/12/2026
Game Day AND Picture Day: 9/26/2026
Final Game Day: 10/31/2026

These dates are subject to change, however give a
general idea when events will take
place during the season

Birth Certificate Requirements

The AYSO National office is requiring all new players to provide a birth certificate to verify their age. There is a button to upload your child’s birth certificate on the online registration form.

Waitlist and Late Fees

Athletes registered after the "Regular Registration" dates will be placed on a waitlist, unless space is available on an established team. A higher registration fee or "late fee" will be incurred due to uniform fulfillment; as ordering uniforms will require a shorter delivery time and faster shipping.

In order to avoid the waitlist and late fees, please register during the "Regular Registration" open dates!

Refund Policy

The AYSO National Fee is non-refundable and the Regional Fee is refundable up to the final day of registration. After this time, losing a player can impact team and schedule creation.

Please notify the Registrar ASAP if your child needs to be dropped.

Registration Contacts / Assistance

AYSO’s member services:
1-866-588-2976
8AM - 5PM, Monday through Friday
6AM - 3PM, Saturday and Sunday

The Local Registrar:
Region 525 Registrar
[email protected]

Uniform and Gear Requirements

Uniform kits (or t-shirts for PreK/K league) will be provided as part of the registration fee
Players are to provide black shorts, shin guards, and cleats. NO baseball cleats (or shoes with toe cleats)
Socks are TBD

Scholarships

Region 525 AYSO does provide scholarships to those with financial need. For player scholarships please reach out to [email protected].

Registration Listing

2026 Fall Season

Cost

The Registration Fee is made up of AYSO National Fee ($25 per player) and Regional Fee (varies by age).

The Kickstart(PreK/K) Regional Fee is $30, regardless of when registration takes place.

For the rest of the age groups, the Regional Fee is $50.

If registered before June 1st, a $10 discount will be applied at checkout.

If registered after July 31st, a $20 late fee will be applied at checkout.

The final day to register is Opening Day, September 12th.

Note: A Transaction Fee of $3.50 is added to the Registration Fee for each payment made.

If registered and paying for two (or more) players at separate times, this fee will be added to each payment.

If registering at the same time and making a single payment, the fee is only paid once.

Region 525 AYSO does provide scholarships to those with financial need. For player scholarships please reach out to [email protected].

Refunds

The AYSO National Fee is non-refundable and the Regional Fee is refundable up to the last day of registration. Please notify the Registrar ASAP if your child needs to be dropped.

Equipment

Players are provided a jersey, shorts and socks. Uniforms are given to coaches and handed out at practice. Players are required to have shin guards and soccer cleats, NO Baseball cleats (or shoes with Toe cleats).

Level of Play

The primary season is geared to players of all skill levels and athletic ability.

Teams will be built as follows:

Kickstart (players born 8/1/2020 - 9/12/2023)

Grades 1 & 2 (players born 8/1/2018 - 7/31/2020)

Grades 3 & 4 (players born 8/1/2016 - 7/31/2018)

Grades 5 & 6 (players born 8/1/2014 - 7/31/2016)

Grades 7 & 8 (players born 8/1/2012 - 7/31/2014)

Parents: