Key Information for Parents

About Farragut AYSO Region 128

Registration Info

Responses to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's):

Parents Orientation Video
For those of you who are new, this is an an excellent Parent Orientation Video
(sponsored by the AYSO National organization) about AYSO soccer and
what it means to players, parents and volunteers.

 

 

Teams:

• Once registration is complete, teams are divided up according to ability/years experience.
• Requests for specific coaches cannot be honored

Practices:

• U6 teams practice 1 time a week. Some games are Friday nights.
• U8 – U19 teams practice 2 times a week. Practices will be at Pellissippi Fields, Watt Road, Anchor Park, Northshore and various other locations all around the Farragut area. Places and times to be determined by coaches sign-up.
• Requests for specific practice times/fields cannot be honored

Games:

• Farragut AYSO plays games on Saturdays at their fields in front of the Pellissippi College just off Hardin Valley Rd and Pellissippi Parkway.  Inter-regional games are also scheduled for older players in the U10 through U19 divisions.  These games are usually within 1 hour of Knoxville.
• Some U6 team games are scheduled for Friday nights.

Volunteering:

We always need volunteers!  Board Positions, Registrar, Coaches, Assistant Coaches, Referees, Assistant Referee, Field Prep, Team Parents, Hotline, T-shirt coordinators, and Camp Coordinators are always needed! Coaches and Referees are an important part of the AYSO program. Consider coaching a team and if you don’t think you have enough time, consider co-coaching with a friend so each of you can coach one practice or one game. It’s important to the kids! We are always trying to round up coaches since we sometimes have too many kids and too few coaches!

Withdrawing:

If you need to withdraw your child from AYSO soccer, you may get your money back as long as practices have not started. Once practices start, your money is forfeited or reduced. Contact the coach prior to practice or call the AYSO hotline and leave a message. Your call will be returned as soon as possible.

Expenses & Gear :

• The Early-Bird Registration cost per season is $60 for one child, $100 for two children from the same family and $120 for three children (+$10 each for additional child) from same family.
• The Regular Registration cost per season is $85 for one child, $125 for two children from the same family and $145 for three children (+$10 each for additional child) from same family.
  Checks should be made payable to AYSO Region 128.
• Uniform/Jerseys will be on sale at registration for $18.00 each.  Other necessary clothing is available at local stores.
• At a minimum, ALL children will need the following:

• Jersey: AYSO reversible blue and white jerseys are available at registration and special team jerseys MUST have the AYSO logo on them.  After registration, please work with your coach to get a jersey. Cost is typically $18.00.
• Shin Guards: All children must wear shin guards to practice and games. No child will be able to practice or play unless they are wearing shin guards.
• Socks: Soccer socks must be worn over the shin guards, color can be determined by the team or coach.
• Shoes: Cleats are suggested for playing soccer. They must be soccer cleats and NOT baseball cleats.
• Balls: All children should have a ball for practice. Size is important:
  • Under 6 and Under 8 require a size 3 ball
  • Under 10 and Under 12 require a size 4 ball
  • Under 14, Under 16, & Under 19 1 require a size 5 ball

NOTE: Soccer USA runs specials from time to time. Specials may include socks, shoes, balls, etc. Check with the store for good deals.

Uniform Clarification

A quick note on soccer shoes from Jack Graham, Region 128 Referee Administrator:

We had a question come up about soccer shoes and what is acceptable. FIFA and the shoe manufacturers have made many changes in soccer shoes over the last few years - and made our job as referees more difficult in some ways - If the shoe is made for soccer it is probably acceptable (either an indoor or an outdoor shoe)

A quick summary - Just about any shoe with some sort of traction and good protection of the foot is an acceptable soccer shoe.  If the shoe is safe to play in and is safe for the other players on the field, it should be allowed. What to watch out for is long and very narrow or sharp cleats usually at the toe that will cut or injure another player if they slide into them. Rounded or gentle ridges or nubs that will not cut may be allowed, even if they could conceivably bruise without penetrating the skin.

Whether the cleat is hard plastic, nylon, or has a metal end piece is not the question. The question to ask is: Will it slash or penetrate with a sharp point or narrow ridge? In which case the answer is - NO. Or is it a blunt object that may bruise but will not cause a penetration injury? In which case in general the answer will be - YES.

• Sandals - NO - not safe for the person wearing them inadequate support and protection

• Golf Shoes, Track Shoes - NO - not safe pointed spikes that will penetrate and cause puncture wounds.

• Dress shoes - discouraged highly - too smooth on the bottom and slippery risk to player wearing them and the other players from loss of traction and sliding out of control.

• Cross country running shoes, Tennis shoes, Keds, etc. - YES.

Parents, coaches and referees need to keep this clarification in mind and work together to ensure that the players are safe while out on the pitch.  If you have further questions, please email Jack at refadmin@ayso128.org .

If you would like to volunteer with AYSO or help at registration,
please call or email:
Hotline:  675-AYSO or 675-2976
Email:  AYSO128 Volunteer Info