AYSO REGION 42 -- NEWBURY PARK, CA -- 2005 REGION OF THE YEAR

Together with other participating Regions in AYSO Section 10 and Area 10E AYSO Region 42 – Newbury Park is pleased to announce its participation in the AYSO EXTRA Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AYSO Extra?
AYSO Extra is a soccer program that is geared to those players who want a higher level of competition and training but do not want to play Club soccer. Extra teams will be formed by each region in Area 10E (along with teams from other Regions). The Extra teams will play against each other during the Fall soccer season (10 – 14 games) and will have playoffs at the end of the season in addition to possible inter-sectional tournaments.

What teams will be formed?
It is Region 42 desire to form at least one Extra team for each of Boys and Girls in the U9/U10, U11, U12, and U13/14 divisions. This will result in a minimum of ten teams being formed for the Fall season.

Who will coach the team?
The teams will be coached by a volunteer coach (just like we do for regular AYSO).

Will there be professional trainers?
Each team will be able to utilize a professional trainer of their choosing, approved by Region 42, or from an approved list provided by Region 42, and to use the budget they are allotted for the use of trainers. Over 60% of the registration fee will comprise the budget for the trainers.

What is the registration fee?
The registration fee will be $475 for the Fall season. The reason that this is higher than regular AYSO is to cover the cost of trainers along with a higher quality home / away uniform unique to the EXTRA program.

How long will the season last?
The Fall season will begin practicing in August (like we do for the regular AYSO season) with regular season and league cup playoffs running through November/December. In addition, there will be opportunities for inter-sectional tournaments which we expect to take place in January and February.

Will there be tournaments after the Fall Season?
Yes. Extra teams will be allowed to participate in pre-season tournaments and AYSO invitational tournaments which will take place during November through June. The cost to enter into each of these tournaments will run $35 to $45 per player per tournament. These costs are in addition to the Fall program fees.

How do players get chosen for the Extra team?
Players who are interested in playing on an Extra team should attend the tryouts. Pre-registration for AYSO players from the 2009 Fall season is not necessary. They just need to show up for the tryouts.

Players who did not enroll and play in the Fall 2009 season will need to register at www.EASYO.org and pay a registration fee of $25.00 to cover the cost of insurance through AYSO.

The times for the tryouts are availble on the Region 42 Extra homepage.

The more tryout sessions the players attend, the better opportunity they have to show their skills to the selection committee. Come early and come often.

The selection committee will consist of a coach and professional trainer and region staff member. Players selected for a team will received more detailed information after tryouts.

How will a player register for the team?
Players who are selected for the Extra team will be asked to register for the Fall Season to ensure they are committed to the team.

How many players will be on a team?
This will be just like the regular AYSO season, so the number of players on a team will be as follows:
U10 – 9 or 10 players
U11 – 12 players
U13 – 14 or 15 players
U14 – 14 or 15 players

Will the Extra program utilize the 3/4 play rule?
Yes. All players who regularly attend practice and are committed to the team will play at least 3/4 of every game.

If you have additional questions, please contact Jo-Anne Guerriere, Extra Program Coordinator.