Can my child play soccer in Region 1079?

We accept any and all children possible from age 4 through 18. Since we are a 100% volunteer region we have a limited number of players we can accept. We do our best to allow as many children as possible, but that can only happen with your help.

What are the fees to play soccer in Region 1079?

Registration fees are $80 per child, not to exceed $275.00 per family.  This fee covers the uniform (jersey, socks and shorts), player insurance, a subscription to National "Soccer Now" magazine, and also registers each child with our national office.

How old must my child be to play soccer in AYSO?

A player must be four years old, as of January 31  July 31 in the year the child is being registered.

Can I Coach/Referee my Child?

YES! We always need additional coaches and referees for each season. the more assistance offered the more children that can play in a fun, fair, and safe environment.

We offer comprehensive training for beginning coaches and referees. We provide you with the basic knowledge to held develop soccer skills and about the laws of the game. All we ask from you is a small time commitment. See the calendar page about classes offered and the times offered. Also see the Coach page and the Referee page for additional information.

What should we (the parents / guardians) supply?

Shin guards (Mandatory for both practice and all games, they must be worn inside the socks.
Shoes
Practice ball
Water bottle
All the support you can muster

Shoes can be tennis shoes or they may have cleats, but not Baseball Cleats (those with a toe cleat.) A toe cleat is considered a safety violation. The referee shall not allow a player to participate in a match if the players shoes have a toe cleat. A toe cleat is a single cleat in the front middle of the shoe.

When and where will games be?

Please see the schedule for details on games, and the calendar about classes and other activities. Games are played from September through November.  Typically all games will be at Red Mountain Park in Mesa.

When are practices?

The coach shall decide when and where to hold practices. Typically, there are one to two practices each week.

What are divisions and what do they mean?

There are seven divisions defined by the players age group. Boys and Girls play in separate divisions. They are:

U19, U16, U14, U12, U10, U8 and U6.

The U means "under" so the U10 division is comprised of players whose ages are 8 and 9 years old, as of July 31 of the year of registration.

What division will my child play in?
This depends on the age of your child.  Using the table below start by finding the birth month of your child and then scroll down the list to the birth year of your child.  Then move to the left of the table and you will find the division for your child. 

Division	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul
U-19	89	89	89	89	89	90	90	90	90	90	90	90
U-19	90	90	90	90	90	91	91	91	91	91	91	91
U-19	91	91	91	91	91	92	92	92	92	92	92	92
U-16	92	92	92	92	92	93	93	93	93	93	93	93
U-16	93	93	93	93	93	94	94	94	94	94	94	94
U-14	94	94	94	94	94	95	95	95	95	95	95	95
U-14	95	95	95	95	95	96	96	96	96	96	96	96
U-12	96	96	96	96	96	97	97	97	97	97	97	97
U-12	97	97	97	97	97	98	98	98	98	98	98	98
U-10	98	98	98	98	98	99	99	99	99	99	99	99
U-10	99	99	99	99	99	00	00	00	00	00	00	00
U-8	00	00	00	00	00	01	01	01	01	01	01	01
U-8	01	01	01	01	01	02	02	02	02	02	02	02
U-6	02	02	02	02	02	03	03	03	03	03	03	03
U-6	03	03	03	03	03	04	04	04	04	04	04	04

Ball sizes increase with the players age and are defined by the division the player is in.
 

Division	Ball Size
U14 Through U19	5
U10 and U12	4
U6 and U8	3

When will my player's uniform arrive?

Uniforms are given to the team parent (or coach), and are usually handed out at practice. The uniform is not returned at the end of the season. The player keeps his / her uniform. Players must wear shin guards at practices and in the games.

Is Region 1079 the right region?

Use the map and information below to locate Other Regions in our area to find the location nearest you.