Our core program is the foundation for all the fun, excitement and learning that happens on the fields. AYSO is best known for our core program – it’s where the large majority of kids fall in love with soccer and make memories that will last a lifetime.
There are six core values – or what we call AYSO’s Six Philosophies – that are the foundation of our core program, and all others: Everyone Plays, Balanced Teams, Open Registration, Positive Coaching, Good Sportsmanship and Player Development. These are the essence of AYSO and it all starts with Everyone Plays.
Here in AYSO, Everyone Plays means that no kid spends their soccer experience sitting on the bench. Every kid plays at least half of every game. Learn more about the AYSO Six Philosophies in the "A Parents Guide to AYSO" link in the Quick Links.
Also, teams are put together in a way that makes playing soccer about the experience, not wins or losses. It’s not about blowing out another team with an unbelievable score; it’s about sportsmanship and learning to be the best possible team mate and opponent. Developing players is what we’re about, because soccer skills and life skills go hand in hand. AYSO’s main purpose is to get kids on the field, provide them with good coaches, and teach them to play soccer.
REVISED Refund Policy: Effective June 1, 2022
(Replaces all previous versions)
AYSO Region 676 operates under one 12-week season per year made up of two sessions:
6 weeks in the fall & 6 weeks in the spring
The cost for the 12-week season is $90.00.
(This includes a $20 non-refundable national membership fee)
*** Our normal fee is $130.00 for the 12-week season,
Out of every registration fee, our region receives a total amount of $110.00, which pays for your child’s uniform and region expenses to maintain fields, equipment, etc. The remaining $20.00 goes to our AYSO National Office for an annual membership fee per child/per year.
REFUND POLICY
Refunds requested by the deadline date of July 5, 2022, will receive the Regional Registration Fee in full, which is $115.00. The AYSO National Membership fee of $20.00 is non-refundable. The credit card transaction fees through Sports Connect are non-refundable.
Refund requests MUST BE received in written format either by email to: [email protected] or by mailing a request to our PO Box. Requests MUST include Player’s Name, Parents Name, Address, Division, and reason for Refund.
*** After the deadline, the following reasons are not applicable for a refund:
Refunds are not provided because families cannot or will not accommodate a specific coach/team/friend request.
Refunds are not provided because families cannot or will not accommodate their schedules to attend practices or game times (example: Child has baseball practice on the same night as soccer practice)
Refunds are not provided for game cancellations due to weather. (We do our best to reschedule games cancelled due to weather)
Refunds are not provided due to an injury whether soccer related or other reason.
Refunds are not provided because parent chose another sport for child, but already paid for Soccer (example: Child is also enrolled in softball and the games are at the same times as soccer, so parent decides to drop child from soccer)
*** Players who signed up for both sessions or spring only will remain in their same spot on our list for spring session. No refund will be given.
AYSO – Region 676
PO Box 27
Jenison, MI 49429