Program Descriptions
PLAYGROUND PROGRAM
~ 3 year old children (Must be 3 to start)
~ Level: Beginner
~ Parent/guardian involvement
~ Sessions are 7 weeks on Saturday mornings (Fall and/or Spring sessions)
~ Registration: Fall session, Spring session
Playground is a child development program. The objective of this program is to help develop, in collaboration with the parent or guardian, the child’s fundamental motor skills using soccer as a common thread. There is no competition in Playground Soccer! The goal of Playground is to allow kids to develop fundamental motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and social interaction in a fun and safe environment.
SCHOOLYARD JAMBOREE PROGRAM~ 4 - 5 year old children
~ Level: Beginner
~ Parent/guardian involvement
~ Sessions are 7 weeks on Saturday mornings (Fall and/or Spring sessions)
~ Registration: Fall session, Spring session
In Schoolyard Jamboree, children use the skills learned from Playground to help them learn soccer skills like kicking, dribbling, and throwing in the ball, but in a low-pressure setting. They have fun learning because these skills are embedded in age appropriate games the children play with assistance from a parent or guardian.
AYSO CORE PROGRAM
~ Divisions (Please refer to the "Age Chart" under the "Registration" tab)
- U6 Boys & Girls,
- U8 Boys & Girls,
- U10 Boys & Girls,
- U12 Boys & Girls
~ Interplay with Neighboring Regions:
- U14 Boys, Girls, & Co-Ed,
- U16/19 Co-Ed
~ Level: All
~ Season is 7 weeks, Saturday mornings (Fall AND Spring, exception is U16/19 - they will register both fall & spring, starting 2020)
Our Grassroots program is the foundation for all the fun, excitement, and learning that happens on the fields! We have developed our soccer program to be age-appropriate and developmentally challenging based on our Six Philosophies, which are the essence of AYSO’s Mission and Vision and guide all that we do.
- Everyone Plays(R)
- Balanced Teams
- Open Registration
- Positive Coaching
- Good Sportsmanship
- Player Development
ALLIANCE PROGRAM
~ Level: Intermediate
~ Season follows the WMYSA (West Michigan Youth Soccer Association) calendar
~ Travels within West Michigan Area
~ Tryouts: June
For those who want to play harder and still be a part of AYSO, ALLIANCE is perfect! This program gives AYSO athletes a more serious level of soccer who have the interest and the abilities. Although players are more advanced, the ALLIANCE program follows the same core values as the other programs and embraces AYSO's Six Philosophies.