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Age divisions for Fall 2012 and Spring 2013*

Fees and financial assistance:

• Regular fees for U5 and U6 players are $45.00 per season, and $85.00 for U8 and older players (Spring 2013, all divisions: $10.00 discount if registered before 2/15 and $5.00 late fee if registered after 2/28).  There is a $10.00 discount for 2nd and subsequent child registrations.

• Indoor 2013 fees are $80.00 (no early discounts or late fees, no sibling/family discounts).

• Payment is by online credit card only.  We will no longer accept payment by check. 

• Financial aid is available for players who qualify.  To apply for financial aid please complete the following steps:

  1. Fill out the financial aid application form (document formats: pdf or word),

  2. Notify via email the registrar (diane@edusoft-lc.com) and league president (miketspence@gmail.com) of your intent to apply for financial aid (you may attach the completed Word document to your request email). 

  3. Send the form along with the required supporting documentation to AYSL, PO Box 2152, Ashland VA 23005, OR scan the forms and email them to the president and registrar. All information on the form will be kept confidential.

  4. To register your child, go to http://ashlandsoccer.bonzidev.com and follow the steps to register, please fill in all required the information for you and your child. 

  5. When your request is approved, the registrar will assist you with completing the registration. 

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U6-U14 age divisions:  All practices are held at Poor Farm Park (13400 Liberty School Road, 23005).  Generally U6-U14 divisions practice on Tuesday and Thursdays, generally from 5:30-6:30 (there may be exceptions due to coach availability, etc).  Games are Sunday afternoons.  All U5 and U6 games are played at Poor Farm, U8-U14 teams will play some games at Rockville Park.  U14 will play in the cross association (Richmond area).

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U5 division:  Children under 5 are generally too young for organized team activities, so the emphasis in this division is strictly on fun activities with soccer balls. Games are much less structured.  The U5 division meets twice a week, usually Tuesday and Sunday.  To play in the U5 division a child must turn 4 during the current season.  In the fall, the age cutoff is 10/1, and for the spring season, a child must turn 4 before 5/1 in order to play in the U5 division, without exception. 

Division Commissioners; for more specific information, contact the commissioner of your child's division

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Equipment: 

• All players must purchase an AYSL uniform kit.  They may be purchased for $25.00 and paid along with your registration.  The kit includes 2 game jerseys (red and black with the AYSL logo), a pair of black shorts and a pair of black socks.  We will distribute the uniforms to coaches during practices, and someone should be at the shed at the fields during the first couple of weeks for exchanges or additional purchases.  Uniforms can be reused from season to season. 

• Everyone should have a soccer ball.  U5-U8 players use a size 3 ball; U10-U12 use a size 4 ball. 

• U6 and older players should have soccer cleats.  Baseball or American football cleats with a spike at the toe are not acceptable and will not be allowed at practices or games.  Sturdy tennis shoes are acceptable for U5 players. 

• Shinguards should be worn to practices and games for all players in all divisions.  Shinguards must be worn inside the socks for safety.  The socks may not be pulled down over the shin guard from the top. 

• Mouthguards and other safety devices are optional. 

• Jewelry and watches should not be worn to games or practices, again for safety considerations. 

• Newly pierced ears must be taped prior to games if the earrings cannot be removed. 

• Hard casts are generally not allowed, but a child may play if the cast is sufficiently wrapped in soft material, at the discretion of the referees and coaches.

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Games and game locations:  All U5 and U6 games are played at Poor Farm Park.  U8 and older divisions will play some interleague games in nearby Rockville. U14 teams will generally play in the Cross-Association, and will play recreational teams from throughout the metro area.  Poor Farm Park is located adjacent to Patrick Henry High School and Liberty Middle School, just went of Ashland. 

Poor Farm Park Fields: All practice and game fields are located on the "upper fields" at Poor Farm Park, closest to Liberty Middle School. 

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Indoor Soccer: Each winter in January and February, AYSL offers an indoor futsal soccer league for ages U6 through adult.  This league is structured quite differently than our outdoor sessions.  There are no mandatory practices, and the league is open to all recreational and travel players.  Adult games are played on Saturday evenings, and youth games are played on Sunday afternoons and evenings.  All games are played at Patrick Henry High School. Dan McGraw is the indoor coordinator (mcgraw742@gmail.com).

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Travel Soccer:  AYSL is a recreational-only soccer league; we welcome everyone of all skill levels, no tryouts are required to play on a team.  For players desiring a higher level of competition, AYSL is affiliated with the Richmond Kickers Youth Soccer Club.  Kickers North travel teams are based at Poor Farm Park and hold their practices and many home games at Poor Farm.  Unlike recreational soccer, travel soccer tryouts are competitive.  Tryouts for U9-U18 teams are generally held during the month of May.  Younger teams (U9-U12) participate in the Advanced Development Soccer League (ADSL),  where the focus is on player development.  ADSL teams are all located within the Richmond metropolitan area (FC Richmond, Chesterfield United, Richmond Kickers, and Richmond Strikers).  Travel teams may participate in 2-3 tournaments per season, generally within the Richmond metropolitan area.  U13 and older classic teams participate in the Virginia Soccer League (VSLI).  Teams can expect to travel farther to Fredericksburg, VA Beach, etc for away games, but half their games will be in town.   These teams will also participate in 2-3 tournaments per season, some of which may be out of town (but generally within a few hours' drive of Richmond).  Elite teams from U11-U18 participate in the Virginia Club Champions League (VCCL); these teams require a significant commitment from players.  The most highly competitive and qualified players participate in the U14-U18 Soccer Development Academy.  These teams can expect to travel throughout the country. 

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