Anderson Youth Soccer League
Competitive and Recreational Soccer
Division 4 (D4)
D4 or recreational soccer broadens the base of our soccer program. It is soccer for fun, exercise and to participate in a team sport. All kids play 50% and coaches are sometimes first year coaches and parents. There are 10 games per season and teams compete against other leagues. Tournaments are optional.
Division 3 (D3)
D3 or competitive soccer is more competitive than recreational soccer, but the emphasis is on player development and specifically skill development over game outcome. More like a “local all-star” level. The goal of player development is to teach the finer aspects of the game in preparation of the youth athlete to have the option to pursue competitive soccer or High School Soccer. There are 10 league games per season, plus tournaments.
Our Club AC United strives to host a full program of competitive level teams from U11 to U19 boys and girls. Teams are formed by way of tryouts, which are held in April & May. Not everyone will make a D3 team there are players who remain in D4.
How does AYSL decide D3 or D4? All players are invited to tryout for the age appropriate level. Not everyone who tries will make the D3 team. The club uses criteria such as: quality of players at tryouts, coach evaluations and comments, quantity of players seeking more competitive play, commitment, and availability of a qualified coach. The objective evaluators and coaches try to balance skill levels on these teams, per CYSA rules.
Division 5: TOPSoccer - TOPSoccer is a community based soccer program that is designed to meet the needs of children aged 4 to 19 years with physical and/or mental disabilities.
Referees
This program is run by Craig Sannebeck - Referee Coordinator. Our goal is to develop young referees through on field training, as well as additional classroom sessions.
Coaching Staff
The league offers workshops and classes to educate and evaluate our staff. We request all of our D4 and D3 coaches to obtain a coaching license. Monthly meetings and mentoring are also required. Coaches are exempt from paying the Volunteer fee, as they are already committing their time to the league.
Our 2011 Division 3 Coaching Staff will be introduced at the tryouts in April & May.
Is there a lot of travel out-of-town? Many families enjoy traveling. Our teams do more than just play soccer and work hard. Players and their families car -pool to games and share hotel rooms. This is fun and reduces expenses. Meals can be a great time for team building and laughter.
All teams play throughout Shasta, Tehema, Siskiyou and Lassen County. There are an equal number of home and away games. It just depends on what teams are in your flight. Typically, “away” travel includes teams from other leagues is District IX. D3 teams decide how many tournaments they want to attend.
How much does all this cost? All D3 teams have to produce a seasonal budget. In addition to slightly registration fees, there are tournament fees, uniform fees, and other expenses that are considered “normal.” D3 seasons typically run five/six months of the year.
Who pays all this money? I am a single parent on a tight budget! All fees can be offset by fund raising activities and sponsorships. The vision of the Anderson Youth Soccer League is that all players, regardless of income, will be able to play at the highest level of their ability. Please do not let fees, prevent your child from participating at this level. Contact a Board Member to discuss how we can help accommodate your needs. We offer a scholarship program for those in need. See separate scholarship and sponsorship forms for more information.
All our D3 teams are offered extensive fundraising opportunities. Teams, players, and families work to offset fees. Each team will come up with its own plan for revenue.
If I pay, will my child be assured of playing time? D3 guidelines are in place for playing time. Coaches must follow these guidelines, but they are not “obliged” to play everyone equally. Criteria that coaches look at include fitness, injury and discipline.
When is the season? The league playing season is the same at D3 and D4 levels running September-November. D3 tournament play starts mid-summer. Practice begins in early summer for D3.
Schedules and Selection. If you expect to have scheduling conflicts with other sports, be sure and notify the coach …many D3 coaches expect that soccer should be a top priority!!
All players who want to play Division 3 must tryout. The more tryout dates you attend the better chance to show your commitment, which is a factor in player selection. We try to offer flexibility in unusual circumstances.
All players who tryout will be notified when team selection is complete. Players, who do not wish to play D3, do not tryout or do not make a team will automatically be placed on a D4 team in July and begin practice in August.
INFORMATION FOR DIVISION 4 COACHES
Playing Leagues
• In-House Recreation League: U6 & U8 will always be in-house leagues whose schedules can be found on the
league website.
• Rec Plus Recreation League: U10 will play inter-league whose schedules can be found on the league website.
• Recreational League (Walt Zinko Playing League): U12, U14, U16 & U19 will play in the Walt Zinko Playing League,
and play other leagues within District 9 and District 6. Information on that league can be found here.
District IX Cup Championships
• Open to all division 3 and 4, U12, U14, U16 and U19 teams in District IX.
• Division 4 teams play the second weekend in November.
• More information and entry forms here.
CYSA Founders Cup
• Open to all Division 4, U10, U12, U14, U16 and U19 teams.
• U10 teams play in December at sites throughout the state.
• U12 and U14 teams play in early January at sites throughout the state.
• U16 and U19 teams play in early March at sites throughout the state.
• More information and entry forms here.
ANDERSON YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE DIVISION 3 COMPETITIVE PROGRAM
Upper level development teams are teams whose players are selected via tryouts. These teams include only a portion of the
league population in an age group and are intended to provide a level of play higher than recreational leagues and teams.
Division 3 tournaments are open to all CYSA and affiliated teams from foreign countries and other state national associations
if the tournament has applied for and been granted the proper status. With the exception of fill-in teams, Division 1 teams may
not play Division 3. Division 4 teams competing at the Division 3 level will be reclassified for the remainder of the seasonal year.
AYSL maintains both Boys and Girls Division 3 teams in select age groups.
District IX Cup Championships
• Open to all division 3 and 4, U12, U14, U16 and U19 teams in District IX.
• Division 4 teams play in late October.
• More information and entry forms here.
INFORMATION FOR DIVISION 3 COACHES
Playing Leagues
• The Walt Zinko Playing League (District IX League) - D3 teams play other league D3 teams in District IX.
Information on that league can be found here.
• The CYSA Cal Soccer League (Norther Region) - D3 teams play other league/District D3 teams in an expanded region.
Information on that league can be found here.
District IX Cup Championships
• Open to all division 3 and 4, U12, U14, U16 and U19 teams in District IX.
• Division 4 teams play the second weekend of November.
• Division 3 teams play the first weekend of November.
• More information and entry forms here.
CYSA Founders Cup
• Open to all Division 4, U10, U12, U14, U16 and U19 teams.
• U10 teams play in December at sites throughout the state.
• U12 and U14 teams play in early January at sites throughout the state.
• U16 and U19 teams play in early March at sites throughout the state.
• More information and entry forms here.
CYSA Association Cup
• Open to all Division 3, U12, U14, U16 and U19 teams.
• U10 teams play in December at sites throughout the state.
• U12 and U14 teams play in early January at sites throughout the state.
• U16 and U19 teams play in early March at sites throughout the state.
• More information and entry forms here.
CYSA Presidents Cup
• Open to all Division 3, U12, U14, U16 and U19 teams.
• U12 and U14 teams play in early January at sites throughout the state.
• U16 and U19 teams play in early March at sites throughout the state.
• More information and entry forms here.
ANDERSON YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE DIVISION 5 (TOPSOCCER)
TOPSoccer is a community based soccer program that is designed to meet the needs of children aged 4 to 19 years with
physical and/or mental disabilities. The Program is geared toward player development rather than to competition. Athletes
are placed on teams according to ability NOT by age.
Division 1, Division 3 and Division 4 teams may not play Division 5.