All players should attend tryouts in order to secure the best possible evaluation for the upcoming seasonal year.If a player is unable to attend tryouts, you must contact Brian Stoddart or Jenn Walters and complete the online registration form prior to tryouts.There are no guaranteed spots and the only way to secure the best possible evaluation is to attend the AYSA tryouts.Players missing tryouts are not guaranteed a roster spot, and we must know they will not be at tryouts in order to be considered for the roster.Please be aware of this policy.
All players, if possible, should download the registration form online and email or mail back to Jenn Walters in order to pre-register for the tryouts.This process will make tryout day much easier for you to check in and obtain a numbered bib.
During Tryouts/Team Formation:
Please get your child to tryouts on time and ready to play (ball, cleats, shinguards, and water).If you did not pre-register or sign the parent consent form, you must complete the paperwork before your child can participate.Please make sure you have given your correct email address and phone number where you can be reached.
Upon conclusion of tryouts for your age group, you will be notified within 72 hours as to your status.If you are offered a spot, you will have 36 hours from the time of notification by AYSA to accept that spot.(You have 36 hours from the time AYSA sends you an email OR calls your phone/leaves a message).If we do not receive confirmation from you within 36 hours that you are accepting your spot, your spot is subject to release and could be offered to another player.If you are going out of town or will be unable to be reached within the 72-hour time period post tryout, we need to have an answer from you before you leave as to whether you would accept a spot if offered.It is your responsibility to tell us ahead of time if you will not be able to be reached and if you would accept a spot offered to you.If you do not do so, your spot is subject to release and could be offered to another player.The majority of player notification for Academy spots will be by email.
Select teams and Academy player pools are chosen by the AYSA coaching staff and directors.AYSA will adhere to the GYSA guidelines for roster size.Once a team or pool is formed from tryout decisions and player acceptance, all players must come to the signing day to complete registration, paperwork, and uniform sizing if needed.Items to be completed include medical waiver, proof of birth date (copy of official birth certificate), contact information, and commitment form.If you are unable to make the signing day, permission to miss must be granted by Jenn Walters or Brian Stoddart.
1. Age Charts for seasonal year Fall 2009-Spring 2010: Age Groups for Classic, Athena, and Academy Programs are as follows:
Age GroupBorn on or After
Under 10, 8-1-99(From 8-1-99 to 7-31-01)
Under 11, 8-1-98(From 8-1-98 to 7-31-99)
Under 12, 8-1-97(From 8-1-97 to 7-31-98)
Under 13, 8-1-96(From 8-1-96 to 7-31-97)
Under 14, 8-1-95(From 8-1-95 to 7-31-96)
Under 15, 8-1-94(From 8-1-94 to 7-31-95)
Under 16, 8-1-93(From 8-1-93 to 7-31-94)
Under 17, 8-1-92(From 8-1-92 to 7-31-93)
Under 18, 8-1-91(From 8-1-91 to 7-31-92)
Under 19, 8-1-90(From 8-1-90 to 7-31-91)
**Please note: GYSA has a new rule that anyone who is not 8 years old by Aug. 1st, can still participate in the academy if permission is granted by the Director of Coaching.
2. Fee Structure and Cost: The registration fee for Academy and Select is as follows:
U10-U12 Academy $1050 per year (60% due for Fall and 40% due for Spring) plus tournament fees *
NEW INFORMATION - The Academy fee structure will include an additional payment for the tournament fees to cover the cost of four tournaments (including coaching pay), two in the Fall and two in the Spring.This amount will be determined once the Director of Academy has selected the tournaments and you will receive that amount prior to the Fall registration payment date. In the past, the fee per tournament has averaged $65/person. The fee for the Fall tournaments will be collected on signing day and the fee for the Spring tournaments will be collected during the end of the Fall season. **Please note: All players will be responsible for the tournament fee, even if they do not participate. The fees will be divided equally among all rostered players.
U13-U14 Classic and Athena $1050 per year (60% due in Fall and 40 % due in Spring)*
U15-U19 Classic III-IV and Athena C-E $525 (Fall Only)
U15-U19 Classic I/II and Athena A/B $525 for Fall (An additional $110 for Spring club fee will be due during Spring registration.We expect our upper level Select teams to prepare and play in State Cup or a similar Spring tournament.Therefore, these teams will have some form of organized practice sessions at AYSA fields in the Spring.The tournament registration costs would be an additional charge).
*The fee structure for the Fall 2009-Spring 2010 season is a total yearly cost for playing fees of $1050 with 60% being due at signing night June 9thfor Academy and June 30thfor Select, and then the remaining 40% balance being due before the Spring playing season.The $630 due in the Fall can be split into two payments by paying half by check at signing and leaving a post dated check for the other half written for no later than August 1st.Please note both checks are due on signing night, even the post-dated check!The registration system will also accept a one-time credit card payment. Your registration payment covers the following: GYSA registration and insurance, professional coaching, league administration, referee payment, field use and maintenance, and coaching education.
There is an additional uniform cost of $150.00 for new players to purchase a new AYSA uniform.No payments are made until signing day (June 9th for Academy, June 30th for Select).
On an as needed financial basis, AYSA does offer a limited number of scholarships. The purpose of the Scholarship Program is to assist qualifying players who would not have an opportunity to participate in the soccer programs without financial assistance. For more information about scholarships, or to request an application, please contact Jenn Walters. Applications must be received prior to the signing day for your particular program in order to be reviewed by the committee.
3. Academy/Select Commitment Level: The Academy and Select Programs are for a full two-season commitment, Fall 2009-Spring 2010.These programs are for serious soccer players looking to develop their skills in an environment with professional coaches and staff.Players are asked to make practice sessions and games during BOTH seasons (U15-U19 N/A for Spring GYSA season).Typically, teams practice 2 days a week during the season and play 1 game per weekend (Fall practices Aug-Nov; Spring practices Feb-May); however, PLEASE NOTE our higher level teams may be REQUIRED to add a third practice, while others will have an optional third practice added.Select soccer IS different from recreational soccer.It is a two-season commitment (U10-U14) and practice attendance is required or playing time is subject to limitation based on the discretion of the coaching staff.The competition both inner-club and intra-club is much greater at the Academy and Select level and training sessions help build a player’s skill level to meet the demands of that competition. Professional staff members coach the teams to deepen a player’s skill and understanding of the game. Please take this commitment seriously and know that you are committing to a FULL seasonal year of soccer on the team, BOTH Fall and Spring seasons.
4. Team Formation: AYSA selects players during tryouts to a pool format in the Academy and to certain blue or white teams for Select.Team formation is based on the number of players trying out and coaching staff.The Academy Program determines specific teams during the initial season training sessions and this program allows for the opportunity for players to move from team to team during the playing season, if necessary.However, AYSA strives to maintain team continuity from Fall to Spring.All players must tryout for AYSA Academy and Select Teams each summer as no spots are guaranteed.
The players are expected to:
Attend all team practices and games unless there are extenuating circumstances (for example: illness or unexpected out-of-town trips).
Attend all scheduled tournaments and soccer camps.
Bring a correct-size and pumped ball, water, and wear socks and shin guards to every practice.
Wear the training shirt to every practice, if required by your coach.
Make soccer their primary sport during the soccer seasons. Fall Season and Spring for U10-U14. Fall for U15 and above.
Adhere to the Player Code of Conduct: http://www.aysa.net/documents/ParentPlayerConduct.pdf
The parents are expected to:
Make an increased time and financial commitment to the Select and Academy Program (as compared to recreational soccer).
Parents must also commit to making timely payments to the team manager/team treasurer for coaching/ training/tournament fees during the year.
Purchase a uniform package at Signing Day if needed. Note: Must purchase new uniforms when required.
Adhere to the Parent Code of Conduct: http://www.aysa.net/documents/ParentPlayerConduct.pdf
Get players to practices and games on time and ready to practice/play.
Inter Atlanta FC is expected to:
Provide at least two practices per week for Select and Academy Teams.
Provide each team with a professional coach who is responsible for preparing and running effective practices and is present at all games. If not, they are responsible for placing a qualified coach to step in.
Identify and encourage participation in qualified local and out of town tournaments for Select and Academy Teams.
Continue to develop the professional staff of coaches through coach’s courses, clinics and camps.
Provide and enforce a curriculum to continually develop and challenge Select and Academy players.
Communicate efficiently and effectively all club news and information.
Provide the Player and Parent Code of Conduct and enforce the rules outlined in each.
