Fall Core Program

Our Fall Core program is designed to allow kids ages 5 to 18 years old a chance to play soccer on fair and balanced teams with all players provided a guaranteed amount of playing time in every game. It is also a great chance for parents to volunteer and help support their kids.

• Players must wear shin guards during practices and games.
• Cleats are not required but highly recommended.
• If they would like to bring their own ball, please make sure it's the correct size
• 6U / 8U: Size 3 ball
• 10U / 12U: Size 4 ball
• 14U and Up: Size 5 ball
  

Although it is our desire to include every child who wishes to play soccer, as a practical matter registration is only available on a first come, first served basis. Many factors can contribute to limiting registration within any division, including but not limited to the number of volunteers (especially coaches!) and availability of practice fields. Once a division has been filled, a waiting list is created from which players may be placed on a team if another player drops or additional coaches are secured. AYSO provides free training and support for coaches.

In an attempt to balance teams correctly, we cannot accept requests for your child to be with specific coaches, or children to be placed on same teams as other children. Only the coach's own children, and siblings within the same division are guaranteed to be on same team. Play up/down requests are generally only considered for exceptional cases and must be approved by the regional board.

OVERVIEW
The 6U Division (separate girls/boys) is designed to encourage a player to explore, experiment, and participate in their very first team vs. team environment. The children will play small-sided games (3v3 to 5v5) on small fields with highly simplified laws. Small-sided games help ensure that children have fun and at the same time, maximize their learning opportunities.

Ball Size: 3
Typical Team Roster Size: 6
Players on Field: typically, 4 vs. 4 with a minimum of 3 players/team on the field (no goalkeepers).
Combined Practice + Game: Saturdays, Taylor Middle School, 60 minutes / 1x per week
Practice Session: ~30 minute session before game
Game Length: 30 Minutes (15 minute halves / Time must include breaks between quarters and halftime)

OVERVIEW
The 8U division is a learning division and is designed to introduce young players to the game of soccer. The children will play small-sided games on small fields with simplified laws. Small-sided games help ensure that children have fun and at the same time, maximize their learning opportunities. 

Ball Size: 3
Typical Team Roster Size: ~7-10
Players on Field: typically, 5 vs. 5 with a minimum of 4 players/team on the field (no goalkeepers).
Practice Session: weekday afternoons, Meadows Elementary, 60 Minutes / 1x per week
Games: Saturdays, Taylor Middle School, 40 Minutes (20 minute halves / substitutions between quarters and halftime)

OVERVIEW
9-12 years is the golden age for learning and the perfect age to increase focus on specific techniques and skills. It is the time for ADVENTURE! 

Ball Size: 4
Typical Team Roster Size: ~9-11
Players on Field: typically, 7 vs. 7 with a minimum of 5 players/team on the field (including goalkeepers).
Practice Sessions: weekday afternoons, Lomita Park Elementary, 60 Minutes / 2x per week
Games: Saturdays, Taylor Middle School, 50 Minutes (25 minute halves / substitutions between quarters and halftime)

OVERVIEW
9-12 years is the golden age for learning and the perfect age to increase focus on specific techniques and skills. It is the time for ADVENTURE! In 12U, players work to polish their technical skills. 

Ball Size: 4
Typical Team Roster Size: ~11-15
Players on Field: 9 vs. 9 with a minimum of 6 players/team on the field (including goalkeeper).
Practice Sessions: weekday afternoons, Spring Valley Elementary, 60 Minutes / 2x per week
Games: Saturdays, Area Interplay (games in Millbrae, San Bruno, Pacifica, Daly City, Brisbane), 60 Minutes (30 minute halves / substitutions between quarters and halftime)

OVERVIEW
Players advance in speed and overall athletic ability, and their understanding of the game deepens.Tactical awareness and strategy become more important.

Ball Size: 5
Typical Team Roster Size: ~13-16
Players on Field: 11 vs. 11 with a minimum of 7 players/team on the field (including goalkeeper).
Practice Sessions: weekday afternoons/evenings, Taylor Middle School, 90 Minutes / 2x per week
Games: Saturdays, Area Interplay (games in Millbrae, San Bruno, Pacifica, Daly City, Brisbane), 70 Minutes (35 minute halves / free-substitutions at the discretion of the referee)

OVERVIEW
In the 16U / 19U divisions, players advance in speed and overall athletic ability, and their understanding of the game deepens. The 16U / 19U season starts and ends slightly earlier than the other divisions (August through September) to avoid conflicts with players wishing to try-out/play for their high school team.

Ball Size: 5
Typical Team Roster Size: ~16-22
Players on Field: 11 vs. 11 with a minimum of 7 players/team on the field (including goalkeeper).
Practice Sessions: weekday evenings, Taylor Middle School, 90 Minutes / 2x per week
Games: Weekday evenings and Saturdays, Multi-Area Interplay (games played anywhere between San Jose, Daly City, and Half Moon Bay), 16U: 80 Minutes (40 minute halves / free-substitutions at the discretion of the referee), 19U: 90 Minutes (45 minute halves / free-substitutions at the discretion of the referee)