NOTE: When rescheduling or cancelling travel games, please update
so that requirement and communication processes are covered. Also check with the BAYS policy on game rescheduling.
Boys Grade 4
Girls Grade 4
Boys Grade 5
Girls Grade 5
Boys Grade 6
Girls Grade 6
Boys Grades 7/8
Girls Grades 7/8
Boys Grades 9-12
Girls Grades 9-12
Grades
4th grade
5th grade
6th grade
7th & 8th grades
9th thru 12th grades
Seasons
Spring & Fall
Spring Only
Timing
Spring starts in April. Fall starts in September. Both seasons typically run for 10 weeks.
Ball Size
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
Equipment Needed
Cleats, Shin guards, soccer socks, ball, water bottle (write name on ball and water bottle)
Uniforms
First time travel players will need to purchase a uniform. Replacement uniforms may also be purchased if needed.
Uniform Prices
The cost for Travel Uniforms is $50 for the package- Shirts $22, Shorts 20 and Socks $8.
Practices
Typically 2x per week in the evening
Games
Games are played on Saturdays. AYS is part of the BAYS league. Information about travel teams and schedules may be found at bays.org
Games on Sundays
Scheduling/ Coaches Communicated
Coaches and schedules are communicated end-of-March/early-April for Spring, and end-of-August/early- September for Fall. Dates and times are not known any sooner since they are dependent upon coach volunteers
and field availability upon registration completion.
Format
7v7
9v9
9v9
11v 11
11v11
Game Length
2 x 30 minutes
2 x 30 minutes
2 x 30 minutes
2 x 35 minutes
2 x 45 minutes
Off-Side Rule?
No
Yes
Zero Tolerance
Coaches may only address the referee to request a substitution or to direct attention to an unsafe condition (e.g. player injury, lightning). Spectators may only address the referee to direct attention to an unsafe condition.
1. minor violations should result in a warning to the offending adult
2. repeated and/or more serious behavior should result in a caution to the offending adult
3. extreme, violent or additional violations subsequent to a caution should result in an ejection of the offender who must leave the game area
Registration
$175 per season
Late Fee
$50 late fee is charged for registering after the registration deadline.
Waitlist Policy
Registrations received after the registration deadline are placed on a waitlist, and are not guaranteed a spot on a team. Registration fee will not be charged unless player is placed on a team.
Cancellation Policy
AYS will issue a 100% refund if you cancel before registration closes. AYS will issue a 50% refund if it is within 30 days after registration closes. After that point there are no refunds given.
AYS will issue a full refund for a child if there is no team available for the child to play on. Please be advised as always uniform costs are not refundable.
Try-outs / Evaluations
Travel players must participate in AYS try-outs/evaluations in order to be placed on a team for the Fall season. All players who register on time, will be placed on a team (there are no "cuts"). Evaluations typically occur in early-June. There are no formal evaluations for