POST SEASON INVITATIONALS (outside R73)
AYSO Region 73 – Out-Of-Region Play (OORP) Guidelines Summary
Contact: Julio Velez — [email protected]
Key Deadlines
Important Rules
Do not wait until the end of the season to verify requirements.
Volunteers cannot switch teams after Game 6 unless approved by the board.
Tournament participation must not interfere with region 73 core season scheduling.
OORP approval requires ongoing monitoring and evaluation through the season.
Eligibility Requirements (must meet all)
Team in good standing with region 73; respectful of AYSO and its volunteers.
Meets all region requirements; staff observe positive conduct from players and parents.
All adult volunteers fully trained and certified (minimum 60% participation).
Priority on child development and fun — not “winning at all costs.”
Bonus: Teams that actively promote volunteering and represent Region 73 well at tournaments are favored.
Monitoring Checklist
Parents:
Coaches:
One head coach + one assistant coach, both trained and certified.
Attend at least 60% of practices and games.
Referees:
Two adult referees, certified and active during the season.
Work 7–9 games, showing competence and impartiality.
Team Managers:
Communicate with parents promptly; ensure readiness for games.
Prepare line-up cards 20 min before matches.
Thank referees weekly and encourage continued sign-ups.
All payments go directly to region 73 Treasurer — no individual handling.
Sponsor funds first support region 73’s core program (nontransferable).
Tournament funds are separate; sponsor money is a gift (non-refundable).
The region issues tournament checks only when:
The team is OORP-approved.
All fee details are received with player and sponsor info that matches Sports Connect records.
Final Note