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AYSO EXTRATM
Is a try-out based, internal gaming-circuit program that offers players a higher-level opportunity to refine their skills in a more competitive playing environment. Teams travel and have games Home and Away.
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AYSO EXTRA in Region 73 This program is only offered when supported by
coaches and parents and team volunteers. The program suits 10U -19U but not all divisions are
available. R73 is playing in Section 10, Area A and most
EXTRA teams are in the 10U-14U divisions. Section 10
schedules the EXTRA games. These games are out of Region Plays and as such approval from our Regional board is required for any player and volunteer to participate. |
AYSO EXTRA™ is a try‑out–based program within AYSO that offers a more competitive, progressive soccer experience while still following AYSO’s core philosophies of everyone plays, balanced teams, and positive coaching.
Designed for players who “want to play harder” and refine their skills in a more competitive environment, but still stay in AYSO’s volunteer, family‑oriented structure.
Uses an internal gaming circuit (AYSO vs. AYSO) and is typically more selective than Core, with players chosen through open and fair evaluations/tryouts.
Guarantees at least 50% playing time for every player per game, maintaining AYSO’s “Everyone Plays” philosophy.
How games and teams are organized
Each Region decides the exact league format and schedule to fit its size and needs, but must keep AYSO standards: minimum 50% play time, balanced teams, and fair, open evaluations for team selection.
EXTRA™ teams often play in a more challenging circuit against other EXTRA™ teams from nearby Regions, providing stronger competition while preserving AYSO’s emphasis on fun and development.
Playing EXTRA™ and Core at the same time
Players on an EXTRA™ team may also play in the standard AYSO Core (primary) program at the same time if your Region supports “side‑by‑side” participation.
EXTRA™ players can also be eligible for All‑Stars, tournaments, National Games, National Open Cup, and travel teams, whether they play only EXTRA™ or both EXTRA™ and Core (subject to local/Area rules).
Where and how it can be offered
EXTRA™ can only operate in areas that already have a regular AYSO Core program, and it must be coordinated with the local AYSO Region (for you, Region 73 in Bakersfield).
Coaches and referees are volunteers; no one is paid, and all must meet AYSO training and certification standards to coach/referee in the EXTRA™ program.
Region 73 specifically describes EXTRA™ as the more progressive, competitive option for local AYSO players, using the same fair‑play and inclusion standards mentioned above.
For details on tryouts, age groups, schedules, and whether your child can do both Core and EXTRA™ in a given season, Region 73 asks families to contact the Regional Commissioner, Julio Velez, at [email protected].