Region 870
We will be holding registrations Feb 24th from 6 to 8 pm at the YMCA in Albany, and Feb 25th from 6 to 8pm in Lebanon at the Elk's Lodge. The new player fee for Spring is $50 ($45 for YMCA members). This registration is to fill open spots on existing teams. Registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis. Referee volunteers get head-of-the-line privileges! Our Spring soccer season starts April 3rd. If you have questions, please email the Registrar at registrar@albanyayso.org.
IMPORTANT: Please bring a birth certificate or other age verification document for new players. Spots on teams cannot be guaranteed during Spring registration. If a division is full, players will be placed on a waiting list. If a spot is still not available by the season start, a full refund will be issued for unplaced players.
Albany YMCA - 3311 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany Map Link
Lebanon Elks Lodge - 630 Park Street, Lebanon Map Link
Returning players: If you played in Fall 2009, you do NOT need to re-register. You are already registered for Spring 2010 and will be on the same team.
SAVE TIME WITH EAYSO! Pre-register online at www.eayso.org. Pre-registration is easy and saves you time on registration day. Print out and sign two copies of the registration form, and bring them to registration.
Registration Q & A
Who may register?
Any child born between August 1, 1990 and August 31, 2005 may register for the Region 870 2009/2010 season. Our Primary Program does not have tryouts and welcomes both new and experienced soccer players.
Are players placed on teams in the order in which they register?
No. All players who register by June 30 will be placed on teams. Team formation is conducted by the Registrar and Region Board in July.
I can't attend one of the scheduled registrations. Can I register late?
To ensure placement on a team, please register by June 30. We will conduct late registration in August to fill out teams that still have openings, but registration by June 30 is STRONGLY recommended. Registration availability after June 30 cannot be guaranteed.
How are teams formed?
AYSO philosophies call for Balanced Teams, and this is the number one priority during team formation. Teams are formed so that they have an equal number of new and experienced players, and so that ages are balanced. After team balance is ensured, the board tries to match players by geographic location and buddy requests where possible.
Will there be separate YMCA teams?
No. To ensure team balance, all teams will be formed as AYSO teams. All coaches will be trained by AYSO. AYSO and YMCA share the philosophy that youth sports should be fun, fair, and safe, with emphasis on positive coaching, good sportsmanship, fitness, and character development.
What are the age divisions?
Region 870 separates divisions by gender and age using the same birthday cutoff as the Albany and Lebanon school districts, so children will usually play with their peers from school. Typical age divisions are U6 (pre-K), U8 (grades 1-2), U10 (grades 3-4), U12 (grades 5-6), U14 (grades 7-8), and U19 (high school). For 2009/2010 we anticipate separate Girls and Boys divisions for U12 and below, with Coed divisions in U14 and U19. The region may combine divisions and/or genders as player numbers dictate.
I want to be placed on a team with a friend. Is this possible?
You may request to be placed with a friend, however buddy requests cannot be guaranteed. Coach requests will not be accepted or considered. Retention of players on any team shall be limited to the head coach’s child(ren). Once teams are formed, no transfer of any player from one team to another may be made without the approval of the Regional Commissioner, the coaches of both teams involved, and the parent or guardian of the player.
I live in Lebanon. Will I have to travel to Albany for practice and games?
AYSO Region 870 intends to form Lebanon-based teams which practice and play at fields in Lebanon, Lacomb, and surrounding communities. In 2008/2009 we had Lebanon teams in U6B, U8G, U8B, U10G, U10B, U14G, and U14B that played home games at Seven Oak School. Equitable travel schedules were implemented for all Albany and Lebanon teams beginning in Spring 2009, and we expect to continue this practice.
What does the registration fee cover?
The registration fee covers the complete Fall 2009 AND Spring 2010 seasons. Most of the fee pays for the player's AYSO registration/insurance fee, plus a uniform consisting of a jersey, shorts, and socks. Players keep their uniforms. Other region expenses include field painting and maintenance, field rental, game equipment, volunteer training, coach equipment, referee uniforms, and publicity. A complete budget is published annually in the Touchline newsletter, and is available to any member upon request. All AYSO coaches, referees, board members, and other helpers are volunteers. AYSO is a non-profit organization.
When and where are games played?
Traditionally AYSO Region 870 games have been played on Saturdays at Timber-Linn Park in Albany and Seven Oak School in Lebanon. Games usually run between 9:00am and 5:00pm. Mid-week games may be scheduled as needed. Older age group teams may periodically travel to other locations in the mid-valley for away games. Alternate times and locations will be considered if field capacity is exceeded.
I want to volunteer. Why must I provide my social security number?
AYSO is committed to providing a child safe program, where children can develop in a safe, fair, and fun environment. The national AYSO program conducts background checks on all coaches, referees, team parents, board members, and other volunteers who may have contact with children. Social security numbers MUST be provided in order to complete these background checks. The Region 870 board has members specifically trained to handle personal information in a secure, confidential manner. Submitted volunteer applications are sent by registered mail to the national AYSO program which conducts background checks. Application copies retained locally do not include your SSN. Your privacy is of the utmost importance to our region.
TIP: If you do not feel comfortable providing your social security number to local staff, fill out a volunteer application online using the secure server at www.eayso.org. After you fill out the online application, print two copies and bring them to training or Team Orientation. Volunteer applications printed from EAYSO have "XXX-XX-XXXX" in place of your social security number.
We are in the process of building a Registrar Team. Regional Registrar can be a big job, but we are forming a team to reduce the workload on any one person. Would you like to join us? We are looking for the following team members:
- Data Entry
- Publicity
- Registration Clerks
- Team Parent Divisional Coordinators
If you'd like to help, email Sandra Muñoz.