Region 870
American Youth Soccer Organization
Region 870 | Linn County, Oregon
Fall REGISTRATION
AYSO Region 870 is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization.
Late Registrations being accepted to fill openings on teams. Please contact the registrar to inquire about opening status by emailing registrar@albanyayso.org
Regular Registration: $85 per player, or $215 for 3+ players in same family
Registration Schedule
Date Time Location Who Pre-Register Now! Any Any None Openings IMPORTANT:YOU WILL NEED TWO COPIES OF EAYSO.ORG REGISTRATION FORMS AND TWO COPIES OF VOLUNTEER FORMS! EVERYONE WILL BE REQUIRED TO FILL OUT VOLUNTEER FORMS.If this is your childs first season playing with AYSO you will need to bring proof of date of birth such as a birth certificate, immunization record, school transcript, or anything with DOB and name. You MUST bring these forms to one of the registration dates.
Registration Q & A
Who may register?
Any child born between August 1, 1992 and August 31, 2007 may register for the Region 870 2011/2012 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 - Fall registrations are to form new teams. Team formation is conducted by the Registrar and Region Board in July. The Region's team formation committee makes every effort to balance teams based on statistics from the previous year. In accordane with AYSO's principle "Everyone Plays" we ensure that all registered players by the end of registration period are placed on a team.
I can't attend one of the scheduled registrations. Can I register late?
Placement on a team from Spring registrations can not be guarenteed. We will conduct Fall late-registration (TBD) for Fallteams that still have openings.
I pre-registered online. Do I also have to come to one of the live registration sessions?
YES! Pre-registration through eAYSO saves you time filling out paperwork, but you still need to print your eAYSO forms and bring two copies to a live registration session. See the schedule above for dates and times.
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/or school where possible.
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 2010/2011 we anticipate separate Girls and Boys divisions for U14 and below, with a Coed division for U19. The region may combine divisions and/or genders as player numbers dictate.
Are U12 and U14 divisions still combined?
Not at this time. Beginning in Fall 2009, Region 870 was able to form a sufficient number of separate boys and girls teams in both U12 and U14. We expect this trend to continue in 2011/2012.
I want to be placed on a team with a friend. Is this possible?
Carpool requests may be considered but cannot be guaranteed. Coach/buddy requests will not be accepted or considered. Retention of players on any team shall be limited to the head coachç—´ 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.
I live in Sweet Home. Will I have to travel to Lebanon or Albany for practice and games?
Beginning in Fall 2010, Sweet Home will join Albany and Lebanon as Region 870 community zones. We will form separate Sweet Home teams wherever possible. During Fall 2010, Sweet Home teams may need to travel to Lebanon for games (teams may practice in Sweet Home). This is necessary as we establish our Sweet Home program, identify field space, and develop a Sweet Home-based officiating staff. Our intention is to establish a game location in Sweet Home beginning TBD. Anyone living in Sweet Home who would like to help the board accelerate this process is invited to our next Board Meeting, or contact the Regional Commissioner.
Every effort will be made to avoid travel between Albany and Sweet Home. Lebanon may be used as a neutral game location to minimize travel.
What does the registration fee cover?
The registration fee covers the complete Fall 2011 AND Spring 2012 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 schools in Lebanon (TBD). 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 registrar@albanyayso.org.