Frequently Asked Questions:
Who can play in Trumbull AYSO? - Only Trumbull town kids can play in Trumbull AYSO. This is a town rule.
Who must register? - All players have to register every year. The registration is annual and takes place in Summer and Winter months. If you child registered and played in Fall season, he/she doesn't need to register for Spring.
Is my child old enough? - Child must turn 3 by the start of the Fall or Spring season.
How much does it cost? - The fee for playing with AYSO is annual. It is $160 per child and it covers both Fall and Spring seasons. If you child plays only in the Fall or only in the Spring, it still costs $160 per child. Annual membership covers insurance and cost of running the clubs, which are annual costs.
When does the soccer year begin? - The Fall season starts 2nd or 3rd week of September and Spring season usually starts in 3rd week of April. The season typically last for 8-9 weeks.
When and where are the games and practices? - All games are on Saturdays at the Kaechele Fields (by Madison Middle School) between 8am and 2pm. Occasionally (due to weather) games could be scheduled at Trumbull High School or Indian Ledge Fields.
Can I request that my child be placed on a certain team? - No. One of the core value of AYSO is "Balanced Teams" and we use rating to assure all team are balance and every child has a chance to play and have positive experience.
Can siblings play on the same team? - Yes. As long as the children are in the same age division, parents can request for them to be on the same team.
Can my child play on an older team? - Yes, but approval from the Division Manager is required. Division Manager discusses the child skills and maturity with his/her coach and determines if the child is ready to be moved to an older division.
Can my child play on a younger team? - No. The only exception is for U10 and U14 division. Some children are not ready to be moved up from U10 to U14 and we will allow them to stay in U10 for one year.
Can my child wear jewelry? - No. This is a National AYSO (and FIFA) safety rule and children can not wear any jewelry (this includes earrings, bracelets, necklaces), and unfortunately if a child is spotted wearing jewelry will be asked to take it of or site out. Remember, this is for SAFETY reasons :)
AYSO reserves the right to change or modify the FAQ's.