SPRING SOCCER
Region 177 offers players the opportunity to play Spring soccer via the Spring Select program. Spring programs are available for U10 and older. In addition, if we have enough interest and local coach volunteers, an intra Region U8 Spring program may be offered. The Region appoints a Spring Coordinator to oversee the Spring program and interested participants (coaches or players) should contact the Spring Coordinator who will ensure that the names of interested players are passed on to approved coaches.
The AYSO Fall program has a clear objective of open registration, with the aim of providing balanced teams. By contrast Spring Select is generally a more competitive format and teams are often, but not always, selected with this in mind. As a result, player's participation depends on selection by approved coaches. Once selected for a team, the core AYSO philosophy of Everyone Plays applies, and all players must play at least half a game.
Since there are a significantly smaller number of Spring teams, the most popular format for Spring soccer involves participation in a league with teams from other Regions within AYSO Area K, and perhaps even other AYSO Areas. As a result, games will probably involve travel to other areas of Southern California.
Within Area K, there are two levels of Spring teams: competitive and recreational. The competitive teams often consist of teams with multiple All Stars, or may even be an intact All Star team. As a result players with higher skill and competitive tendencies are best suited for this level. Recreational teams are limited to no more than 2 All Star players and as a result are less competitive. However, they may still provide a level of play that is on average higher than that associated with balanced teams in the Fall season. Individual coaches decide which level they will participate in.
The Spring season kicks off in early March, however, coaches are normally approved and teams are selected by the end of January.
If you have any additional questions, please contact the Spring Coordinator at: spring@ayso177.org
Please click here for the Spring Welcome Letter.
Please click here for the Spring Coaching Application.
