About AYSO Region 177

Welcome to Region 177 in Long Beach, California, a Platinum AYSO Region, providing a world class soccer experience for players 3 to 18 years of age using 100% volunteer power. Players and volunteers come from Belmont Shore, Long Beach, and other neighboring communities. For other nearby AYSO programs, please visit the AYSO Region Locator.

Safe, Fair, Fun Soccer, Powered by Families Like You!
Did you know every team parent, coach, referee, and Board Member in Region 177 is an unpaid volunteer? Our program is affordable, yet high quality, thanks to parents and families like you. Every volunteer in Region 177 is committed to providing a safe, fair and fun experience for all players and family members -- whether soccer novices or experts.

Where do I start?

Visit our Parent FAQ page to see some of our most frequently asked questions by parents in the region
Scroll through our list of Programs to see what options our region offers for your player
Check out our How to Volunteer page to learn how you can get involved

we need you to volunteer

Why does AYSO cost less than other soccer programs?

We don't pay. Seriously. Board members are not paid. Referees are not paid. Coaches are not paid. Everyone you see lining fields, setting up goals, and working tirelessly to provide a world-class soccer experience for your child is a volunteer.

We are powered by parents/guardians. Not money. When your player participates in AYSO, so do you! Players play. Parents and guardians support the region by volunteering. Every family is expected to volunteer in one way or another, which is how our region is able to keep our fees so low. Without volunteers there is no region and there are no games. Even parents with little or no soccer experience can learn to be a great coach or referee for the kids. All it takes is enthusiasm, commitment, and a foundation in AYSO philosophies.

Beyond coaching and refereeing, there are many other ways to help. We also need volunteers to help serve on our volunteer board, work at information booths, serve as field marshalls, set up the fields, the list goes on. Every volunteer helps.

Region 177 respects the whistle

Is it okay to challenge or harass the referee? NEVER.

Challenging or harassing the referee is not permitted at AYSO games—this applies to coaches, spectators, and players at all times. Referees are volunteers who are working hard to create a fun and fair experience for the kids, and they do not need input from the sidelines. Officiating involves constant judgment calls, and those decisions belong solely to the referee.

It’s natural to want the best possible experience for your child or team. However, shouting at or threatening the referee during a game is neither appropriate nor helpful. It can be upsetting for players, distracting for others, and discouraging for the volunteer referee and it does not improve the situation.

If you have concerns, the Referee Administrator is available to discuss them after the game in a private setting. Your feedback will be heard and taken seriously.

Recently, AYSO has implemented the Referee Abuse Prevention Policy from U.S. Soccer. This policy establishes a zero-tolerance stance on referee abuse, strengthening sanctions for both physical and non-physical abuse to ensure safer environments

Referee Questions or Concerns?

You can reach out to our Region Referee Administrator at ??? or the Region Coach Administrator at ???

Section 11 Regions

AYSO philosophies

Whether you are participating in our Fall Core season, or playing in the more competitive AYSO EXTRA™ league, all Region 177 programs adhere to the six fundamental philosophies: