Prescott AYSO Primary Season averages around 750 - 900 participants in the primary season.
When?
The primary season practices begins in late August. First games are normally in early September. See the important dates tab for specific dates.
Ages
The Primary Season is open to anyone aged 4-18.
Games
There are normally 10 primary season games all played on Saturday. All game schedules are posted on this website
Location
All Primary season games are played at Pioneer Park.
Fields
Schoolyard and Playground: Field 1
6U: Fields 3a and 3b
8U: Fields 7a, 7b, 7c and 7d
10U: Fields 1, 2a, and 2b
12U: Fields 5 and 6
14U: Field 4
16/19U: Field 4
Practices
Practices are located at Pioneer Park and Heritage Field. For directions, see above or go to Field Maps. Practice times and days are chosen by the coach of the team. See table below called Primary Season rules for practice guidelines per age division.
Cost
We are always striving to keep costs as low as possible for all participants, because above all else, we want children to play!
Registration opens June 1st and closes August 1st.
Early Bird Registration (June), $80
Regular Registration (July), $90
Late registration (August), $100
*There is a discount of $10 for siblings.
*There is a credit card transaction fee of $2.75
*Prescott AYSO does provide scholarships to those with financial need. For player scholarships fill out the playership form. Please send the form to [email protected].
Equipment
Players are provided a jersey, shorts and socks. Uniforms are given to coaches and handed out at the first practices, 5U and 6U uniforms are handed out at the first games. Players are required to have shin guards and Tennis shoes (soccer cleats preferred).
NO Baseball cleats (or shoes with Toe cleats)
Level of Play
The primary season is geared to players of all skill levels and athletic ability
Registering a Player
There is only one way to register a player for the primary season:
Create an account in your name (the Parent or legal guardian), add your child(ren) to your account as participants, select your child and Program for them and complete the registration process. You can pay by credit card on the website. AYSO will accept most major credit cards.
*If a refund is needed, download the Refund Form from the 'Forms' tab and send the completed form to [email protected].
AYSO Primary Season Rules; U = under (i.e. 6U = under 6, not including 6)
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Division |
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Practices |
Games |
Ball Size |
Players on field |
Other |
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Schoolyard |
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none |
Saturday |
3 |
varies |
no practices, Jamboree style |
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6U |
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none |
Saturday |
3 |
4v4 |
practice Saturday before game, no keeper, no referees |
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8U |
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1/week |
Saturday |
3 |
4v4 |
no keeper, no referees |
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10U |
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2/week |
Saturday |
4 |
7v7 |
keeper in games, referees |
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12U |
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2/week |
Saturday |
4 |
9v9 |
keeper in games, referees |
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14U |
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2/week |
Saturday |
5 |
11v11 |
COED |
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16U-19U |
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2/week |
Saturday |
5 |
11v11 |
COED |
6U-12U Heading is not allowed in practice or games. An indirect free kick will be awarded to the opposing team if a player heads the ball.
14U heading is limited to 30 minutes per week in practice with no more than 15-20 headers per player. No heading restrictions in games.
Parents
AYSO practices and games are geared toward player development and meant to be safe and fun for all participants. Parents are expected to follow AYSO guidelines and cheer for their children at games. Parents are expected to allow the coach to guide the team during the game and allow the Referee to enforce the Laws of the Game at their discretion. Please read Safe Haven for parents and kids zone.