Fall Core Program 2025 – Recreational Soccer

A Fun & Developmental Soccer Experience

Program Details for 6U and Older:

• Ages: Open to players born between 2007 and 2020. (see age chart below)
  

• Season Dates: Registration opens in April, and teams are formed in July. Practices begin in early August, with the season running through early to mid-November.

• Practices & Games: Practices are held twice a week (midweek and weekend) until weekend games begin, then typically shift to once a week (midweek) for the rest of the season, depending on coach and field availability. Inter-league games for 12U and older begin in mid-August, with all games running from September to early to mid-November.

• Game Locations: Most games are in Pleasant Hill and Martinez. 12U and older teams play inter-league games with neighboring regions, which may include travel to Concord, Clayton, and Rio Vista.

• Team Points Program & Volunteering: This program is entirely volunteer-run, and we rely on parents and community members to help make it a success. Volunteering as a coach, referee, or in other key roles helps ensure a great season for all players and contributes to your child’s team earning the points as part of the Team Points Program. 10U+ teams must accumulate these points throughout the season to qualify for our PHMSA Cup. You can sign up to volunteer during registration.

Program Details for Playground and SchoolYard:

• Ages: Open to players born in 2021 - SchoolYard and 2022 - Playground. (see age chart below)

• AYSO SchoolYard (4-year-olds): This developmentally appropriate program introduces soccer skills like kicking, dribbling, and throw-ins in a fun, low-pressure setting while still perfecting fundamental motor skills. It transitions into 3v3 gameplay to ease children into the game without a focus on winning. No teams are formed.

• AYSO Playground (3-year-olds): Designed to allow kids to develop fundamental motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and social interaction in a fun and safe AYSO environment. Children get to gradually discover the game for themselves while bonding with parents or guardians. No teams are formed.
  

• Practices: This program is led by trained coaches who work with volunteer assistant coaches. Eight weekly weekend sessions begin in early September, with the field location finalized in mid-August. Your child will be provided a t-shirt at their first scheduled training session.
  

Age Determination Chart (Membership Year 2025)

Registration & Fees

6U and Older:

PHMSA Registration Fee: $165 through May 31 ($200 for late registrations after May 31) 
Covers the shared cost of the league, including uniforms, field costs, awards, coach/referee training, insurance, and equipment.

AYSO National Fee: $25
Charged by AYSO for each player every Membership Year. This fee is nonrefundable.

Credit Card Processing Fee: $2.75
Charged per transaction to cover the cost of credit card processing. This fee is nonrefundable.

TOTAL COST (6U & OLDER):    $192.75    ($227.75 for late registrations after May 31)

Playground and SchoolYard:

PHMSA Registration Fee: $100
Covers the shared cost of the league, including uniforms, field costs, awards, coach/referee training, insurance, and equipment.

AYSO National Fee: $25
Charged by AYSO for each player every Membership Year. This fee is nonrefundable.

Credit Card Processing Fee: $2.75
Charged per transaction to cover the cost of credit card processing. This fee is nonrefundable.

TOTAL COST (Playground & SchoolYard):    $127.75

Refund Policy

• The PHMSA Registration Fee will be refunded in full for all requests made before August 1.
• 50% of the PHMSA Registration Fee will be refunded if requested during the month of August.
• No refunds will be given for any requests made after September 1.
• The AYSO National Fee ($25) and the Credit Card Processing Fee ($2.75) are nonrefundable.

Questions?

Visit our FAQ Page or email us at [email protected]

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