Playground: Ages 3-5

What is AYSO Playground?

AYSO Playground is a child development program. The objective of this program is to help develop, in collaboration with the parent or guardian, the child’s fundamental motor skills using soccer as a common thread. All parents MUST participate with their child during activities.

Where will my child play?

AYSO Playground is hosted in the city/town where you are registered as long as their is a program coordinator that has volunteered to lead the program for that area. If a program coordinator is not identified, players will be provided the option to participate in a nearby town/city or receive a refund of registration.

Is there competition in AYSO Playground?

There is no competition in AYSO Playground Soccer! The goal of AYSO Playground is 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.

Player Registration

Fall 2026 Soccer Program

AYSO Region 232's Core program is designed to allow kids ages 3 to 18 years old a chance to play soccer on fair and balanced teams with all players provided a guaranteed amount of playing time in every game. It is also a great chance for parents to volunteer and help support their kids.

Players must wear shin guards during practices and games.
Cleats are not required but highly recommended.
If they would like to bring their own ball, please make sure it's the correct size
Kickstart/Playground: Size 3 ball
6U / 8U: Size 3 ball
10U / 12U: Size 4 ball
14U and Up: Size 5 ball

Although it is our desire to include every child who wishes to play soccer, as a practical matter registration is only available on a first come, first served basis. Many factors can contribute to limiting registration within any division, including but not limited to the number of volunteers and availability of practice fields. Once a division has been filled, a waiting list is created from which players may be placed on a team if another player drops or additional coaches are secured.

In an attempt to balance teams correctly, we cannot accept requests for your child to be with specific coaches, or children to be placed on same teams as other children. Only the coach's own children, and siblings within the same division are guaranteed to be on same team.