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Tustin AYSO Region 96

Registration Announcements

Fall 2026 Registration is Open

Important: AYSO’s age determination dates have changed for the 2026–27 membership year. Age groups now run from August 1 through July 31 instead of the old calendar-year cutoff. Please review the Age Determination Chart before registering.

Season Overview

Core Season: Begins August 29, 2026 and runs through November 2026.

No games: Labor Day weekend on September 5, 2026.

Games: Primarily Saturdays.

Practices: Typically once per week for younger divisions and twice per week for older divisions.

Programs Offered

Core Program

Divisions: 5U, 6U, 7U, 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 19U

Season: Late August through November 2026

Postseason: Teams that qualify may be invited to postseason play, including Mayor’s Cup.

Program Fees

Early Bird: $190 through July 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Discount is applied in the shopping cart.

Regular Registration: $220

Program fees do not include the MY2026 $25 AYSO National Player Fee or the $3.50 service fee.

Note for U16 and U19: Players in these age groups will initially be placed on a waitlist while we gauge player interest and confirm enough qualified volunteers to safely form teams.

EPIC / Special Needs Program

Ages: 4 years and up

Season: September through November 2026

Games: Sundays

Program Fee

Registration: $20

Program fee does not include the MY2026 $25 AYSO National Player Fee or the $3.50 service fee.

Volunteer Information

Tustin AYSO is volunteer-run. Team formation, practices, and games depend on having enough qualified volunteers.

All volunteers must complete required registration steps, training, background checks, and fingerprinting as applicable.

If a team does not have enough compliant volunteers, practices or games may be delayed or canceled. Please consider volunteering to help us provide a safe and successful season for every player.

Start Registration

Dates and program availability are subject to change based on enrollment and volunteer availability.

Registration Steps

Registration Steps.

Select the "Register Now" button above on the top right side of the page.
Create your new family account.
Add your participants.
Select the available programs you wish to register your participant to. Make sure to only register a player in one program per season. If you have registered your player for Fall Core do not also register for for Fall EXTRA (only invited/accepted players should register in the EXTRA program)
Complete the registrations forms.
E-Sign your participants form.
Select the roles you would like to volunteer to.
Complete your volunteer info and E-Sign your volunteer form.
Review your selections.
Pay by credit or debit card. (if you must pay cash or by check, come to one of or in-person events to complete your registration)

Step by Step Instructions

Registration FAQs

The Q & A below answers our most commonly asked questions. If you still have questions, please email our Registrar who will answer your question or refer you to a person who can.

The system seems to placing my child in what seems like the incorrect age division, what is the age determination being used?
Please see the updated age determination chart here

Does everyone get to play?
Everyone Plays. There are no bench warmers in AYSO. Our region requires that all players in our core program play at least 3/4 of every game except in the rarest of circumstances.

Buddy Requests: Can I request my child to be on the same team with a friend?
5U, 6U, 7U, 8U: Yes, if possible.
9U- 14U: No
16U, 19U: Yes, with limitations (i.e. the only two GKs in the program will be split to each team).
Balanced Teams take precedence over buddy requests.

Coach Requests: Can I request a certain coach for my child?
5U, 6U, 7U, 8U: Yes, if possible.
9U - 14U: No
16U, 19U: Yes, if possible.

Is there AYSO soccer for high school players?
Yes! In fact, more than half of our 16U and 19U players represent local high school soccer teams and some of our 19U players are college students. The high school soccer season follows the AYSO soccer season. There is no schedule conflict.

My son/daughter has never played soccer before. Can he/she sign up?
Of course! Players must only meet the age requirement of being 4 to 18 years of age on Jan 1. One of our core philosophies is Open Enrollment!

My child has a physical, mental or emotional disability and cannot keep up with other kids. Can he/she still play?
Yes! You should consider having your child play in our VIP Program, one of the first and largest in the country! Email our VIP Coordinator for more information.

Can my two kids be on the same team?
If they're within the age range and gender of their division we will put them on the same team.

Do you offer a highly competitive level?
Our Advanced Play Program has All Stars, Spring Select and EXTRA

Will my child have fun? He/she has never played soccer before.
Soccer is a game, and games are fun! Winning is also fun, but AYSO is about so much more than winning. It's about player development, good sportsmanship, friendships and, most of all, having fun!

Can I sign up after the season has started?
You can if we still have room and the addition of your child does not upset the team balancing.

Does my child get a trophy for playing?
All 5U - 8U players receive a participation trophy at the end of the fall season. At 9U and above all trophies or medals are earned for the fall season.

My child can not practice on a certain day, can you accommodate?
The coach selects the day and time of training sessions. (If you coach, you can choose the time.) You can also ask the other parents on your child's team to consider organizing car-pools.

Can I pay with a credit card? Check?
Yes, you can pay online via credit card.

Do you offer any discounts?
We offer early-registration and family discounts (Fall/Spring season only).

Can I get a refund if my child withdraws from the program?
Yes, if the request for a refund is made before the day of the first scheduled game. Please refer to our refund policy.

Can my company be a sponsor?
Sponsorship starts as low as $150.00. Please contact our Marketing Director or check our Sponsors page.

Is my donation tax deductible?
AYSO is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization Tax ID# 95-6205398. Your contribution is tax deductible subject to current taxation laws. Please check with your accountant or tax professional.

I've never played or coached soccer before, can I sign up to be a coach?
Many of our first time coaches and referees have no experience. We will cover the cost for the training.

Can I coach my own child? Grandchild? Niece/nephews? Neighbor?
Yes! Please indicate on the player's registration form and contact your division coordinator.

Do you offer training for coaches?
We offer all levels of age appropriate training. Tustin AYSO will pay the cost of the class.

Are the coaches qualified?
All coaches are Safe Haven certified and have age-specific training.

Can I coach two teams? If yes, will the games be scheduled at different times?
We strongly discourage coaches from coaching more than one team. Coaching two teams requires permission from the Regional Coach Administrator. We do not guarantee that the games will be at different times. In most cases, we will encourage you to coach one and be the assistant coach for the other team.

I don’t know anything about soccer. Will you train me to be a referee?
Yes! We will cover all the costs to train you and provide you with all the equipment you need to be a successful referee.