AYSO Core Program: Where It All Begins
Our Core Program is the heart of AYSO — it’s where the excitement, learning, and lifelong memories begin. This is the program where most kids fall in love with soccer while building friendships and confidence on and off the field.
At the foundation of the Core Program are AYSO’s Six Philosophies:
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Everyone Plays
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Balanced Teams
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Open Registration
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Positive Coaching
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Good Sportsmanship
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Player Development
These values guide everything we do, starting with our commitment to Everyone Plays — no child is left on the sidelines. Every player gets to participate in at least half of every game, ensuring they’re part of the action, growth, and fun.
Teams are formed to focus on the experience — not the scoreboard. It’s not about lopsided victories; it’s about teamwork, sportsmanship, and helping each player grow. At AYSO, we believe soccer skills and life skills go hand in hand.
Our mission is simple: Get kids on the field, give them quality coaching, and teach them the beautiful game.
REVISED Refund Policy: Effective June 1, 2025
(Replaces all previous versions)
AYSO Region 676 operates under one 12-week season per year made up of two sessions:
6 weeks in the fall & 6 weeks in the spring
The cost for the 12-week season is $175.00
(This includes a $25 non-refundable national membership fee)
The remaining $25.00 goes to our AYSO National Office for an annual membership fee per child/per year.
REFUND POLICY
Refunds requested by the deadline date of July 15th will receive the Regional Registration Fee with the exception of a $5 cancellation fee for a total of 145.00. The AYSO National Membership fee of $25.00 is non-refundable. The credit card transaction fees through Sports Connect are non-refundable.
Refund requests MUST BE received in written format either by email to: [email protected]. Requests MUST include Player’s Name, Parents Name, Address, Division, and reason for Refund.
*** After the deadline, the following reasons are not applicable for a refund:
Refunds are not provided because families cannot or will not accommodate a specific coach/team/friend request.
Refunds are not provided because families cannot or will not accommodate their schedules to attend practices or game times (example: Child has baseball practice on the same night as soccer practice)
Refunds are not provided for game cancellations due to weather.
Refunds are not provided due to an injury whether soccer related or other reason.
Refunds are not provided because parent chose another sport for child, but already paid for Soccer (example: Child is also enrolled in softball and the games are at the same times as soccer, so parent decides to drop child from soccer)
Players who signed up for both sessions or spring only will remain in their same spot on our list for spring session. No refund will be given.
AYSO – Region 676
PO Box 27
Jenison, MI 49429