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• Fall + Spring Registration
• Spring Only Registration
• What Happens After I Register?
• Refund Policy
• How Do I Volunteer?
• Waitlist Information
• Help! I Missed Registration!
• What If My Child Has Never Played Soccer?
• Season Dates
• Home Game Schedule
• Divisions
• Interplay Fields
• Jersey Colors
• Required Equipment
• Weather Policy
• Photo/Media Policy
• For More Information

HOW TO REGISTER:

• The parent/guardian needs to create an account first  HERE. That link will open Sports Connect, which will direct you through the account creation process.
• You will see Stack Sports, Sports Connect, and/or Blue Sombrero links in your URL bar while registering or viewing your account later.
• After the parent/guardian creates the account, add player(s) to the parent/guardian account.
  • When you enter your player's birthdate, the system will automatically show available divisions.
  • You will then be able to choose a program for your player.
    • CORE is our mainstream soccer program.
    • EPIC (Everyone Plays in Our Community) is our program for players with special needs.
• Please note that Fall registration automatically includes Spring — there is no Fall-only option.
  
• NOTE: The National AYSO fee is non-refundable. It is collected by our National office for operating expenses, and the region does not see any of this money.

FALL + SPRING REGISTRATION: 

• Registration is open May 10-June 30 for Fall + Spring registration.
• If your player registered in Fall, your player is already signed up for Spring of the following year. (Currently U4 is the only Division that has to sign up for both fall and spring session)
• FREE for EPIC (Everyone Plays In our Community), those players who are special needs, those who cannot play mainstream soccer. No upper age limit.
• All others:
  • 25.00 non-refundable National AYSO Club Fee.
  • U4 73.25 Registration fee (single season)
  • U5-U15 146.50 Registration fee (both seasons)
  • 3.50 credit card service fee
    
  • 10.00 Sibling Registration Discount (in the same Member Year, Fall and Spring Sessions)
  • 50.00 Uniform Package - for divisions U6 through U15 (if needed)
    • Includes: 2 Jerseys (home and away), 1 pair of black Shorts, 2 pairs of socks.
    • U4's Division Fee includes a T-shirt.
    • U5's Division Fee includes a T-shirt and a ball.
    • EPIC's uniforms are free.
• For U5+, you have the option of paying in full or with installments. Choose "Payment Options" and then "Payment Plans" to pay in installments.
  • NOTE: This payment will NOT show up as "AYSO" on your credit card statement! It will show up something similar to "Sc* Region 169 Www.Stackspor Tx."
    

SPRING ONLY REGISTRATION:

• Registration is open January 10-February 28 for Spring only registration.
• If your player has signed up in Fall, your player is already signed up for Spring of the following year.
• FREE for EPIC (Everyone Plays In our Community), those players who are special needs, those who cannot play mainstream soccer.
  
• All others:
  • 25.00 non-refundable National AYSO Club Fee.
  • 73.25 Registration fee.
  • 3.50 credit card service fee.
    
  • 50.00 Uniform Package - for divisions U6 through U15 (if needed)
    • Includes: 2 Jerseys (home and away), 1 pair of black Shorts, 2 pairs of socks.
    • U4's Division Fee includes a T-shirt.
    • U5's Division Fee includes a T-shirt and a ball.
    • EPIC's uniforms are free.
• Paying in installments is not available when registering for Spring-only. Paying in full is the only option.
  • NOTE: This payment will NOT show up as "AYSO" on your credit card statement! It will show up something similar to "Sc* Region 169 Www.Stackspor Tx."

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I REGISTER?

• You will receive an email confirmation after registering from "[email protected]."
  • NOTE: Your payment will NOT show up as "AYSO" on your credit card statement! It will show up something similar to "Sc* Region 169 Www.Stackspor Tx."
  • Additional mass emails to the region will come from our website email system with an "@bluesombrero.com" domain.
• For Fall season (August-October), you'll start receiving emails in July about needs for coaches and a welcome to the season.
• For Spring season (April-June), you'll starting receiving emails in March about needs for coaches, etc.
• We hold a Parent Information Meeting around 2 weeks prior to the start of each season. 
  • This is when Coaches receive their rosters and will begin contacting their players.
  • The game schedule will become available near or just after this time as well.
• The Grand Blanc AYSO Facebook page is a great resource for when important meetings are scheduled and for other time-sensitive information!

REFUND POLICY:

• There will be no refund of players registration fee (cost of uniform will be refunded) after coaches meeting, approximately 2-3 weeks prior to the start of the season.
  
• Refunds are not available for players who play in the fall and opt to not return in the spring.
• The National AYSO fee is non-refundable.
• Additional refund questions can be directed to [email protected]. 

HOW TO VOLUNTEER:

• AYSO runs entirely on volunteers — we are always looking for head coaches, assistant coaches, team parents, and referees!
• Many volunteer roles can be selected right when you register your child.
• All volunteers are required to complete a background check before working with players.
• Coaches must keep their training and certifications current each season to remain active with the region.
• See the VOLUNTEER! tab for open positions.
• If you have questions, contact [email protected]. 

WAITLIST INFORMATION

• Your player may be waitlisted for a number of reasons. We could be waiting for a team to have enough players to form or trying to find another coach to lead a new team. Since the National AYSO fee is non-refundable, we don't want you to lose that money if we are unable to place players on a team.
  
• Some Divisions may have a waitlist while others have open registration. This may depend on enrollment or coach availability per division.
• If your player is able to be moved onto a team, our Registrar will contact you to complete the registration/payment process.
• EPIC registration is open at any time before or during seasons but is considered "Waitlist Only" to make sure our program can meet the player's needs. The EPIC director will contact you with more details.

HELP! I MISSED REGISTRATION!

• Our open registration dates are January 10-February 28 for Spring and May 10-June 30th for Fall+Spring. If you miss registering during those times, we *may* be able to accommodate your player, depending on timing and team openings. We do our best to make sure everyone has a chance to play.
• Contact our registrar at [email protected] with your player's information if inquiring about late registration.
• If you are visiting in the off season, sign up to be notified when registration opens! Fill our our Registration Reminder form HERE to receive a reminder email.

WHAT IF MY CHILD HAS NEVER PLAYED SOCCER?

• It is absolutely fine if your child has never played soccer before! In fact, AYSO is designed specifically as an inclusive, recreational program for players of all experience levels and skill sets.
• Your child will be placed in a division based on their age group, and there are no tryouts or cuts to get onto a team.
• One of AYSO's core philosophies is that every child must play at least half of every game. Your child won't sit on the sidelines just because they are learning.
• The region makes a conscious effort to balance skill levels across all teams so that everyone has a fair and fun experience.
  

SEASON DATES:

• An AYSO Member Year includes Fall and Spring sessions.
• • Fall session starts approximately the first weekend after school starts and goes to the end of October.
  • Spring session is approximately Mid-April, May, and first week or two of June.
• When your player is signed up for the Fall Session they are also signed up for the Spring Session.
• No games played on Mother's Day.
• No games played on Memorial Day weekend.

HOME GAME SCHEDULE:

• Hartker Games for U6 - U15 are scheduled on:
• • Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• One game may be scheduled during the week (due to rainouts or rescheduling).
• Rained out games are the responsibility of the home coach to re-schedule based on home field availability.
• Interplay games are scheduled by the region and are typically available 1-2 weeks before the season starts.

DIVISIONS:

AYSO age divisions are based on an August 1 to July 31 birth date cycle to align players with their school-grade peers. The division cutoffs determine which age group your child is placed into. When you enter your player's birthdate while registering, the system will automatically show available divisions. With region approval, players are allowed to play UP in divisions but not down. Because we are all volunteers, the coach decides on day, time, and location of practice according to his/her schedule.

EPIC - Everyone Plays In our Community

• Special Needs Players only. Those who cannot participate in mainstream soccer.
• We concentrate on teaching the skills of soccer.
• EPIC meets Sundays from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Hartker Fields.

U4 (Playground) Co-ed

• Players with birthdates between August 2022-July 2023.
• The program concentrates on balance and coordination.
• Parent participation is required.
• No practices during the week.
• U4 players meet Saturdays from 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. at Hartker Fields.

• Players with birthdates between August 2021-July 2022.
• First 1/2 hour concentrates on drills and skills.
• Second half hour, group broken into 3v3 or 4v4 scrimmages.
• No practices during the week.
• U5 players meet Saturdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Hartker Fields.

• Players with birthdates between August 2020-July 2021.
• Practice sessions are usually held prior to their games. OR the Coach may have a practice time through the week.
• Games are 3v3.
• All games at Hartker Fields.

• Players with birthdates between August 2018-July 2020.
• Usually 1 practice during the week.
• Games are 5v5.
• All games at Hartker Fields.

U10 (Under 10) Interplay

• Players with birthdates between August 2016-July 2018.
• Usually 1 practice during the week
• Games are 7v7.

• Players with birthdates between August 2014-July 2016.
• Usually 1 practice during the week.
• Games are 9v9.

• Players with birthdates between August 2011-July 2014.
• Usually 1 or 2 practices during the week.
• Games are 11v11.

INTERPLAY FIELDS:

• BIRCH RUN: Birch Run Township Park, 13175 Maple Road, Birch Run, Michigan 48415. Website.
  
• DAVISON: Davison High School, 1250 N Oak Road, Davison, MI 48423. Website.
• DURAND: 9550 East Lansing Rd., Durand, MI 48429. Field map.
• FENTON: 16021 Linden Rd, Linden, MI 48451. Website.
• FLUSHING: 3088 North Seymour Rd., Flushing, MI 48433. Website.
• HOLLY: North of Holly Middle School, 14470 N Holly Rd, Holly, MI 48442. Website.
• MONTROSE: Barber Memorial Park, 11410 Seymour Rd, Montrose, MI 48457. Website.
• SWARTZ CREEK: Street address is 1200 S. Linden Rd, Flint, MI 48532, known as Andalucia Health Park. Actual location: end of Town Center Parkway. Field map.

REGION 169 JERSEY COLORS:

• Black is Away. Black jersey and socks.
• Red is Home. Red jersey and socks.
  

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:

• Players are required to have shin guards on for practice and games.
• Ball sizes:
  • U5, U6 and U8 use the size 3 ball
  • U10 and U12 use the size 4 ball
  • U15 and above use size 5 ball
• Bring the 5 S's - Shirt, Shorts, Socks, Shoes, and Shin Guards.
• Also bring a labeled water bottle!
• Cleats are not required but if they are used, they must be soccer cleats. Other sport cleats have different stud configurations that can be a safety issue for soccer!
• Prohibited items include: Hats with brims, jewelry such as earrings (don't get ears pierced just before or during a season!), necklaces, and bracelets, and rigid casts/splints. You can see more about the AYSO Equipment Policy HERE.

WEATHER POLICY:

• We play in the rain and in the cold. Just because it is raining does not mean games will be canceled.
• If lightning or thunder occurs, games will be delayed immediately with the following actions:
  • A 30 minute delay begins, with a reset with any additional lightning or thunder.
  • Everyone should take cover away from the open fields immediately, inside a fully enclosed or grounded building or vehicle.
  • Refs and coaches are responsible for calling the delay.
  • If thunder or lightning occurs and the game has not been called, please alert your coach or referee immediately. Safety is more important than the game!
• Get Text alerts when Hartker Fields are closed. Text keyword Hartkerayso14424 to 334-310-2497. Message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to 334-310-2497 to cancel. For additional assistance, text HELP to 334-310-2497.
  • Note for game days: Just because Grand Blanc may be open/closed on game days with inclement weather does not guarantee other regions will follow suit. Coaches should always verify with other regions.

PHOTO/MEDIA POLICY:

• As a part of the registration process, by accepting the "AYSO Participation, Liability, and Health Waiver," all registrants consent to: "For internal and external use, AYSO and its licensees and invitees may obtain, compile, and use contact information, soccer photographs, and audiovisual recordings of the Player consistent with the AYSO Privacy Policy. I consent to such uses and waive all rights to approval and compensation."
• The AYSO Privacy Policy can be found here: https://ayso.org/privacy-policy.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

• For questions not answered here, feel free to reach out to us!
• You can email us at [email protected] or call us at 810-694-5425.
• You can also find us on Facebook for updates and announcements.
• You can see the Board Member Directory in the BOARD MEMBERS & CONTACT DETAILS tab for specific email addresses.