In the first rounds of the playoffs every team participates. Divisions U6, U8 and U10 play through the middle Saturday in December without playoffs. They also play short-sided games . Division U16 and U19 teams play a shortened season of two games a week through mid-November when they disband and many move on to High School soccer. Under CIF rules, high school soccer players cannot be members of AYSO and high school soccer teams at the same time.
Practices generally take place on weekdays after school.
They can start as late as 6 o'clock or later in Division U14 and above. The coach may schedule additional practices but only one weekly practice is mandatory. From August to December click here for the Schedule . This is a program where the players attend a weekly combined practice and game. The practice, consisting of stretches and drills, lasts about half an hour.