Recreational programs are typically the first exposure for
children to the game of soccer. At Amelia Island Youth Soccer Club (AIYS), we
look to instill a love of the game for each and every player we have in our
program. Our Recreation Program is targeted towards children from
the Under 4 age group all the way through the Under 19 age group.
Any child of any ability level is welcome to play. The Recreational
Program is open to all applicants, regardless of
ability (dependent only on facility space and coach availability).
Seasons
The Recreational Program has two seasons per year:
Fall (August
– November) Registration opens late May and closes 1 August.
Spring (March – May) Registration opens November and closes 1 February.
Refunds
Refunds requested before registration close - No administration
fee
Refund requested after registration deadline and before season start - $30 administration
fee
Refunds requested after season start date - no refund
Team Assignments U6-U19
Team assignment is
based on a single season. Teams are formed using age and
gender to build teams equally. Coaches in all age groups are
volunteers; please be sure to indicate on your child’s form if you are willing
to volunteer to coach. No attempt will be made to insure returning
players stay on same team. AIYS attempts to honor as many requests as
possible but absolutely no guarantees can be made.
Practice Times and Locations U6-U19
The volunteer coach sets the practice location and times
for the team, subject to availability. Please note – since our coaches
are volunteers, there is no way for AIYS to know your
child’s practice schedule until AFTER the season kick-off
meeting.
U6 traditionally practice once a week for 30 minute. (coaches choice)
U8-U10 traditionally practice twice a week Monday and Wednesday for 1 hour and have one game on Saturday.
U12-U19 Practice twice a week 1.5 hour (coaches choice)
The season kick-off meeting is held approximately 10-14 days
prior to the beginning of the season.
In the fall, practices do not officially
begin until after September 1st, and Spring officially starts second weekend in March.
Game Times and Locations
U6-U10
Games are played at Baily Road Fernandina Beach.
Games are scheduled on Saturdays from 8 am. until 12 pm. Schedule will be posted on website as soon as it is available.
U12-U19
Games are played at North
Florida Youth Soccer Club parks. Games are scheduled on Saturdays from 8
A.M. until 5 P.M. and on occasions Sundays. Schedule is on website.
Scheduling U6-U19
The goal is for every team to have a schedule of
eight games, with a maximum of ten, during the season. Although the
schedule may initially be eight to ten games, Amelia Island Soccer Club cannot
guarantee that the team will actually play any particular number of games.
Circumstances sometimes arise during a season, over which the Club has no control, which
may prohibit a team from playing a scheduled game. These circumstances may
include, but are not limited to, weather, a team folding, and a team canceling
and failing to reschedule a game due to unforeseen circumstances.
Games are scheduled between teams of the same age.
There may be an odd number of teams in each age group or there may be an even
number of teams. If there is an even number of teams, generally speaking,
each team will be scheduled for a Saturday game day. If there is an odd
number in the rotation, generally, each team will have a “bye” week on the
schedule.
Playing Time
Youth recreational soccer focuses on the
development of the player. It is an opportunity for each child to learn
individual skills and teamwork skills. Youth recreational soccer is not
focused on winning or losing; it is about each child playing to the best
of his or her ability while having fun. It is about rewarding
effort. Therefore, regardless of ability, each recreational player is
guaranteed playing time during one half of each game. It is the coach’s
responsibility to ensure that every child plays an appropriate amount of time.