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Tustin AYSO Region 96

Tustin AYSO Programs

Tustin AYSO offers several soccer programs for players of varied ages and abilities. Our soccer programs run year round starting in Fall, the start of our membership year, and ending in Summer, the close of our membership year.

Core Program

This is the primary program of Tustin AYSO that includes all ages and most players. Teams are put together in a way that makes playing soccer about the experience, not wins or losses. It’s not about blowing out another team with an unbelievable score; it’s about sportsmanship and learning to be the best possible team mate and opponent. Developing players is what we’re about, because soccer skills and life skills go hand in hand. Tustin AYSO’s main purpose is to get kids on the field, provide them with good coaches, and teach them to play soccer.

EPIC Program

Tustin AYSO is proud to offer a very special program for children and adults with physical or mental disabilities. Our EPIC (Everyone Plays In our Community) program provides a safe, fun environment with trained coaches and volunteers who facilitate an enriching experience that the players and their families will cherish forever. Buddies assist during the games in which players learn soccer while meeting new friends, having fun and increasing skills and self-esteem. Players and their families, along with the volunteers, enjoy the complete AYSO experience – team uniforms, scoring goals, cheering from the sidelines, and the list goes on!

Advanced Play Program (APP)

Our advanced play program is designed to provide a more challenging level of play for those players who possess the appropriate interest, skills and abilities and to enhance each player's experience and individual growth through the game of soccer while retaining the spirit and organization of AYSO.

EXTRA Program

All Star Program

Spring Select Program

Academies And Camps

Summer Soccer Camps
Winter Fire Academy

Program Seasons

Tustin AYSO has several seasons year round. Each is described below. Please visit our age divisions page for a definition of the breakdown and which division would include your child. To join, sign-up online or at one of our in-person registration events, visit our registration pages for details.

Fall Season Programs

The Fall season is Tustin AYSO's primary season and has many components to satisfy the needs of all players. This is the first season in the AYSO membership year.

Core Program

September to December
Under-5 to Under-19

Mayor's Cup (Regional Playoffs) - Divisions Under-10 through Under-14
All teams in the Under-10 through Under-14 divisions can play in the Mayor's Cup. This tournament held in late November and early December decides the Tustin Region 96 champions and the team(s) that will advance to the Area Q Tournament held in December. The Area Q Tournament champions advance to the Section 11 Tournament in February or March and those champions advance to the California State Championships in March.

VIP Program

September to November
All ages 4 years and older

For players who have special needs. These games are played on Sunday afternoons between Labor Day and Thanksgiving. This primary program invites all persons of any age. Please visit our VIP section for information.

EXTRA Program

September to December
Under-9 to Under-14

Players for the fall EXTRA program are selected after try-outs in the spring. See the EXTRA program page for details.

Spring Season Programs

Core Program

March to May
Under-5 to Under-19

This is an open-registration season from March to May where balanced teams are formed and runs similar in format to the Fall Core Program. One major difference is some travel as away games for Under 10 and older may actually be in nearby cities within Area Q.

Spring Select Program

March to May
Under-10 to Under-19

The spring season involves ages Under-10 and older and runs from March to May. This season comprises of All Stars, Select and EXTRA (Fire) teams. These teams are formed by coaches and approved by the Advanced Play coordinator. These teams will sometimes continue playing into the summer participating in tournaments.

VIP Program

March to May
All ages 4 years and older

For players who have special needs, we have our VIP program. These games are played on Sunday afternoons starting in mid-March and ending in mid-May. This program invites all persons of any age. Please visit our VIP section for information.

Winter Season Programs

All-Stars Program

January and February
Under-10 to Under-14

The best players from the Fall standard primary program are invited for an opportunity to play together in competition with other regions. These teams are formed in November and play in January and February. Please visit our Advanced Play section for more information. Players must have played in the Fall standard Core program. EXTRA players are not eligible.

All-Star champions are invited to play in the Section 11 Tournament in February or March. Section 11 Tournament champions advance to the California State Championships in March.