When, where and how long are games and practices?

When and where are games and practices?

AYSO Region offers a Fall Core program. We do not have Winter, Spring, or Summer programs.

The Fall 2025 Core program is currently scheduled to begin in late August 2025 for all divisions 14U and younger.

16U and 19U divisions are scheduled to begin their season in late August 2025 and are expected to finish before the start of the high school soccer season.

Our Instructional Divisions, which are 8U and younger, will end in late November. Our Competitive Divisions (10U–14U) will continue through November 23rd, depending on Regional playoff qualification. Postseason play for teams advancing to Area playoffs will occur the first or second weekends of December and can continue into January. Teams advancing beyond Area playoffs typically play January through March.

Games for 14U and younger divisions are held weekly on Saturdays at the Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Memorial Park in Van Nuys. Games are about an hour long and usually scheduled between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Expect to be at the park for about 60–80 minutes each Saturday. There are no regular games scheduled for the weekend following Thanksgiving. The Turkey Tournament is held that weekend but is voluntary and intended for players who want a fun experience.

Playground and Jamboree sessions are also held each Saturday at the park, typically scheduled between 8:00 AM and noon.

For children 5 years old or younger, practice is held on Saturdays just before each game.

For children 6 years or older, practices are scheduled during the week. Practices are held at Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Park, with coaches establishing practice days and times. Practices typically occur on weekday afternoons and vary in frequency and duration, but assume 1–2 times per week for 60–90 minutes.