Madison AYSO Region #1013
Madison's Finest Summer Soccer Program

About AYSO

AYSO was founded in Torrance, California in 1964. They adopted the current mission statement of 5 principles: Everyone Plays, Open Registration, Balanced Teams, Positive Coaching and Good Sportsmanship.

In 1964 AYSO's family included only 9 teams. Today that number has grown to more than 750 regional programs and 40,000 teams! There are currently about 600,000 kids playing AYSO soccer.

Through AYSO, youngsters of varied backgrounds and athletic abilities are given the opportunity to participate in soccer at an affordable price. Our concentration is primarily on fun and learning in a supportive family environment, and less on competition per se.

There is also a strong emphasis on volunteerism-training and development of parents and community supporters working to improve the AYSO experience, while learning about child development, human behavior and sports psychology. AYSO works because our volunteers work: coaches, referees, publicity, field markers, team parents, secretaries, etc.

AYSO has also introduced and implements its KID ZONE philosophy: written guidelines for parent and spectator behavior that encourages good sportsmanship and fun. Combined with trained volunteers, the entire experience is positive, fun, and educational!

Join us at AYSO!