The Spring Development League is a great opportunity for players to continue developing their soccer skills under a more casual environment. It is all about fun, staying fit and developing the skills and knowledge of the participants; coaches, referees and players alike.

COED

Please take note that while the region will attempt to form separate boys and girls teams, this will be solely based on the number of registrants and the possibility to form such separate teams. If there are not enough registrations per each division in order to form an adequate number of separate teams, the region will form smaller teams for short-sided games (I.e. 5v5, 7v7, 9v9) or form Coed teams (mixed teams boys and girls).

PLAYTIME

The Spring Development season at Pass Area AYSO Region 641 is meant to encourage the growth and development of players and teams. Pass Area AYSO Region 641 expands upon one of AYSO's six philosophies, Everyone Plays, during the Spring Development season by requiring that coaches ensure that no single player plays all four quarters of a game until all other players have played a minimum of three quarters. Additionally, players that sit more than one quarter in a game, cannot sit more than one quarter the following game.

This rule is intended to provide each and every player on a Spring Development team as much playtime as possible. This affords every player an opportunity to enjoy and learn the sport of soccer during the spring development season.

SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

Registration Period	November to January
Play Period	March to May
Ages	3 to 14
Age Groups	5U to 15U and Playground
Registration Includes	Full uniform, pictures and accident insurance

Spring 2026 Referee Coverage

⚽ Referee Requirements & Match Procedures

Effective Saturday, March 7

Important: A cleared and certified Center Referee is required for every 10U–15U match. If no Center Referee is available, the game will be played as a scrimmage and recorded as a 0-1 forfeit for the home team.

Match Day Referee Rules

All home teams must provide a referee (Center or AR) for their match.
If the home team does not provide a referee, the match will be recorded as a 0-1 forfeit and played as a scrimmage.
Scrimmages may proceed with club linesmen and a coach managing the game.
No Referee Points will be awarded for any scrimmage played without a Center Referee.

Assignr & Referee Coverage

Home teams are encouraged to have their referee(s) sign up in Assignr for an AR position during home matches.
Please do not sign up as the Center Referee, as we aim to keep the center position neutral whenever possible.
If no Center Referee is assigned before kickoff, the home team’s AR must move to Center Referee or the home team will receive a forfeit.
If a full referee crew not affiliated with the home team is assigned in Assignr and a referee does not show, the home team must fill the missing spot or face a forfeit.
A match may proceed with only a Center Referee and club linesmen, as long as the Center Referee is affiliated with the home team.

Game Card Requirements

10U–15U: All teams must submit a completed game card to the referee before the match.
If the match becomes a scrimmage, coaches must complete the game cards (including substitutions) and turn them in at the referee tent.
8U: Coaches must complete game cards and turn them in at the referee tent after the match.

Referee Point Policy

To earn a Referee Point, referees must:
- Be in proper referee uniform
- Fully and legibly complete the back of both teams’ game cards
8U Referee Points may only be earned by Youth Referees (up to 4 points).

Playoff Requirement

Any team advancing to the May playoffs will be required to provide referee coverage during playoff matches.

Questions?
Please contact the Referee Administrator at [email protected]

⚽ AYSO is 100% Volunteer-Run — We Need YOU! ⚽

AYSO runs because of amazing volunteers! Whether you want to coach, referee, or help behind the scenes, there’s a place for you on our team.

Visit our "COACHES" or "REFEREES" page to get started.

Need help? Email [email protected] and one of our awesome volunteer Board Members will help you!

Also needed throughout the season: Game Day Setup • Field Prep • Cleanup

Thank you for helping make this soccer experience the best it can be for our kids! ⚽💙

FAQs

What team will my child be on?
-You will hear from your child's coach by the "Coach Call By Date". All coaches for the division must be found and cleared before they are given their rosters by their division coordinator.

Who will my child's coach be?
-All coaches are volunteer parents, grandparents, and friends! If you are interested in coaching, please visit the "Coaches" page of our website for additional information. Division Coordinators will be reaching out to every parent to find out if you are interested in volunteering!

When are practices and games?
-Practices are at the discretion of each coach. Coaches choose their times, days, and locations. 5U/6U practice 1-2 times a week for 30 minutes. 8U practices 1-2 times a week for an hour. 10U and up usually practice twice a week for 1.5 hours each day. Games are Saturday mornings beginning at 8am. 12U and up can have weekday games.

What do I need to provide?
-Shinguards are required. Cleats are recommended. Each player should also have their own ball.
-Size 3 ball for 5U-8U
-Size 4 ball for 10U-12U
-Size 5 ball for 14U and up

Can I help with my child's team?
-Yes, we'd love to have you! All parents who wish to be on the field with the kids, assisting the coach, must become a registered volunteer with AYSO. Please visit the "Coaches" page of the website for the steps to complete the volunteer process.

My child has decided not to play. Can I get a refund?
-All refund requests must be received at the email [email protected] two weeks prior to the first game of the season. The Refund Request form is on our "Resources" page.

5U-12U SCHEDULES

SPRING 2026 5U-12U SCHEDULES

REGION PLAYOFFS

All 10U-12U Teams that complete 3 Volunteer Points and 13 Referee Points* and whose coaches complete the end-of-season player evaluations will be eligible to play in our Region Playoffs at the end of the season.

*10 Referee Points must be completed by the 6th week of the season

REFEREE AND VOLUNTEER POINTS
VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE - AS OF 3/13

IMPORTANT DATES

⚽ 2026 Spring Development League

Important Dates

February 20, 2026 – Refund Request Deadline (Playground Division)
February 21, 2026 – Refund Request Deadline (All Other Divisions)
February 23, 2026 – Coach Meeting (Chatigny Center)
February 24, 2026 – Practices May Begin
February 28, 2026 – Coach Call Deadline
February 28, 2026 – 10U/12U Coach Courses
March 2, 2026 | 6:00–9:00 PM – Referee Course (Sports Park)
March 6, 2026 – First Playground Session
March 7, 2026 – 🎉 Opening Day
March 7, 2026 – Picture Day (All Divisions)
March 27, 2026 – No Playground
March 28, 2026 – No Games (Bye Week)
April 24, 2026 – No Playground
April 24, 2026 – No Practices at the Sports Park
April 25, 2026 – No Games (Bye Week)
May 8, 2026 – Final Playground Session
May 9, 2026 – Final Regular Season Games
May 16, 2026 – 10U–15U Playoffs or Make-Up Games (if needed)
May 23, 2026 – No Games
May 30, 2026 – 10U–15U Playoffs Make-Up Date (if needed)

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