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AYSO Region 13
Pasadena Area Youth Soccer

Policies

AYSO Region 13 policies covering player conduct, refund policy, and program guidelines.

Policies

Region 13 follows AYSO national policies along with local rules specific to our region.

Governing Documents

Our policies follow this hierarchy:

  1. IFAB Laws of the Game (international football rules)
  2. AYSO National Rules and Regulations
  3. AYSO Standard Policies & Procedures
  4. Region 13 Policies and Procedures
  5. AYSO Section 1 Rules of Competition
  6. AYSO Area 1-C Combined Rules

Player Safety

Concussion Protocol

  • All players and parents receive CDC concussion information (available in English and Spanish)
  • Volunteers complete CDC Concussion Awareness training
  • Any player suspected of having a concussion must be removed from play for the remainder of the day
  • Medical evaluation and written clearance required before returning to play

Sudden Cardiac Arrest

  • Information sheets provided to all families
  • Volunteers complete Simon’s Heart SCA training
  • Players showing symptoms are removed from play immediately and must receive professional medical evaluation

Field Rules

Turf Fields

Only water is permitted on turf fields. No sports drinks, food, or gum. Only players, coaches, and referees are allowed on the field or benches.

No Pets

Pets are not allowed at any AYSO events in the region. Service animals are exempt.

Equipment

Jewelry

Earrings and other jewelry must be removed to play soccer. This is a Law of the Game and applies to all practices and games. Earrings cannot be taped over.

Medical alert bracelets may be worn but should be taped down or covered.

Sideline Conduct

Respect the Referee

Coaches and parents must model good sportsmanship and avoid disparaging volunteer referees.

  • Referees ref
  • Coaches coach
  • Parents cheer

Coaches initial game cards confirming they understand this policy.

Disputes and Concerns

For concerns about conduct or policy violations, use the incident reporting process. See Safety for details.

Privacy

Personal data is handled according to AYSO National Board-approved privacy policies. Credit and debit card information is not stored. Background check data is encrypted and restricted to Risk Management personnel.

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