ABOUT LYSL

Open Registration for LYSL usually occurs in February or March as a big event at a public place. To register a player a legal parent or guardian must be present to sign forms. The players are not required to be present to sign up. It is strongly recommended that registration is done during this event as there will be a lot of people present that can answer questions, help you fill out the paperwork correctly to make placement quicker and easier, and samples of uniform sizes will be available for inspection.

Current year registration information is found on the News page. For information on how House teams are formed, click here and for High Comp information, click here.

Eligibility - Players ages 4-18 years of age. The age group of a player is defined as how old that player is on July 31 of the playing year. Movement between the age groups is not permitted in the House program. High Comp age groups are based on "age pure" or one year brackets from U9-U19. Movement between age groups is limited to specific circumstances that are listed in the High Comp program information.

Under 5 - Those who are 4 years old on July 31st of the playing year.

Under 6 - Those who are 5 years old on July 31st of the playing year.

Under 7 - Those who are 6 years old on July 31st of the playing year.

Under 8 - Those who are 7 years old on July 31st of the playing year.

Under 9 - Those who are 8 years old on July 31st of the playing year.

Under 10 - Those who are 9 years old on July 31st of the playing year.

Under 12 - Those who are 10 or 11 years old on July 31st of the playing year.

Under 14 - Those who are 12 or 13 years old on July 31st of the playing year.

Under 16 - Those who are 14 or 15 years old on July 31st of the playing year.

Under 19 - Those who are 16, 17 or 18 years old on July 31st of the playing year.

(basically, what ever the age of the player is on July 31, 2005 defines their age group. Example: A player age 7 on 7/31/05 is a U8 player.)

Required Paperwork - To register, a parent or legal guardian must have the following items completed and turned in. There will be space at registration event provide to sit and complete the paperwork.

• LYSL Registration Form (provided by LYSL at registration) - This form is unique for LYSL player registration. It requests player contact information, geographic locations, years of experience playing soccer, uniform size, interest in House or High Comp program, and more. This information is vital to getting the players placed appropriated. All players must have a completed form to register with the league. All registration forms must contain the player's legal birth name as shown on their birth certificate or passport. Hospital or church records are not acceptable.

  • In 2006, geographical area is being determined by nearest school that is nearest the age level of the player.

• USYSA Form 1601 (provided by LYSL at registration) - Commonly referred to as "the Health Form", this document is required by CYSA and LYSL of all registered players. Legal parental (or guardian) signature is required on Form 1601 in two areas for every player. Note: Any unsigned medical releases on Form 1601 for any reason will result in the ineligibility for the player to be registered with the league. Coaches are required to have a fully signed 1601 with them at all times they are will the players.

Click here for CYSA Registration forms, include 1601

• Copy of the player's legal passport or certified birth certificate (not a hospital or baptism record) if not already on record. [New players are required to provide a copy of their birth certification or Passport to be kept on file with LYSL. Players that made a high comp team will be asked for another copy of their birth certificate by their coach once the teams are formed.]

• For all players U9-U19, provide a current headshot photo (1 inch by 1 inch) of the player for their required player pass.

• Payment in the form of cash, check, or money order

Uniforms - Players must wear the official LYSL uniform to participate in games. Details are below.

Fees - The league has taken the position that the fundraising activity became a burden on every team and family. Some members were very happy to participate and others (including entire teams) resisted due to the fact that they already are faced with a number of similar activities such as the school fundraisers. LYSL has chosen not to participate in a league wide fundraiser, such as the coupon books, as a league event. Because of this decision, fees are calculated annually on all players to offset the loss of the fundraising activity.

House Program (Division 4) Waiting List - Any registration paperwork turned in after the registration event is considered late. At some point the player list has to be "frozen" while teams are formed. When this happens, newly registered players are placed on the waiting list until the teams are formed. Then wait list players are placed on team where openings exist.

To sign up to be on the waiting list, email or leave a voice message for the appropriate Age Group Coordinator (AGC).

• Until there is an opening, you will not be called. Please do not call to ?check up? on the openings.

• IF an opening becomes available and you are called to fill out the paperwork, please follow these instructions:

o        IF an team opening occurs and the player has been accepted for placement by the AGC, the parent will be notified how much money is owned and instructed to drop a check or M.O. (made out to LYSL) to the Registrar (5516 Oakmont Circle) soccer box on the porch.

o        Get the paperwork from Registrar's porch at 5516 Oakmont Circle. Please do not knock on the door as this is a personal residence. Email (registrar@lysl.org) or call (461-7570, 14#) with questions.

o        Return completed forms to 5516 Oakmont Circle with payment

Player Passes - All House and High Comp players and coaching staff U9 and above must have player passes. Find the current information on the Documents page.

High Comp Program (Division 1 and 3) - Players wishing to participate in High Comp Al Caffodio (Division 1 or 3) MUST attend tryouts to possibility of being selected. Check the website for final dates and locations as they become available. If you are interested in High Comp placement after tryouts, contact the High Comp Committee for available placement. All registrations for approved High Comp placement must go through the the Registrar.

"WELCOME TO LIVERMORE YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE" handout is a brand new publication each family registering will have a "WELCOME TO LIVERMORE YOUTH SOCCER" handout to read about youth soccer. This document contains an overview of this league's programs and operations. Some change naturally occurs over the years, so be informed. Read the material. The league website also has the most up-to-date information available. The league newsletters, the website, and the outgoing message on our league voice line are the best way for you to keep yourself informed. [.PDF FILE]

TOPSoccer (Division 5) is a community based training and team placement program for young athletes with special needs. These needs are because of a physical or mental disability that might discourage or preclude the child from participating in a sports program. TOPSoccer is classified as Division 5. This is a fantastic opportunity for players that are not able to participate in the other Divisions. [go here for full details]

CONTACT: League Registrar, at registrar@lysl.org or call 925-461-7570, 14#. (email preferred)

HOUSE: All LYSL House teams must wear the official High Five Livermore uniform, which consists of a separate white and green jersey, black shorts, and green socks. House uniforms are sold directly to the parents by the league's Uniform Coordinator. Parent can order via email, phone, or mail. Instructions and pricing information are on the league store page.

All uniform issues are handled by the league's Uniform Coordinator (uniforms@lysl.org, 461-7570, 6#). The vendor does not handle house issues or purchases directly, the league Uniform Coordinator does.

 

HIGH COMP: All LYSL High Comp teams must wear the official Kelme Livermore Elite uniform, which consists of separate white and green jerseys, black shorts and 2 pair of green socks. For current information on high comp uniforms, click here.

CONTACT: Uniform Coordinator, at uniforms@lysl.org or call 925-461-7570, 6#.