Players and parents: here you will find links and resources to help you make the most of your time with Flushing AYSO.
Q: When is the season?
A: Our season parallels the school year. Fall followed by Spring.
It is scheduled in two halves: typically 8 games in September and October, and 8 in May and June.
Games are generally played on Saturdays, throughout the day.
Depending on the number of teams, there will occasionally be games held on Sunday
U10 through U15 play mostly on Saturdays with occasional Sunday or weeknight games.
The difference is because older age groups play with teams from other regions, not just within Flushing AYSO.
U10 through U15 seasons sometimes start earlier or end later than those for younger players.
Q: What equipment does my child need?
A: You will need to purchase a uniform from Flushing AYSO (or use a hand-me-down, or find one at a garage sale).
As of 2024, New Uniform Pricing is as follows:
U5, U6, U8, U10 New Uniforms are $72
U12 and U15 New Uniforms are $82
Uniform purchase includes 2 Jerseys, 2 pairs of socks, and 1 pair of shorts
Shin Guards are required but not included in uniform purchase.
Your child should have a soccer ball of the correct size.
(See chart below for sizing)
Children playing at the U8 level or higher will need cleats. Cleats are optional for younger players.
Please be sure to use soccer cleats, baseball cleats are not recommended.
Baseball have an extra cleat in front that can interfere with play and cause injury when kicking.
Be sure to check out our Soccer Swap box, located near the concession stand. You can leave an outgrown ball, shin guards, cleats, uniform, or other equipment for someone else to use – or see if someone left just what you need.
Q: What size ball do we need?
| Age group | Age range* | Ball size |
| U5 | 4 years old | 3 |
| U6 | 5 years old | 3 |
| U8 | 6-7 years old | 3 |
| U10 | 8-9 years old | 4 |
| U12 | 10-11 years old | 4 |
| U15 | 12-14 years old | 5 |
* Ages are determined based on age as of December 31 following the fall portion of the season.
Q: What does AYSO cost?
A: As of the 2023/2024 season, annual player registration is $100.00.
Q: What about uniform colors – what color socks with what color shirt?
A: Depends on the age group:
U5-U10: Black socks with white jersey; orange socks with orange jersey.
U12-U14: White socks with white jersey; black socks with orange jersey.
Q: How does Flushing AYSO compare to travel soccer?
A: Here are some of our thoughts:
- Much of the training is similar, especially at the older levels. Many high school players come from AYSO teams, as well as others from travel teams, and some from both AYSO and travel.
- AYSO’s focus is less on winning than on our Six Philosophies, which help to ensure every player has plenty of time on the field, learns the game, and has a great time.
- The time commitment for AYSO can be less than for some travel teams. In AYSO, it ranges from an hour a week for U5 and U6, to a weekend game plus two practices per week at the older levels.
- AYSO is also very cost-effective, with a uniform plus a Fall AND Spring season’s worth of games (16) coming in at under $200.
Q: Where are games played?
A: For all children in divisions U5, U6, and U8 all games will be held on the age-appropriate fields at
Flushing Soccer Complex behind Seymour Elementary in Flushing.
U10, U12, and U14 play home games at the Flushing Soccer Complex but will travel to other regions for some games.
Q: As a coach, how do I contact the opposing coach to cancel or reschedule games?
A: We will provide a listing of all coaches in the AYSO system.
Q: What is the game cancellation policy?
A: We do not cancel games for chilly weather, or rain without lightning. When we do, the most common reasons are weather that is dangerous (usually lightning), or fields that are so wet that play would severely damage them. When cancellations occur, sometimes a whole day’s games will be cancelled. Other times, they will be cancelled on an hour-by-hour basis, in hopes that part of the day can be salvaged.
In the rare event of a cancellation, we will announce it on the website and Facebook, and notify coaches, who will contact you. If you don’t hear otherwise, assume you’re playing. But it doesn’t hurt to check the website or Facebook right before your game. Reschedules of cancelled games are not automatic or required. Rescheduling is at both coaches’ discretion.
Q: I haven’t heard from my coach. What do I do?
A: We’re sorry! This can happen for a variety of reasons, not always under the coach’s control.
Please contact us to let us know, and we will get you hooked up.