Frequently Asked Questions - Parent Participation

AYSO is an all-volunteer organization – we receive no public funds and all of our expenses are paid from the registration fees of the children who play.  We expect all parents to participate in a volunteer role.  AYSO is an organization devoted to child development in a soccer environment that is safe, fair, and fun.  The kids are the focus of our program, and the program depends on the efforts of all involved adults for its success.  We require that as a Parent, Coach, Referee, Volunteer or Casual Observer you maintain a positive attitude when dealing with the children under all circumstances without exceptions.  This also includes your attitude when dealing with other parents in the presence of children.  Understand that we maintain a 'zero-tolerance' stand on 'abusive behavior' and violators will be suspended for one full year without appeal or exception.

Please read and abide by the AYSO Kids Zone Parent Pledge (downloadble pdf) for the benefit of our soccer community.

Region 20 is run for our kids by parents and other dedicated volunteers like you.  Unlike other youth sport organizations, AYSO has no paid staff on the local (regional) level.  All Board Members, Coaches, Referees and support staff contribute their time without monetary compensation.  And our registration fees reflect that.  Because of this regulation, we must limit the number of players and playing opportunities to match the number of volunteers.  Quite literally, it requires one volunteer at each level for every child in the program.  Parents who try to enroll their children without a volunteer commitment constitute a burden on other parents and may jeopardize the program.  There is always work to be done.  

We offer free training and clinics for all aspects of volunteer help. Among the many ways to get involved are:

* Coach / Assistant Coach

* Team Manager 

* Referee

* Youth Referee

* Division Administrative position (help from home!)

* Regional Board position (the big picture volunteer)

* Practice Chaperone

* Field Maintenance & Equipment



Let us know how you want to help by simply contacting us at rc@ayso20.org

Santa Monica AYSO Region 20 is a non-profit, all volunteer organization.  We receive no public funds and all of our expenses are paid from the registration fees of the children who play.  As such, we rely on the generosity of individuals to provide financial assistance to qualifying needy families, who would otherwise be unable to participate. A significant number of our families are at or below the poverty line. We keep our fees as low as possible in hopes that those who can afford more will contribute. These funds help us promote and reinforce the environment for which we strive to provide! $10-$20-$50-$100-$500-$1,000 or more,