Frequently Asked Question
What age do players need to be in order to play soccer?
Boys and girls between the ages of 4 and 18 years old can register to play.
How much does it cost for my child to play AYSO soccer in Seymour?
Registration is $60 during the Early Registration period. Once the Early Registration period ends, registration reverts to the standard $80 fee. The AYSO National fee is $17.50 and is paid separate from the registration fee but only charged once per year.
What is the refund policy?
Players are offered refunds if they withdraw during the Early Registration period, if they are injured before the season starts, or if a team does not develop for their division. Once the season starts, players who withdraw will not receive a refund of their fees. The AYSO National fee is only refunded on account of injury or players are not able to be placed on a team.
What does my child need once we are registered?
Your child will need a uniform, soccer ball, and shin guards. Uniforms will be sold during the second week of practices and typically costs $25.00 for a pair of jerseys. Once you have a uniform it only has to be purchased again if your child out grows it! Shin guards and soccer balls can be purchased from any lsporting goods store. However, Dicks Sporting Goods and SoccerPost offer AYSO starter packages that include a ball, cleats, and socks for around $50. Cleats are not required but recommend
Soccer balls–What size do I need?
8U and below players need a size 3 soccer ball. 12U and 10U players need a size 4 soccer ball. 14U and up needs a size 5 ball.
Where do we practice and play?
Seymour Community Park located off Chapman Highway at 134 Community Park Rd. Mouse over the About Us tab for drop down directions to our fields.
When do we practice and play?
Practice is typically from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and/or Fridays. Teams do not typically practice on Wednesday nights. 8U and under aged players practice once a week. 12U and 10U players practice twice a week. 14U and up players practice twice a week with extended practices usually an hour and a half or longer.
Games are scheduled for Saturdays each week with a total of 8 games a season. Younger players play all games at Seymour Community Park. 10U and older players usually play 4 home games and 4 away games located in the greater Knoxville area.
When does soccer practice start?
Fall season practice typically starts in late August; spring season typically starts in early March.
When is the first soccer game?
Fall games typically start the first or second Saturday in September; spring games typically start in late March.
How many games in a season?
Both Spring and Fall seasons typically consists of 8 games.
Does AYSO have soccer tournaments?
Yes! Parents and coaches decide if their team wants to attend any post season tournaments. Tournaments are usually offered at the end of each season, and popular tournaments usually include the East Tennessee Autumn Classic played in Morristown in Early November and the Area Games played at the close of the spring season.