What is AYSO’s CORE Program?
This is another name for AYSO’s Primary program, which is home to the majority of our players. With our Philosophies laced throughout, our Core Program is the nation’s leading grassroots soccer program.
Our Grassroots program is the foundation for all the fun, excitement, and learning that happens on the fields! We have developed our soccer program to be age-appropriate and developmentally challenging based on our Six Philosophies, which are the essence of AYSO’s Mission and Vision and guide all that we do.
- Everyone Plays(R)
- Balanced Teams
- Open Registration
- Positive Coaching
- Good Sportsmanship
- Player Development
Who is it for?
For the Fall 2025/Spring 2026 season, this is for kids born in 2020 (6U) - through 2010 (16U).
How does it work?
Divisions 6U-8U are non - competitive.
In the Fall, Divisions that are 10U and up are competitive and team formations for these Divisions will take place at a draft, after player assessments.
In the Spring, there is no draft and there are no standings kept in Spring.
When will it take place?
AYSO Region 116 now offers a Fall and Spring season.
Fall practices start in August, Games start in September and the season ends in November.
Spring practices start in February, Games start in March and the season ends in May.
For the Fall 2025 Season, games will be held on the following Saturdays:
September 6th
September 13th
September 20th
October 4th
October 11th
October 18th
October 25th
November 1st
November 8th
November 15th
Where will it be?
Practice will be held at a park in East Chula Vista. Specific parks are designated for this purpose. We will provide the park locations once they are finalized from the city.
Games will also be held at either a park or at the soccer fields at Bonita Vista Middle School.
Older Divisions may travel to other local regions for away games.