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RIVERSIDE REGION 47

EXTRA PROGRAM

2026/2027 SEASON

STAFF

REGIONAL COMMISSIONER

Terry Kelly (rc@ayso47.org)

REGIONAL REFEREE ADMIN

Phil Schmidt (rra@ayso47.org)

REGIONAL COACH ADMIN

Javier Jaime (coachstaff@ayso47.org)

REGIONAL TREASURER

Stephanie Banda (treasurer@ayso47.org)

COMPETITIVE DIRECTOR

Gabe Gutierrez (competitive@ayso47.org) (951-201-2478)

• COMMITMENT

• A high level of commitment is expected from coaches, players, and parents. The AYSO EXTRA Program is designed for motivated and enthusiastic players. Any other obligations must be disclosed, and while some players may be involved in other sports, most Extra coaches require that training sessions and games take at least equal precedence with other activities.

Section 1 Rule: No player can be a “club” soccer player during the fall season.

Exemptions can be made in Spring. This is due to Extra teams being allowed to participate in the same tournaments in the Spring.

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• GAMES & TOURNAMENTS

The Extra Program regular season typically runs from early September through July 31, 2027 and is usually comprised of 10 games—half at home and the rest away in surrounding AYSO regions (Southern Californa).

While most games take place on Saturdays, there is a possibility of weekday and Sunday games.

End of fall season, teams can participate in our version of State Cup.

In addition to regular season games, all Extra teams will also participate in AYSO soccer tournaments. Each team is self-funded, and fundraising will be needed to cover tournament expenses. Most tournaments require gameplay on both Saturday and Sunday.

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Extra Program COST

$570 for all age groups

Payment can be made in full or made in three installment payments.

Registration costs vary each year due to multiple factors, and they are generally higher than those for the Fall season. Extra Program registration fees cover regional expenses, uniforms, field rentals, and other miscellaneous costs. Additional tournaments may require further expenses such as entry fees, lodging, transportation, and food, which are the responsibility of each family and not included in the registration fee.

However, teams will have opportunities to fundraise to help cover tournaments and additional optional costs. Many Extra Programs also fundraise for items such as backpacks and warm-ups to make participation more affordable for everyone.

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WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE EXTRA PROGRAM REGISTRATION FEE

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For Each Player:�• Two high-quality, uniform kits, including:�  (a) 2 jerseys (home & away)�  (b) 2 pairs of shorts�  (c) 2 sets of socks (home & away)

For the Team:�• Two AYSO tournament application fee�  (Referee deposit fee not included)�• Contribution toward the AYSO Extra program fee that Region 47 must pay for each Extra team entered in Fall 2026

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WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE EXTRA PROGRAM REGISTRATION FEE

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE EXTRA PROGRAM REGISTRATION FEE

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FUNDRAISING

• Raffle Baskets
• Popcorn Sales
• Team Fundraising
• Donation Letter

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All fundraisers must be approved by Competitive Director and Regional Commissioner.

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All funds must be deposited into the AYSO account within 72 hours.

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Checks should be made: AYSO Region 47.

Program Fundraiser

Veo Cameras

Coaching Equipment

Ez-Ups

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Decision how to spend funds will be discussed by Board Members with Coaches input.

MANAGING TEAM ACCOUNTS

Each team should have a treasurer. All money collected should be given to the treasurer, who will then submit it to the Region Treasurer, Regional Commissioner or Competitive Director.

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• What’s permitted/What’s not (Possible rule change)
• Team Bench
• Team Canopy
• Warmups
• Equipment
• For team items, money should be in their team account.
• Purchase and reimbursement
• Do not pay out of pocket and get reimbursed by parents

Each team Coach/Manager will be given access to their team account spreadsheet.

REFEREE REQUIREMENTS

• All efforts should be made to have one qualified referee for each player.
• All teams must have a qualified referee crew (minimum 3 person crew) to cover referee assignments on days that you have a home game.
• You will not be able to referee your own game.
• Do not send a referee to cover an EXTRA match if he or she is not yet competent enough to manage that level of play.

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Coach will work with Competitive Director and Referee Admin on referee certification and scheduling.

REFEREE REQUIREMENTS

• What if you cannot referee?
• Those not refereeing WILL be assigned to open/close fields, field monitor, info booth.

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• Volunteer at snack bar (Maybe be the Snack Bar Coordinator)
• Volunteer at fields (Field Monitor) (Maybe the field setup coordinator)
• Open and close fields
• Other options

TOUCHLINE GUIDELINES�Behavior during Matches-Spectators (Family & Friends)

Do not coach the players (even your own child). Don’t tell them

where to go or what to do on the field.

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Do not yell at players or spectators from opposing teams.

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Do not address the Center Referee or the Assistant Referee during or after a match. This includes loudly making comments not directed at them but made so they can “overhear” what is being said. Act respectfully towards them at all times. If you have a concern communicate it to the coaches.

Sit or stand left of the technical area and at least 4 feet back from the touch line so you don’t interfere with the match.

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REFEREE ABUSE PROGRAM

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PRACTICE FIELDS

• Hunter Hobby

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• Available Monday-Friday
• Work together or times and areas will need to be assigned
• Practice 3 hours per week total (2 days for 1.5 hours each)
• Competitive Teams have priority at Hunter
• Core Teams have priority at Arlington

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Riverside Locomotion February 12-15

MANDATORY

• Completing the Application Process
• Registering your team
• Volunteer Hours
• Clean up day
• At the tournament
• Parking Passes
• Setting up at the fields with your team
• Fund Raising Booths
• Referees

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RIVERSIDE UNITED APPAREL

TBD

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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• Check your e-mail daily for messages
• When in doubt, ask
• Don’t ignore problems or leave issues to be resolved at the last minute
• If you have problems with players or parents address them immediately and document what was done. Sending me an e-mail will help document information in the event that additional measures are necessary in the future. Discipline should be progressive. We are here to support you with your team so let us know when issues come up so we can help you resolve them quickly.

PARTING THOUGHTS

• Make the experience fun and challenging.
• Focus on the players. Remind parents that it is not about them.
• Everyone out here is a volunteer. When things go wrong handle it with patience and mutual respect.
• Communicate questions and concerns.
• You’re not alone in this. You have the support of the EXTRA Staff as well as the other coaches and staff members here in Region 47.