The 16U / 19U program is run by our Area 11K. The season is broken up into a seeding phase and a standings phase. The seeding phrase determines the pool in which the team will be placed. During the standings phrase, the top three teams receive medals. In addition, the top two teams in the top pool move on to the Sectional Playoffs.

Season Length	The season runs from September until the middle of November. Some travel is required as games are played throughout the area of North Orange County.
Time Commitment	Practice approximately 90 minutes twice a week normally in the evening with lighted fields. Games are played Saturday along with a few Sunday Games. 16U play 2 40-minute halves and 19U play 2 45-minute halves. 16U and 19U games are played within Section 11.
Equipment	Each player will be given a uniform which consists of two jerseys for home and away games, shorts, and socks. The player must provide soccer cleats, shin guards and a size 5 soccer ball.
Certification Required	All volunteers must be registered AYSO Volunteers, and all coaches must be Safe Haven Certified. Coach - Advanced Certification Referee - Advanced Certification
Game Format	The game is played on a regulation sized field 11 vs. 11 under modified FIFA rules. The game is played with free substitution and all players will play a minimum of half the game.
Team Formation	The teams are formed with a draft that normally occurs in July. Coaches are provided player ratings which can be used for player selection. At the end of the season, coaches submit player ratings. Players can also request a coach; this is done during registration by writing the coach's name at the top of the registration form.

AYSO REGION 5