Ventura AYSO Region 39 is a member program of the American Youth Soccer Organization, a nationwide, non-profit youth soccer organization founded in 1964. The Ventura Region was established in 1973. AYSO is an affiliate member of the United States Soccer Federation.

Ventura AYSO programs are based on our six philosophies:

Everyone Plays - Our Region's goal is for kids to play soccer - so we mandate that every player on every team must play at least three-quarters of every game. AYSO National mandates only half of every game.

Balanced Teams - Each year we form new teams as evenly balanced as possible - because it's both fair and more fun when teams of equal ability play.

Positive Coaching - Encouragement of player effort provides for greater enjoyment by the players and ultimately leads to better-skilled and better-motivated players.

Open Registration - Our program is open to all children between 4 and 19 years of age who want to register and play soccer. Interest and enthusiasm are the only criteria for playing.

Good Sportsmanship - We strive to create a positive environment based on mutual respect, rather than a win-at-all-costs attitude, and our program is designed to instill good sportsmanship in every facet of AYSO.

Player Development - We believe that all players should be able to develop their soccer skills and knowledge to the best of their abilities, both individually and as members of a team, in order to maximize their enjoyment of the game.

Programs

	Fall and Spring Soccer Teams are formed according to the AYSO philosophies. We have divisions for girls and boys for 7U, 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, and 18U. The "U" stands for under. So you can read the division as age "X" and under. That is: a 12U division will have players who are 11 and 12 years old. 10U would have 9 and 10 year olds. Division placement is calculated like this: The year that the season ends minus the child's birth year equals their division. So, if the season ends in 2018 and the child is born in 2006 it would be: 2018-2006 = 12U. (Since we don't have an 11U standard division, the 2007 birth year would be 2018-2007 = 12U.) More information can be found here: AYSO Age Chart or here at US Soccer.
	VIP Program: The primary objective of this recreational program is to enable players to learn the game of soccer in a fun and stimulating environment. The focus is on developing their skills to help them be the best soccer players they can be while maintaining a healthy approach to competitive soccer. Find out more here.
	U4 Playground: This is an activity program that helps improve physical motor skills, providing a foundation for an active lifestyle. Find out more here.
	U5 Schoolyard: The objective is to provide young players and their parents with a “pressure free” introduction to the beautiful game of soccer. At this age, players should be exposed to soccer with simple, fun activities and games that require little to no practice, and a minimal time commitment. Find out more here.
	EXTRA Program: EXTRA is a competitive soccer program designed to provide a more challenging level of play for those players who possess the appropriate interest, skills, and abilities to compete at a higher level. Player development is a primary focus of EXTRA. Find out more here.

Tournaments
	Ventura Viper AYSO Elite Soccer Tournament: The tournament takes place in April Ventura Region 39 hosts one of the top AYSO tournaments in Southern California.
Awards
	AYSO Platinum Award for Excellence: Ventura Region 39 has been honored with the AYSO Platinum Award for Excellence for the Fall 17 season. Find out more here.