Palo Alto AYSO
Region 26

Recreational and Competitive Programs Ages 4 and Up!

Registration for the Fall 2026 Recreational/CORE Program is now CLOSED.

Spring 2027 registration is expected to open in early January. Watch this page and your email for the announcement.

About the Fall Program

Palo Alto AYSO is one of the area’s longest-running youth soccer programs and is powered entirely by volunteers. Parents and community members are needed to help coach, referee, organize teams, maintain facilities, and support program operations so we can continue providing a safe, fair, fun, and development-focused soccer experience for all players.

Our CORE recreational program emphasizes the AYSO philosophies of Everyone Plays® and Player Development while still offering an enjoyable level of competition. For more experienced players, Select/Competitive opportunities may also be available based on coach availability and player interest. Families interested in Select programs for players 10U and older should contact our Select Coordinator for more information.

Players in 8U and older divisions generally practice twice per week and play one weekly game, typically on Saturdays. Select players may have additional practices and games.

The 6U program runs for approximately 9 weeks on Sunday mornings beginning in mid-September.

Scholarships:  

Scholarships are available for families with demonstrated financial need to help offset local registration costs. Scholarships do not cover the $35 AYSO National fee or $3.50 online service fee.

Typical awards cover up to 50% of registration fees, with higher assistance possible for families with exceptional need and volunteer participation.

Scholarship applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may take up to three weeks for review.

• July 31: Final day for guaranteed scholarship consideration

• August 1: Late scholarship requests considered only with Regional Board approval and remaining available funds

Click here to apply for a scholarship