Playground - Ages 3&4

AYSO Playground Soccer is designed for 3-4-year-olds. This innovative FMS (fundamental motor skills) based program features Activity Leaders, certified through the AYSO National Coaching Program, who understand the needs and capabilities of this age group and are sensitive to the needs and bonding experience of the parent.

What is AYSO Playground?
AYSO Playground is a child development program. The objective of this program is to help develop, in collaboration with the parent or guardian, the child’s fundamental motor skills using soccer as a common thread.

Where will my child play?
Field space is never a concern for AYSO Playground Soccer! In fact, you really don’t need a soccer field at all. Many Regions successfully run their programs in a gym, a tennis court or multi-purpose room. The playing area is based on small “activity grids.” Just a part of a playing field is all you’ll ever need.

How long are AYSO Playground sessions?
The sessions should be no more than 60 minutes at a time (including rests and breaks).

Is there competition in AYSO Playground?
Teams are not formed in Playground Soccer. There is no competition in AYSO Playground Soccer! The goal of AYSO Playground is to allow kids to develop fundamental motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and social interaction in a fun and safe AYSO environment. Children get to gradually discover the game for themselves while bonding with parents or guardians.

What is FMS?
FMS is Fundamental Motor Skills.  Generally speaking, FMS can be grouped in the following categories:
Locomotor – running, hopping, skipping, etc.
Non-locomotor – balancing, twisting, etc.
Object Control – catching and throwing, kicking, etc.

In the Playground Soccer program, children are exposed to a wide base of FMS to provide a solid foundation for future movement activities and sports.

Register separate for Fall and Spring (single season registration)

THIS PROGRAM REQUIRES A PARENT OR OLDER SIBLING PARTICIPATION-SOMEONE YOUR CHILD IS VERY COMFORTABLE WITH!