Overview

The Ladera Ranch Adult Soccer - Region 1455 (LRAS) league is an official AYSO program through AYSO’s affiliate North American Adult Soccer Association (NAASA).  LRAS is a recreational coed adult soccer program.

Competitiveness

This is a recreational adult soccer program.  No minimum requirement of soccer or physical skill is required. The league is designed to accommodate a wide range of player skill levels. Some players have never played soccer before, while others are highly skilled.  Some players are in great shape physically, while this may be the only activity for others.  There are some rules in place to limit the impact of superstar players.  In short, unless you are a former professional player you should feel comfortable playing in this league.  Exceptionally skilled soccer players should contact us about more competitive playing opportunities.

Eligibility

• Men must be 30 years of age or older (as of Dec. 31 of the current year).  Women must be 19 years of age or older.
• The league originated as one for AYSO volunteers, but eligibility possibilities have been expanded to open up to a wider community.  In order to participate you must:
  • Volunteer at least 8 hours with AYSO during the AYSO year (August 1 - July 31).
  • OR Have a child playing in AYSO Region 1455 during the 2018-19 year.
  • However, we will accept other Ladera Ranch Residents that
    • Have been an AYSO volunteer of at least 8 hours in previous years.
    • Volunteer at least 8 hours as a coach, administrator, referee, board member or leader with another youth soccer or any other Ladera Ranch youth organization (LRLL, LRNJB, PTA, Scouts, etc.)
• Teams must be comprised of mostly Ladera Ranch residents.
• No minimum requirement of soccer or physical skill is required.

Mission Statement

LRAS’s purpose is to foster community in Ladera Ranch and nearby areas through adult soccer programs conducted in a safe, fair and fun environment.  The intent is to support AYSO by rewarding volunteers for their donation of time and effort as well as to recruit new volunteers from within the AYSO community and beyond.  Equally as important is the goal of helping coaches, referees, parents and other volunteers to better understand the game of Soccer by playing the game itself.

Format

Matches will be 7v7 or 8v8 including goalkeepers on a 12U sized field, lasting 60 minutes with a 5 minute half-time.  In Co-ed divisions, a maximum of six (6) men are allowed on the field at any given time with no maximum for women.

Registration

Team managers may form their own team or players may register as an individual to be assigned to a team.  Players may request to be placed on a team with friends and family.  Any group of 6 or more requesting to play together should have one person willing to be a team manager.  The league will help fill out any roster that is not full.  Teams are likely to remain together for future seasons.

Cost

The cost to register for Fall and Spring leagues is $75.  This includes referee, league and field costs.  Costs vary for pickup games, beginners league and summer leagues.  Please see the front page for details.  All players must pay an additional $30 fee paid to AYSO National/NAASA to cover insurance.  The $30 fee covers the entire year, from September 1 to August 31.  For example, it will not need to be paid by players returning from the Fall to the Spring season.   Note: The $30 fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.  Also, Fall and Spring teams are responsible for having matching jerseys/shirts.

Seasons

There will be two primary seasons (Fall and Spring) consisting of approximately 12-14 games.  The exact format will depend on the number of teams.  In addition, there are periodic pickup games as well as monthly coach-led games for beginners and players new to the league.  There is a less-formal and shortened Summer season as well.

Schedule

Teams will play one match per week on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights at 8:45pm at Cox Sportspark.  There are no formal practices.  A team’s matches will rotate between days of the week throughout the season, but we will do our best to schedule a majority of matches on a specific day of the week should players/managers have significant conflicts.

Fair & Safe Play

While standings will be kept and play is competitive, some rules help place the emphasis on player safety and fun.  These include:

• Protection of women from hard challenges and ball strikes
• Limits on number of goals scored by individual players
• Guidelines to prevent blow-outs
• No slide-tacking
• Removal from the league for frequent or flagrant use of foul language, fighting, “dirty” play (taunting, retaliation, etc.), use of alcohol, tobacco, or any controlled substance, etc.

For information or if you have any questions please email: adultsoccer@ayso1455.org