ACT - Advanced Competition Teams

Tournament Play in Addition to Regular Season

ACT stands for Advanced Competition Teams. ACT is the next level up from regular season soccer and is in addition to the regular season. ACT teams are competitive teams selected through open tryouts, and play in tournaments before and after the regular season. ACT players also remain on their regular season teams for both the Fall and Spring seasons. This program provides an outlet for players who want the opportunity to participate at a more competitive level of soccer. However, unlike the club teams, ACT teams adhere to the AYSO philosophy:

• Everyone Plays:
• Players who are selected for the team get to play at least half of each game.
• Balanced Teams:
• The tryout and selection process is geared so that all teams in a division will be competitive.
• Open Registration:
• Players are selected for the teams based on objective analysis of their ability by AYSO Advanced Coaches.
• Positive Coaching:
• ACT Teams are coached by AYSO Advanced Coaches who adhere to our coaching philosophy.
• Good Sportsmanship:
• ACT Teams represent AYSO and practice and play exhibiting the same great sportsmanship you find in the rest of the region.

Tryouts are usually held in October, and are open to all players who are registered within the Region 104 program and have played at least 60% of the games at the time of tryout. The tryouts schedule, and other information on tryouts, is posted here, and tryouts will also be publicized for at least two regular season games at the game fields.

ACT teams usually play tournaments in November, February, May and sometimes June. ACT teams are allowed to practice on Sunday afternoons during regular season, and twice a week before and after the regular season.

Some fundraising is necessary to meet tournament, uniform and team expenses. Each coach determines the tournaments that the team will play, and the fundraising requirements for the team. AYSO fundraisers include pictures and trophy sales. Other fundraising may be required, depending on the number and location of tournaments the coach plans to play, and the amount of equipment and/or uniform accessories the coach plans. Prior to trying out, parents should check with the coach to determine the number and location of tournaments planned and the fundraising that will be required. Trying out for and accepting a position on an ACT team is a commitment to the retirements of the team.

Coaching an ACT Team

The ACT Program is accepting applications for coaches for the 2007-2008 season. Prospective ACT coaches must be Advance Certified and approved by the Board. If you are interested in being an ACT coach, you will find more information here.

Questions?

If you have questions or would like more information you can contact the ACT Commissioner.