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Parents can play many roles in sport: current or former athlete, coach, fan, motivator, role model or critic. A few studies have shown that family members may influence an athlete’s involvement and achievement in sport more than coaches. Parents also are the first and most critical agents at socializing sports.
All of the information below pertains to the Long Beach Youth Soccer Organization Recreational League.
LBYSO was formed in 1983 as a volunteer-run, fully independent youth soccer league serving the Long Beach area. We are a member of US Club Soccer, Cal South and, by extension, the US Soccer Federation and US Youth Soccer. LBYSO follows their rules and guidelines, with minor LBYSO league specific adjustments.
No. Long Beach residency is NOT required to join LBYSO.
When is registration? How much is it? Where do I register my child? When does the season start?
Refer to the registration page for details.
LBYSO is a non-profit. Registration fees cover all mandatory operating cost and expenses, and includes:
Individual teams may ask for parents to contribute to a team banner, putting names on jerseys, an end-of-season party, game day snack duties, etc.
Divisions are all split into Boys and Girls, in 2-year age groups by birth year (except for 1-year age groups for our youngest players in U5 and U6).
The following applies to the Fall and the following Spring season. The "soccer year" runs from July to June. Please refer to the US Club Soccer Age Chart to find your players correct age group.
Players may play up into a higher division, per parents request; However, they CANNOT “play down” in a lower age group.
U means "under", "less than".
Players CANNOT “play down” in a lower age group.
Players are allowed to “play up” into a higher division, if capable, per parents request. We allow a 2 year maximum jump. Talented players are HIGHLY encouraged to play up. This is so they can continue to be challenged and grow as a player.
All LBYSO recreational team coaches are volunteers. The league does not provide coaches but recruits coaches from our membership. Anyone can coach and parents, friends and relatives are encouraged to participate.
Parents who coach receive a reimbursement or credit on their players fee after the season.
More info in the Coaches Corner.
Each coach should ask for another team parent to volunteer to handle Team Manager off-field duties such as snack schedules, acquiring a team banner, end of season party, etc. These are options decided upon by each team. It is HIGHLY recommended that each team has a Team Manager or Team Parent.
We do not provide friend requests in U8 or above.
Siblings in the same age group can be matched.
Coaches are allowed a limited number of player holds. Players and coaches MUST request each other in order to be paired. Coach/Player match requests are NOT guaranteed. More information can be found in the Coaches Corner section.
The Fall Season starts in early September (usually the first weekend after Labor Day) and ends mid to late November. Fall playoffs for U8 and up, may carry into December.
Spring Season begins in early March (weather permitting) and ends mid to late May. There are no playoffs in the Spring.
Games for U5-U10 are on Saturday's at Heartwell Park, between Bellflower and Wardlow. *A weekday make-up game may be scheduled, if necessary, for any season.
Teams in U12 have home games at Heartwell or Molina Park. U14 and up participate in Cal South Intercity for the Fall Season or JUSA Spring League (in Spring). Games are on Saturdays but can include one or more Sundays. Away games are played throughout southeastern LA County and northern Orange County.
For coaches and parents, roster info is available in the Playmetrics mobile app or through the Playmetrics website. To get the app, search the Google or Apple app store for "Playmetrics".
Coaches will contact the team after they are assigned to a roster. Contact can be made by email, phone or through the Playmetrics Team Chat.
Please be sure to add your phone number into your Playmetrics account so the coach has more than one way to contact you.
*Please note - Coaches will not be given their roster until they have completed all their necessary requirements. Do not worry if you have not heard from a coach immediately after teams were rostered.
If a coach is assigned, you will find their contact info in the Playmetrics app.
LBYSO schedule's FREE Skills Nights for U5-U10 players the 4 Friday's leading up to the first weekend of games. Skills Nights are group practices run by senior LBYSO coaches and student volunteers. Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram @lbyso_soccer for updates!
For all practices and games, players require their own:
Coaches are provided with some equipment and may purchase more on their own. Parents are encouraged to pitch in to help coaches offset the cost.
U5-U8: Size 3
U10-U12: Size 4
U14+: Size 5
Short answer, no. It is not a requirement to volunteer for our league. However, we highly encourage parents to volunteer to help make their child's season fun and memorable.
We are a volunteer-run organization. The experience of the players is closely tied to the time and effort dedicated by our parents and others willing to help. The more helpers, the easier and smoother it is for everyone.
Please join us as a coach, team manager, event staffer, field liner, board member or any other way you think you can contribute your expertise or lend a helping hand.
If you are interested in coaching, please visit Coaches Corner for more information.
All parents, please take a moment to read the LBYSO Parent's Pledge.
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Still can't find your answer? Email info@lbyso.org for more help.
Parents and athletes need to manage their SportsEngine accounts to ensure they get the most out of their Long Beach Youth Soccer Organization experience during each sporting season. With their accounts properly configured, athletes and their families will receive communications according to their preferences and be able to complete registrations more efficiently. SportsEngine has created a Team Management Guide for Parents and Athletes that will help our members with frequently asked questions about our website and mobile app.
Here is your quick start guide to creating an account and using the SportsEngine platform as an athlete or parent.
Keep connected to your team(s). Get schedules and team updates for every athlete in the house, plus a way to message other members on your team and a way to give coaches a heads up about practice. Enjoy unlimited access to scores & stats, photo/video sharing, and more.
In many instances, more than one parent or guardian needs to be in the loop with a child's sports life. Using the mobile app, you can add additional guardians to an account. Guardians can 1) View games and events 2) RSVP to games and events 3) Send and receive messages to coaches and team members 4) participate in team chat
Once you've created your account, add your mobile phone so you can receive text messages from your team manager or coach.
Now that you have your mobile phone on your account, make sure you enable text messaging and any other notifications.
Following a Team on the SportsEngine Mobile App
Are you a family friend, grandparent or fan that wants to follow a specific team on the SportsEngine platform? Here is a quick guide to follow teams on the mobile app.
Do you need a second parent, other family member or nanny to get messages about schedule changes or game times? Add a second email address to forward all communications.
Do you need to send a question to your team manager or another parent about a ride? Follow these instructions on how to send messages using the mobile app.
Coaches and team managers need to know if you are going to able to attend a game or practice. You can easily RSVP using the mobile application.
Team Management Guide for Parents & Athletes
Is your team using SportsEngine Team Management to manage RSVPs, schedules, and communication? This article will provide you with everything you need to know for a successful season!
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