To be eligible for this program, your child must have been 4 years old on August 1st.

The U5 Program is an introductory soccer program for 4-year olds conducted in the "jamboree" format recommended by the AYSO National organization. The jamboree format differs from the traditional team-based approach used at the older divisions.

In jamboree a parent or other adult will work 1-on-1 with the player to introduce basic soccer concepts and skills. Teams are formed each week based on player turnout. An organizing coach will lead the session. The coach will introduce a game/activity designed to practice a certain skill or concept using explanation and demonstration. Each player/parent pair will then attempt the activity while the coach circulates and provides feedback and assistance. The session will end with your child participating in a 15-20 minute short sided game of 3 vs 3.

The two primary goals of the U5 Program are:

• To allow the players to enjoy the activities
• To let the game be the teacher

U5 sessions run about one hour and begin the first week of scheduled games.

Your child must wear the following equipment:

• AYSO uniform
• Shin guards (available anywhere sporting goods are sold)
• Socks large enough to cover the shin guards (soccer socks are preferable as they are purposely oversized)
• Size 3 soccer ball (a limited number of community balls are usually available but it is recommended you bring your own ball to be safe)

The following are not required but recommended:

• Soccer shoes or cleats
• Water or other drink (community water is usually not provided)

The U5 program is an extremely popular and age-appropriate way to introduce young children to the fun of soccer and it will help prepare them for the team-oriented U6 program the following year.