Division I will provide a highly competitive league environment for players who desire to play at the highest levels within the state of Alabama regardless of match locals. The following age groups may be offered: U-13, U-14, U-15, U-16, U-17, U-18, & U-19. Prior to the start of each state-league season, the State League Committee shall meet and determine which age groups will be offered for that year. All teams will play home and away matches in a set schedule as determined by the State League Committee. Prior to the start of each state-league season the State League Committee shall determine the number of home and away matches for each age group offered. Participating teams will provide for and pay all field use fees (rental, maintenance fees and field preparation costs) for all “home” games.
Teams are encouraged to participate in State Cup. State Cup is part of the national championship series. Teams that win state cup must participate in regional competition as part of the national championship series. Effective Fall 2008/2009 Year - Standings will be kept for all brackets and used as one devise for determining seeding for the DI State Cup. First and Second seeds are to be determined from the previous years state cup and the remainder of seeds would be determined by the SLC with the final seeding determination made by the state DOC. Effective Fall 2009/2010 – All seeding would be determined by the SLC with final seedings determination made by the state DOC.
The use of tryouts, invitations, recruiting, or any like process to roster players selectively to any team on the basis of talent or ability is permitted. Division I is an Inter-Club AYSA administered program in which no rule restricts the manner in which players may be rostered to participating team.
Teams electing to participate in Region III Premier League will play 4 State League matches during the fall season. Otherwise, teams will play the number of games established by the SLC.
Division II will provide a competitive league environment for players who desire to play at a high level within the state of Alabama and if number of teams permit, within the Northern or Southern part of the state. The following age groups may be offered: U-11, U-12, U-13, U-14, U-15, U-16, U-17, U-18, & U-19. Prior to the start of each state-league season, the SLC shall meet and determine which age groups will be offered for that year. All teams will play home and away matches in a set schedule as determined by the State League Committee. Prior to the start of each state-league season the State League Committee shall determine the number of home and away matches for each age group offered. Participating teams will provide for and pay all field use fees (rental, maintenance fees and field preparation costs) for all “home” games.
Teams are encouraged to participate in Division II State Cup. Teams that win Division II state cup must participate in regional competition. The use of tryouts, invitations, recruiting, or any like process to roster players selectively to any team on the basis of talent or ability is permitted. Division II is an Inter-Club AYSA administered program in which no rule restricts the manner in which players may be rostered to participating team.
Division III (Recreational, Beginning, or Entry Level) The use of tryouts, invitations, recruiting, or any like process to roster players selectively to any team on the basis of talent or ability is prohibited. Division III Teams may be formed by evaluation of in-house (Intra-Club) players for the purpose of creating teams of comparably skilled players or to include teams where more than fifty percent (50%) of the players have played together in the preceding year. Each player is required to play at least one-half of each game except for reasons of injury, illness, or discipline.
