2025–2026 All-Stars
AYSO All-Stars is an ability-based program for players who participated in the Fall Core season and wish to apply for additional play opportunities. Other AYSO Core principles—Everyone Plays, Positive Coaching, Good Sportsmanship, and Player Development—still apply. Player selection is based primarily on ability and attitude, and final rosters are subject to approval by the Regional Commissioner.
All-Star teams compete in local post-season tournaments hosted by AYSO Regions, Areas, or Sections.
Region 599 All-Stars Overview
- For 10U, 12U, and 14U Divisions. (We can only field teams where all volunteers requirements are met.)
- 16U and older teams are not formed due to high-school athletic rules preventing concurrent participation in AYSO and school sports.
- The All-Star program is separate from Core playoff rounds—it’s a distinct post-season competition series.
Questions? Contact Ashleigh Szkubiel at [email protected]
Player Applications
2025–2026 Winter All-Stars Player Applications are now open!
We will hold a Tryout Night on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Damon Garcia Fields from 4:30–7:00 p.m.
All-Stars is an ability-based program that also values sportsmanship, teamwork, and coachability. Skill and performance matter, but players who demonstrate a positive attitude and strong team spirit are the ones who thrive in this program.
As with all AYSO teams, participation is ultimately limited by the number of volunteers available to form teams. Each All-Star team requires two fully licensed coaches and three qualified referees, with certification requirements increasing at the older divisions.
Some players may receive priority consideration if their parent or guardian volunteers — and is selected — as a coach or referee.
A parent’s willingness to serve as a Team Manager or Surf N Turf Coordinator (see the end of this form) may also increase a player’s likelihood of being selected. While these roles don’t require the same level of training as coaching or refereeing, they are essential to team success and require a dedicated and responsible volunteer.
Submitting this application — and even being eligible, interested, or previously selected — does not guarantee placement on an All-Star team.
2025-2026 All-Star Coaches:
14U Boys – No team this year (we do not have enough qualified referees or coaches)
14U Girls – Jimmy Forester / Beau Mercurio
12U Boys – Jose Rangel / Brian Blasquez
12U Boys – Casey Heaney / Wendy Morales
12U Girls – Nikki Tooman / Ron Slaughter
10U Boys – Aaron Hope / Mike Giese
10U Boys – Joe Callinan / Oscar Serrano
10U Boys – Blake Etherton / Aaryn Abbott
10U Girls – Brett Habar / Charles Dellinger
Registration & Costs
Last year’s fees: $375 per player plus uniforms purchased directly
Fees cover tournament entry, and related costs
Program is self-sustaining (no use of Core funds)
Timeline
Nov: Player evaluations & End-of-Season Tournament observations
Late Nov: Rosters approved & player calls
Early Dec: Practices begin
Mid-Dec–Feb: Tournament weekends
Teams are formed immediately following the Core season, with practices starting in early December.
Each scheduled tournament weekend includes:
- At least 3 matches per team
- 2–3 refereeing assignments per team
- Referees are assigned to opposite-gender divisions, so no one officiates their own player’s match.
Tournament Schedule
Dec 13–14: Grape Crush (Region 741, Paso Robles)
Jan 3–4: Spaceport Classic (Region 77, Lompoc)
Jan 10–11: Central Coast Classic (Region 83, Five Cities)
Jan 17–18: Winter Classic (Region 180, Santa Ynez)
Jan 24–25: Adobe Cup (Region 716, Nipomo)
Jan 31–Feb 1: Surf-n-Turf Tournament (Region 599, San Luis Obispo – mandatory, with volunteer support organized by each team’s Surf-n-Turf Coordinator*)
Teams are required to attend at least 4 of 6 tournaments. Attendance at Surf N Turf tournament is required. Team coaches will determine which tournaments a team attends.
Invitation-Only Playoffs
Feb 7–8: Area Q All-Star Playoffs
Feb 21–22: Section 10 All-Star Playoffs – Bakersfield