2025–2026 All-Stars
AYSO All-Stars is a tryout-based, ability-based program for players who participated in the Fall Core season. 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]
Coach Eligibility & Application
To be eligible:
- Must have coached a Fall Core team in the same division (age and gender)
- Must be AYSO-certified at the appropriate level (10U, 12U, or 14U)
- Assistant Coach must also be certified for the same division
- Must be in good standing with AYSO 599, with strong sportsmanship and conduct
- Preference given to coaches who are certified referees and actively officiate Core season games
Additional expectations:
- Willingness to cover a significant portion of referee duties during the Core season
- Must referee across all teams in the division to evaluate players fairly
- Coaches apply and are selected by the Regional Commissioner and All-Star Coordinator.
Referee Requirements
Each All-Star team must supply three referees, exclusive to their team.
⚠️ Teams may not pool referees.
Referee crews must be exclusive to each team.
Minimum Requirements by Division
10U All-Star Teams
Regional Referee – 10+ Core games as Center in 10U or higher
Regional Referee – 10+ Core games
Regional Referee – 10+ Core games
10U Assistant Coach – fully licensed
10U Head Coach – fully licensed and served as Head Coach in 2025 Core Season
12U All-Star Teams
Intermediate Referee – 10+ Core games
Regional Referee – 10+ Core games
Regional Referee – 10+ Core games
12U Assistant Coach – fully licensed
12U Head Coach – fully licensed and served as Head Coach in 2025 Core Season
14U All-Star Teams
Advanced Referee – 10+ Core games
Intermediate Referee – 10+ Core games
Intermediate Referee – 10+ Core games
14U Assistant Coach – fully licensed
14U Head Coach – fully licensed and served as Head Coach in 2025 Core Season
Coach Selection Timeline
Now Open: Submit your All-Star Coach Application
Thu, Oct 2 @ 8:00 PM: All-Star Informational Coach Meeting (Virtual)
Thu, Oct 9: Original application deadline
Extended to Thu, Oct 16: Final date to submit applications
Late October: Conditional coach selections announced
How Coaches Are Selected
Applications are reviewed by the All-Star Committee, which includes:
Regional Commissioner
Regional Coach Administrator
All-Star Coordinator
One additional AYSO Board Member
Selection is based on:
Volunteer contributions to the Region
Communication and reliability with deadlines
Positive Coaching principles
History of player development and team management
Preparing for the Season
- Conditionally accepted Head Coaches will:
Observe players during the regular season, at the All-Star Assessment Day (coordinated by selected coaches), and during the End-of-Season Tournament - Assemble their volunteer team, including:
Assistant Coach
Referee Team (qualified and certified)
Team Manager
Surf-n-Turf Volunteer Coordinator (each team must help fill volunteer positions for the hosted tournament)
The All-Star Coordinator will provide each Head Coach with a list of certified referees and eligible players who have expressed interest in participating.
Registration & Costs
Last year’s fees: $375 per player
Fees cover uniforms, 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*)
Invitation-Only Playoffs
Feb 7–8: Area Q All-Star Playoffs
Feb 21–22: Section 10 All-Star Playoffs – Bakersfield