Learn the AYSO Lingo
AYSO has a lot of acronyms, abbreviations and terms that are unique to AYSO and might seem quite confusing for someone new to the organization. We've compiled a small dictionary to help you along the way.
Region: | A Region is a league that contains many teams. All teams play within their Region. | Area: | An Area contains many Regions in a geographical space. | |
Section: | A Section is a geographical portion of the country that contains many Area and Regions. | CVPA: | Child and Volunteer Protection Advocate | |
Regional Commissioner (RC): | This person is the head of your Region and runs all programs created within the Region. | Area Director (AD): | This person is the head of your Area and helps the Regions with any problems or issues that might arise. | |
NAGM | National Annual General Meeting |
RAP | Regional Assessment Program |
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AAP | Area Assessment Program |
RCA | Region Coach Administrator |
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RRA | Region Referee Administrator |
ACA | Area Coach Administrator |
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ARA | Area Referee Administrator |
SCA | Section Coach Administrator |
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SRA | Section Referee Administrator |
STA | Section Tournament Administrator |
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S/A/R | Section/Area/Region |