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Sponsored by 5 Cities AYSO Region 83

2026 Central Coast Classic

AYSO Open Invitational Tournament

-Team Invitation-

Scope:

AYSO Open Invitational - open to AYSO teams from all AYSO Sections and non-AYSO teams.

When:

Saturday & Sunday, January 10-11, 2026

Where:

Nipomo High School, Nipomo, CA
There is no charge for parking. No pets are allowed at fields.

Who:

AYSO and non-AYSO boys and girls teams in age divisions:
14U (Birth years: 2012/2013) (11v11) 15 players max;
12U (Birth years: 2014/2015) (9v9) 12 players max; 
10U (Birth years: 2016/2017) (7v7) 10 players max.

All players must be registered to play in the AYSO, Cal South, California Youth Soccer Association, or other affiliate in good standing with their organization in 2025. Guest players will be allowed (3 maximum per team).

What:

Pool play tournament. Each team will be guaranteed 3 games. The top teams will advance to the medal round on Sunday morning.
Pool Games:
60 min for 14U;
50 min for 12U;
40 min for 10U.

Semifinal and Final Games:
70 min for 14U;
60 min for 12U;
50 min for 10U.

Why:

The Central Coast Classic Tournament is being conducted as a fundraiser by Region 83 to raise funds for Field Development, and post season costs.

Awards:

All players and 2 coaches per team will receive a tournament pin. Awards (medal) will be provided to those teams advancing to the final games.

Entry Fee/ Refunds:

$650 for 14U & 12U teams and $600 for 10U teams. A full refund will be issued if the tournament is canceled and cannot be rescheduled. If a team withdraws 30 or more days before the tournament, a full refund is given. Within 30 days of the tournament, a full refund will be provided if the team must attend an Area playoff or cannot attend due to a natural disaster. If a team withdraws for other reasons, a full refund will only be provided if a replacement team is found or the 5 Cities AYSO Region 83 Board voting members, vote to issue a refund upon a written request submitted by the team in question at the 1st board meeting following the tournament.

Referee Fee/ Refunds:

$300, refundable within 14 days of the tournament, if referee assignments have been completed. Each team is asked to provide a qualified 3-person referee team to cover 3 games during the tournament. Cal South or other organizations' teams who choose not to provide a qualified referee crew will forfeit that deposit. Partial refunds will be given based upon the number of game slots completed.

Rules:

A full set of tournament rules are posted on the tournament website. www.5citiesayso.com

Acceptance:

The application deadline is December 22nd, 2025. Please note that this tournament often fills before the application deadline. All teams will be notified within 5 business days of the application deadline or receipt of application (whichever is latest) as to their status. Teams that are not accepted will be given the option to have their complete application returned or to be placed on the waiting list.

How:

Team entry applications and all necessary forms are available on the tournament website.

• Please send the following forms to the address listed below: (An electronic version of all application forms shall be emailed to the Tournament Director Mike Busby [email protected]

  • 1 organizational check that covers BOTH the Entry and Referee fees. Make check payable to: “AYSO” and put “Central Coast Classic” in the memo.

  • Team Application Form (Regional Commissioner signature required)

  • Referee Information Form (Referee Administrator signature required)

  • Team Roster (Regional Commissioner signature required)

Address:

5 Cities AYSO Region 83
Attn: Tournament Director- Central Coast Classic
PO BOX 1166
Arroyo Grande, CA 93421