Welcome to the AYSO Region 440 website

Region 440 is a part of the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO). The Region serves about 575 boys and girls from ages 4 to 19 in the communities of Catons Chapel, Gatlinburg, New Center, Kodak, Pigeon Forge, Pittman Center and Sevierville, in Sevier County, Tennessee. Everyone plays at least half the game in AYSO! That's what kids really like about our soccer program.

Except for a few people at the National Service and Training Center in California, AYSO is a completely volunteer organization. That includes our Board of Directors, Coaches, Referees and other support people. Our "pay" is the smile on kid's faces. We are very lucky this season to have over 120 volunteers registered. That's almost 1 volunteer to every four players.

However, even though we have this many people who have signed volunteer forms we need them to step forward and really volunteer.

We have a critical shortage of REFEREES.

We need people to come forward at the games and hold a flag on the side lines to help the center ref. All you need do is let the REF know what color the ball went out on. He will then call the color to throw in. It's a pretty simple thing to do. Plus you get to watch your child play the game from the side line with no one standing in front of you. What a better spot to watch the game from.

Please parents we need you to step up. Actually, it's YOUR CHILD THAT NEEDS YOU.

We always need people to volunteer to help as a coach, referee, register players, distribute uniforms, put together coaches and referee packets. Set up picture day, return phone calls. Train other volunteers. The list is enless.

Please to it for your child. If you don't, and they don't who will? Then who will explain it to your child when there is NO SOCCER. VOLUNTEER!

If you'd like to get involved or have questions, please call Jerry or June Douglass at 429-2976 or email junejdouglass@yahoo.com or jerryldoulgass@yahoo.com or send an email by clicking on Regional Commissioner at the bottom of the yellow menu bar to the left.

Spectator Conduct

AYSO's philosophies are intended to give young people an opportunity to play soccer in a fun and positive environment. We concentrate on fun and not on win/loss records. Your positive comments ("Good kick, John!" "Nice throw in, Mary!") towards players AND referees and coaches contribute to that environment. Good sportsmanship and positive coaching are expected from everyone. We think you'll be pleased with the atmosphere at AYSO soccer games. For more on the AYSO philosophies and mission, click on Links and "AYSO National Support Center".