VI. PROPER DRESS
A. Each chartered AYSO region shall provide for team members to wear a matching team uniform consisting of a jersey, shorts and socks. Such uniform shall be properly marked with the AYSO Traditional logo, described in Exhibit “A” of these Rules and Regulations, approximately three to four inches in height located on the upper left front of the jersey, and otherwise shall conform to the markings on Exhibit “A”.
The AYSO Traditional logo is not required on goalkeepers’ jerseys but is highly recommended.
A pilot region may use non-conforming uniforms which were purchased prior to the program becoming a pilot for their useful life but no longer than three years from the date of admission of the pilot region.
B. The AYSO uniform may bear a manufacturer’s name and/or logo. The manufacturer’s name and/or logo must not be displayed more prominently or be larger than the AYSO Traditional logo nor be placed in an area other than specified in Exhibit “A”. In no event shall a manufacturer’s name and/or logo appear in the area designated for the AYSO Traditional logo. No other markings may appear on the uniform without the prior approval of the National Board of Directors.
C. The AYSO uniform may bear an optional emblem representing region, skills, sponsor or sportsmanship on the upper right sleeve and/or the lower right front of the shorts in accordance with Exhibit “A”. Such emblems shall be no more than three inches in diameter (or equivalent diagonal) and shall be approved by the regional commissioner.
D. The AYSO uniform may also bear a sponsor emblem designated by the AYSO National Board of Directors immediately below the AYSO logo on the left breast of the jersey or such other location as the National Board of Directors may determine, as illustrated in Exhibit “A.”
E. No AYSO uniform may bear a team member’s name, or team name, league name, or program name.
F. The team member’s uniform number shall appear on the back of the jersey in a color that contrasts with the jersey color, and (optionally) may be placed on the front of the uniform below the standard manufacturer’s name and/or logo on the jersey or on the left side of the shorts. The number on the front of the uniform shall not exceed four inches in height.
G. The AYSO Traditional logo must appear in a color that contrasts with the player’s primary uniform color. The AYSO Traditional logo must have a prominent appearance on the uniform.
H. No person may use any of the AYSO trade names, trademarks or logos for any use other than AYSO-authorized activities without the prior written consent of the NSTC. This includes having the AYSO Traditional logo stamped on soccer balls, soccer shoes or other equipment, or used in association with the products or services of any person. Those types of activities weaken any national licensing program and may violate license agreements then in force. Any approved use shall require that an ® should be placed next to the AYSO registered trade name or trademark or, if the trade name is not registered, a ™ should be placed next to such trade name or trademark. These symbols serve notice that the trade names and trademarks belong to AYSO.
I. Regulation soccer shoes, gym shoes, or sneakers (with or without cleats) are permissible in all AYSO competitions subject to the referee’s approval regarding their safety.
J. Team members must wear shinguards that provide a reasonable degree of protection, and that are completely covered by their socks, to participate in any practice or game.
K. Team members shall not be allowed to practice or participate in any game with any type of cast or splint. Removal of any type of cast or splint at the field or surrounding area in order to participate shall disqualify the team member from practice or game participation.
L. Players shall not wear anything that is dangerous to either themselves or other players.
