ALOHA! The Region 85 GU19 National Team has returned from Hawaii, where they competed in the AYSO National Games. Activities began on Tuesday, July 8 with the Opening Ceremonies which were highlighted by the State Procession of Teams, Polynesian dancers, and fireworks. The players received an especially warm welcome from everyone in attendance. Wednesday the entire team participated in the National Games Soccerfest. The Soccerfest is an event where players from all over the country are randomly placed on teams with other players. It was very rewarding to see players who were tentative, embrace the concept once the games began. Thursday saw the beginning of the real competition between the 24 teams in the GU19 Division. Our Lake Forest Region 85 team did well, advancing to the Quarterfinals Saturday afternoon and into the Championship round on Sunday. The local Hawaiian teams were particularly talented and placed First and Second. Lake Forest fell to Brisbane, CA and placed fourth overall. We were proud to represent our AYSO family in the games and a special thank you to our Area Director and Region 85 families for all their support. Coaches: Karen Falagrady
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AREA 11-L SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Area 11-L is proud to announce this years winners of our annual scholarship awards. Each of the following young men and women received a $1000 scholarship award in recognition of their efforts in giving back to AYSO and their communities.
Erin Haug - Region 41 Laguna Niguel
McKenna Reid - Region 84 Mission Viejo
Andrew Ramires - Region 85 Lake Forest
Michael Ernandes - Region 111 San Clemente
AREA OF THE YEAR
At the recently concluded Section Conference, Area 11-L was named "Area of the Year" for Section 11.
This accolade is a true reflection of the dedication and commitment that each of our volunteers brings forth in working tirelessly to achieve our goal of providing GREAT programs and training for all involved.
My heartfelt thanks.....it is a privilege to serve as your Area Director.
Jim Rosenberg
Welcome to the home page for AYSO Area 11-L. Located in South Orange County, it is the single largest Area within AYSO from the standpoint of number of participating players. Our over 22,000 players (boys and girls) range from the ages of Under 5 to Under 19 and have the opportunity to enroll in a variety of programs, designed to appeal to age and skill levels, that are conducted on a year around basis. These offerings are a direct result of the time and effort donated by an excellent cadre of volunteers throughout the Area..
The Area consists of 10 Regions, including the communities of Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Foothill Ranch, Portola Hills, Laguna Beach, San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point, San Clemente, Rancho Santa Margarita, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Hills, and Ladera Ranch. For specific information for each region, please visit their websites, which are accessible by clicking the Area 11-L Regions button on the left.
If you have any additional questions, comments, or suggestions, please click on the Contacts button on the left to reach key volunteers in Area 11-L.
