In an effort to help families get a better idea of what the new concept is and how it works in practice, here is the extract from the AYSO National website (also please feel free to contact any of the board members in case you need more assistance or have questions): 

The objective of this program is to provide young players and their parents with a “pressure free” introduction to the beautiful and simple game of soccer. At this age, players should be exposed to soccer by playing simple, fun games that require no practice, and a minimal time commitment. 

This program allows players to discover the game for themselves, while parents are given a soccer foundation on which to build and grow into future AYSO coaches, referees and administrators. The AYSO JAMBOREE Program is not to be considered a coaching program. It is a program that is designated to be facilitated by a qualified First Touch Trainer. 

Program Guidelines: 

1.       Players who have reached the age of four as of the calendar year date are eligible to participate – NO EXCEPTIONS! Every effort should be made to have separate girls and boys divisions but in the case there is not enough players, we will combine them for a better soccer experience.

2.        The JAMBOREE program consists of one day, Saturday mornings only. 

Organization 

Jamboree Parent with Player is the combination of two different formats that, put together, will provide the best possible introduction to soccer for our youngest players. In AYSO soccer, a jamboree means that teams are formed on a weekly basis depending on how many players attend a given session. A First Touch Trainer will lead each session. They will introduce a game/activity that will practice a certain skill or part of the game using explanation and demonstration. After a second activity there will be a 20 minute short-sided game (3 v 3). Details regarding the game are explained later. Most importantly, allow the players to play without coaching or teaching them as this experience is designed to expose them to soccer, not to begin developing them. The two goals of the program are to allow the players to enjoy the activities and to let the game be the teacher.