The purpose of the Area 3T Extra Program is to provide additional opportunities for players to play soccer. We recognize that not all players who desire to play in the Extra Program can be accommodated, and we have designed these guidelines to attempt, as best as possible, to create a fair selection process that is as inclusive as possible. Although we recognize that as a general matter, Extra Program games are often played at a higher skill level than Core Program games and are often more competitive than Core Program games, our Region believes that it is important not to lose sight of AYSO's philosophies and principles in the operation of our Extra Program. We reaffirm the position that the Core Program is the bedrock of our Region, and that the Extra Program is, as its name makes clear, "Extra".