Amherst Soccer Association

	Indoor Travel Practice- revised 2/11
	Age Matrix - What group does my child play in?
	Playing Up an Age Group in Travel
	Questions and Answers about Travel
	Information and Forms for Travel Coaches/Managers- 2010 Travel
	Player, Parent, Coaches Commitment Forms and Medical Release Forms
	Travel Coaches - Paid Registration and Lesson Plans - Coaches Only

KEEPER KLUB

Goalkeeper Training

Goalkeeper Training is held weekly at the Village Glen on the following schedule, beginning in November:

U9 – U11 Saturday 8-9 AM

U12 – U14 Tuesday 630-730 PM

U15 + Thursday 845-10 PM

Please wear long training pants and a long sleeve shirt.

ALL TRAVEL GOALKEEPERS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND. IF NECESSARY, THE GK SHOULD SKIP A TEAM TRAINING SESSION TO ATTEND THIS IMPORTANT TRAINING.

There is no additional cost to the players or team for this training.

ADVANCE ACADEMY TRAINING

Third Session Open for Registration

REGISTRATION INCLUDES A 6-WEEK TRAINING PROGRAM WITH COLLEGE COACHES AND AN ADVANCE TRAINING ACADEMY UNIFORM SET.

PHASE THREE WILL RUN SATURDAYS MARCH 6 - APRIL 17 (with no session 4/3) AT THE VILLAGE GLEN.

U9-13 at 630 pm; U14-19 at 730 pm

ALL SESSIONS WILL BE ON SATURDAYS AT THE VG. $95 per session, includes a practice uniform. If you ordered and received the training set at a previous session, we will refund your uniform fee of $30 once you register for the program

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Amherst Soccer Association Travel Program

The purpose of the Amherst Soccer Association Travel Program is to provide a balanced program that affords opportunities for maximum skill development and the challenge of playing at a higher level of competition.

Amherst Soccer Association Travel Teams will be established to provide an opportunity for players who both desire more advanced play and have appropriate level of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

It is the aim of all Amherst Soccer Association Travel Teams to meet the developmental needs of a travel player, taking into account a player’s physical, mental, and social growth and developmental needs as well as player/parent commitment.

The Amherst Soccer Association will support the formation of at least one boy’s and girl’s teams at all age levels. Amherst Soccer Association will support the formation of a second or third team in an age group wherever possible provided there is a qualified coach and the appropriate number of qualified players.

Each team will play in the BWNYJSL at the age divisions requested by the coach of each team and approved by the Director of Coaching. If the team so desires and is approved by the Director of Coaching they may also apply to play in the Upstate Premier league as well.

It is the individual travel players (and their parents) and coaches responsibility to do what is best for that players development under the guidance of the Director of Coaching.

Travel coaches must apply each season to coach a team. These applications are reviewed by the Director of Coaching. The Director of Coaching will make recommendations to the Board of Directors to be approved as the coach. Anyone wishing to coach needs to contact the Director in June.

Players and parents must make a commitment to the team and the club. A player’s commitment includes, attending practices, scrimmages, and all scheduled games. It will also include going to tournaments and camps and participating in indoor and outdoor training. Parents are expected to support their children in those endeavors. Parents may also be asked to participate in "club oriented fund raising", to help improve or add to our facilities and fields.

Playing time for your child will be fair and as equal as possible through U12. U13 and older the amount of time shall be earned, and based on merit, commitment and attendance as determined by the travel teams coaching staff.

Questions can be directed to registrar@amherstsoccer.com

PLEASE SEE THE Q AND A SECTION. THIS SHOULD ANSWER MOST QUESTIONS.

ASA Scholarship Program

The policy of the Amherst Soccer Association is that every effort will be made to ensure that children will not be deprived the opportunity of playing soccer in cases of financial hardship. For more information or to apply, continue or contact president@amherstsoccer.com. All inquiries are confidential and shared only with the president and treasurer. Thanks to all of you who make donations when registering for programs to make this policy possible.

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Travel Uniforms

The ASA Board and player representatives have selected the new travel uniforms for the club. They were chosen to provide a professional look, and provide excellent wearability. comfort, and durability. Among the many changes requested are a much longer rise in the shorts and a cooler, more moisture-handling fabric. We hope that everyone enjoys the new selection. Fittings for the new uniforms will be conducted at the start of practices for the season, which will begin in November.

All players registering for travel soccer this year will be required to purchase the uniform set for $75 at the time of registration, in addition to the $225 registration fee, which covers the cost of field rental, league registration, and insurance among the major expenses in running the travel program. Additional team expenses will be discussed at the first team meeting and are variable, depending on the number of tournaments the team plays in, coaching payments, and other expenses related to the club.