NEW REGISTRATION SYSTEM - Create a new parent account (if you haven't already) and then add players/family. House League Fall - recreational play for 8 weeks each session. Games start 5/3/25 and play dates are posted on the front page. Two-year age groups will be formed. Play at 14 and older is coed . Practice time and location determined by the volunteer coach.
ASA’s House program is designed to provide a supportive and fostering environment where youth players of all ages can learn and develop fundamental soccer skills, strengthen their communication skills through teamwork and social interaction, and most importantly, have fun playing the Beautiful Game! The only thing required is enthusiasm and interest in the game!
TEAMS
Our House League is designed using a two-year combined age grouping, such as 8U, 10U, etc. Players are eligible for age brackets based on the Age Matrix that is based on birth year, provided by the New York State West Youth Soccer Association. In the House League, players are required to play within their Age Matrix. Players new to ASA may be asked to provide proof of age upon registration.
Once Registration has closed, our volunteer coordinators work arduously and efficiently to form teams. Our volunteer House Coordinators work arduously and very efficiently in creating teams for each session. Due to the time frame and complexity of managing a substantial number of players, it is difficult to honor requests for players to be on the same team. Siblings who are in the same age matrix will be placed on the same team. If a parent volunteers to coach one of the teams, they may request one additional player for their respective team.
EQUIPMENT
All players will be required to purchase an Amherst Soccer Association House uniform kit. Current uniforms will be in use through June 2025. Uniform kits can be ordered during registration. The uniform kit includes a red jersey, white jersey, shorts and socks.
Additionally, all players must wear shin guards under their soccer socks, the appropriate soccer shoes (turf or cleats outdoors; flats or turf indoors), bring their own soccer ball (#3 for ages 5-8, #4 for ages 10-12, #5 for ages 13+) and bring water to every practice and game.
PLAY
Eight games are played throughout each session on Saturdays with an occasional Sunday due to holidays, etc. at various locations throughout the Town of Amherst. Game times vary week-to-week between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m and grouped by age bracket. Games are approximately 1 hour in length (2 x 25 minute halves). The schedule will be available and posted ahead of each session.
PRACTICE
During the outdoor sessions, we encourage our volunteer coaches to organize one practice per week at a time and location at the decision of the coach.
LOCATION
House League games will be scehduled at various field locations throughout Amherst including:
- Amherst Youth Foundation
- Clearfield Community Center
- North French Soccer Complex
- Paradise Park