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!
2026 - 2027 Season
Program
Program
Program
2026/27 House League Age Matrix
Want to see how players are grouped by birth year and month for the 2026/27 season?
View the 2026/27 House League Age Matrix
This age matrix is provided by the New York State West Youth Soccer Association (NYSWYSA) and outlines the seasonal age groupings used for youth soccer.
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 the New USYS Age Matrix (School Year Aug. 1 – July 31.), provided by USYS and 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. 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 2026. Uniform kits can be ordered during registration under the Features section. The uniform kit is $60 and includes a red Adidas jersey, white Adidas jersey, Adidas shorts and Adidas socks.
Additionally, all players must wear age appropriate 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.
If a game day is rescheduled due to inclement weather, we will notify all participants via email and post online. Games may be rescheduled at a later day or on a non-typical play day, such as Sunday or weekday. We do not cancel games due to rain.
RULES OF PLAY
Amherst Soccer Association has adopted the FIFA Laws of the Game for our House Leagues. For more details, please see the attachment below:
Amherst Soccer Outdoor Rules .docx
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. During the indoor sessions, house teams will not practice, only participate in weekly games.
REGISTRATION FEE
The cost for registration for our House League is $125. Please note the end of the Registration Period as well as the Late Registration Period. Those registrations that are processed during the Late Registration Period will be subject to a $20 Late Registration Fee.
Fall House League – 2026
Registration Ends: August 15, 2026
Late Registration Period: August 16 – April 22, 2026
VOLUNTEER
We can only field as many teams as we have volunteers to coach and are incredibly grateful for all those who volunteer their time to take on these important roles in our programs. We are always looking for dedicated parents – like you – to participate and help coach your young players.
If you are interested in volunteering as a coach or assistant coach for a team in any of our House Leagues, know that our Director of Coaching, House Coordinators and ASA staff are here to support you through the season. We offer practice plans, practice and game tips, as well as 1-on-1 support if needed.We will provide equipment, practice plans, game tips, as well as 1-on-1 support if needed.
Additionally, head coaches have the opportunity to request up to one additional player on your team.
MORE INFORMATION
If you have any additional questions, please email registrar@amherstsoccer.com