Amherst Soccer Association

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	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

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TRAVEL TRYOUT SCHEDULE

Tryouts for travel teams that are formed in the Fall, begin practicing and playing indoors in November and play through July 2011 will be held on the following dates. Please mark your calendars.

You must register online for tryouts.

We recommmend that you attend both tryouts if there are two scheduled to give yourself the best chance of being selected. This is especially important for ages 12-13-14-15.

There is no cost. This is to allow us to plan, obtain a parent waiver and for you to show your interest in travel. For players in the age groups 16-19, we will not work much beyond December to form teams. If you wish to play, talk to your friends and make decisions about playing and commit to the team by registering for tryouts.

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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.

Q & A about Travel Soccer

1. What is travel soccer?

Answer: Travel soccer is competitive soccer played...

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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.

All players registering for travel soccer this year will be required to purchase the uniform set for $75 at the time of registration if they don't currently have the uniform, in addition to the 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.