What are the the required uniforms?
A uniform consists of a reversible Springfield Soccer Association jersey: Home Team is always Blue. Away Team is always White. If you already have one that fits, you do not need a new one. New jerseys can be bought at the concession stand for $20 cash, or a check payable to SSA.
Also required: black shorts, black socks, and shin guards (worn under the socks). Soccer cleats are recommended but not required. Cleats for any other sport are not permitted. Any sporting goods store can help you pick out legal soccer cleats.
Players may not wear jewelry (including watches or earrings) or hard plastic hair pieces at any time.
What age group is my child in?
SSA follows US Youth Soccer age recommendations for age group. For the year beginning Fall 2016 and ending Spring 2017:
“True” Age Group (USSF) Age Division Placement for SSA
Under 15 Born in 2002 U15
Under 14 Born in 2003 U15
Under 13 Born in 2004 U15
Under 12 Born in 2005 U12
Under 11 Born in 2006 U12
Under 10 Born in 2007 U10
Under 9 Born in 2008 U10
Under 8 Born in 2009 U8
Under 7 Born in 2010 U8
Under 6 Born in 2011 U6
Under 5 Born in 2012 U6
Under 4 Born in 2013 U4
A note regarding playing up: Players may play “up” one age group if requested by a parent and approved by a board member. This will be approved based on the ability of the child to physically play at the higher age division. Players may not play “down” under any circumstances.
What can my player wear in cold weather?
Players are permitted to wear knit hats and gloves. Players are permitted to wear sweat pants under their shorts. Players are not permitted to wear jeans or cut-offs. Sweatshirts are to be worn under the jersey. No jackets or coats or anything with buttons or zippers are permitted. Hoodies are permitted provided the hood is tucked into the jersey.
Typical Game Play (may change based on enrollment)
|
Level
|
Cal.Years
|
Play Format
|
Ball Size
|
Playing Time
|
Goalkeepers? |
Heading Allowed? |
Offisdes Rule |
|
U4
|
2013
|
3v3
|
3
|
4x6 min qtrs
|
No
|
No |
No |
|
U6
|
2011-12
|
3v3
|
3
|
4x6 min qtrs
|
No |
No |
No |
|
U8
|
2009-10
|
6v6
|
4
|
4x12 min qtrs
|
Yes |
No |
No |
|
U10
|
2007-08
|
7v7
|
4
|
2x25 min halves
|
Yes |
No |
No |
|
U12
|
2005-06
|
8v8
|
4
|
2x30 min halves
|
Yes |
No |
Yes |
|
U15
|
2002-04
|
6v6
|
5
|
2x35 min halves
|
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Inclement Weather
There are only two times games or practices may be cancelled due to weather: lightning or a closure of the park by the township. If the township thinks the fields could be damaged due to rain, they will notify us and we will update the website to show the fields are closed.
We will not play or practice in lightning. Homecoming Park is equipped with a lightning strike detector.
In the event the alarm goes off, all players, coaches, officials and spectators must seek shelter in their vehicles or under the shelter house until the "all clear" alarm sounds. This will be 30 minutes after the last detected lightning strike. In the even of a prolonged lightning delay (or anticipated delay), the games may be postponed or cancelled at the discretion of the board.
When can I sign my player up?
Registration for spring is always the full month of February, and registration for fall is always the full month of July, and you can register and pay online during those periods on the site.
How much does it cost?
Fees are $30 for U4 and U6, and $40 for U8 and above. There is a $20 fee for a jersey, if needed.
How do I volunteer to help out?
When you are signing up your player, you will be prompted to volunteer to head or assistant coach. We also sometimes ask for volunteers for others tasks such as field painting or concessions. Please volunteer for anything you may be interested in! Volunteers will need to pass a background check and--if coaching--complete a concussion training course. As a head coach, your player (one) will play for free.
Kroger Community Rewards Program
You can designate SSA as your community organization of choice, and Kroger will donate money to SSA based on how much you shop! All you have to do is enroll to and SSA will receive the donations for the next year. Simply go to
www.krogercommunityrewards.com
• Click “sign-in”
• Put in your email address and password that you used to enroll your Kroger Plus card.
• Put in the group number or part of the name of the organization. Our group number should be 81604.
• Choose the correct organization.
• Click Enroll. You are now enrolled for the May 1st 2015 to April 30th 2016 year of Kroger Community Rewards.
If you are having an issue with your password and or email address please 1-800-KROGERS, press 5 for customer service, press 5 to speak to a customer service representative. If it’s the first time you are registering, you will need to set up your Kroger account first.
Inclement Weather
There are only two times games or practices may be cancelled due to weather: lightning or a closure of the park by the township. If the township thinks the fields could be damaged due to rain, they will notify us and we will update the website to show the fields are closed.
We will not play or practice in lightning. Homecoming Park is equipped with a lightning strike detector. In the event the alarm goes off, all players, coaches, officials and spectators must seek shelter in their vehicles or under the shelter house until the "all clear" alarm sounds. This will be 30 minutes after the last detected lightning strike. In the even of a prolonged lightning delay (or anticipated delay), the games may be postponed or cancelled at the discretion of the board.
Inclement Weather
There are only two times games or practices may be cancelled due to weather: lightning or a closure of the park by the township. If the township thinks the fields could be damaged due to rain, they will notify us and we will update the website to show the fields are closed.
We will not play or practice in lightning. Homecoming Park is equipped with a lightning strike detector. In the event the alarm goes off, all players, coaches, officials and spectators must seek shelter in their vehicles or under the shelter house until the "all clear" alarm sounds. This will be 30 minutes after the last detected lightning strike. In the even of a prolonged lightning delay (or anticipated delay), the games may be postponed or cancelled at the discretion of the board.
Inclement Weather
There are only two times games or practices may be cancelled due to weather: lightning or a closure of the park by the township. If the township thinks the fields could be damaged due to rain, they will notify us and we will update the website to show the fields are closed.
We will not play or practice in lightning. Homecoming Park is equipped with a lightning strike detector. In the event the alarm goes off, all players, coaches, officials and spectators must seek shelter in their vehicles or under the shelter house until the "all clear" alarm sounds. This will be 30 minutes after the last detected lightning strike. In the even of a prolonged lightning delay (or anticipated delay), the games may be postponed or cancelled at the discretion of the board.