AASA Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I play in more than one league?
• Does it matter if I've never played soccer?
• Can I sign up an entire team?
• Where are the games? How long are the games?
• Are there practices too?
• I'll miss a few games. Can my friend fill in for me?
• How old do I have to be to play?
• Can my kids play too?
• I've registered. Now what?
• Where do I go the first day of the season? Are there games?

• Can I play in more than one league? (back)

  Yes you may play in as many as leagues as you have the time and desire to play in. We offer 7v7 leagues that play twice a week Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday during the Spring, Summer, and Fall sessions. We also offer a 11v11 league that plays once a week on Fridays during the Spring and Summer sessions.

• Does it matter if I've never played soccer? (back)

  No, we have a wide range of skill levels and playing experience in our leagues, from those who have never played before to those who have played competitive soccer for many years. This provides an ideal opportunity to learn and grow as a player regardless of your experience. Because everyone signs up for all of our leagues as individuals your skill level and playing experience doesn't matter. Before the season begins the AASA board does it's best to create balanced teams based on the information you provide in your registration.

• Can I sign up an entire team? (back)

  We currently do not allow signup as teams. Our focus as an organization is to provide a place where anyone can enjoy the game regardless of experience or skill level. Because of this all of our registrations are done individually and we seek to create balanced teams in each league to ensure a fun and competitive environment. We do our best to honor requests to play with a significant other or a friend but we can not guarantee this as our primary mission is to ensure balanced, competitive teams.

• Where are the games? How long are the games? (back)

  All games are played at Fuller Fields located on Fuller Rd across from the University of Michigan hospital. All games have two 45 minute halves with a 5 minute halftime. Due to concerns for safety from inclement weather or lack of daylight, the AASA board may occasionally need to shorten the game length.

• Are there practices too? (back)

  As a recreational league, AASA does not organize formal practices. On occasion teammates have been known to meet to help new players develop skills or simply for an extra 'pick-up' game. The AASA board usually sets up a beginners clinic early in each session to help new players learn basic rules and skills, such as 'offsides' and thrown -ins.

• I'll miss a few games. Can my friend fill in for me? (back)

  Due to our insurance agreements with the Michigan Soccer Association and the City of Ann Arbor, we are unable to allow anyone not registered with the league to play even if just filling in for a single game. Illegal players will cause the team to forfeit the game and repeat infractions will lead to further action by the board. If you are going to miss a few games it is recommended that you inform your team so they can make efforts to at the game if at all possible.

• How old do I have to be to play? (back)

  All AASA leagues are open to anyone age 15 or older.

• Can my kids play too? (back)

  Yes, although we do have a minimum age of 15 years for all players. We make every effort to allow family members to play together, and in fact we have a number of parents who play with their children on a regular basis.

• I've registered. Now what? (back)

  Once you've registered online and we have received payment you will receive and email confirming your spot in the league. You will want to show up on the first day of the season (see the league schedule for exact dates). There you will receive your team assignment and will need to sign the waiver form. You will also receive your team shirt at that time. From time to time we also have early shirt pickups at one of our sponsors locations where you can receive your team assignment and shirt, as well as meet other players, before the season begins. Watch the home page for details.

• Where do I go the first day of the season? Are there games? (back)

  You will want to arrive at Fuller fields at least a half an hour before game time to get your team assignment, receive your team shirt, and sign the waiver form. There are scrimmages against another team on the first day of each session though these games will not count in the league standings. This game is a chance to meet your teammates and will not have referees.