Entry-Level Referee Course on 5/25 in Northwest Arkansas!

The Arkansas Referee Committee will be hosting a Grade 9 (Entry-Level) Referee Course in Northwest Arkansas on May 25th! If you are interested in attending this course (or know someone else who is), please click here to sign up (you must register in advance).  Click tab 827 and fill out your information, and please bring pen and paper with you to the course to take notes. The course will be held at the Rolling Hills Baptist Church, which is located at 1400 Rolling Hills Drive, Fayetteville AR 72701.

We have plenty of games and we need more active referees across the state as more teams are playing tournaments, league matches, and friendlies. Please help us spread the word about this course. The contact person for the course is Teresa Speaks and her contact information is posted at the link below. Feel free to contact her with any questions.

Tryout Dates

Clubs may conduct tryouts after the following dates:

May 20:  U11, U12, & U13 age groups for 2013/14 teams  (current U10 - U12 players)

  • U12  and below players become "free agents" on May 20 and may contact other teams/clubs and inquire about tryouts.

June 27: U14 and above age groups for 2013/14 teams (current U13 and above)

  • U13 and above players become "free agents on June 27 and may contact other teams/clubs and inquire about tryouts.

Club may not directly invite players currently registered with another club until the above set dates.

Items for Sale through the State Office!

ASSA has the following items for sale that would interest coaches, referees, and teams!

  • Training Vests ($4 each) - come in adult & youth sizes, and gold or lime colors
  • Disc Cones ($5 for a set of 12 cones) - come in white or blue colors
  • Score Mercury Soccer Balls ($12 each)
  • Ref Kits ($30 or $35 per kit) - come in youth large through adult 3XL sizes, and includes a yellow shirt, black shorts, black socks, a whistle, and a data wallet.  Smaller sizes are $30, adult sizes 2XL & 3XL are $35.
  • Ref Flags ($8 per set)
  • Solid white t-shirts w/Adidas logo on back ($3 each) -- see our post on craigslist for details on this one!

We can mail these things to you if you'd prefer not to come into the office in Sherwood to pick them up, but you will have to pay extra for shipping.  Stop by or contact us at 501-833-0550 to place an order!

Youth Soccer Focus - Upcoming Free Webinars

The NSCAA Club Standards Project is an evaluative process focusing on youth soccer organizations that is designed to raise the standards and expectations for coach and player development.  The project proudly presents a series of webinars for Coaches, Directors, and Administrators responsible for club, coach, and player performance. The presenters are 'thought leaders' and are significantly involved in youth soccer administration and coaching, and the webinars are even free to attend! We encourage you to find out more and pre-register to watch these very informative videos.  Be sure to check out the one on "Ability-Based Training" by Arkansas' own Director of Coaching, Robert Parr!  (Scroll down to "Archived Webinars" to find it.)

In addition, youth organizations who participate in the NSCAA Club Standards Project will be evaluated on their current performance in Coaching Development, Player Development, and Administration.  Participation in the Preliminary Assessment is free and all organizations will receive more than $2,500 in benefits provided by the project sponsors and partners.  Organizations will also receive a 'participant logo' to proudly display on their website and will be recognized at NSCAA.com.

Earn a $2,500 Community Grant!

The Community Grant is a competition-based fundraising program that awards $2,500 to youth sport teams, clubs, associations, and schools to rally their supporters to commit to a Responsible Sports environment.  Parents and coaches who demonstrate their commitment to responsibility can help their team earn a $2,500 grant from Liberty Mutual Insurance!

Thirty (30) grants a year are awarded. Since the Fall of 2007, over half a million dollars have been awarded to deserving youth sports organizations.  Why not try to win some money for your team now?  Click here for more details.  Good luck!

New Digital Edition of "The Corner Kick" Newsletter Available for Download!

ASSA is pleased to announce the new digital edition of "The Corner Kick" newsletter!  Download your .pdf copy today and find lots of interesting information, including...

  • State Cup Information
  • Kohl's Cup Information
  • College Signings!
  • Summer College Soccer Camps and other in-state college soccer events taking place this Spring!
  • Coach, Referee, and Volunteer of the Year awards -- see who won what!
  • Information for becoming a referee!
  • Information for Coaches - learn about upcoming changes to the D Course!
  • New ASSA Board positions that were filled at the recent AGM!
  • ...and much more!


Don't delay! Click here to download your copy today and stay "in the know" about soccer around the state!

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