How to Become a Member
As the governing body for the sport of soccer in Arkansas, it is the goal of the Arkansas Soccer Association (ASA) to provide educational, management, and service support to our member clubs. ASA is the leader and caretaker of the game for the Arkansas soccer community, and it is our hope that we continue to inspire passion and honor the game for future generations.
The following is an overview of ASA member benefits for 2019-2020. Current members, and potential members are invited to learn more about ASA and our commitment to our membership. Click on the topic overview to read more on the subject.
How to Become a Member
By becoming a sanctioned club and affiliated with Arkansas Soccer Association, your club is automatically affiliated with US Youth Soccer, US Adult Soccer, Association, US Soccer, and FIFA and has access to the resources provided by ASA and the Arkansas State Refereee Program.
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How to Become a Member
1. In order to establish a soccer league the first step is for you and your fellow soccer enthusiasts to create a soccer association for administrative purposes.
2. In order to create that association you will need to decide on a name and submit proposed bylaws for your organization.
3. In addition to bylaws a letter stating the association’s purpose is required. The letter should address who it will serve, how it will address an unmet need in the community, where games will be played, and a commitment to host a coaching and referee course (provided by ASSA for free) during the first year.
4. Once you have decided on an association name and drafted a set of proposed bylaws please send it to Jim Walker, Executive Director, via email (director@arkansassoccer.org)
5. Your proposed bylaws must be accompanied by a check made payable to the Arkansas State Soccer Association in the amount of $100. This check represents a $50 application fee and $50 for your first year annual membership fee. Your check will not be cashed unless and until your bylaws are approved.
6. All new club applications are due no later than June 30 for the following seasonal year. Applications prior to May 30 will need to be accompanied by a $100 payment ($50 application fee and $50 new club membership fee, if approved). Applications on or after June 1 will need to be accompanied by a payment of $500 ($50 new member fee, $450 application fee).
7. Once your bylaws have been approved the Arkansas State Soccer Association will provide you with the forms needed to register your players and additional support to help you establish your league.
How to Become a Member
1. An association must have at least 50 registered players per seasonal year.
2. $50 Annual membership fee
3. Associations must use the online registration program provided by ASSA (at no additional cost.)
4. Pay all appropriate fees in a timely manner.
5. Abide by the ASSA rules and bylaws and the US Youth Soccer and USSF bylaws and rules.
(see ASSA website: www.arkansassoccer.org )
6. Host a coaching and referee course during the first year as a member.
Thank you for your interest in Arkansas Soccer. Please let me know if we can be of further assistance.
Jim Walker
Executive Director
Arkansas State Soccer Association