Frequently Asked Questions

SASA must have a birth certificate on file for every child that is registered to play. You may upload a birth certificate to your child's GotSport account or you can e-mail the birth certificate to [email protected]. 

Click to get full instructions on how to upload a Birth Certificate to your child's GotSport Account. 

How to Upload Birth Certificate

Coaches will receive their rosters at the General Meeting in August. Our Fall 2024 General Meeting is currently set for August 5, 2024. You should hear from a coach that week. If you have not heard from a coach within a week of the AGM, please reach out to us at [email protected] 

Our Fall 2024 season will for 6 consecutive Saturdays from September 14th - October 19th. 

North Texas State Soccer Association (“NTSSA”), of which SASA is a part of, receives a portion of each players’ registration fee which provides insurance coverage and operation expenses incurred for the development of soccer programs.  The remainder is used locally to cover administration expenses, pay office staff, buy field equipment, field maintenance, pay for referees, trophies and for coach and referee training and development.

Teams will be organizing a uniform for the team to wear. Players ARE NOT required to purchase the standard team uniform, instead they can opt to purchase a matching color shirt. Players U9 and up will need to have a unique number on their shirt/jersey. The only mandatory equipment required by our rules are shin guards and soccer cleats. Each player will want to have a soccer ball.  There are other optional costs that vary from team to team, such as photos, tournament fees, party expenses, snacks, etc.

All recreational games are played at the San Angelo Soccer Fields at 1501 Glenna St., San Angelo, TX 76901. Field Maps are available at the "Field Maps" tab. Field locations change each season so make sure to check before your first game. 

Games are played on Saturdays between 8:00 am and usually no later then 2:00 pm. Each team will have a different schedule and will not have games at the same time every weekend. If games are rescheduled, then coaches will let you know what the rescheduled day and time is. 

All returning players have the option to go back to their same team or go into the player pool. After returning players are placed on a team, new players and players who choose to go back in the player pool, will be placed on teams at random based on roster sizes.

Specific Team requests are permitted for U4 and U5 (players born in 2020-2021) if there is room on the team. U6 requests are availble if the person requesting is brand new to soccer. Please e-mail [email protected] with more information and to make a specific request. 

Buddy Requests (requests to play with a friend)  are permitted for U4 and U5 (players born 2020 or 2021). Players requesting a buddy for a U6 (Born 2019) are available if the person is new to soccer and there is room on the team. 

Specific friend requests are not available for U7 and up (born 2018 or prior) players. 

Please e-mail [email protected] with any specific requests or questions. 

The location, day and time of your team’s practice is at the discretion of the coach.  According to SASA rules recreational teams may not practice more than twice a week and coaches are given recommendations on practice time. It is recommended that the practice length be the same as the length of the game.  Young players should not exceed 1 hour and older players should not exceed 1.5-2 hours.

Living in West Texas does have its challenges! Keeping soccer fields green and in playable condition is a struggle, even with all the hard work the City and the SASA board puts into it. By not practicing on game fields, we hope to allow the fields an opportunity to rebound and achieve the best possible results from this huge investment.  We do allow practices on the field upon reservation during certain times of the year/seasons.  Please contact the office for more information.

Rain does not automatically cancel a soccer game.  We only cancel games in the event of lightning or when continued play will cause damage to the fields and become dangerous for your child's safety.    Sometimes morning games are cancelled, but not afternoon games.  Best practice – show up for your games.  The SASA Board will makes these decision to cancel any games.  Once the decision is made, a mass email will be sent out, it will be posted on our website and our social media.  You may email or call your Commissioner of your age group to find out the status of the day’s games.  You can also check our web site, on the right is the weather and if the fields are open or closed.

Teams U4 - U8 (born 2017-2021) - Size 3 ball

Team U9 - U10 (born 2015 -2016) - Size 4 ball

Teams U11 - U13+ (Players born 2013 and prior) - Size 5 ball

U4 

Teams will play a maximum of 8 minute quarters. U4 games do not have referees and coaches may determine exact length of the game. 

U5/6
Four 10-Minute Quarters
Overtime: None

U7/8
Two 20-Minute Halves
Overtime: None

U9/10
Two 25-minute halves
Overtime: Two 10 min.

U11/12
Two 30-minute halves
Overtime: Two 10 min.

U13+
Two 35 minute halves
Overtime: Two 15 min

Adult League
Two 45-Minute Halves
Overtime: Two 15 min

Yes!  We are always in need of coaches.  Even if you have never played soccer before, coaching soccer is easy.  All that is required is a wiliness to be involved with children.  We will have a coaches clinic during the season and summer, which will provide you with all the information needed to have a successful season.  Clinics have not been scheduled, so please check our website for the date and time. 

Yes! Again, we are always in need of referees.  This is perfect way to earn extra money.  Please click the "Referee" Tab at the top of the page to see when the next Referee clinic will be scheduled. Please contact  [email protected] for more information

All soccer in the world is controlled by FIFA, which stand for the Federation Internationale de Football Association.  A portion of your registration fee finds its way to FIFA.  FIFA rules are used to play the soccer game.   San Angelo is a part of North Texas State Soccer Association (“NTSSA”), which is a member of United States Youth Soccer Organization (“USYSO”), which is a member of United Stated Soccer Federation (“USSF”), which is a member of Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) which is a member of FIFA. Hopefully, that answered your question! 

Each player will need shinguards and cleats to play a game. Players should also wear this equipment in practice and provide their own ball for practice as well. They will also need plenty of water to stay hydrated. 

Players may be able to play with an arm cast if it is properly wrapped and padded. The referee will determine if the padding is sufficient for them to play and may ask that they not play if they feel it is a risk to other players. 

Jewelry may not be worn by players during games except for a medical purpose. In this case, they must be taped to the body.

Earrings, necklaces, and bracelets must be removed. Covering earrings with tape or bandages is not permitted. The player will not be permitted to enter the field until the jewelry has been removed

 Field Size is determined by age group. Below is a chart with the size for each age group.