Frequently Asked Questions

What ages are eligible to participate in SSA Fall Soccer?

5 to 14-year-olds may participate in our  fall league, placed by birth year and gender, not grade per US Youth Soccer.  Any teen playing for their high school is not permitted to participate due to MSHSAA rules.  3 & 4-year-olds may participate in SSA Tots spring program.  

How do we register? 

SSA is paperless!  Parents must register online during posted registration times and pay via PayPal & Venmo.  Typically, March for Tots and Spring leagues.  Fall registration runs April 25 -June 1.

Do you accept late sign-ups?

No.  We advertise via social media, print, and our website for 60 days.  In addition, all players from fall leagues are emailed directly, at least twice, from our registration software prior to the close of sign-ups. 

My child can only practice on a certain night...when are practices?

SSA volunteers get to select when they will practice and are not determined until the last week of July.  Our volunteers are great about trying to accommodate the majority of their players.  SSA will not refund fees nor move players based upon practice conflicts.  

Can I request a coach or placement with a certain child?

Due to the volume of players in SSA, requests for certain coaches or being placed on a team with another player for any reason, will not be granted.  

I want to be the assistant coach for a certain coach, is this allowed?

No.  Again, due to the volume of players in SSA rec league, we are always looking for head coaches and will not assign assistants.  Our head coaches are tasked with finding an assistant, if they wish to have one, from their roster of players provided each season by SSA.

I have a team ready to join SSA, is this allowed?

No.  We are not a club league and all players must register individually to ensure fair play throughout the league.

I would like to coach.  What next?

Great!  Email us at sullivanmosoccer@gmail.com we'll start with our Averity background check and go from there if we have a space to fill.  Next, we’ll have a coaches meeting the last week of July to hand out equipment, rosters, etc.  SSA has right of refusal for any potential coach.

When will we hear from our coach and when will practices begin?

The first week of August every year.  Be patient with our volunteers!

How often are teams required to practice?

All U8-U14 teams should practice at least once a week (60 minutes), before and throughout the season.  U6 should practice weekly (30-45 minutes) until the start of the league play and are encouraged to keep practices going throughout the season as well.  However, once games begin, U6 coaches and parents may decide what is best for their team.  

When are games? 

Games are primarily held on Saturday's between 8:30am - 2pm from August through October.  Parents should expect a minimum of 2 weeknight games during the season.

Are there trophies?

Instead of participation trophies, all players are provided a soccer ball to be taken home after the last game.  SSA does award first place trophies for the winner of each bracket. These are typically handed out at the last game.