What ages and program levels does Springfield Area Soccer Association offer?Recreational league runs in outdoor and indoor seasons for community players without travel to other towns. Youth Academy focuses on about U4 through U12 recreational or newer players who want extra staff-led training and Friday games. SASA Spirits competitive soccer covers U7 through U19. Sangamon Soccer League is the adult league. TOPSoccer is offered under USYS with a program director families can contact for current registration status.

Where does SASA train and play?The main outdoor hub is the SASA Soccer Complex at 4521 S. 11th Street, Springfield, Illinois 62703. Winter recreational indoor games are at Soccer World, 2700 W. Lawrence Avenue, Springfield. Adult SSL games use Field 15 at the SASA complex. SCHEELS Sports Park at 3751 Imagineer Drive is also referenced for club events and rentals. Dogs are not permitted at the SASA complex.

When are tryouts, player placement, or seasonal registration?Competitive player placement sessions are scheduled toward the end of spring before the summer-through-spring club cycle. Recreational outdoor and indoor seasons each have their own registration windows; spring outdoor dates and indoor blocks are announced per season (for example, recent spring outdoor play ran from April into May and a winter indoor block from January into March). Adult Sangamon Soccer League posts season dates as they are set. Confirm the open registration period for the season you want.

What does adult league registration cost?Sangamon Soccer League has used a $70 per-player fee with jerseys included; a 10 percent early-bird discount has been offered with a promo code announced at registration time.

What is SASA’s mission and coaching approach?SASA is built around a positive, well-rounded experience with emphasis on technical development, sportsmanship, and education for players and coaches. Recreational teams use volunteer coaches with club-supported training resources and curriculum guidance; competitive training sits under the Director of Coaching with league play, tournaments, and optional camps and indoor sessions.

How can families contact SASA or the recreational and competitive directors?General soccer operations and complex questions often go to the Director of Soccer Operations at 217-891-4486 (text available). Office hours are by appointment Monday through Thursday, 2:00–5:00 p.m. The recreational director is reachable at 217-371-0053 and rec@sasasoccer.org. The Director of Coaching and tournament director is at 217-761-8743. Mailing address: P.O. Box 904, Springfield, IL 62705. TOPSoccer families can call the Top Soccer director at 217-433-5475.