CLASS B TEAMS WISHING TO REGISTER INDIVIDUALLY, PLEASE NOTE:
In order to be classified as a 'B' team in Massachusetts, you must still complete the Class 'B' Travel registration form in its entirety even if you are registering individually. Payment is to be based on the invoice printed
through the ASA software. Do not include the fee on the Class 'B' registration form as this fee is already included in the invoice amount.

If you have any questions, please e-mail me.

2007 INDIVIDUALLY REGISTERED TEAMS, PLEASE NOTE:

You will be able to register your team for the 2008 season starting after November 16, 2007. When you register, please use the 2008 ASA programs and not the 2007 ASA programs.

On November 15, 2007, the MAJOASA will be releasing all the players and coaches from their VTD rosters in order to prepare for the 2008 season.
Teams are urged to go into their rosters and print them out so you can have a copy of your player's registration numbers. You can use these to set up your 2008 rosters without having to key in all the player information again.
This also facilitates players that move from one team in 2007 to another team in 2008.
As always, please e-mail me with any questions

What is Individual Registration?

As the National Governing Body for the sport of softball, ASA/USA Softball is committed to the goal of providing accident and liability insurance for all participants in the Junior Olympic (youth) program. The only way this can be accomplished is to individually register each participant in the program, including players, managers, coaches, assistance coaches and scorekeepers. Most other National Governing Bodies of youth sport programs individually register their participants, mainly for the insurance benefits individual registration provides. Therefore, to ensure that our youth players receive the insurance protection they need, ASA/USA Softball will be converting to individual registration (as opposed to team registration) for the Junior Olympic Program. Individual Registration will also be available to Adult teams and leagues in certain areas. Each individual registrant will receive the following benefits:

Insurance

*    $2,000,000 Liability Insurance, plus $250,000 Excess Accident Medical Insurance. The Excess Medical Expense Insurance may be subject to a per injury deductible
      and applies to accident medical treatment incurred up to 52 weeks after the date of injury.

*    Coverage follows the individual throughout the calendar year for all ASA/USA Softball activities, even if you change to another ASA/USA Softball team.

*    Coverage extends to the team as an insured entity if all team members register individually.

*    Coverage extends to the leagues as an insured entity, as well as to league officers, if all league members register individually.

Why is Individual Registration better than Team Coverage?

*    Insurance cost is much less expensive. If a team carries less than 16 players on their roster, your league/team will save money with $250 deductible insurance.

*    The coverage follows the player when he/she participates on any ASA registered team. The team is covered while playing in any amateur softball activity.

*    An ASA individually registered player receives both $2,000,000 per occurrence of General Liability coverage and $250,000 of Accident/Medical coverage.
      There is also a separate $2,000,000 Sexual Abuse Liability Limit per occurrence.

How does JO Individual Registration Compare to Team Coverage?

*    Individual Registration includes the same benefits as Team Coverage, but at a lower cost.

*    If all players in a league are individually registered, then the interests of the League and all of the league officers are automatically covered at no additional cost.

*    The coverage follows the players if they play as a team in a non-ASA sanctioned event.

Coverage Warning

*    One of the most important coverage is Sexual Molestation and Abuse Liability

*    Both ASA Insurance plans, Individual Registration and Team, have a separate $2,000,000 limit for Sexual Molestation and Abuse Liability

*    Do not accept a policy that excludes or gives a low sub limit for this important coverage


            

Our card actually serves three purposes:

1.    Indisputable Proof of Age
2.    Proof of Insurance
3.    Birth Certificates no longer needed
       (only if registering with photo ID option)

** Coaches will still need to present birth certificates to have their roster signed by a Deputy JO Commissioner if they choose the $7.00 per player option (No picture ID)

INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATIONS ONLY

$  7.00        per player for $250 deductible insurance and ASA registration card
$12.00        per player for $250 deductible insurance, ASA registration card and 2 picture ID's
$  7.00        per coach for $250 deductible insurance and ASA registration card
$12.00        per coach for $250 deductible insurance, ASA registration, and 1 picture ID
$14.00        per coach for $250 deductible insurance, ASA registration, and 2 picture ID's

BENFITS

ASA Registration fee included

One age group. Cost remains the same regardless of age

Coverage follows the player or coach when he/she participates on any ASA registered team or any ASA sanctioned tournament. Players who play on a recreation team who have individual insurance do not have to reapply for insurance to play on a ASA travel team. Their coverage will follow them. coverage is from January 1 to December 31.

Travel permits and ASA rosters can be requested and printed on-line

COST SAVINGS
(This example uses  2008 Bollinger Insurance rates)

14 & Under team
MAJOASA Registration Fee:           $ 30.00
$250 deductible insurance                $185.90
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Total Cost                                        $215.90

Individual insurance $7.00 times 15 players equals $105.00

TEAM SAVES $110.90 BY REGISTERING PLAYERS INDIVIDUALLY!!!!!!

To register your team individually, click here to download the information sheet

Please note, all steps must be followed in order for your cards to be issued. This is an optional program for travel teams and interested leagues. If you need further assistance, please e-mail me.