Updated 10/13/2010

ASA RULE CHANGES

Check back in late November for the 2011 ASA Rule changes.

FAQ's

What is the difference between a Travel Team and a Recreational League Team ?
A travel team competes at ASA tournaments against other travel teams from Massachusetts and other States. Recreation League Teams play a set schedule of games against the same teams from one or more towns.
Recreational League Teams are usually governed by a Board of Directors in charge of the entire league whereas a Travel Team usually is governed by one coach.


What is the Official ASA Roster ?
The Official ASA Roster is the ASA form that the MAJOASA along with other ASA states use to verify a team's roster in order to play in a tournament. The roster must be completed on both sides and then signed by
a Deputy JO Commissioner, Local ASA Commissioner or the State JO Commissioner. Once the roster is signed, players are now officially on that team's roster and cannot move to another team at the same age level and
classification without approval from the coach. In order for the roster to be signed, a copy of each player's birth certificates must be included.

What is the process to add a player to the roster ?
If the roster has not been signed by an ASA official, the player can be added in the same way you filled out the roster to begin your season.
If the roster has been signed, you will need to complete an ASA Pick-Up Player Form and have it signed by an ASA Official. You may only add three players once the roster has been signed.

What is the format for the State Tournaments ?
State Tournaments follow the three game minimum format as set by the ASA National Bracket Book. Teams will be drawn onto this bracket via a blind draw.

Can I request not to play Friday night for the State Tournament ?
NO. Since this tournament leads to the New England Regionals and thus is classified as a Championship Event, a blind draw of all teams must be held. All teams must have an equal chance to play Friday night.
Please understand however if the number of teams is small, the tournament may be limited to Saturday and Sunday only.

Are there berths available to the ASA Nationals ?
Yes. Massachusetts receives berths to the ASA/USA Nationals based on its previous year's registrations. If you wish to go to these events, please contact me.
Massachusetts can also send teams to the Eastern Nationals in PA & VA. These Nationals are for teams in the Eastern Region of the country. Again if you are interested in attending, please let me know. Teams must play in the current year's MASS ASA State Championships in order to be eligible to play
in the Nationals.

What are the classifications under ASA & MAJOASA ?
ASA has three classifications for travel teams, Class A, B & C. The ASA allows each State Association to determine how it classifies teams within its association. Please click here to download the classification system.