Team Registration Questions:

1. I already have a team in your league. How do I register my team for the next season?
2. I want to register a new team in your league. How can I do that?
3. How much does it cost?
4. Are referee fees included in the cost?
5. Do you provide team jerseys?
6. What is the bond fee for?
7. When is our money due?
8. Is our roster size limited?
9. When are rosters due?
10. Can I add more players after the rosters freeze?
11. I am a player on a team in your league. How do I register?

1. Can I register as an individual?
2. How can I get on a team?
3. How do I register as an individual?
4. How much does it cost?
5. What is included for the cost?
6. Are referee fees included?
7. Are jerseys included?
8. Can I get a refund?
9. Why do I need to pay when I register?
10. How many paid individual registrations do you need in order to create a team?
11. What happens if you can not form a team?
12. Can you give me a list of Captains and their contact info for me to contact about joining their team?

1. Where do you play?
2. What day do you play?
3. What time are the games?
4. What is the level of play?
5. I'm 35 years old and haven't played since college. Is this the right league for me?
6. How many teams do you have?
7. How many divisions do you have?
8. Are you affiliated with MASS Soccer?
9. What happens if I get injured during a game?
10. How many women and men must be on the field to field a full side of 11?
11. What happens if my team shows up with nine men and two women?
12. What is the minimum number of players to field a team?
13. How many games are there in the season?
14. How do you handle potential game cancellations due to inclement weather?
15. Do game shirts have to be numbered?
16. Who pays the referee fees in case of a forfeit?

1. Do you have a summer league?
2. Do you have an indoor league?
3. Do you have any tournaments?
4. I want to play in a mens only or a womens only league. Do you know any?

Team Registration Questions Answers:

1. I already have a team in your league. How do I register my team for the next season?
   Go to the current team registration page. Fill out and submit the info.
2. I want to register a new team in your league. How can I do that?
   Go to the new team registration page. Fill out and submit the info. Pay the required, non-refundable deposit.
3. How much does it cost?
   For Spring 2008, the cost is split in the following manner:
   • League fee: $325
   • Player fee: $24/player
   • Referee fee: $33/game (paid to refs at the field)
   • Bond fee: $100 (fully refundable if no fines accrued)
   For a roster of 20 players and eight games, your team would pay $1169 ($325 + $24*20 + $33*8 + $100) for the season. Of that, $905 is paid to GWASA and $284 is paid to the referees ($33 each game).
4. Are referee fees included in the cost?
   No. You pay the referees at the field, in cash, each game.
5. Do you provide team jerseys?
   No. We do not provide team jerseys anymore.
6. What is the bond fee for?
   The bond fee is to cover any possible fines that your team may accrue during the season. These fines are usually for forfeits, as the forfeiting team must pay the whole referee fee. There are also possible fines due to sanctions from red cards and general team behavior.
7. When is our money due?
   There are two payment time frames:
   • Before the first game of the season the following is due:
     • League fee: $325
     • 11 player fees: $264
     • Bond fee: $100
     • Total: $689
   • Before the third game the remaining is due:
     • Any player fees above the 11 already paid for.
8. Is our roster size limited?
   No. Your roster size is unlimited. However, you must pay the player fees for everyone on your roster.
9. When are rosters due?
   You do not have to do the legwork anymore to collect your player's information. All players on your team must register with GWASA on their own. This way we get the info we need and you don't have the headache of collecting it. Players MUST register with us NO later than the Wednesday before the third game. Please send them to the current player registration page. This page will deactivate after this date. So, your players need to register by then.
10. Can I add more players after the rosters freeze?
    Normally, no. However, if a player on your roster gets injured and can NOT play for the rest of the season we will allow you to replace them. We will remove the injured player from your roster and add the new one. A new player registration fee must be paid for the new player.
11. I am a player on a team in your league. How do I register?
    Go to the current player registration page. Fill out the form, click submit and you should be all set.

Individual Registration Questions Answers:

1. Can I register as an individual?
   Yes. GWASA accepts individual registrations. Please go to the individual registration page to submit and pay for your registration. Your registration is NOT valid without payment.
2. How can I get on a team?
   Sign up through our individual registration page and pay the registration fee. If we get enough paid registrations to form a team (see later question), you're on a team. If we do not, we refund your money and add your name to a free agent list. We pass this list out to any Captains in need of players. They will contact you if interested.
3. How do I register as an individual?
   Go to our individual registration page. Fill out the form, submit the info and pay the registration fee. We will contact you soon afterwards and keep you updated on the status of the "Indy Team".
4. How much does it cost?
   Individual registration costs $70.
5. What is included for the cost?
   
   • Eight games
   • Referee fees for the team
   • Game jersey
6. Are referee fees included?
   Yes. Referee fees are included.
7. Are jerseys included?
   Yes. Jerseys are included.
8. Can I get a refund?
   ONLY if we do NOT get enough paid registrations to form a team from individual registrations. We can NOT provide refunds if you suddenly have a change-of-heart.
9. Why do I need to pay when I register?
   This guarantees to us that you are willing and able to make the commitment to play for the season.
10. How many paid individual registrations do you need in order to create a team?
    The following criteria must be met to form a team:
    • 18 paid registrations
    • Of the 18, at least six must be women
    • No more than 12 men, unless one is a goalkeeper, then we will accept 13 men.
11. What happens if you can not form a team?
    We will refund your money and add your name to a free agent list. We distribute this list to Captains who need players. They will contact you if interested.
12. Can you give me a list of Captains and their contact info for me to contact about joining their team?
    No. We do not give out Captain's contatct information.

General League Questions Answers:

1. Where do you play?
   We generally play at three locations:
   • Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester
   • Bell Hill Park in Worcester
   • Progin Park in Lancaster
   Directions to these facilities can be found on our field directions page.
2. What day do you play?
   Our normal game day is Sunday. However, if we have to reschedule games for any reason, you may play the make-up on a different day. We will work with the affected teams to determine a mutually agreeable date if this occurs.
3. What time are the games?
   Games BEGIN anytime between 8am and 6pm.
4. What is the level of play?
   There is a good mix of talent in our divisions. It ranges from beginners all the way up to Division-1 college players. Most fall somewhere in the middle.
5. I'm 35 years old and haven't played since college. Is this the right league for me?
   Yes. As mentioned in the previous question, there is a good range of talent in our divisions and you should be just fine.
6. How many teams do you have?
   We currently have 16 teams. 10 teams in Division 1 and six teams in Division 2.
7. How many divisions do you have?
   Two divisions.
8. Are you affiliated with MASS Soccer?
   Yes. We are affiliated with MASS Soccer. This provides us with affiliation with the USASA and the ability of our teams and players to enter national tournaments and tryout for state-wide select teams.
9. What happens if I get injured during a game?
   Our affiliation provides each registered player with secondary medical insurance. If this happens, email us and we will send you the information.
10. How many women and men must be on the field to field a full side of 11?
    There is a maximum of seven (7) men allowed on the field at any given time. This means that, to field a full side, you must have at least four women on the field. You can play with more than four women on the field, but you can never have more than seven men on the field.
11. What happens if my team shows up with nine men and two women?
    You play with only nine players on the field for the game: Seven men and two women. You will have two substitutes for the men. Under NO circumstances can you play with more than seven men on the field.
12. What is the minimum number of players to field a team?
    You must have seven players minimum in order to play the game. Of these seven, at least ONE must be a WOMAN, otherwise, what's the point of this being a coed league!
13. How many games are there in the season?
    Seven games, plus playoffs/consolations.
14. How do you handle potential game cancellations due to inclement weather?
    We will post game cancellations on the website as soon as possible.
15. Do game shirts have to be numbered?
    Yes. However, the referee may use their discretion in regards to this requirement.
16. Who pays the referee fees in case of a forfeit?
    The forfeiting team is responsible for paying the entire referee fee.

Miscellaneous Questions Answers:

1. Do you have a summer league?
   No. We only play in the Spring/Fall.
2. Do you have an indoor league?
   No. However, if you're interested in playing indoor, checkout Teamworks for a great place to play indoor soccer.
3. Do you have any tournaments?
   Not yet.
4. I want to play in a mens only or a womens only league. Do you know any?
   If you go to MASS Soccer you'll find lots of information on men's and women's leagues in Massachusetts.

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