A good video explanation of the off sides rule.   Recommended for the U12 and U14 players.

http://www.dynamic-thought.com/OffsideClickette.html

Congratulations to the Amesbury Soccer U12 Boys team, "Dragons" coached by Jon Tibbetts, Scott Mirley and Rob Difazio for their 5-2-1 season which qualified them for the ECYSA regional tournament at Pingree.

Congratulations to the Amesbury Soccer U14 Girls team, "Avalanche" coached by Alan Sunnerberg, Margaret McCarthy and Jaylene Buonodono for their 6-2-0 season which qualified them for the ECYSA regional tournament at Pingree.

Congratulations to the Amesbury Soccer U19 Girls team, "Indians" coached by Candance Maclean, William Regan and Sean Stellmach for their 6-0-0 season and the winning of the Division 1 U19 Girls ECYSA regional tournament at Pingree.   Their 3-2 victory over the Ipswich Tigers will move them to the Massachusetts Tournament of Champions.

Congratulations to the Amesbry Soccer U19 Boys team, "Thunder" coached by Dayle Bell, Cary Short and Jay Medvitz for their 5-0-1 season and the winning of the Division 1 U19 Boys ECYSA regional tournament at Pingree.   Their 3-2 victory over the Manchester/Cape Ann United will move them to the Massachusetts Tournament of Champions.

The Amesbury Soccer Association players, coaches and administrators are insured through Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association.  This includes

• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Directors & Officers Insurance
• Excess Soccer Accident Medical Expense Benefits
• Liability Insurance
• Crime Insurance
• Indoor Liability & Excess Insurance

Tournaments and events outside of the Massachusetts are not covered unless you obtained permission prior to the event. Permission can be obtained online at http://www.mayouthsoccer.org/pages/324_permission_to_travel.cfm. More information about traveling to out of state events and non-sanctioned US Youth soccer events can be found at http://www.mayouthsoccer.org/pages/323_soccer_travel.cfm.

Here are a few answers to the most common questions about Summer Soccer. (updated 4/29/09)

Q. Is this a soccer Camp? How is it different?

A. No. This is a recreational program of games and practices that extends throughout the summer. Players will be divided into teams that will practice and compete much like a "lite" version of the travel program, except without the travel. A camp is more focused on more intensive skills development over a shorter period, typically one week. The summer program combines a more relaxed schedule of training with 8 games in friendly competition with other summer league teams. ASA will also be sponsoring a soccer camp in August in conjunction with Challenger Sports, one of the most respected British soccer organizations. Click HERE for more information on the ASA/Challenger Sports British Soccer camp.

Mass Youth Soccer has developed and produced an outstanding video focusing on the issues of sideline behavior of adults, and specifically on how that behavior is affecting the retention of qualified referees. While many have talked about the issue of adult sideline behavior, Mass Youth is the only organization to turn the talk into a valuable tool that teams, towns, clubs and leagues can put into immediate use to help curb unwanted noise along the sidelines.

You can watch the video by clicking on one of these links: