About JASA

JASA has provided youth soccer for the Jacksonville community since 1975. JASA is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization which is dedicated to providing an enjoyable and rewarding experience to youngsters and their families through the game of soccer.

While our program has produced many collegiate and even some professional players, our primary goal has always been to emphasize individual development and growth through participation in the game of soccer. We strive to do that by offering a quality soccer program for every youth player that focuses on skill development, understanding of the game, teamwork and sportsmanship.

JASA receives no direct public funding, but does have an excellent working relationship with the City of Jacksonville. The main soccer complex (Rotary Soccer Fields at Woodlands Park) where "home" matches are played is an excellent example of cooperation between volunteer, governmental and civic organizations.

JASA operates under a volunteer board of directors. Soccer programs provided by JASA are implemented under this organization's by-laws (see below). All teams formed under JASA's sanction are JASA teams. No teams sanctioned under JASA belong to any individuals or other organization. Teams that do not comply with the organizational by-laws will have their sanction revoked.

SPARK for Ages U5 & U6

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The SPARK (Soccer Principles & Ready Kids) Program was first introduced in the Fall of 1996 with the formation of 16 JASA teams. This program is a subdivision of the overall Recreation Program and is designed to teach players, parents and coaches the game of soccer in an environment of fun, sportsmanship and teamwork. The SPARK Program provides a micro soccer program for U5 (players under five years old) and U6 (players under six years old). Both divisions are coed.

Last Updated (Friday, 23 April 2010 07:03)

RECREATION for Ages U9 thru U18

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Recreational soccer is a fun and participation league designed for learning and enjoyment of playing the game. The majority of players in JASA are in recreational soccer. Team standings are kept and JASA teams play other teams within the Eastern Carolina Soccer Association (ECSA). Players in recreational soccer are guaranteed participation in two quarters or one half of each game if they participate constructively in at least one practice per week unless the coach notifies and gives reasonable justification to the player, his/her parents or guardian, and the opposing coach prior to the game. There are separate boys and girls divisions for players from U9 - U16.

Last Updated (Thursday, 30 April 2009 20:14)

CLASSIC for Ages U11 thru U18

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The NCYSA Classic League, first introduced in the Spring of 1979, is a statewide league under the direction of the Executive Board (EX-BOD) positions of Vice President Men's Classic and Vice President Women's Classic. As such scheduling of Classic Soccer Games is handled by NCYSA. Players wishing to play at the most competitive level possible for extended periods of time (usually 8-10 months) play Classic Soccer. Players belonging to an NCYSA affiliated association may tryout for the team of their choice. That team, which must be affiliated with a local association, then registers with NCYSA.

JASA ByLaws

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JASA By-Laws are available by clicking here.

RECREATION for Ages U7 and U8 (Coed)

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The U7/U8 is a coed program designed to focus on learning the fundamental skills of soccer, while
learning the rules of the game. Focus is not only on individual skills, but also on team and coach
development.

Last Updated (Tuesday, 07 February 2012 13:41)

CHALLENGE for Ages U10 thru U14+

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Challenge is a program designed for those players who desire a more competitive brand of soccer than Recreation, but without the amount of travel that Classic requires. Players must participate in a pre-season try out and be selected for a team. Team standings are kept and JASA teams play other teams within the Eastern Carolina Soccer Association (ECSA) or within a 50 mile radius of the JASA "home field." There are separate boys and girls divisions for players from U10 - U14.

WINTER INDOOR PROGRAM

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Indoor soccer is organized by the Eastern Carolina Soccer Association (ECSA) and is usually scheduled to take place in December and January. Teams play two (2) games (usually Saturdays) for four (4) weeks. A tournament is held at the end of the season.

Eligibility for JASA player's will be any player who participated in the recently concluded Fall season.
Teams and Age Groups:

U9 to U19 both boys and girls leagues for Recreation
U10 to U14 both boys and girls leagues for Challenge
For an age group to form there must be at least four (4) teams from all of ECSA.
If you are a Challenge team and you do not have at least four (4) teams in your specific age group, your team may still play, but will have to age-up a level in the Recreation League.
Classic teams may participate in the Challenge league where age groups are formed or play up an age level if a challenge age group cannot form.
Players who played up an age group in the fall ECSA soccer season may not play down at their regular age bracket.
If you ask more than one Challenge or Classic player to participate on your Recreation team you must play in the Challenge League.
The team size limit for all age groups will be 10 players. Your team may have a maximum of 2 guest players. The games will consist of 6 players a side; five field players and one Keeper

Uniforms will be Red JASA Shirt, Black Shorts, Shin Guards, Red Socks, Indoor Soccer Shoes or Tennis Shoes.
Game sites will be determined at the beginning of each season and depend on availability of local facilities and the number of teams. In the past sites at Swansboro Middle School, New Bridge Middle School and White Oak High School have been used.

Last Updated (Friday, 08 May 2009 11:20)

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