When was ASA formed?
ASA was organized on November 24, 1976 and has been recognized as an exempt organization under section 501(c) (3) of the internal revenue code since March of 1982. The Allen Sports Association is a volunteer-based non-profit youth sport organization that was founded in 1976 by a group of concerned Allen citizens. 

Who owns ASA?
ASA is an independent, non-profit organization with the sole purpose to provide quality sports and recreation for the children who reside in the cities of Allen, Lucas and Fairview.  

How big is ASA?

ASA currently offers ten sports programs, has approximately 18,000 registrants and 4,000 volunteers annually.

Who runs ASA?
The Allen Sports Association is made up of an Executive Board that handles the business of the association and the Sport Boards that handle the sports of the Association.  Both volunteer association Boards are supported by the Executive Director and paid staff. There are four committees of the association whose purpose is to assist the Executive Director in carrying out various activities of ASA.  Those committees are the Finance Committee, Ethics Committee, Sponsorship Committee and Competition Committee. 

What is ASA’s Mission and Vision?

To provide the leadership, structure and sports programs to prepare kids for life. ASA believes in providing year-round programs for supervised recreational sports and to promote the highest ideals of fellowship and sportsmanship with the specific purpose of making the community a better place to live. Click HERE to view our Core Values.  

What is the relationship between ASA and the City of Allen, Allen ISD and Lovejoy ISD?
ASA does not own any facilities. ASA partners with the City of Allen, Allen ISD and Lovejoy ISD for practice and game facilities.

How are registration fees set at ASA?

Each sport sets registration fees such that the sport achieves “break-even” at year end based upon historical financial costs as adjusted for financial cost estimates.  Primary financial costs include, but are not limited to, field/court rental, officiating, sport organization fees, awards/trophies, credit card fees, insurance, registration expenses and administrative costs. Sponsorships and rebates help offset administrative cost. 

*A 3% credit card processing fee is added to each registration at checkout

Who plays at ASA?
ASA primarily consists of players from Allen, Lucas and Fairview. However ASA welcomes players from any city and does not have non-resident restrictions or fees. As a youth sports organization, ASA does not offer adult sports.

Does ASA provide financial assistance to players?
ASA provides Financial Aid to families in Allen, Lucas and Fairview who qualify based on income and family size. Click HERE to visit our Financial Aid page for requirements and an application. Alternate registration assistance for athletes living outside of our boundaries is available via the https://everykidsports.org/ website.

Who determines the rules for ASA sports?
Rules are set by the volunteer sport boards and their governing organization (if any) and approved by the ASA Competition Committee. Click HERE to visit our Rules page for specific details regarding rules for each sport.  

Does ASA pay their coaches?
For the most part, ASA commissioners, league directors and coaches are volunteers.   

ASA Officials - How to become an ASA Official
ASA partners with contracted vendors to provide officials for our sports. Click HERE to visit our Officiating page for information on how to become an official for our sports. 

Communication

• The front desk - (972) 727-9565 - can answer most inquiries or direct you to the appropriate individual.
• If you have a request or concern regarding scheduling, equipment, rules, conflicts or any sport specific information you can contact the League Director. All League Directors can be reached by email and you can find their contact information at the bottom of each sports page on our website.
• ASA has Sports Specialists who coordinate various tasks with the League Directors and Commissioners throughout each season. Sports Specialist can also be reached by email.

Shawn Lung : Soccer, Lacrosse, Inline Hockey

Rachel Cass : Basketball and Volleyball 

Christen Downey : Baseball and Softball

Angela Martinez : Football, Cheerleading and Track

 

How does ASA communicate with players, parents and coaches?
ASA coaches, League Directors & Commissioners will communicate via email. If you un-subscribe from any ASA emails it will remove you from all further communication from ASA. ASA will communicate upcoming events and registrations on our social media platforms; Facebook and Instagram. Like our pages to receive updates and reminders!  

How does ASA communicate weather-related cancelations?
Field conditions for all outdoor grass fields are determined by the City of Allen Parks and Recreation Dept. The City of Allen determines field status and updates the RainOut hotline by 3:00 pm Monday through Friday and by 7 am Saturdays. Click HERE to view field status via the RainOut Line. Because weather conditions vary by location, ASA will rely on officials during games and coaches during practices to use their best judgment with regard to safety and weather-related cancelations.

How can I become an ASA coach?
The core of ASA is our volunteer coaches. You will experience the joy of seeing players learn and develop self-confidence, learn teamwork, participate in games and thoroughly enjoy playing youth sports. As a volunteer coach with ASA you can help further the Mission of ASA to be the place Where Kids Come to Play! All coaches should read and know our Vision & Mission Statement, as well as our Core Values and Behaviors. In addition, coaches must read and adhere to the ASA Uniform Code of Conduct. Please click HERE  to visit the Coach Information page for detailed instruction and requirements for registering to coach with ASA.

How can I become a Sport Board Member?

The Sport Boards are made up of volunteers. ASA’s board members consist of Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches and Parents. ASA is always looking for more volunteers to help out. Volunteer Board Members participate in monthly board meetings, communicate often through email and take part in occasional topic specific meetings, all with the intent of continuing to grow and improve the program. If you are interested in finding out more about the Volunteer Board or feel that you can help make a difference in the program, please don't hesitate to reach out to one of the existing Sport Board members to discuss further. 

What happens after I register for a sport?

• Registration has 4 distinct steps:  registration, team formation, scheduling, and season play.  
• After registering for a team, there will be a wait period before receiving correspondence from ASA.  During this time, the Sports Specialists and League Directors have set into motion the steps necessary to form teams, assign divisions and, ultimately, the rosters/teams for the season.  
• Upon completion of the team assignment phase, you will be notified by a coach with information regarding the upcoming playing season. This is usually around 2 weeks before the upcoming season after the coaches meeting.
• All sports pages will have an “Important Dates” link to reference specific dates of the season.

 

How are DRAFT teams formed and how are draft players placed?

Team formation and player placement can vary between each sport. Please refer to the specific sports page for more information.  

When can I expect to see my game schedules?

• ASA Game Schedules are generally released at least one week before the season begins. Although this is not always optimal, it is a direct result of the preparation that is required before the season begins.
• Play-Off/Tournament Schedules will be released once the regular season ends. Weather cancelations may have an effect on when schedules are released.
• All game schedules will be posted on our website click HERE to view our schedules page.

What times are ASA games played?

Please visit sport specific page for game information.

How are ASA practices scheduled?

Coaches are responsible for setting practice reservations. Depending on the sport there are different protocols and systems to reserving practice times and/or facilities. Visit the sport specific page and refer to the “Links” for practice schedules and reservations. 

What is ASA's refund policy?

• Full refund: Issued any time prior to the end of regular registration.
• Partial Refund: Once regular registration closes all refunds will be minus a $35 administrative fee.
• No Refund: There will be no refunds once games begin or due to game cancelations, regardless of reason. For insurance purposes, if a player was injured practicing or playing the sport they are registered for we will NOT issue a refund, regardless of the time of season the injury occurs.
• Credit card processing fees are not refunded at any time. 
• Click HERE to be directed to our Refund Request Form

ASA Equal Play Time Opportunity

Per the ASA By-Laws, each sport will provide at least one recreational league with a requirement that each player shall play a minimum of one-half (1/2) of each game. Exception will be made for injury or ejection. A player may be disciplined by a reduction of playing provided the coach notifies the parent of the player and the appropriate league officials via writing prior to the game. Sports programs may also provide a competitive league that has less rigid playing time requirements, but only if a recreational league is available that has at least 50% of all participants in that sport.

What is ASA’s Uniform Policy?

For the most part, uniforms are not included in our registration fee and will be an additional cost. Price will vary depending on the sport. Please refer to the “Uniforms & Equipment” tab under the “Links” on the specific sports page for more details. Coaches are responsible for informing parents where to purchase team uniforms.

Coach and player uniforms and team fan/spirit wear cannot display advertisements of alcohol, tobacco and or/illegal drugs or any other inappropriate language, photos, etc. 

What if my child gets injured during practice or a game?

Most sports registration fees include supplemental insurance for players, coaches and volunteers. If your child gets injured, please contact the ASA office for instructions on how to submit a claim.