This Spring has landed the soccer world in an unprecedented situation due to the pandemic. The safety of our players remains our top priority. While every player, coach and club is ready to be back on the fields, the reality is that we must continue to adhere to the guidelines of our local government and health officials. As such, for the time being, there are severe restrictions on how players can come and train at the fields. Due to these limitations, tryouts would not be an effective process to assess players and place them on teams. In collaboration Ambush, AFU, Concorde, Georgia Express, GSA, LSA, NTH, Steamers FC, SSA, TYSA and UFA, have all made the difficult decision to cancel in-person, formal tryouts.  

While tryouts may not be taking place in the traditional manner, teams will still be formed at this time for the 2020-21 Soccer Year.

Whether you are a current SSA player, or a new player looking to join an SSA Academy/Select team for 2020/21, please read the information below regarding the registration process.

Returning SSA Players

1. Login to you Blue Sombrero/Sports Connect account

2. Under 'Participants', click on 'Programs Available'

3. Select '2020/21 SSA Placement Fee'

4. Scroll down and click 'Continue' 

5. Complete all waivers and scroll down to click 'Continue' again.

6. Enter payment details to the pay the $150 registration fee (credited towards the team fees once assigned to a team), clicking 'Continue'

7. Go to the Order Review and Submission Page, click on 'agree terms and conditions' then click 'Submit Order' to complete

8. You will receive a confirmation order number by Email shortly afterwards (please check your junk email folder just in case.

Players New to SSA's Academy/Select Program

If you do not currently have an account in our Blue Sombrero site, please create one using the 'Register' button, adding participant details for your child during the creation process.

To properly register for the 2020-21 year, including 1) registering for tryouts and, 2) securing a spot as a player new to the SSA Academy/Select Program:

1. Log into your (new) Blue Sombrero/Sports Connect Account

2. Under 'Participants', click on 'Programs Available'

3. Select '2020/21 Tryouts (All Competitive Programs)  to start the process of registering your player's details with us if you haven't done so already

4. Select '2020/21 SSA Placement Fee' to secure your player's spot on an SSA for the 2020/21 year

5. Scroll down and click 'Continue' 

6. Complete all waivers and scroll down to click 'Continue' again.

7. Enter payment details to the pay the $150 registration fee (credited towards the team fees once assigned to a team) clicking 'Continue'

8. Go to the Order Review and Submission Page, click on 'agree terms and conditions' then click 'Submit Order' to complete

9. You will receive a confirmation order number by Email shortly afterwards (please check your junk email folder just in case.

Has the Spring season for U9-14 been written off?

No, we are still hopeful to return to the fields sometime in June to resume soccer activities.

Will my player be able to make a higher level team?

Yes, all players will be assessed for placement within their age group for U9-12 when we return to the fields in the summer months. For u13 and up, assessments will be available based on their current coach’s recommendation.

If I register early am I guaranteed a roster spot?

Yes, all returning players will be placed. We cannot guarantee the level they will be placed at but if you register now we will place you on a team for the Fall season.

If I register late will I be penalized?

While there is no penalty, a team may fill up. In addition, it may impact the delivery time of your uniform.

If I am not currently a part of SSA, can I be assessed for a team?

Yes. Please register for tryouts per instructions above.

Once again, thank you for your continued support and patience. This was not an easy decision to make, but the safety of our players will always be our top priority.