The Massachusetts Soccer Conference (
In order to foster team/player development, the conference will implement level rated play. Standings will be maintained solely for the purpose of proper team placements. If teams are found to be misplaced, they may petition or MASC may move teams into sections where they would be better suited. The goal is for all teams in a section to have close to a .500 record.
The season format will be playing a nine game schedule on Sunday afternoons. No conference games will be scheduled Columbus Day Weekend. League play will start on September 8, 2008.
All schedules, field directions, rules, etc. may be found on the MASC web site:
MASC will be responsible for scheduling games, fields and officials.
All MASC teams need to check the MASC web site for the most current information. The web site address is:
All players and coaches must have valid MassYouth pass cards. These must be presented to the referee before each game.
The application deadline for the Fall 2008 season is June 30, 2008.
Applications postmarked after June 30, 2008 shall be late and subject to a $50 late fee. Such applications will be accepted on a space as available basis.
In the event that a specific division has inadequate applicants, MASC will in a timely fashion notify those teams already registered and refund the registration fees.
The application fee is non-refundable. No refunds or credits will be issued for teams withdrawing. Specifically, under no circumstances will a team that has been accepted for play in MASC receive a refund due to accepting an offer to play in another league.
Each club fielding teams playing 11v11 must provide a suitable 11v11 field conforming to FIFA specification for each Sunday of conference play.
Each club fielding teams playing 8v8 must provide a suitable 8v8 field conforming to USSF and AYSO specifications.
These fields must be available from 11:30AM to 6:00PM on each Sunday of Conference play. MASC must be able to freely schedule games on these fields at its discretion.
Due to the timing delays, MASC has defered the "E" License (or NSCAA Advanced Regional) or better until Spring 2009. All coaches are expected to have such licenses or be in the process of obtaining such at this time. The path to "E" involves obtaining the "G" and "F" licenses. There is an extended manditory "practicum" required between the "F" and "E" licenses.
Any teams declared for State Cup must conform to the requirements established for such play and notify
No over age players will be allowed to play on any team.