AMATEUR MASTERS SOCCER LEAGUE
 Welcome to the website of the Mercer County Amateur Masters Soccer League. We are an adult soccer league that plays competitive, outdoor, recreational soccer in Mercer County, New Jersey.
We have an over-30 men's division that plays Sunday mornings, and over-40 men's division that plays weeknights from September through November and April through May. Format is 11v11 for two 40 minutes halves on full size soccer fields with professional referees.
Although we draw players mostly from Mercer County, we welcome all players and teams willing to make the weekly trek. We are looking to expand our league with additional teams, and perhaps start a women's division too.
PRE SEASON WARM-UP AND RECRUITING
We will have several pre-season warm-ups and try-outs. We STRONGLY encourage players who are not currently on a team to come out and play. Captains of the various teams will be there and will be looking to fill out their roster at that time. Captains are encouraged to have some of their current players come out and play too.
IMPORTANT TO BRING WITH YOU
1. white and dark shirt
2. player registration form
3. shin guards
DATE: August 17, 2008
TIME: 10:00am to Noon (please arrive early)
LOCATION: Two fields by the Stonybrook Elementary School in Hopewell
DIRECTIONS
DATE: August 26, 2008
TIME: 7:30pm to 10:00pm (please arrive early)
LOCATION: Zimmer Field in Lawrence Township off Eggerts Crossing Road
DIRECTIONS
There will be a mix of over-30 and over-40 players at both events. The primary purpose of these events is to recruit new players, but it is also a chance for current players to shake off the rust.
OVER-40 /
FALL 2008 OUTDOOR SOCCER SEASON - THURSDAY nights
This Fall we are continuing the Mens Over-40 Division - which will play on Thursday evenings at 7:00pm and 8:30pm September 4 though November 13th on lighted fields in Mercer County. We currently have 7 teams scheduled. For more information contact us at info@mercermensoccer.net.
REGISTRATION
All players MUST fill out and SIGN a player application form that includes a Hold Harmless agreement before they can play. Forms will be available on the field Thursday nights. If you don't have a team, contact Kirk LeCompte.
FEE
The Fall Season is a per team fee of $1000. Players must coordinate payment with their team captain. Team captains must coordinate with Kirk LeCompte at info@mercermensoccer.net. The fee covers a planned season of 10 games.
JERSEYS
At this time, teams are responsible for their own jerseys. If you don't have a jersey, please wear a color that closely matches your team's selected color: Plainsboro (White/Red), Hopewell (Blue), Cranbury (Red), Mercer (Green), Lawrence (White).
SCHEDULE
Games are 11 v 11 and are held THURSDAY NIGHTS at 7pm or 8:30pm. Field location will be Fields #1 and #2 in Mercer County Park. Exact schedule will be posted in late August 2008.
RULES & REGS
Rules are posted online. We play FIFA rules with only minor modifications. Players must turn 40 by December 31st of current year, with an exception for goalkeepers who must be at least 30. Requests for any other exceptions must be made to the league at info@mercermensoccer.net. There are unlimited substitutions at any stoppage recognized by referee. Yellow cards require a 10-minute cool off, but players may be substituted. Slide tackling is not allowed in over-40 division.
OVER-30 / FALL 2008 OUTDOOR SOCCER SEASON - Sunday mornings
 This Fall we will be playing in Mercer County Park. Game times are 9am and 10:30am. Rained out games will be re-scheduled if possible.
 We are currently accepting new teams and players. Registered teams include Amici Milano (red), Princeton United FC (blue), FC Premier (gray), Triumph Brewers (yellow), WWPSA Wasps (green), WWPSA Cosmos (white), Hamilton Heat (orange), and FC Nini (white).
Returning players should register with their team managers now. New players (or former players) who need to be assigned to a team should contact Kirk LeCompte at 609.620.0127 or info@mercermensoccer.net.
Click here for Applications and Hold Harmless Agreements, which are required for every player, whether returning or new.
 The Rules for 2008 Season have changed a little. Please read them in their entirety.
League costs are split by teams as a whole. Jerseys are not purchased by the League, but by each team separately. Fall fees are $1000 per team. A $200 deposit is required by August 15, the remainder by September 14. Team fees include official fees, field rentals, insurance, and other administrative expenses. If expenses exceed expectations, teams will be responsible for splitting the extra costs later in the season.
END OF 2008 FALL/SPRING OUTDOOR SEASON
Congrats to Premier FC who bested defending champions Amici Milano to win the Over-30 Spring Tournament. Premier also won the regular season without losing a single match in 14 outings!
Congrats to Hopewell who bested Cranbury in the finals of the Over-40 Spring Tournament and to Cranbury for going undefeated in the Spring Season.
 The Board has decided to continue having 2 officials on the field for both divisions. The increased cost has been worth the better coverage for offsides infractions and fouls.
The incumbent officers were re-elected with Kirk LeCompte serving as Board President, Ben Letson as Treasurer, and Michael Donnelly as Secretary. Mark Cannulli and Chris Sullivan were named co-chairs of the Recruiting Committee and plan to organize an August recruiting session for potential new players in both divisions.
We owe a great deal of thanks to the many volunteers who keep this league going - especially the Board and the Captains. Their tireless, unpaid, often unseen efforts are equal to the their outstanding play on the field. Thanks!
SUMMER SOCCER
Although our league does not currently plan to have a summer session in 2008, other summer leagues are organizing. Check out....
INDOOR SOCCER WINTER/SPRING
We recommend the indoor league at BobSmithSoccer.com at the Robbinsville Fieldhouse. More indoor info.
WOMENS SOCCER
Although our men's divisions do allow women, we currently only have 1 on the roster in the over-30 division, and none in the over-40 division. We are interested in expanding our league to include a women's division. For now, we recommend the following:
WANT TO HELP SHAPE THE LEAGUE?
Now is the time to make yourself known if you want to be a player in shaping how the league runs. Contact Kirk LeCompte at info@mercermensoccer.net or call 609.620.0127 to get involved in the planning.
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