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The SASL is looking for more new teams to add to the SASL Masters League, Connecticut's
premier Over-40 league.
The age limit for the SASL Masters League is 40 years or older for outfield players, but goalkeepers may be 35
years or older.
New teams should consider applying for 2009 season. Applications should be sent to the League Secretary by no later
than January 15, 2009. Applications
forms may be found here.
The SASL Masters League has evolved into an Over-40 league for players and teams who enjoy competitive
soccer. Scores and standings (league tables) will be recorded and maintained. You will be able to find them here
at any time at saslsoccer.com!
The Shoreline Adult Soccer League is Connecticut's premier Over-30 league in the number of teams, divisions, quality
of players and quality of teams. It currently contains many Over-30, Over-40 and even Over-50 and Over-60 players
who thrive
on competitive soccer and it is for their accommodation that the SASL Masters League has been created
(since 1998) for when they decide it is time to transition to an organised Over-40 soccer league.
The SASL Masters League will continue to expand at a tremendous rate as these older SASL players begin to filter
through in the next few years. Players can only fight nature for so long as they lose a few steps of speed here
or there, the weight is harder to get off as the years roll by, the number of injuries increase -- and take longer
to heal -- and the body can no longer do what the mind wants! But, the skills are still there -- and so is that competitive
streak in most of us. It is inevitable, then, that as it
gets tougher and tougher to compete with "young" Over-30 players that a player in his 40s will want to
spend less time on his Over-30 team's bench and keep playing and spending more time on the football pitch competing
with fellow players in his own age group.
Currently the SASL Masters League is a First Division and a Second Division. In the future as more teams are added
there will
be a Third Division added, at least. The longer you wait, the lower down the league you will have to start from.
Teams are acceptable from anywhere. The SASL Over-30 League is currently spread all over Connecticut.
So, then, what is more fun? Riding the bench on your Over-30 team or playing more often? Playing what amounts to friendlies every week, or watching your progress
and measuring your team against others with scores and standings?
Get organised now, we need new Over-40 teams to grow the SASL Masters League. Come and join the next revolution
in Connecticut soccer history.
Cheers,
- Garry Archer (SASL Executive Board)
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