Select from the following list of Topics for Frequently Asked Questions and their answers:
| Registration | Referees |
| Rules | Fields |
| Bracketing | Miscellaneous |
- What exactly do my registration fees pay for?
- The registration
fees break down into three components;
- Player Fee - the player fee covers the cost of fields, equipment, and referees
- Processing Fee - the processing fee covers the cost of tracking current players and producing rosters and/or player cards and schedules
- Insurance Fee - the insurance fee pays for each player's supplemental accident insurance, which is required of all NWASL players.
- When can I register?
- Registration to the NWASL is open throughout the year. A player can register at any time for the current or upcoming season. For details on the seasons, see the Calendar section.
- Can I join a team after the season has started?
- If we have room on teams you can join late. Once teams are full we can get you registered for the next season. Contact us and we will check with the teams.
- Can I register at the field?
- No. Registrations are not accepted at the fields. Please follow the procedures described in the Registration section.
- Our team doesn't have enough players. Can we still play?
- No, a team has to have 15 players (at least 5 females) by the registration deadline or their team will not be included in the schedule. Once they have their team complete they can join the season, but no guarantees on getting 10 games in if you join late.
- Why isn't the schedule done up for the whole season?
- We make the first few games against random teams. Once we can see which division teams belong in we can organize divisions. These divisions are what we use to organize our playoffs. So we can't make the schedule through the whole season or we wouldn't have mobility.
- What type of league is the NWASL?
- The NWASL is a coed, recreational league. Even though we have brackets for teams, the main objective of the league is to provide a SAFE, SUN, and FAIR environment for recreational adult players.
- Why do goals scored by females count for two points?
- This ruled was established to encourage and reward the inclusion of females actual play. Even though we have many talented female players who are just as good or better than their male counterparts, the great majority of our female population is comprised of recreational players with little or no experience.
- What happens if I get a Yellow card? A Red card?
- A player receiving two cautions (Yellow cards) in one game is sent off from that game. The player must leave the field area before the game continues. If the player does not leave the field area, the referee will terminate the match. A player receiving a send off (Red card) must leave the field of play as noted above. A player receiving three cautions in one season will be automatically suspended from a minimum of one match. Suspended and sent off players will be reviewed by the D&R committee for further sanctions, which include additional game suspensions or termination from the league.
- Can anyone play in the NWASL?
- Yes, provided they are 18 or older and that they have not been suspended or terminated by any other league in the Tucson area. Player's history will be checked with other leagues prior to acceptance.
- What are the qualifications of NWASL referees?
- The NWASL uses USSF- or AYSO-certified referees with the proper experience level.
- If I foul someone by accident, why is it still a foul?
- The Laws of the game do not require intent in order to have a foul. It only requires that the act be done carelessly, recklessly, or with excessive force. In fact, if you intended to foul someone it should be treated as misconduct and you should be issued a caution (yellow card) or send off (red card), depending on the foul.
- What is a fair charge?
- A fair charge is when two opposing players, while playing for the ball, make shoulder-to-shoulder contact in a staccato manner. Using your elbows, hips, rear end, knees, feet, hands, head, chest, back, etc. to make contact with an opponent is illegal.
- What about slide tackles?
- The league does not allow slide tackles for safety reasons. If the referee believes that you have committed a slide tackle you will be called for dangerous play and possibly misconduct as well. Per the league, the referees have been instructed to make the dangerous play call if there is any doubt over the issue.
- What if I don't like the refs call? Can I question the referee's call?
- No. This is called
dissent and is a misconduct. Even comments to your teammates,
that are overheard by the referee, questioning their calls
or commenting about the referees abilities, is dissent and
subject to a caution (yellow card).
If you have issues with a referee, you may complete the Referee Evaluation Form, available in the Forms section. Please try to be constructive and not necessarily focus on one call or incident unless it is very significant. These evaluations will be used to improve the quality of the referees. You may also use them to point out positive experiences with referees.
- Where are the fields used by the NWASL located?
- For maps to all fields used by the NWASL, please see the Fields section.
- Why don't we always have the same field?
- Field availability varies throughout the year, and is controlled by external agents. All possible efforts are made to select fields in the Northwest area but this is not always possible.
- Does the league supply a uniform for each player?
- No, Each player must purchase a jersey though their team representative.
- Can I use a colored tee shirt or an old jersey to play in?
- All players on each team must have the same color and style jersey. Uniforms must have numbers permanently affixed. No duplicate numbers, no taped or written numbers. If you have a jersey that you think complies with these rules it must be approved by a board member before the start of the game.