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Serving Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina
and some clubs out of northern Georgia, MAFA is a self-governing
and self-determining league, as US Club places the authority
in the hands of the league members to decide at which level
the individual teams and clubs choose to participate. The goal
is to have a unified desire to provide appropriate competition
levels for all members, and for those members to decide at which
level they would like to compete and how frequently they would
like to be involved.
By establishing this league, teams and clubs will
have the ability to contact, arrange and play against other
league members – when they want, where they want
and how they want. There are no travel permission obstacles:
members may cross state lines back and forth, as often as they
please, wherever the competition takes them. This freedom to
seek out quality play in various settings and levels of talent
allows the members to grow and develop as they see proper at
their own pace, within their own timeframe.
The scheduling structure is adaptable and open
for discussion. Whether it is more formal settings desired or
simply more friendlies, it is all about providing what is best
for the members and their teams, as it fits into their schedule.
Oftentimes, members will arrange a larger friendly, perhaps
involving a round-robin event with six or more teams. This way,
a variety of competition is included – competition that
members may not be getting with their other league play - and
costs are minimal and manageable.
There is no league fee, as each team or club
is responsible for the basic costs of referees, field usage
fees and travel costs. Each member must be registered with US
Club Soccer, which will therefore provide all medical and liability
insurance necessary for all league teams, participants and administrators.
Also, in being a US Club member, state, regional and national
competitions are now open to play. Members are also able to
sanction their own tournaments with no extra costs.
In essence, the Mid-Atlantic Futbol Alliance places
the emphasis on its members to create what they see fit, to
provide the appropriate level of play while keeping costs and
administrative issues minimal. Having a national organization
behind the scenes allows the league to refer to a host of contacts
and opportunities, all in the name of doing what is best for
the players of the league teams and clubs. By joining the league,
horizons are expanded, experiences are rewarded and lasting
friendships are created.
Please feel free to contact MAFA
for further information or if we may be of service in any way.
See you on the pitch....
