About Us
The Bay Area Soccer Association, established in 1995, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization operating in Bay County, Michigan. Run entirely by volunteers, BASA provides soccer training and programs for over 1,000 youth players aged 4 to 19.
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OUR MISSION
Growing our community through a love of soccer.
OUR PURPOSE
To have fun and build friendships while developing great soccer players on and off the field.
OUR VALUES
PRIDE
Through our positive actions and words, we honor the game and its officials, as well as our club, coaches, teammates, opponents and supporters.
INTEGRITY
Honestly and respectfully, we are consistent and act in ways that honor ourselves and others. We follow rules without exception and set goals for continuous improvement.
SPORTSMANSHIP
We play the game with passion and fairness. We win, lose or draw with dignity and respect...always.
TEAMWORK
We believe the logo on the front of the jersey means as much as the number on the back. We work together to foster an environment where children of all abilities and backgrounds have an opportunity to play and compete. We support each other on and off the field.
FUN
We never forget our golden rule: soccer is meant to be fun. While we strive to make education and development pillars of our programs, we don't lose sight of why most kids play the game - for fun.
BASA REC PROGRAM
Bay Area Soccer Association offers two seasons of recreational soccer annually for players aged 4 to 15. The Fall Season runs from mid-September to the end of October, while the Spring Season spans from late April to early June, culminating in our Annual BASA Spring Recreational Tournament. For more details about the program, click the link below.
BASA TRAVEL PROGRAM
Bay Area Soccer Association offers year-round travel soccer teams coached by licensed professionals for players aged U9 to U19. Teams U12 and under typically compete in the Mid-Michigan Youth Soccer League (MMYSL), while U13 and older teams participate in the Michigan State Premier Soccer League (MSPSL). Our teams play in several tournaments annually and continue training during the winter. For more information about the Travel Program, click the link below.
BASA Summer Camps
BASA offers exciting summer programming for our athletes. Click the links below to explore our summer camp opportunities and learn more.
BASA Tournaments
BASA hosts three tournaments throughout the year. Click the links below to learn more about each event.
BASA COMPLEX INFORMATION
Mailing Address
Bay Area Soccer Association
P.O. Box 1397
Bay City, MI 48706-0397
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
Bay Area Soccer Association
4189 Monitor Road
Bay City, MI 48706