To participate in MSSA-run events and pathways, every player must be registered through a recognised MSSA club. You have two options:

1. Join an existing MSSA-affiliated club, or
2. Start a new club and affiliate it with MSSA.

1. Joining an Existing MSSA Club

If there is already an MSSA-affiliated club at your school, university, or in your area, the simplest option is to join that club.

• Identify an MSSA-affiliated club in your region.
• Contact the club and complete their player registration form.
• The club submits your details to MSSA so that you are recorded as a registered MSSA player.

Being registered through a club gives you access to MSSA championships, leagues, coaching and umpire courses, and eligibility for rankings and national team pathways.

2. Starting a New Club and Affiliating to MSSA

If there is no suitable club to join, you can create a new club and affiliate it directly to MSSA.

1. Form a club: Establish the club as a non-profit structure. Use a written constitution or founding document to define your club’s purpose, office-bearers, and membership.
2. Use the MSSA pro forma constitution (recommended): MSSA provides a Proforma Club Constitution which you can adapt for your club.
3. Apply for affiliation: Complete the official Application for Affiliation form and submit it to MSSA with the required supporting documents such as the Letter of Undertaking for each member of the club committee.
4. Register your players: Once the club is approved as an MSSA member, you can register your players using the Player Registration form or designated registration system.

After approval, your club becomes an official MSSA member and your players may participate in all MSSA-sanctioned events for which they are eligible.

Key MSSA Documents for Clubs and Players

Before affiliating a club or registering players, you should be familiar with the following MSSA documents:

• MSSA Constitution – Core governing document of the federation.
• General Regulations – Operational rules for membership, competitions, and administration.
• Proforma Club Constitution – Template you can use when drafting your club’s constitution.
• Application for Affiliation – Form that new clubs must complete to apply for MSSA membership.
• Player Registration Form – Used to register individual players with MSSA via their club.
• Fee Schedule – Current affiliation and registration fees as approved by MSSA. View

These documents are available from MSSA’s governance repository and official communications. Please refer to the latest published versions for current requirements.

Benefits of Club Affiliation to MSSA

Affiliated clubs and their registered members enjoy access to the official MSSA ecosystem:

• Participation in sanctioned provincial and national championships, leagues, and special events.
• Eligibility for regional, provincial, and national colours, and for selection into national squads and teams.
• Opportunities to apply for funding and support through recognised structures, where applicable.
• Access to coaching, umpire, and safeguarding training programmes offered by MSSA.
• Representation and voting rights in MSSA governance, in line with the Constitution and Regulations.

Ready to Join?

To find an existing MSSA club or to obtain the latest affiliation and registration forms, please contact MSSA using the details on our Contact page, or refer to our governance and downloads section.