2011-2012 Team Manual by Cal North Soccer

California Youth Soccer Association,Inc.

1040 Serpentine Lane, Suite 201 Pleasanton, CA 94566 Phone: 925.426.5437 Fax: 925.426.9473 www.cysanorth.org

THE GOVERNING BODY FOR YOUTH SOCCER FOR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA Member of the United States Youth Soccer Association and United States Soccer Federation

July 2011

Greetings players, parents and fellow members of the California Youth Soccer Association. The 2011/2012 youth soccer season has arrived. We are continuing our commitment to work together with you in the development and promotion of soccer for all youth in “Northern California”. As always, “Kids First” remains our common goal with a commitment to provide the most safe and positive environment possible for our “Kids”.

The CYSA Team Manual is a useful resource about CYSA, its programs, its operations, and the valuable people available to provide service for our membership. The Team Manual in conjunction with the CYSA web site (www.cysanorth.org) contains a wealth of information, including our Constitution and Bylaws, a summary of our insurance coverage, rules of competition, coaching information, and advice for participation in youth soccer programs. Its contact directory tells you who to contact for information and how to contact them at the state and district levels.

The evolution of youth soccer in Northern California is a progressive process and this manual is designed to provide an update to our membership of the continuation of many of our successful existing programs and also an introduction to some of our new exciting advances in youth soccer. CYSA offers a diverse range of programs and opportunities available to the various levels of play (recreational through competitive). We provide state-wide competition for all players through the CYSA Foundersʼ Cup, CYSA Association Cup, CYSA Presidents Cup and CYSA State Cup. We offer the Olympic Development Program (ODP) for the most talented of players and we offer TOPSoccer for those special young athletes with special needs. Our state-wide playing league, the CYSA Cal Soccer League (CCSL), is designed to provide the opportunity for our more competitive players and teams to further their development against higher levels of competition. CYSA is excited to be hosting the 2012 US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup this July 11-15 in Sacramento. This national event is sure to bring an exciteing brand of soccer to our association. Additional advances in our services are outlined in this Team Manual and on our website. These include further expansion of our electronic registration system, increased emphasis on coach development at both the recreational and competitive levels and continued improvement in our risk management programs. As always, our highly trained staff at the CYSA office is available to assist your with your needs and answer any questions that you may have. CYSA is extremely grateful to the thousands of volunteers who serve as the backbone of our association. As parents and community members, we are thankful to all of the volunteers for the time, talents, and resources they donate to serve the interests of the “Kids”. In addition, we greatly appreciate the expertise and contributions of our paid professionals to the development of soccer in “Northern California”. The commitment of the CYSA Board of Directors to youth soccer remains unequalled in Northern California and the United States. As the largest state youth soccer association in the nation, we recognize our responsibility to our membership and we will continue to provide appropriate programs to support both the development and play of our players.

Pete Zopfi Chairman California Youth Soccer Association

Section 1: INFORMATION

Table of Contents

Section 1

Information

Section 2

Constitution & Bylaws, General Procedures, Specific Rules and PIMs

Section 3

Risk Management Program

Section 4

Coaching

Section 5

Cup Competition

The World of CYSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Promoting the Health and Well-Being of Players; Coaches as Role Models . . . 10 CYSA State Contact Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 CYSA Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 CYSA Hall of Fame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 CYSA Insurance Coverage Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Constitution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Bylaws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 General Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Specific Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Policy Interpretation Memoranda (PIMs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Risk Management Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Field Safety Inspection Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 “Two Track” Coach Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 The Foundations Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 The Competetive Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Directives, Rules & Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 CYSA Association Cup Directives, Rules & Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 CYSA Presidents Cup Directives, Rules & Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 CYSA State Cup Directives, Rules & Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Fields of Play

U-6 and U-8 Fields of Play Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 U-9 - U-11 Fields of Play Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Tournaments and Forms

CYSA Electronic Cup Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136 CYSA Team Tournament Application & Team Travel Procedures . . . . . . . . 137 CYSA Hall of Fame Nomination Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 CYSA Case Report Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Section 1: INFORMATION

Table of Contents

Section 1

Information

Section 2

Constitution & Bylaws, General Procedures, Specific Rules and PIMs

Section 3

Risk Management Program

Section 4

Coaching

Section 5

Cup Competition

Fields of Play

U-6 and U-8 Fields of Play Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 U-9 - U-11 Fields of Play Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Tournaments and Forms

Information

The World of CYSA

The California Youth Soccer Association, Incorporated (CYSA) is affiliated with US Youth Soccer, the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) and the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA).

CYSA is a non-profit corporation supported through player registration fees, league fees, sponsorships and donations. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for youth players of all levels of skill to participate in soccer programs.

MISSION STATEMENT

“The mission of the California Youth Soccer Association is to serve all children and our communities by providing opportunities that allow each child to grow, learn, mature and succeed by becoming productive adult members of society through the development, promotion, and offering, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin and/or ability, comprehensive community based leagues that offer a complete range of youth soccer opportunities for all children of all ages and abilities.” This Team Manual is designed to assist CYSA members by familiarizing them with CYSA and the various programs it offers.

COACHING PROGRAM

“TWO TRACK” COACH EDUCATION

CYSA now offers a “Two Track” system of Coach Education. Coaches may attend the courses which they feel best suit their own level of experience and the teams they intend to coach.

The Foundations Track best suits coaches who have not yet had any formal training in the game or who may be in their early years of coaching. The Competitive Track is recommended for coaches who seek to obtain a national license or who intend to coach at the highest levels.

The courses are open to all coaches of teams in CYSA member leagues. Coaches can take courses in either or both tracks. Some courses have eligibility requirements, but there are no waiting periods between courses. A coach may advance as rapidly as that coach feels the material has been mastered. THE FOUNDATIONS TRACK

The Foundations Track provides instruction in the traditional CYSA “F” and “E” courses.

Course “modules” for the essential physical skills of the game, or the “technical” courses, have been added to this Track. Instruction continues to the initial tactical courses for attacking, defending, and team coordination. THE COMPETITIVE TRACK

The Competitive Track provides instruction following the 2011 United States Soccer Federation curriculum, which was introduced this year by the Federation for use by member state organizations such as CYSA.

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Information The Competitive Track follows the USSF “E” course materials and the USSF “D” course materials, necessary to obtain a National D license. Because the “D” course is graded, coaches must take the CYSA “E/D” course prior to taking the “D” course, to improve their preparation for the D license course to ensure their success.

REFEREE PROGRAM

The Referee Program offers instruction for entry-level referees as well as training, mentoring and evaluation for advancement. Referees register directly with USSF and are assigned as independent contractors to league, tournament, cup and other matches by the affiliated league, the CYSA District or by the State Association for all CYSA sanctioned competitions and/or events. Registration is on an annual basis. Regular meetings take place at the local level and communication from all levels is distributed and published to ensure that referees are kept abreast of changes in the Laws of the Game and their interpretations. Continuing education programs are available for all referees. Contact your League or District Referee Administrator for further information and course dates.

RECREATION PROGRAM

CYSAʼs Recreation Committee focuses on the needs of the recreational players and their coaches. One of the committeeʼs main goals is to have every beginning coach attend and attain the pre-F certificate.

Soccer Start program designed to introduce soccer to children living in economically disadvantaged areas, such as rural and inner city communities. Contact your District Recreation Coordinator for assistance or further information.

TOPSOCCER PROGRAM

CYSA is also active in the TOPSoccer program, a community-based training and team placement program for young athletes with special needs. These needs are because of a physical or mental disability that might discourage or preclude the child from participating in a sports program. Contact your District TOPSoccer Coordinator for assistance or further information. On April 13th – 15th, 2012, Region IV will be holding its annual TOPSoccer Symposium at Walnut Creek Marriott, CA. This is where all 14 Region IV soccer states will gather in a workshop forum to discuss the TOPSoccer program regionally.

Why TOPSoccer? TOPSoccer furthers US Youth Soccerʼs mission of fostering the physical, mental and emotional growth and development of Americaʼs youth through the sport of soccer at all levels. In short, TOPSoccer takes kids from the sidelines to participating in the game. Just talk with the parents or participants of TOPSoccer and youʼll understand why TOPSoccer? What are the benefits of TOPSoccer for my child? •

Your child will develop a sense of belonging to a community.

•

Improved self-esteem, fitness and social skills.

•

Learn the value of being part of a team.

What is the role of the TOPSoccer parent? As a TOPSoccer parent you need to: •

Provide transportation to and from all practices and games, ensuring that the player is prompt.

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Lend support in a positive manner.

• •

Attend all practices and games.

Provide any pertinent information about your child to the coaches and administrators.

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The World of CYSA

MISSION STATEMENT

COACHING PROGRAM

“TWO TRACK” COACH EDUCATION

CYSA now offers a “Two Track” system of Coach Education. Coaches may attend the courses which they feel best suit their own level of experience and the teams they intend to coach.

The Foundations Track provides instruction in the traditional CYSA “F” and “E” courses.

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REFEREE PROGRAM

RECREATION PROGRAM

TOPSOCCER PROGRAM

Your child will develop a sense of belonging to a community.

•

Improved self-esteem, fitness and social skills.

•

Learn the value of being part of a team.

What is the role of the TOPSoccer parent? As a TOPSoccer parent you need to: •

Provide transportation to and from all practices and games, ensuring that the player is prompt.

•

Lend support in a positive manner.

• •

Attend all practices and games.

Provide any pertinent information about your child to the coaches and administrators.

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What should families expect from the program? •

A fun and meaningful experience for you and your family.

•

Safe and healthy environment.

• •

Games and activities adapted to ensure your childʼs participation. Parents will have the opportunity to network with other families for support and information-sharing.

The History of TOPSoccer US Youth Soccer, the nationʼs largest youth sports organization, started TOPSoccer in 1991 to provide young players with disabilities an environment filled with meaningful learning, developmental and physical participation opportunities through the game of soccer. The volunteer TOPSoccer Committee, representing the 55 State Soccer Associations across the country, works to help players develop, compete, and achieve success according to their individual abilities. Through the efforts of people like you, a whole new world awaits these children. Reach out to bring them into our soccer family. There are thousands of young players with disabilities throughout the country who are looking to be part of the worldʼs greatest game.

CYSA SANCTIONED TOURNAMENTS

Every CYSA affiliated league is entitled to apply to host a CYSA sanctioned tournament. The leagueʼs District Tournament Coordinator can provide information on how to apply to host. Tournament invitations, applications and the proper procedure for applying to a CYSA tournament may be obtained from your District Tournament Coordinator.

CYSA CUP COMPETITIONS

CYSA Foundersʼ Cup The CYSA Foundersʼ Cup program is exclusively for our recreational level teams. The CYSA Foundersʼ Cup is an open competition for any CYSA Division 4 team in the U-10, U-12, U-14, U-16 and U-19 age groups. It begins with a weekend of preliminary rounds, from which winning teams advance to the single elimination rounds. Cup play culminates with the annual CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Championships extravaganza where the state champions are crowned with awards presented to teams and players alike. The CYSA Foundersʼ Cup takes place in late fall for the U-10 through U-14 teams and in late winter for the U-16 and U-19 teams. Teams are encouraged to apply for CYSA Foundersʼ Cup online. Visit the Foundersʼ Cup page on the CYSA website at for details.

CYSA Association Cup Geared toward Division 3 level teams, the CYSA Association Cup is an open competition for any CYSA Division 3 or 4 team in the U-9, U-10, U-11, U-12, U-13, U-14, U-16 and U-19 age groups. It begins with a weekend of preliminary rounds, and during the course of several subsequent weekends of single elimination rounds, it culminates with the annual CYSA Association Cup Championships where the state champions are crowned, team recognitions and individual awards are presented. The CYSA Association Cup takes place in early winter for the U-9 through U-14 teams and in early spring for the U-16 and U-19 teams. Teams are encouraged to apply for CYSA Association Cup online. Visit the Association Cup page on the CYSA website at for details.

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CYSA Presidents Cup CYSA Presidents Cup offers competition in the U-9 through U-17 age groups and is the state-level qualifier for the US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup series. Modeled after the State Cup and US Youth Soccer National Championship Series, Presidents Cup is a new and exciting level of competition being offered to ensure competitive events for all levels of play. It is THE premier-level state championship event for our U-9 through U-11 teams. CYSA Presidents Cup will accept applications from all levels of CYSA teams, but was created primarily to serve all Division 1 and the strongest Division 3 teams in the U-9 through U-11 age groups and for the second tier Division 1 teams and the high-level Division 3 teams in the U12 through U17 age groups. CYSA Presidents Cup provides teams with an opportunity to advance to regional play at a level that may be better suited to their team than the State Cup and National Championship Series competition. The U13 through U17 age groups champions have the opportunity to advance to Regional Presidents Cup Competition where they will compete against champions from the teams from the 14 State Associations in US Youth Soccer Region IV. Winners of that competition in the U14 through U17 teams move on to National Presidents Cup. Teams are encouraged to apply for CYSA Presidents Cup online. Presidents Cup takes place in the winter for the U9 through U13 teams and in spring for the U14 through U17 teams. It is played over the course of several weekends with preliminary round competition on the first weekend and teams either advancing to the next round of play or being eliminated based on their results. The competition culminates with the state championships extravaganza that includes team recognitions and player awards. Visit the Presidents Cup page on the CYSA website at for details. CYSA State Cup CYSA State Cup is an open competition for any U12 through U19 CYSA Division 1, 3 or 4 team although primarily Division 1 teams participate. It is the state-level qualifier for the US Youth Soccer National Championship series and the champions will go on to represent CYSA in the US Youth Soccer Region IV Championships against the teams from the 14 western region State Associations that are deemed “the best in the west.” Winners of U-14 through U-19 Regional Championships advance to the US Youth Soccer National Championships, which is widely considered to be the nationʼs premier youth soccer event. CYSA State Cup begins with a weekend of preliminary rounds and during the course of several more weekends of single elimination rounds culminates with the annual State Cup Championships where the state champions are crowned. CYSA State Cup takes place in mid-winter for the U-12 and U-13 teams and in spring for the U-14 through U-19 age groups. Teams are encouraged to apply for CYSA State Cup online. Visit the State Cup page on the CYSA website at for details.

OLYMPIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

The Primary objective of the State Olympic Development Program (ODP) is to identify, evaluate and promote highly talented youth soccer players. As part of the National effort, the CYSA ODP is dedicated to finding the highest level youth soccer players in northern California. The Olympic Development Program is a National process for identifying the best youth soccer players. The process promotes players to the U.S. National teams, which represent the United States in International competition, such as the World Cup, the Olympics and Youth World Cup events.

CYSA - CAL SOCCER LEAGUE

The CYSA - Cal Soccer League (CCSL) is open to all Division 1 and Division 3 soccer teams aged U9 – U19 offering a fall, spring and winter league option to accommodate the changing needs of the Northern California soccer community. The CCSL is the only league that offers teams the flexibility to play in a state wide top level premier division, a regional or local level division. Winners and finalists of the U14, U15, U16, and U17 year old boys and girls CCSL State Premier Division will earn the right to represent CYSA North in the Annual California Premier League State Championships against the Cal South/CCSL Premier League Champions and Finalists. For more in depth information regarding CYSA Cal Soccer League, visit the CYSA - Cal Soccer League page on the CYSA website www.cysanorth.org or go to www.calsoccerleague.org. 2011/2012 California Youth Soccer Association Team Manual

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What should families expect from the program? •

A fun and meaningful experience for you and your family.

•

Safe and healthy environment.

• •

Games and activities adapted to ensure your childʼs participation. Parents will have the opportunity to network with other families for support and information-sharing.

CYSA SANCTIONED TOURNAMENTS

CYSA CUP COMPETITIONS

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OLYMPIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

CYSA - CAL SOCCER LEAGUE

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YOUTH PLAYERS PARTICIPATING IN ADULT (SENIOR) SOCCER PROGRAMS

CYSA players may be approved to play an unlimited number of games on a senior (adult amateur) team and retain their CYSA eligibility if they file a CYSA Youth to Provisional Senior Player Request form with CYSA before they register on a senior team. Everyone should be aware that a player who does not submit a Youth to Provisional Senior Player Request form before registering with a senior team will be ineligible for further youth play. Any games involving CYSA players participating with adult (senior) players may require the approval of the CYSA Board of Directors. Contact your District Commissioner for assistance.

PROTEST AND APPEALS

Each registered team and/or member has the right to protest and appeal. League Officials, District Commissioners, and the CYSA Board of Directors will assist in administering protests and appeals. (See CYSA Constitution, Bylaws, General Procedures & Specific Rules)

INSURANCE

If a player is injured, detach and fill out the CYSA Case Report (see “Forms” section); then fold, affix postage and mail. CYSAʼs insurance is payable in excess of all other valid and collectible group insurance. There is a $250.00 deductible per claim regardless of other insurance. (See Summary of Insurance Coverage)

CYSA MEETINGS AND SERVICES

Annual General Meeting (AGM) CYSAʼs AGM will be held on April 15, 2012 at the Walnut Creek Marriott, CA. This most important meeting is where the membership has an opportunity to change the CYSA rules of play. (Please check the CYSA website for additional information)

Soccer Expo On February 3-5, 2012 CYSA will hold its annual Soccer Expo in Modesto, CA. Workshops for Coaches, Referees, League Board members and Registrars will be held. Dozens of vendors will be participating in this event, offering the latest in soccer apparel, equipment, fund-raising items, and general sports-related items. The Coach of the Year Luncheon and the Hall of Fame Dinner are also favorite events of this weekend. Please check the CYSA website for updates on these events. CYSA League Presidentsʼ Workshop Each year, CYSA hosts a workshop for our League Presidents. This workshop gives the League Presidents the opportunity to hear from industry experts and discuss with their peers the many challenges, rewards and keys to success in their roles. The 2012 League Presidentsʼ Workshop will be held on April 14th, 2012 at

Come join us for the

2012 CYSA Soccer Expo Saturday, February 4, 2012 DoubleTree Modesto / Modesto Centre Plaza

FREE ADMISSION

All day events, clinics, workshops and demonstrations The first 500 attendees will receive a free welcome bag! DoubleTree Modesto 1150 9th Street Modesto, CA 95354 209.526.6000

Group Rate - $85.00 (Tax not included) • Group Code: cys Log onto www.cysanorth.org for updated information on all programs and events.

the Walnut Creek Marriott, CA.

CYSA Tournament Directorsʼ Workshop CYSA offers annual education courses to ensure the tournament directors of CYSA tournaments have the opportunity to network and discuss current tournament issues. (Location and date to be determined, please check the CYSA website for updates).

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YOUTH PLAYERS PARTICIPATING IN ADULT (SENIOR) SOCCER PROGRAMS

PROTEST AND APPEALS

INSURANCE

CYSA MEETINGS AND SERVICES

Come join us for the

2012 CYSA Soccer Expo Saturday, February 4, 2012 DoubleTree Modesto / Modesto Centre Plaza

FREE ADMISSION

All day events, clinics, workshops and demonstrations The first 500 attendees will receive a free welcome bag! DoubleTree Modesto 1150 9th Street Modesto, CA 95354 209.526.6000

Group Rate - $85.00 (Tax not included) • Group Code: cys Log onto www.cysanorth.org for updated information on all programs and events.

the Walnut Creek Marriott, CA.

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Promoting the Health and Well-Being of Players; Coaches as Role Models

CYSA and the CYSA Coaching staff are committed to the positive development of our children. Therefore, we ask that all coaches adhere to the CYSA policy regarding tobacco use in addition to the following: a. PROMOTE a consistent message about the dangers of tobacco use.

b. CREATE a support system for a tobacco-free environment.

c. INTEGRATE tobacco education messages into your practices.

d. MODEL tobacco-free behavior. Donʼt use tobacco products in the presence of your players.

CYSA POLICY

The Board recognizes that there is ample research demonstrating the health hazards of the use of tobacco products, including smoking and the breathing of second-hand smoke, and its responsibility to the players and participants to demonstrate and teach acceptable health principles. The California Youth Soccer Association Board of Directors, therefore, in the best interest of the health and safety of the players, participants and general public, directs the development of the following regulations: The California Youth Soccer Association (CYSA) discourages tobacco use within 25 yards of any CYSA affiliated activity involving youth players. This policy shall be established to:

1. Further the goal of consistency among on-going school and community programs to discourage children from using tobacco products; 2. Promote health and encourage players to adopt healthy lifestyles; 3. Reflect and emphasize the hazards of tobacco use;

4. Protect the health and safety of players, coaches and the general public;

5. Eliminate the mixed messages that children receive through tobacco advertising and its association with sporting events; and

6. Generate respect among players for league authority, thereby improving discipline by virtue of its application to coaches, officials, players and the general public.

Information

CYSA State Contact Directory

1040 Serpentine Lane, Suite 201, Pleasanton, CA 94566 (925) 426-KIDS • Fax: (925) 426-9473 • cysaoffice@cysanorth.org • www.cysanorth.org

Board of Directors

Chairman of the Board 1st Vice Chairman 2nd Vice Chairman 3rd Vice Chairman Secretary Chief Financial Officer District I Commissioner District II Commissioner District III Commissioner District IV Commissioner District V Commissioner District VI Commissioner District VII Commissioner District VIII Commissioner District IX Commissioner Past Chairman Member at Large CSA-N President

E-Mail Address

Contact Phone

3248 Seminole Circle, Fairfield, CA 94534 1738 Alameda Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501 27 Carnoustie Drive, Novato, CA 94949 PO Box 992950, Redding, CA 96099 4620 N Glenn Avenue Apt B, Fresno, CA 93704 820 West Angus Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066 46 Leo Circle, South San Francisco, CA 94080 12238 Via Arline Road, Los Altos, CA 94022 PO Box 1492, Pleasanton, CA 94566 16845 Hallmark Court, Castro Valley, CA 94552 1387 Cass Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95407 8807 Crusheen Way, Sacramento, CA 95282 4285 North 1st Street, Fresno, CA 93726 PO Box 1688, Lodi, CA 95241 PO Box 381, Los Molinos, CA 96055 5700 Cabot Drive, Oakland, CA 94611 4531 Avondale Circle, Fairfield, CA 94533 1348 Silver Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94134

Chairman@cysanorth.org 1stViceChair@cysanorth.org 2ndViceChair@cysanorth.org 3rdViceChair@cysanorth.org Secretary@cysanorth.org CFO@cysanorth.org District1Commissioner@cysanorth.org District2Commissioner@cysanorth.org District3Commissioner@cysanorth.org District4Commissioner@cysanorth.org District5Commissioner@cysanorth.org District6Commissioner@cysanorth.org District7Commissioner@cysanorth.org District8Commissioner@cysanorth.org District9Commissioner@cysanorth.org

707.421.2480 415.981.0400 415.788.3322 530.941.4130 559.307.9535 650.871.8166 650.872.2690 415.265.6062 925.838.9272 510.889.0313 707.545.3661 916.606.1998 559.924.5064 209.401.3113 530.624.4996 510.339.1496 707.322.1285 415.467.1881

Name Gurdev Mann

E-Mail Address gmann@cysanorth.org

Programs Coordinator Programs Coordinator Programs Assistant

Joyce Bordley Kathi Killion Justin Isaac

jbordley@cysanorth.org kkillion@cysanorth.org jisaac@cysanorth.org

Admin Asst./Registration Director of Marketing CYSA Competitive Director of Coaching

Brian Siwy Dan McCann Carlos Menjivar

bsiwy@cysanorth.org dmccann@cysanorth.org cmenjivar@cysanorth.org 707.319.9142

State Committee Chairpersons Association Cup Coaching CYSA – Cal Soccer League Field Development (Co-Chair) Field Development (Co-Chair) Founders’ Cup Olympic Development Program Recreation Referees (SYRA) Registration (Co-Chair) Registration (Co-Chair Risk Management Rules & Revisions State Cup & Presidents Cup Soccer Start (Co-Chairs) TOPSoccer

Assistant Commissioners District I District II District III District IV District V District VI District VI District VI District VII District VIII District IX

2011/2012 California Youth Soccer Association Team Manual

Pete Zopfi Chris Murray Ray Erlach Rich Pinnell Gary Waltz Ilona Montoya Maria Frias Rodney Robinson Donna Kerger Ray Suey Cheri Hardaway Mark Dickerson John Hodgson Bob Asklof Michael Massa John Murphy Dan Lovingier Ric Olivas

Address

CYSA Office Staff Executive Director

Tournaments

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Name

Name Tony Moebes Michael Viri Vacant Rich McClure Tony Oliveira Gloria Dorris Jonathan Petty Leo Bredemann Tom Starr Marc Pinnell Melinda Rainville Vacant Shirley Thompson See 3rd Vice Chair Pat & Paul Hodges Stuart & Carolynn Rafferty Kathi Killion Name

Cary Jones Bob Joyce Tony Stepper Fred Chavez Kurt Barthel Danny Marquez Lou Gagne III Alan Tupper Linda SoRelle Sue Gonzales Will Williams

PastChairman@cysanorth.org MemberatLarge@cysanorth.org CSA-NPresident@cysanorth.org

CYSA Office Staff CYSA Recreational Director of Coaching Accounting Manager Accounting Clerk Executive Assistant/Insurance Warehouse Operations ODP Technical Director CYSA-Cal Soccer League Director of Operations

Address

Name Karl Dewazien Margaret Gordon Colleen Lamb Debbie Alvarez Robert Riordan Philippe Blin Bruce Sillars

E-Mail Address kdewazien@cysanorth.org 559.447.1869 mgordon@cysanorth.org clamb@cysanorth.org dalvarez@cysanorth.org rriordan@cysanorth.org pblin@cysanorth.org CCSLDirector@cysanorth.org 530.316.4761

E-Mail Address

Contact Phone

910 Chamise Way, Redding, CA 96002 913 Hoover Street, Fairfield, CA 94533 Vacant 206 San Carlos Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611 24476 Fairfax Avenue, Lemoore, CA 93245 5712 East Sussex Way, Fresno, CA 93727 2252 East Shea Avenue, Fresno, CA 93720 445 Viewpoint Dr, Redding, CA 96003 6227 Plymouth Rock Lane, Citrus Heights, CA 95621 PO Box 992950, Redding, CA 96099 1363 Mansion Court, San Jose, CA 95120 Vacant 1239 Adam Street, Tracy, CA 95376

AssociationCupChair@cysanorth.org CoachingChair@cysanorth.org Vacant FieldDevelopmentChair@cysanorth.org FieldDevelopmentChair@cysanorth.org FoundersCupChair@cysanorth.org ODPChair@cysanorth.org RecreationChair@cysanorth.org SYRA@cysanorth.org

530.356.5979 707.429.9809 Vacant 510.654.4633 559.924.4393 559.291.6973 559.433.1418 530.209.7080 916.725.0886

stateregistrar@cysanorth.org stateregistrar@cysanorth.org Vacant RulesandRevisionsChair@cysanorth.org

530.941.4706 408.268.7044 Vacant 209.835.8204

3808 Aqua Vista Court, Hayward, CA 94542 2664 Southbrook Court, Tracy, CA 95377

SoccerStartChair@cysanorth.org TOPSoccerChair@cysanorth.org

510.889.1313 209.830.7247

121 San Miguel Place, San Ramon. CA 94583

TournamentsChair@cysanorth.org

925.829.3780

Address 36 Dunsmuir Street, San Francisco, CA 94134 554 Los Olivos Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95050 230 Burleigh Place, Danville, CA 94526 384 Jackson St #7, Hayward, CA 94544 PO Box 628, Loleta, CA, 95551 9363 Snowbird Way, Sacramento, CA 95826 93 Rancho Del Sol, Camino, CA 95709 8320 Elgin Ct, Citrus Heights, CA 95610 4285 North 1st Street, Fresno, CA 93726 1006 Hatchcover Place, Manteca, CA 95337 19676 Black Fox Dr, Cottonwood, CA 96022

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E-Mail Address AsstDistrict1Commissioner@cysanorth.org AsstDistrict2Commissioner@cysanorth.org AsstDistrict3Commissioner@cysanorth.org AsstDistrict4Commissioner@cysanorth.org AsstDistrict5Commissioner@cysanorth.org AsstDistrict6Commissioner@cysanorth.org AsstDistrict6Commissioner@cysanorth.org AsstDistrict6Commissioner@cysanorth.org AsstDistrict7Commissioner@cysanorth.org AsstDistrict8Commissioner@cysanorth.org AsstDistrict9Commissioner@cysanorth.org

Contact Phone 415.337.6630 408.554.6554 925.820.3049 510.690.0358 707.733.5081 916.205.6545 530.647.2740 916.719.0536 559.222.9938 209.824.2472 530.921.2007

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Promoting the Health and Well-Being of Players; Coaches as Role Models

b. CREATE a support system for a tobacco-free environment.

c. INTEGRATE tobacco education messages into your practices.

d. MODEL tobacco-free behavior. Donʼt use tobacco products in the presence of your players.

CYSA POLICY

4. Protect the health and safety of players, coaches and the general public;

5. Eliminate the mixed messages that children receive through tobacco advertising and its association with sporting events; and

6. Generate respect among players for league authority, thereby improving discipline by virtue of its application to coaches, officials, players and the general public.

Information

CYSA State Contact Directory

1040 Serpentine Lane, Suite 201, Pleasanton, CA 94566 (925) 426-KIDS • Fax: (925) 426-9473 • cysaoffice@cysanorth.org • www.cysanorth.org

Board of Directors

E-Mail Address

Contact Phone

Name Gurdev Mann

E-Mail Address gmann@cysanorth.org

Programs Coordinator Programs Coordinator Programs Assistant

Joyce Bordley Kathi Killion Justin Isaac

jbordley@cysanorth.org kkillion@cysanorth.org jisaac@cysanorth.org

Admin Asst./Registration Director of Marketing CYSA Competitive Director of Coaching

Brian Siwy Dan McCann Carlos Menjivar

bsiwy@cysanorth.org dmccann@cysanorth.org cmenjivar@cysanorth.org 707.319.9142

Assistant Commissioners District I District II District III District IV District V District VI District VI District VI District VII District VIII District IX

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Address

CYSA Office Staff Executive Director

Tournaments

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Name

Cary Jones Bob Joyce Tony Stepper Fred Chavez Kurt Barthel Danny Marquez Lou Gagne III Alan Tupper Linda SoRelle Sue Gonzales Will Williams

PastChairman@cysanorth.org MemberatLarge@cysanorth.org CSA-NPresident@cysanorth.org

Address

Name Karl Dewazien Margaret Gordon Colleen Lamb Debbie Alvarez Robert Riordan Philippe Blin Bruce Sillars

E-Mail Address kdewazien@cysanorth.org 559.447.1869 mgordon@cysanorth.org clamb@cysanorth.org dalvarez@cysanorth.org rriordan@cysanorth.org pblin@cysanorth.org CCSLDirector@cysanorth.org 530.316.4761

E-Mail Address

Contact Phone

530.356.5979 707.429.9809 Vacant 510.654.4633 559.924.4393 559.291.6973 559.433.1418 530.209.7080 916.725.0886

stateregistrar@cysanorth.org stateregistrar@cysanorth.org Vacant RulesandRevisionsChair@cysanorth.org

530.941.4706 408.268.7044 Vacant 209.835.8204

3808 Aqua Vista Court, Hayward, CA 94542 2664 Southbrook Court, Tracy, CA 95377

SoccerStartChair@cysanorth.org TOPSoccerChair@cysanorth.org

510.889.1313 209.830.7247

121 San Miguel Place, San Ramon. CA 94583

TournamentsChair@cysanorth.org

925.829.3780

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Contact Phone 415.337.6630 408.554.6554 925.820.3049 510.690.0358 707.733.5081 916.205.6545 530.647.2740 916.719.0536 559.222.9938 209.824.2472 530.921.2007

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Information District Position Association Cup

Coaching

CYSA – Cal Soccer League

Founders’ Cup

Olympic Development Program

Recreation

Referee Administrator (CNRA)

Referee Administrator (Youth)

Registration

Rules & Revisions

Secretary

State Cup & Presidents Cup

TOPSoccer

Tournaments

Treasurer

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Information District I See District Commissioner

José DeAraujo 430 17th Avenue San Francisco, CA 94121 415.387.1984 D1Coaching@cysanorth.org Charlie Ringgenberg 2650 Cottonwood Drive San Bruno, CA 94066 650.636.3243 D1CCSL@cysanorth.org Siena Perez PO Box 590855 San Francisco, CA 94159 415.995.4984 D1FoundersCup@cysanorth.org Jamie Frias – Boys D1ODP@cysanorth.org Libby Rappolt – Girls D1ODP@cysanorth.org Siena Perez PO Box 590855 San Francisco, CA 94159 415.995.4984 D1Recreation@cysanorth.org Rich Fern 1037 Brunswick Street Daly City, CA 94014 415.587.6299 D1CNRA@cysanorth.org Rich Fern 1037 Brunswick Street Daly City, CA 94014 415.587.6299 D1Referee@cysanorth.org Mary K. Miller 109 Beaumont Avenue San Francisco, CA 94118 415.751.4550 D1Registrar@cysanorth.org Cary Jones 36 Dunsmuir Street San Francisco, CA 94134 415.337.6630 D1RandR@cysanorth.org Cary Jones 36 Dunsmuir Street San Francisco, CA 94134 415.337.6630 D1Secretary@cysanorth.org Carlos Mejia 128 Cora Street San Francisco, CA 94134 415.990.5399 D1StateCup@cysanorth.org Siena Perez PO Box 590855 San Francisco, CA 94159 415.995.4984 D1TOPSoccer@cysanorth.org Ernie Brockmeyer 1515 Terra Nova Blvd Pacifica, CA 94044 650.738.8715 D1Tournaments@cysanorth.org Sandy Morini 3181 Geoffrey Drive San Bruno, CA 94066 650.355.4492 D1Treasurer@cysanorth.org

District II Lela Huenergardt 1321 Crossgates Lane San Jose, CA 95120 408.482.8179 D2AssociationCup@cysanorth.org Tim Nixon 16 Tioga Way Belmont, CA 94002 650.591.4223 D2Coaching@cysanorth.org Nancy Ditz

Dave Sandusky 148 Blackstone Dr Danville, CA 94506 925.209.9492 D3CCSL@cysanorth.org See District Commissioner

District IV Doug Kreiss 14671 Aurelia Way San Leandro, CA 94578 510.449.6463 D4AssociationCup@cysanorth.org Steve Shott 936 Rose Drive Benicia, CA 94510 707.747.5529 D4Coaching@cysanorth.org Joseph Santos 19211 Edwin Markham Drive Castro Valley, CA 94552 510.731.7527 D4CCSL@cysanorth.org See District Commissioner

See District Commissioner

Kamal Della 2388 Goldcrest Circle Pleasanton, CA 94566 925.413.4656 D3ODP@cysanorth.org See District Commissioner

Andy Hulbert 4041 China Court Hayward, CA 94542 510.861.3917 D4ODP@cysanorth.org See District Commissioner

Ken Geisler 305 Clarke Lane Morgan Hill, CA 95037 408.644.1795 D2CNRA@cysanorth.org Tom Dunlap 15941 Linda Avenue Los Gatos, CA 95032 408.358.3601 D2Referee@cysanorth.org Melinda Rainville 1363 Mansion Court San Jose, CA 95120 408.268.7044 D2Registrar@cysanorth.org See District Commissioner

David Bunch 1403 Aspen Court Livermore, CA 94551 925.455.1214 D3CNRA@cysanorth.org Jeff Smith 113 Plaza Circle Danville, CA 94526 925.413.0406 D3Referee@cysanorth.org Diane Scott 1739 Peru Court Pleasanton, CA 94566 925.462-2357 D3Registrar@cysanorth.org See District Commissioner

Jill Baldwinson 1812 Frobisher Way San Jose, CA 95124 408.234.4082 D2Secretary@cysanorth.org Gustavo Castro 4874 Bannock Circle San Jose, CA 95130 408.313.2304 D2StateCup@cysanorth.org Tricia Biocini 660 Marshall Court Santa Clara, CA 95051 408.296.2860 D2TOPSoccer@cysanorth.org Rosemary Alvarez 7234 Via Bella San Jose, CA 95139 408.578.5447 D2Tournaments@cysanorth.org Michael Rainville 1363 Mansion Court San Jose, CA 95120 408.268.7044 D2Treasurer@cysanorth.org

Kathi Killion 121 San Miguel Place San Ramon, CA 94583 925.829.3780 D3Secretary@cysanorth.org Carolyn Thomas 446 Firenza Court Livermore, CA 94551 925.443.6250 D3StateCup@cysanorth.org See District Commissioner

Mike Silverman 27150 Greenhaven Road Hayward, CA 94542 510.589.6858 D4CNRA@cysanorth.org Mike Silverman 27150 Greenhaven Road Hayward, CA 94542 510.589.6858 D4Referee@cysanorth.org Pat Hodges 3808 Aqua Vista Court Hayward, CA 94542 510.889.1313 D4Registrar@cysanorth.org Roger Wildensten 18036 Joseph Drive Castro Valley, CA 94546 510.889.6519 D4RandR@cysanorth.org See District Commissioner

650.888.4833 D2CCSL@cysanorth.org Carlos Rubio 226 Astor Way Salinas, CA 93906 831.449.8008 D2FoundersCup@cysanorth.org See District Commissioner

District III Tony Stepper 230 Burleigh Place Danville, CA 94526 925.820.3049 D3AssociationCup@cysanorth.org See District Commissioner

Rod Moore 2060 Mercury Road Livermore, CA 94550 925.455.4610 D3Tournaments@cysanorth.org Mita Hartland 3738 Ferncroft Court Dublin, CA 94568 925.577.7733 D3Treasurer@cysanorth.org

Joseph Santos 19211 Edwin Markham Drive Castro Valley, CA 94552 510.731.7527 D4StateCup@cysanorth.org See District Commissioner

Paul & Pat Hodges 3808 Aqua Vista Court Hayward, CA 94542 510.889.1313 D4Tournaments@cysanorth.org Bill Paxton 3585 Deer Park Court Hayward, CA 94542 510.582.4444 D4Treasurer@cysanorth.org

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Coaching

CYSA – Cal Soccer League

Founders’ Cup

District V

District VI

Recreation

Referee Administrator (CNRA) Referee Administrator (Youth) Registration

Rules & Revisions

Secretary

State Cup & Presidents Cup

TOPSoccer

Tournaments

Treasurer

District VIII

District IX

Luigi Cervone 38 Avalon Court Napa, CA 94558 707.226.1019

Sue Lankford 6109 Everest Way Sacramento, CA 95842 916.344.9513

Richard & Emily Hernandez 4285 North 1st Street Fresno, CA 93726 559.237.8001

Rick Engelhardt 18603 Lodestone Street Woodbridge, CA 95258 209.333.0564

Mike Darlington 1745 Yuba Street Redding, CA 96001 530.244.2600

D5AssociationCup@cysanorth.org

D6AssociationCup@cysanorth.org

D7AssociationCup@cysanorth.org

D8AssociationCup@cysanorth.org

D9AssociationCup@cysanorth.org

Kevin McDonnell 311 Howard Street Petaluma, CA 94952 707.763.6747 D5Coaching@cysanorth.org Neal Mace 1115 Douglas Ave Napa, CA 94558 707.226.8916 D5CCSL@cysanorth.org Luigi Cervone 38 Avalon Court Napa, CA 94558 707.226.1019

Linda Padilla 682 Larson Way Folsom, CA 95630 916.342.0381 D6Coaching@cysanorth.org See District Commissioner

Sal Blanco 4285 North 1st Street Fresno, CA 93726 559.907.4357 D7Coaching@cysanorth.org Clay Ice 4285 North 1st Street Fresno, CA 93726 559.348.1119 D7CCSL@cysanorth.org Brad Mahoney 4285 North 1st Street Fresno, CA 93726 559.269.9801

Hervi Rualo 1214 Nelson Avenue Modesto, CA 95350 209.596.6940 D8Coaching@cysanorth.org Sue Gonzales 1006 Hatchcover Place Manteca, CA 95337 209.824.2472 D8CCSL@cysanorth.org Jack Smith PO Box 702 Manteca, CA 95336 209.858.8062

Keith Stewart PO Box 990010 Redding CA 96099 530.244.8464 D9Coaching@cysanorth.org Beve Mills 13352 Padani Drive Redding, CA 96003 530.524.0363 D9CCSL@cysanorth.org Leo Bredemann 445 Viewpoint Drive Redding, CA 96003 530.242.0252

See ADC Danny Marquez

D5FoundersCup@cysanorth.org

Olympic Development Program

District VII

D7FoundersCup@cysanorth.org

D8FoundersCup@cysanorth.org

D9FoundersCup@cysanorth.org

Raul Ramos 495 Ford St Ukiah, CA 95482 707.367.6209 D5ODP@cysanorth.org Kim Brown PO Box 3217 Santa Rosa, CA 95402 707.479.7750 D5Recreation@cysanorth.org Steve Larsen PO Box 988 Sebastopol, CA 95473 707.823.9542 D5CNRA@cysanorth.org Drake & Trish Delzell 1413 Montana Pl Rohnert Park, CA 94928 707.795.9571 D5Referee@cysanorth.org Steve Pinner 307 Burt Street Santa Rosa, CA 95404 707.566.8602 D5Registrar@cysanorth.org Luigi Cervone 38 Avalon Court Napa, CA 94558 707.226.1019 D5RandR@cysanorth.org Pamela Wiley 15701 Sonoma Highway Sonoma, CA 95476 707.996.9583 D5Secretary@cysanorth.org Kurt Barthel PO Box 628 Loleta, CA 95551 707.733.5081 D5StateCup@cysanorth.org Stephen Senecka 874 Hardstone Ct Santa Rosa, CA 95405 707.538.2058 D5TOPSoccer@cysanorth.org Ken Stelling 6 Barona Court Santa Rosa, CA 95405 707.525.8496

Brian Frazier 3355 Bow Mar Court Cameron Park, CA 95682 916.715.2514 D6ODP@cysanorth.org Rich Spevak 3874 Kieber Way Placerville, CA 95667 530.391.8198 D6Recreation@cysanorth.org Mark Bailey 2227 Northrop Ave Apt 21 Sacramento, CA 95825 916.837.5983 D6CNRA@cysanorth.org Larry Svetich 4518 Wellesly Way Sacramento CA 95841 916.761.7248 D6Referee@cysanorth.org Mary Miles 2054 Venus Drive Sacramento, CA 95864 916.481.5794 D6Registrar@cysanorth.org Patti Harmon 7217 Lesterford Court Sacramento, CA 95842 916.718.9604 D6RandR@cysanorth.org Deborah Finneran 2502 Knollwood Drive Cameron Park, CA 95682 530.409.0302 D6Secretary@cysanorth.org Liz Fong 6201 Mahala Drive Carmichael, CA 95608 916.483.5102 D6StateCup@cysanorth.org Sue Gagne 93 Rancho Del Sol Camino, CA 95709 530.647.2740

Clay Ice 4285 North 1st Street Fresno, CA 93726 559.348.1119 D7ODP@cysanorth.org Gary Waltz 4285 North 1st Street Fresno, CA 93726 559.307.9535

Eric Mogensen 16337 Plateau Circle Redding, CA 96001 530.515.5105 D9ODP@cysanorth.org See District Commissioner

D6TOPSoccer@cysanorth.org

D7TOPSoccer@cysanorth.org

Patsy Cosenza 10324 Marlaw Way Elk Grove, CA 95757 916.505.2507

Maureen Aguirre 4285 North 1st Street Fresno, CA 93726 559.386.4588

Sue Gonzales 1006 Hatchcover Place Manteca, CA 95337 209.824.2472 D8ODP@cysanorth.org Jack Smith PO Box 702 Manteca, CA 95336 209.858.8062 D8Recreation@cysanorth.org Joaquin Ortiz 3120 Fairbury Lane Stockton, CA 95206 209.992.6421 D8CNRA@cysanorth.org Lou Toste 1612 Myrtlewood Drive Ceres, CA 95307.1643 209.537.1245 D8Referee@cysanorth.org Shirley Thompson 1239 Adam Street Tracy, CA 95376 209.835.8204 D8Registrar@cysanorth.org Darlene Wilharm 96 West 4th Street Tracy, CA 95376 209.832.7821 D8RandR@cysanorth.org Darlene Ribeiro 3951 Davis Avenue Modesto, CA 95357 209.869.4941 D8Secretary@cysanorth.org Darlene Wilharm 96 West 4th Street Tracy, CA 95376 209.832.7821 D8StateCup@cysanorth.org Carolynn Rafferty 2664 Southbrook Court Tracy, CA 95377 209.830.7247 D8TOPSoccer@cysanorth.org Darlene Wilharm 96 West 4th Street Tracy, CA 95376 209.832.7821

D5Tournaments@cysanorth.org

D6Tournaments@cysanorth.org

D7Tournaments@cysanorth.org

D8Tournaments@cysanorth.org

D9Tournaments@cysanorth.org

Andrea Cameron

Kristin Domenichelli 1101 Investment Blvd Ste 115 El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 916.933.4777 D6Treasurer@cysanorth.org

Gladys Olsen 4285 North 1st Street Fresno, CA 93726 559.229.5798 D7Treasurer@cysanorth.org

Nancy Evans 705 Rimby Avenue Lodi, CA 95240 209.334.3365 D8Treasurer@cysanorth.org

Sharon Wickenheiser PO. Box 381 Los Molinos, CA 96055 530.527.0730 D9Treasurer@cysanorth.org

707.321.4425 D5Treasurer@cysanorth.org

D7Recreation@cysanorth.org

Clayton Walker 4285 North 1st Street Fresno, CA 93726 559.299.5411 D7CNRA@cysanorth.org Danny Compos Jr. 4285 North 1st Street Fresno, CA 93726 559.916.1118 D7Referee@cysanorth.org Catherine Weston 4285 North 1st Street Fresno, CA 93726 559.298.7627 D7Registrar@cysanorth.org Linda SoRelle 4285 North 1st Street Fresno, CA 93726 559.222.9938 D7RandR@cysanorth.org Gladys Olsen 4285 North 1st Street Fresno, CA 93726 559.229.5798 D7Secretary@cysanorth.org Bill SoRelle 4285 North 1st Street Fresno, CA 93726 559.222.9938 D7StateCup@cysanorth.org Gary Waltz 4285 North 1st Street Fresno, CA 93726 559.307.9535

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Ken Corbelli PO Box 494671 Redding, CA 96049 530.953.9020 D9CNRA@cysanorth.org Ken Corbelli PO Box 494671 Redding, CA 96049 530.953.9020 D9Referee@cysanorth.org Marc Pinnell PO Box 990872 Redding, CA 96099 530.941.4706 D9Registrar@cysanorth.org Walt Zinko 478-255 Alta Dr Susanville, CA 96130 530.257.9358 D9RandR@cysanorth.org Carol Harter 2909 Rockabye Lane Redding, CA 96002 530.223.2452 D9Secretary@cysanorth.org Mark Starr 1090 Albion Ave Redding, CA 96003 530.941.9878 D9StateCup@cysanorth.org See District Commissioner

Carol Harter 2909 Rockabye Lane Redding, CA 96002 530.223.2452

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Coaching

CYSA – Cal Soccer League

Founders’ Cup

Olympic Development Program

Recreation

Referee Administrator (CNRA)

Referee Administrator (Youth)

Registration

Rules & Revisions

Secretary

State Cup & Presidents Cup

TOPSoccer

Tournaments

Treasurer

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Information District I See District Commissioner

Dave Sandusky 148 Blackstone Dr Danville, CA 94506 925.209.9492 D3CCSL@cysanorth.org See District Commissioner

See District Commissioner

Kamal Della 2388 Goldcrest Circle Pleasanton, CA 94566 925.413.4656 D3ODP@cysanorth.org See District Commissioner

Andy Hulbert 4041 China Court Hayward, CA 94542 510.861.3917 D4ODP@cysanorth.org See District Commissioner

650.888.4833 D2CCSL@cysanorth.org Carlos Rubio 226 Astor Way Salinas, CA 93906 831.449.8008 D2FoundersCup@cysanorth.org See District Commissioner

District III Tony Stepper 230 Burleigh Place Danville, CA 94526 925.820.3049 D3AssociationCup@cysanorth.org See District Commissioner

Rod Moore 2060 Mercury Road Livermore, CA 94550 925.455.4610 D3Tournaments@cysanorth.org Mita Hartland 3738 Ferncroft Court Dublin, CA 94568 925.577.7733 D3Treasurer@cysanorth.org

Joseph Santos 19211 Edwin Markham Drive Castro Valley, CA 94552 510.731.7527 D4StateCup@cysanorth.org See District Commissioner

Paul & Pat Hodges 3808 Aqua Vista Court Hayward, CA 94542 510.889.1313 D4Tournaments@cysanorth.org Bill Paxton 3585 Deer Park Court Hayward, CA 94542 510.582.4444 D4Treasurer@cysanorth.org

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District Positions Association Cup

Coaching

CYSA – Cal Soccer League

Founders’ Cup

District V

District VI

Recreation

Referee Administrator (CNRA) Referee Administrator (Youth) Registration

Rules & Revisions

Secretary

State Cup & Presidents Cup

TOPSoccer

Tournaments

Treasurer

District VIII

District IX

Luigi Cervone 38 Avalon Court Napa, CA 94558 707.226.1019

Sue Lankford 6109 Everest Way Sacramento, CA 95842 916.344.9513

Richard & Emily Hernandez 4285 North 1st Street Fresno, CA 93726 559.237.8001

Rick Engelhardt 18603 Lodestone Street Woodbridge, CA 95258 209.333.0564

Mike Darlington 1745 Yuba Street Redding, CA 96001 530.244.2600

D5AssociationCup@cysanorth.org

D6AssociationCup@cysanorth.org

D7AssociationCup@cysanorth.org

D8AssociationCup@cysanorth.org

D9AssociationCup@cysanorth.org

Linda Padilla 682 Larson Way Folsom, CA 95630 916.342.0381 D6Coaching@cysanorth.org See District Commissioner

See ADC Danny Marquez

D5FoundersCup@cysanorth.org

Olympic Development Program

District VII

D7FoundersCup@cysanorth.org

D8FoundersCup@cysanorth.org

D9FoundersCup@cysanorth.org

Clay Ice 4285 North 1st Street Fresno, CA 93726 559.348.1119 D7ODP@cysanorth.org Gary Waltz 4285 North 1st Street Fresno, CA 93726 559.307.9535

Eric Mogensen 16337 Plateau Circle Redding, CA 96001 530.515.5105 D9ODP@cysanorth.org See District Commissioner

D6TOPSoccer@cysanorth.org

D7TOPSoccer@cysanorth.org

Patsy Cosenza 10324 Marlaw Way Elk Grove, CA 95757 916.505.2507

Maureen Aguirre 4285 North 1st Street Fresno, CA 93726 559.386.4588

D5Tournaments@cysanorth.org

D6Tournaments@cysanorth.org

D7Tournaments@cysanorth.org

D8Tournaments@cysanorth.org

D9Tournaments@cysanorth.org

Andrea Cameron

Kristin Domenichelli 1101 Investment Blvd Ste 115 El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 916.933.4777 D6Treasurer@cysanorth.org

Gladys Olsen 4285 North 1st Street Fresno, CA 93726 559.229.5798 D7Treasurer@cysanorth.org

Nancy Evans 705 Rimby Avenue Lodi, CA 95240 209.334.3365 D8Treasurer@cysanorth.org

Sharon Wickenheiser PO. Box 381 Los Molinos, CA 96055 530.527.0730 D9Treasurer@cysanorth.org

707.321.4425 D5Treasurer@cysanorth.org

D7Recreation@cysanorth.org

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Carol Harter 2909 Rockabye Lane Redding, CA 96002 530.223.2452

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Information

CYSA 2011-2012 Calendar of Events

(subject to change - see www.cysanorth.org for the most current information) S 4

September 2011

M 5

11 12 18 19 25 26

16 17 23 24 30 31

S 6

M 7

20 21 27 28

13 14 20 21 27 28

T 1

F 2

11 12 18 19 25 26

1 8

15 16 22 23 29 30

11 12 18 19 25 26

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29 30

13 14 15 20 21 22 27 28 29

10 11

17 18 19 24 25 26

December 2011

22 23 24

October 2011 T

15 16 17

November 2011

13 14

T 1

F 2

S 3

15 16 17 22 23 24 29 30 31

September 2011 1 75% League Registration money due to CYSA Office 3-5 Tournament Weekend 11 BOD Meeting 11 State ODP Try-Outs - Boys 18 State ODP Try-Outs - Girls 24-25 Tournament Weekend

October 2011 1 Begin Accepting Coach of the Year Nominations 1 Hall of Fame Nominations due to CYSA Office 2 BOD Meeting 9 State ODP Try-Outs - Boys 15 CYSA Cup Early Bird Application Fee Offer Ends at 5PM 16 State ODP Try-Outs - Girls 29-30 Tournament Weekend TBA Region IV Planning Workshop

November 2011 1 CYSA Association Cup Applications U9-U19 due to CYSA Office 5PM 1 CYSA Presidents Cup Applications U9-U17 due to CYSA Office 5PM 1 CYSA State Cup Applications U12-U19 due to CYSA Office 5PM 1 CYSA Founders' Cup Applications U10-U14 due to CYSA Office 5PM 6 BOD Meeting 7 Reserve Pool Applications CYSA State Cup U12-U19, CYSA Presidents Cup U9-U17, CYSA Association Cup U9-U19, CYSA Founders' Cup U10-U14 due to CYSA Office 5PM 12 CYSA State Cup Draw U12-U19 12 CYSA Presidents Cup Draw U9-U17 12-13 North vs South Premier Tournament (CYSA hosts) 13 CYSA Founders' Cup Draw U10 -U14 13 CYSA Association Cup Draw U9-U19 15 Coach of the Year Nominations due to CYSA Office 25-27 Tournament Weekend

December 2011 3 DC Meeting 3-5 State ODP Try-Outs - Boys 4 BOD Meeting 10-11 Tournament Weekend 10-11 State ODP Try-Outs - Girls 10-11 CYSA Founders' Cup U12-U14 Boys and Girls Preliminary Games 10-11 CYSA Cup Festival for Presidents Cup & CYSA Association Cup U9-U11 and CYSA Founders' Cup U10 Boys & Girls Preliminary Games 17-18 Tournament Weekend 17 CYSA Founders' Cup U12-U14 Boys and Girls Qtr Final and Semi Final Games 17 CYSA Cup Festival for Presidents Cup & CYSA Association Cup U9-U11 and CYSA Founders' Cup U10 Boys & Girls Qtr Final and Semi Final Games 18 CYSA Founders' Cup U12-U14 Boys and Girls Championship Games 18 CYSA Cup Festival for Presidents Cup & CYSA Association Cup U9-U11 and CYSA Founders' Cup U10 Boys & Girls Championship Games 23 Rule Change Proposals due to CYSA Office 24-25 Tournament Weekend 27-30 Holiday ODP Mini Camp 31-1 Tournament Weekend

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February 2012 3-5 Expo Weekend - Modesto, CA 4-5 CYSA State Cup & CYSA Presidents Cup U12-U13 Boys and Girls Preliminary Games (as needed) and/or 2nd Rnd / Rnd of 16 5 CYSA Founders' Cup Draw U16-U19 11 CYSA State Cup & CYSA Presidents Cup U12-U13 Boys and Girls Quarter Final Games 12 CYSA State Cup & CYSA Presidents Cup U12-U13 Boys and Girls Semi Final Games 15 League Affiliation Agreements due to District Commissioners 16-19 US Youth Soccer Convention - Boston, MA 18 CYSA State Cup & CYSA Presidents Cup U12-U13 Boys and Girls Championship Games 18-20 Tournament Weekend 25-26 Tournament Weekend 25-26 CYSA Founders' Cup U16-U19 Boys and Girls Preliminary Games

March 2012 1 League Affiliations due to CYSA Office 1-4 USSF AGM - Miami, FL 3 CYSA Founders' Cup U16-U19 Boys and Girls Quarter Final and Semi Final Games 4 CYSA Founders' Cup U16-U19 Boys and Girls Championship Games 4 BOD Meeting 10-11 Tournament Weekend 10-11 CYSA Association Cup U16-U19 Boys and Girls Preliminary Games 17 CYSA Association Cup U16-U19 Boys and Girls 2nd Round and Round of 16 Games 17-18 Tournament Weekend 17-18 1st weekend of CYSA State Cup U14-U19 and CYSA Presidents Cup U14-U17 Boys and Girls Preliminary Games (Specific age groups TBD) 18 CYSA Association Cup U16-U19 Boys and Girls Quarter Final Games 24 CYSA Association Cup U16-U19 Boys and Girls Semi Final Games 24-25 2nd weekend of CYSA State Cup U14-U19 and CYSA Presidents Cup U14-U17 Boys and Girls Preliminary Games (Specific age groups TBD) 25 CYSA Association Cup U16-U19 Boys and Girls Championship Games 3/31-4/1 3rd weekend of CYSA State Cup U14-U19 and CYSA Presidents Cup U14-U17 Boys and Girls Preliminary Games if necessary (and 2nd Rnd Games and/or R16 as needed) (Specific age groups TBD) 3/31-4/1 CYSA Association Cup U16-U19 Boys and Girls Alternate Dates TBA ODP National Championships

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CYSA 2011-2012 Calendar of Events

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CYSA 2011-2012 Calendar of Events

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April 2012 1 BOD Meeting 13-15 Region IV TOPSoccer Symposium - Walnut Creek, CA 14-15 CYSA League Presidents' Workshop & Annual General Meeting - Walnut Creek, CA 21 CYSA State Cup U14-U19 and CYSA Presidents Cup U14-U17 Boys and Girls Quarter Final Games 22 CYSA State Cup U14-U19 and CYSA Presidents Cup U14-U17 Boys and Girls Semi Final Games 28 1st day of CYSA State Cup U14-U19 and CYSA Presidents Cup U14-U17 Boys and Girls Championship Games 28-29 Tournament Weekend 29 2nd day of CYSA State Cup U14-U19 and CYSA Presidents Cup U14-U17 Boys and Girls Championship Games

May 2012 6 BOD Meeting 18-20 Spring ODP Mini Camp 26-28 Tournament Weekend

June 2012 2-3 Tournament Weekend 3 BOD Meeting 9-10 Tournament Weekend 16-17 Tournament Weekend 13-17 US Youth Soccer Region IV Presidents Cup Championships - Denver, CO 18-24 US Youth Soccer Far West Regional Championships - Phoenix, AZ 23-24 Tournament Weekend 30-1 Tournament Weekend TBA Region IV GODP Camp Begins TBA Region IV BODP Camp Begins July 2012 1 BOD Meeting 5-8 US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup National Championships - Sacramento CA 7-8 Tournament Weekend 14-15 Tournament Weekend 21-22 Tournament Weekend 24 US Youth Soccer AGM 24-29 US Youth Soccer National Championships - Location TBD 28-29 Tournament Weekend TBA Residential National D Coaching Course

Information

CYSA Hall of Fame

Don Greer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1975

Jack Salvemini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1993

John Whittock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1977

Johnny Moore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1995

Harold Young . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1976 Ken Mullen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1977 Matthew Boxer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1979 Umberto Abronzino . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1979

Joseph Belluzo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1980 Marino Mangiola. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1980 Ernie Feibusch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1981 Douglas & Norrine Fields . . . . . . . . 1981

George Sundquist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1983

Clay Berling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1983 Addie Hamm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984

Oscar Litz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984

Mike Greer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984 Lucien Maccario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1985 James L. Kline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1985 Katherine Moore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1986

Gary Patton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1986 Robert Nessler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1987

Judy Bricker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988 Lawrence Boldrini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989

Egil Oftedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1990

Leroy Hord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1992

Erwin Panusch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1995

Geneva McAlavey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1996 Colin McDonald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1997 Woodard “Woody”Niethammer . . . 1998

John Doyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998

Walter Zinko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999 Brandi Chastain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999 Harry & Georgianne Miller. . . . . . . . 2000

Claudine Desimone . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2001

John Diest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2001 Charles “Chuck” Power . . . . . . . . . 2002

Peter Jebens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003 Tisha Venturini-Hoch . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003

Andrea Salvemini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004

Troy Dayak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004 Tiffany Roberts-Sahaydak . . . . . . . . 2006

Linda SoRelle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2007 Tom Metry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2008 Gladys Olsen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2009

Michele Steiner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2010

Jan Bull . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2010

August 2012 4-5 Tournament Weekend 5 BOD Meeting 11-12 Tournament Weekend 18-19 Tournament Weekend 25-26 Tournament Weekend

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May 2012 6 BOD Meeting 18-20 Spring ODP Mini Camp 26-28 Tournament Weekend

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CYSA Hall of Fame

Don Greer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1975

Jack Salvemini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1993

John Whittock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1977

Johnny Moore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1995

George Sundquist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1983

Clay Berling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1983 Addie Hamm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984

Oscar Litz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984

Gary Patton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1986 Robert Nessler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1987

Judy Bricker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988 Lawrence Boldrini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989

Egil Oftedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1990

Leroy Hord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1992

Erwin Panusch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1995

Geneva McAlavey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1996 Colin McDonald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1997 Woodard “Woody”Niethammer . . . 1998

John Doyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998

Walter Zinko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999 Brandi Chastain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999 Harry & Georgianne Miller. . . . . . . . 2000

Claudine Desimone . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2001

John Diest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2001 Charles “Chuck” Power . . . . . . . . . 2002

Peter Jebens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003 Tisha Venturini-Hoch . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003

Andrea Salvemini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004

Troy Dayak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004 Tiffany Roberts-Sahaydak . . . . . . . . 2006

Linda SoRelle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2007 Tom Metry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2008 Gladys Olsen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2009

Michele Steiner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2010

Jan Bull . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2010

August 2012 4-5 Tournament Weekend 5 BOD Meeting 11-12 Tournament Weekend 18-19 Tournament Weekend 25-26 Tournament Weekend

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Information

2011-2012 Insurance Summary for the California Youth Soccer Association, Inc.

(subject to change - see www.cysanorth.org for the most current information) I.

1040 Serpentine Lane, Suite 201, Pleasanton, CA 94566 • 925-426-5437 Ext. 10 • Fax 925-426-9473 www.cysanorth.org • email: dalvarez@cysanorth.org

ACCIDENT INSURANCE PROGRAM GENERAL INFORMATION:

A. Who is covered? All registered members, teams, and leagues of the California Youth Soccer Association, Inc. This includes registered team members, employees, coaches, officials, managers, referees and volunteers of the teams, leagues or of the association. B. When are they covered? The above participants are covered during sponsored and supervised activities of CYSA, such as games, practices, and tournaments and other sponsored activities. In addition, excess accident insurance is provided for injuries sustained while traveling as a team directly to and from a CYSA sanctioned activity and traveling under the direct and immediate supervision of a team official. Important note: CYSA's liability policy provides Hired and Non-Owned auto liability coverage, but only for travel on official business of CYSA.

II. ACCIDENT POLICY BENEFITS: A. Limits:

Accident Medical/Dental Maximum: Accidental Death & Dismemberment: Deductible per claim: Physical Therapy/Chiropractic Benefit: Benefit period: Full Excess Coverage*

$300,000 $ 5,000 $ 250 $2,000/$50 Maximum per visit 156 weeks from date of injury

Information D. If you have no insurance coverage, you will need to have your employer verify by letterhead that you have no coverage through them. E. NOTE: This is an excess policy. If you are covered by any other Health Care Plan or insurance plan, you must submit your bills to your other insurance carrier first. After your other carrier has paid their share of the claim, you may then submit any remaining balances due under this plan. Be sure to send copies of all invoices and the Explanation of Benefits forms form your other Health Care Provider with this claim form. F. Send the claim form and all relevant materials to:

California Youth Soccer Association, Inc. ATTN: Insurance Claims 1040 Serpentine Lane, Suite 201 Pleasanton, CA 94566 (925) 426-5437 Ext. 10

CYSA will verify the information and forward the claims onto Bollinger, the plan administrator, for processing and payment.

IV. SUMMARY OF LIABILITY COVERAGES: A. Insured:

B. Effective:

C. Liability Limits:

*This is a full excess policy. The benefits are payable in excess of any other Health Care Plan, (as defined in the policy) regardless of any coordination of Benefits provision contained in such Health Care Plan. The medical expenses must be incurred within 156 weeks (3 years) of the date of injury and be reported within 90 days to the California Youth Soccer Association, Inc. of the day of injury. A deductible of $250 will apply to each covered accident. Claims will be paid on usual and customary basis.

B. What is not covered? Notable exclusions under the accident policy are: self inflicted injuries; illness; hernia; and pre-existing conditions; charges which the covered person would not have to pay if he or she did not have insurance; travel in or upon any two or three wheeled motor vehicle, or any off-road motorized vehicle or snowmobile not requiring licensing as a motor vehicle; that part of medical expense payable by any automobile insurance policy without regard to fault; practice or play in any intercollegiate sports activity; eyeglasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, or examinations or prescriptions therefore; any loss which is covered by State or Federal worker's compensation, employer's liability, or occupational disease law; dental care or treatment other than care of sound, natural teeth and gum; and intoxication.

III. HOW TO FILE AN ACCIDENT CLAIM:

In the event of an injury requiring medical treatment, you should:

A. Obtain a CYSA Case Report from the CYSA State Office or your League. You can also obtain it from our website http://www.cysanorth.org/ under Insurance, or in the back of the CYSA Team Manual. Have your Coach, Asst. Coach, or Team Manager complete the form, and submit it to your League for approval, prior to submitting it to the CYSA State Office.

B. CYSA will then send out a claim form (proof of loss) to the parent or guardian of the injured claimant.

C. Parent or guardian will need to complete the Claim Form and include copies of all itemized bills. The portion marked "To be completed by policyholder/administrator" must be completed by CYSA State Office.

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California Youth Soccer Association, Inc. And Its Registered Member Leagues, Clubs and Teams 1040 Serpentine Lane, Suite 201 Pleasanton, CA 94566 September 1, 2011 to September 1, 2012 $2,000,000 $6,000,000 Included Above $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $6,000,000 $ 100,000 $ 5,000 $ 0

Per Occurrence Aggregate Per Team Participantsʼ Legal Liability Products/Completed Operations Aggregate Personal Injury/ Advertising Injury Limit Sexual Abuse Liability Limit - Per Occurrence Sexual Abuse Liability Limit Aggregate Hired/non-owned Auto Liability (official business of Association Only) Hired/non-owned Auto Liability Aggregate Fire Legal Liability Medical Expense (to non-Participants) Deductible

D. For a Certificate of Liability Insurance, please fill out form 8000 (Request for Named Certificate of Liability Insurance Form). Please follow the directions on the bottom portion of the form.

V. GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION:

A. Plan Administrator: Bollinger Inc. 101 JFK Parkway Short Hills, NJ 07078 Toll Free 1-800-350-8005 • Fax: 973-921-2876 • www.bollingersoccer.com B. License:

Bollingerʼs California License #: 0274666

This summary is intended as a brief description of coverage offered under this policy. For a full description of the policy coverage, conditions and exclusions, please refer to the actual policy.

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Information

2011-2012 Insurance Summary for the California Youth Soccer Association, Inc.

(subject to change - see www.cysanorth.org for the most current information) I.

1040 Serpentine Lane, Suite 201, Pleasanton, CA 94566 • 925-426-5437 Ext. 10 • Fax 925-426-9473 www.cysanorth.org • email: dalvarez@cysanorth.org

ACCIDENT INSURANCE PROGRAM GENERAL INFORMATION:

II. ACCIDENT POLICY BENEFITS: A. Limits:

Accident Medical/Dental Maximum: Accidental Death & Dismemberment: Deductible per claim: Physical Therapy/Chiropractic Benefit: Benefit period: Full Excess Coverage*

$300,000 $ 5,000 $ 250 $2,000/$50 Maximum per visit 156 weeks from date of injury

California Youth Soccer Association, Inc. ATTN: Insurance Claims 1040 Serpentine Lane, Suite 201 Pleasanton, CA 94566 (925) 426-5437 Ext. 10

CYSA will verify the information and forward the claims onto Bollinger, the plan administrator, for processing and payment.

IV. SUMMARY OF LIABILITY COVERAGES: A. Insured:

B. Effective:

C. Liability Limits:

III. HOW TO FILE AN ACCIDENT CLAIM:

In the event of an injury requiring medical treatment, you should:

B. CYSA will then send out a claim form (proof of loss) to the parent or guardian of the injured claimant.

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D. For a Certificate of Liability Insurance, please fill out form 8000 (Request for Named Certificate of Liability Insurance Form). Please follow the directions on the bottom portion of the form.

V. GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION:

A. Plan Administrator: Bollinger Inc. 101 JFK Parkway Short Hills, NJ 07078 Toll Free 1-800-350-8005 • Fax: 973-921-2876 • www.bollingersoccer.com B. License:

Bollingerʼs California License #: 0274666

This summary is intended as a brief description of coverage offered under this policy. For a full description of the policy coverage, conditions and exclusions, please refer to the actual policy.

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Section 2: CONSTITUTION, BYLAWS, GENERAL PROCEDURES, SPECIFIC RULES AND PIMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S

Constitution, Bylaws, General Procedures Specific Rules and PIMs

CONSTITUTION 1:01 Name 1:02 Purpose 1:03 Affiliation 1:04 Boundaries and Territories 1:05 Membership 1:06 Authorities 1:07 Annual Meeting 1:08 Changes 1:09 Special Membership Meeting 1:10 Rules of Order 1:11 Colors 1:12 Dissolution BYLAWS 2:01 Board of Directors 2:02 Meetings 2:03 Quorum 2:04 Executive Committee 2:05 Standing Committee 2:06 District Commissioners 2:07 Financial Responsibility 2:08 Sexual and Physical Abuse 2:09 Liability Protection 2:10 Seasonal Year

GENERAL PROCEDURES 3:01 Authorities and Responsibilities 3:02 Registration Procedures 3:03 Limit Definition 3:04 Senior Trial Games 3:05 Playing with Professional Players 3:06 Protest and Appeals Procedure 3:07 Insurance

SPECIFIC RULES 4:01 Authorities and Responsibilities 4:02 Cup Competition Procedures 4:03 Olympic Development Team Procedures 4:04 Player Transfer, Release and Roster Limit 4:05 Disciplinary Rulings 4:06 Protests and Appeals 4:07 Alcoholic Beverage Prohibition

POLICY INTERPRETATION MEMORANDA (PIMs) 76-1 Teams Playing in More Than One League 77-5 District Registrars 78-1 Definition of Terms 78-3 Teams Playing League Play Out of Their District of Residence 78-4 Practice Between Youth Teams and Senior Teams 79-2 Sub-District Within a District 79-3 District Administration Board 83-2 Host Leagues 88-3 Shin Guards 89-1 District League Administration 90-1 Youth Playing Senior 90-3 Dissemination of Information 91-1 Submission of Committee Reports 91-2 Notification of All Meetings of This Association 93-1 League Affiliations 95-1 Fill-In Teams 98-1 Uniform/Equipment Policy for State Events 01-1 Olympic Development Program Coaches, Trainers, and State Administrators 02-1 Participation In CYSA Sanctioned Tournaments and Events 02-2 Unauthorized Use of CYSA and Affiliates Proprietary Rights and Property 03-2 Required Soccer Programs To Be Offered By Each League 04-1 Player Equipment 05-1 Certificates of Insurance 08-1 CYSA Programs Participation Requirements 08-2 Date For District Commissioner Voting Registration 08-3 Protests, Appeals and Discipline 09-2 Team Classification and Modification 09-3 Guest Player Policy 09-4 Eligibility Requirements for CYSA Membership Benefits 10-1 Registration 10-2 Game Times and Ball Specifications (Outdoor Only) 10-3 Rules of Play 10-4 Send Off Procedure 11-1 Team Travel

In the interest of attempting to make the CYSA Constitution and Bylaws more user-friendly, we have added references to Policy Interpretation Memos (PIMS) that appear at the end of the document and represent interpretations of portions of the document. The references are for convenience only and do not constitute an amendment to or modification of the document. The cross-referencing of a PIM to a portion of the document does not mean that it is the only part of the document to which the PIM applies. Similarly, the fact that a PIM is not cross-referenced to a section does not mean that it does not apply to that section.

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Constitution, Bylaws, General Procedures Specific Rules and PIMs

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Constitution

2011/2012 California Youth Soccer Association Constitution

1:01 NAME

1:01:01 This Association shall be known as the California Youth Soccer Association, Incorporated, also referred to as “CYSA“. This Association is a tax-exempt organization under the laws of the United States, and shall maintain its tax-exempt status.

1:02 PURPOSE

1:02:01 The purpose of this Association shall be to develop, promote and administer the games of outdoor and indoor soccer, among youth (boys and girls under nineteen years of age) within the northern California territory for the benefit and development of all youth as young men and women as the higher and greater purpose of youth soccer and not just as players. 1:02:02 The purpose of all Association members shall be to offer, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin and/or ability, a soccer program to all youth (boys and girls under nineteen years of age) within their geographical area.

1:03 AFFILIATION

1:03:01 This Association shall be an affiliated branch of and comply with the authority of the US Youth Soccer (USYS) and the United States Soccer Federation (USSF). To the extent permissible under applicable law, this constitution and bylaws shall be consistent with USSF, and USYS articles of incorporation and bylaws. To the extent permissible under applicable law, this Association and its members shall abide by USSFʼs and USYSʼs articles of incorporation and bylaws. CYSA will annually register with USSF and USYS players, team officials, and administrators who are registered with CYSA.

1:04 BOUNDARIES AND TERRITORIES

1:04:01 The territory of this Association shall be that area of the state of California, south from the Oregon state line, to a line across the state, formed by the southern boundary line of the following counties: Monterey, Kings, Tulare, and Inyo.

1:04:02 The governing authority of this Association may create geographical sub-divisions, within the territory, which shall be known as “Districts”.

1:04:03 The governing authority of this Association shall sanction or create, geographical sub-divisions, within the districts, which shall be known as “Leagues”. At no time will there be more than one (1) league within the same geographical area, unless they are distinctly designated as outdoor and indoor leagues, except as provided in Article 1:05:02. 1:04:04 District boundaries shall be fixed and/or modified, by the governing authority of this Association, before, but no later than, the first of February of the preceding seasonal year.

1:05 MEMBERSHIP

1:05:01 Membership in this Association shall be by affiliated leagues consisting of sufficient registered players to form a minimum of four (4) teams in three (3) age groups for play within their own league. No indoor team can be counted as an outdoor team and no outdoor team can be counted as an indoor team. No team may apply for membership directly to this Association. Team registration must come through an affiliated league. The recognized administrative bodies, within this Association, are those of designated page 22

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Constitution League Administrations. Participation in the activities of this Association and its affiliated leagues shall be open to any soccer player, coach, trainer, manager, administrator and official, provided such person is not barred from participation by CYSA, affiliated leagues, USSF, or USYS. Please refer to PIMs 78-1 and 93-1 for additional information.

1:05:02 Special membership may be granted to a “District League.” Such membership may be granted only under the following special provisions.

A. Lack of players and/or teams exist within, or in part of, a district to individual leagues and a district league would serve to provide a temporary vehicle of organized play until development allows the establishment of independent leagues. B. Affiliated leagues within a district wish to form a district playing league for inter-league team competition to compliment their own league activities and responsibilities.

1:05:03 All member leagues, their teams and players, shall abide by the Constitution and Bylaws of the California Youth Soccer Association, the United States Youth Soccer and the United States Soccer Federation; all General Procedures and Specific Rules as set forth by the Board of Directors and all applicable rules and regulations of the United States Youth Soccer and the United States Soccer Federation. 1:05:04 Any applicant for membership in this Association, shall submit yearly, with the appropriate fee(s):

A. A properly completed League Affiliation form. In the case of an established league, this affiliation form shall be submitted by the first (1st) of March of the preceding season.

B. Properly completed CYSA Membership Form and a Team Roster, prepared in accordance with the current registration instructions and procedures.

Please refer to PIMs 93-1 and 10-1 for additional information.

1:05:05 Annual fees for players are due and payable, unless otherwise provided for by the Board of Directors, at the time of, but no later than, such playerʼs first team or league practice and/or game. Teams are not considered registered until all of that teamʼs player fees are paid. 1:05:06 All bank checks, drafts and/or money orders submitted to this Association, shall be made payable to the California Youth Soccer Association or to “CYSA.”

1:05:07 All member leagues shall be responsible for governing those persons and their actions associated with their operations. Teams shall abide by the league rules under which they are registered and in which they are playing. 1:05:08 Falsification of records shall be grounds for disbarment from future participation and/or membership in this Association.

Please refer to PIM 08-3 for additional information.

1:05:09 A plea of ignorance to the Constitution, Bylaws, General Procedures, Specific Rules and Policy Interpretation Memoranda of this Association, the United States Youth Soccer and the United States Soccer Federation is not sufficient and violators may expect appropriate action by the Board of Directors of this Association.

1:05:10 Any person found guilty of violating the Constitution, Bylaws, General Procedures, Specific Rules and Policy Interpretation Memoranda of this Association, the United States Youth Soccer and the United States Soccer Federation may be asked to appear before the Board of Directors of this Association in order to explain his/her action. Please refer to PIM 08-3 for additional information.

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1:01 NAME

1:02 PURPOSE

1:03 AFFILIATION

1:04 BOUNDARIES AND TERRITORIES

1:04:02 The governing authority of this Association may create geographical sub-divisions, within the territory, which shall be known as “Districts”.

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1:05:02 Special membership may be granted to a “District League.” Such membership may be granted only under the following special provisions.

A. A properly completed League Affiliation form. In the case of an established league, this affiliation form shall be submitted by the first (1st) of March of the preceding season.

B. Properly completed CYSA Membership Form and a Team Roster, prepared in accordance with the current registration instructions and procedures.

Please refer to PIMs 93-1 and 10-1 for additional information.

Please refer to PIM 08-3 for additional information.

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1:05:11 All non-member teams or leagues who are not part of an organization recognized by the United States Soccer Federation, within the territorial jurisdiction of this Association, shall be deemed as an “Unaffiliated Organization.” Any registered team or affiliated league playing games or “doing business” with an unaffiliated organization, without written consent of the Board of Directors, shall face disciplinary action and/or suspension by the Board of Directors. Teams and individuals not formed under a league affiliated with CYSA may be allowed to participate in CYSA events upon complying with CYSA Board of Director requirements.

1:06:01 This Association shall be governed by its Constitution and Bylaws; any Specific Rules and Procedures adopted by the Board of Directors, and the Rules established by the United States Youth Soccer (USYS) and the United States Soccer Federation (USSF).

A. This Association shall provide annually to the USSF Secretary General: (1) copies of its constitution, bylaws, and governing documents; (2) any changes to its constitution, bylaws, and governing documents within 90 days of their adoption; (3) a report on its activities; and (4) its most currently completed financial statement no later than 90 days of USSFʼs seasonal year. B. Copies of this Associationʼs constitution, bylaws, and governing documents shall, upon reasonable request, be made, available to members. C. This Association will allow USSF, upon reasonable request, to review its basic documents and procedures as may reasonably be required to determine compliance with USSF Constitution and bylaws.

1:06:02 The governing authority of this Association whose powers shall be designated in the Bylaws, shall be vested with the Board of Directors of this Association.

1:06:03 The governing board, hereinafter to be known as the “Board of Directors,” shall be comprised of the District Commissioners plus the Chairman, 1st Vice Chairman, 2nd Vice Chairman, 3rd Vice Chairman, Past Chairman, Secretary, Chief Financial Officer, and other Members-at-Large; but in no case will the Board of Directors exceed twenty-one (21) members.

1:07 ANNUAL MEETING

1:07:01 The CYSA Chairman shall call an Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the members to be held during the month of January, February, March, April or May and, not less than thirty (30) nor more than ninety (90) days before the meeting, shall give written notice of the date, time, place and purpose of the meeting to each affiliated league and each member of the Board of Directors. 1:07:02 The order of Business, at the Annual General Meeting, shall be as follows: A. Call to Order B. Roll Call

C. Credentials Report

D. Introduction of Guests

E. Acceptance of Minutes of the previous AGM

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1. Chairman

2. a) Chief Financial Officer

b) Independent Auditors Report

3. Secretary

1:05:12 Players, near the territorial limits of this Association, may be given permission to affiliate with other recognized Associations as outlined in USSF Rules.

1:06 AUTHORITIES

Reports:

4. Executive Director

5. District Commissioners 6. Committees

G. Unfinished Business

H. Proposals for change to Constitution, Bylaws, and/or General Procedures and Specific Rules I.

New Business

J. Good of the Game K. Adjournment

1:07:03 The Board of Directors will annually recommend to the membership, the procedures, rules and fees required for affiliated leagues, registered teams and/or registered players, for ratification at the Annual General Meeting. Any changes in existing procedures, rules and/or fees, being recommended by the Board of Directors, shall be forwarded, in writing, to all member leagues, at least sixty (60) days prior to the Annual General Meeting.

1:07:04 Each affiliated league shall be entitled to one (1) one vote for every 500 players or fraction thereof that are, on the 60th calendar day before the date of the Annual Meeting, properly registered, including the payment of registration fees, and in good standing with the affiliated league and with CYSA. Voting by proxy shall not be allowed. The Chairman of this Association shall cast a vote only in case of a tie. 1:07:05 A quorum shall consist of any number of members present at the Annual General Meeting.

1:07:06 In the event there are two or more rule change proposals, or resolutions that are to be voted on at the Annual General Meeting of the California Youth Soccer Association that conflict with each other: the rule change proposal that receives the greatest number of “yes” votes shall prevail providing that it receives a two thirds majority of those voting, in the case of resolutions that conflict, the resolution that receives the greatest number of “yes” votes shall prevail, providing that it receives a majority of those voting.

1:08 CHANGES

1:08:01 Any affiliated league, the Board of Directors and any member of the Board of Directors may submit proposed changes to the existing Constitution and Bylaws; Specific Rules and Procedures adopted by the Board of Directors. Proposed changes shall be submitted to the CYSA Office no less than 120 days prior to the AGM.

1:08:02 Amendments to the Constitution, Bylaws, Rules and Procedures of this Association shall be made at the Annual General Meeting of the membership, except in such cases as specified in the Bylaws of the Association, the United States Youth Soccer Association and the United States Soccer Federation. 1:08:03 An amendment shall be deemed adopted by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members attending and voting at the Annual General Meeting.

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1:06:02 The governing authority of this Association whose powers shall be designated in the Bylaws, shall be vested with the Board of Directors of this Association.

1:07 ANNUAL MEETING

C. Credentials Report

D. Introduction of Guests

E. Acceptance of Minutes of the previous AGM

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1. Chairman

2. a) Chief Financial Officer

b) Independent Auditors Report

3. Secretary

1:05:12 Players, near the territorial limits of this Association, may be given permission to affiliate with other recognized Associations as outlined in USSF Rules.

1:06 AUTHORITIES

Reports:

4. Executive Director

5. District Commissioners 6. Committees

G. Unfinished Business

H. Proposals for change to Constitution, Bylaws, and/or General Procedures and Specific Rules I.

New Business

J. Good of the Game K. Adjournment

1:08 CHANGES

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Constitution 1:08:04 Any and all amendments to the Constitution, Bylaws, General Procedures, and Specific Rules of this Association, adopted at the Annual General Meeting, shall become effective at the beginning of the seasonal year immediately following the Annual General Meeting. A. Teams shall be governed by the rules of the seasonal year for which they are registering.

B. Events (games, tournaments, etc.) shall be governed by the rules of the seasonal year for which their participants are registered.

1:09 SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

1:09:01 The Board of Directors may by a two-thirds vote call a special meeting of the members to be held not less than 60 days nor more than 120 days from the date of the call by the Board of Directors. Not less than thirty (30) days nor more than ninety (90) days before the meeting, each affiliated league, each of its registered teams, and each member of the Board of Directors shall be given written notice of the date, time, place and purpose of the meeting. The purpose of the meeting may include proposed changes to the Constitution, Bylaws, General Procedures, and Specific Rules of this Association approved for proposal by a two-thirds vote of the Board of Directors.

1:09:02 Voting at a Special Membership Meeting shall be as specified in section 1:07:04 and a quorum shall be as specified in section 1:07:05. 1:09:03 Proposed changes to the Constitution, Bylaws, General Procedures, and Specific Rules of this Association shall be deemed adopted at a Special Membership Meeting by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of those eligible to vote attending and voting at the Special Membership Meeting. 1:09:04 Changes to the Constitution, Bylaws, General Procedures, and Specific Rules of this Association and any other matter adopted at a Special Membership Meeting shall become effective immediately unless an effective date is specified in the proposal adopted.

1:10 RULES OF ORDER

1:10:01 The rules contained in Robertʼs Rules of Order shall govern this Association in all cases in which they do not conflict with the Constitution, Bylaws, General Procedures and Specific Rules of this Association, the United States Youth Soccer Association and the United States Soccer Federation.

1:11 COLORS

1:11:01 The representative colors of this Association shall be blue and gold.

1:12 DISSOLUTION

1:12:01 Should this Association be dissolved, all assets remaining after payment of all debts shall be turned over to the United States Youth Soccer Association for the express purpose of the development of youth soccer.

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2:01 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Bylaws

The Association shall have a Board of Directors elected through an open and democratic process as described in this Article 2.

2:01:01 The District Commissioners of this Association shall elect an Executive Committee, composed of the CYSA Chairman, 1st Vice Chairman, 2nd Vice Chairman, 3rd Vice Chairman, Secretary and Chief Financial Officer, who shall serve for a period of two (2) years. The Executive Committee shall be elected to staggered terms of office. The Chairman, 2nd Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer shall be elected to take office on the 1st of January of even numbered years. The 1st Vice Chairman, 3rd Vice Chairman and Secretary shall be elected to take office on the 1st of January of odd numbered years. The District Commissioners shall also elect annually among themselves, a District Commissioner Representative, who shall serve on the Executive Committee. The immediate Past Chairman shall hold the position of Chairman until the new Chairman is elected.

A. Chairman – The Chairman shall conduct all meetings of the Board of Directors and shall cast a vote only in the case of a tie. The Chairman shall appoint at the beginning of each season, as appropriate and subject to the approval of the Board of Directors, the Standing Committees and/or the Committee Chairmen, who do not fall under the jurisdiction of the 1st Vice Chairman, 2nd Vice Chairman or 3rd Vice Chairman. Committee Chairmen may be removed for cause before the end of their term by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. The Chairman shall also appoint Membersat-Large, as appropriate and subject to the approval of the Board of Directors, for a one-year period. The Chairman shall also be responsible for such other duties as directed by the Board of Directors. The Chairman shall be deemed the “Lead Chairman” with respect to the Long-Range Planning Committee. B. 1st Vice Chairman – Vice Chairman for Administration and Internal Review - In the absence of the Chairman, the Vice Chairman for Administration and Internal Review shall preside at meetings of the Board of Directors. The Vice Chairman for Administration and Internal Review shall be responsible for the Protest and Appeals Committee, Registration Committee, Rules and Revisions Committee and the Internal Review Committee. The Vice Chairman for Administration and Internal Review shall appoint, as appropriate and subject to approval of the Board of Directors, those Committee Chairmen under his/her jurisdiction. The Committee Chairmanʼs term shall be 2 years and run concurrently with the Vice Chairmanʼs. Committee Chairmen may be removed for cause before the end of their term by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. The Vice Chairman for Administration and Internal Review shall also be responsible for such other duties as directed by the Board of Directors. C. 2nd Vice Chairman – Vice Chairman for Coach and Player Development. In the absence of the Chairman and the 1st Vice Chairman, The Vice Chairman for Coach and Player Development shall preside at meetings of the Board of Directors. The Vice Chairman for Coach and Player Development shall be responsible for the Coaching Committee, Olympic Development Committee, Recreation Committee and the Referee Committee. The Vice Chairman for Coach and Player Development shall appoint as appropriate and subject to the approval of the Board of Directors those Committee Chairmen under his/her jurisdiction. The Committee Chairmanʼs term shall be 2 years and run concurrently with the Vice Chairmanʼs. Committee Chairmen may be removed for cause before the end of their term by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. The Vice Chairman for Coach and Player Development shall also be responsible for such other duties as directed by the Board of Directors.

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B. Events (games, tournaments, etc.) shall be governed by the rules of the seasonal year for which their participants are registered.

1:09 SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

1:10 RULES OF ORDER

1:11 COLORS

1:11:01 The representative colors of this Association shall be blue and gold.

1:12 DISSOLUTION

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The Association shall have a Board of Directors elected through an open and democratic process as described in this Article 2.

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D. 3rd Vice Chairman – Vice Chairman for Competition Programs. In the absence of the Chairman, the Vice Chairman for Administration and Internal Review, and the Vice Chairman for Coach and Player Development, the Vice Chairman for Competition Programs shall preside at meetings of the Board of Directors. The Vice Chairman for Competition Programs shall be responsible for the Association Cup Committee, the Premier Program Committee, the State Cup Committee and the Tournament Committee. The Vice Chairman for Competition Programs shall appoint as appropriate and subject to the approval of the Board of Directors those Committee Chairmen under his/her jurisdiction. The Committee Chairmanʼs term shall be 2 years and run concurrently with the Vice Chairmanʼs. Committee Chairmen may be removed for cause before the end of their term by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. The Vice Chairman for Competition Programs shall also be responsible for such other duties as directed by the Board of Directors.

E. Secretary – The Secretary shall keep an accurate record of all meetings. The Secretary shall be responsible also for the preparation of the annual report. The Secretary shall also be responsible for such other duties as directed by the Board of Directors. F.

Chief Financial Officer – The Chief Financial Officer shall give a receipt for all moneys which shall be deposited in a recognized bank in the name of this Association. All accounts shall be paid by check and shall bear two (2) signatures: The Chief Financial Officer and/or the Chairman, 1st Vice Chairman, 2nd Vice Chairman, 3rd Vice Chairman, Secretary, or Executive Director. The receipt book and vouchers shall be produced when required by the Board of Directors, properly balanced according to the bank book or statement, whichever is up-to-date. The Chief Financial Officer shall be responsible also for the preparing of any and all papers pursuant to the Articles of Incorporation and Tax Exemption status of the Association. The Chief Financial Officer shall be bonded by a reputable bonding agency. In the event the Chief Financial Officer becomes unavailable for fifteen (15) days, the Chairman and one of the other authorized signatures will be required. At no time shall any related parties be the two (2) signatures on a check, regardless of to whom the check is payable. The Chief Financial Officer shall also be responsible for such other duties as directed by the Board of Directors.

G. The District Commissioner Representative shall represent all other District Commissioners whenever and wherever called upon. The District Commissioner Representative shall also be responsible for such other duties as directed by the Board of Directors.

2:01:02 The Board of Directors shall be responsible for and have sole authority for the following:

A. Enforcing and interpreting the Constitution, Bylaws, General Procedures and Specific Rules of this Association, the US Youth Soccer and the United States Soccer Federation. B. Approving registered teams and affiliated leagues.

C. Approving all international youth games with member teams and/or Olympic Development teams. D. Approving any interstate play.

E. Approving the formation and operation of all youth cup games. F.

Shall, from time to time, make temporary rules or regulations for specific cases or occasions not provided for in the Constitution, Bylaws, General Procedures, or Specific Rules, but which are deemed necessary, by the Board of Directors, to carry out the objectives of this Association or to comply with the rules and regulations of the US Youth Soccer and/or the United States Soccer Federation.

G. To review and approve League Constitution and Bylaws and ensure consistency with the CYSA Constitution, Bylaws and General Procedures and Specific Rules.

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2:01:03 The Board of Directors shall have the right and authority to suspend, bar completely or otherwise discipline any player, coach, manager, team assistant, league officer or referee from any member team, league or organization with the proper hearing. Please refer to PIM 08-3 for additional information.

2:01:04 During his/her term of office, a member of the Board of Directors may not hold a position on the board of directors of any affiliated league. Upon accepting the position as a member of the Board of Directors, a league officer shall surrender his/her league office within a period of thirty (30) days.

2:01:05 Any member of the Board of Directors may resign effective upon the date and time specified in a written notice given to the CYSA Chairman. In the event the resignation creates a vacancy on the Executive Committee, the CYSA Chairman shall immediately give written notice to the District Commissioners of the vacancy and of the date, time and place of a meeting of the District Commissioners to be held, not less than thirty (30) nor more than sixty (60) days after the effective date of the resignation, for the purpose of filling the unexpired term of the vacated office.

2:01:06 The Board of Directors shall have by two thirds vote of those members present the authority to remove, with cause, any member of the Board of Directors with the proper hearing. Notice of said hearing shall be given, in writing, at least 14 days prior to the hearing. Cause shall be deemed as not performing oneʼs duties as set forth by the Constitution and Bylaws or being found guilty of conduct that is detrimental to the purpose of this Association. When a position is declared vacant, the Board of Directors shall call for an election of a new member of the Board of Directors within a period of sixty (60) days of said declaration.

2:02 MEETINGS

Please refer to for additional information.

2:02:01 Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held at least six (6) times per year by the call of the Chairman with consent of a majority of the Board of Directors. The agenda for regular meetings shall be as follows: A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N.

Call to Order Roll Call Introduction of CYSA Staff and Guests Minutes Correspondence Chairmanʼs Report Executive Committee Report Chief Financial Officerʼs Report Office Status Report District Commissioner Representative Report Old Business New Business Good of the Game Adjournment

2:02:02 The Board of Directors shall meet whenever the Chairman deems it necessary, or if he/she is instructed to do so by four (4) or more members of the Board of Directors.

2:02:03 The members of this association will be sent an agenda and minutes of all regular meetings of the Board of Directors of this Association. Agendas and minutes may be either mailed or posted on the official CYSA Web Site in a timely manner. 2:02:04 All regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be open to the general membership and reasonable seating shall be provided, in a reasonable space, for every member in attendance.

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2:01:02 The Board of Directors shall be responsible for and have sole authority for the following:

C. Approving all international youth games with member teams and/or Olympic Development teams. D. Approving any interstate play.

E. Approving the formation and operation of all youth cup games. F.

G. To review and approve League Constitution and Bylaws and ensure consistency with the CYSA Constitution, Bylaws and General Procedures and Specific Rules.

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2:02 MEETINGS

Please refer to for additional information.

2:02:02 The Board of Directors shall meet whenever the Chairman deems it necessary, or if he/she is instructed to do so by four (4) or more members of the Board of Directors.

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The Agenda for each regular meeting shall be posted on the CYSA website not later than seven (7) days prior to each meeting date. Ratified meeting minutes must be posted no later than 48 hours after ratification. The meeting shall only go into a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Closed Sessionâ&#x20AC;? under the following circumstances: A. The confidentiality of a minor is at issue

B. The confidentiality of a member during a disciplinary or protest/appeals hearing is at issue (unless said member waives his/her right to confidentiality) C. Issues surrounding pending civil or criminal litigation that prohibits a public discussion of the subject.

2:03 QUORUM

2:03:01 At all meetings of the Board of Directors, fifty percent (50%) of the Board of Directors membership shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

2:04 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

2:04:01 The Executive Committee of this Association shall be composed of the CYSA Chairman, 1st Vice Chairman, Second Vice Chairman, 3rd Vice Chairman, Secretary, Chief Financial Officer, and District Commissioner Representative.

2:04:02 The Executive Committee shall serve between Board of Directors meetings for either emergencies or to dispose of duties bestowed upon the Executive Committee by the Board of Directors. All actions by the Executive Committee must be ratified by the Board of Directors at their next scheduled meeting after such Executive Committee meeting(s).

2:05 STANDING COMMITTEE

2:05:01 The following Standing Committees are hereby established and the Chairman of each committee shall be appointed for a two year term and that terms shall coincide with the appropriate lead Chairman: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

Budget Committee Coaching Committee Long Range Planning Committee Olympic Development Committee Protest and Appeals Committee Recreation Committee Referee Committee Registration and Credentials Committee Rules and Revisions Committee State Cup Committee Tournament Committee Association Cup Committee CYSA Cal Soccer League Committee Field Committee Presidents Cup Committee

2:06:03 Each affiliated league shall have one vote for every five hundred (500) duly registered players or fraction thereof, for voting powers for the purpose of the election or removal of their own District Commissioner. Please refer to for additional information.

2:06:04 The District Commissioner shall be elected in alternate years, so that there shall be, at no time, a completely newly elected Board of Directors: even numbered districts (e.g., Districts 2,4,6,8 and 10) shall elect their District Commissioner to take office in even-numbered years and odd-numbered districts (e.g., Districts 1,3,5,7 and 9) shall elect their District Commissioners to take office in odd-numbered years. 2:06:05 Elections of District Commissioners shall be held at least sixty (60) days prior to the end of the calendar year. For extenuating circumstances, this period may be reduced to 30 days by the Board of Directors. The term of office shall commence upon the official resignation of the previous District Commissioner but no later than January 1 of the next calendar year.

2:06:06 The District Commissioner shall represent his/her district to CYSA and he/she shall have direct authority over his/her district as prescribed by the Bylaws of this Association:

A. Within any district, the District Commissioner may designate assistants to aid him/her in the performance of his/her duties.

B. A District Commissioner shall designate a representative from his/her district to represent him/her at all meetings of the Board of Directors of this Association in the event of the District Commissioner not being able to attend the meeting. It shall be the duty of the Commissioner to prepare the individual taking his/her place at the meeting with all information pertaining to the meeting that has been sent to the Commissioner in advance of the meeting.

C. The District Commissioner shall submit a list of his/her assistants, to the office of this Association, for inclusion in the association directory.

2:06:07 The duties of the District Commissioners shall include the following:

A. He/she shall be thoroughly familiar with the Constitution, Bylaws, General Procedures and Specific Rules of CYSA and the insurance programs for youth soccer, so as to be in a position to interpret same. Where there is doubt in his/her mind, a ruling should be obtained from the Chairman of this Association.

B. Report in writing to the Chairman concerning progress, etc., in his/her area prior to the Annual General Meeting. C. Be present at all meetings of this Association, unless otherwise excused.

D. Be present at the Annual General Meeting of all leagues within his/her area, to advise, when requested, on the procedures for the election of league officers and the proper procedures for the administration of league business.

E. Keep a record of leagues within his/her district to see that all teams and players will and are able to be properly registered within such leagues or any neighboring league and/or district (under Section 3:07:02) if special circumstances should so warrant.

2:06 DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS

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2:03 QUORUM

2:03:01 At all meetings of the Board of Directors, fifty percent (50%) of the Board of Directors membership shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

2:04 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

2:05 STANDING COMMITTEE

2:06:06 The District Commissioner shall represent his/her district to CYSA and he/she shall have direct authority over his/her district as prescribed by the Bylaws of this Association:

A. Within any district, the District Commissioner may designate assistants to aid him/her in the performance of his/her duties.

C. The District Commissioner shall submit a list of his/her assistants, to the office of this Association, for inclusion in the association directory.

2:06:07 The duties of the District Commissioners shall include the following:

B. Report in writing to the Chairman concerning progress, etc., in his/her area prior to the Annual General Meeting. C. Be present at all meetings of this Association, unless otherwise excused.

2:06 DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS

2:06:02 A league is entitled to vote for a District Commissioner based on its status as an affiliated league for the current seasonal year.

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General Procedures

G. Keep a record of youth registration forms within his/her district to see that all players are properly registered on CYSA Youth Registration forms and check proof of players birth dates by birth certificates, if needed.

H. Supervise and appoint persons to handle cup games, Olympic Development games and interdistrict competitions in his/her area. Attend, or appoint a representative to attend games and see that the requirements are being fully met. I.

Supervise public relations in his/her area.

J. Promote adult interest in the youth soccer program and recruit desirable persons to assist in the development of the game.

Please refer to PIMs 79-2, 79-3, and 89-1 for additional information.

2:06:08 Twenty-five (25) percent of the affiliated leagues within a district may request a hearing for the removal of their District Commissioner. A District Commissioner may be removed for cause by a majority vote of the eligible voting members of the district present. Notice of said hearing shall be given in writing at least 14 days prior to the hearing. Cause shall be deemed as not performing oneʼs duties as set forth by the Constitution and Bylaws.

2:06:09 When a District Commissionerʼs position is declared vacant, the Board of Directors shall call for an election of a new District Commissioner within a period of sixty (60) days of said declaration. If such election is not held, the Executive Committee of this Association, with confirmation by the Board of Directors, shall appoint a District Commissioner for said vacancy. The newly elected or appointed District Commissioner shall serve out the remainder of the unexpired term of office of the District Commissioner who has left office.

2:07 FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

2:07:01 This Association shall not assume, nor be liable for, the debts and/or the financial responsibilities, either implied or incurred, of any player, coach, manager, team assistant, league official, or referee from any member team, league, or organization.

2:07:02 The Audit Committee will be established during the new business session of the Annual General Meeting. This committee is to be comprised of two members from within the ranks of District Commissioners and two members from two separate duly affiliated leagues. No member of the audit committee can serve more than two consecutive years. The Audit Committee is to meet no less than four (4) times per year. The committee shall be directed by the Board of Directors of this Association to review the finances of the various state run programs (State Cup, Association Cup, Premier, etc.). The committee shall review the revenues and expenses of the designated program(s) watching for mismanagement, more fiscally sound ways of doing business and overall feasibility of the program.

2:08 SEXUAL AND PHYSICAL ABUSE

2:08:01 This Association opposes sexual and physical abuse. To the extent permissible under applicable law, the Board of Directors and members shall adopt procedures consistent with this policy consistent with criteria established by USSF.

2:09 LIABILITY PROTECTION

2:09:01 All officers of this Association and officials of member teams and leagues shall be covered against personal liability claims by the California Youth Soccer Association for performing acts and duties directly related to the work of this Association.

2:10 SEASONAL YEAR

General Procedures

3:01 AUTHORITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

3:01:01 The rules contained herein shall govern members of this Association in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with the Constitution and Bylaws of this Association, the US Youth Soccer (USYS) and the United States Soccer Federation (USSF). All competition shall be governed by the rules stated herein unless the rules of a specific competition determine otherwise. Rules of play, except as provided by US Youth Soccer (USYS) and its affiliates, the FIFA “Laws of the Game” shall apply to any and all competitions sponsored by the Association. 3:01:02 Districts and Leagues may deem fit to include rules and regulations more stringent than those included herein, but in no case may rules and regulations be less stringent. Districts and Leagues must submit their rules and regulations for review and approval by the Board of Directors of this Association.

3:01:03 Each team shall be responsible for the conduct of its players, coach, manager, team assistants and parents and it is the responsibility of each team to ensure that its actions, on or off the field, do not bring disrespect upon this Association. Each league shall be responsible for the conduct of those persons associated with its operations and it is the responsibility of each league to ensure that its actions do not bring disrespect upon this Association.

3:02 REGISTRATION PROCEDURES

Please refer to PIM 10-1 for additional information.

3:02:01 All players, team officials, and administrators shall annually register with CYSA and timely pay all dues and fees.

3:02:02 Any player may register with any affiliated League in any District within this Association without restriction by the CYSA Board of Directors, its members, its program administrators, its Districts, or its affiliated leagues. This section does not change the right and authority of leagues to, among other things, establish the rules governing the players, team officials, and teams registered with the league, including the right and authority of leagues not to accept any person as a team official or any player the league chooses not to accept.

3:02:03 The rostering of a player to a CYSA team binds the player to that team for the seasonal year unless the player is granted a transfer or a release.

3:02:04 Each member league shall be responsible for ensuring proper registration of the players, team officials (i.e.: coach, assistant coach, team manager, and team official, etc.) and teams, proper accounting of fiscal transactions and accurate reporting to the District Commissioner and/or his/her appointed District Assistant within the time frames that have been set by CYSA. 3:02:05 This Association shall have first call on all players registered with the Association.

3:02:06 Each team official (i.e., coach, assistant coach, team manager and team official) shall be registered with this Association and have a proper US Youth Soccer Membership Pass.

All team officials (i.e., coach, assistant coach, team manager, team official and trainers shall have completed the proper and current CYSA Team Official Registration and Risk Management Disclosure Form. Please refer to PIM 10-1 for additional information.

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Supervise public relations in his/her area.

J. Promote adult interest in the youth soccer program and recruit desirable persons to assist in the development of the game.

Please refer to PIMs 79-2, 79-3, and 89-1 for additional information.

2:07 FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

2:08 SEXUAL AND PHYSICAL ABUSE

2:09 LIABILITY PROTECTION

2:10 SEASONAL YEAR

General Procedures

3:01 AUTHORITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

3:02 REGISTRATION PROCEDURES

Please refer to PIM 10-1 for additional information.

3:02:01 All players, team officials, and administrators shall annually register with CYSA and timely pay all dues and fees.

3:02:03 The rostering of a player to a CYSA team binds the player to that team for the seasonal year unless the player is granted a transfer or a release.

3:02:06 Each team official (i.e., coach, assistant coach, team manager and team official) shall be registered with this Association and have a proper US Youth Soccer Membership Pass.

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3:03 LIMIT DEFINITION

3:03:01 The term “youth” as applied to the Constitution, Bylaws, General Procedures and Specific Rules of this Association, the US Youth Soccer (USYS), and the United States Soccer Federation (USSF), shall mean a youth player who has not reached the age of nineteen (19) years prior to August 1st immediately preceding the start of any seasonal year in which they apply for registration.

3:03:02 All leagues, unless otherwise sanctioned by the Board of Directors of this Association, shall divide play among teams of equal age groupings: Leagues may set up their teams in age groups that are beneficial for their own program (single age groups, multi-age groups, etc.) The teams when registered will be registered by the proper grouping determined by the birthdate of the oldest player on the team. Teams will enter competition, playing in their proper age group as registered or higher. Please refer to PIM 10-1 for additional information.

3:04 SENIOR TRIAL GAMES

3:04:01 A youth player will be permitted to play an unlimited number of senior games without losing his/her youth eligibility. The youth player must obtain permission from his/her youth coach or other authorized team official. The coach or authorized team official shall, in writing or by form, request eligibility clearance from this Association. The youth coach or other authorized team official must, in writing, or by form, request permission from the California Soccer Association-North (senior board). When the above clearance and permissions have been granted, the California Soccer Association-North has sole discretion in permitting a youth player to play senior games and will be responsible for establishing the procedure under which this will be implemented. Please refer to PIM 78-4 and PIM 90-1 for additional information.

3:04:02 Any youth playing for a senior club without the approval of the Board of Directors of this Association shall be declared ineligible for youth games. Any youth team using such ineligible player shall forfeit all games in which that player took part by a score of 1-0.

3:05 PLAYING WITH PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS

3:05:01 Any player signing a “Letter of Intent,” a professional contract or playing with a professional team, without the permission of the Board of Directors of this Association, shall be declared a professional player and shall lose all privileges of youth amateur status. 3:05:02 The Board of Directors of this Association may grant youth amateur player permission to play in benefit or exhibition games only, where professional players are involved. Permission must be requested in writing. 3:05:03 A player who has signed a “Letter of Intent,” a contract, or played in any game where professional players are involved without prior permission of the Board of Directors of the Association, will not be permitted to be reinstated to youth amateur status.

3:06 PROTEST AND APPEALS PROCEDURE

3:06:01 In the matter of protests and appeals, no person(s) associated with the operations of this Association at any level (team, league, district, or state) may invoke the aid of the courts of any state or of the United States without first exhausting all available remedies within CYSA/USYS/USSF, including a final appeal to the USSF Council at the Annual General Meeting.

3:06:02 For violation of 3:06:01, the offending party(ies) shall be subject to the sanctions of suspension and fines, and shall be liable to CYSA/USYS/USSF for all expenses incurred by CYSA/USYS/USSF in defending each court action, including but not limited to the following:

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A. Court costs

B. Attorney fees

C. Reasonable compensation for time spent by CYSA/USYS/USSF officers and employees in responding to and defending against allegations in the action, including responses to discovery and court appearances. D. Expenses

E. Expenses for holding special CYSA/USYS/USSF meetings necessitated by the court action.

3:06:03 Only violations of the Constitution, Bylaws, General Procedures and Specific Rules of this Association, the US Youth Soccer (USYS) and the United States Soccer Federation (USSF), including the right of individuals to participate and compete, misapplication of the “Laws of the Game” for outdoor soccer and the “Official Indoor Soccer Rules” for indoor soccer, or violations of league rules and regulations, provided the latter are within the framework of the constitution, Bylaws, General Procedures, and Specific Rules of this Association, the US Youth Soccer (USYS) and the United States Soccer Federation (USSF), shall be proper subjects to be considered for action. 3:06:04 In all league matters, the league management within each district shall provide procedures for protests and the hearing of an appeal. Within those procedures all parties to the appeal shall be given written notification at least seven (7) days prior to the hearing and not until that procedure has been completed and an adverse decision rendered on the matter in question, will it be forwarded to the Protest and Appeals Committee of this Association. Upon rendering a decision the league shall forward a copy of its evidence, findings and decision to the office of this Association for future reference. All pertinent data must be forwarded within fourteen (14) days of the league decision. 3:06:05 Should any person, team, or league desire to appeal any adverse decision; communication shall be from the league to the District Commissioner; from the District Commissioner to the CYSA Protest and Appeals Committee; from the CYSA Protest and Appeals Committee to the next higher level.

3:06:06 Should any hearing body choose not to hear a protest or appeal, that body may, if they desire, refer the matter directly to the next higher authority.

3:06:07 Upon receipt of any adverse decision, appeal may be made to the next higher authority including an appeal to a validly constituted Appeals Panel of USSF that has jurisdiction to approve, modify or reverse the matter. Please refer to PIM 08-3 for additional information.

3:06:08

A. Protest and appeals are to be in writing and describe in detail the grounds for the appeal. Protests and appeals will be sent to the appropriate league/District Commissioner/CYSA, depending on the level the appeal is being directed, and shall be postmarked within seventy-two (72) hours (Sundays and holidays excluded) following receipt of league/district disciplinary decision being protested or appealed. The proper fee must be enclosed.

B. The protest or appeal sent to CYSA shall include all supporting documentation. Documentation must include the CYSA Notice of Appeal and copies of all previous decisions in the matter. The appealing party will follow the instructions for appeal/protest submission outlined on the CYSA Notice of Appeal. C. The protest or appeal fee shall be established at two hundred dollars ($200.00) for items arising before the Protest and Appeals Committee.

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3:03 LIMIT DEFINITION

3:04 SENIOR TRIAL GAMES

3:05 PLAYING WITH PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS

3:06 PROTEST AND APPEALS PROCEDURE

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A. Court costs

B. Attorney fees

E. Expenses for holding special CYSA/USYS/USSF meetings necessitated by the court action.

3:06:06 Should any hearing body choose not to hear a protest or appeal, that body may, if they desire, refer the matter directly to the next higher authority.

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3:07 INSURANCE

3:07:01 All injuries, to be claimed against the medical insurance program, shall be completely reported on the proper insurance claim form. This form shall be obtainable through the CYSA office.

3:07:02 All completed reports on injuries shall be submitted to this AssociationĘźs office within thirty (30) days of the injury.

3:07:03 The Association shall, upon written request, provide member leagues with a copy of the liability and medical insurance policies covering players, coaches, managers, and league board members. 3:07:04 Insurance coverage will be in effect for a newly registered player upon the payment of registration fees to the league. A player that has been registered the previous year has insurance coverage in effect until September 1 of the following year. All players must be properly registered with their respective leagues before insurance coverage is valid for any type of tryouts.

3:07:05 All team coaches, managers and assistant coaches are automatically covered with liability insurance and medical insurance. It is necessary that these persons submit the proper registration forms to the CYSA Registrar for entry to the computer listing. The medical coverage is valid only when these persons are acting in the capacity of a team coach, manager or assistant coach.

Specific Rules

4:01 AUTHORITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Please refer to PIMs 76-1, 77-5, 78-3, 89-1, 94-1, 95-1, 98-1, 08-3, 09-3, AND 10-1 for additional information.

4:01:01 In addition to the General Procedures, the following Specific Rules shall apply to Cup games, tournament games, inter-district competition, Olympic Development and international games. Additionally, these rules shall apply to playing leagues involving teams from more than one league. 4:01:02 The authority for approval and/or operational control, including dates and times of games which are to be played for these competitions, when played or sponsored by registered teams or affiliated leagues, shall be vested with the Board of Directors of this Association. Approved games of this type shall take precedence over all league games. 4:01:03 The entrance fees and procedures for these competitions shall be established and/or approved by the Board of Directors of this Association.

4:01:04 These competitions will be open to all youth teams registered with this Association. A team entering these competitions shall have played in the current seasonal year as a team and be a member of a recognized league of this Association.

4:02 CUP COMPETITION PROCEDURES

4:02:01 In Cup competition, specific rules and regulations will be adopted by the Board of Directors of this Association. In those cases, the specific cup rules shall be published along with the Constitution, Bylaws, General Procedures, Specific Rules and PIMs. Please refer to PIM 98-1 for additional information.

4:03 OLYMPIC DEVELOPMENT TEAM PROCEDURES

4:03:01 The formation of District and/or State Olympic Development teams shall be vested with the Board of Directors of this Association; the Board of Directors may delegate this authority at its discretion.

4:04 PLAYER TRANSFER, RELEASE AND ROSTER LIMIT

Please refer to for additional information.

4:04:01 Players must register according to procedures in 3:02. Once a player is listed on a CYSA Team Registration form, that player is bound to that team for the entire seasonal year, except as modified by the following sub-paragraphs: A. A team shall be limited to the number of transfers allowed by the CYSA Board of Directors for each seasonal year. A transfer means the movement of a currently - or previously rostered â&#x20AC;&#x201C; US Youth Soccer player onto another roster, or a player who returns to the same roster within the current seasonal year. The movement of a currently rostered player off of a roster shall not be a transfer. Neither this section nor any other provision of the Constitution and Bylaws, Procedures, Rules and Policy Interpretation Memoranda shall be interpreted or otherwise construed to make the movement of a currently rostered player off a team a transfer.

B. A player may be released from a team by the coach only if the player is unable to play for one of the following reasons: 1. The player has violated US Youth Soccer, CYSA or League rules. 2. The player has moved beyond a reasonable distance.

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3:07 INSURANCE

3:07:01 All injuries, to be claimed against the medical insurance program, shall be completely reported on the proper insurance claim form. This form shall be obtainable through the CYSA office.

3:07:02 All completed reports on injuries shall be submitted to this AssociationĘźs office within thirty (30) days of the injury.

Specific Rules

4:01 AUTHORITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Please refer to PIMs 76-1, 77-5, 78-3, 89-1, 94-1, 95-1, 98-1, 08-3, 09-3, AND 10-1 for additional information.

4:02 CUP COMPETITION PROCEDURES

4:03 OLYMPIC DEVELOPMENT TEAM PROCEDURES

4:04 PLAYER TRANSFER, RELEASE AND ROSTER LIMIT

Please refer to for additional information.

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3. The player is injured in such a manner that the player will not be able to participate for the remainder of the seasonal year.

4. Dissolution of teams. A dissolved team can be defined as a team which has been registered and has been playing but ceases to exist before less than one-half (1/2) of their league season has been played. Please refer to PIM 10-1 for additional information.

C. A player may voluntarily request to be released from a team.

D. A player, upon reaching their eighteenth birthday will not require a parent/guardian approval for transfer or release. To effect the release, the coach must complete and sign a CYSA Player Release form.

4:04:02 All requests for transfer shall be submitted to the District Commissioner, in writing, with the appropriate fees, on the proper forms, stating the reason for the request and subject to the following conditions: A. Signature of both coaches of the involved teams

B. Signature of parent or guardian if player is under eighteen (18) years of age. or the signature of the player if eighteen (18) years of age or older.

4:04:03 Any team which, through its responsible officials, officers, or representatives, attempts to induce a registered player of any team under the jurisdiction of this Association to leave his/her team before the end of the current seasonal year shall be deemed to have committed an offense for poaching and shall be dealt with by the Board of Directors of this Association.

4:04:04 Any team entering State Cup competition that leads to Regional/National Youth Challenge Cup play must abide by US Youth Soccer Team Eligibility and Player Eligibility rules.

B. Foul and abusive language:

1. Examples include, but are not necessarily limited to, words uttered in frustration and, in the refereeʼs opinion, loud enough to be heard outside the field of play. All age groups - Suspend for a minimum of one (1) game.

2. Examples include, but are not necessarily limited to, words or actions directed towards any person. All age groups - Suspend for a minimum of two (2) games.

C. Second cautionable offense after having received a caution: All age groups - Suspend for a minimum of one (1) game.

D. Violent conduct:

1. Examples include, but are not necessarily limited to, spitting, or other unseemly act, on or at another person; striking or attempting to strike another player, team official or spectator; unlawfully entering the field of play during an altercation. All age groups - Suspend for a minimum of two (2) games.

2. Pushing in an act of aggression, striking or attempting to strike a referee, linesperson [assistant referee] or fourth official.

All age groups - Suspend for a minimum of one (1) year and review by the Board of Directors regarding further disciplinary action.

Please refer to PIM 08-3 and 10-4 for additional information.

4:05 DISCIPLINARY RULINGS

4:05:03 Any player, substitute or team official who refuse the refereeʼs request for their name, or gives a false name, while the referee is gathering data to report an infringement of the “Laws of the Game” involving them, shall have one game added to the suspension that would normally be levied by the Disciplinary Committee.

4:05:02 When sent off the field of play and shown the red card for infringement of the “Laws of the Game”, players and substitutes shall be disciplined by further games suspension as follows:

4:05:05 In specific situations, the Disciplinary Committee may place an individual on probation, in addition to the suspension, for a period of time not to exceed the length of the suspension. The probationary period is to be served immediately following the suspension period and is intended to monitor an individualʼs degree of reformation. Should an individual on probation be sent off the field of play and shown the red card during the probationary period, the original suspension and probation shall be re-applied and no appeal will be heard.

Please refer to PIM 08-3 for additional information.

4:05:01 The Disciplinary Committee shall act on all disciplinary matters and shall have discretionary powers in determining disciplinary action applied to team personnel and players. Game suspensions listed below are to be regarded as minimums for the charged offenses, depending on the findings of the Disciplinary Committee. Penalties may be increased according to the gravity of the infringements, and the reasons for such increases in penalties shall be documented on the Send-Off Report or on an accompanying document by the Disciplinary Committee. Only penalties above the recommended CYSA minimums may be appealed. A. Serious foul play:

1. Examples include, but are not necessarily limited to, intentionally impeding an opponent denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity; denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity by handling the ball. All age groups - Suspend for a minimum of one (1) game.

2. Examples include, but are not necessarily limited to, tripping, holding, unlawfully charging or pushing an opponent denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity; intentionally tripping, holding, pushing; unlawfully charging or tackling an opponent from behind or charging in a dangerous and violent manner. All age groups - Suspend for a minimum of two (2) games.

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4:05:04 Disciplinary actions listed above are to be regarded as minimum game suspensions, depending on the findings of the Disciplinary Committee. The Disciplinary Committee has discretionary powers to increase penalties befitting the infractions.

4:05:06 Coaches and assistant coaches sent off the field of play for infringement of the “Laws of the Game” shall have two (2) games added to the suspension that would normally be levied against a player for a similar infringement.

4:05:07 Any player ejected (sent off) from a game shall remain on the sidelines with his or her team and not leave the area without the permission of a team official. Any team official ejected (sent off) from a game shall leave the vicinity of the field of play and the area in which the game is being played. In the event that a team official is ejected (sent off) and there is no other team official properly registered to that team present, the game shall be terminated. Please refer to PIM 08-3 for additional information.

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3. The player is injured in such a manner that the player will not be able to participate for the remainder of the seasonal year.

C. A player may voluntarily request to be released from a team.

B. Signature of parent or guardian if player is under eighteen (18) years of age. or the signature of the player if eighteen (18) years of age or older.

4:04:04 Any team entering State Cup competition that leads to Regional/National Youth Challenge Cup play must abide by US Youth Soccer Team Eligibility and Player Eligibility rules.

B. Foul and abusive language:

2. Examples include, but are not necessarily limited to, words or actions directed towards any person. All age groups - Suspend for a minimum of two (2) games.

C. Second cautionable offense after having received a caution: All age groups - Suspend for a minimum of one (1) game.

D. Violent conduct:

2. Pushing in an act of aggression, striking or attempting to strike a referee, linesperson [assistant referee] or fourth official.

All age groups - Suspend for a minimum of one (1) year and review by the Board of Directors regarding further disciplinary action.

Please refer to PIM 08-3 and 10-4 for additional information.

4:05 DISCIPLINARY RULINGS

4:05:02 When sent off the field of play and shown the red card for infringement of the “Laws of the Game”, players and substitutes shall be disciplined by further games suspension as follows:

Please refer to PIM 08-3 for additional information.

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Policy Interpretation Memoranda

4:06 PROTESTS AND APPEALS

4:06:01 The Protest and Appeals Committee, or this Association, shall deal with all protests or appeals arising out of any Olympic Development, and/or International Youth game.

4:06:02 Any protest or appeal arising out of any Cup, Tournament, or Inter-District game shall first be determined by the Protest and Appeals Committee as prescribed by that competition始s rules. In the event of an adverse decision, that party may then file their protest or appeal with the Protest and Appeals Committee of this Association per 4:06:03. 4:06:03 The protest or appeal shall be in writing (typed or printed) and mailed to the CYSA office (unless specified otherwise in competition directives) and shall be accompanied with the fee of two hundred dollars ($200.00). Such protest and appeals shall be postmarked within seventy-two (72) hours of competition being protested (excluding Sundays and holidays). 4:06:04 The decision of the Protest and Appeals Committee of this Association, concerning any protest or appeal, will be mailed to the person or persons initiating said protest or appeal as outlined in Section 3:06 of the CYSA General Procedure.

4:07 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PROHIBITION

4:07:01 The use and/or consumption of any alcoholic beverages or controlled substances, immediately before, during or immediately after the playing of any youth soccer game, is expressly prohibited.

4:07:02 Any player, team official, league official, or any other member of this Association, who violates this prohibition, shall be subject to disciplinary action and/or suspension by the Board of Directors of this Association. Please refer to PIM 08-3 for additional information.

Policy Interpretation Memoranda (PIMs)

PIM 76-1 (Rev. 09/1990) TEAMS PLAYING IN MORE THAN ONE LEAGUE

A team is registered with only one league but may play in more than one league at the same time or different times during the season. It is necessary, however, that the home league concurs with the team始s request to play in more than the home league. Permission must be obtained from the league of registration in order for the team to play in another league. The non-home league should check with the league of registration for concurrence. The non-home league may charge an administration fee to the outside teams if they feel it is needed. Inter-District league play may be held with written agreement of both District Commissioners involved. PIM 77-5 (Rev. 04/1996) DISTRICT REGISTRARS

The signature of a District Registrar will be accepted in the place of the District Commissioner on those registration materials delegated by that District Commissioner. These signed documents will be considered legal for all state competition. This policy is based on the grounds that the District Registrar is an extension of the District Commissioner in the area of registration. PIM 78-1 (Rev. 05/2009) DEFINITION OF TERMS

Team: A group of seven (7) or more, not to exceed eighteen (18) soccer players of a specified CYSA age group, properly registered with a CYSA affiliated league and under the guidance of one or more coaches, so organized for the purpose of playing soccer in a CYSA affiliated league. Club: A structured organization whose purpose it is to sponsor one or more teams to play soccer in a CYSA affiliated league or leagues. A club must be under the direct control of a league affiliated with CYSA. CYSA does not affiliate clubs, only leagues.

League: A structured organization operating within a specified community or otherwise defined geographical area within a given CYSA District, whose purpose it is to offer competition to the teams registered with it. Its teams shall be divided into CYSA approved age groups (or modification thereof, if need be), and play soccer amongst themselves according to an established schedule of play in a seasonal year.

Binding of a Player / Dual Rostering: Players are bound to a single team at any one time (Section 3:02:03), and may not be rostered to another team (Dual Rostering) unless they complete the necessary transfer paperwork and requirements. Upon completion of the transfer paperwork, the player is then bound to the new team.

Secondary/Paper Team: A secondary (paper) team is a team formed of newly registered and/or previously registered and rostered players from more than one previously registered team for a specific purpose at the end of the regular league season. The team roster is submitted to the league registrar and/or to other designated officials as needed for the specific purpose as designated by the league.

Secondary (paper) teams may only participate within their own District in those events for which they were formed, unless permission is granted in writing from the CYSA Board of Directors. They may not participate in any State or National events or Cup Competitions, unless so designated by the State or National bodies. Under no circumstances may a secondary (paper) team be allowed to participate in any CYSA sanctioned tournament.

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4:06 PROTESTS AND APPEALS

4:06:01 The Protest and Appeals Committee, or this Association, shall deal with all protests or appeals arising out of any Olympic Development, and/or International Youth game.

4:07 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PROHIBITION

4:07:01 The use and/or consumption of any alcoholic beverages or controlled substances, immediately before, during or immediately after the playing of any youth soccer game, is expressly prohibited.

Policy Interpretation Memoranda (PIMs)

PIM 76-1 (Rev. 09/1990) TEAMS PLAYING IN MORE THAN ONE LEAGUE

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PIM 78-3 TEAMS PLAYING LEAGUE PLAY OUT OF THEIR DISTRICT OF RESIDENCE

Teams that wish to play in a league that is not in the district for any reason must obtain permission from their natural (normal) home league of residence. The request should be in writing with the reasons so stated. If the league approves the request, it would then be forwarded to the out of District league for an answer. Upon approval the District Commissioner must be notified to clear the request between Districts and/or District Commissioners. PIM 78-4 (Rev. 11/2006) PRACTICE BETWEEN YOUTH TEAMS AND SENIOR TEAMS

Practice games between CYSA youth teams and any adult (senior) team including teams registered with the California Soccer Association North, Womenʼs Premier Soccer League, National Premier Soccer League, Premier Development League, United Soccer League Super 20s or any other affiliated adult Organization may not be sanctioned by the District Commissioner. The term “adult“ is interchangeable with the term “senior” and includes ANY college teams or unregistered adult teams. If a CYSA youth team does play against an adult (senior) team, the league/coach and/or manager are assuming full responsibility, including legal liability, for any injuries or other ramifications that may occur through the playing of the game. PIM 79-2 (Rev. 09/1990) SUB-DISTRICT WITHIN A DISTRICT

A district Commissioner may, with Board approval, sub-district his/her District and appoint a subcommissioner. This appointment should be to improve communications between existing leagues and CYSA programs and to facilitate affiliation of new areas into CYSA.

The assistant will work under and be directly responsible to the District Commissioner. Any financial support would be subsidized by the district if needed. The assistant would not be a CYSA Board member but would be a District Board member. The job would include being the communication link between the District Commissioner and the sub-area, going into and developing new areas for affiliation, attending sub-area league meetings upon request for the purpose of explaining CYSA and District rules, procedures and programs. PIM 79-3 (Rev. 04/1996) DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION BOARD

Formation Authority - A District Commissioner may create a representative panel comprised of league representatives and appointed District staff personnel to assist in the administration of the assigned district area under his/her leadership. Purpose - To streamline administration and improve communication between the State and the Leagues through an avenue that expedites the dissemination of all information in a timely manner. To assist in the development of soccer in established areas. To provide a direct and local communication avenue for the Leagues to the state on matters of their interest and concern and to share information and problems.

Responsibility - May create programs for the benefit of the District. Has jurisdiction over programs that are instituted within the District by the District Administrative Board) premier Leagues, special events, ODP) to coordinate CYSA related programs. Determine the use of the Districtʼs budget for Districtʼs use. May act as an arbitrator on matters involving two or more Leagues within the District. Assist in the development of new areas and create programs for a total soccer concept within the District boundaries for those that wish to participate in the programs developed. Who Makes Up The District Administration Board - The District Commissioner; the assistant(s) along with staff appointed by the District Commissioner for registration purposes, (District Registrar); coaching and referee programs (District Referee and Coaching Coordinators); league designated representatives and other staff as needed. page 42

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All Leagues within the District are entitled to have a League representative in attendance at all meetings of the administration and should be encouraged to do so for growth and communication purposes. It also helps in the development of an understanding of the various problems within the District and Leagues. PIM 83-2 HOST LEAGUES

Whenever two or more leagues enter teams in a combined schedule of play, one of these leagues shall be designated as the Host League, and shall be responsible for rules, schedules, protests, appeals and discipline, etc. The League may designate a separate committee, which may include members of the participating League(s), to administer the combined League. PIM 88-3 (Rev. 04/2003) SHIN GUARDS

All players must wear shin guards in any CYSA sanctioned event.

1. Shin guards shall be worn properly in order to provide adequate and reasonable protection to the shin. 2. Shin guards shall be professionally manufactured, age/size appropriate and unaltered.

Referees will not allow players who are not wearing shin guards to play if item 1 and item 2 are not in accordance with this PIM. PIM 89-1 (Rev. 11/1989) DISTRICT LEAGUE ADMINISTRATION

Purpose of a District Playing League - To develop, promote and administer a method of providing interleague competition for boys and girls teams, U19 and below.

Definition of a District Playing League - A District Playing League is a League formed within a District for the purpose of providing a playing season for teams representing different affiliated Leagues from within the District. District Playing Leagues normally provide competition for Division I teams but, when demographic considerations warrant, may be used to provide competition for Division III and IV teams from various Leagues within the District. Affiliated teams representing Leagues from another District may participate in a District Playing League if approved by the Commissioners from both Districts.

Leagues of residence are responsible for the proper registration of the players on the teams that represent them. Formation Authority - The Commissioner of the District, in which the District Playing League is formed, is responsible for the management of the Playing League.

The District Commissioner may create a committee to assist in managing the District Playing League with the individual heading the committee chosen in accordance with rules governing appointments in the District. Each League supplying teams from the Playing League will be represented on the committee that governs the District Playing League. PIM 90-1 (Rev. 11/2006) YOUTH PLAYING SENIOR

In order to maintain his or her eligibility, a youth player must have a properly completed form 1612 (Youth to Provisional Senior Player) approved and on file with CYSA prior to registering with the adult amateur organization and/or senior team. A separate form is required for each adult organization with which the youth player registers. A form must be completed for each season of registration. 2011/2012 California Youth Soccer Association Team Manual

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1. Shin guards shall be worn properly in order to provide adequate and reasonable protection to the shin. 2. Shin guards shall be professionally manufactured, age/size appropriate and unaltered.

Referees will not allow players who are not wearing shin guards to play if item 1 and item 2 are not in accordance with this PIM. PIM 89-1 (Rev. 11/1989) DISTRICT LEAGUE ADMINISTRATION

Purpose of a District Playing League - To develop, promote and administer a method of providing interleague competition for boys and girls teams, U19 and below.

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PIM 90-3 DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION

Team Manuals - CYSA Team Manuals are paid for by the membership and are therefore the property of the teams. No one has the right to withhold these kits from properly registered teams. These must be dispensed immediately upon the receipt of a CYSA team registration form. League Bulletin - Contents of the League Bulletins MUST be reiterated to the membership. The information within these bulletins is meant for League Boards, not just the recipient.

General - Any information or publication disseminated from CYSA to the general membership must be passed on in a timely manner. It is the Leagueʼs responsibility to disseminate all information to the membership. Failure to do so may place your League in violation of the CYSA Constitution. PIM 91-1 SUBMISSION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS

The CYSA Committee Reports will be made in writing, within thirty (30) days of scheduled committee meetings. Report will include alternative ideas of respective members. These reports will be disseminated to the Board of Directors and Committee members. PIM 91-2 NOTIFICATION OF ALL MEETINGS OF THIS ASSOCIATION

Notification of all meetings of this Association, with the exception of emergency business, will have a minimum of fourteen (14) days notice of scheduled meeting. PIM 93-1 LEAGUE AFFILIATIONS

All League Affiliations and appropriate fees must be in the CYSA office by March 1 deadline. Penalties for failure to meet the deadline as stated are as follows: Not in by March 1: $50.00 fine Not in by April 1: $100.00 fine

League to be put on probation for the following year. PIM 95-1 FILL-IN TEAMS

PIM 98-1 (Rev. 06/2010) UNIFORM/EQUIPMENT POLICY FOR STATE EVENTS

The equipment for teams and players, including teams banners, flags, uniforms, warm-ups, and team and player equipment bags, in all State Cup, Association Cup, Foundersʼ Cup, Presidents Cup and CYSA – Cal Soccer League games shall only have those markings that are consistent with the purpose of this Association. Logos, trademarks, emblems, or any other insignia expressing, promoting, or otherwise symbolizing alcohol, tobacco, or controlled substances (drugs) are specifically prohibited. It is recommended that the leagues adopt this policy for all other play. PIM 01-1 (Rev. 02/2006) OLYMPIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM COACHES, TRAINERS, AND STATE ADMINISTRATORS

Any coach, assistant coach or trainer who is assigned to coach, train or is affiliated with the District, State, Regional or National Olympic Development Program (ODP), may not coach, assistant coach, or train at the team level any player that they work or worked with on an ODP team unless that player would have played for that team by virtue of the playerʼs residence. Further, an approved ODP coach, assistant coach, or trainer may not coach or train any District or State ODP team of the same gender that the coach, assistant coach, or trainer may coach or train on the Club or League level. Any exception must be approved by the State Director of Coaching. PIM 02-1 (Rev. 3/2011) PARTICIPATION IN CYSA SANCTIONED TOURNAMENTS AND EVENTS

Except for tournaments approved by the CYSA Board of Directors for international or Unrestricted status, no team shall be eligible to participate in any CYSA sanctioned tournament or event unless every player, coach, and administrator or team official of the team is registered with a state association affiliated with US Youth Soccer or if not so registered first registers with CYSA and complies with all of the regular registration requirements and applicable rules of CYSA. PIM 02-2 (Rev. 05/2003) UNAUTHORIZED USE OF CYSA AND AFFILIATES PROPRIETARY RIGHTS AND PROPERTY A. Unauthorized Use of CYSA and Affiliate Rights and Property 1.

“Fill-In” teams may be used in CYSA sanctioned tournaments to complete a bracket if a tournament is short of proper entrants.

1. A “Fill-In” team is comprised of at least one properly credentialed coach and up to 18 properly registered players from within any single CYSA District.

2. “Fill-In” teams are only used as a last resort and must be qualified to play in the age group and gender classification of the tournament. To fill a vacancy, officially rejected teams must be given first right of refusal before a fill-in team is used.

3. “Fill-In” teams are charged no tournament fee and play for no scores or standings and therefore their members do not lose their eligibility for future tournament, League or Cup play.

4. “Fill-In” teams must notify their District Commissioner prior to their participation in the tournament.

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Every person has the legal right to travel for any legal purpose they want and to participate in any legal activity they choose, including attending events of other soccer organizations that are not sanctioned or approved by CYSA. No person, group, or entity, however, has any right to:

without authorization of the owner to take for that person, group, or entityʼs own use the rights and property of others, including those of CYSA and its affiliates, for any purpose at all, including attending events not sanctioned or approved by CYSA or misrepresent or fail to disclose information so that others are misled.

Participation of any kind including travel to and from events and participation in events not sanctioned by CYSA without the prior approval of CYSA is entirely the responsibility of those electing to so participate, and not that of CYSA. Any recourse or remedies persons or groups electing to so participate may claim or seek must be sought from the organizations, groups, or persons sanctioning, authorizing, or sponsoring the events and participation, and not from CYSA.

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Notification of all meetings of this Association, with the exception of emergency business, will have a minimum of fourteen (14) days notice of scheduled meeting. PIM 93-1 LEAGUE AFFILIATIONS

League to be put on probation for the following year. PIM 95-1 FILL-IN TEAMS

PIM 98-1 (Rev. 06/2010) UNIFORM/EQUIPMENT POLICY FOR STATE EVENTS

“Fill-In” teams may be used in CYSA sanctioned tournaments to complete a bracket if a tournament is short of proper entrants.

1. A “Fill-In” team is comprised of at least one properly credentialed coach and up to 18 properly registered players from within any single CYSA District.

3. “Fill-In” teams are charged no tournament fee and play for no scores or standings and therefore their members do not lose their eligibility for future tournament, League or Cup play.

4. “Fill-In” teams must notify their District Commissioner prior to their participation in the tournament.

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No league official, team official, coach or others shall by affirmative misrepresentation or by the failure to disclose material facts to parents and players mislead them into believing that travel to or participation in events not sanctioned by CYSA is authorized or approved by CYSA or that they have any of the protections afforded by association or affiliation with CYSA.

No coach, players, team official, administrator, or team shall use without CYSA驶s authorization any CYSA logo, trade mark, trade name, or other propriety or property right of CYSA, or any resources or funds or the proceeds, financial or in kind, including insurance, or funds obtained as a result of affiliation with CYSA for any purpose not authorized by CYSA, including travel to or participation in events not sanctioned or approved by CYSA. Any violation of this PIM will subject the person, group, or entity violating it to disciplinary action and any other action CYSA deems necessary and appropriate to safeguard the proprietary and other rights of CYSA and its affiliates.

B. Attempts to Circumvent or Abuse CYSA Rules, Procedures, or Benefits: 1.

No affiliated league, coach, team official, or administrator shall directly or indirectly do any of the following or attempt to do any of the following or permit any coach, team official, or administrator to: a.

Use any league resources of any kind (including clubs within leagues) acquired or obtained as a result of affiliation or association with CYSA in any respect in connection with participation in any organization or event not sanctioned by CYSA without, before such use, full disclosure to the league and to each of the parents of players involved that the organization or event is not sanctioned by CYSA.

Use any facility or field of any kind for which CYSA or its insurer has issued a Certificate of Insurance for any purpose not sanctioned by CYSA without full disclosure to the owner or other person or entity granting the right to use such facility or field that the use is not sanctioned by CYSA or that CYSA insurance and other protections are not in effect for such use.

Use or display without CYSA驶s prior authorization any CYSA logo, trade mark, trade name, or otherwise infringe any other proprietary right of CYSA.

Allow any person or entity to believe or be led to believe either through affirmative misrepresentation or by failure to disclose material facts that the league, team, player, coach, team official, and/or administrator始s participation in any kind, including but not limited to tournaments, practices, and games, not sanctioned by CYSA is in any way connected, associated, or affiliated with CYSA. 1.

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Each coach, team official, administrator, and league involved in the participation of any CYSA registered player, group of players, or team in any event not sanctioned by CYSA has an affirmative duty and obligation to fully disclose to the players and the league that such participation not sanctioned by CYSA and that none of the benefits of affiliation with CYSA, including by not limited to insurance coverage, are available or applicable.

Use or employ any CYSA process or procedures to mislead, deceive or defraud any person into believing any action, activity, or event not sanctioned, authorized, or approved by CYSA is sanctioned, authorized or approved by CYSA.

PIM 03-2 REQUIRED SOCCER PROGRAMS TO BE OFFERED BY EACH LEAGUE

All Leagues must offer a Recreational program and may offer a Competitive program if there are enough interested players and other resources. Recreational consists of Division 4 and Division 3 teams as defined in the CYSA Tournament Classifications & Definitions. In order to have a Competitive team, or teams, there must be at least one team of the same age and gender in the Recreational Group. Exceptions can be made with CYSA Board approval. Leagues may have as many Recreational teams as they can manage without a corresponding number of Competitive teams. Since CYSA is predominately Recreational based, it is expected that every league will in good faith develop Recreational programs. Leagues found not to be in compliance, will have three years in which to meet these requirements. If not in compliance, the League始s continued affiliation will be reviewed and could be revoked. PIM 04-1 PLAYER EQUIPMENT

All players, parents, coaches, and referees are required to act as a reasonable person concerning player safety, including protecting players from wearing any equipment or device that is dangerous to the player wearing the equipment or device or to any other player. Dangerous equipment and devices include but are not limited to orthopedic casts, air-splints, or metal splints. Players wearing any dangerous equipment or device including orthopedic casts, air-splints, or metal splints, shall not be eligible to participate in any game, practice, tryout or training session. PIM 05-1 CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE

The CYSA Board of Directors shall have the authority to suspend the applicable certificate(s) of insurance and/or cancel any CYSA function if the hosting league or any sub-group of the hosting league operates an event that is not sanctioned by CYSA on the same dates using the same volunteer pool, facilities and/or fields. PIM 08-1 (Rev. 04/2011) CYSA PROGRAMS PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

In order to be able to play in any CYSA Cup or any CYSA sanctioned tournament, a team participating using CYSA credentials must play in a CYSA affiliated league established and operated for purposes other than creating or establishing eligibility solely for cup or tournament play. PIM 08-2 DATE FOR DISTRICT COMMISSIONER VOTING REGISTRATION

For purposes of electing District Commissioners pursuant to section 2:06:03 of the Constitution and Bylaws, the number of votes each affiliated league in the district is entitled to cast shall be determined based on the number of players properly registered with CYSA, in good standing with the affiliated league and CYSA, 30 calendar days before the first date set for the election of the District Commissioner.

Any violation of this PIM will, in addition to all other rights and remedies available at law, subject the person, group, or entity violating it to disciplinary action and to any other action CYSA deems necessary and appropriate to safeguard the proprietary and other rights of CYSA and its affiliates.

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B. Attempts to Circumvent or Abuse CYSA Rules, Procedures, or Benefits: 1.

Use or display without CYSA驶s prior authorization any CYSA logo, trade mark, trade name, or otherwise infringe any other proprietary right of CYSA.

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PIM 08-3 PROTESTS, APPEALS AND DISCIPLINE ASSOCIATION INITIATED DISCIPLINE

The Protest and Appeals Committee may initiate disciplinary proceedings against any player, coach, manager, team assistant, league officer, referee or spectator from any member team, league or organization. The proceedings may be initiated based on information brought to the attention of the Board of Directors or the Protest and Appeal Committee through complaints, reports of incidents, information obtained during the course of protest and/or appeal hearings, and otherwise. The disciplinary proceedings shall be initiated by notice to the appropriate party containing a brief statement of the reasons for the initiation of the proceedings. Parties against whom such proceedings have been brought may, with a proper hearing, be suspended, barred completely, or otherwise disciplined.

PERSON, TEAM OR LEAGUE DISCIPLINE (“BAD STANDING”)

Any person, team or league associated with the operation of this Association may be declared “in bad standing” by the appropriate administrative body. The term “bad standing” may only be applied due to a very severe detrimental action or after a probation has been violated and may mean either total suspension (expulsion) from CYSA or a limited suspension (partial benefits). Any person, team or League declared to be “not in good standing” must be so notified in writing and advised of the right and procedure to appeal. 1.

c. No tournament play.

d. No State Competitions (Association Cup, CYSA-Cal Soccer League, Foundersʼ Cup, Presidents Cup, State Cup). e. No Travel outside of CYSA-North.

PLAYER/TEAM OFFICIAL DISCIPLINE (SUSPENSION)

f. No participation in the CYSA Olympic Development Program.

A player/team official serving a term of suspension for disciplinary reasons will serve that suspension in the next regularly scheduled CYSA or US Youth Soccer competition(s), i.e. League, Cup, Tournament. This does not include friendly games or scrimmages. Any disciplinary action will carry over from seasonal year to seasonal year.

Unless specifically stated otherwise at the time a suspension is imposed, the suspension of a team official, applies to participation in any CYSA sanctioned activity during the period of suspension and, like the suspension of a player, must be served with the team with which the suspension was incurred. If for any reason the suspended team official cannot serve all of the suspension with the team with which the suspension was incurred, the part of the suspension not served must be served with another CYSA team of which the suspended person is a registered team official. Suspensions carry over from seasonal year to seasonal year. All of the suspension must be served. Example 1: Example 2:

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X is a team official of both the red team and the blue team. X receives a 3 game suspension for a send off in a red team game. X may only serve the suspension of three games with the red team. X also may not participate in blue team games until X has served all of the 3 game suspension with the red team. X is a team official of the red team, the blue team, and the green team. X receives a 3 game suspension for a send off in a red team. After X has served 1 game of the suspension, the red team disbands. X must serve all of the remaining two game suspension with either the blue team or green team, but not both. X also may not participate in blue or green team games until the remaining 2 games of the suspension are served. X is a team official of the red team. X receives a 3 game suspension for a send off in red teamʼs last game of the season. The next season X is a team official with the green team. X is suspended for the first 3 green team games.

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a. May only play teams from within home League b. No Inter-League/District play.

The Executive Committee of this Association may suspend any person, team or League prior to the commencement of disciplinary proceedings if, in the opinion of the Executive Committee, there is sufficient evidence to believe that any individual(s) in this association may present a non-acceptable risk to the association and its members. Parties suspended under this paragraph will be afforded, if application, a hearing in accordance with the procedures outlined in the CYSA Constitution and Bylaws.

When a player/team official is sent off in a game outside his/her home League or District jurisdiction, the player/team official pass and referee report shall be forwarded within 48 hours to their home League or District Commissioner as appropriate.

Person, Team or League placed in bad standing -

g. No voting power at District or State level as per CYSA rule 1:07:04

h. If the player registration and fees are not received by January 1st, the League may be denied League affiliation for the following seasonal year

REFEREE ABUSE/REFEREE ASSAULT

Misconduct against referees may occur before, during and after a match, including travel to and from the match. Misconduct may also occur at later times when directly related to the duties of a game official as a referee. Misconduct will be classified as referee abuse or referee assault. 1.

(a) Referee abuse is a verbal statement or physical act not resulting in bodily contact which implies or threatens physical harm to a referee or the refereeʼs property or equipment.

(a) Referee assault is an intentional act of physical violence at or upon a referee.

(b) Abuse includes, but is not limited to the following acts committed upon a referee: using foul or abusive language toward a referee; spewing any beverage on a refereeʼs personal property; spitting at (but not on) the referee; or verbally threatening a referee. Verbal threats are remarks that carry the implied or direct threat of physical harm.

(b) Assault includes, but is not limited to the following acts committed upon a referee: hitting, kicking, punching, choking, spitting on, grabbing or bodily running into a referee; head butting; the act of kicking or throwing any object at a referee that could inflict injury; damaging the refereeʼs uniform or personal property, i.e. car, equipment, etc.

The penalty for referee assault for all age groups will be suspension for a minimum of one (1) year and review by the Board of Directors regarding further disciplinary action.

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PERSON, TEAM OR LEAGUE DISCIPLINE (“BAD STANDING”)

c. No tournament play.

d. No State Competitions (Association Cup, CYSA-Cal Soccer League, Foundersʼ Cup, Presidents Cup, State Cup). e. No Travel outside of CYSA-North.

PLAYER/TEAM OFFICIAL DISCIPLINE (SUSPENSION)

f. No participation in the CYSA Olympic Development Program.

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a. May only play teams from within home League b. No Inter-League/District play.

Person, Team or League placed in bad standing -

g. No voting power at District or State level as per CYSA rule 1:07:04

h. If the player registration and fees are not received by January 1st, the League may be denied League affiliation for the following seasonal year

REFEREE ABUSE/REFEREE ASSAULT

(a) Referee abuse is a verbal statement or physical act not resulting in bodily contact which implies or threatens physical harm to a referee or the refereeʼs property or equipment.

(a) Referee assault is an intentional act of physical violence at or upon a referee.

The penalty for referee assault for all age groups will be suspension for a minimum of one (1) year and review by the Board of Directors regarding further disciplinary action.

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ALCOHOL AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

The use, consumption, or being under the influence of alcoholic beverages or controlled substances immediately before, during, or after the play of any game, practice, or athletic event is prohibited. Any player, team official, league official, parent or spectator, or any member of this Association subject to the jurisdiction of this Association, its Districts, or its affiliated member Leagues shall be subject to disciplinary action, including suspension, by the League, District, or this Association.

INAPPROPRIATE PLAYER INTERACTION

All coaches, assistant coaches, trainers and team officials are required to abide by the policies outlined in the CYSA risk management program. Inappropriate physical contact with players is strictly prohibited. Social interactions with players less than 18 years of age (such as dating, parties without parental involvement and private one on one situations) are prohibited. Violation of these rules may result in immediate suspension from all CYSA and affiliated activities and initiation of disciplinary proceedings as outlined in PIM 08-3. PIM 09-2 (Rev 06/2011) TEAM CLASSIFICATION AND MODIFICATION Team Classifications

A. Division 1 1.

A top level team formed by a selection process in order to compete in Division 1 or State level league/division play. Division 1 tournament play administered by CYSA, and tournament play administered by other State and National Youth Associations. Age groupings (U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, U18, U19) of these teams are determined by the age level of the oldest player on the team, regardless of the age of other team members. A Division 1 team may participate in Division 3 or Division 4 league/division, tournament, or cup play only with prior approval of the District Commissioner.

B. Division 3 1.

An intermediate level team formed by a tryout selection process to compete in Division 3 league/division, tournament, or cup play. Age groupings (U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, U18, U19) of these teams are determined by the age level of the oldest player on the team, regardless of the age of other team members.

In accordance with the Modifications and Special Provisions section of this PIM, a Division 3 team that participates in a Division 1 league/division, Division 1 CYSA tournament, or a tournament for competitive teams administered by other State and National Youth Associations may be reclassified by the teamʼs District Commissioner or the CYSA Board of Directors as a Division 1 team for the remainder of the seasonal year.

C. Division 4 1.

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In accordance with the Modifications and Special Provisions section of this PIM, a Division 4 team that participates in a Division 1 league/division, Division 1 CYSA tournament, or a tournament for competitive teams administered by other State and National Youth Associations may be reclassified by the teamʼs District Commissioner or the CYSA Board of Directors as a Division 1 team for the remainder of the seasonal year. In accordance with the Modifications and Special Provisions section of this PIM, a Division 4 team that participates in a Division 3 league/division, Division 3 CYSA tournament, or a tournament for competitive teams administered by other State and National Youth Associations may be reclassified by the teamʼs District Commissioner or the CYSA Board of Directors as a Division 3 team for the remainder of the seasonal year.

D. Division 5

TOPSoccer is a community based soccer program that is designed to meet the needs of players with physical and/or mental disabilities. The Program is geared toward player development rather than to competition. Athletes are placed on teams according to ability NOT by age.

Modification and Special Provisions

A. The CYSA Board of Directors, District Commissioner or District Commissioner designee may review and change the classification of any team to a higher classification registered in the District. The basis of such review may be: 1. according to the teamʼs relative strength in its playing league. 2. upon written request of the teamʼs playing league.

3. upon written request of the director of a tournament in which the team participated. 4. upon written request of the team.

Any modification of team classification by the District Commissioner will be communicated in writing within 10 days to the team coach, teamʼs league of registration, the District Registrar, and the CYSA Board of Directors. Any modification of team classification by the CYSA Board of Directors will be communicated in writing within 10 days to the team coach, teamʼs league of registration, the District Registrar, and the District Commissioner. B. A team will not lose their normal classification on the basis of participating in a tournament as an official “fill-in” team. C. No team will be qualified for CYSA Cup play, other than State Cup, if they have participated in a play at a higher classification than the classification of the Cup they are entering, unless the Board of Directors has granted prior approval for a team to participate at a higher classification in a district playing league based on the determination that such approval is necessary to establish or maintain a viable playing league in the district. D. Players that originally start to play on a team but must transfer to a team of a lower classification due to bona fide reasons may still be eligible to participate in CYSA Cup play with their new team only with the approvals of the playerʼs league and District Commissioner. E.

Teams from newly formed leagues (as distinguished from newly affiliated leagues) may all be classified as Division 3 or Division 4 during their first seasonal year and may annually apply, upon recommendation of their District Commissioner, for further dispensation.

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ALCOHOL AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

INAPPROPRIATE PLAYER INTERACTION

A. Division 1 1.

B. Division 3 1.

C. Division 4 1.

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Modification and Special Provisions

3. upon written request of the director of a tournament in which the team participated. 4. upon written request of the team.

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PIM 09-3 (Rev. 09/2010) GUEST PLAYER POLICY

A. DEFINITION OF A GUEST PLAYER

1. A guest player is defined as a player with an approved member pass who is not listed as a rostered player for the CYSA team with which the player is participating in a particular event. 2. A player who is suspended cannot participate as a guest player.

3. For CYSA Tournaments:

B. GUEST PLAYER POLICIES FOR CYSA TEAMS

a. The decision to include teams with guest players in a CYSA tournament is solely at the discretion of the tournament.

1. Guest players may be utilized by:

b. Each CYSA tournament has the responsibility of establishing a policy regarding the participation of teams with guest players in their tournament. This policy must be stated in the tournament Information/Rules Document for each CYSA tournament calendar year.

a. Teams participating in a CYSA recognized statewide (i.e.: any District may provide teams to participate) playing league. i.

The Guest player must be rostered on a team within the same league as the team on which the player will be guesting. •

DD is the District number

CC is the Club number

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c. The coach must have in his possession for each guest player a CYSA Guest Player Form (Form 1611) signed by the appropriate persons.

Team IDs are formatted as DD-LL-CC-TTTTTT where: o o

d. Out of State or International teams playing in an unrestricted CYSA tournament must provide the following for each guest player:

LL is the League number

iii. A valid US Youth Soccer member pass or a valid member pass authorized by the appropriate foreign federation if the guest player is not from the United States.

The DD-LL numbers must be the same on the guest player CYSA member pass as those on the CYSA member pass for the team on which the player is guesting.

4. For Out of State/Out of Country Tournaments:

a. For Out of State/Out of United States play, the maximum number of guest players allowed will be determined by the official rules or policies of the tournament. At no time may the number of guest players on the CYSA Official Travel Roster exceed seven (7) players.

b. Teams participating in a CYSA sanctioned tournament

b. Teams travelling outside of CYSAʻs jurisdiction to play in an out-of-state, US Youth Soccer-sanctioned tournament may add guest players to their CYSA Official Travel Roster. The CYSA Official Travel Roster, which limits teams to a maximum of eighteen (18) players, must be completed to indicate which players are guest players. (PIM 81-2)

The guest player can be rostered on any CYSA team.

ii. Each guest player must have a completed Guest Player Form 1611 with all the required signatures.

c. Teams participating in a secondary season District sanctioned playing league i.

The guest player must be from the same District.

ii. Districts will determine further guest player requirements for their secondary playing leagues.

2. For teams using guest players:

a. The maximum number of guest players allowed is seven (7) per game.

b. The official team roster may never exceed the maximum number of player as approved by the CYSA Board of Directors. c. On game day, the list of players designated on the official game card may never exceed eighteen (18) players.

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The appropriate approval documentation from their state association or federation.

ii. A release/consent for Medical Treatment.

TTTTTT is the Team number

ii. The soccer age of the guest player must be the same age or younger than the age group of the team on which the player will be guesting. For example, if the player has a soccer age of 11 years and is rostered on a U12 team, then the player is eligible to guest play on a U11 or older team.

The coach of the borrowing team must have in his/her possession the playerʼs approved member pass and the current CYSA Membership Form (Form 1601) for the guest player with the medical release and the hold harmless section signed in original ink by the parent or guardian or by the guest player if the player has reached eighteen (18) years of age.

PIM 09-4 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR CYSA MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS 1.

2. 3. 4. 5.

An individual must register with a CYSA affiliated league for a specific seasonal year using form 1601. The CYSA membership fees for the registered individual for the specified seasonal year must be paid by the affiliated league to CYSA in accordance with CYSA procedures.

The individual must be rostered on a CYSA team for the specified seasonal year and participating with a CYSA team on a regular basis during that seasonal year.

The CYSA team on which individual is rostered must play in a recognized CYSA league for the specified seasonal year. Placement of an individual on a CYSA roster solely for the purpose of establishing the individualʼs eligibility for CYSA benefits and programs is prohibited.

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PIM 09-3 (Rev. 09/2010) GUEST PLAYER POLICY

A. DEFINITION OF A GUEST PLAYER

3. For CYSA Tournaments:

B. GUEST PLAYER POLICIES FOR CYSA TEAMS

a. The decision to include teams with guest players in a CYSA tournament is solely at the discretion of the tournament.

1. Guest players may be utilized by:

a. Teams participating in a CYSA recognized statewide (i.e.: any District may provide teams to participate) playing league. i.

The Guest player must be rostered on a team within the same league as the team on which the player will be guesting. •

DD is the District number

CC is the Club number

o •

c. The coach must have in his possession for each guest player a CYSA Guest Player Form (Form 1611) signed by the appropriate persons.

Team IDs are formatted as DD-LL-CC-TTTTTT where: o o

d. Out of State or International teams playing in an unrestricted CYSA tournament must provide the following for each guest player:

LL is the League number

iii. A valid US Youth Soccer member pass or a valid member pass authorized by the appropriate foreign federation if the guest player is not from the United States.

The DD-LL numbers must be the same on the guest player CYSA member pass as those on the CYSA member pass for the team on which the player is guesting.

4. For Out of State/Out of Country Tournaments:

b. Teams participating in a CYSA sanctioned tournament

The guest player can be rostered on any CYSA team.

ii. Each guest player must have a completed Guest Player Form 1611 with all the required signatures.

c. Teams participating in a secondary season District sanctioned playing league i.

The guest player must be from the same District.

ii. Districts will determine further guest player requirements for their secondary playing leagues.

2. For teams using guest players:

a. The maximum number of guest players allowed is seven (7) per game.

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The appropriate approval documentation from their state association or federation.

ii. A release/consent for Medical Treatment.

TTTTTT is the Team number

PIM 09-4 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR CYSA MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS 1.

2. 3. 4. 5.

The individual must be rostered on a CYSA team for the specified seasonal year and participating with a CYSA team on a regular basis during that seasonal year.

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The creation by an affiliated league of a playing league or other form or type of league solely for the purpose of establishing a teamʼs or individualʼs eligibility for CYSA benefits and programs is prohibited and participation in such a league will not confer on or be considered in determining eligibility for any program, cup, or event. Failure to fulfill the requirements of CYSA membership will result in the immediate revocation of CYSA membership benefits and the teamʼs and/or individualʼs eligibility to participate in CYSA programs.

PIM 10-1 REGISTRATION

1. MEMBER REGISTRATION

a. All players registering for membership in CYSA must annually submit a completed CYSA Membership Form (Form 1601). The Release of Liability and the Medical Consent sections of the form must be signed by the parent/legal guardian, or the player if the player is age eighteen (18) or older. Players for outdoor and indoor soccer must submit separate membership forms for outdoor and indoor soccer respectively. b. The signed CYSA Membership Form (Form 1601) with the ORIGINAL WET INK SIGNATURE must be carried by a team official at all team functions (practices, games, tournaments) for each player on the roster.

c. Players attaining the limiting age for any age group on or after August 1 immediately preceding the start of the seasonal year, will be eligible to play for the remainder of the seasonal year.

d. A playerʼs age, for registration purposes, shall be his/her age on the July 31st immediately preceding the start of the seasonal year. e. PROOF OF AGE i.

Proof of age must be presented at time of registration if the birth certificate of the player has not previously been verified in the CYSA approved registration system.

ii. Proof of age shall consist of a birth certificate; a Uniformed Services Identification and Privilege Card (DD Form 1173) issued by the uniformed services of the United States, a birth registration issued by an appropriate government agency; board of health records; a passport; an alien registration card issued by the United States Government; a certificate issued by the Immigration and Naturalization Service attesting to age; a current driverʼs license, an unexpired federal, state, or local government identification card, or a certification of a United States citizen born abroad issued by the appropriate government agency. Hospital, baptismal, or religious certificates, or immunization records will not be accepted.

iii. Proof of age in foreign languages must have a Foreign Document Translation form attached to the original document. Translations shall be provided by anyone recognized as a translator by the US Youth Soccerʼs National State Association (CYSA) governing that player. No parent or other family member can translate for any member of their sonʼs or daughterʼs team unless they are certified and/or accredited to teach the specific language, i.e. high school teacher, professor of languages at a university or college, court translator, or anyone recognized as an official translator by the respective District Commissioner. All translations will be dated and include the signature, address and telephone number of the translator.

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2. REGISTRATION DATA

a. Throughout CYSA, all registration is subject to the approval of the District Commissioner or District Registrar and the dates used for registration shall be consistent. b. All registration data entered into the CYSA approved registration system is the sole property of CYSA and is not to be used for any other purpose without the express written consent of CYSA.

c. Each seasonal year, all player registration shall be entered into the CYSA approved registration system before the player begins competition for that season. d. Additionally, all teams shall be formed and approved in the CYSA approved registration system by no later than one week past the beginning of local league play.

3. MEMBER PASS

a. All registered players and team officials shall be issued a US Youth Soccer MEMBER PASS with the following information: Memberʼs name, Birthdate (playerʼs only), Team name, Team number, Age Group, Seasonal Year, CYSA I.D. number, State Association name, Member title i.e. Player, Coach, Assistant Coach, Manager or Team Assistant, current photo (approximately 1” by 1-1/2” glued onto pass in designated location). b. All member passes used for inter-league play, tournaments or Cup play must have the official CYSA unique identifier and must be completely laminated in plastic with no open ends or sides.

c. All players shall present their US Youth Soccer Member passes to the referee before the start of the game. All passes are to be returned to a team official at the end of the conclusion of the game, unless a player has been ejected for misconduct. d. A player who does not present a US Youth Soccer Member pass to the referee prior to entering a game may not participate in that game. If it is determined that a player participated in a game without a US Youth Soccer Member pass, the team will forfeit the game. e. A league may elect to not require the use of member passes when each of the following requirements is met: i.

The player is playing on a U10 or younger team

ii. The player is properly registered

iii. All of the games and competitions of the team that the player is registered on are played in the league with which the team is registered and against teams registered with that league. A. Provided however, that such players and teams may participate in jamborees within their District without player member passes if the District allows.

iv. Before each game the referee is shown an official roster of the team (goldenrod) approved by the League Registrar f.

v. Each child participating in the game or competition is listed on the official roster of the team (goldenrod)

If a player plays in a game and is not properly registered, his/her team shall automatically forfeit that game and may face further disciplinary action by the League and/or the Board of Directors of this Association, depending upon the nature of the violation. Please refer to PIM 08-3 for further information.

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PIM 10-1 REGISTRATION

1. MEMBER REGISTRATION

c. Players attaining the limiting age for any age group on or after August 1 immediately preceding the start of the seasonal year, will be eligible to play for the remainder of the seasonal year.

d. A playerʼs age, for registration purposes, shall be his/her age on the July 31st immediately preceding the start of the seasonal year. e. PROOF OF AGE i.

Proof of age must be presented at time of registration if the birth certificate of the player has not previously been verified in the CYSA approved registration system.

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2. REGISTRATION DATA

3. MEMBER PASS

The player is playing on a U10 or younger team

ii. The player is properly registered

iv. Before each game the referee is shown an official roster of the team (goldenrod) approved by the League Registrar f.

v. Each child participating in the game or competition is listed on the official roster of the team (goldenrod)

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4. PLAYER MOVEMENT

a. New Registration (ADD) i.

A player shall be deemed “registered” effective the date the completed CYSA Membership Form (Form 1601) and fees are received by the League Registrar or designee. If the form and fee are mailed, then the “date of registration” shall be the postmark shown on the envelope.

ii. A player is eligible to play on the date of roster approval by the District Registrar.

iii. If a player release is required to add a player to a team, and the release is received AFTER the add request, then the effective date for the add shall be the effective date of the release.

b. Player Release i.

When a player decides to leave a team, the player movement is considered to be a “release”. Once a player has been released from a team, the player is no longer eligible to play soccer for the remainder of the seasonal year.

ii. Any player who is released from a team and subsequently decides to play soccer again within the same seasonal year must be transferred back on to the team from which the player was originally released.

iii. If the player wishes to play for a different team and the original team roster is not full, the player must first transfer back on to the team from which the player was originally released before being transferred to the new team. iv. If the original team roster is full or the player wishes to transfer to another team, the player may transfer to a new team with the approval of the District Commissioner or District Registrar.

v. A player shall be deemed “released” effective the date the completed paperwork with valid reason for release and membership pass are received by the District Commissioner/Registrar. If the paperwork and pass are mailed, then the effective “date of release” shall be the postmark shown on the envelope.

c. Team to Team Transfer i.

ii.

A transfer means the movement of a currently or previously rostered US Youth Soccer player onto another roster, or a player who returns to the same roster, within the same seasonal year. “Previously rostered player” means a player whose team has finished the season or whose team has been disbanded.

iii. A player shall be deemed “transferred” effective the date the completed paperwork, member pass and appropriate fees are received by the District Commissioner/Registrar. For teams playing in games involving more than one league (State/District playing leagues, tournaments, Cups, Olympic Development and international competition), the player is eligible to play on the eighth (8th) day after receipt of the paperwork and member pass by the District Commissioner/Registrar.

iv. v.

In the event of player movement between Districts, the effective date will commence upon receipt of the paperwork, membership pass and appropriate fees by the accepting District Commissioner/Registrar.

If the paperwork is mailed, then the effective date shall be the postmark shown on the envelope. The player is eligible to play on the eighth (8th) day after the postmarked date.

vi. If a player release is required to transfer a player onto a team, and the release is received AFTER the transfer request, then the effective date for the transfer shall be the effective date of the release. vii. A player may transfer to any team that is in the playerʼs age group as determined by the playerʼs birth date. page 56

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Example: An U-16 player initially was registered to an U-19 team. The player could transfer to an U-16 team, if a spot is open. The movement of a registered player from one team to another is considered a transfer.

viii. U14 through U19 teams participating in competitions involving teams from more than one league of registration may have up to five (5) transferred players. All other teams participating in competitions involving teams from more than one league of registration may have up to three (3) transferred players. Each movement of a player from one team to another is considered a transfer and shall be counted against the team receiving the player. There is no limit to the number of times a player may transfer. ix. If the releasing coach fails to sign the transfer request, the designated league official or the District Commissioner/Registrar may sign in the coachʼs place. If the releasing league fails to sign the transfer request, the District Commissioner/Registrar may sign in the leagueʼs place. x.

A player that is registered in one district and wishes to play in another district may do so upon the approval of the Transfer by the releasing and accepting leagues and the releasing and accepting District Commissioners/Registrars.

xi. The only processing fees to be charged are:

a) The accepting and releasing districts may charge a reasonable fee for an inter-district transfer with a maximum of $30.00.

5. TEAMS

b) Districts may charge up to a $15.00 fee for transfer from league to league and from team to team within a district.

a. HEAD COACH AGE REQUIREMENT i.

All head coaches shall be a minimum of 18 years or older, unless they have an assistant coach or team manager of 18 years or older, who is properly credentialed and who will be present at all team functions (games, practices, etc.)

b. TEAM ROSTER SIZE i.

ii.

Maximum roster: For Division 1, Division 3 and Division 4 Under 15 and younger teams, the team roster may not have more than eighteen (18) registered players on the team roster at any given time during the seasonal year. For Division 1, Division 3 and Division 4 Under 16 and older teams, the roster may have up to twenty-two (22) registered players on the team roster at any given time during the seasonal year. All other teams may have no more than eighteen (18) registered players on the team roster at any given time. Minimum roster: No team shall be allowed to have less than (7) registered players at any given time.

iii. League variations: The State Association may permit variances on team roster sizes in the best interest of development of the sport within the State. Such variances shall not apply to the state level of National Cup competitions. iv.

Game rosters shall have a maximum of eighteen (18) players and a minimum of seven (7) players.

c. Any team playing with a player who is over-age shall forfeit the game(s) in which that player takes part.

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4. PLAYER MOVEMENT

a. New Registration (ADD) i.

ii. A player is eligible to play on the date of roster approval by the District Registrar.

iii. If a player release is required to add a player to a team, and the release is received AFTER the add request, then the effective date for the add shall be the effective date of the release.

b. Player Release i.

c. Team to Team Transfer i.

ii.

iv. v.

If the paperwork is mailed, then the effective date shall be the postmark shown on the envelope. The player is eligible to play on the eighth (8th) day after the postmarked date.

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xi. The only processing fees to be charged are:

a) The accepting and releasing districts may charge a reasonable fee for an inter-district transfer with a maximum of $30.00.

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b) Districts may charge up to a $15.00 fee for transfer from league to league and from team to team within a district.

a. HEAD COACH AGE REQUIREMENT i.

b. TEAM ROSTER SIZE i.

ii.

Game rosters shall have a maximum of eighteen (18) players and a minimum of seven (7) players.

c. Any team playing with a player who is over-age shall forfeit the game(s) in which that player takes part.

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d. Team names incorporating the same name (e.g.: the club name) must be uniquely identified. The same team name shall not be used for more than one team in the same age division. e. TEAM PLAYING IN A HIGHER AGE GROUP i.

ii.

A team may play in any age group higher than the one of registration. A team may NOT play in an age group lower than the one of registration.

When necessity of the local program warrants a team to play above its age group for league play, the team may enter State Competitions in the age group of registration vs. the age group of league play.

Example: A registered U-14 teams plays in the U-16 age group in league play. The U-14 team may enter state competition in the U-14 level or higher if the team wishes. f.

TEAM RECLASSIFICATION i.

If a player is released or transferred, changing the highest birth date of the team (lowering the age group), the team may change the age group of registration.

Example: A team has 15 player s in the U-16 age group and one player in the U-19 age group. The team must register as an U-19 team. Later the player with the U-19 birth date moves from the locale. The team may release the player from the roster and change the team age group registration to the appropriate grouping, U-16.

g. DISBANDED TEAM i.

A disbanded team is one which has competed during a playing season established by its league and through its responsible officials, i.e. league/coach, has declared in writing that the team is no longer playing and is therefore no longer eligible for CYSA sanctioned play. Any player from a disbanded team is eligible for a transfer. Any player from a team that is disbanded PRIOR to its season of play and has NOT competed in any competitions, shall be considered to be an ADD on a new team.

h. MIXED TEAMS i.

Affiliated leagues may combine boys and girls on the same team roster. A coed team shall follow the rules designated for boys teams and will be allowed to enter all competitions except those that are designated for girls teams only.

TEAM BINDERS i.

ii.

The paperwork (“team binder”) carried by teams within CYSA must contain the following: (1) member passes; (2) CYSA form 1601 for each rostered player with original wet ink signature; and (3) approved roster.

In the interest of protecting all players and coaches and as part of risk management, the team binder shall not contain any other identifying documents, including, but not limited to, the CYSA form 1628 (Team Official Registration & Risk Management Disclosure Form) or any player birth documents.

iii. Inappropriate documents shall be removed by the team official.

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6. REGISTRATION FEES

a. All leagues shall submit directly to the CYSA State Office, no later than the 1st of September of each seasonal year at least 75% of their expected registration fees for the coming year. The District Commissioner must be contacted by the league prior to September 1st to request an extension of the invoice due date because of the league play starting later than September or other extenuating circumstances.

b. The CYSA State office will invoice each league on June 1. The amount owed shall be based on 75% of the registration count of players as of May 31 times the per player registration fee. Adjustments to the 75% invoice calculation must be requested prior to September 1st and are subject to District Commissioner approval. Leagues with outstanding balances will receive monthly statements as of July 1, August 1 and September 1 indicating the amount paid and the amount outstanding. c. All invoices and statements shall be mailed to the Leagueʼs address of record. Electronic copies will be sent upon request.

d. Additionally, beginning on August 1 of each year, the CYSA website shall present a list of all leagues and their payment status.

e. Failure to comply with the September 1 payment requirement may result in a fine of $40 per day for each calendar day after September 1 that the outstanding balance, plus fines, has not been paid. f.

Failure to bring the balance due current by October 1 may result in the league being placed into Bad Standing.

g. All subsequent invoices/statements based on the actual number of players registered are due upon receipt. PIM 10-2 GAME TIMES AND BALL SPECIFICATIONS (OUTDOOR ONLY)

Length of games, overtime periods, and ball specifications, except as provided by US Youth Soccer and its affiliates, the length of games, ball size, ball weight, ball dimensions, and tie-breaking rules for each age group shall be as follows: Div.

Game Length Halves

O.T. Period Halves

U-14

2-35 min.

2-10 min.

U-19 U-16 U-12 U-10 U-8 U-6

2-45 min. 2-40 min. 2-30 min.

As modified rules specify

As modified rules specify As modified rules specify

Ball Size

Ball Circum.

Ball Weight

2-15 min.

27”-28”

14-16 oz.

2-10 min.

25”-26”

11-13 oz.

2-15 min. No tie breaker

No tie breaker No tie breaker

#5 #5

#3 #3

27”-28” 27”-28”

25”-26” 23”-24” 23”-24”

14-16 oz. 14-16 oz. 11-13 oz. 11-12 oz. 11-12 oz.

PIM 10-3 RULES OF PLAY

A. Players wearing orthopedic casts, air-splints or metal splints shall not be eligible to participate in any game. B. Players shall be permitted to wear and/or use medical devices that are prescribed to address a medically recognized disability such as glasses with corrective lenses, insulin pumps, hearing aids and cochlear implants.

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ii.

A team may play in any age group higher than the one of registration. A team may NOT play in an age group lower than the one of registration.

Example: A registered U-14 teams plays in the U-16 age group in league play. The U-14 team may enter state competition in the U-14 level or higher if the team wishes. f.

TEAM RECLASSIFICATION i.

If a player is released or transferred, changing the highest birth date of the team (lowering the age group), the team may change the age group of registration.

g. DISBANDED TEAM i.

h. MIXED TEAMS i.

TEAM BINDERS i.

ii.

iii. Inappropriate documents shall be removed by the team official.

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6. REGISTRATION FEES

d. Additionally, beginning on August 1 of each year, the CYSA website shall present a list of all leagues and their payment status.

Failure to bring the balance due current by October 1 may result in the league being placed into Bad Standing.

g. All subsequent invoices/statements based on the actual number of players registered are due upon receipt. PIM 10-2 GAME TIMES AND BALL SPECIFICATIONS (OUTDOOR ONLY)

Game Length Halves

O.T. Period Halves

U-14

2-35 min.

2-10 min.

U-19 U-16 U-12 U-10 U-8 U-6

2-45 min. 2-40 min. 2-30 min.

As modified rules specify

As modified rules specify As modified rules specify

Ball Size

Ball Circum.

Ball Weight

2-15 min.

27”-28”

14-16 oz.

2-10 min.

25”-26”

11-13 oz.

2-15 min. No tie breaker

No tie breaker No tie breaker

#5 #5

#3 #3

27”-28” 27”-28”

25”-26” 23”-24” 23”-24”

14-16 oz. 14-16 oz. 11-13 oz. 11-12 oz. 11-12 oz.

PIM 10-3 RULES OF PLAY

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C. Charging the goalkeepers shall not be permitted at any time, when he/she is within his/her own penalty area.

ii.

D. Coaching from the sidelines, giving direction to oneʼs own team on points of strategy and position, is permitted provided: i.

ii.

iii. Prior to the game, the referee shall make sure that each playerʼs equipment is in proper order.

No mechanical devices are used.

The tone of voice is informative and not a harangue.

iv.

iii. No coach, substitute, player, or spectator is to be anywhere but at his/her bench area during the game. A teamʼs bench area shall be that area one (1) yard from the touchline and extending to ten (10) yards, one way, from the half-line only. iv. v.

No coach, substitute, player or spectator is to make derogatory remarks or gestures to the referees, other players, substitutes, or spectators. No coach, substitute, or player is to use profanity.

vi. No coach, substitute, player, or spectator is to incite, in any manner, disruptive behavior of any kind. The penalty for the above shall be ejection from the game and disciplinary action will be taken by the Board of Directors of this Association. Please refer to PIM 08-3 for additional information.

E. Where colors of uniforms are similar, the home team must effect a change to colors which are distinct from those of the opponent. F.

The home team will be responsible for the condition of the grounds, the proper field markings and proper equipment. Nets and corner flags are required. It will be the responsibility of both teams to have a game ball and see that their fans behave in a proper and respectful manner.

G. Players may be substituted at the following times: i.

ii.

Prior to a throw-in, in your favor.

Prior to a goal kick, by either team.

iii. After a goal, by either team. iv. v.

After an injury, when the referee stops play, by either team. At half time.

vi. When the referee stops play to caution a player, only the cautioned player may be substituted, prior to the restart of the game.

The number of substitutes shall be unlimited, unless a competition superseding the jurisdiction of this Association determines otherwise. In any case, a substitute shall not enter the field of play until he/she has been given a signal to do so by the referee.

H. The referee shall require that both teams enter all the appropriate information on a CYSA Referee Report form prior to the start of the game. i.

The referee shall verify the identity of the player with his/her player pass. He shall collect the passes of those players who are to participate in the game. The referee must allow no player into the game for whom he/she has no pass or whose name does not appear on the Referee Report form. The referee shall also require that the coach or manager of each team sign the Referee Report form verifying that the information entered on the form is correct. Please refer to PIM 10-1, Section 3 for additional information.

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Upon completion of the game, the referee shall send his/her report to the proper authority within forty-eight (48) hours, holidays excluded, along with the member pass of any ejected player and, in such cases of ejection, he/she shall also mail a supplementary 24 Hour Ejection Report.

v. I.

Please refer to PIM 88-3 for additional information.

A Referee Report form must be filed for every game played.

In the event of a forfeited game, the winning team must submit a Referee Report form made out listing the players of their team; it must be noted on the card “forfeit” and submitted to the proper authority within the stipulated time (see “B” above). A postmark dated within the stipulated time will be deemed as proper compliance with this regulation.

The winning team is responsible for calling the proper authority in charge of the competition, immediately following the game (or within a reasonable time) to notify him/her of the outcome.

J. Any team delaying the start of a scheduled game more than fifteen (15) minutes without the sanction of the proper authority shall forfeit the game to the opponent by a score of 1-0. K. In the event both teams do not show up for a scheduled game, and the referee rules the ground playable, then both teams shall be assessed a loss.

L. Referees responsible for the late start of a game may be disciplined by the proper authority. Referees may, at any time, be called upon by the proper authority to explain their reports. Please refer to PIM 08-3 for additional information.

M. The refereeʼs judgment with regard to the physical condition of the field and its acceptance for play, to the actual happenings and occurrences related to the conduct of the game and those prerogatives granted to him/her, by the “Laws of the Game” for outdoor soccer and the “Official Indoor Soccer Rules” for indoor soccer, shall not be challenged. PIM 10-4 SEND OFF PROCEDURE

If a player is sent off for misconduct, then the referee shall mail the memberʼs pass to the League (in case of League games), or to the proper authority, along with his/her game report. That player is ineligible until the player pass is returned to the player, upon completion of suspension. Please refer to Specific Rules 4:05:07 and PIM 08-3 for additional information.

A. Game reports and “Referee Send-Off Report” for Olympic Development or International Games during which players or team officials are expelled (Red Card) shall be sent to the Board of Directors at the Associationʼs corporate office. Individuals shall be informed of the disciplinary action via their District Commissioner. All reports must be mailed no later than forty-eight (48) hours from the eventʼs conclusion by its governing authority. B. Players and team officials who are sent off (red card) during Cup or tournament play, and have not served the required suspension at the conclusion of the event, shall have their membership passes mailed directly to their respective District Commissioner, along with the “REFEREE SEND-OFF REPORT” and copies of the game report. Should suspensions be served during the event, the membership passes must be returned to the team official but copies of the “REFEREE SEND-OFF REPORT” and game reports must be mailed to the respective District Commissioner(s). All reports shall be mailed no later than forty-eight (48) hours from the eventʼs conclusion by its governing authority.

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C. Charging the goalkeepers shall not be permitted at any time, when he/she is within his/her own penalty area.

ii.

D. Coaching from the sidelines, giving direction to oneʼs own team on points of strategy and position, is permitted provided: i.

ii.

iii. Prior to the game, the referee shall make sure that each playerʼs equipment is in proper order.

No mechanical devices are used.

The tone of voice is informative and not a harangue.

iv.

No coach, substitute, player or spectator is to make derogatory remarks or gestures to the referees, other players, substitutes, or spectators. No coach, substitute, or player is to use profanity.

E. Where colors of uniforms are similar, the home team must effect a change to colors which are distinct from those of the opponent. F.

G. Players may be substituted at the following times: i.

ii.

Prior to a throw-in, in your favor.

Prior to a goal kick, by either team.

iii. After a goal, by either team. iv. v.

After an injury, when the referee stops play, by either team. At half time.

vi. When the referee stops play to caution a player, only the cautioned player may be substituted, prior to the restart of the game.

H. The referee shall require that both teams enter all the appropriate information on a CYSA Referee Report form prior to the start of the game. i.

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v. I.

Please refer to PIM 88-3 for additional information.

A Referee Report form must be filed for every game played.

The winning team is responsible for calling the proper authority in charge of the competition, immediately following the game (or within a reasonable time) to notify him/her of the outcome.

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PIM 11-1 TEAM TRAVEL

TRAVEL TO GAMES OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES

TRAVEL OUT OF DISTRICT

Teams that travel out of their District to play “friendly” games with CYSA teams in another District must notify their District Commissioner of their intent. The District Commissioner will coordinate with the District Commissioner of the other team. Notification of the planned travel is necessary for the event to be considered sanctioned and for insurance to be in effect. TRAVEL TO GAMES IN US YOUTH SOCCER REGION IV STATE ASSOCIATIONS

CYSA teams may travel to games that have been sanctioned by a US Youth Soccer Region IV State Association. Sanctioned games include sanctioned tournament games, sanctioned league play and friendly matches that have been approved by the hosting State Association. CYSA teams traveling to such sanctioned competitions may do so by completing and submitting CYSA Form 2650, “CYSA Travel Notification Form”. Instructions for filing the notification form will be included on the form.

Such permission will be in effect provided that every team member and guest player associated with the team traveling is in good standing with CYSA and that the team participates in the sanctioned competition with team and player credentials for each player, guest player and registered team official as required by CYSA and approved by the respective CYSA District Registrar.

CYSA teams may travel to games outside of the United States if approved by US Soccer for foreign travel. CYSA teams traveling to such foreign competitions may do so by completing and submitting properly completed travel paperwork (including the required fees payable to US Soccer, the United States Soccer Federation Application for Foreign Travel, the Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act Agreement Form, US Youth Soccer “Application for Travel” form and form 201 “CYSA Official Travel Roster” form) to the CYSA office for processing no later than 60 days prior to the team travel. Instructions for filing the travel paperwork will be included on the CYSA Travel Roster. Such approval will be in effect provided that every team member and guest player associated with the team traveling is in good standing with CYSA and that the team participates in the sanctioned competition with team and player credentials for each player, guest player and registered team official as required by CYSA and approved by the respective CYSA District Registrar.

A teamʼs failure to obtain travel approval from US Soccer and CYSA prior to traveling, in accordance with the established protocol, could delay and/or invalidate payment on any insurance claims for the player and/or team arising from participation in the tournament games to which the team traveled.

To comply with the CYSA notification protocol a CYSA team traveling to game sanctioned by a US Youth Soccer Region IV State Association must notify CYSA of its intention to travel at least one business day prior to the beginning date of the travel to the sanctioned game.

A teamʼs failure to properly notify CYSA at least one business day prior to traveling, in accordance with the established protocol, could delay and/or invalidate payment on any insurance claims for the player and/or team arising from participation in the tournament games to which the team traveled. TRAVEL TO GAMES IN US YOUTH SOCCER STATE ASSOCIATIONS OUTSIDE OF REGION IV

CYSA teams may travel to games that have been sanctioned by a US Youth Soccer State Association. Sanctioned games include sanctioned tournament games, sanctioned league play and friendly matches that have been approved by the hosting State Association. CYSA teams traveling to such sanctioned competitions may do so by completing and submitting properly completed travel paperwork (including the US Youth Soccer “Application for Travel” form and form 201 “CYSA Official Travel Roster” form) to the CYSA office for timely processing. Instructions for filing the travel paperwork will be included on the CYSA Travel Roster. Such approval will be in effect provided that every team member and guest player associated with the team traveling is in good standing with CYSA and that the team participates in the sanctioned competition with team and player credentials for each player, guest player and registered team official as required by CYSA and approved by the respective CYSA District Registrar. A teamʼs failure to obtain travel approval from CYSA prior to traveling, in accordance with the established protocol, could delay and/or invalidate payment on any insurance claims for the player and/or team arising from participation in the tournament games to which the team traveled.

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PIM 11-1 TEAM TRAVEL

TRAVEL TO GAMES OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES

TRAVEL OUT OF DISTRICT

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INTRODUCTION FROM THE CYSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Section 3: RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

Thank you for your participation. The CYSA Board of Directors appreciates your efforts, whether you are coaching, referring, registering, or doing any other task. One of the benefits from the CYSA programs is the growth that kids will experience under your guidance. This section of the team manual is provided to assist you in providing a safe and productive environment for the kids. Our goal is to give you support that will help maintain a healthful and playful situation for the kids.

The purpose of this section is to provide information to assist California Youth Soccer Association affiliates and all participants to address issues relating to risk management. It does not provide professional legal advice and may not be relied upon for that purpose. Consult an attorney for legal advice or information. We look forward to working with you for many years of creating a challenging, fun and growth oriented soccer program.

Please remember that the actions of your Board are oriented to providing a positive environment for the kids. Participation is a match between the kids and an adult. The Board of Directors and Leagues reserve the right to decide whether a person is suitable to work with the kids or in other positions within CYSA or with any of itʼs affiliates.

PHYSICAL CONTACT

Physical contact should be limited to that necessary and appropriate to teach a skill, treat an injury, console or congratulate a player. In the instance of teaching a skill, minimal contact should be involved and none which places the adult in a position of power or intimidation.

A participant (other than a parent or legal guardian) being alone in a one-on-one situation with a player is inappropriate. If an adult is alone with a player then the adult should do so in a visibly public site.

There are those participants who are expressive by using their hands to give a pat on the back, a rub of the head, or other acts of touching to show appreciation or indicate a job well done. In a public setting those acts, when not done in an overly familiar manner, are understood. There should never be such touching in a one on one situation. Even the hint of inappropriate contact with a player may be enough to create the impression of inappropriate contact with children. Participants should act in a defensive mode so that there is no air of impropriety.

During an out-of-town tournament a non-parent/custodian adult shall not share any sleeping arrangement with a player or players. Adults must respect the privacy of players. Adults must provide privacy to players in changing rooms, showers, and bathrooms. Suspicious behavior by an adult or claims of a sexual nature shall be reported to the District Commissioner. CYSA will, when warranted, investigate claims and report the findings to the Board of Directors along with a recommendation to the Board Chairman and/or counsel.

Molestation can be real, or the allegation can be a tool of revenge. Molesters can be registered at the local police department or they can exist for years without detection. Checking through records may or may not reveal a molester. Therefore, it is everyoneʼs concern to deal with this issue. It is CYSAʼs and US Youth Soccer Associationʼs goal to exclude participation by those who have committed violent crimes or crimes that may bring an unnecessary risk to the health and well being of the participants. CYSA will not knowingly allow the participation of anyone that has a history of molestation or other criminal activity wherein the health of kids may be jeopardized. On the other hand, CYSA will preserve individual rights and not allow for unjustified pursuit of rumor based claims on a personʼs character. The same standards will also apply to those criminal records which may reflect on an inability to work with other individuals or kids.

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Section 3: RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

PHYSICAL CONTACT

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Keeping the quality of participants with the best interest of the kids at heart is everyoneʼs business. Everyone who participates on behalf of CYSA has certain responsibilities in this regard.

Your responsibilities include: • Adhere to the guidelines •

• •

Report any alleged improprieties about other participants to a league representative, who in turn will pass the information onto CYSA.

If there are rumors about your conduct then please consult with a league official.

Complete the Employee/Volunteer/Contractor/Participant Disclosure form and return it to the local registrar before participating in CYSA sponsored activities.

CYSA Official responsibilities are: • Investigate charges of molestation or of a convicted molester or criminal though records, interviews and officials, as well as consultation with counsel. •

•

Determine whether participation would or would not be in the best interest of CYSA objectives for the kids.

Provide a right of appeal consistent with PIM 08-3.

Coaches, referees, and other participants are in a unique position to help kids challenge themselves physically and mentally. Unfortunately, some adults may consider participating for other reasons. It is CYSAʼs intention that this does not occur.

If a participant has retained counsel then there shall not be any communication with the participant. Communications on these issues shall remain confidential. Any questions from parents or the media shall be referred to CYSA.

PROTOCOL FOR ADMINISTRATIVE HANDLING

If there is a perception that a participant has failed to comply with these guidelines, has misrepresented his or her history or background, or is engaged in activity which may be inappropriate for working with kids, then the following course of action shall be taken. 1. The league president shall be informed of pertinent facts, information location, or source information.

2. The information shall be related to the District Commissioner, who shall assist the league president in determining if facts warrant a suspension.

3. If suspension is warranted and the participant has a pass, the participantʼs pass shall be obtained as soon as possible.

HEALTH AND WELL BEING

The risk of injury in any sport is always present. Parents know this when they sign up their kids to play. However, sometimes parents will blame others for uncontrollable events or for actions perceived to be harmful to their kids. This section is intended to give you some guidelines for keeping injuries or exposures to a minimum. A participant who responds to an incident or injury should do so in a knowledgeable manner, or defer any action to a party who has expertise in such matters. The following first aid guidelines should help you with the more common first aid techniques used with soccer related injuries.

Whether to call for an ambulance is a judgment call that carries with it anxiety if the degree of injury is unclear. If possible defer the question to the childʼs parent, or a nurse or doctor on the field. Cell phones can be used to contact parents, advice nurses, or ambulances. Follow first aid procedures and make the judgment based on sound criteria. But when in doubt pass the decision to someone with more expertise, such as an ambulance crew. Each child is required to provide you with a medical consent form. The consent form is required at every CYSA sponsored event.

There are situations wherein a kid is injured and there is no health care provider or the policy limits are inadequate. For those cases, CYSA maintains an excess accident insurance policy which provides coverage of medical bills up to $300,000 per injury. A copy of CYSAʼs summary of accident insurance coverage is in this manual or you may obtain one from the CYSA State Office at (925) 426-KIDS (see sections 3:07:01 and 3:07:02 of the CYSA Constitution and Bylaws). Common judgment issues and guidelines for these issues are: • Head injuries resulting in disorientation, vomiting, or the repeating of words, must result in a player remaining out of the game and medical attention must be sought. • • •

Injuries that result in a rapid swelling usually indicate some type of injury beyond the sprain/strain stage. Appropriate action should be based on advice from someone with medical credentials.

Coaches and referees shall treat all blood and bodily fluids as potentially infectious. Players who have an open and bloody wound cannot play until bleeding has stopped (in the case of a nose bleed) or the bleeding has stopped and is fully covered to protect against possible contact with another player. First aid kits shall contain items noted under “First Aid Supplies” in the First Aid Guide of this section. Coaches should have first aid kits available with them at all times.

Information on first aid techniques is included in the First Aid portion of this section.

4. Promptly following the suspension the District Commissioner shall inform the CYSA Chairman and First Vice Chairman.

5. Until a final determination is made, responses to inquiries as to the status of the volunteer shall be limited to noting the suspension is in effect until an investigation is completed. Parties requesting information and providing information do so at their own risk unless such information is authorized for release by the Chairman. 6. The chairman may involve counsel to:

• investigate authenticity of allegations and identification

• provide direction to CYSA, the Board of Directors, and the league involved.

7. When appropriate, PIM 08-3 proceedings may be initiated.

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Keeping the quality of participants with the best interest of the kids at heart is everyoneʼs business. Everyone who participates on behalf of CYSA has certain responsibilities in this regard.

Your responsibilities include: • Adhere to the guidelines •

• •

Report any alleged improprieties about other participants to a league representative, who in turn will pass the information onto CYSA.

If there are rumors about your conduct then please consult with a league official.

Complete the Employee/Volunteer/Contractor/Participant Disclosure form and return it to the local registrar before participating in CYSA sponsored activities.

CYSA Official responsibilities are: • Investigate charges of molestation or of a convicted molester or criminal though records, interviews and officials, as well as consultation with counsel. •

•

Determine whether participation would or would not be in the best interest of CYSA objectives for the kids.

Provide a right of appeal consistent with PIM 08-3.

PROTOCOL FOR ADMINISTRATIVE HANDLING

2. The information shall be related to the District Commissioner, who shall assist the league president in determining if facts warrant a suspension.

3. If suspension is warranted and the participant has a pass, the participantʼs pass shall be obtained as soon as possible.

HEALTH AND WELL BEING

Injuries that result in a rapid swelling usually indicate some type of injury beyond the sprain/strain stage. Appropriate action should be based on advice from someone with medical credentials.

Information on first aid techniques is included in the First Aid portion of this section.

4. Promptly following the suspension the District Commissioner shall inform the CYSA Chairman and First Vice Chairman.

• investigate authenticity of allegations and identification

• provide direction to CYSA, the Board of Directors, and the league involved.

7. When appropriate, PIM 08-3 proceedings may be initiated.

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SAFE PLAY CONCERNS

Goal Safety The perception of injury in youth soccer is limited to the kids playing on the field. But injuries can come from many sources. Each year kids and others are injured from falling soccer goal posts. Accordingly, please take the Guidelines contained herein and U.S. Products Safety Commission Guidelines seriously.

There are approximately 225,000 to 500,000 soccer goals in the United States. Many of these soccer goals are unsafe because they are unstable and are either unanchored or not properly anchored or counter-balanced. These movable soccer goals pose an unnecessary risk of tip-over to children who climb on goals (or nets) or hang from the crossbar. The Consumer Products Safety Commission knows of four deaths in 1990 alone and at least 21 deaths during the past 16 years associated with movable soccer goals. In addition, an estimated 120 injuries involving falling goals were treated each year in U.S. hospital emergency rooms during the period 1989 through 1993. Many of the serious incidents occurred when the soccer goals tipped over onto the victim.

The majority of movable soccer goals are constructed of metal, typically weighing 150-500 pounds. The serious injuries and deaths are a result of blunt force trauma to the head, neck, chest, and limbs of the victims. In most cases this occurred when the goal tipped or was accidentally tipped onto the victim. In one case an 8-year-old child was fatally injured when the movable soccer goal he was climbing tipped over and struck him on the head. In another case, a 20-year-old male died from a massive head trauma when he pulled a goal down on himself while attempting to do chin-ups. In a third case, while attempting to tighten a net to its goal post, the victimʼs father lifted the back base of the goal causing it to tip over striking his 3-year-old child on the head, causing a fatal injury. High winds can also cause movable soccer goals to fall over. For example, a 9-year-old was fatally injured when a goal was tipped over by a gust of wind. In another incident, a 19-year-old goalie suffered stress fractures to both legs when the soccer goal was blown on top of her. ALL SOCCER GOALS MUST UNDER ALL CIRCUMSTANCES BE ANCHORED.

Anchoring/Securing/Counterweighting Guidelines A properly anchored/counterweighted movable soccer goal is much less likely to tip over. Remember to secure the goal to the ground (at the rear of the goal), making sure the anchors are flush with the ground and clearly visible. It is IMPERATIVE that ALL soccer goals are always anchored properly. There are several different ways to secure a soccer goal. The number and type of anchors to be used will depend on a number of factors, such as soil type, soil moisture content, and total goal weight.

If you need technical assistance/directions on anchoring, please call the CYSA office or the United States Consumer Products Safety Commission (USCPSC) guidelines.

Goals may only be moved by program administrators (coaches, referees, etc.) or those appointed by an administrator. Players or children under 16 should not be involved in moving goals. Goals should not be moved with any children under 14 within 20 feet of the goal. Goals that are fractured or customized shall not be used. Goals shall be anchored as per the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission guidelines for anchoring/securing/counterweighting. All goals that are not in continuous use shall be locked together or to a fence as per the U.S. Product Safety Commission guidelines for storage.

Guidelines for Goal Storage or Securing When Goal is Not in Use Many incidents investigated by CPSC occurred when the goals were unattended. Therefore, it is imperative that all goals are stored properly when not being used. When goals are not being used always: A. Remove the net,

B. Take appropriate steps to secure goals such as:

1. Place the goal frames face to face and secure them at each goal post with a lock and chain, 2. Lock and chain to a suitable fixed structure such as a permanent fence. 3. Lock unused goals in a secure storage room after each use,

4. If applicable, fully disassemble the goals for seasonal storage, or

5. If applicable, fold the face of the goal down and lock it to its base.

Goal Safety Tips • Securely anchor or counterweight movable soccer goals at ALL times. • •

Anchor or chain one goal to another, to itself in a folded down position, or to nearby fence posts, dugouts, or any other similar sturdy fixture when not in use. If this is not practical, store movable soccer goals in a place where children cannot have access to them. Remove nets when goals are not in use.

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Check for structural integrity and proper connecting hardware before every use. Replace damaged or missing parts or fasteners immediately.

•

Ensure safety/warning labels are clearly visible (placed under the crossbar and on the sides of the downposts at eye level).

•

Always exercise extreme caution when moving goals and allow adequate manpower to move goals of varied sizes and weights. Movable soccer goals should only be moved by authorized and trained personnel.

• •

NEVER allow anyone to climb on the net or goal framework. Fully disassemble goals for seasonal storage.

Always instruct players on the safe handling of and potential dangers associated with movable soccer goals. Movable soccer goals should only be used on LEVEL (flat) fields.

Goals that have not been anchored should be reported to the field maintenance supervisor. (This is advisable to do personally and in writing). It is particularly important that goals are not used as climbing structures. Most deaths related to goals are either from climbing or other inappropriate use of the structures. It is suggested that players be advised at an initial team meeting that climbing, chin ups, or other such uses of the goal are not allowed.

FIELD INCIDENTS AND UPKEEP

Field conditions are another exposure that is controllable. While some leagues play on pristine fields, others are not as fortunate. The legal criteria for liability in field conditions is “known or should have known.” Therefore, it is in the interest of both the field owner and the League to inspect the field. Look for depressions, holes, sprinkler heads, and foreign objects on the field. If there are areas that are muddy or have potholes repairs to make the field appropriate should be performed before any play. Furthermore, the appropriate League contact should converse with the field owner and document conversations with the responsible party.

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If you need technical assistance/directions on anchoring, please call the CYSA office or the United States Consumer Products Safety Commission (USCPSC) guidelines.

B. Take appropriate steps to secure goals such as:

4. If applicable, fully disassemble the goals for seasonal storage, or

5. If applicable, fold the face of the goal down and lock it to its base.

Goal Safety Tips • Securely anchor or counterweight movable soccer goals at ALL times. • •

•

Check for structural integrity and proper connecting hardware before every use. Replace damaged or missing parts or fasteners immediately.

•

Ensure safety/warning labels are clearly visible (placed under the crossbar and on the sides of the downposts at eye level).

•

Always exercise extreme caution when moving goals and allow adequate manpower to move goals of varied sizes and weights. Movable soccer goals should only be moved by authorized and trained personnel.

• •

NEVER allow anyone to climb on the net or goal framework. Fully disassemble goals for seasonal storage.

Always instruct players on the safe handling of and potential dangers associated with movable soccer goals. Movable soccer goals should only be used on LEVEL (flat) fields.

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Notifying the field owner does not relieve a league of a legal liability. Once a safety concern is identified it then becomes the owner of the field as well as the userʼs responsibility to mitigate injury. On the one hand we want to be responsive to the safety concern of the kids. On the other hand, we do not want to assume the responsibility of field maintenance. Safety concerns should be promptly reported to the league person responsible for contacting the field maintenance staff. • • •

Unsafe conditions should be reported to the responsible entity as soon as possible. The league representative shall telephone the responsible entity and take notes on the name of the person called, the conversation, and plan of action. A report of the hazard shall be made to the responsible property owner.

Areas under construction provide additional risks and require special attention. Whenever a field is under construction and there is any obligation on the part of the CYSA or affiliated leagues, then the General Manager should be notified as soon as possible. Photographs of an accident scene on the field (or any area for which CYSA may have some legal duty) should be taken as soon as possible if there is serious injury.

FIELD SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST

Field Name _______________________________________ Date_______________________________

Location__________________________________________ Inspector ___________________________ Field

Condition: S = Safe, NA = Needs Attention, D = Dangerous, Unsafe

1. Low/High Spots

4. Sprinkler heads protruding

2. Stones, glass, debris 3. Holes in field

5. Other _________________________________________________________________________

If you donʼt report it, it wonʼt get fixed!

DRIVING

Drivers must have adequate insurance. Only those who meet this requirement are allowed to drive with kids.

CYSA does not provide automobile insurance for personally owned or rented vehicles. No coverage is provided to parents or coaches while going to and from including when transporting youth players to games or practices or other events.

Adults transporting players must model safe driving techniques and enforce seat belt use with players and other vehicle occupants. Drivers shall conform to all requirements of the vehicle code.

Parents who wish to drive players (other than their own children) to practices, scrimmages, games, and tournaments shall sign the Driver Certification and Authorization form and provide the form to the appropriate league official.

PERSONAL LIABILITY

Decisions made by program administrators, regardless of whether they are CYSA or league sanctioned activities, may unknowingly obligate the league or CYSA to implied legal obligation. Accordingly, administrators are requested to check with the appropriate officials.

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CYSA insures its Directors, Officers, and volunteers with liability insurance, as per section 2:09:01 of the Constitution, Bylaws, General Procedures, Specific Rules, PIMs section of the Team Manual. It is possible for an individual to be named as a separate defendant in a suit arising out of a CYSA sanctioned event. Should this happen CYSA will provide a defense and cover the liability on your behalf, subject to the coverage and exclusions of CYSAʼs general liability policy. In the course of providing liability coverage for fields within a public or private facility, (usually the City, County, or developer), a request will be made for CYSA liability coverage in the form of the entity being named as an additional insured. It is CYSAʼs intent to cover the owner for that portion of property occupied by their members and only when their members are using the property and only when participation is solely in a CYSA sanctioned event. It is not CYSAʼs intent to cover the nearby playground, swimming pool, baseball backstop or any other aspect of the property not specifically related to the practice and play of youth soccer.

Normally, our insurance broker will add the facility owner as an additional insured to protect them in the event of a loss during a CYSA sponsored activity. (This is done through notification to the CYSA office of the requirement and sending the office a copy of the proposed contract and insurance requirements). The problem is that the owner is likely to require some sort of “use-of-premises agreement”. This could be a permit, a lease or some other contract stipulating the terms of the use of the premises. Such contracts are usually very favorable to the lessor. They likely contain an insurance requirement clause as well as a hold harmless clause. These should be reviewed carefully to determine the extent of liability to CYSA. The contract should specify when and what you will be responsible for. Ideally, you will be responsible for the field or the facility when it is being used for CYSA purposes. If you are required to cover the premises on a 24 hour basis then additional liability insurance must be requested. Any contract which does not limit responsibility to specific use for CYSA activities broadens your responsibilities and must be reviewed by the CYSA office.

CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS

All draft contracts shall be sent to the CYSA for review of indemnification, hold harmless and contractual obligations that may effect the liabilities of CYSA.

LANGUAGE

Offensive and vulgar language is always unacceptable. Administrators should model good communications skills. Language that is denigrating in nature, content or tone or refers to oneʼs gender, race, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or religion is unacceptable. Inappropriate language, including language targeting officials, opponents, players, or spectators may be grounds for player penalties or removal of adults from the game and/or premises.

SPECIAL NEEDS

Leagues can use “special circumstances” for assigning players to allow participation of players with special needs. Accommodations may be made if the league is provided with a written consent from • •

Parents or guardians A physician

Some children may be HIV positive or have other potentially infectious diseases. Coaches should treat any acknowledged condition in the confidential manner with which the information is related by the parent or guardian. Other than voluntary admission from the parent or guardian, other discussion about a childʼs medical condition should be considered as rumors and dealt with as such. Coaches who disclose confidential information may open themselves to civil and criminal court action. Therefore, any public disclosure may not be made without permission from the parent.

VIOLATIONS

Violations of these guidelines by program administrators or players will subject them to disciplinary actions including but not limited to warnings, sanctions, suspensions, or release.

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Field Name _______________________________________ Date_______________________________

Location__________________________________________ Inspector ___________________________ Field

Condition: S = Safe, NA = Needs Attention, D = Dangerous, Unsafe

1. Low/High Spots

4. Sprinkler heads protruding

2. Stones, glass, debris 3. Holes in field

5. Other _________________________________________________________________________

If you donʼt report it, it wonʼt get fixed!

DRIVING

Drivers must have adequate insurance. Only those who meet this requirement are allowed to drive with kids.

Adults transporting players must model safe driving techniques and enforce seat belt use with players and other vehicle occupants. Drivers shall conform to all requirements of the vehicle code.

PERSONAL LIABILITY

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All draft contracts shall be sent to the CYSA for review of indemnification, hold harmless and contractual obligations that may effect the liabilities of CYSA.

LANGUAGE

SPECIAL NEEDS

Parents or guardians A physician

VIOLATIONS

Violations of these guidelines by program administrators or players will subject them to disciplinary actions including but not limited to warnings, sanctions, suspensions, or release.

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Section 4: COACHING

"TWO TRACK" COACH EDUCATION

Coaching

CYSA now offers a "Two Track" system of Coach Education. Coaches may attend the courses which they feel best suit their own level of experience and the teams they intend to coach.

The Foundations Track best suits coaches who have not yet had any formal training in the game or who may be in their early years of coaching.

The Competitive Track is recommended for coaches who seek to obtain a national license or who intend to coach at the highest levels.

NO WAITING PERIODS

THE FOUNDATIONS TRACK

The Foundations Track provides instruction in the traditional CYSA "F" and "E" courses.

Course "modules" for the essential physical skills of the game, or the "technical" courses, have been added to this Track. Instruction continues to the initial tactical courses for attacking, defending, and team coordination.

THE COMPETITIVE TRACK

The Competitive Track follows the USSF "E" course materials and the USSF "D" course materials, necessary to obtain a National D license. Because the "D" course is graded, coaches must take the CYSA "E/D" course prior to taking the "D" course, to improve their preparation for the D license course to ensure their success.

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Section 4: COACHING

"TWO TRACK" COACH EDUCATION

Coaching

CYSA now offers a "Two Track" system of Coach Education. Coaches may attend the courses which they feel best suit their own level of experience and the teams they intend to coach.

The Foundations Track best suits coaches who have not yet had any formal training in the game or who may be in their early years of coaching.

The Competitive Track is recommended for coaches who seek to obtain a national license or who intend to coach at the highest levels.

NO WAITING PERIODS

THE FOUNDATIONS TRACK

The Foundations Track provides instruction in the traditional CYSA "F" and "E" courses.

THE COMPETITIVE TRACK

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THE FOUNDATIONS TRACK

THE PRE-F, OR INTRODUCTION COURSE: 3 HOURS

The fundamentals of organizing the team, working with parents, establishing a practice regimen, selecting a coaching methodology. This course is free or at a minimal cost and is hosted by the Districts. The course is a must for new coaches, full of useful practical information for coaching a youth team.

THE TRADITIONAL CYSA “F” COURSE: 9 HOURS

The CYSA-developed “F” course is offered to provide a coaching methodology for newer coaches. Coverage extends to teaching the skills for First Attacker and First Defender, over three hours of class time and six hours of field demonstration.

THE TRADITIONAL CYSA “E” COURSE: 18 HOURS

This CYSA-developed “E” course is offered to follow on to the “F” course and teaches the beginning of tactics, or combination play. Coverage extends to Second Attacker and Second Defender. The course is designed to be completed in one weekend, including Friday evening.

GOALKEEPER TRAINING: 9 HOURS

Coaching The modules are: Passing and Receiving: 6 Hours Dribbling: 3 Hours Heading and Throw-Ins: 3 Hours Crossing and Shooting: 3 Hours Seven Set Pieces: 6 Hours Kickoff, Goal Kick, Throw-in, Corner Kick, Direct Free Kick, Indirect Free Kick, and Penalty Kick

THE CYSA TACTICAL MODULES FOR FOUNDATION TRACK Foundational Defense Tactics: 6 Hours First, Second, and Third Defender Skill Sets

Foundational Attacking Tactics: 6 Hours First, Second, and Third Attackers and Shooting

Teaching Tactical Attack Positioning; Angles, Balance, and Depth: 3 Hours

Foundational methods of teaching younger players in attacking tactics: Proper positioning, angles, coverage, balance, depth, and “making space.” The end of “bunch ball” and the beginning of combination play.

The CYSA Goalkeeper Training course is designed to teach safe techniques for keepers in leaping, diving, and shot stopping. Protection from injury and methods for training keepersʼ technical skills are presented. Receiving and distribution of the ball, restarts, and strategy and tactics in team defense are all covered. Coaches may bring youth keepers to the course for the last three hours of the field session, but this is not a requirement.

LAWS OF THE GAME: 3 HOURS

Simple interactive classroom instruction on the 17 Laws and their modified versions for U6, U8, U10, and U12. Practical examples.

TECHNIQUE THE CYSA TECHNICAL MODULES

CYSA has broken down the elements of foundational coach instruction on technical skills into separate modules. Each module is intended to focus on teaching a related set of technical skills or on a single aspect of the technical needs of tactics. The modules are designed to be taught in a single day. The modules can be joined for a lengthier session. Sponsors can mix and match. The modules are designed to teach use of practical coaching methods. For example, for the Passing and Receiving module, the course instructs on technical aspects of passing and receiving. Games which train and enhance the proper techniques are demonstrated, for example: Rondos, Hot Box, Four In Line, Short-Short-Long, Flag Spotter, and Merry-Go-Round. Training is progressive, from simple and easy to more difficult.

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THE FOUNDATIONS TRACK

THE PRE-F, OR INTRODUCTION COURSE: 3 HOURS

THE TRADITIONAL CYSA “F” COURSE: 9 HOURS

THE TRADITIONAL CYSA “E” COURSE: 18 HOURS

GOALKEEPER TRAINING: 9 HOURS

THE CYSA TACTICAL MODULES FOR FOUNDATION TRACK Foundational Defense Tactics: 6 Hours First, Second, and Third Defender Skill Sets

Foundational Attacking Tactics: 6 Hours First, Second, and Third Attackers and Shooting

Teaching Tactical Attack Positioning; Angles, Balance, and Depth: 3 Hours

LAWS OF THE GAME: 3 HOURS

Simple interactive classroom instruction on the 17 Laws and their modified versions for U6, U8, U10, and U12. Practical examples.

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THE COMPETITIVE TRACK

THE USSF “E” COURSE: ONE WEEKEND, 18 HOURS

The “E” course focuses on teaching methods for training players in the tactics of the game. The course also provides teaching methodology for meeting the technical demands of the game. Finally, the developmental process of youth players to age 12 is covered. The USSF “E” course materials are used, with emphasis on the new 2011 USSF coaching curriculum concepts. The course topics are: Methods of Coaching, Team Management, Tactics, Defending Tactics, Laws, and Preventing Injuries, along with practical instruction for Dribbling, Passing, Receiving, Shooting, Heading, and Goalkeeping.

Games designed to teach and enhance each of those skills are provided, including instruction on up to 5 versus 5 small-sided games. The course concludes with assessment and review sessions designed to give the coaches an understanding of their progress in the instruction. Attendance at the USSF “E” course is a mandatory prerequisite to taking the National D course.

SPECIAL PREPARATION THE CYSA “E/D” COURSE: TWO WEEKENDS

Intended as preparation for the D course, the CYSA “E/D” course uses the USSF D course curriculum to prepare coaches prior to taking the national licensing course later in the same year. Emphasis is placed on Methods of Coaching, Tactical Principles of Attacking and Defending, and Game Analysis. Practice field and classroom topics are assigned. Instructors assist candidates in demonstrating effective teaching methods. Practical advice on the candidatesʼ progress is given. Attendance at the CYSA “E/D” course is a mandatory prerequisite to taking the D course.

THE NATIONAL LICENSE THE USSF D COURSE: 36 HOURS

There are over 16,000 coaches in the United States holding a national license. The “National D” is the first level license. Coaches receiving the National D license are eligible to proceed to additional national licenses with USSF and NSCAA. Successful completion of the course is required to obtain a “National D” or “State D.”

TWO FORMATS The D course is offered in two formats: an “immersion in soccer,” live-in six-day course (often held at a college) and a two-weekend course held in the Districts. Each year from three to five D courses are offered by CYSA.

Coaches planning on taking the D course should carefully schedule their CYSA E/D course so that it is completed in time to attend the D course. No waivers are permitted. Because the grading on the D course determines “National” or “State” license, preparation is essential.

Coaching tactical demands of the game and the developmental process of youth players. Instruction on practical coaching methodology is provided. Candidates participate in all activities--field, lecture, and discussion groups--and must demonstrate basic soccer knowledge and coaching ability.

FREE HIGH-LEVEL INSTRUCTION THE “COMPETITIVE COACHING CLINICS”

CYSAʻs Competitive Track also provides “Competitive Coaching Clinics” intended for advanced coaches. The “Competitive Coaching Clinics” are offered free to the Districts. These highly acclaimed six-hour clinics are instructed only by the highest level instructors with national and, in some cases, international experience. The “Competitive Coaching Clinics” are provided with copyrighted course materials created by Carlos Menjivar and CYSA. Each clinic is open to up to 60 affiliated CYSA coaches. The “Competitive Coaching Clinics” involve classroom lecture and field demonstration, and they are currently offered in these topics:

SYSTEMS OF PLAY AND MORE 1. System of Play 1-3-5-2; 2. System of Play 1-4-3-3;

3. Individual, Group, and Team Defending and Pressing;

4. Tactical/Technical Functional Training of Central Midfielders; 5. Playing Out from the Back;

6. The Rainy Day Session (Indoor Only): Four Interlocking Themes of Excellent Teams: Possession, Control of the Game, Creating Chances, and the Economic Expenditure of Team Energy. 7. Tactical modules for competition.

Additional topics are being added.

Contact your District Commissioner or your District Coaching Coordinator to schedule a Competitive Coaching Clinic.

CYSANORTH.ORG GETTING INFORMATION

All scheduled courses are listed on the CYSA coaching website, cysanorth.org. Every CYSA league may host coaching courses; however, districts must host the “E/D” and “D” courses. Applications for the courses are on the CYSA website. Each District has a District Coaching Coordinator (“DCC”) who is responsible for coordinating instruction in the District and providing information on the coaching program. The DCC contact information is also on the website.

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THE COMPETITIVE TRACK

THE USSF “E” COURSE: ONE WEEKEND, 18 HOURS

SPECIAL PREPARATION THE CYSA “E/D” COURSE: TWO WEEKENDS

THE NATIONAL LICENSE THE USSF D COURSE: 36 HOURS

FREE HIGH-LEVEL INSTRUCTION THE “COMPETITIVE COACHING CLINICS”

SYSTEMS OF PLAY AND MORE 1. System of Play 1-3-5-2; 2. System of Play 1-4-3-3;

3. Individual, Group, and Team Defending and Pressing;

4. Tactical/Technical Functional Training of Central Midfielders; 5. Playing Out from the Back;

Additional topics are being added.

Contact your District Commissioner or your District Coaching Coordinator to schedule a Competitive Coaching Clinic.

CYSANORTH.ORG GETTING INFORMATION

The objective of the D course is to expand coachesʼ knowledge and understanding of the technical and

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CYSA Founders’ Cup Directives, Rules & Regulations

Section 5: CUP COMPETITION

CYSA Founders’ Cup Directives, Rules & Regulations I.

These rules govern CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Competitions and supersede any other CYSA rules to the extent that other CYSA rules may be inconsistent with these rules.

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CYSA FOUNDERSʼ CUP COMPETITIONS

The CYSA Foundersʼ Cup is a statewide event held in winter and spring. Participating teams may be subject to travel over long distances and rescheduling of games due to adverse weather conditions. Teams that do not care to travel, or that lack the flexibility to play rescheduled games, should not apply.

The purpose of the CYSA Foundersʼ Cup is the selection of CYSA State Champions in each gender and age group. Separate competitions will be held in both boys and girls U10, U12, U14, U16 and U19 divisions.

JURISDICTION

The entire CYSA Foundersʼ Cup competition shall be under the jurisdiction of the CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Committee as authorized by the CYSA Board of Directors. The CYSA Board of Directors reserves the right to any final decision with regard to any and all games played in these competitions.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

CYSA Foundersʼ Cup competitions are open to any Division 4 Under-10 through Under-19 CYSA registered team so long as such team meets CYSA Foundersʼ Cup entrance and eligibility requirements, is in good standing at the time of entry and remains in good standing throughout the competition.

No player may participate in the CYSA Foundersʼ Cup if rostered on a Division 1 or Division 3 team in the current seasonal year. EXCEPTION: A player who was originally rostered on a Division 1 or Division 3 team during the current seasonal year, who must transfer off that team due to bona fide reasons may still be eligible to participate in CYSA Foundersʼ Cup competition. Approval may ONLY be granted by a request from the teamʼs League President and written approval by the teamʼs District Commissioner. All teams participating in the CYSA Foundersʼ Cup must have played solely in Division 4 competition. EXCEPTION: Division 4 teams approved by the Board of Directors upon the recommendation of their District Commissioner to compete in a Division 1 or Division 3 playing league in order to have a viable playing league may still be eligible to participate in CYSA Foundersʼ Cup.

Any team that participates in an Under-8 or younger playing league may not enter the CYSA Foundersʼ Cup.

Any player on a frozen roster is considered to have participated in cup play.

A team or player may play in only one (1) CYSA Cup competition within the same current seasonal year. (i.e. team or player may not play in CYSA Foundersʼ Cup and CYSA State Cup, CYSA Presidents Cup or CYSA Association Cup)

G. Players must be properly registered with a CYSA affiliated league and their credentials approved by the District Commissioner/Registrar for the current seasonal year, in accordance with CYSA and US Youth Soccer Rules. H.

All rostering of individuals on CYSA Foundersʼ Cup teams, including transfers, adds and releases will be processed in accordance with CYSA and US Youth Soccer registration requirements.

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Section 5: CUP COMPETITION

CYSA Founders’ Cup Directives, Rules & Regulations I.

These rules govern CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Competitions and supersede any other CYSA rules to the extent that other CYSA rules may be inconsistent with these rules.

A. B.

II.

III.

A. B.

CYSA FOUNDERSʼ CUP COMPETITIONS

JURISDICTION

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Any team that participates in an Under-8 or younger playing league may not enter the CYSA Foundersʼ Cup.

Any player on a frozen roster is considered to have participated in cup play.

All rostering of individuals on CYSA Foundersʼ Cup teams, including transfers, adds and releases will be processed in accordance with CYSA and US Youth Soccer registration requirements.

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For CYSA Foundersʼ Cup the deadline for transfers, adds and drops (releases), shall be fourteen (14) days prior to the originally scheduled date for the start of the CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Competition for each specific age/gender group. All rosters are frozen at that time. Only those players legally rostered at such time are eligible to participate in further CYSA and/or US Youth Soccer Regional, or National Cup Competitions.

Registered team officials may be added to the team roster at anytime prior to or after the CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Competition has begun. A team must have an adult of at least twenty-one (21) years of age in attendance as the registered team official. No team shall be allowed to play if it does not have a registered team official who is at least twenty-one (21) years of age who will be responsible for the actions/activities of the team during CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Competition Play.

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The CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Competition Entry Form filled out completely and including the signature or electronic acknowledgement of a registered team official.

CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Team Entry Fee in the form of a check, money order or credit card payable to CYSA for $400.00.

A legible copy of the teamʼs official roster (goldenrod) that has been approved by the teamʼs District Registrar.

Late receipt of entry through delay by the U.S. Mail, other carriers, or delivery by person cannot and will not be accepted. NO EXCEPTIONS! Entries on anything but a CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Entry form will not be accepted. Non acceptance of entries for failure to meet entry deadlines is not protestable.

In order to be eligible to play in CYSA Foundersʼ Cup, a team must be registered with an affiliated CYSA league. A team must have played in a recognized, sanctioned CYSA playing league with at least three (3) other teams and have played three (3) different teams at least once BEFORE a team is eligible to participate in CYSA Foundersʼ Cup. Participation in a league for paper teams does not fulfill the league play eligibility requirement for CYSA Foundersʼ Cup. In a district where a teamʼs league does not begin play until CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Competition has already begun, or a team has not been able to play the required number of league games because of inclement weather, the teamʼs District Commissioner shall notify the CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Chairman in writing of the teamʼs conflict with this rule and explain why there is a conflict AT LEAST FIVE (5) DAYS PRIOR TO THE FOUNDERSʼ CUP DRAW FOR THAT TEAMʼS AGE/GENDER GROUP. If the team is accepted for play in CYSA Foundersʼ Cup it shall be the responsibility of the teamʼs District Commissioner to make sure that the team meets the requirements of this paragraph BEFORE the end of the seasonal playing year of that specific yearʼs CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Competition. The District Commissioner shall notify the CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Chairman in writing when a team that has received a temporary exemption from this rule has met the requirements as called for in this paragraph. Any team that participates in CYSA Foundersʼ Cup and fails to fulfill their commitment to play in the qualifying playing league shall be subject to severe penalties as indicated in section XXV of these rules. Under no circumstances, and notwithstanding the foregoing, will any team be eligible to participate in CYSA Foundersʼ Cup unless it participated as a CYSA team in a regular CYSA league. A team cannot establish eligibility by participating in league or other play only for the purpose of creating or establishing eligibility to participate in CYSA Foundersʼ Cup. Any team that enters CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Competition agrees to play WHEREVER it is assigned to play within the CYSA geographical boundaries without complaint to CYSA.

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In order for a team to be eligible for CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Competition, it must submit:

TEAM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

CYSA Founders’ Cup Directives, Rules & Regulations CYSA considers each team that enters CYSA Foundersʼ Cup to be in receipt of the CYSA Constitution, Bylaws, General Procedures, Specific Rules and PIMs through the publication and posting of the annual issue of CYSA Team Manual and/or as a requirement of the completion of the online CYSA Foundersʼ Cup application process. Claims of not having read same before submitting a team entry are not admissible. Each team representativeʼs signature or electronic acknowledgement on the CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Entry Form is confirmation that the team has complied with the above requirements.

RESERVE POOL REQUIREMENTS

Any team that enters CYSA Foundersʼ Cup after the November 1, 2011 for the U10, U12 and U14 deadline or January 2, 2012 for the U16 and U19 deadline and meets all other entrance requirements will be placed into the Reserve Pool and are not guaranteed the opportunity to play.

Teams entering the Reserve Pool for CYSA Foundersʼ Cup are subject to all CYSA Foundersʼ Cup eligibility requirements. Team must meet entry form and roster submission requirements as cited in the CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Team Entrance Requirements. Teamsʼ Reserve Pool entry fees of $400.00 must be paid by certified check, money order, bank cashiers check, or credit card.

Prior to the CYSA Foundersʼ Cup draw the CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Committee may, by means of a blind draw, select additional teams from the Reserve Pool for teams in a particular age group in order to make that division divisible by four (4).

The CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Committee will only draw enough teams to get to the first number of teams divisible by four (4) above the number of teams that have entered CYSA Foundersʼ Cup in the specific age/gender at the time of the CYSA Foundersʼ Cup entry deadline. The CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Committee cannot draw any more than a maximum of three (3) teams to attain a division of play that is divisible by four (4).

G. The deadline to adjust and add teams to flights divisible by four (4) shall be 5:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the draw for each age/gender division of play. H. I. J.

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B. C.

After the CYSA Foundersʼ Cup draw has taken place, whenever a team is needed to fill a flight in CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Play, a team in the Reserve Pool in the proper age/gender group shall be blind drawn from the Pool.

The CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Committee may draw from the Pool if a team drops from CYSA Foundersʼ Cup play in the teamʼs proper age/gender division.

Any team not blind drawn from the Reserve Pool when play commences shall have $400.00 of its entry fee returned to the team within thirty (30) days from the first day of play in the teamʼs age/gender division.

CREDENTIALS

Prior to participating in any round of CYSA Foundersʼ Cup competition, proper credentials that have been approved by the appropriate District or State Registrar for each participating team, player and registered team official shall be presented. Credentials must be properly approved beginning with the first preliminary round game.

An original CYSA Team roster (goldenrod) must be authorized by the teamʼs District Registrar prior to the team participating in any round/game of CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Competition Play.

Properly approved team, player, and registered team official credentials that meet CYSA Foundersʼ Cup requirements will be required at each and every game in order to participate in CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Competition.

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CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Team Entry Fee in the form of a check, money order or credit card payable to CYSA for $400.00.

A legible copy of the teamʼs official roster (goldenrod) that has been approved by the teamʼs District Registrar.

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In order for a team to be eligible for CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Competition, it must submit:

TEAM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

RESERVE POOL REQUIREMENTS

G. The deadline to adjust and add teams to flights divisible by four (4) shall be 5:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the draw for each age/gender division of play. H. I. J.

VI.

B. C.

The CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Committee may draw from the Pool if a team drops from CYSA Foundersʼ Cup play in the teamʼs proper age/gender division.

CREDENTIALS

An original CYSA Team roster (goldenrod) must be authorized by the teamʼs District Registrar prior to the team participating in any round/game of CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Competition Play.

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A. B.

VIII.

A. B. C. D. E.

Any improper playerʼs or registered team officialʼs member pass shall be retained by the CYSA Foundersʼ Cup staff which will result in the individual being ineligible to participate until proper credentials are cleared with either their District Commissioner or District Registrar and presented to the CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Credentials Committee for clearance. A US Youth Soccer member pass with original wet ink signature of the playerʼs parent or guardian in the Consent for Medical Treatment section must be presented for each player. Players who are 18 years or older at the time of competition MUST sign their own forms.

An ineligible player, participating in a CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Competition Game shall cause his/her team to forfeit any game that the player has participated in and may result in further disciplinary action, against the teamʼs coach, registered team official or player by the CYSA Board of Directors.

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A. B.

TEAM FORMATION

The team must demonstrate continuity of rosters between league and CYSA Foundersʼ Cup by maintaining a minimum of nine (9) players common to the rosters of both competitions. Player releases are allowed only in certain circumstances as specified in CYSA and US Youth Soccer registration rules.

All properly received CYSA Foundersʼ Cup entries will be entered into preliminary rounds by a modified blinddraw, which will be open to the general public.

BRACKETING

Teams will be bracketed for the preliminary rounds by means of a blind draw conducted by the CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Committee. During the blind draw, no two (2) teams from the same district will be placed in the same bracket unless there are more teams from a given district than there are brackets.

If a team drops after the draw, no adjustment of brackets will be made if the replacement team is from the same district as another team already assigned to that bracket.

The winners of each bracket will advance to single elimination round competition. If necessary for the formation of the next round of single elimination competition, the CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Committee reserves the right to advance runner-up teams from brackets pre-designated by random selection prior to the draw taking place Foundersʼ Cup.

D. E.

The bracket winners and runners-up will be determined by the scoring point system outlined in Section XVI of the CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Competition Directives, Rules & Regulations.

If the draw has taken place and due to an administrative error a team must be added to a CYSA Foundersʼ Cup age/gender group, that team will be placed into the competition as follows: The brackets of three (3) in the specific age/gender group will be put into a hat, one of the brackets will be drawn from the hat and the team will be the fourth (4th) team in that flight.

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The CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Committee reserves the right to restructure/eliminate brackets due to teams dropping to try to ensure as many brackets as possible have 4 teams in them.

G. The CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Committee reserves the right to combine brackets with less than three (3) teams in the brackets after the draw has taken place. (This would take place after a team has dropped from the competition and there are not any teams available in the Reserve Pool to take the place of the team/teams that have withdrawn from competition in the specific bracket or brackets). The combining of these brackets must take place no later than 6:00 PM on the Tuesday prior to the first weekend of play in the particular age/gender division that is being adjusted. H.

CYSA Founders’ Cup Directives, Rules & Regulations

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If in the opinion of the CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Committee Chairman and his/her Committee, an uncorrectable error is made in the draw of a division of teams, and it is discovered after the draw has taken place, the CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Committee Chairman and his/her Committee shall determine the best and most expeditious manner in which to redraw the particular division/divisions if they determine that a partial or complete redraw is necessary. The implementation of this shall be done as quickly as possible with the approval of the CYSA 3rd Vice Chairman.

SCHEDULING

A complete schedule of games, playing dates, and opponents will be mailed to all teams as soon as possible but no later than three weeks prior to the preliminary round games beginning.

THERE WILL BE NO RESCHEDULING OF GAMES TO ACCOMMODATE OUT-OF-STATE TOURNAMENTS, LEAGUE GAMES, SOCIAL EVENTS, SCHOOL AND/OR COLLEGE ENTRANCE TESTS. It is the responsibility of each team to be aware of all potential conflicts which may affect its ability and the ability of its players to participate in CYSA Foundersʼ Cup competition on any and all dates for which play is scheduled (both primary dates for play and alternate dates for play) for its age group.

A game upon which a protest/appeal is upheld will be replayed as called for by the CYSA Protest and Appeals Committee. It shall be the responsibility of the CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Chairman to reschedule the game and set a time and place for the game that will allow all CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Competition play to continue with the least amount of delay.

The team listed first on the CYSA-issued schedule of games shall be the HOME TEAM in all cases and will provide a game ball.

COMPETITION PROCEDURES

All games will be governed by the FIFA Laws of the Game and those rules included in the US Youth Soccer Rules, CYSA Constitution, Bylaws, General Procedures, Specific Rules and PIMs unless the rules of this competition determine otherwise. For this competition CYSA unlimited substitution rules as indicated in PIM 10-3 item G will be in effect.

For preliminary round games, the host district is responsible for supplying referee and game fields (and/or alternative fields). It is recommended that field marshals be available for crowd control, etc.

In single elimination games, both teamsʼ bench areas will be on the same side of the field, and coaching from the sideline will not be permitted except as in accordance with FIFA directives. Spectator areas will be established on the opposite side of the field at single elimination games. No individual is allowed on the team side of the field in these games unless they are credentialed members of one of the teams participating in the game.

G. No more than four (4) registered team officials from each team, including coaches, shall be on the same side of the field as the teams during second round, round of 16, quarterfinal, semifinal and finals play. A. B.

UNIFORMS

The appearance of players is a vital extension of the game. A playerʼs team uniform confirms the identity of the club or organization that the player represents. It should be worn with pride. Stockings/socks must be of the same color, (a player must wear stockings/socks of a matching color), should be correctly worn in the pulled-up position covering shin pads or guards.

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TEAM FORMATION

All properly received CYSA Foundersʼ Cup entries will be entered into preliminary rounds by a modified blinddraw, which will be open to the general public.

BRACKETING

If a team drops after the draw, no adjustment of brackets will be made if the replacement team is from the same district as another team already assigned to that bracket.

D. E.

The bracket winners and runners-up will be determined by the scoring point system outlined in Section XVI of the CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Competition Directives, Rules & Regulations.

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The CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Committee reserves the right to restructure/eliminate brackets due to teams dropping to try to ensure as many brackets as possible have 4 teams in them.

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SCHEDULING

A complete schedule of games, playing dates, and opponents will be mailed to all teams as soon as possible but no later than three weeks prior to the preliminary round games beginning.

The team listed first on the CYSA-issued schedule of games shall be the HOME TEAM in all cases and will provide a game ball.

COMPETITION PROCEDURES

UNIFORMS

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Shirts/ jerseys shall be neatly tucked into their shorts.

Cyclistsʼ pants, tights, etc., may be worn under a playerʼs shorts if they are the same color as the shorts.

The wearing of tracksuit trousers or long tights in a color that coordinates with the teamʼs colors is permissible in adverse weather.

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MODIFIED RULES FOR UNDER-10 AGE GROUPS

All CYSA Foundersʼ Cup games for the Under 10 age groups shall be played according to CYSA Foundersʼ Cup rules and directives with the following modifications:

The wearing of long sleeve base-layer under garments beneath the playersʼ uniform jerseys is permitted in the following instances: 1) if the base-layer under garment is the same color as the primary color of the teamʼs uniform jersey; 2) if a black base-layer under garment is worn by the team when the primary color of the teamʼs uniform jersey is a dark color; 3) if a white base-layer under garment is worn when the primary color of the teamʼs uniform jersey is a light color. Any player who wears a base-layer under garment must wear a baselayer garment that matches those worn by the other members of his/her team.

G. All CYSA Foundersʼ Cup referees will be instructed to enforce this uniform rule in all games.

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Home teams will change jerseys in the event of a conflict in jersey color. When changing jerseys, teams must adhere to the rule regarding the base-layer under garments.

The referee will have final determination as to when a team must change their jersey or base layer undergarment due to conflicting colors.

FIELDS

Fields should be properly marked and ready by game time, with corner flags and nets in good condition.

The CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Chairman may place games on different sized fields if the use of such fields is necessary for the timely play of CYSA Foundersʼ Cup games.

The recommended minimum dimensions for game fields are: 75-90 yards long x 50-60 yards wide for U10 and U11; 100 yards long x 60 yards wide for U12 and U13; 100 yards long x 70 yards wide for U14 through U19.

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The refereeʼs decision, as to whether any field is playable or not, is not protestable.

GAME LENGTH

Length of games, overtime periods, and ball specifications shall be as follows:

Age Group U19 U16 U14 U12 U10

Preliminary Round two - 40 min. two - 35 min. two - 30 min. two - 25 min. two - 20 min.

Single Elimination Round two - 45 min. two - 40 min. two - 35 min. two - 30 min. two - 25 min.

O.T. Period

two two two two two

15 15 10 10 10

min. min. min. min. min.

Ball Size #5 #5 #5 #4 #4

Circumference 27-28 27-28 27-28 25-26 25-26

Weight

14-16 ozʼs. 14-16 ozʼs. 14-16 ozʼs. 11-13 ozʼs. 11-13 ozʼs.

The length of games played in the opening round and any subsequent Round-Robin round of CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Competition will be reduced by five (5) minutes per half. Single elimination games shall be regulation length.

All ties in the opening round shall stand and no extra time shall be played SUBJECT TO LAW 7 OF THE LAWS OF THE GAME. In single-elimination games, the Golden Goal rule will be in place.

If the teams remain tied at the end of overtime play, then the winner shall be determined by kicks from the penalty spot per FIFA.

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Field of Play a. The field of play will be rectangular in shape with the length of the field exceeding the width. b. The field will be no more that 90 yards and no less than 75 yards in length. c. The field will be no more than 60 yards and no less than 50 yards in width. d. The center circle will be marked with a 6 yard radius. e. The goal area is defined at each end of the field as the area within 2 lines drawn at right angles to the goal line 6 yards from the inside of each goalpost and extending into the field of play for a distance of 6 yards and joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line. f. The penalty area is defined at each end of the field as the area within 2 lines drawn at right angles to the goal line 14 yards from the inside of each goalpost and extending into the field of play for a distance of 14 yards and joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line. g. Within each penalty area the penalty mark will be 10 yards from the midpoint between the goalposts and equidistant to them. h. An arc 6 yards from the penalty mark will be drawn outside the penalty box at the intersection of the arc with the line of the penalty box. Goals a. The goals will be a minimum of 6 feet and a maximum of 7 feet high and 6-7 yards wide. Ball a. The ball will be a size 4 ball.

Number of Players a. Teams will play a maximum of 8 players per team on the field (one of whom is a goal keeper). b. Teams will play a minimum of 5 players per team on the field.

Duration of Game a. Regulation length game halves will be two 25 minute halves for the Under-10 age group with a 5 minute half time. b. Preliminary round game halves will be shortened by 5 minutes. c. Single Elimination round games will be regulation length game halves as noted in a above. d. Overtime will consist of two 10 minute periods with the golden goal rule in effect. Fouls and Misconduct a. All other FIFA and CYSA rules, Cup Directives, Rules and Regulations will be in effect for Under-10. Restart of Game a. Opponents must be at least 6 yards from the ball when the game is restarted by a kick. b. Opponents must be at least 6 yards from the corner arc on a corner kick.

Please refer to page 135 of this CYSA Team Manual to view a diagram of Under-10 small sided field dimensions & markings.

XVI.

GAME REPORT

CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Competition Game and Referee Report (game cards), supplied by CYSA, shall be presented to the referee and will be used for all CYSA Foundersʼ Cup games. Such game cards, properly filled out, will be submitted by the hosting venue to the CYSA office at the conclusion of each weekend of play.

SCORING

In the preliminary rounds, the following point system will be used to determine which teams advance: 3 points for a WIN 1 point for a TIE 0 points for a LOSS

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Shirts/ jerseys shall be neatly tucked into their shorts.

Cyclistsʼ pants, tights, etc., may be worn under a playerʼs shorts if they are the same color as the shorts.

The wearing of tracksuit trousers or long tights in a color that coordinates with the teamʼs colors is permissible in adverse weather.

XIV.

MODIFIED RULES FOR UNDER-10 AGE GROUPS

All CYSA Foundersʼ Cup games for the Under 10 age groups shall be played according to CYSA Foundersʼ Cup rules and directives with the following modifications:

G. All CYSA Foundersʼ Cup referees will be instructed to enforce this uniform rule in all games.

H. I.

XII.

A. B. C.

XIII.

D. A.

Home teams will change jerseys in the event of a conflict in jersey color. When changing jerseys, teams must adhere to the rule regarding the base-layer under garments.

The referee will have final determination as to when a team must change their jersey or base layer undergarment due to conflicting colors.

FIELDS

Fields should be properly marked and ready by game time, with corner flags and nets in good condition.

The CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Chairman may place games on different sized fields if the use of such fields is necessary for the timely play of CYSA Foundersʼ Cup games.

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GAME LENGTH

Length of games, overtime periods, and ball specifications shall be as follows:

Age Group U19 U16 U14 U12 U10

Preliminary Round two - 40 min. two - 35 min. two - 30 min. two - 25 min. two - 20 min.

Single Elimination Round two - 45 min. two - 40 min. two - 35 min. two - 30 min. two - 25 min.

O.T. Period

two two two two two

15 15 10 10 10

min. min. min. min. min.

Ball Size #5 #5 #5 #4 #4

Circumference 27-28 27-28 27-28 25-26 25-26

Weight

14-16 ozʼs. 14-16 ozʼs. 14-16 ozʼs. 11-13 ozʼs. 11-13 ozʼs.

All ties in the opening round shall stand and no extra time shall be played SUBJECT TO LAW 7 OF THE LAWS OF THE GAME. In single-elimination games, the Golden Goal rule will be in place.

If the teams remain tied at the end of overtime play, then the winner shall be determined by kicks from the penalty spot per FIFA.

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Number of Players a. Teams will play a maximum of 8 players per team on the field (one of whom is a goal keeper). b. Teams will play a minimum of 5 players per team on the field.

Please refer to page 135 of this CYSA Team Manual to view a diagram of Under-10 small sided field dimensions & markings.

XVI.

GAME REPORT

SCORING

In the preliminary rounds, the following point system will be used to determine which teams advance: 3 points for a WIN 1 point for a TIE 0 points for a LOSS

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C. D.

If teams are tied in points at the conclusion of the preliminary round, the following tie-breaking procedure will be employed to determine which teams advance to the next round:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Results of head-to-head competition between teams that are tied. Goal differential (goals scored minus goals allowed to a maximum differential of 4 per game). Least goals allowed. Most goals scored to a maximum of 4 per game. Kicks taken from the penalty spot per FIFA

In three team groups, if FIFA kicks involve a team that had completed play on a previous day and is unavailable to take the kicks, an alternative time and site for the kicks shall be scheduled by the CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Committee Chairman.

Team A

5 Players (1 - 5)

versus

Team B Keeper

Team C

5 Players (1 - 5)

versus

Team A Keeper

Team A

5 Players (6 - 10)

versus

Team C Keeper

Team C

5 Players (6 - 10)

versus

Team B Keeper

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5 Players (1 - 5)

5 Players (6 - 10)

CANCELLATIONS

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Team C Keeper

Team A Keeper

In the event of inclement weather, the host district is responsible for informing the CYSA Office, the CYSA Third Vice Chair, the CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Committee Chairman, and the CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Committee members as soon as possible before games if fields are unplayable. Only the CYSA Cup Committee Chairman may reschedule a game for different dates. If inclement weather should necessitate field and/ or playing date change, it is the prerogative of the CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Committee Chairman to schedule such changes. District CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Coordinators may, if necessitated by inclement weather, make last minute changes to different playing sites. The CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Committee Chairman may schedule makeup games necessitated by inclement weather or reentry games due to a Protest and Appeals decision on consecutive days (Saturday and Sunday) or between scheduled dates (weekdays). The CYSA Cup Committee Chairmanʼs decisions are not protestable.

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ABANDONED/TERMINATED GAMES

Should a scheduled game be terminated or abandoned before its completion and the situation is not covered by CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Competition Rules, or National Cup Rules, the status of the game shall be determined by the CYSA Protest & Appeals (P&A) Committee. The terms abandon and terminate are interchangeable and mean the same thing for purposes of CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Competition play. A game can be abandoned or terminated by the referee when one of the following situations occur:

The referee is unable to control the players on the field.

The field has become unsafe to play on for any reason (weather related, objects being thrown onto the field, or any other circumstance that makes the field unsafe for play.

Should three or more teams be tied at the end of the preliminary round after completing the above list of tiebreakers, a Round Robin Shoot-out will then be utilized as follows: Ten (10) shots will be taken per team, five (5) each against opposing keepers. Total from two (2) shoot-outs, i.e. Team A scores 3 versus Team B keeper, then scores 2 versus Team C keeper, Team Aʼs total is 5. Team with most goals advances. If teams remain tied after two (2) rounds, re-shoot. Coach will designate ten (10) shooters of which ANY ROSTERED PLAYER may shoot.

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6. 7. D.

XIX.

The referee is unable to control the actions of individuals that are not playing in the game (coaches / registered team officials / spectators, etc.). The referee has been instructed by a CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Competition Administrator to abandon/terminate for a specific purpose related to CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Competition Rules.

The referee and his/her assistants have been threatened by a players, coaches, registered team official, and/or spectator and feel that it is in the best interest of the referees/assistant referees to abandon/terminate the game and leave the site. Any reasons that are consistent with the risk of continuing to play being outweighed by the possibility of someone being seriously injured if the game continues.

The team does not have present at least one registered team official of the appropriate age with the required CYSA credentials at any time ONCE the game has begun. If this situation occurs the game will be deemed an abandoned/terminated game. A game can be deemed abandoned/terminated ONLY after the game has begun OR just prior to the game IF the field is determined to be unsafe for play or the weather is such that in the opinion of the referee OR a CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Competition Administrator the game cannot be played for reasons of safety or potential field damage. Any game that is abandoned / terminated prior to the game beginning shall be played at a later time UNLESS the game will not have any bearing on which team wins the bracket that the two (2) teams are in. Once a game has BEGUN and the game is abandoned/terminated the status of the game shall be determined by the CYSA Protest, Appeal and Disciplinary Committee regardless of at what point during the game it was abandoned/terminated. The CYSA Protest, Appeal and disciplinary committee shall render a decision as to the status of the game within seventy-two (72) hours of the written information reaching the CYSA First Vice Chairman, which shall allow the competition to continue pending a decision by the CYSA PAD Committee. The CYSA Protest, Appeal and Disciplinary Committee may determine that game that was abandoned / terminated must be played over again in its entirety. The CYSA Protest, Appeal and Disciplinary Committee may also take separate action regarding teams, or individuals behavior that are related to the abandonment/termination of any game as a result of information that has been brought to their attention during the review of the abandoned/terminated game or games.

FORFEITURES

In the event that a team forfeits and/or withdraws during the preliminary round competition, all games involving that team shall not be considered in determining the team that advances. If a team forfeits one game, all games that team is scheduled to play are forfeit.

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C. D.

If teams are tied in points at the conclusion of the preliminary round, the following tie-breaking procedure will be employed to determine which teams advance to the next round:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Team A

5 Players (1 - 5)

versus

Team B Keeper

Team C

5 Players (1 - 5)

versus

Team A Keeper

Team A

5 Players (6 - 10)

versus

Team C Keeper

Team C

5 Players (6 - 10)

versus

Team B Keeper

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A. B. C.

5 Players (1 - 5)

5 Players (6 - 10)

CANCELLATIONS

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Team A Keeper

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The referee is unable to control the players on the field.

The field has become unsafe to play on for any reason (weather related, objects being thrown onto the field, or any other circumstance that makes the field unsafe for play.

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6. 7. D.

XIX.

FORFEITURES

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A game is forfeit when:

C. D.

XX.

A. B. C.

XXI.

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A team does not show up to play at the time and field at which they are scheduled to play as per the CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Competition Schedule. It is the teamʼs responsibility to know when and where they are assigned to play ANY CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Competition Game in which they are scheduled to participate. It is the teamʼs responsibility to be aware of any schedule changes that take place in CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Competition play that affects their team.

A team is not ready to play within fifteen (15) minutes of the scheduled start time of a CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Competition Game in which the team has been scheduled to participate with AT LEAST seven (7) players who have proper credentials as specified in the CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Competition Rules and who are dressed in uniforms that meet the CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Competition Guidelines. The team must also have a registered team official of the appropriate age and with proper CYSA credentials as called for in the CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Competition Rules at the beginning of and throughout the game. A team allows a player, registered team official, or coach to participate in a CYSA Foundersʼ Cup game and it is found out before, during, or after the game that the player, coach OR registered team official was not properly credentialed, was not in good standing or was otherwise ineligible to participate in the game/games.

Once a game has begun, the game cannot be a forfeit UNLESS one of the teams has at least one individual that is not eligible to participate in CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Competition Play AND the individual participates in the game as described in Section B, Item 3 above.

If due to a send off during the game there is no adult who is a registered team official available to take charge of the team, the game shall immediately be terminated and the opposing team shall be declared the winner of the game. If the score of the game exceeds 1 - 0 in favor of the opposing team at the time of the game being terminated that score shall stand as the final score of the game. If the score is 1 - 1 or the score favors the team that is causing the game to be terminated the score shall be recorded as a 1 - 0 score in favor of the opposing team.

AWARDS

CYSA Founders’ Cup Directives, Rules & Regulations C.

Participation pins will be given to all rostered players and coaches up to a maximum of twenty (20) per team.

ADVANCEMENT

The age group champions from CYSA Foundersʼ Cup do not advance to US Youth Soccer Regional or National Cup competition.

SEND OFFS / EXPULSIONS / SUSPENSIONS

Any team accumulating three (3) send offs and/or expulsions throughout this competition shall be immediately placed on probationary status. Upon receipt of a fourth (4th) player/registered team official send off /expulsion for any team, the team shall immediately be eliminated from this competition for the remainder of the current CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Competition. The game shall be terminated by the referee upon the issuance of the fourth send off or expulsion. The preliminary round games involving that team shall not be considered in determining the team that advances. In single elimination games, the opposing team automatically advances. Each District hosting games shall have, on site, a Protest, Appeals, Disciplinary (PAD) Committee to determine penalties for red card sendoffs and expulsions. PAD Committee decisions shall be communicated to applicable players, coaches or team officials.

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Sendoffs shall be administered in accordance with CYSA PIM 10-4. If a player or registered team official is sent off or expelled and has not served his/her suspension, the governing authority for that competition shall mail the member pass, game report and Send-Off Report to the individualʼs District Commissioner, with the exception of send offs for referee assault which will be sent to the Board of Directors of this Association.

The suspended individual shall be ineligible for further CYSA Cup Competition Play until the player pass is returned, upon completion of suspension. All CYSA Cup Competition suspensions must be served during CYSA Cup Competition and Regional Cup/National Cup competition if applicable. If the individual does not complete their suspension in the current year of CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Competition the suspension shall carry over to the following yearʼs CYSA Cup Competition/ Regional Cup/ US Youth Soccer National Cup Competition until the suspension is completely served. When a coach or registered team official is serving a suspension earned in a previous season of CYSA Cup or US Youth Soccer Regional or National Cup competition, he/she shall serve the suspension with the team with which he/she earned the suspension as long as the coach or registered team official is still associated with that team.

G. When a suspension is carried over from a previous season CYSA Cup or US Youth Soccer Regional or Nation Cup competition, if the coach or registered team official is no longer with the team with which he or she earned the suspension, the coach or registered team official will serve the suspension with the team that he/she is currently registered with that is competing in CYSA or US Youth Soccer Regional or National Cup competition.

A commemorative team trophy will be presented to the winning teamʼs coach.

Individual game medals will be presented to each team participating in a semi-final or final game up to a maximum of (20) per team.

Any player or registered team official who is sent off or expelled from the field before, during or after a CYSA Cup Competition game shall automatically receive the recommended minimum penalty prescribed by CYSA for the applicable age group and offense per CYSA Specific Rule 4:05 Disciplinary Rulings including the mandatory two additional game suspension required for any registered team official. Additional games may be added by the Disciplinary Committee if the circumstances of the offense warrant it.

J. K. L.

Coaches or registered team officials who are listed on multiple rosters and who are suspended during CYSA Cup competition and/or US Youth Soccer National Championship Series games will serve their suspension during the next scheduled CYSA Cup and/or US Youth Soccer Regional or National Cup competition games involving the team with which they were participating as a registered team official at the time of their suspension. If that team is eliminated from CYSA Cup and/or US Youth Soccer Regional or National Cup competition prior to the suspension being served in its entirety the individual will continue to serve his/her suspension in the following season with the next team to which he/she is registered and which participates in the CYSA Cup competition and/or US Youth Soccer Regional or National Cup competition.

Any individual that is sent-off or expelled during a CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Competition game and the suspension exceeds the minimum suspension for the conduct that caused the send-off shall have recorded in the CYSA Referees Send Off Report the reason for the additional suspended games, or an attachment to the CYSA Referees Send Off Report that gives the reason for the additional suspension. The lack of such backup may be grounds for reduction of suspension. The minimum suspensions are located in Section 4:05 of CYSA Specific Rules. Coaches or registered team officials affiliated with two or more teams may not participate with any team while serving a suspension. Suspension penalties that cannot be served in the current season will carry over to the next seasonal years.

All instances of Referee Assault shall be reported within 48 hours to the CYSA First Vice Chairman. Individuals, accused of Referee Assault, shall be immediately suspended pending a review by the CYSA Protest, Appeals & Discipline (PAD) Committee. Reports of Referee Assault should be sent to the CYSA State Office in Pleasanton.

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A game is forfeit when:

C. D.

XX.

A. B. C.

XXI.

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Participation pins will be given to all rostered players and coaches up to a maximum of twenty (20) per team.

ADVANCEMENT

The age group champions from CYSA Foundersʼ Cup do not advance to US Youth Soccer Regional or National Cup competition.

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A commemorative team trophy will be presented to the winning teamʼs coach.

Individual game medals will be presented to each team participating in a semi-final or final game up to a maximum of (20) per team.

J. K. L.

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A. B. C. D.

E. F.

PROTEST, APPEALS AND DISCIPLINE

The CYSA Cup Suspension Status Report form will be used to record all decisions regarding send-offs and expulsions. Directives regarding send-offs and expulsions are located in section 4:05 of the CYSA Specific Rules.

With cause, the Board of Directors may remove from CYSA Foundersʼ Cup competition any team, which violates section 3:01:03 of the General Procedures of the CYSA Constitution. Send offs and/or expulsions are not subject to Protest or Appeal.

Referees will retain member passes, for those individuals who have been sent off or expelled, and along with the CYSA Refereeʼs Send Off Report and the game report will turn them in to the on-site Protest, Appeals and Discipline (PAD) Committee for disciplinary action. The member passes along with a copy of the Game and Referee Report card and a copy of the CYSA Refereeʼs Send Off Report will be sent within forty eight (48) hours to the sent off or expelled individualʼs District Commissioner for further action if necessary. Refereesʼ judgment calls and send-offs may not be protested or appealed. Only protests or appeals of a misapplication of the Laws of the Game will be considered. Disciplinary action that exceeds CYSAʼs recommended minimum penalty for an offense for an age group may be appealed.

G. In order for a protest of a competition to be valid, the referee must be notified that the game is under protest prior to leaving the field of play. The referee should record protests on game cards, inform the opposing coach and notify the CYSA Foundersʼ Cup PAD Committee. H. I. J. K. L.

The protest must be in writing and received by CYSA headquarters within 72 hours after the game being protested. A $200.00 fee must accompany the protest or appeal. CYSA headquarters: 1040 Serpentine Lane, Suite 201, Pleasanton, CA. 94566.

The decision of the CYSA Protest & Appeals Committee shall be forwarded to the coach within 48 hours of the Protest & Appeals Committeeʼs decision.

XXIV.

A. B.

XXV.

A. B. C. D. E. F.

XXVI.

All appeals and protests shall be heard by the CYSA Protest & Appeals Committee within five (5) days after the game has been played that is being appealed or protested. No further protest or appeal shall be allowed beyond the hearing of the CYSA Protest & Appeals Committee.

There will be no make-up games against teams that have lost during the time of any protest or appeal procedure not filed by or against them.

WITHDRAWALS

In order to withdraw from CYSA Foundersʼ Cup play, a team must submit a notice in writing to the CYSA office during business hours (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday through Friday) and must receive written confirmation from the CYSA office that the notice has been received.

Any team that withdraws from the CYSA Foundersʼ Cup AFTER their application has been received by CYSA, but prior to the draw, will lose their entry fee.

FINES

Any team that withdraws from CYSA Foundersʼ Cup play AFTER the draw, but at least one week prior to the start of scheduled play, will lose their entry fee and be fined $300.00.

Any team that withdraws from CYSA Foundersʼ Cup less than one week prior to the start of scheduled play, but before 5:00 p.m. the Friday before scheduled play will lose their entry fee and be fined $500.00. Any team that does not withdraw prior to 5:00 p.m. the Friday before the start of play, forfeits a game after the start of the preliminary round, or is eliminated from the competition per Section XIX, Item of the CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Competition Directives, Rules & Regulations will lose their entry fee and be fined $750.00.

Any team that participates in CYSA Foundersʼ Cup and fails to fulfill their commitment to participate in a qualifying Playing League as indicated in section IV-D of these rules will be fined $2000.00, and may be subject to further sanctions and disciplinary action by the CYSA Board of Directors. Any team found to have participated in CYSA Foundersʼ Cup when not eligible to do so will be fined $2000.00 and may be subject to further sanctions and disciplinary action by the CYSA Board of Directors.

For teams that play only one game in the preliminary round due to forfeit/forfeits these penalty fees may be used to defray their expenses.

G. It is the responsibility of each League to ensure that all CYSA Foundersʼ Cup fees and fines are paid to CYSA. Leagues with outstanding fees and fines will be ineligible for CYSA Cup play until they pay their fees and fines.

Game results and CYSA Protest & Appeals Committee decisions will stand, and scheduled CYSA Cup Competition games will continue.

M. Any appeal or protest filed that pertains to any CYSA Cup Competition activity including but not limited to team entry status, player eligibility, team eligibility, or any other area pertaining to CYSA Cup Competition Play except a specific game/games shall be heard by the CYSA Protest & Appeals Committee within seven (7) days of filing of the protest and appeal. N.

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AUTHORITY

The CYSA Board of Directors reserves the right to change any rule prior to the competition, and such changes will take effect five (5) days after written notification has been made to all teams entered/remaining in that competition. During the competition, questions regarding interpretation of these rules and matters not addressed herein shall be resolved by the CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Coordinator on site or the CYSA Foundersʼ Cup Committee Chairman.

The CYSA Protest & Appeals Committee also reserves the right to make decisions regarding appeals and protests by conference phone call or other electronic communications amongst the members of the Committee relying solely on the written testimony that is submitted by the parties to the appeal or protest.

O. BY ENTERING A CYSA FOUNDERSʼ CUP COMPETITION TOURNAMENT A TEAM AGREES TO WAIVE ANY APPEAL RIGHTS OTHER THAN TO THE CYSA PROTEST & APPEALS COMMITTEE.

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A. B. C. D.

E. F.

PROTEST, APPEALS AND DISCIPLINE

The decision of the CYSA Protest & Appeals Committee shall be forwarded to the coach within 48 hours of the Protest & Appeals Committeeʼs decision.

XXIV.

A. B.

XXV.

A. B. C. D. E. F.

XXVI.

There will be no make-up games against teams that have lost during the time of any protest or appeal procedure not filed by or against them.

WITHDRAWALS

Any team that withdraws from the CYSA Foundersʼ Cup AFTER their application has been received by CYSA, but prior to the draw, will lose their entry fee.

FINES

Any team that withdraws from CYSA Foundersʼ Cup play AFTER the draw, but at least one week prior to the start of scheduled play, will lose their entry fee and be fined $300.00.

For teams that play only one game in the preliminary round due to forfeit/forfeits these penalty fees may be used to defray their expenses.

Game results and CYSA Protest & Appeals Committee decisions will stand, and scheduled CYSA Cup Competition games will continue.

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AUTHORITY

O. BY ENTERING A CYSA FOUNDERSʼ CUP COMPETITION TOURNAMENT A TEAM AGREES TO WAIVE ANY APPEAL RIGHTS OTHER THAN TO THE CYSA PROTEST & APPEALS COMMITTEE.

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These rules govern CYSA Association Cup Competitions and supersede any other CYSA rules to the extent that other CYSA rules may be inconsistent with these rules.

A. B.

II.

III.

A. B.

E. F.

CYSA ASSOCIATION CUP COMPETITIONS

The CYSA Association Cup is a statewide event held in winter and spring. Participating teams may be subject to travel over long distances and rescheduling of games due to adverse weather conditions. Teams that do not care to travel, or that lack the flexibility to play rescheduled games, should not apply.

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A team must have an adult of at least twenty-one (21) years of age in attendance as the registered team official. No team shall be allowed to play if it does not have a registered team official who is at least twenty-one (21) years of age who will be responsible for the actions/activities of the team during CYSA Association Cup Competition Play.

TEAM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

In order for a team to be eligible for CYSA Association Cup Competition, it must submit:

1. 2.

The purpose of the CYSA Association Cup is the selection of CYSA State Champions in each gender and age group. Separate competitions will be held in both boys and girls U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U16 and U19 divisions.

JURISDICTION

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

CYSA Association Cup competitions are open to any Division 3 or Division 4 Under-9 through Under-19 CYSA registered team so long as such team meets CYSA Association Cup entrance and eligibility requirements, is in good standing at the time of entry, and remains in good standing throughout the competition.

No player may participate in the CYSA Association Cup if rostered on a Division 1 team in the current seasonal year. EXCEPTION: A player who was originally rostered on a Division 1 team during the current seasonal year, who must transfer off that team due to bona fide reasons may still be eligible to participate in CYSA Association Cup competition. Approval may ONLY be granted by a request from the teamʼs League President and written approval by the teamʼs District Commissioner.

All teams participating in the CYSA Association Cup must have played solely in Division 3 and Division 4 competition. EXCEPTION: CYSA Division 3 or Division 4 teams approved by the Board of Directors upon the recommendation of their District Commissioner to compete in a Division 1 playing league in order to have a viable playing league may still be eligible to participate in CYSA Association Cup.

3. B. C. D.

Any team that participates in an Under-8 or younger playing league may not enter the CYSA Association Cup.

A team or player may play in only one (1) CYSA Cup competition within the same current seasonal year. (i.e. team or player may not play in CYSA Association Cup and in the CYSA State Cup, CYSA Presidents Cup or CYSA Foundersʼ Cup) Any player on a frozen roster is considered to have participated in cup play.

All rostering of individuals on CYSA Association Cup teams, including transfers, adds and releases will be processed in accordance with CYSA and US Youth Soccer registration requirements.

For CYSA Association Cup the deadline for transfers, adds and drops (releases), shall be fourteen (14) days prior to the originally scheduled date for the start of the CYSA Association Cup Competition for each specific age/gender group. All rosters are frozen at that time. Only those players legally rostered at such time are eligible to participate in further CYSA and/or US Youth Soccer Regional, or National Cup Competitions.

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The CYSA Association Cup Competition Entry Form filled out completely and including the signature or electronic acknowledgement of a registered team official. CYSA Association Cup Team Entry Fees: a.

The entire CYSA Association Cup competition shall be under the jurisdiction of the CYSA Association Cup Committee as authorized by the CYSA Board of Directors. The CYSA Board of Directors reserves the right to any final decision with regard to any and all games played in these competitions.

Registered team officials may be added to the team roster at anytime prior to or after the CYSA Association Cup Competition has begun.

For teams entering on or before 5 PM on October 15, 2011 the Early Bird Entry Fee in the form of a check, money order or credit card payable to CYSA for $500.00.

For teams entering after 5 PM on October 15, 2011 and before 5 PM on November 1, 2011 in the form of a check, money order or credit card payable to CYSA for $550.00.

A legible copy of the teamʼs official roster (goldenrod) that has been authorized by the teamʼs District Registrar.

Completed applications submitted by teams from a fully affiliated CYSA league, consisting of the three items in Section IV, item A above, must be received at the CYSA office (1040 Serpentine Lane, Suite 201, Pleasanton, CA 94566) no later than 5 PM, November 1, 2011. Late receipt of entry through delay by the U.S. Mail, other carriers, or delivery by person cannot and will not be accepted. NO EXCEPTIONS! Entries on anything but a CYSA Association Cup Entry form will not be accepted. Non acceptance of entries for failure to meet entry deadlines is not protestable.

In order to be eligible to play in CYSA Association Cup, a team must be registered with an affiliated CYSA league. A team must have played in a recognized, sanctioned CYSA playing league, including CYSA Cal Soccer League (CCSL) with at least three (3) other teams and have played three (3) different teams at least once BEFORE a team is eligible to participate in CYSA Association Cup. Participation in a league for “paper teams” does not fulfill the league play eligibility requirement for CYSA Association Cup. In a district where a teamʼs league does not begin play until CYSA Association Cup Competition has already begun, or a team has not been able to play the required number of league games because of inclement weather, the teamʼs District Commissioner shall notify the CYSA Association Cup Chairman in writing of the teamʼs conflict with this rule and explain why there is a conflict AT LEAST FIVE (5) DAYS PRIOR TO THE ASSOCIATION CUP DRAW FOR THAT TEAMʼS AGE/GENDER GROUP. If the team is accepted for play in CYSA Association Cup it shall be the responsibility of the teamʼs District Commissioner to make sure that the team meets the requirements of this paragraph BEFORE the end of the seasonal playing year of that specific yearʼs CYSA Association Cup Competition. The District Commissioner shall notify the CYSA Association Cup Chairman in writing when a team that has received a temporary exemption from this rule has met the requirements as called for in this paragraph. Participation in CYSA Cal Soccer League (CCSL) Spring Session will qualify as a teamʼs playing league requirements if the team registers and fulfills all other CYSA Association Cup eligibility and application requirements. Any team that participates in CYSA Association Cup and fails to fulfill their commitment to play in the qualifying playing league shall be subject to severe penalties as indicated in section XXV of these rules. Under no circumstances, and notwithstanding the foregoing, will any team be eligible to participate in CYSA Association Cup unless it participated as a CYSA team in a regular CYSA league. A team cannot establish eligibility by participating in league or other play only for the purpose of creating or establishing eligibility to participate in CYSA Association Cup. Any team that enters CYSA Association Cup Competition agrees to play WHEREVER it is assigned to play within the CYSA geographical boundaries without complaint to CYSA.

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CYSA Association Cup Directives, Rules & Regulations

These rules govern CYSA Association Cup Competitions and supersede any other CYSA rules to the extent that other CYSA rules may be inconsistent with these rules.

A. B.

II.

III.

A. B.

E. F.

CYSA ASSOCIATION CUP COMPETITIONS

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TEAM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

In order for a team to be eligible for CYSA Association Cup Competition, it must submit:

1. 2.

JURISDICTION

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

3. B. C. D.

Any team that participates in an Under-8 or younger playing league may not enter the CYSA Association Cup.

All rostering of individuals on CYSA Association Cup teams, including transfers, adds and releases will be processed in accordance with CYSA and US Youth Soccer registration requirements.

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The CYSA Association Cup Competition Entry Form filled out completely and including the signature or electronic acknowledgement of a registered team official. CYSA Association Cup Team Entry Fees: a.

Registered team officials may be added to the team roster at anytime prior to or after the CYSA Association Cup Competition has begun.

For teams entering on or before 5 PM on October 15, 2011 the Early Bird Entry Fee in the form of a check, money order or credit card payable to CYSA for $500.00.

For teams entering after 5 PM on October 15, 2011 and before 5 PM on November 1, 2011 in the form of a check, money order or credit card payable to CYSA for $550.00.

A legible copy of the teamʼs official roster (goldenrod) that has been authorized by the teamʼs District Registrar.

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CYSA Association Cup Directives, Rules & Regulations F.

A. B. C. D. E. F.

CYSA considers each team that enters CYSA Association Cup to be in receipt of the CYSA Constitution, Bylaws, General Procedures, Specific Rules and PIMs through the publication and posting of the annual issue of CYSA Team Manual and/or as a requirement of the completion of the online CYSA Association Cup application process. Claims of not having read same before submitting a team entry are not admissible. Each team representativeʼs signature or electronic acknowledgement on the CYSA Association Cup Entry Form is confirmation that the team has complied with the above requirements.

Any team that enters CYSA Association Cup after the November 1, 2011 deadline and which meets all other entrance requirements will be placed into the “Reserve Pool” and is not guaranteed the opportunity to play.

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RESERVE POOL REQUIREMENTS

Teams entering the Reserve Pool for CYSA Association Cup are subject to all CYSA Association Cup eligibility requirements. Team must meet entry form and roster submission requirements as cited in the CYSA Association Cup Team Entrance Requirements. Any team that applies to CYSA Association Cup as a “Reserve Pool” team will be assessed an additional fee of $100.00 above the regular CYSA Association Cup entry fee.

VII.

Teamsʼ Reserve Pool entry fees of $600.00 must be paid by certified check, money order, bank cashiers check, or credit card.

The deadline to adjust and add teams to flights divisible by four (4) shall be 5:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the draw for each age/gender division of play.

The CYSA Association Cup Committee may draw from the Pool if a team drops from CYSA Association Cup play in the teamʼs proper age/gender division.

After the CYSA Association Cup draw has taken place, whenever a team is needed to “fill” a bracket in CYSA Association Cup Play, a team in the “Reserve Pool” in the proper age/gender group shall be blind drawn from the “Pool”. Any team not blind drawn from the “Reserve Pool” when play commences shall have $500.00 of its entry fee returned to the team within thirty (30) days from the first day of play in the teamʼs age/gender division. The $100.00 that will be retained by CYSA is an “administrative late fee.”

CREDENTIALS

Prior to participating in any round of CYSA Association Cup competition, proper credentials that have been approved by the appropriate District or State Registrar for each participating team, player and registered team official shall be presented. Credentials must be properly approved beginning with the first preliminary round game.

An original CYSA Team roster (goldenrod) must be authorized by the teamʼs District Registrar prior to the team participating in any round/game of CYSA Association Cup Competition Play.

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Prior to the CYSA Association Cup draw the CYSA Association Cup Committee may, by means of a blind draw, select additional teams from the “Reserve Pool” for teams in a particular age group in order to make that division divisible by four (4).

G. The CYSA Association Cup Committee will only draw enough teams to get to the first number of teams divisible by four (4) above the number of teams that have entered CYSA Association Cup in the specific age/gender at the time of the CYSA Association Cup entry deadline. The CYSA Association Cup Committee cannot draw any more than a maximum of three (3) teams to attain a division of play that is divisible by four (4).

CYSA Association Cup Directives, Rules & Regulations

C. D.

VIII.

A. B. C. D. E. F.

Properly approved team, player, and registered team official credentials that meet CYSA Association Cup requirements will be required at each and every game in order to participate in CYSA Association Cup Competition.

Any improper playerʼs or registered team officialʼs member pass shall be retained by the CYSA Association Cup staff which will result in the individual being ineligible to participate until proper credentials are cleared with either their District Commissioner or District Registrar and presented to the CYSA Association Cup Credentials Committee for clearance. A US Youth Soccer member pass with original “wet ink” signature of the playerʼs parent or guardian in the Consent for Medical Treatment section must be presented for each player. Players who are 18 years or older at the time of competition MUST sign their own forms.

An ineligible player, participating in a CYSA Association Cup Competition Game shall cause his/her team to forfeit any game that the player has participated in and may result in further disciplinary action, against the teamʼs coach, registered team official or player by the CYSA Board of Directors.

TEAM FORMATION

Any team entering CYSA Association Cup may not release a player or players in order to qualify for a lower age group division. A team is required to play in CYSA Association Cup at the oldest age group at which it was ever rostered during the seasonal year. Player releases are allowed only in certain circumstances as specified in CYSA and US Youth Soccer registration rules.

The team must demonstrate continuity of rosters between league and CYSA Association Cup by maintaining a minimum of nine (9) players common to the rosters of both competitions.

BRACKETING

All properly received CYSA Association Cup entries will be entered into preliminary rounds by a modified blinddraw, which will be open to the general public.

Teams will be bracketed for the preliminary rounds by means of a blind draw conducted by the CYSA Association Cup Committee. During the blind draw, no two (2) teams from the same district will be placed in the same bracket unless there are more teams from a given district than there are brackets. If a team drops after the draw, no adjustment of brackets will be made if the replacement team is from the same district as another team already assigned to that bracket.

The CYSA Association Cup Committee reserves the right to restructure/eliminate brackets due to teams dropping to try to ensure as many brackets as possible have 4 teams in them.

The winners of each bracket will advance to single elimination round competition. If necessary for the formation of the next round of single elimination competition, the CYSA Association Cup Committee reserves the right to advance runner-up teams from brackets pre-designated by random selection prior to the draw taking place. The bracket winners and runners-up will be determined by the scoring point system outlined in Section XVI of the CYSA Association Cup Competition Directives, Rules & Regulations.

G. The CYSA Association Cup Committee reserves the right to combine brackets with less than three (3) teams in the brackets after the draw has taken place. (This would take place after a team has dropped from the competition and there are not any teams available in the “Reserve Pool” to take the place of the team/teams that have withdrawn from competition in the specific bracket or brackets). The combining of these brackets must take place no later than 6:00 PM on the Tuesday prior to the first weekend of play in the particular age/gender division that is being adjusted.

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A. B. C. D. E. F.

I. J. K.

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VII.

Teamsʼ Reserve Pool entry fees of $600.00 must be paid by certified check, money order, bank cashiers check, or credit card.

The deadline to adjust and add teams to flights divisible by four (4) shall be 5:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the draw for each age/gender division of play.

The CYSA Association Cup Committee may draw from the Pool if a team drops from CYSA Association Cup play in the teamʼs proper age/gender division.

CREDENTIALS

An original CYSA Team roster (goldenrod) must be authorized by the teamʼs District Registrar prior to the team participating in any round/game of CYSA Association Cup Competition Play.

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C. D.

VIII.

A. B. C. D. E. F.

TEAM FORMATION

The team must demonstrate continuity of rosters between league and CYSA Association Cup by maintaining a minimum of nine (9) players common to the rosters of both competitions.

BRACKETING

All properly received CYSA Association Cup entries will be entered into preliminary rounds by a modified blinddraw, which will be open to the general public.

The CYSA Association Cup Committee reserves the right to restructure/eliminate brackets due to teams dropping to try to ensure as many brackets as possible have 4 teams in them.

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IX.

A. B. C. D.

If the draw has taken place and due to an administrative error a team must be added to a CYSA Association Cup age/gender group, that team will be placed into the competition as follows: The brackets of three (3) in the specific age/gender group will be put into a hat, one of the brackets will be drawn from the hat and the team will be inserted as the fourth (4th) team in that bracket.

CYSA Association Cup Directives, Rules & Regulations XI.

If in the opinion of the CYSA Association Cup Committee Chairman and his/her Committee, an uncorrectable error is made in the draw of a division of teams, and it is discovered after the draw has taken place, the CYSA Association Cup Committee Chairman and his/her Committee shall determine the best and most expeditious manner in which to redraw the particular division/divisions if they determine that a partial or complete redraw is necessary. The implementation of this shall be done as quickly as possible with the approval of the CYSA 3rd Vice Chairman.

C. D.

SCHEDULING

A complete schedule of games, playing dates, and opponents will be mailed to all teams as soon as possible but no later than three weeks prior to the preliminary round games beginning.

THERE WILL BE NO RESCHEDULING OF GAMES TO ACCOMMODATE OUT-OF-STATE TOURNAMENTS, LEAGUE GAMES, SOCIAL EVENTS, SCHOOL AND/OR COLLEGE ENTRANCE TESTS.

It is the responsibility of each team to be aware of all potential conflicts which may affect its ability and the ability of its players to participate in CYSA Association Cup competition on any and all dates for which play is scheduled (both primary dates for play and alternate dates for play) for its age group.

A game upon which a protest/appeal is upheld will be replayed as called for by the CYSA Protest and Appeals Committee. It shall be the responsibility of the CYSA Association Cup Chairman to reschedule the game and set a time and place for the game that will allow all CYSA Association Cup Competition play to continue with the least amount of delay.

The team listed first on the CYSA-issued schedule of games shall be the HOME TEAM in all cases and will provide a game ball.

COMPETITION PROCEDURES

H. I.

XII.

D. E. F.

It is recommended that field marshals be available for crowd control, etc.

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A. B.

All games will be governed by the FIFA Laws of the Game and those rules included in the US Youth Soccer Rules, CYSA Constitution, Bylaws, General Procedures, Specific Rules and PIMs unless the rules of this competition determine otherwise. For preliminary round games, the host district is responsible for supplying referee and game fields (and/or alternative fields).

The wearing of tracksuit trousers or long tights in a color that coordinates with the teamʼs colors is permissible in adverse weather. Cyclistsʼ pants, tights, etc., may be worn under a playerʼs shorts if they are the same color as the shorts.

G. All CYSA Association Cup referees will be instructed to enforce this uniform rule in all games.

B. For this competition CYSA unlimited substitution rules as indicated in PIM 10-3 item G will be in effect.

UNIFORMS

XIII.

D. A.

Home teams will change jerseys in the event of a conflict in jersey color. When changing jerseys, teams must adhere to the rule regarding the base-layer under garments.

The referee will have final determination as to when a team must change their jersey or base layer undergarment due to conflicting colors.

FIELDS

Fields should be properly marked and ready by game time, with corner flags and nets in good condition.

The recommended minimum dimensions for game fields are: 70-90 yards long x 50-60 yards wide for U9 through U11; 100 yards long x 60 yards wide for U12 and U13; 100 yards long x 70 yards wide for U14 through U19.

The CYSA Association Cup Chairman may place games on different sized fields if the use of such fields is necessary for the timely play of CYSA Association Cup games. The refereeʼs decision, as to whether any field is playable or not, is not protestable.

GAME LENGTH

Length of games, overtime periods, and ball specifications shall be as follows:

Age Group

U17,U18,U19 U15, U16 U13, U14 U11, U12 U9, U10 B.

Preliminary Round two - 40 min. two - 35 min. two - 30 min. two - 25 min. two - 20 min.

Single Elimination Round two - 45 min. two - 40 min. two - 35 min. two - 30 min. two - 25 min.

O.T. Period

two two two two two

15 15 10 10 10

min. min. min. min. min.

Ball Size #5 #5 #5 #4 #4

Circumference 27-28 27-28 27-28 25-26 25-26

Weight

14-16 ozʼs. 14-16 ozʼs. 14-16 ozʼs. 11-13 ozʼs. 11-13 ozʼs.

The length of games played in the opening round and any subsequent Round-Robin round of CYSA Cup Competition will be reduced by five (5) minutes per half.

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IX.

A. B. C. D.

CYSA Association Cup Directives, Rules & Regulations XI.

C. D.

SCHEDULING

A complete schedule of games, playing dates, and opponents will be mailed to all teams as soon as possible but no later than three weeks prior to the preliminary round games beginning.

THERE WILL BE NO RESCHEDULING OF GAMES TO ACCOMMODATE OUT-OF-STATE TOURNAMENTS, LEAGUE GAMES, SOCIAL EVENTS, SCHOOL AND/OR COLLEGE ENTRANCE TESTS.

The team listed first on the CYSA-issued schedule of games shall be the HOME TEAM in all cases and will provide a game ball.

COMPETITION PROCEDURES

H. I.

XII.

D. E. F.

It is recommended that field marshals be available for crowd control, etc.

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A. B.

All games will be governed by the FIFA Laws of the Game and those rules included in the US Youth Soccer Rules, CYSA Constitution, Bylaws, General Procedures, Specific Rules and PIMs unless the rules of this competition determine otherwise. For preliminary round games, the host district is responsible for supplying referee and game fields (and/or alternative fields).

G. All CYSA Association Cup referees will be instructed to enforce this uniform rule in all games.

B. For this competition CYSA unlimited substitution rules as indicated in PIM 10-3 item G will be in effect.

UNIFORMS

XIII.

D. A.

Home teams will change jerseys in the event of a conflict in jersey color. When changing jerseys, teams must adhere to the rule regarding the base-layer under garments.

The referee will have final determination as to when a team must change their jersey or base layer undergarment due to conflicting colors.

FIELDS

Fields should be properly marked and ready by game time, with corner flags and nets in good condition.

GAME LENGTH

Length of games, overtime periods, and ball specifications shall be as follows:

Age Group

U17,U18,U19 U15, U16 U13, U14 U11, U12 U9, U10 B.

Preliminary Round two - 40 min. two - 35 min. two - 30 min. two - 25 min. two - 20 min.

Single Elimination Round two - 45 min. two - 40 min. two - 35 min. two - 30 min. two - 25 min.

O.T. Period

two two two two two

15 15 10 10 10

min. min. min. min. min.

Ball Size #5 #5 #5 #4 #4

Circumference 27-28 27-28 27-28 25-26 25-26

Weight

14-16 ozʼs. 14-16 ozʼs. 14-16 ozʼs. 11-13 ozʼs. 11-13 ozʼs.

The length of games played in the opening round and any subsequent Round-Robin round of CYSA Cup Competition will be reduced by five (5) minutes per half.

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Single elimination games shall be regulation length.

In single-elimination games, the “Golden Goal” rule will be in place.

XIV.

All ties in the opening round shall stand and no extra time shall be played SUBJECT TO LAW 7 OF THE LAWS OF THE GAME. If the teams remain tied at the end of overtime play, then the winner shall be determined by kicks from the penalty spot per FIFA.

MODIFIED RULES FOR UNDER 9, UNDER-10 AND UNDER-11 AGE GROUPS

All CYSA Cup games for the Under 9, Under 10 and Under 11 age groups shall be played according to CYSA Cup rules and directives with the following modifications:

2. 3. 4. 5.

6. 7.

Field of Play a. The field of play will be rectangular in shape with the length of the field exceeding the width. b. The field will be no more than 90 yards and no less than 70 yards in length. c. The field will be no more than 60 yards and no less than 50 yards in width. d. The center circle will be marked with a 6 yard radius. e. The goal area is defined at each end of the field as the area within 2 lines drawn at right angles to the goal line 6 yards from the inside of each goalpost and extending into the field of play for a distance of 6 yards and joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line. f. The penalty area is defined at each end of the field as the area within 2 lines drawn at right angles to the goal line 14 yards from the inside of each goalpost and extending into the field of play for a distance of 14 yards and joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line. g. Within each penalty area the penalty mark will be 10 yards from the midpoint between the goalposts and equidistant to them. h. An arc 6 yards from the penalty mark will be drawn outside the penalty box at the intersection of the arc with the line of the penalty box. Goals a. The goals will be a minimum of 6 feet and a maximum of 7 feet high and 6-7 yards wide. Ball a. The ball will be a size 4 ball.

Number of Players a. Teams will play a maximum of 8 players per team on the field (one of whom is a goal keeper). b. Teams will play a minimum of 5 players per team on the field.

Duration of Game a. Regulation length game halves will be two 25 minute halves for the Under 9 and Under-10 age groups and two 30 minute halves for the Under-11 age group with a 5 minute half time. b. Preliminary round game halves will be shortened by 5 minutes. c. Single Elimination round games will be regulation length game halves as noted in “a” above. d. Overtime will consist of two 10 minute periods with the golden goal rule in effect. Fouls and Misconduct a. All other FIFA and CYSA rules, Cup Directives, Rules and Regulations will be in effect for Under-10 and Under-11 teams.

Restart of Game a. Opponents must be at least 6 yards from the ball when the game is restarted by a kick. b. Opponents must be at least 6 yards from the corner arc on a corner kick.

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C. D.

GAME REPORT

CYSA Association Cup Competition Game and Referee Report (game cards), supplied by CYSA, shall be presented to the referee and will be used for all CYSA Association Cup games. Such game cards, properly filled out, will be submitted by the hosting venue to the CYSA office at the conclusion of each weekend of play.

SCORING

In the preliminary rounds, the following point system will be used to determine which teams advance: 3 points for a WIN 1 point for a TIE 0 points for a LOSS

If teams are tied in points at the conclusion of the preliminary round, the following tie-breaking procedure will be employed to determine which teams advance to the next round:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

To determine the advancing team(s) when more than two teams in a bracket are tied at the end of the preliminary round matches, the tie breaker criteria listed in section XVI, items B and C will be applied in the order listed to determine the placement of each team in the bracket, beginning at tie breaker #2. One or more teamsʼ order of finish in the bracket can be determined at any step of the tie breaking process. Until the order of finish of each of the tied teams in the bracket can be determined, the tie breaking steps will be applied in the order shown without reverting to a previous step at any time during the tie breaking determination. Should three or more teams be tied at the end of the preliminary round after completing the above list of tiebreakers, a Round Robin Shoot-out will then be utilized as follows: Ten (10) shots will be taken per team, five (5) each against opposing keepers. Total from two (2) shoot-outs, i.e. Team A scores 3 versus Team B keeper, then scores 2 versus Team C keeper, Team Aʼs total is 5. Team with most goals advances. If teams remain tied after two (2) rounds, re-shoot. Coach will designate ten (10) shooters of which ANY ROSTERED PLAYER may shoot.

Round 1 Team A

5 Players (1 - 5)

versus

Team B Keeper

Team C

5 Players (1 - 5)

versus

Team A Keeper

Team B

Round 2

5 Players (1 - 5)

versus

Team C Keeper

Team A

5 Players (6 - 10)

versus

Team C Keeper

Team C

5 Players (6 - 10)

versus

Team B Keeper

Team B

5 Players (6 - 10)

versus

Team A Keeper

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Single elimination games shall be regulation length.

In single-elimination games, the “Golden Goal” rule will be in place.

XIV.

MODIFIED RULES FOR UNDER 9, UNDER-10 AND UNDER-11 AGE GROUPS

All CYSA Cup games for the Under 9, Under 10 and Under 11 age groups shall be played according to CYSA Cup rules and directives with the following modifications:

2. 3. 4. 5.

6. 7.

Number of Players a. Teams will play a maximum of 8 players per team on the field (one of whom is a goal keeper). b. Teams will play a minimum of 5 players per team on the field.

Restart of Game a. Opponents must be at least 6 yards from the ball when the game is restarted by a kick. b. Opponents must be at least 6 yards from the corner arc on a corner kick.

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XVI.

C. D.

GAME REPORT

SCORING

In the preliminary rounds, the following point system will be used to determine which teams advance: 3 points for a WIN 1 point for a TIE 0 points for a LOSS

If teams are tied in points at the conclusion of the preliminary round, the following tie-breaking procedure will be employed to determine which teams advance to the next round:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Round 1 Team A

5 Players (1 - 5)

versus

Team B Keeper

Team C

5 Players (1 - 5)

versus

Team A Keeper

Team B

Round 2

5 Players (1 - 5)

versus

Team C Keeper

Team A

5 Players (6 - 10)

versus

Team C Keeper

Team C

5 Players (6 - 10)

versus

Team B Keeper

Team B

5 Players (6 - 10)

versus

Team A Keeper

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CYSA Association Cup Directives, Rules & Regulations

CANCELLATIONS

In the event of inclement weather, the host district is responsible for informing the CYSA Office, the CYSA Third Vice Chair, the CYSA Association Cup Committee Chairman, and the CYSA Association Cup Committee members as soon as possible before games if fields are unplayable. Only the CYSA Cup Committee Chairman may reschedule a game for different dates. If inclement weather should necessitate field and/ or playing date change, it is the prerogative of the CYSA Association Cup Committee Chairman to schedule such changes. District CYSA Association Cup Coordinators may, if necessitated by inclement weather, make last minute changes to different playing sites.

The CYSA Association Cup Committee Chairman may schedule makeup games necessitated by inclement weather or reentry games due to a Protest and Appeals decision on consecutive days (Saturday and Sunday) or between scheduled dates (weekdays). The CYSA Cup Committee Chairmanʼs decisions are not protestable.

ABANDONED/TERMINATED GAMES

XIX.

Should a scheduled game be terminated or abandoned before its completion and the situation is not covered by CYSA Association Cup Competition Rules, or National Cup Rules, the status of the game shall be determined by the CYSA Protest & Appeals (P&A) Committee.

B. The terms “abandon” and “terminate” are interchangeable and mean the same thing for purposes of CYSA Association Cup Competition play.

The referee is unable to control the players on the field.

The field has become unsafe to play on for any reason (weather related, objects being thrown onto the field, or any other circumstance that makes the field “unsafe” for play.

4. 5. 6. 7.

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The CYSA Protest, Appeal and Disciplinary Committee may also take separate action regarding teamʼs or individualʼs behavior that is related to the abandonment/termination of any game as a result of information that has been brought to their attention during the review of the abandoned/terminated game or games.

FORFEITURES

A game can be abandoned or terminated by the referee when one of the following situations occur:

The referee is unable to control the actions of individuals that are not playing in the game (coaches / registered team officials / spectators, etc.).

The referee has been instructed by a CYSA Association Cup Competition Administrator to abandon/terminate for a specific purpose related to CYSA Association Cup Competition Rules.

The referee and his/her assistants have been threatened by a player, coach, registered team official, and/or spectator and feel that it is in the best interest of the referees/assistant referees to abandon/terminate the game and leave the site.

Any reasons that are consistent with the risk of continuing to play being outweighed by the possibility of someone being seriously injured if the game continues.

A game can be deemed abandoned/terminated ONLY after the game has begun OR just prior to the game IF the field is determined to be unsafe for play or the weather is such that in the opinion of the referee OR a CYSA Association Cup Competition Administrator the game cannot be played for reasons of safety or potential field damage. Any game that is abandoned / terminated prior to the game beginning shall be played at a later time UNLESS the game will not have any bearing on which team wins the bracket that the two (2) teams are in.

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A. B.

A team does not show up to play at the time and field at which they are scheduled to play as per the CYSA Association Cup Competition Schedule. It is the teamʼs responsibility to know when and where they are assigned to play ANY CYSA Association Cup Competition Game in which they are scheduled to participate. It is the teamʼs responsibility to be aware of any schedule changes that take place in CYSA Association Cup Competition play that affects their team.

A team is not ready to play within fifteen (15) minutes of the scheduled start time of a CYSA Association Cup Competition Game in which the team has been scheduled to participate with AT LEAST seven (7) players who have proper credentials as specified in the CYSA Association Cup Competition Rules and who are dressed in uniforms that meet the CYSA Association Cup Competition Guidelines. The team must also have a registered team official of the appropriate age and with proper CYSA credentials as called for in the CYSA Association Cup Competition Rules at the beginning of and throughout the game.

A team allows a player, registered team official, or coach to participate in a CYSA Association Cup game and it is found out before, during, or after the game that the player, coach OR registered team official was not properly credentialed, was not in good standing or was otherwise ineligible to participate in the game/games.

Once a game has begun, the game cannot be a forfeit UNLESS one of the teams has at least one individual that is not eligible to participate in CYSA Association Cup Competition Play AND the individual participates in the game as described in Section B, Item 3 above. If due to a send off during the game there is no adult who is a registered team official available to take charge of the team, the game shall immediately be terminated and the opposing team shall be declared the winner of the game. If the score of the game exceeds 1 - 0 in favor of the opposing team at the time of the game being terminated that score shall stand as the final score of the game. If the score is 1 - 1 or the score favors the team that is causing the game to be terminated the score shall be recorded as a 1 - 0 score in favor of the opposing team.

AWARDS

A commemorative team trophy will be presented to the winning teamʼs coach.

Participation pins will be given to all rostered players and coaches up to a maximum of twenty (20) per team.

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CANCELLATIONS

ABANDONED/TERMINATED GAMES

XIX.

B. The terms “abandon” and “terminate” are interchangeable and mean the same thing for purposes of CYSA Association Cup Competition play.

The referee is unable to control the players on the field.

The field has become unsafe to play on for any reason (weather related, objects being thrown onto the field, or any other circumstance that makes the field “unsafe” for play.

4. 5. 6. 7.

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A game can be abandoned or terminated by the referee when one of the following situations occur:

The referee is unable to control the actions of individuals that are not playing in the game (coaches / registered team officials / spectators, etc.).

The referee has been instructed by a CYSA Association Cup Competition Administrator to abandon/terminate for a specific purpose related to CYSA Association Cup Competition Rules.

Any reasons that are consistent with the risk of continuing to play being outweighed by the possibility of someone being seriously injured if the game continues.

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A. B.

AWARDS

A commemorative team trophy will be presented to the winning teamʼs coach.

Participation pins will be given to all rostered players and coaches up to a maximum of twenty (20) per team.

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XXI.

XXII.

Individual game medals will be presented to each team participating in a semi-final or final game up to a maximum of (20) per team. The age group champions from CYSA Association Cup do not advance to US Youth Soccer Regional or National Cup competition.

SEND OFFS / EXPULSIONS / SUSPENSIONS

Any team accumulating three (3) send offs and/or expulsions throughout this competition shall be immediately placed on probationary status. Upon receipt of a fourth (4th) player or registered team official send off or expulsion for any team, the team shall immediately be eliminated from the competition for the remainder of the current CYSA Association Cup Competition. The game shall be terminated by the referee upon the issuance of the fourth send off or expulsion. The preliminary round games involving that team shall not be considered in determining the team that advances. In single elimination games, the opposing team automatically advances.

C. Any player or registered team official who is sent off or expelled from the field before, during or after a CYSA Cup Competition game shall automatically receive the recommended minimum penalty prescribed by CYSA for the applicable age group and offense per CYSA Specific Rule 4:05 Disciplinary Rulings including the mandatory two additional game suspension required for any registered team official. Additional games may be added by the Disciplinary Committee if the circumstances of the offense warrant it.

When a coach or registered team official is serving a suspension earned in a previous season of CYSA Cup or US Youth Soccer Regional or National Cup competition, he/she shall serve the suspension with the team with which he/she earned the suspension as long as the coach or registered team official is still associated with that team.

G. When a suspension is carried over from a previous season CYSA Cup or US Youth Soccer Regional or National Cup Competition, if the coach or registered team official is no longer with the team with which he or she earned the suspension, the coach or registered team official will serve the suspension with the team that he/she is currently registered with that is competing in CYSA or US Youth Soccer Regional or National Cup Competition. H.

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B. Each District hosting games shall have, on site, a Protest, Appeals, Disciplinary (PAD) Committee to determine penalties for red card sendoffs and expulsions. PAD Committee decisions shall be communicated to applicable players, coaches or team officials.

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A. B. C. D.

E. F.

Any individual who is sent-off or expelled during a CYSA Association Cup Competition game and the suspension exceeds the minimum suspension for the conduct that caused the send-off or expulsion shall have recorded in the CYSA Refereeʼs Send Off Report the reason for the additional suspended games, or an attachment to the CYSA Referees Send Off Report that indicates the reason for the additional suspension. The lack of such backup may be grounds for reduction of suspension. The minimum suspensions are located in Section 4:05 of CYSA Specific Rules. Coaches or registered team officials affiliated with two or more teams may not participate with any team while serving a suspension. Suspension penalties that cannot be served in the current season will carry over to the next seasonal year.

PROTEST, APPEALS AND DISCIPLINE

With cause, the Board of Directors may remove from CYSA Association Cup competition any team, which violates section 3:01:03 of the General Procedures of the CYSA Constitution. Send offs and/or expulsions are not subject to Protest or Appeal.

Referees will retain member passes, for those individuals who have been sent off or expelled, and along with the CYSA Referee Send Off Report and the game report will turn them in to the on-site Protest, Appeals and Discipline (PAD) Committee for disciplinary action. The member passes along with a copy of the Game and Referee Report card and a copy of the CYSA Refereeʼs Send Off Report will be sent within forty eight (48) hours to the sent off or expelled individualʼs District Commissioner for further action if necessary. Refereesʼ judgment calls and send-offs may not be protested or appealed. Only protests or appeals of a misapplication of the Laws of the Game will be considered.

Disciplinary action that exceeds CYSAʼs recommended minimum penalty for an offense for an age group may be appealed.

The decision of the CYSA Protest & Appeals Committee shall be forwarded to the coach within 48 hours of the P & A Committeeʼs decision. Game results and CYSA Protest & Appeals Committee decisions will stand, and scheduled CYSA Cup Competition games will continue. There will be no make-up games against teams that have lost during the time of any protest or appeal procedure not filed by or against them.

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XXII.

SEND OFFS / EXPULSIONS / SUSPENSIONS

Any team accumulating three (3) send offs and/or expulsions throughout this competition shall be immediately placed on probationary status. Upon receipt of a fourth (4th) player or registered team official send off or expulsion for any team, the team shall immediately be eliminated from the competition for the remainder of the current CYSA Association Cup Competition. The game shall be terminated by the referee upon the issuance of the fourth send off or expulsion. The preliminary round games involving that team shall not be considered in determining the team that advances. In single elimination games, the opposing team automatically advances.

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A. B. C. D.

E. F.

PROTEST, APPEALS AND DISCIPLINE

Disciplinary action that exceeds CYSAʼs recommended minimum penalty for an offense for an age group may be appealed.

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M. Any appeal or protest filed that pertains to any CYSA Cup Competition activity including but not limited to team entry status, player eligibility, team eligibility, or any other area pertaining to CYSA Association Cup Competition Play except a specific game/games shall be heard by the CYSA Protest & Appeals Committee within seven (7) days of filing of the protest and appeal.

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O. BY ENTERING A CYSA ASSOCIATION CUP COMPETITION TOURNAMENT A TEAM AGREES TO WAIVE ANY APPEAL RIGHTS OTHER THAN TO THE CYSA PROTEST & APPEALS COMMITTEE.

XXIV.

A. B.

XXV.

B. C. D. E. F.

In order to withdraw from CYSA Association Cup play, a team must submit a notice in writing to the CYSA office during business hours (8:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:00 PM Monday through Friday) and must receive written confirmation from the CYSA office that the notice has been received.

FINES

Any team that withdraws from CYSA Association Cup play AFTER the draw, but at least one week prior to the start of scheduled play, will forfeit their entry fee and be fined $300.00.

Any team that withdraws from CYSA Association Cup less than one week prior to the start of scheduled play, but before 5:00 p.m. the Friday before scheduled play will forfeit their entry fee and be fined $500.00. Any team that does not withdraw prior to 5:00 p.m. the Friday before the start of play, forfeits a game after the start of the preliminary round, or is eliminated from the competition per Section XIX, Item of the CYSA Association Cup Competition Directives, Rules & Regulations will forfeit their entry fee and be fined $750.00.

Any team that participates in CYSA Association Cup and fails to fulfill their commitment to participate in a qualifying Playing League as indicated in section IV-D of these rules will be fined $2000.00, and may be subject to further sanctions and disciplinary action by the CYSA Board of Directors. Any team found to have participated in CYSA Association Cup when not eligible to do so will be fined $2000.00 and may be subject to further sanctions and disciplinary action by the CYSA Board of Directors. For teams that play only one game in the preliminary round due to forfeit/forfeits these penalty fees may be used to defray their expenses.

G. It is the responsibility of each League to ensure that all CYSA Association Cup fees and fines are paid to CYSA. Leagues with outstanding fees and fines will be ineligible for CYSA Cup play until they pay their fees and fines.

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AUTHORITY

B. During the competition, questions regarding interpretation of these rules and matters not addressed herein shall be resolved by the CYSA Association Cup Coordinator on site or the CYSA Association Cup Committee Chairman.

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WITHDRAWALS

Any team that withdraws from the CYSA Association Cup AFTER their application has been received by CYSA, but prior to the draw, will forfeit their entry fee.

These rules govern CYSA Presidents Cup Competitions and supersede any other CYSA rules to the extent that other CYSA rules may be inconsistent with these rules.

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B. C.

CYSA PRESIDENTS CUP COMPETITIONS

The CYSA Presidents Cup is a statewide event held in winter and spring. Participating teams may be subject to travel over long distances and rescheduling of games due to adverse weather conditions. Teams that do not care to travel or that lack the flexibility to play rescheduled games should not apply.

The purpose of the CYSA Presidents Cup competitions is the selection of CYSA State Champions in each age and gender group. Separate competitions will be held in both boys and girls U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, and U17 divisions. Winners of the U13, U14, U15, U16 and U17 division competitions will be eligible to represent California Youth Soccer Association in the annual US Youth Soccer Region IV Presidents Cup Competition.

JURISDICTION

The entire CYSA Presidents Cup competitions shall be under the jurisdiction of the CYSA Presidents Cup Committee as authorized by the CYSA Board of Directors. The CYSA Board of Directors reserves the right to any final decision with regard to any and all games played in these competitions.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

CYSA Presidents Cup competitions are open to any Under-9 through Under-17 CYSA registered team so long as such team meets CYSA Presidents Cup entrance and eligibility requirements, was not a CYSA State Cup quarter-finalist in the U10-U17 age group the previous season and which has 50% of the rostered players returning to the team in the current season, is in good standing at the time of entry and remains in good standing throughout the competition. Any team that participates in an Under-8 or younger playing league may not enter the CYSA Presidents Cup.

A team or player may play in only one (1) CYSA Cup competition within the same current seasonal year. (i.e. a team or player may not play in CYSA Presidents Cup and in the CYSA State Cup, CYSA Association Cup or CYSA FoundersĘź Cup)

Any player on a frozen roster is considered to have participated in cup play.

All rostering of individuals on CYSA Presidents Cup teams, including transfers, adds and releases will be processed in accordance with CYSA and US Youth Soccer registration requirements.

Players must be properly registered with a CYSA affiliated league and their credentials approved by the District Commissioner/Registrar for the current seasonal year, in accordance with CYSA and US Youth Soccer Rules.

G. For CYSA Presidents Cup the deadline for transfers, adds and drops (releases) shall be fourteen (14) days prior to the originally scheduled date for the start of the CYSA Presidents Cup Competition for each specific age/gender group. All rosters are frozen at that time. Only those players legally rostered at such time are eligible to participate in further CYSA State and/or US Youth Soccer Regional or National Cup Competitions. H.

Registered team officials may be added to the team roster at anytime prior to or after the CYSA Presidents Cup Competition has begun.

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M. Any appeal or protest filed that pertains to any CYSA Cup Competition activity including but not limited to team entry status, player eligibility, team eligibility, or any other area pertaining to CYSA Association Cup Competition Play except a specific game/games shall be heard by the CYSA Protest & Appeals Committee within seven (7) days of filing of the protest and appeal.

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O. BY ENTERING A CYSA ASSOCIATION CUP COMPETITION TOURNAMENT A TEAM AGREES TO WAIVE ANY APPEAL RIGHTS OTHER THAN TO THE CYSA PROTEST & APPEALS COMMITTEE.

XXIV.

A. B.

XXV.

B. C. D. E. F.

FINES

Any team that withdraws from CYSA Association Cup play AFTER the draw, but at least one week prior to the start of scheduled play, will forfeit their entry fee and be fined $300.00.

XXVI.

AUTHORITY

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WITHDRAWALS

Any team that withdraws from the CYSA Association Cup AFTER their application has been received by CYSA, but prior to the draw, will forfeit their entry fee.

These rules govern CYSA Presidents Cup Competitions and supersede any other CYSA rules to the extent that other CYSA rules may be inconsistent with these rules.

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B. C.

CYSA PRESIDENTS CUP COMPETITIONS

JURISDICTION

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Any player on a frozen roster is considered to have participated in cup play.

All rostering of individuals on CYSA Presidents Cup teams, including transfers, adds and releases will be processed in accordance with CYSA and US Youth Soccer registration requirements.

Registered team officials may be added to the team roster at anytime prior to or after the CYSA Presidents Cup Competition has begun.

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TEAM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

In order for a team to be eligible for CYSA Presidents Cup Competition, it must submit:

The CYSA Presidents Cup Competition Entry Form filled-out completely and including the signature or electronic acknowledgement of a registered team official.

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For teams entering on or before 5 PM on October 15, 2011 the Early Bird Entry Fee in the form of a check, money order or credit card payable to CYSA in the amount of $625.00.

For teams entering after 5 PM on October 15, 2011 but prior to 5 PM on the November 1, 2011 deadline the Entry Fee in the form of a check, money order or credit card payable to CYSA in the amount of $675.00.

A legible copy of the teamʼs official roster (goldenrod) that has been approved by the teamʼs District Registrar.

Completed applications submitted by teams from a fully affiliated CYSA league, consisting of the three items in Section IV, item A, above, must be received at the CYSA office (1040 Serpentine Lane, Suite 201, Pleasanton, CA 94566) no later than 5 PM, November 1, 2011.

Late receipt of entry through delay by the U.S. Mail, other carriers, or delivery by person cannot and will not be accepted. NO EXCEPTIONS! Entries on anything but a CYSA Presidents Cup Entry form will not be accepted. Non-acceptance of entries for failure to meet entry deadlines is not protestable.

In order to be eligible to play in CYSA Presidents Cup, a team must be registered with an affiliated CYSA league. A team must have played in a recognized, sanctioned CYSA playing league, including CYSA Cal Soccer League (CCSL) or in the US Youth Soccer Far West Regional League. Qualifying league play must consist of playing in a division with at least three (3) other teams and have played three (3) different teams at least once BEFORE a team is eligible to participate in CYSA Presidents Cup. Participation in a league for paper teams does not fulfill the league play eligibility requirement for CYSA Presidents Cup. In a district where a teamʼs league does not begin play until CYSA Presidents Cup Competition has already begun, or a team has not been able to play the required number of league games because of inclement weather, the teamʼs District Commissioner shall notify the CYSA Presidents Cup Chairman in writing of the teamʼs conflict with this rule and explain why there is a conflict AT LEAST FIVE (5) DAYS PRIOR TO THE PRESIDENTS CUP DRAW FOR THAT TEAMʼS AGE/GENDER GROUP. If the team is accepted for play in CYSA Presidents Cup it shall be the responsibility of the teamʼs District Commissioner to make sure that the team meets the requirements of this paragraph BEFORE the end of the seasonal playing year of that specific yearʼs CYSA Presidents Cup Competition. The District Commissioner shall notify the CYSA Presidents Cup Chairman in writing when a team that has received a temporary exemption from this rule has met the requirements as called for in this paragraph. Participation in CYSA Cal Soccer League (CCSL) Spring Session will qualify as a teamʼs playing league requirements if the team registers and fulfills all other CYSA Presidents Cup eligibility and application requirements. Any team that participates in CYSA Presidents Cup and fails to fulfill their commitment to play in the qualifying playing league shall be subject to severe penalties as indicated in section XXV of these rules. Under no circumstances, and notwithstanding the foregoing, will any team be eligible to participate in CYSA Presidents Cup unless it participated as a CYSA team in a regular CYSA league or the US Youth Soccer Far West Regional League. A team cannot establish eligibility by participating in league or other play only for the purpose of creating or establishing eligibility to participate in CYSA Presidents Cup. Any team that enters CYSA Presidents Cup Competition agrees to play WHEREVER it is assigned to play within the CYSA geographical boundaries without complaint to CYSA.

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CYSA considers each team that enters CYSA Presidents Cup to be in receipt of the CYSA Presidents Cup rules as well as the CYSA Constitution, Bylaws, General Procedures, Specific Rules and PIMs through the publication and posting of the annual issue of CYSA Team Manual and/or as a requirement of the completion of the online CYSA Presidents Cup application process. Claims of not having read same before submitting a team entry are not admissible. Each team representativeʼs signature or electronic acknowledgement on the CYSA Presidents Cup Entry Form is confirmation that the team has complied with the above requirements.

RESERVE POOL REQUIREMENTS

Any team that enters CYSA Presidents Cup after the November 1, 2011 deadline and which meets all other entrance requirements will be placed into the Reserve Pool and is not guaranteed the opportunity to play.

Teams entering the Reserve Pool for CYSA Presidents Cup are subject to all CYSA Presidents Cup eligibility requirements.

Teams must meet the entry form and roster submission requirements as cited in the CYSA Presidents Cup Team Entrance Requirements. Any team that applies to CYSA Presidents Cup as a Reserve Pool team will be assessed an additional fee of $100.00 above the regular CYSA Presidents Cup entry fee.

Teamsʼ Reserve Pool entry fees of $725.00 must be paid by credit card, certified check, money order, or bank cashiers check.

Prior to the Presidents Cup draw the CYSA Presidents Cup Committee may, by means of a blind draw, select additional teams from the Reserve Pool for teams in a particular age group in order to make that division divisible by four (4).

G. The CYSA Presidents Cup Committee will only draw enough teams to get to the first number of teams divisible by four (4) above the number of teams that have entered CYSA Presidents Cup in the specific age/gender at the time of the CYSA Presidents Cup entry deadline. The CYSA Presidents Cup Committee cannot draw any more than a maximum of three (3) teams to attain a division of play that is divisible by four (4). H. I. J. K.

VI.

A. B. C.

The deadline to adjust and add teams to create brackets divisible by four (4) for the CYSA Presidents Cup draw shall be at 5:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the draw for each age/gender division of play. The CYSA Presidents Cup Committee may draw from the Pool if a team drops from CYSA Presidents Cup play in the teamʼs proper age/gender division.

After the CYSA Presidents Cup draw has taken place, whenever a team is needed to fill a vacancy that occurs in a bracket, a team in the Reserve Pool in the proper age/gender group shall be blind drawn from the Pool.

Any team not blind drawn from the Reserve Pool when play commences shall have $625.00 of its entry fee returned to the team within thirty (30) days from the first day of play in the teamʼs age/gender division. The $100.00 that will be retained by CYSA is an administrative late fee.

CREDENTIALS

Prior to participating in any round of CYSA Presidents Cup competition, credentials that have been approved by the appropriate District or State Registrar for each participating team, player and registered team official shall be presented. Credentials must be properly approved beginning with the first preliminary round game. An original CYSA Team roster (goldenrod) must be authorized by the teamʼs District Registrar prior to the team participating in any round/game of CYSA Presidents Cup Competition Play.

Properly approved team, player, and registered team official credentials that meet CYSA Presidents Cup requirements will be required at each and every game in order to participate in CYSA Presidents Cup Competition.

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TEAM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

In order for a team to be eligible for CYSA Presidents Cup Competition, it must submit:

The CYSA Presidents Cup Competition Entry Form filled-out completely and including the signature or electronic acknowledgement of a registered team official.

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For teams entering on or before 5 PM on October 15, 2011 the Early Bird Entry Fee in the form of a check, money order or credit card payable to CYSA in the amount of $625.00.

A legible copy of the teamʼs official roster (goldenrod) that has been approved by the teamʼs District Registrar.

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Teams entering the Reserve Pool for CYSA Presidents Cup are subject to all CYSA Presidents Cup eligibility requirements.

Teamsʼ Reserve Pool entry fees of $725.00 must be paid by credit card, certified check, money order, or bank cashiers check.

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A. B. C.

CREDENTIALS

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A. B. C.

VIII.

A. B.

Any improper playerʼs or registered team officialʼs member pass shall be retained by the CYSA Presidents Cup staff which will result in the individual being ineligible to participate until proper credentials are cleared with either their District Commissioner or District Registrar and presented to the CYSA Presidents Cup Credentials Committee for clearance.

TEAM FORMATION

Any team entering CYSA Presidents Cup may not release a player or players in order to qualify for a lower age group division.

A team is required to play in CYSA Presidents Cup at the oldest age group at which it was ever rostered during the seasonal year.

IX.

Player releases are allowed only in certain circumstances as specified in CYSA and US Youth Soccer registration rules.

C. D.

BRACKETING

All properly received CYSA Presidents Cup entries will be entered into preliminary rounds by a modified blinddraw, which will be open to the general public.

The CYSA Presidents Cup Committee reserves the right to combine brackets with less than three (3) teams in the brackets after the draw has taken place. (This would take place after a team has dropped from the competition and there are not any teams available in the Reserve Pool to take the place of the team/teams that have withdrawn from competition in the specific bracket or brackets.) The combining of these brackets must take place no later than 6:00 PM on the Tuesday prior to the first weekend of play in the particular age/gender division that is being adjusted.

The winners of each bracket will advance to single elimination round competition.

If necessary for the formation of the next round of single elimination competition, the CYSA Presidents Cup Committee reserves the right to advance runner-up teams from brackets pre-designated by random selection prior to the draw taking place.

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Teams that are permitted to roster a maximum of 18 players must demonstrate continuity of rosters between league play and CYSA Presidents Cup competition by maintaining a minimum of nine (9) players common to the rosters of both competitions and teams that are permitted to roster a maximum of 22 players must demonstrate continuity of rosters between league and CYSA Presidents Cup competition by maintaining a minimum of 11 players common to the roster of both competitions.

G. The bracket winners and runners-up will be determined by the scoring point system outlined in Section XVI of the CYSA Presidents Cup Competition Directives, Rules & Regulations.

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An ineligible player, participating in a CYSA Presidents Cup Competition shall cause his/her team to forfeit any game that the player has participated in and may result in further disciplinary action, against the teamʼs coach, registered team official, or player by the CYSA Board of Directors.

D. The CYSA Presidents Cup Committee reserves the right when necessary to bring two (2) teams forward to the next round from certain predetermined brackets in the preliminary round of play to ensure that all age divisions will have complete quarter-final play in the competition.

A US Youth Soccer member pass with original wet ink signature of the playerʼs parent or guardian in the Consent for Medical Treatment section must be presented for each player. Players who are 18 years or older at the time of competition MUST sign their own forms.

C. The CYSA Presidents Cup Committee reserves the right to restructure/eliminate brackets due to teams dropping to try to ensure as many brackets as possible have 4 teams in them.

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D. E. F.

If the draw has taken place and due to an administrative error a team must be added to a CYSA Presidents Cup age/gender group, that team will be placed into the competition as follows: All brackets of three (3) in the specific age/gender group will be put into a hat, one of the brackets will be drawn from the hat and the team will be inserted as the fourth (4th) team in that bracket. If in the opinion of the CYSA Presidents Cup Chairman and his/her Committee an uncorrectable error is made in the draw of a division of teams and it is discovered after the draw had taken place, the CYSA Presidents Cup Chairman and CYSA Presidents Cup Committee shall determine the best and most expeditious manner in which to redraw the particular division/divisions if they determine that a partial or complete redraw is necessary. The implementation of this shall be done as quickly as possible with the approval of the CYSA 3rd Vice Chairman. If, due to the withdrawal of teams, half or more of the preliminary brackets contain three or fewer teams, the CYSA Presidents Cup Committee may schedule a redraw of that age group. In addition, the CYSA Presidents Cup Committee may redraw any age group if withdrawals reduce the total number of teams in that age group competition to a level, which would eliminate the need for an extra round of competition.

SCHEDULING

A complete schedule of games, playing dates, and opponents will be published and distributed to all teams as soon as possible after the draw takes place but no later than three weeks prior to the preliminary round games beginning.

THERE WILL BE NO RESCHEDULING OF GAMES TO ACCOMMODATE OUT-OF-STATE TOURNAMENTS, LEAGUE GAMES, SOCIAL EVENTS, SCHOOL AND/OR COLLEGE ENTRANCE TESTS. It is the responsibility of each team to be aware of all potential conflicts which may affect its ability and the ability of its players to participate in CYSA Presidents Cup competition on any and all dates for which play is scheduled for its age group (both primary dates for play and alternate dates for play).

A game upon which a protest/appeal is upheld will be replayed as called for by the CYSA Protest and Appeals Committee. It shall be the responsibility of the CYSA Presidents Cup Chairman to reschedule the game and set a time and place for the game that will allow all CYSA Presidents Cup Competition play to continue with the least amount of delay.

The team listed first on the CYSA-issued schedule of games shall be the HOME TEAM in all cases and will provide a game ball.

COMPETITION PROCEDURES

All games will be governed by the FIFA Laws of the Game and those rules included in the US Youth Soccer Rules and CYSA Constitution, Bylaws, General Procedures, Specific Rules and PIMs unless the rules of this competition specify otherwise. For this competition CYSA unlimited substitution rules as indicated in PIM 10-3 item G will be in effect.

Each district is expected to provide one field for every four teams which enter CYSA Presidents Cup in the U14 to U17 age groups and one field for every six teams that enter in the U9 to U13 age groups. For every two (2) fields that a Hosting District provides, at least one (1) of its teams will be scheduled at home during the Preliminary Rounds. For preliminary round games, the host district is responsible for supplying referees and game fields (and/or alternative fields). It is recommended that field marshals be available for crowd control, etc.

In single elimination games, both teamsʼ bench areas will be on the same side of the field, and coaching from the sideline will not be permitted except as in accordance with FIFA directives.

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Any team entering CYSA Presidents Cup may not release a player or players in order to qualify for a lower age group division.

A team is required to play in CYSA Presidents Cup at the oldest age group at which it was ever rostered during the seasonal year.

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Player releases are allowed only in certain circumstances as specified in CYSA and US Youth Soccer registration rules.

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BRACKETING

All properly received CYSA Presidents Cup entries will be entered into preliminary rounds by a modified blinddraw, which will be open to the general public.

The winners of each bracket will advance to single elimination round competition.

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G. The bracket winners and runners-up will be determined by the scoring point system outlined in Section XVI of the CYSA Presidents Cup Competition Directives, Rules & Regulations.

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C. The CYSA Presidents Cup Committee reserves the right to restructure/eliminate brackets due to teams dropping to try to ensure as many brackets as possible have 4 teams in them.

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D. E. F.

SCHEDULING

THERE WILL BE NO RESCHEDULING OF GAMES TO ACCOMMODATE OUT-OF-STATE TOURNAMENTS, LEAGUE GAMES, SOCIAL EVENTS, SCHOOL AND/OR COLLEGE ENTRANCE TESTS. It is the responsibility of each team to be aware of all potential conflicts which may affect its ability and the ability of its players to participate in CYSA Presidents Cup competition on any and all dates for which play is scheduled for its age group (both primary dates for play and alternate dates for play).

The team listed first on the CYSA-issued schedule of games shall be the HOME TEAM in all cases and will provide a game ball.

COMPETITION PROCEDURES

In single elimination games, both teamsʼ bench areas will be on the same side of the field, and coaching from the sideline will not be permitted except as in accordance with FIFA directives.

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CYSA Presidents Cup Directives, Rules & Regulations G. Spectator areas will be established on the opposite side of the field at single elimination games. No individual is allowed on the team side of the field in these games unless they are credentialed members of one of the teams participating in the game. H.

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A. B. C. D. E. F.

No more than four (4) registered team officials from each team, including coaches, shall be on the same side of the field as the teams during second round, round of 16, quarterfinal, semifinal and finals play.

UNIFORMS

The appearance of players is a vital extension of the game. A playerʼs team uniform confirms the identity of the club or organization that the player represents. It should be worn with pride. Stockings/socks must be of the same color (a player must wear stockings/socks of a matching color) and should be correctly worn in the pulled-up position covering shin pads or guards.

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In single-elimination games, the “Golden Goal” rule will be in place.

If the teams remain tied at the end of overtime play, then the winner shall be determined by kicks from the penalty spot per FIFA.

MODIFIED RULES FOR UNDER-9 THROUGH UNDER-11 AGE GROUPS

All CYSA Cup games for the Under 9 through Under 11 age groups shall be played according to CYSA Cup rules and directives with the following modifications:

2. 3. 4. 5.

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All ties in the opening round shall stand and no extra time shall be played SUBJECT TO LAW 7 OF THE LAWS OF THE GAME.

Fields should be properly marked and ready by game time, with corner flags and nets in good condition.

The refereeʼs decision, as to whether any field is playable or not, is not protestable.

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FIELDS

The CYSA Presidents Cup Chairman may place games on different sized fields if the use of such fields is necessary for the timely play of CYSA Presidents Cup games.

O.T. Period

Single elimination games shall be regulation length.

The referee will have final determination as to when a team must change their jersey or base layer undergarment due to conflicting colors.

Single Elimination Round two - 45 min. two - 40 min. two - 35 min. two - 30 min. two - 25 min.

The length of games played in the opening round and any subsequent Round-Robin round of CYSA Cup Competition will be reduced by five (5) minutes per half.

XIV.

Preliminary Round two - 40 min. two - 35 min. two - 30 min. two - 25 min. two - 20 min.

Cyclistsʼ pants, tights, etc., may be worn under a playerʼs shorts if they are the same color as the shorts.

Home teams will change jerseys in the event of a conflict in jersey color. When changing jerseys, teams must adhere to the rule regarding the base-layer undergarments.

Length of games, overtime periods, and ball specifications shall be as follows:

U17 U15, U16 U13, U14 U11, U12 U9, U10

The wearing of tracksuit trousers or long tights in a color that coordinates with the teamʼs colors is permissible in adverse weather. The wearing of long sleeve base-layer under garments beneath the playersʼ uniform jerseys is permitted in the following instances: 1) if the base-layer under garment is the same color as the primary color of the teamʼs uniform jersey; 2) if a black base-layer under garment is worn by the team when the primary color of the teamʼs uniform jersey is a dark color; 3) if a white base-layer under garment is worn when the primary color of the teamʼs uniform jersey is a light color. Any player who wears a base-layer under garment must wear a baselayer garment that matches those worn by the other members of his/her team.

GAME LENGTH

Age Group

Shirts/ jerseys shall be neatly tucked into their shorts.

G. All CYSA Presidents Cup referees will be instructed to enforce this uniform rule in all games.

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Field of Play a. The field of play will be rectangular in shape with the length of the field exceeding the width. b. The field will be no more that 90 yards and no less than 70 yards in length. c. The field will be no more than 60 yards and no less than 50 yards in width. d. The center circle will be marked with a 6 yard radius. e. The goal area is defined at each end of the field as the area within 2 lines drawn at right angles to the goal line 6 yards from the inside of each goalpost and extending into the field of play for a distance of 6 yards and joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line. f. The penalty area is defined at each end of the field as the area within 2 lines drawn at right angles to the goal line 14 yards from the inside of each goalpost and extending into the field of play for a distance of 14 yards and joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line. g. Within each penalty area the penalty mark will be 10 yards from the midpoint between the goalposts and equidistant to them. f. An arc 6 yards from the penalty mark will be drawn outside the penalty box at the intersection of the arc with the line of the penalty box. Goals a. The goals will be a minimum of 6 feet and a maximum of 7 feet high and 6-7 yards wide. Ball a. The ball will be a size 4 ball.

Number of Players a. Teams will play a maximum of 8 players per team on the field (one of whom is a goal keeper). b. Teams will play a minimum of 5 players per team on the field.

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A. B. C. D. E. F.

UNIFORMS

The appearance of players is a vital extension of the game. A playerʼs team uniform confirms the identity of the club or organization that the player represents. It should be worn with pride. Stockings/socks must be of the same color (a player must wear stockings/socks of a matching color) and should be correctly worn in the pulled-up position covering shin pads or guards.

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In single-elimination games, the “Golden Goal” rule will be in place.

If the teams remain tied at the end of overtime play, then the winner shall be determined by kicks from the penalty spot per FIFA.

MODIFIED RULES FOR UNDER-9 THROUGH UNDER-11 AGE GROUPS

All CYSA Cup games for the Under 9 through Under 11 age groups shall be played according to CYSA Cup rules and directives with the following modifications:

2. 3. 4. 5.

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All ties in the opening round shall stand and no extra time shall be played SUBJECT TO LAW 7 OF THE LAWS OF THE GAME.

Fields should be properly marked and ready by game time, with corner flags and nets in good condition.

The refereeʼs decision, as to whether any field is playable or not, is not protestable.

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FIELDS

The CYSA Presidents Cup Chairman may place games on different sized fields if the use of such fields is necessary for the timely play of CYSA Presidents Cup games.

O.T. Period

Single elimination games shall be regulation length.

The referee will have final determination as to when a team must change their jersey or base layer undergarment due to conflicting colors.

Single Elimination Round two - 45 min. two - 40 min. two - 35 min. two - 30 min. two - 25 min.

The length of games played in the opening round and any subsequent Round-Robin round of CYSA Cup Competition will be reduced by five (5) minutes per half.

XIV.

Preliminary Round two - 40 min. two - 35 min. two - 30 min. two - 25 min. two - 20 min.

Cyclistsʼ pants, tights, etc., may be worn under a playerʼs shorts if they are the same color as the shorts.

Home teams will change jerseys in the event of a conflict in jersey color. When changing jerseys, teams must adhere to the rule regarding the base-layer undergarments.

Length of games, overtime periods, and ball specifications shall be as follows:

U17 U15, U16 U13, U14 U11, U12 U9, U10

GAME LENGTH

Age Group

Shirts/ jerseys shall be neatly tucked into their shorts.

G. All CYSA Presidents Cup referees will be instructed to enforce this uniform rule in all games.

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Number of Players a. Teams will play a maximum of 8 players per team on the field (one of whom is a goal keeper). b. Teams will play a minimum of 5 players per team on the field.

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Fouls and Misconduct a. All other FIFA and CYSA rules, Cup Directives, Rules and Regulations will be in effect for Under-9, Under-10 and Under-11 teams.

Team C

Round 2 Team A

Restart of Game a. Opponents must be at least 6 yards from the ball when the game is restarted by a kick. b. Opponents must be at least 6 yards from the corner arc on a corner kick.

GAME REPORT

CYSA Presidents Cup Competition Game and Referee Report (game cards), supplied by CYSA, shall be presented to the referee and will be used for all CYSA Presidents Cup games. Such game cards, properly filled out, will be submitted by the hosting venue to the CYSA office at the conclusion of each weekend of play.

SCORING

In the preliminary rounds, the following point system will be used to determine which teams advance: 3 points for a WIN 1 point for a TIE 0 points for a LOSS

If teams are tied in points at the conclusion of the preliminary round, the following tie-breaking procedure will be employed to determine which teams advance to the next round:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Round 1

Single Elimination round games will be regulation length game halves as noted in a above. Overtime will consist of two 10 minute periods with the golden goal rule in effect.

Please refer page 135 of this CYSA Team Manual for a diagram of Under-9, Under-10 and Under11 small sided field dimensions & markings.

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CANCELLATIONS

In the event of inclement weather, the host district is responsible for informing the CYSA Office, the CYSA Third Vice Chair, the CYSA Presidents Cup Committee Chairman, and the Presidents Cup Committee members as soon as possible before games if fields are unplayable. Only the CYSA Presidents Cup Committee Chairman may reschedule a game for different dates. If inclement weather should necessitate field and/ or playing date change, it is the prerogative of the CYSA Presidents Cup Committee Chairman to schedule such changes. District CYSA Presidents Cup Coordinators may, if necessitated by inclement weather, make last minute changes to different playing sites.

Makeup games necessitated by cancellations due to inclement weather or games replayed due to a Protest and Appeals decision may be scheduled by the CYSA Presidents Cup Committee Chairman on consecutive days (Saturday and Sunday) or between scheduled dates (weekdays). The CYSA Presidents Cup Committee Chairmanʼs decisions are not protestable.

ABANDONED/TERMINATED GAMES

Should a scheduled game be terminated or abandoned before its completion and the situation is not covered by CYSA Presidents Cup Competition Rules, or National Cup Rules, the status of the game shall be determined by the CYSA Protest & Appeals (P&A) Committee.

The terms “abandon” and “terminate” are interchangeable and mean the same thing for purposes of CYSA Presidents Cup Competition play. A game can be abandoned or terminated by the referee when one of the following situations occur:

The referee is unable to control the players on the field.

The field has become unsafe to play on for any reason (weather related, objects being thrown onto the field, or any other circumstance that makes the field unsafe for play.

4. 5. 6.

The referee is unable to control the actions of individuals who are not playing in the game (coaches / registered team officials / spectators, etc.).

The referee has been instructed by a CYSA Presidents Cup Competition Administrator to abandon/terminate for a specific purpose related to CYSA Presidents Cup Competition Rules.

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Team B

Fouls and Misconduct a. All other FIFA and CYSA rules, Cup Directives, Rules and Regulations will be in effect for Under-9, Under-10 and Under-11 teams.

Team C

Round 2 Team A

Restart of Game a. Opponents must be at least 6 yards from the ball when the game is restarted by a kick. b. Opponents must be at least 6 yards from the corner arc on a corner kick.

GAME REPORT

SCORING

In the preliminary rounds, the following point system will be used to determine which teams advance: 3 points for a WIN 1 point for a TIE 0 points for a LOSS

If teams are tied in points at the conclusion of the preliminary round, the following tie-breaking procedure will be employed to determine which teams advance to the next round:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Round 1

Single Elimination round games will be regulation length game halves as noted in a above. Overtime will consist of two 10 minute periods with the golden goal rule in effect.

Please refer page 135 of this CYSA Team Manual for a diagram of Under-9, Under-10 and Under11 small sided field dimensions & markings.

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Team C

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versus

Team B Keeper

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versus

Team C Keeper

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5 Players (6 - 10) 5 Players (6 - 10)

versus versus versus versus

Team C Keeper Team A Keeper Team A Keeper

Team B Keeper

CANCELLATIONS

ABANDONED/TERMINATED GAMES

The referee is unable to control the players on the field.

The field has become unsafe to play on for any reason (weather related, objects being thrown onto the field, or any other circumstance that makes the field unsafe for play.

4. 5. 6.

The referee is unable to control the actions of individuals who are not playing in the game (coaches / registered team officials / spectators, etc.).

The referee has been instructed by a CYSA Presidents Cup Competition Administrator to abandon/terminate for a specific purpose related to CYSA Presidents Cup Competition Rules.

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A. B.

A game can be deemed abandoned/terminated ONLY after the game has begun OR just prior to the game IF the field is determined to be unsafe for play or the weather is such that in the opinion of the referee OR a CYSA Presidents Cup Competition Administrator the game cannot be played for reasons of safety or potential field damage. Any game that is abandoned / terminated prior to the game beginning shall be played at a later time UNLESS the game will not have any bearing on which team wins the bracket that the two (2) teams are in.

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A team does not show up to play at the time and field at which they are scheduled to play as per the CYSA Presidents Cup Competition Schedule. It is the teamʼs responsibility to know when and where they are assigned to play ANY CYSA Presidents Cup Competition Game in which they are scheduled to participate. It is the teamʼs responsibility to be aware of any schedule changes that take place in CYSA Presidents Cup Competition play that affects their team.

A team is not ready to play within fifteen (15) minutes of the scheduled start time of a CYSA Presidents Cup Competition Game in which the team has been scheduled to participate with AT LEAST seven (7) players who have proper credentials as specified in the CYSA Presidents Cup Competition Rules and who are dressed in uniforms that meet the CYSA Presidents Cup Competition Guidelines. The team must also have a registered team official of the appropriate age and with proper CYSA credentials as called for in the CYSA Presidents Cup Competition Rules at the beginning of and throughout the game. A team allows a player, registered team official, or coach to participate in a CYSA Presidents Cup game and it is found out before, during, or after the game that the player, coach OR registered team official was not properly credentialed, was not in good standing or was otherwise ineligible to participate in the game/games.

Once a game has begun, the game cannot be a forfeit UNLESS one of the teams has at least one individual that is not eligible to participate in CYSA Presidents Cup Competition Play AND the individual participates in the game as described in Section B, Item 3 above. If due to a send off during the game there is no adult who is a registered team official available to take charge of the team, the game shall immediately be terminated and the opposing team shall be declared the winner of the game. If the score of the game exceeds 1 - 0 in favor of the opposing team at the time of the game being terminated that score shall stand as the final score of the game. If the score is 1 - 1 or the score favors the team that is causing the game to be terminated the score shall be recorded as a 1 - 0 score in favor of the opposing team.

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AWARDS

A commemorative team trophy will be presented to the winning teamʼs coach.

Participation pins will be given to all teams up to a maximum of twenty (20) medals per team for U9-U15 teams and up to twenty-four (24) medals per team for U16 and U17 teams. Individual championship game medals will be presented as follows: A maximum of twenty (20) medals per team for U9-U15 teams and up to twenty-four (24) medals per team for U16 and U17 teams.

ADVANCEMENT

Age group champions of the U13, U14, U15, U16 and U17 division competitions will be eligible to represent California Youth Soccer Association at the US Youth Soccer Region IV Presidents Cup Championships. B. Age group finalists of the U13, U14, U15, U16, and U17 division competitions may have the opportunity to attend the US Youth Soccer Region IV Presidents Cup Championships should CYSA be selected to send a Wild Card team in their age group/gender. Wild Card slots are selected by blind draw at the US Youth Soccer Region IV Council meeting at the annual US Youth Soccer Workshops and Convention.

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B. C.

Champions in the U14, U15, U16, and U17 division competitions at US Youth Soccer Region IV Presidents Cup Championships are eligible to represent Region IV at the US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup National Championship competition.

SEND OFFS / EXPULSIONS / SUSPENSIONS

Each District hosting games shall have, on site, a Protest, Appeals, Disciplinary (PAD) Committee to determine penalties for red card sendoffs and expulsions. PAD Committee decisions shall be communicated to applicable players, coaches or team officials. Any player or registered team official who is sent off or expelled from the field before, during or after a CYSA Cup Competition game shall automatically receive the recommended minimum penalty prescribed by CYSA for the applicable age group and offense per CYSA Specific Rule 4:05, Disciplinary Rulings including the mandatory two additional game suspension required for any registered team official. Additional games may be added by the Disciplinary Committee if the circumstances of the offense warrant it.

Sendoffs and expulsions shall be administered in accordance with CYSA PIM 10-4. If a player or registered team official is sent off or expelled and has not served his/her suspension, the governing authority for that competition shall mail the member pass, game report and Send-Off Report to the individualʼs District Commissioner, with the exception of send offs / expulsions for referee assault which will be sent to the Board of Directors of this Association. The suspended individual shall be ineligible for further CYSA Cup Competition Play until the player pass is returned, upon completion of suspension. All CYSA Presidents Cup Competition suspensions must be served during CYSA Cup Competition and Regional Cup/National Cup Competition if applicable. If the individual does not complete their suspension in the current season of CYSA Presidents Cup Competition/ Regional Cup/ US Youth Soccer National Cup Competition the suspension shall carry over to the following seasonʼs CYSA Cup Competition/ Regional Cup/ US Youth Soccer National Cup Competition until the suspension is completely served.

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A game can be deemed abandoned/terminated ONLY after the game has begun OR just prior to the game IF the field is determined to be unsafe for play or the weather is such that in the opinion of the referee OR a CYSA Presidents Cup Competition Administrator the game cannot be played for reasons of safety or potential field damage. Any game that is abandoned / terminated prior to the game beginning shall be played at a later time UNLESS the game will not have any bearing on which team wins the bracket that the two (2) teams are in.

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C. D.

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A. B. C.

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AWARDS

A commemorative team trophy will be presented to the winning teamʼs coach.

ADVANCEMENT

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SEND OFFS / EXPULSIONS / SUSPENSIONS

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G. When a suspension is carried over from a previous season CYSA Cup or US Youth Soccer Regional or Nation Cup competition, if the coach or registered team official is no longer registered with the team with which he or she earned the suspension, the coach or registered team official will serve the suspension with the team that he/she is currently registered with that is competing in CYSA or US Youth Soccer Regional or National Cup Competition.

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Coaches or registered team officials who are listed on multiple rosters and who are suspended during CYSA Cup competition and/or US Youth Soccer Regional or National Cup Competition games will serve their suspension during the next scheduled CYSA Cup and/or US Youth Soccer Regional or National Cup competition games involving the team with which they were participating as a registered team official at the time of their suspension. If that team is eliminated from CYSA Cup and/or US Youth Soccer Regional or National Cup competition prior to the suspension being served in its entirety the individual will continue to serve his/her suspension in the following season with the next team to which he/she is registered and which participates in the CYSA Cup competition and/or US Youth Soccer Regional or National Cup competition. Any individual who is sent-off or expelled during a CYSA Presidents Cup Competition game and whose suspension exceeds the minimum suspension for the conduct that caused the send-off or expulsion shall have recorded on the CYSA Refereeʼs Send-Off Report the reason for the additional suspended games, or an attachment to the CYSA Refereeʼs Send-Off Report that indicates the reason for the additional suspension. The lack of such backup may be grounds for reduction of suspension. The minimum suspensions are located in Section 4:05 of CYSA Specific Rules.

Coaches or registered team officials registered or affiliated with two or more teams may not participate with any team while serving a suspension. Suspension penalties that cannot be served in the current season will carry over to the next seasonal year.

All instances of Referee Assault shall be reported within 48 hours to the CYSA First Vice Chairman. Individuals accused of Referee Assault shall be immediately suspended pending a review by the CYSA Protest, Appeals & Discipline (PAD) Committee. Reports of Referee Assault should be sent to the CYSA State Office in Pleasanton.

PROTEST, APPEALS AND DISCIPLINE

The CYSA Cup Suspension Status form will be used to record all decisions regarding send-offs and/or expulsions. Directives regarding send offs and expulsions are located in section 4:05 of the CYSA Specific Rules. With cause, the Board of Directors may remove from cup competition any team, which violates section 3:01:03 of the General Procedures of the CYSA Constitution.

Send offs and/or expulsions are not subject to Protest or Appeal.

In instances where CYSA Presidents Cup Competition Rules and US Youth Soccer Cup Competition Rules conflict, the US Youth Soccer Cup Competition Rules prevail.

Referees will retain member passes for those individuals who have been sent off or expelled and along with the CYSA Refereeʼs Send Off Report and the game report will turn them in to the on-site Protest, Appeals and Discipline (PAD) Committee for disciplinary action. The member pass along with a copy of the Game and Referee Report card and a copy of the CYSA Refereeʼs Send Off Report must be sent within forty eight (48) hours to the sent off or expelled individualʼs District Commissioner for further action if necessary.

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Refereesʼ judgment calls and send-offs may not be protested or appealed. Only protests or appeals of a misapplication of the Laws of the Game will be considered.

G. Only disciplinary action that exceeds CYSAʼs recommended minimum penalty for an offense for an as per section 4:05 of CYSA Rules may be appealed. H. I. J. K. L.

In order for a protest of a competition to be valid, the referee must be notified that the game is under protest prior to leaving the field of play. The referee should record protests on game cards, inform the opposing coach and notify the CYSA Presidents Cup PAD Committee.

The protest must be in writing and received by the CYSA Office within 72 hours after the game being protested. A $200.00 fee must accompany the protest or appeal and be mailed to the CYSA Office at 1040 Serpentine Lane, Suite 201, Pleasanton, CA. 94566.

The decision of the CYSA Protest & Appeals Committee shall be forwarded to the coach within 48 hours of the Protest & Appeal Committeeʼs decision. Game results and CYSA Protest & Appeals Committee decisions will stand, and scheduled CYSA Presidents Cup Competition games will continue. There will be no make-up games against teams that have lost during the time of any protest or appeal procedure not filed by or against them.

M. All appeals and protests shall be heard by the CYSA Protest & Appeals Committee within five (5) days after the game has been played that is being appealed or protested. No further protest or appeal shall be allowed beyond the hearing of the CYSA Protest & Appeals Committee. N.

Any appeal or protest filed that pertains to any CYSA Presidents Cup Competition activity including but not limited to team entry status, player eligibility, team eligibility, or any other area pertaining to CYSA Presidents Cup Competition Play except a specific game/games shall be heard by the CYSA Protest & Appeals Committee within seven (7) days of filing of the protest and appeal.

O. The CYSA Protest & Appeals Committee also reserves the right to make decisions regarding appeals and protests by conference phone call or other electronic communications amongst the members of the Committee relying solely on the written testimony that is submitted by the parties to the appeal or protest. P.

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A. B.

XXV.

A. B.

BY ENTERING A CYSA PRESIDENTS CUP COMPETITION TOURNAMENT A TEAM AGREES TO WAIVE ANY APPEAL RIGHTS OTHER THAN TO THE CYSA PROTEST & APPEALS COMMITTEE.

WITHDRAWALS

In order to withdraw from CYSA Presidents Cup play, a team must submit a notice in writing to the CYSA office during business hours (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday through Friday) and must receive written confirmation from the CYSA office that the notice has been received.

Any team that withdraws from the CYSA Presidents Cup AFTER their application has been received by CYSA, but prior to the draw, will lose their entry fee and based on the proximity of their withdrawal date to the start of preliminary round in the teamʼs age group/gender, the team may be subject to additional fines as noted in section XXV of the CYSA Presidents Cup rules.

FINES

Any team that withdraws from CYSA Presidents Cup play AFTER the draw, but at least one week prior to the start of scheduled play, will forfeit their entry fee and be fined $300.00. Any team that withdraws from CYSA Presidents Cup less than one week prior to the start of scheduled play, but before 5:00 p.m. on the Friday before scheduled play will forfeit their entry fee and be fined $500.00.

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Send offs and/or expulsions are not subject to Protest or Appeal.

In instances where CYSA Presidents Cup Competition Rules and US Youth Soccer Cup Competition Rules conflict, the US Youth Soccer Cup Competition Rules prevail.

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Refereesʼ judgment calls and send-offs may not be protested or appealed. Only protests or appeals of a misapplication of the Laws of the Game will be considered.

G. Only disciplinary action that exceeds CYSAʼs recommended minimum penalty for an offense for an as per section 4:05 of CYSA Rules may be appealed. H. I. J. K. L.

XXIV.

A. B.

XXV.

A. B.

BY ENTERING A CYSA PRESIDENTS CUP COMPETITION TOURNAMENT A TEAM AGREES TO WAIVE ANY APPEAL RIGHTS OTHER THAN TO THE CYSA PROTEST & APPEALS COMMITTEE.

WITHDRAWALS

FINES

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Any team that does not withdraw prior to 5:00 p.m. the Friday before the start of play, forfeits a game after the start of the preliminary round, or is eliminated from the competition per Section XIX, Item A of the CYSA Presidents Cup Competition Directives, Rules & Regulations will forfeit their entry fee and be fined $750.00. For teams that play only one game in the preliminary round due to forfeit/forfeits these penalty fees may be used to defray their expenses.

Any team that participates in CYSA Presidents Cup and fails to fulfill their commitment to participate in a qualifying Playing League as indicated in section IV-D of these rules will be fined $2000.00, and may be subject to further sanctions and disciplinary action by the CYSA Board of Directors. Any team found to have participated in CYSA Presidents Cup when not eligible to do so will be fined $2000.00 and may be subject to further sanctions and disciplinary action by the CYSA Board of Directors.

G. It is the responsibility of each League to ensure that all CYSA Presidents Cup fees and fines are paid to CYSA. Leagues with outstanding fees and fines will be ineligible for CYSA Cup play until they pay their fees and fines.

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The CYSA Board of Directors reserves the right to change any rule prior to or during the competition, and such changes will take effect five (5) days after written notification has been made to all teams entered/remaining in that competition. During the competition, questions regarding interpretation of these rules and matters not addressed herein shall be resolved by the CYSA Presidents Cup Coordinator on site or by the CYSA Presidents Cup Committee Chairman.

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CYSA Presidents Cup Directives, Rules & Regulations C. D. E. F.

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A. B.

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CYSA State Cup Directives, Rules & Regulations

These rules govern CYSA State Cup Competitions and supersede any other CYSA rules to the extent that other CYSA rules may be inconsistent with these rules.

A. B. C.

II.

III.

A. B.

D. E. F.

CYSA STATE CUP COMPETITIONS

H. I.

IV.

The CYSA State Cup is a statewide event held in winter and spring. Participating teams may be subject to travel over long distances and rescheduling of games due to adverse weather conditions. Teams that do not care to travel or that lack the flexibility to play rescheduled games should not apply.

The entire CYSA State Cup competition shall be under the jurisdiction of the CYSA State Cup Committee as authorized by the CYSA Board of Directors. The CYSA Board of Directors reserves the right to any final decision with regard to any and all games played in these competitions.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

CYSA State Cup competitions are open to any Under-12 through Under-19 CYSA registered team so long as such team meets CYSA State Cup entrance and eligibility requirements, is in good standing at the time of entry, and remains in good standing throughout the competition. Any team that participates in an Under-8 or younger playing league may not enter the CYSA State Cup.

A team or player may play in only one (1) CYSA Cup competition within the same current seasonal year. (i.e. a team or player may not play in CYSA State Cup and CYSA Presidents Cup, CYSA Association Cup or CYSA Foundersʼ Cup) Any player on a frozen roster is considered to have participated in cup play.

All rostering of individuals on CYSA State Cup teams, including transfers, adds and releases will be processed in accordance with CYSA and US Youth Soccer registration requirements.

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TEAM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

In order for a team to be eligible for CYSA State Cup Competition, it must submit:

The CYSA State Cup Competition Entry Form filled-out completely and including the signature or electronic acknowledgement of a registered team official. CYSA State Cup Entry Fees a.

Winners of the U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, U18 and U19 division competitions will be eligible to represent California Youth Soccer Association in the annual US Youth Soccer Region IV Cup Competition.

JURISDICTION

Registered team officials may be added to the team roster at anytime prior to or after the CYSA State Cup Competition has begun.

The purpose of the CYSA State Cup competitions is the selection of CYSA State Champions in each age and gender group. Separate competitions will be held in both boys and girls U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, U18, U19 divisions.

G. For CYSA State Cup the deadline for transfers, adds and drops (releases) shall be fourteen (14) days prior to the originally scheduled date for the start of the CYSA State Cup Competition for each specific age/gender group. All rosters are frozen at that time. Only those players legally rostered at such time are eligible to participate in further CYSA State and/or US Youth Soccer Regional or National Cup Competitions.

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3. B. C. D.

For teams entering on or before 5 PM on October 15, 2011 the Early Bird Entry Fee in the form of a check, money order or credit card payable to CYSA in the amount of $625.00.

A legible copy of the teamʼs official roster (goldenrod) that has been approved by the teamʼs District Registrar.

Late receipt of entry through delay by the U.S. Mail, other carriers, or delivery by person cannot and will not be accepted. NO EXCEPTIONS! Entries on anything but a CYSA State Cup Entry form will not be accepted. Non-acceptance of entries for failure to meet entry deadlines is not protestable.

In order to be eligible to play in CYSA State Cup, a team must be registered with an affiliated CYSA league. A team must have played in a recognized, sanctioned CYSA playing league, including CYSA Cal Soccer League (CCSL), or in the US Youth Soccer Far West Regional League. Qualifying league play must consist of playing in a division with at least three (3) other teams and have played three (3) different teams at least once BEFORE a team is eligible to participate in CYSA State Cup. Participation in a league for paper teams does not fulfill the league play eligibility requirement for CYSA State Cup. In a district where a teamʼs league does not begin play until CYSA State Cup Competition has already begun, or a team has not been able to play the required number of league games because of inclement weather, the teamʼs District Commissioner shall notify the CYSA State Cup Chairman in writing of the teamʼs conflict with this rule and explain why there is a conflict AT LEAST FIVE (5) DAYS PRIOR TO THE STATE CUP DRAW FOR THAT TEAMʼS AGE/GENDER GROUP. If the team is accepted for play in CYSA State Cup it shall be the responsibility of the teamʼs District Commissioner to make sure that the team meets the requirements of this paragraph BEFORE the end of the seasonal playing year of that specific yearʼs CYSA State Cup Competition. The District Commissioner shall notify the CYSA State Cup Chairman in writing when a team that has received a temporary exemption from this rule has met the requirements as called for in this paragraph. Participation in CYSA Cal Soccer League (CCSL) Spring Session will qualify as a teamʼs playing league requirement if the team registers and fulfills all other CYSA State Cup eligibility and application requirements. Any team that participates in CYSA State Cup and fails to fulfill their commitment to play in the qualifying Playing League shall be subject to severe penalties as indicated in section XXV of these rules. Under no circumstances, and notwithstanding the foregoing, will any team be eligible to participate in CYSA State Cup unless it participated as a CYSA team in a regular CYSA league or the US Youth Soccer Far West Regional League. A team cannot establish eligibility by participating in league or other play only for the purpose of creating or establishing eligibility to participate in CYSA State Cup.

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CYSA State Cup Directives, Rules & Regulations

These rules govern CYSA State Cup Competitions and supersede any other CYSA rules to the extent that other CYSA rules may be inconsistent with these rules.

A. B. C.

II.

III.

A. B.

D. E. F.

CYSA STATE CUP COMPETITIONS

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IV.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

All rostering of individuals on CYSA State Cup teams, including transfers, adds and releases will be processed in accordance with CYSA and US Youth Soccer registration requirements.

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TEAM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

In order for a team to be eligible for CYSA State Cup Competition, it must submit:

The CYSA State Cup Competition Entry Form filled-out completely and including the signature or electronic acknowledgement of a registered team official. CYSA State Cup Entry Fees a.

JURISDICTION

Registered team officials may be added to the team roster at anytime prior to or after the CYSA State Cup Competition has begun.

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3. B. C. D.

For teams entering on or before 5 PM on October 15, 2011 the Early Bird Entry Fee in the form of a check, money order or credit card payable to CYSA in the amount of $625.00.

A legible copy of the teamʼs official roster (goldenrod) that has been approved by the teamʼs District Registrar.

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CYSA State Cup Directives, Rules & Regulations E. F.

A. B. C. D. E. F.

Any team that enters CYSA State Cup Competition agrees to play WHEREVER it is assigned to play within the CYSA geographical boundaries without complaint to CYSA.

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A. B.

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CYSA considers each team that enters CYSA State Cup to be in receipt of the CYSA State Cup rules as well as the CYSA Constitution, Bylaws, General Procedures, Specific Rules and PIMs through the publication and posting of the annual issue of CYSA Team Manual and/or as a requirement of the completion of the online CYSA State Cup application process. Claims of not having read same before submitting a team entry are not admissible. Each team representativeʼs signature or electronic acknowledgement on the CYSA State Cup Entry Form is confirmation that the team has complied with the above requirements.

Any team that enters CYSA State Cup after the November 1, 2011 deadline and meets all other entrance requirements will be placed into the Reserve Pool and is not guaranteed the opportunity to play.

RESERVE POOL REQUIREMENTS

Teams entering the Reserve Pool for CYSA State Cup are subject to all CYSA State Cup eligibility requirements. Teams must meet the entry form and roster submission requirements as cited in the CYSA State Cup Team Entrance Requirements.

VII.

Any team that applies to CYSA State Cup as a Reserve Pool team will be assessed an additional fee of $100.00 above the regular CYSA State Cup entry fee.

Prior to the State Cup draw the CYSA State Cup Committee may, by means of a blind draw, select additional teams from the Reserve Pool for teams in a particular age group in order to make that division divisible by four (4).

Teamsʼ Reserve Pool entry fees of $725.00 must be paid by credit card, certified check, money order, or bank cashiers check.

G. The CYSA State Cup Committee will only draw enough teams to get to the first number of teams divisible by four (4) above the number of teams that have entered CYSA State Cup in the specific age/gender at the time of the CYSA State Cup entry deadline. The CYSA State Cup Committee cannot draw any more than a maximum of three (3) teams to attain a division of play that is divisible by four (4). H.

CYSA State Cup Directives, Rules & Regulations

The deadline to adjust and add teams to create brackets divisible by four (4) for the CYSA State Cup draw shall be at 5:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the draw for each age/gender division of play.

The CYSA State Cup Committee may draw from the Pool if a team drops from CYSA State Cup play in the teamʼs proper age/gender division.

After the CYSA State Cup draw has taken place, whenever a team is needed to fill a vacancy that occurs in a bracket, a team in the Reserve Pool in the proper age/gender group shall be blind drawn from the Pool. Any team not blind drawn from the Reserve Pool when play commences shall have $625.00 of its entry fee returned to the team within thirty (30) days from the first day of play in the teamʼs age/gender division. The $100.00 that will be retained by CYSA is an administrative late fee.

CREDENTIALS

Prior to participating in any round of CYSA State Cup competition, credentials that have been approved by the appropriate District or State Registrar for each participating team, player and registered team official shall be presented. Credentials must be properly approved beginning with the first preliminary round game.

An original CYSA Team roster (goldenrod) must be authorized by the teamʼs District Registrar prior to the team participating in any round/game of CYSA State Cup Competition Play.

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A. B.

Properly approved team, player, and registered team official credentials that meet CYSA State Cup requirements will be required at each and every game in order to participate in CYSA State Cup Competition.

Any improper playerʼs or registered team officialʼs member pass shall be retained by the CYSA State Cup staff which will result in the individual being ineligible to participate until proper credentials are cleared with either their District Commissioner or District Registrar and presented to the CYSA State Cup Credentials Committee for clearance. A US Youth Soccer member pass with original wet ink signature of the playerʼs parent or guardian in the Consent for Medical Treatment section must be presented for each player. Players who are 18 years or older at the time of competition MUST sign their own forms.

An ineligible player, participating in a CYSA State Cup Competition shall cause his/her team to forfeit any game that the player has participated in and may result in further disciplinary action, against the teamʼs coach, registered team official, or player by the CYSA Board of Directors.

TEAM FORMATION

Any team entering CYSA State Cup may not release a player or players in order to qualify for a lower age group division. A team is required to play in CYSA State Cup at the oldest age group at which it was ever rostered during the seasonal year.

Player releases are allowed only in certain circumstances as specified in CYSA and US Youth Soccer registration rules.

Teams that are permitted to roster a maximum of 18 players must demonstrate continuity of rosters between league play and CYSA State Cup competition by maintaining a minimum of nine (9) players common to the rosters of both competitions and teams that are permitted to roster a maximum of 22 players must demonstrate continuity of rosters between league and CYSA State Cup competition by maintaining a minimum of 11 players common to the roster of both competitions.

SEEDING

There will be seeding of eight (8) teams in the Under 12 through Under 19 age divisions. In order to have eight (8) teams seeded, the age group must have the minimum number of teams necessary to create no fewer than 8 brackets, otherwise only four will be seeded.

The eight (8) teams that will be seeded for the current seasonʼs CYSA State Cup Tournament in the above referenced age divisions will be last seasonʼs CYSA State Cup Winner, Runner Up, and the six remaining quarterfinalists that have moved up one age group division for the current seasonʼs CYSA State Cup Competition. In the event that a team played up an age group in the previous seasonʼs CYSA State Cup Competition and they are a seeded team based on the team being a finalist in the previous seasonʼs CYSA State Cup Competition they will take precedent in the seeding of teams in their age/gender division over any team that is moving up an age group from the previous seasonʼs CYSA State Cup Competition. The previous seasonʼs CYSA State Cup Champion will be seeded #1, the previous seasonʼs CYSA State Cup Runner Up will be seeded #2, the determining factor as to the order of the remaining quarter-finalist teams shall be determined by the results of the semi-final or quarter-final games in which the teams participated in during the previous seasonʼs CYSA State Cup Competition. The #3 and #4 seeds will be the non-advancing semi-finalist teams and will be seeded third and fourth based on the following tie breakers: 1) Goal differential, goals scored versus goals allowed, (if one team lost 0-4 (-4 goal differential) and the other team lost 1-3 (-2 goal differential), the team with the 1-3 loss would be the #3 seed). 2) Least goals allowed. 3) Most goals scored. 4) Coin toss. Tie breaking procedures will begin with (1) and continue in numerical sequence to (4). When one of the tiebreakers shows a differential between the teams, the prevailing team shall become the #3 seed immediately without continuing to any other tiebreakers. Seeds # 5, # 6, #7, and #8 will be the non advancing quarter-finalist teams and will be seeded in order based on the tie breaking system used for determining the third and fourth seeds.

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A. B. C. D. E. F.

Any team that enters CYSA State Cup Competition agrees to play WHEREVER it is assigned to play within the CYSA geographical boundaries without complaint to CYSA.

I. J. K.

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A. B.

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Any team that enters CYSA State Cup after the November 1, 2011 deadline and meets all other entrance requirements will be placed into the Reserve Pool and is not guaranteed the opportunity to play.

RESERVE POOL REQUIREMENTS

VII.

Any team that applies to CYSA State Cup as a Reserve Pool team will be assessed an additional fee of $100.00 above the regular CYSA State Cup entry fee.

Teamsʼ Reserve Pool entry fees of $725.00 must be paid by credit card, certified check, money order, or bank cashiers check.

CYSA State Cup Directives, Rules & Regulations

The deadline to adjust and add teams to create brackets divisible by four (4) for the CYSA State Cup draw shall be at 5:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the draw for each age/gender division of play.

The CYSA State Cup Committee may draw from the Pool if a team drops from CYSA State Cup play in the teamʼs proper age/gender division.

CREDENTIALS

An original CYSA Team roster (goldenrod) must be authorized by the teamʼs District Registrar prior to the team participating in any round/game of CYSA State Cup Competition Play.

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A. B.

TEAM FORMATION

Player releases are allowed only in certain circumstances as specified in CYSA and US Youth Soccer registration rules.

SEEDING

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In order to qualify for a seeded position in CYSA State Cup Play, a team must essentially be the same team that played in CYSA State Cup the previous season. The criteria for determining if a team is to be considered a returning team is as follows:

3. 4. 5.

C. D. E. F.

At least fifty percent (50%) of the team始s players return from the previous year始s CYSA State Cup Team Roster. The team is rostered and the players are registered with the same league and district, as they were the previous season.

The team is in good standing with their league and district.

Any team that does not meet these criteria shall go into the blind-draw pool with all the other teams in its respective age division; and, that age division shall have less than four (4) seeded teams.

BRACKETING

All properly received CYSA State Cup entries will be entered into preliminary rounds by a modified blind-draw, which will be open to the general public.

The CYSA State Cup Committee reserves the right to combine brackets with less than three (3) teams in the brackets after the draw has taken place. (This would take place after a team has dropped from the competition and there are not any teams available in the Reserve Pool to take the place of the team/teams that have withdrawn from competition in the specific bracket or brackets.) The combining of these brackets must take place no later than 6:00 PM on the Tuesday prior to the first weekend of play in the particular age/gender division that is being adjusted. The CYSA State Cup Committee reserves the right to restructure/eliminate brackets due to teams dropping to try to ensure as many brackets as possible have 4 teams in them.

The CYSA State Cup Committee reserves the right when necessary to bring two (2) teams forward to the next round from certain predetermined brackets in the preliminary round of play to ensure that all age divisions will have complete quarter-final play in the competition. The winners of each bracket will advance to single elimination round competition.

If necessary for the formation of the next round of single elimination competition, the CYSA State Cup Committee reserves the right to advance runner-up teams from brackets pre-designated by random selection prior to the draw taking place.

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The CYSA State Cup Chairman shall send a response form to each District Registrar with the names of all teams from their district that were either finalists, semifinalists or quarterfinalists in the previous years CYSA State Cup competition. The District Registrars will then be asked to verify whether these teams meet the criteria listed in 1-3 above.

G. The bracket winners and runners-up will be determined by the scoring point system outlined in Section XVI of the CYSA State Cup Competition Directives, Rules & Regulations.

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In the event that a team does not meet the eligibility requirements to be a seeded team even though the team was a finalist from the preceding season始s CYSA State Cup Competition, or the team is not entered in the current CYSA State Cup Competition, all teams seeded below that team will be moved up in the seeding and no new teams will be seeded to fill the vacant seeding position created by the move up of the other teams.

For purposes of seeding, if a game between the previous season始s quarter finalists remained tied at the end of the regulation and overtime periods, resulting in kicks from the mark to determine the winner, the score as it stood at the conclusion of the overtime periods will be used in the determination of seeding (for example, if one team lost 1-2 and the other team tied 2-2, the team with the 2-2 tie would receive the higher seed.)

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CYSA State Cup Directives, Rules & Regulations

XI.

A. B.

D. E.

If the draw has taken place and due to an administrative error a team must be added to a CYSA State Cup age/gender group, that team will be placed into the competition as follows: All brackets of three (3) in the specific age/gender group will be put into a hat, one of the brackets will be drawn from the hat and the team will be inserted as the fourth (4th) team in that bracket. If in the opinion of the CYSA State Cup Chairman and his/her Committee an uncorrectable error is made in the draw of a division of teams and it is discovered after the draw had taken place, the CYSA State Cup Chairman and CYSA State Cup Committee shall determine the best and most expeditious manner in which to redraw the particular division/divisions if they determine that a partial or complete redraw is necessary. The implementation of this shall be done as quickly as possible with the approval of the CYSA 3rd Vice Chairman.

If, due to the withdrawal of teams, half or more of the preliminary brackets contain three or fewer teams, the CYSA State Cup Committee may schedule a redraw of that age group. In addition, the CYSA State Cup Committee may redraw any age group if withdrawals reduce the total number of teams in that age group competition to a level, which would eliminate the need for an extra round of competition.

SCHEDULING

THERE WILL BE NO RESCHEDULING OF GAMES TO ACCOMMODATE OUT-OF-STATE TOURNAMENTS, LEAGUE GAMES, SOCIAL EVENTS, SCHOOL AND/OR COLLEGE ENTRANCE TESTS. It is the responsibility of each team to be aware of all potential conflicts which may affect its ability and the ability of its players to participate in CYSA State Cup competition on any and all dates for which play is scheduled for its age group (both primary dates for play and alternate dates for play).

A game upon which a protest/appeal is upheld will be replayed as called for by the CYSA Protest and Appeals Committee. It shall be the responsibility of the CYSA State Cup Chairman to reschedule the game and set a time and place for the game that will allow all CYSA State Cup Competition play to continue with the least amount of delay.

The team listed first on the CYSA-issued schedule of games shall be the HOME TEAM in all cases and will provide a game ball.

COMPETITION PROCEDURES

Each district is expected to provide one field for every four teams which enter CYSA State Cup in the U14 to U19 age groups and one field for every six teams that enter in the U12 to U13 age groups. For every two (2) fields that a Hosting District provides, at least one (1) of its teams will be scheduled at home during the Preliminary Rounds.

For preliminary round games, the host district is responsible for supplying referees and game fields (and/or alternative fields). It is recommended that field marshals be available for crowd control, etc.

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3. 4. 5.

C. D. E. F.

The team is in good standing with their league and district.

BRACKETING

All properly received CYSA State Cup entries will be entered into preliminary rounds by a modified blind-draw, which will be open to the general public.

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G. The bracket winners and runners-up will be determined by the scoring point system outlined in Section XVI of the CYSA State Cup Competition Directives, Rules & Regulations.

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XI.

A. B.

D. E.

SCHEDULING

THERE WILL BE NO RESCHEDULING OF GAMES TO ACCOMMODATE OUT-OF-STATE TOURNAMENTS, LEAGUE GAMES, SOCIAL EVENTS, SCHOOL AND/OR COLLEGE ENTRANCE TESTS. It is the responsibility of each team to be aware of all potential conflicts which may affect its ability and the ability of its players to participate in CYSA State Cup competition on any and all dates for which play is scheduled for its age group (both primary dates for play and alternate dates for play).

The team listed first on the CYSA-issued schedule of games shall be the HOME TEAM in all cases and will provide a game ball.

COMPETITION PROCEDURES

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In single elimination games, both teamsʼ bench areas will be on the same side of the field, and coaching from the sideline will not be permitted except as in accordance with FIFA directives.

G. Spectator areas will be established on the opposite side of the field at single elimination games. No individual is allowed on the team side of the field in these games unless they are credentialed members of one of the teams participating in the game. H.

XII.

A. B. C. D. E. F.

No more than four (4) registered team officials from each team including coaches shall be on the same side of the field as the teams during second round, round of 16, quarterfinal, semifinal and finals play.

UNIFORMS

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A. B. C. D.

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C. D.

Shirts/ jerseys shall be neatly tucked into their shorts.

Cyclistsʼ pants, tights, etc., may be worn under a playerʼs shorts if they are the same color as the shorts.

Home teams will change jerseys in the event of a conflict in jersey color. When changing jerseys, teams must adhere to the rule regarding the base-layer undergarments. The referee will have final determination as to when a team must change their jersey or base layer undergarment due to conflicting colors.

E. F.

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XVI.

FIELDS

Fields should be properly marked and ready by game time, with corner flags and nets in good condition.

The recommended minimum dimensions for game fields are: 100 yards long x 60 yards wide for U12 and U13; 100 yards long x 70 yards wide for U14 - U19. The CYSA State Cup Chairman may place games on different sized fields if the use of such fields is necessary for the timely play of CYSA State Cup games. The refereeʼs decision, as to whether any field is playable or not, is not protestable.

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U17,U18,U19 U15, U16 U13, U14 U12

Stockings/socks must be of the same color (a player must wear stockings/socks of a matching color) and should be correctly worn in the pulled-up position covering shin pads or guards.

The wearing of tracksuit trousers or long tights in a color that coordinates with the teamʼs colors is permissible in adverse weather.

GAME LENGTH

Age Group

The appearance of players is a vital extension of the game. A playerʼs team uniform confirms the identity of the club or organization that the player represents. It should be worn with pride.

G. All CYSA State Cup referees will be instructed to enforce this uniform rule in all games.

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Preliminary Round two - 40 min. two - 35 min. two - 30 min. two - 25 min.

Single Elimination Round two - 45 min. two - 40 min. two - 35 min. two - 30 min.

O.T. Period

two two two two

15 15 10 10

min. min. min. min.

Ball Size #5 #5 #5 #4

Circumference 27-28 27-28 27-28 25-26

Weight

14-16 ozʼs. 14-16 ozʼs. 14-16 ozʼs. 11-13 ozʼs.

The length of games played in the opening round and any subsequent Round-Robin round of CYSA Cup Competition will be reduced by five (5) minutes per half. Single elimination games shall be regulation length.

All ties in the opening round shall stand and no extra time shall be played SUBJECT TO LAW 7 OF THE LAWS OF THE GAME. In single-elimination games, the Golden Goal rule will be in place.

If the teams remain tied at the end of overtime play, then the winner shall be determined by kicks from the penalty spot per FIFA.

GAME REPORT

CYSA State Cup Competition Game and Referee Report (game cards), supplied by CYSA, shall be presented to the referee and will be used for all CYSA State Cup games. Such game cards, properly filled out, will be submitted by the hosting venue to the CYSA office at the conclusion of each weekend of play.

SCORING

In the preliminary rounds, the following point system will be used to determine which teams advance: 3 points for a WIN 1 point for a TIE 0 points for a LOSS

If teams are tied in points at the conclusion of the preliminary round, the following tie-breaking procedure will be employed to determine which teams advance to the next round:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

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In single elimination games, both teamsʼ bench areas will be on the same side of the field, and coaching from the sideline will not be permitted except as in accordance with FIFA directives.

XII.

A. B. C. D. E. F.

UNIFORMS

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A. B. C. D.

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C. D.

Shirts/ jerseys shall be neatly tucked into their shorts.

Cyclistsʼ pants, tights, etc., may be worn under a playerʼs shorts if they are the same color as the shorts.

E. F.

XV.

XVI.

FIELDS

Fields should be properly marked and ready by game time, with corner flags and nets in good condition.

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U17,U18,U19 U15, U16 U13, U14 U12

Stockings/socks must be of the same color (a player must wear stockings/socks of a matching color) and should be correctly worn in the pulled-up position covering shin pads or guards.

The wearing of tracksuit trousers or long tights in a color that coordinates with the teamʼs colors is permissible in adverse weather.

GAME LENGTH

Age Group

The appearance of players is a vital extension of the game. A playerʼs team uniform confirms the identity of the club or organization that the player represents. It should be worn with pride.

G. All CYSA State Cup referees will be instructed to enforce this uniform rule in all games.

CYSA State Cup Directives, Rules & Regulations

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Preliminary Round two - 40 min. two - 35 min. two - 30 min. two - 25 min.

Single Elimination Round two - 45 min. two - 40 min. two - 35 min. two - 30 min.

O.T. Period

two two two two

15 15 10 10

min. min. min. min.

Ball Size #5 #5 #5 #4

Circumference 27-28 27-28 27-28 25-26

Weight

14-16 ozʼs. 14-16 ozʼs. 14-16 ozʼs. 11-13 ozʼs.

All ties in the opening round shall stand and no extra time shall be played SUBJECT TO LAW 7 OF THE LAWS OF THE GAME. In single-elimination games, the Golden Goal rule will be in place.

If the teams remain tied at the end of overtime play, then the winner shall be determined by kicks from the penalty spot per FIFA.

GAME REPORT

SCORING

In the preliminary rounds, the following point system will be used to determine which teams advance: 3 points for a WIN 1 point for a TIE 0 points for a LOSS

If teams are tied in points at the conclusion of the preliminary round, the following tie-breaking procedure will be employed to determine which teams advance to the next round:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

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Round 1 Team A

5 Players (1 - 5)

versus

Team B Keeper

Team C

5 Players (1 - 5)

versus

Team A Keeper

Team A

5 Players (6 - 10)

versus

Team C Keeper

Team C

5 Players (6 - 10)

versus

Team B Keeper

Team B

Round 2 Team B

XVII.

XVIII.

B. C.

5 Players (6 - 10)

versus

Team C Keeper

6. 7. D.

Team A Keeper

CANCELLATIONS

In the event of inclement weather, the host district is responsible for informing the CYSA Office, the CYSA Third Vice Chair, the CYSA State Cup Committee Chairman, and the State Cup Committee members as soon as possible before games if fields are unplayable. Only the CYSA State Cup Committee Chairman may reschedule a game for different dates. If inclement weather should necessitate field and/ or playing date change, it is the prerogative of the CYSA State Cup Committee Chairman to schedule such changes. District CYSA State Cup Coordinators may, if necessitated by inclement weather, make last minute changes to different playing sites. Makeup games necessitated by cancellations due to inclement weather or games replayed due to a Protest and Appeals decision may be scheduled by the CYSA State Cup Committee Chairman on consecutive days (Saturday and Sunday) or between scheduled dates (weekdays). The CYSA State Cup Committee Chairmanʼs decisions are not protestable.

XIX.

A. B.

ABANDONED/TERMINATED GAMES

The terms “abandon” and “terminate” are interchangeable and mean the same thing for purposes of CYSA State Cup Competition play. 1. 2. 4.

The referee is unable to control the players on the field. The referee is unable to control the actions of individuals that are not playing in the game (coaches / registered team officials / spectators, etc.). The field has become unsafe to play on for any reason (weather related, objects being thrown onto the field, or any other circumstance that makes the field unsafe for play. The referee has been instructed by a CYSA State Cup Competition Administrator to abandon/terminate for a specific purpose related to CYSA State Cup Competition Rules. The referee and his/her assistants have been threatened by a player, coach, registered team official, and/or spectator and feel that it is in the best interest of the referees/assistant referees to abandon/terminate the game and leave the site.

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Once a game has BEGUN and the game is abandoned/terminated the status of the game shall be determined by the CYSA Protest, Appeal and Disciplinary Committee regardless of at what point during the game it was abandoned/terminated. The CYSA Protest, Appeal and disciplinary committee shall render a decision as to the status of the game within seventy-two (72) hours of the written information reaching the CYSA First Vice Chairman, which shall allow the competition to continue pending a decision by the CYSA PAD Committee. The CYSA Protest, Appeal and Disciplinary Committee may determine that game that was abandoned / terminated must be played over again in its entirety. The CYSA Protest, Appeal and Disciplinary Committee may also take separate action regarding teams, or individuals behavior that are related to the abandonment/termination of any game as a result of information that has been brought to their attention during the review of the abandoned/terminated game or games.

FORFEITURES

A game can be abandoned or terminated by the referee when one of the following situations occur:

Any reasons that are consistent with the risk of continuing to play being outweighed by the possibility of someone being seriously injured if the game continues. The team does not have present at least one registered team official of the appropriate age with the required CYSA credentials at any time ONCE the game has begun. If this situation occurs the game will be deemed an abandoned/terminated game.

A game can be deemed abandoned/terminated ONLY after the game has begun OR just prior to the game IF the field is determined to be unsafe for play or the weather is such that in the opinion of the referee OR a CYSA State Cup Competition Administrator the game cannot be played for reasons of safety or potential field damage. Any game that is abandoned / terminated prior to the game beginning shall be played at a later time UNLESS the game will not have any bearing on which team wins the bracket that the two (2) teams are in.

Should a scheduled game be terminated or abandoned before its completion and the situation is not covered by CYSA State Cup Competition Rules, or National Cup Rules, the status of the game shall be determined by the CYSA Protest & Appeals (P&A) Committee.

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A team does not show up to play at the time and field at which they are scheduled to play as per the CYSA State Cup Competition Schedule. It is the teamʼs responsibility to know when and where they are assigned to play ANY CYSA State Cup Competition Game in which they are scheduled to participate. It is the teamʼs responsibility to be aware of any schedule changes that take place in CYSA State Cup Competition play that affects their team.

A team is not ready to play within fifteen (15) minutes of the scheduled start time of a CYSA State Cup Competition Game in which the team has been scheduled to participate with AT LEAST seven (7) players who have proper credentials as specified in the CYSA State Cup Competition Rules and who are dressed in uniforms that meet the CYSA State Cup Competition Guidelines. The team must also have a registered team official of the appropriate age and with proper CYSA credentials as called for in the CYSA State Cup Competition Rules at the beginning of and throughout the game. A team allows a player, registered team official, or coach to participate in a CYSA State Cup game and it is found out before, during, or after the game that the player, coach OR registered team official was not properly credentialed, was not in good standing or was otherwise ineligible to participate in the game/games.

Once a game has begun, the game cannot be a forfeit UNLESS one of the teams has at least one individual that is not eligible to participate in CYSA State Cup Competition Play AND the individual participates in the game as described in Section B, Item 3 above.

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Round 1 Team A

5 Players (1 - 5)

versus

Team B Keeper

Team C

5 Players (1 - 5)

versus

Team A Keeper

Team A

5 Players (6 - 10)

versus

Team C Keeper

Team C

5 Players (6 - 10)

versus

Team B Keeper

Team B

Round 2 Team B

XVII.

XVIII.

B. C.

5 Players (6 - 10)

versus

Team C Keeper

6. 7. D.

Team A Keeper

CANCELLATIONS

XIX.

A. B.

ABANDONED/TERMINATED GAMES

The terms “abandon” and “terminate” are interchangeable and mean the same thing for purposes of CYSA State Cup Competition play. 1. 2. 4.

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FORFEITURES

A game can be abandoned or terminated by the referee when one of the following situations occur:

A game can be deemed abandoned/terminated ONLY after the game has begun OR just prior to the game IF the field is determined to be unsafe for play or the weather is such that in the opinion of the referee OR a CYSA State Cup Competition Administrator the game cannot be played for reasons of safety or potential field damage. Any game that is abandoned / terminated prior to the game beginning shall be played at a later time UNLESS the game will not have any bearing on which team wins the bracket that the two (2) teams are in.

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XX.

A. B. C.

XXI.

A. B.

XXII.

B. C.

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AWARDS

A commemorative team trophy will be presented to the winning teamʼs coach.

Participation pins will be given to all teams up to a maximum of twenty (20) per team for U10-U15 teams and twenty-four (24) per team for U16, U17, U18 and U19 teams. Individual championship game medals will be presented as follows: A maximum of twenty (20) medals per team for U12-U15 teams and twenty-four (24) medals per team for U16, U17, U18 and U19 teams.

ADVANCEMENT

Age group champions of the U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, U18 and U19 division competitions will be eligible to represent California Youth Soccer Association at the US Youth Soccer Region IV Championships (Far West Regionals.)

Age group finalists of the U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, U18 and U19 division competitions may have the opportunity to attend the US Youth Soccer Region IV Championships should CYSA be selected to send a Wild Card team in their age group/gender. Wild Card slots are selected by blind draw at the US Youth Soccer Region IV Council meeting at the annual US Youth Soccer Workshops and Convention. Champions in the U14, U15, U16, U17, U18 and U19 division competitions at Far West Regionals are eligible to represent Region IV at the US Youth Soccer National Championship competition.

SEND OFFS / EXPULSIONS / SUSPENSIONS

Any team accumulating three (3) send offs and or expulsions throughout this competition shall be immediately placed on probationary status. Upon receipt of a fourth (4th) player/registered team official send off / expulsion for any team, the team shall immediately be eliminated from this competition for the remainder of the current CYSA State Cup Competition. The game shall be terminated by the referee upon the issuance of the fourth send off or expulsion. The preliminary round games involving the eliminated team shall not be considered in determining the team that advances. In single elimination games the opposing team automatically advances. Each District hosting games shall have, on site, a Protest, Appeals, Disciplinary (PAD) Committee to determine penalties for red card sendoffs and expulsions. PAD Committee decisions shall be communicated to applicable players, coaches or team officials. Any player or registered team official who is sent off or expelled from the field before, during or after a CYSA Cup Competition game shall automatically receive the recommended minimum penalty prescribed by CYSA for the applicable age group and offense per CYSA Specific Rule 4:05, Disciplinary Rulings including the mandatory two additional game suspension required for any registered team official. Additional games may be added by the Disciplinary Committee if the circumstances of the offense warrant it.

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The suspended individual shall be ineligible for further CYSA Cup Competition Play until the player pass is returned, upon completion of suspension. All CYSA State Cup Competition suspensions must be served during CYSA Cup Competition and Regional Cup/National Cup Competition if applicable. If the individual does not complete their suspension in the current season of CYSA State Cup Competition/ Regional Cup/ US Youth Soccer National Cup Competition the suspension shall carry over to the following yearʼs CYSA Cup Competition/ Regional Cup/ US Youth Soccer National Cup Competition until the suspension is completely served. When a coach or registered team official is serving a suspension earned in a previous season of CYSA Cup or US Youth Soccer Regional or National Cup competition, he/she shall serve the suspension with the team with which he/she earned the suspension as long as the coach or registered team official is still associated with that team.

G. When a suspension is carried over from a previous season CYSA Cup or US Youth Soccer Regional or National Cup Competition, if the coach or registered team official is no longer registered with the team with which he or she earned the suspension, the coach or registered team official will serve the suspension with the team that he/she is currently registered with that is competing in CYSA or US Youth Soccer Regional or National Cup Competition.

I. J.

XXIII.

A. B. C.

Any individual that is sent-off or expelled during a CYSA State Cup Competition game and the suspension exceeds the minimum suspension for the conduct that caused the send-off or expulsion shall have recorded on the CYSA Refereeʼs Send-Off Report the reason for the additional suspended games, or an attachment to the CYSA Refereeʼs Send-Off Report that gives the reason for the additional suspension. The lack of such backup may be grounds for reduction of suspension. The minimum suspensions are located in Section 4:05 of CYSA Specific Rules.

PROTEST, APPEALS AND DISCIPLINE

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XX.

A. B. C.

XXI.

A. B.

XXII.

B. C.

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AWARDS

A commemorative team trophy will be presented to the winning teamʼs coach.

ADVANCEMENT

SEND OFFS / EXPULSIONS / SUSPENSIONS

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I. J.

XXIII.

A. B. C.

PROTEST, APPEALS AND DISCIPLINE

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CYSA State Cup Directives, Rules & Regulations D. E.

In instances where CYSA State Cup Competition Rules and US Youth Soccer Championship Series Rules conflict, the US Youth Soccer Cup Competition Rules prevail.

Referees will retain member passes for those individuals who have been sent off or expelled and along with the CYSA Referee Send Off Report and the game report will turn them in to the on-site Protest, Appeals and Discipline (PAD) Committee for disciplinary action. The member pass along with a copy of the Game and Referee Report card and a copy of the CYSA Refereeʼs Send Off Report must be sent within forty eight (48) hours to the sent off or expelled individualʼs District Commissioner for further action if necessary. Refereesʼ judgment calls and send-offs may not be protested or appealed. Only protests or appeals of a misapplication of the Laws of the Game will be considered.

G. Only disciplinary action that exceeds CYSAʼs recommended minimum penalty for an offense for an as per section 4:05 of CYSA Rules may be appealed. H. I.

CYSA State Cup Directives, Rules & Regulations XXV.

A. B.

C. D. E.

Game results and CYSA Protest & Appeals Committee decisions will stand, and scheduled CYSA State Cup Competition games will continue.

XXVI.

J. K. L.

The decision of the CYSA Protest & Appeals Committee shall be forwarded to the coach within 48 hours of the P & A Committeeʼs decision.

There will be no make-up games against teams that have lost during the time of any protest or appeal procedure not filed by or against them.

Any appeal or protest filed that pertains to any CYSA State Cup Competition Activity including but not limited to team entry status, player eligibility, team eligibility, or any other area pertaining to CYSA State Cup Competition Play except a specific game/games shall be heard by the CYSA Protest & Appeals Committee within seven (7) days of filing of the protest and appeal.

FINES

Any team that withdraws from CYSA State Cup play AFTER the draw, but at least one week prior to the start of scheduled play, will lose their entry fee and be fined $300.00.

Any team that withdraws from CYSA State Cup less than one week prior to the start of scheduled play, but before 5:00 p.m. on the Friday before scheduled play will lose their entry fee and be fined $500.00.

Any team that does not withdraw prior to 5:00 p.m. the Friday before the start of play, forfeits a game after the start of the preliminary round, or is eliminated from the competition per Section XIX, Item A of the CYSA State Cup Competition Directives, Rules & Regulations will lose their entry fee and be fined $750.00. For teams that play only one game in the preliminary round due to forfeit/forfeits these penalty fees may be used to defray their expenses.

Any team that participates in CYSA State Cup and fails to fulfill their commitment to participate in a qualifying Playing League as indicated in section IV-D of these rules will be fined $2000.00, and may be subject to further sanctions and disciplinary action by the CYSA Board of Directors. Any team found to have participated in CYSA State Cup when not eligible to do so will be fined $2000.00 and may be subject to further sanctions and disciplinary action by the CYSA Board of Directors.

G. It is the responsibility of each League to ensure that all CYSA State Cup fees and fines are paid to CYSA. Leagues with outstanding fees and fines will be ineligible for CYSA Cup play until they pay their fees and fines.

AUTHORITY

The CYSA Board of Directors reserves the right to change any rule prior to or during the competition, and such changes will take effect five (5) days after written notification has been made to all teams entered/remaining in that competition. During the competition, questions regarding interpretation of these rules and matters not addressed herein shall be resolved by the CYSA State Cup Coordinator on site or by the CYSA State Cup Committee Chairman.

XXIV.

A. B.

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BY ENTERING A CYSA STATE CUP COMPETITION TOURNAMENT A TEAM AGREES TO WAIVE ANY APPEAL RIGHTS OTHER THAN TO THE CYSA PROTEST & APPEALS COMMITTEE.

WITHDRAWALS

In order to withdraw from CYSA State Cup play, a team must submit a notice in writing to the CYSA office during business hours (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday through Friday) and must receive written confirmation from the CYSA office that the notice has been received.

Any team that withdraws from the CYSA State Cup AFTER their application has been received by CYSA, but prior to the draw, will lose their entry fee and based on the proximity of their withdrawal date to the start of preliminary round in the teamʼs age group/gender, the team may be subject to additional fines as noted in section XXV of the CYSA State Cup rules.

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CYSA State Cup Directives, Rules & Regulations D. E.

In instances where CYSA State Cup Competition Rules and US Youth Soccer Championship Series Rules conflict, the US Youth Soccer Cup Competition Rules prevail.

G. Only disciplinary action that exceeds CYSAʼs recommended minimum penalty for an offense for an as per section 4:05 of CYSA Rules may be appealed. H. I.

CYSA State Cup Directives, Rules & Regulations XXV.

A. B.

C. D. E.

Game results and CYSA Protest & Appeals Committee decisions will stand, and scheduled CYSA State Cup Competition games will continue.

XXVI.

J. K. L.

The decision of the CYSA Protest & Appeals Committee shall be forwarded to the coach within 48 hours of the P & A Committeeʼs decision.

There will be no make-up games against teams that have lost during the time of any protest or appeal procedure not filed by or against them.

FINES

Any team that withdraws from CYSA State Cup play AFTER the draw, but at least one week prior to the start of scheduled play, will lose their entry fee and be fined $300.00.

Any team that does not withdraw prior to 5:00 p.m. the Friday before the start of play, forfeits a game after the start of the preliminary round, or is eliminated from the competition per Section XIX, Item A of the CYSA State Cup Competition Directives, Rules & Regulations will lose their entry fee and be fined $750.00. For teams that play only one game in the preliminary round due to forfeit/forfeits these penalty fees may be used to defray their expenses.

AUTHORITY

The CYSA Board of Directors reserves the right to change any rule prior to or during the competition, and such changes will take effect five (5) days after written notification has been made to all teams entered/remaining in that competition. During the competition, questions regarding interpretation of these rules and matters not addressed herein shall be resolved by the CYSA State Cup Coordinator on site or by the CYSA State Cup Committee Chairman.

XXIV.

A. B.

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BY ENTERING A CYSA STATE CUP COMPETITION TOURNAMENT A TEAM AGREES TO WAIVE ANY APPEAL RIGHTS OTHER THAN TO THE CYSA PROTEST & APPEALS COMMITTEE.

WITHDRAWALS

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Fields of Play

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Fields of Play

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Fields of Play

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CYSA Electronic Cup Applications

Tournament Application and Team Travel Procedures

CYSA ELECTRONIC CUP APPLICATIONS APPLY ON-LINE FOR

CYSA FOUNDERS’ CUP,

CYSA ASSOCIATION CUP CYSA PRESIDENTS CUP AND CYSA STATE CUP!!

Visit the CYSA Foundersʼ Cup, CYSA Association Cup, CYSA Presidents Cup and CYSA State Cup pages on the CYSA web site at

www.cysanorth.org

for information and instructions on how to file your cup application by using the on-line process.

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2011-2012 Team Tournament Application Procedures

APPLYING TO A CYSA TOURNAMENT

SUBMITTING A NEW CYSA TOURNAMENT APPLICATION FOLLOWING REJECTION OR WITHDRAWAL FROM A TOURNAMENT LEAGUE AND TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES TEAM PENALTIES AND FINES

PARTICIPATION IN UNAFFILIATED TOURNAMENTS OR GAMES

CYSA Team Travel Procedures

PROCEDURES FOR TRAVELING OUTSIDE OF CYSAʼS JURISDICTION WITHIN UNITED STATES PROCEDURES FOR TRAVELING OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES PROCEDURES FOR AMENDING THE ORIGINAL TRAVEL ROSTER TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES

CYSA GUEST PLAYER POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

GUEST PLAYER POLICIES FOR CYSA TEAMS PLAYING OUTSIDE OF THE JURISDICTION OF CYSA

For information related to all the Procedures and Policies for any Tournament Participation or team travel, please log on to: WWW.CYSANORTH.ORG

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CYSA Electronic Cup Applications

Tournament Application and Team Travel Procedures

CYSA ELECTRONIC CUP APPLICATIONS APPLY ON-LINE FOR

CYSA FOUNDERS’ CUP,

CYSA ASSOCIATION CUP CYSA PRESIDENTS CUP AND CYSA STATE CUP!!

Visit the CYSA Foundersʼ Cup, CYSA Association Cup, CYSA Presidents Cup and CYSA State Cup pages on the CYSA web site at

www.cysanorth.org

for information and instructions on how to file your cup application by using the on-line process.

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2011-2012 Team Tournament Application Procedures

APPLYING TO A CYSA TOURNAMENT

SUBMITTING A NEW CYSA TOURNAMENT APPLICATION FOLLOWING REJECTION OR WITHDRAWAL FROM A TOURNAMENT LEAGUE AND TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES TEAM PENALTIES AND FINES

PARTICIPATION IN UNAFFILIATED TOURNAMENTS OR GAMES

CYSA Team Travel Procedures

CYSA GUEST PLAYER POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

GUEST PLAYER POLICIES FOR CYSA TEAMS PLAYING OUTSIDE OF THE JURISDICTION OF CYSA

For information related to all the Procedures and Policies for any Tournament Participation or team travel, please log on to: WWW.CYSANORTH.ORG

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CYSA Hall of Fame Nomination

California Youth Soccer Association Hall of Fame Nomination Type of Award

Hall of Fame

Meritorious Service

Player

Special Commendation

Name: Address: City:

State:

Home Telephone:

Cell Number:

Zip Code:

Email Address: Date of Birth:

List his/her contributions to the sport of soccer in chronological order (or attach to this form)

Submitted by: District:

League:

Address: City:

State:

Zip Code:

Telephone (Day):

Telephone (Eve):

Email Address:

Mail to: CYSA, 1040 Serpentine Lane, Suite 201, Pleasanton, CA 94566 by October 1, 2011

CYSA Hall of Fame Nomination

California Youth Soccer Association Hall of Fame Nomination Type of Award

Hall of Fame

Meritorious Service

Player

Special Commendation

Name: Address: City:

State:

Home Telephone:

Cell Number:

Zip Code:

Email Address: Date of Birth:

List his/her contributions to the sport of soccer in chronological order (or attach to this form)

Submitted by: District:

League:

Address: City:

State:

Zip Code:

Telephone (Day):

Telephone (Eve):

Email Address:

Mail to: CYSA, 1040 Serpentine Lane, Suite 201, Pleasanton, CA 94566 by October 1, 2011

CYSA Case Report

NOTES:

California Youth Soccer Association,Inc.

1040 Serpentine Lane, Suite 201 Pleasanton, CA 94566 Phone: 925.426.5437 Fax: 925.426.9473 www.cysanorth.org

THE GOVERNING BODY FOR YOUTH SOCCER FOR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA Member of the United States Youth Soccer Association and United States Soccer Federation

July 2011

Pete Zopfi Chairman California Youth Soccer Association

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