Membership Guide
Welcome to Cal North Soccer Welcome to the California’s Youth Soccer Association for Northern California. Cal North’s soccer family, with approximately 200,000 registered players and team officials, tens of thousands of volunteers, and hundreds of thousands of supporting and family members, look forward to yet another highly successful and productive year. Cal North will, as always, strive to advance its core value of serving all children by providing experiences that will enable each child to grow, learn, mature, and succeed as adults by becoming productive members of society. For Cal North, every child is an individual of importance to be nurtured, encouraged, and supported, and to that end Cal North offers something for every child. Cal North has programs for the recreational to the most advanced player and everything in between; programs for the disadvantaged, programs leading to state-wide competitions for all levels of play in the form of: Founders’ Cup, Association Cup, Presidents Cup, State Cup, the Cal North– Cal Soccer League, TOPSoccer, and the Olympic Development Program. In other words, Cal North is very proud to be, all inclusive– it has room for and welcomes all. Cal North is able to thrive and prosper because of the incredible people who volunteer their time, resources, and unbelievable skills to serving children. To the tens of thousands who make it all possible with your dedication and ability to give yourselves for the benefit of others, the Board of Directors, Districts, Leagues and our outstanding State Office, express our deep and continuing gratitude. Your positive contributions make a profound difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of kids, a positive contribution that will last far beyond this and many years to come.
Mission Statement The mission of the California Youth Soccer Association (Cal North) 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.
Vision Statement Inspired by the love of the game, our Cal North soccer community gives youth life experiences and character-building opportunities while keeping Kids First
CYSA Motto: Kids First CYSA, with its motto KIDS FIRST is dedicated to assisting parents in developing youth as individuals and not just as soccer players.
173,000 Players 300+
Leagues, Clubs, & Playing Leagues
12,400+ Teams
Cal North is‌ The California Youth Soccer Association (Cal North) is a 501 c(3) California non-profit corporation supported through player registration fees, league fees, sponsorships and donations. As the largest state youth soccer association in the US Youth Soccer Association, we represent over 300 affiliated leagues and clubs comprised of over 200,000 members. From the Oregon border to southern boundary of Monterey, Kings, Tulare, and Inyo counties our goal is to provide an opportunity for youth players of all levels of skill to participate in soccer programs.
STRUCTURE Cal North is composed of 9 Districts that have functioning clubs and leagues that are operating. Each district has a District Commissioner that acts as the district representative on the Cal North Board of Directors. The 9 Districts provide many opportunities for youth soccer players, parents, and officials to get involved in recreational and competitive play.
District 9 -Siskiyou County -Modoc County -Trinity County -Shasta County -Lassen County -Tehama County -Plumas County
District 5 -Del Norte County -Humboldt County -Mendocino County -Sonoma County -Lake County -Napa County -Marin County
District 4 -Contra Costa County
District 1 -San Francisco County
District 6 -Glenn County -Butte County -Sierra County -Colusa County -Sutter County -Yuba County -Nevada County -Yolo County -Placer County -Solano County -Sacramento County -El Dorado County
District 3 -Alameda County
District 2 -Santa Clara County -San Benito County -Monterey County
District 7 -Madera County -Fresno County -Tulare County -Inyo County -Kings County
District 8 -San Joaquin County -Amador County -Alpine County -Calaveras County -Stanislaus County -Tuolumne County -Merced County -Mariposa County -Mono County
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS Cal North offers a time-proven and comprehensive set of membership benefits designed for the 21st century youth sports community. From medical and liability insurance to superb electronic technology, to excellent educational opportunities and membership in worldwide organizations with expertly prepared publications and productions to progressive 21 st century governance and risk management, Cal North offers benefits unsurpassed in youth sports in Northern California
MEMBER SERVICES Full-Time Office Staff To Assist You Affiliation with United States Soccer Federation & US Youth Soccer Cal North’s Player and Registration System Cal North’s Newsletters and League Bulletins Cal North’s Financial Assistance Grants Annual General Meeting
PROTECTION Insurance– All registered team members, coaches, officials, managers, referees, volunteers of the teams, and leagues are covered, as part of their member benefits, during sponsored and supervised activities of Cal North, such as games, practices, and tournaments. In addition, excess accident insurance is provided for injuries sustained while traveling as a team directly to and from a Cal North sanctioned activity and traveling under the direct and immediate supervision of a team official. Online injury claim reports system General Liability Insurance Coverage Field Liability E-certificates
Cal North Risk Management Program Risk Management Information Risk Management Guidance
Protests, Appeals & Disciplinary Committee
EDUCATION PROGRAMS Cal North has opportunities for its members to continue to learn the game of soccer through a variety of facets including: coaches, referees, league administrators and parents. Allowing Cal North to provide continuing education allows for a great experience for all that are involved in the game of soccer.
Coaching Program: Cal North has a Coaching School Program that is available throughout the year for all affiliated leagues to conduct licensing courses. The sequential curriculum exposes coaches to modern youth training methods. The staff instructors, under the guidance of the State Directors of Coaching, are all United States Soccer Federation and Cal North licensed coaches.
Over 150 courses are offered throughout the year Cal North “F” USSF “E” National “D” National Youth Course
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 Cal North District or by the State Association sanctioned competitions. 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.
Board Members and League Education Assorted workshops, clinics, meetings designed to address the issues and challenges facing leagues and clubs today, as well as sharing “best practices” and cuttingedge resources and technology.
League Presidents Workshop
Tournament Directors Workshop
Recreation Soccer Symposium
Registrar Workshop
Monthly League Bulletin Enewsletter
Registrars Blog
Parent Education: Through our partnerships with Positive Coaching Alliance and US Youth Soccer, as well as internal resources, Cal North parents have access to brochures and online resources covering such topics as; laws of the game, sideline behavior, nutrition, and much more.
Soccer Cal Monthly Enewsletter—Our monthly newsletter keeps parents up to date on the latest news and information.
PLAYER OPPORTUNITIES State Cup Tournament: Cal North’s annual tournament where competitive teams from all over Northern California compete to move forward as the champions to represent Cal North in the US Youth Soccer Region IV Championships as part of the US Youth Soccer National Championships series.
Presidents Cup: A new and exciting level of competition being offered to ensure competitive events for all levels of play. This is a state-qualifier for the US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup series.
Association Cup: Geared towards Division 3 teams, this is an open competition where teams will compete to be the Cal North Association Cup Champion.
Founders’ Cup: Exclusively for our recreational level teams, Founders’ Cup gives teams the opportunity to play against a variety of teams from Cal North. Play culminates with the annual Cal North Founders’ Cup Championships where the state champions are crowned.
Olympic Development Program (ODP): Cal North’s elite player identification program for placement on US National Youth teams. Participants also compete in local, regional, and national competitions while being trained and coached by a well trained and educated coaching staff.
Cal North– Cal Soccer League: Open to all competitive level teams, offering a fall, spring and winter league option to accommodate the changing needs of the Northern California community. The winners and finalist will earn the right to represent Cal North in the Annual California Premier League South/ CCSL Premier League Champions and Finalist.
Recreational Leagues: Cal North has opportunities for recreational players to learn the fundamentals of soccer through dedicated coaches and volunteers.
TOPSoccer Program: A community-based training and program for young athletes with physical or mental disabilities.
Soccer Across Amercia: A program designed to introduce soccer to children living in economically disadvantaged areas, such as rural and inner city communities.
SPECIAL EVENTS Cal North Soccer Expo: Cal North holds a hugely successful Soccer Expo annually. Dozens of vendors, offering the latest in soccer apparel, equipment, fund-raising items, and general sportsrelated items will be in attendance. Coach of the Year and Hall of Fame dinner are also favorite items of the weekend.
Coach of the Year Awards: To show appreciation for coaches that have gone above and beyond and exemplified what it means to be a coach and a role model.
Hall of Fame Dinner: The purpose of the Cal North Hall of Fame dinner is to honor those individuals who have made outstanding contributions to youth soccer as a player, coach, referee, administrator or youth soccer-related activities.
Annual General Meeting: An important meeting where membership (league Presidents) have an opportunity to change the Cal North rules of play.
CODES OF CONDUCT PARENT’S CODE OF CONDUCT 1. Children have more need for example than criticism. 2. Make athletic participation a positive experience for your child and others. 3. Attempt to relieve competitive pressure, not increase it. A child is easily affected by outside influences. 4. The opponents are necessary friends; without them, your child could not participate. 5. Applaud good plays by your team and by members of the opposing team. Between the exuberance of the winner and the disappointment of the loser, we find a person called a referee. They all follow the same creed—to watch every move of every player and to call the game to the best of their ability. Do not openly question their judgment, and never the honesty of that judgment. Referees are the symbol of fair play, integrity and sportsmanship. Be kind to your child’s coach and officials. The coach is providing a valuable community service by volunteering personal time and money for your child’s recreation, often without reward other than personal satisfaction in having served the community. Parental attitudes at games towards their child, the opposing team, the officials and the coach, influence the child’s values and behavior in sports. Sometimes overly anxious or protective parents bent on immediate success rather than long-range benefits criticize officials and opponents and show disrespect. This inappropriate behavior devalues the sport and creates unnecessary stress for the player. It is not in keeping with the spirit of the game. PLAYERS CODE OF CONDUCT 1. Play the game for the games sake. 2. Be generous when you win. 3. Be gracious when you lose. 4. Be fair always no matter what the cost. 5. Obey the Laws of the Game. 6. Work for the good of your team. 7. Accept the decisions of the officials with good grace. 8. Believe in the honesty of your opponents. 9. Conduct yourself with honor and dignity. Honestly and wholeheartedly applaud the efforts of your teammates and your opponents COACHES CODE OF CONDUCT 1. Soccer is a game for happiness. 2. The Laws of the Game should be regarded as mutual agreements, the spirit of which should be respected and unbroken. 3. Visiting teams and spectators are honored guests. 4. No advantages except those of superior skill should be sought 5. Officials and opponents should be treated and regarded as honest in intention. 6. Official decisions should be accepted without anger no matter how unfair they may seem. Winning is desirable, but winning at any cost defeats the purpose of the game 7. Losing can be a triumph when the team has given its best. 8. The ideal is the greatest good to the greatest number. 9. In soccer, as in life, treat others as you would have them treat you.
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Phone: 925-426-KIDS (5437)
1040 Serpentine Lane, Suite 201 Fax: 925-426-9473 Pleasanton, CA 94566
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