1:06:03 The governing board, herein after to be known as the Board of Directors, shall be composed of the President, First Vice President, Second Vice President/Insurance Coordinator, Secretary, Treasurer, Player Agent, Referee Coordinator, Coaching Coordinator, Registrar, Public Relations Coordinator, Team Parent Coordinator, Equipment Coordinator, Field Coordinator, Rules and Revisions Coordinator and other representatives and positions elected by the membership as set forth in the bylaws (but in no case will the Board of Directors exceed fifteen (15).

1:06:03 The governing board, herein after to be known as the Board of Directors, shall be composed of the President, First Vice President, Second Vice President/Insurance Coordinator, Secretary, Treasurer, Player Agent, Referee Coordinator, Coaching Coordinator, Registrar, Public Relations Coordinator, Team Parent Coordinator, Equipment Coordinator, Field Coordinator, Rules and Revisions Coordinator and other representatives and positions elected by the membership as set forth in the bylaws (but in no case will the Board of Directors exceed fifteen (15).




1:07:01 Membership in the League shall consist of registered players, registered and approved coaches and assistant coaches, licensed referees, board members, parents or guardians of duly registered players and affiliated clubs recognized and approved by the Board.

1:07:01 Membership in the League shall consist of registered players, registered and approved coaches and assistant coaches, licensed referees, board members, parents or guardians of duly registered players and affiliated clubs recognized and approved by the Board.




2:01 BOARD OF DIRECTORS This League shall have a Board of Directors elected through an open and democratic process.

2:01 BOARD OF DIRECTORS This League shall have a Board of Directors elected through an open and democratic process.




2:01:01 Members of this League shall nominate and elect (by secret ballot) at the Annual General Meeting, in odd numbered years the President, Second Vice President/Insurance Coordinator, Secretary, Player Agent, Registrar, Public Relations Coordinator and Rules & Revisions Coordinator who shall serve for a period of two (2) years. In even numbered years, the First Vice President, Treasurer, Referee Coordinator, Coaching Coordinator, Team Parent Coordinator, Equipment Coordinator, Field Coordinator shall be nominated and elected and serve for a period of two (2) years.

2:01:01 Members of this League shall nominate and elect (by secret ballot) at the Annual General Meeting, in odd numbered years the President, Second Vice President/Insurance Coordinator, Secretary, Player Agent, Registrar, and Public Relations Coordinator and Rules & Revisions Coordinator who shall serve for a period of two (2) years. In even numbered years, the First Vice President, Treasurer, Referee Coordinator, Coaching Coordinator, Team Parent Coordinator, Equipment Coordinator, Field Coordinator shall be nominated and elected and serve for a period of two (2) years.


2:01:03 The Officers of the Board of Directors shall be President, First Vice President, Second Vice President/Insurance Coordinator, Secretary, Treasurer, Referee Coordinator, Coaching Coordinator, Registrar, Player Agent, Team Parent Coordinator, Equipment Coordinator, Field Coordinator, Public Relations Coordinator, and Rules & Revisions Coordinator.

2:01:03 The Officers of the Board of Directors shall be President, First Vice President, Second Vice President/Insurance Coordinator, Secretary, Treasurer, Referee Coordinator, Coaching Coordinator, Registrar, Player Agent, Team Parent Coordinator, Equipment Coordinator, Field Coordinator, and Public Relations Coordinator, and Rules & Revisions Coordinator.


2:01:03
N. Rules & Revisions Coordinator: Shall: 1) initiate and respond to concerns regarding any potential League rule Changes or clarifications, 2) request League and membership input and keep a running log of concerns in order to propose changes to the Board, 3) process revisions for the League AGM, 4) keep the Constitution, By-Laws, Rules & Regulations and Policies disc in safe keeping and provide a backup copy to the Board, 5) chair committee meetings to discuss and prepare revisions and 6) may also be called to attend various committee meetings where present or future rules are in question.

In addition, may serve as Parliamentarian to the Board in order to research and provide support, such as Rules of Order and to seek opinions from the State, as needed.

2:01:03
N. Rules & Revisions Coordinator: Shall: 1) initiate and respond to concerns regarding any potential League rule Changes or clarifications, 2) request League and membership input and keep a running log of concerns in order to propose changes to the Board, 3) process revisions for the League AGM, 4) keep the Constitution, By-Laws, Rules & Regulations and Policies disc in safe keeping and provide a backup copy to the Board, 5) chair committee meetings to discuss and prepare revisions and 6) may also be called to attend various committee meetings where present or future rules are in question.

In addition, may serve as Parliamentarian to the Board in order to research and provide support, such as Rules of Order and to seek opinions from the State, as needed.


2:01:03 The Officers of the Board of Directors shall be President, First Vice President, Second Vice President/Insurance Coordinator, Secretary, Treasurer, Referee Coordinator, Coaching Coordinator, Registrar, Player Agent, Team Parent Coordinator, Equipment Coordinator, Field Coordinator, Public Relations Coordinator, and Rules & Revisions Coordinator.

G. Referee Coordinator: 1) coordinate recruitment of new referees 2) organize Entry Level referee courses and (for returning referees) Annual In-service classes during preseason. 3) During the playing season(s), will schedule or coordinate referee coverage, 4) mentor and critique referees, 5) coordinate assessment of referees 6) handle complaints, 7) collect game cards and process for payment 8) assist 1st Vice President in keeping standings 9) report any significant inappropriate or unsporting behavior to the PAD Committee or, if needed to the District League PAD.

2:01:03 The Officers of the Board of Directors shall be President, First Vice President, Second Vice President/Insurance Coordinator, Secretary, Treasurer, Referee Coordinator, Coaching Coordinator, Registrar, Player Agent, Team Parent Coordinator, Equipment Coordinator, Field Coordinator, Public Relations Coordinator, and Rules & Revisions Coordinator.

G. Referee Coordinator: 1) coordinate recruitment of new referees 2) organize Entry Level referee courses and (for returning referees) Annual In-service classes during preseason. 3) During the playing season(s), will schedule or coordinate referee coverage, 4) mentor and critique referees, 5) coordinate assessment of referees 6) handle complaints, 7) collect game cards and process for payment 8) assist 1st Vice PresidentPublic Relations Coordinator in keeping standings 9) report any significant inappropriate or unsporting behavior to the PAD Committee or, if needed to the District League PAD.




2:01:04 The Board of Directors shall be responsible for and have sole authority for the following:

Being familiar with, interpreting and enforcing the Constitution, By-Laws, Rules & Regulations and Policies of this League, and all applicable rules and regulations of the Associations with which this League is affiliated.

2:01:04 The Board of Directors shall be responsible for and have sole authority for the following:

Being familiar with, interpreting and enforcing the Constitution, By-Laws, Rules & Regulations and Policies of this League, and all applicable rules and regulations of the Associations with which this League is affiliated. Participate in Rule Review and Revision as needed on annual basis. Put forward proposed revisions to the board president prior to November 30th.


2:01:03 Any person applying for membership in this League shall submit yearly,

2:01:03 Any person applying for membership in this League shall submit yearly, a:




3:02:01 Length of regular League games shall be as follows:

U-6:    4-10 minute quarters
U-8:    4-10 minute quarters
U-10:  2-25 minute halves
U-12:  2-30 minute halves
U-14:  2-35 minute halves
U-19:  2-45 minute halves

3:02:01 Length of regular League games shall be as follows:

U-6:    4-10 minute quarters
U-8:    4-10 minute quarters
U-10:  2-25 minute halves
U-12:  2-30 minute halves
U-14:  2-35 minute halves
U-16:  2-40 minute halves
U-19:  2-45 minute halves

During regular League play, no overtime is allowed as ties will stand.




3:03:01 The Board of Directors urges both the HEAD and ASSISTANT COACHES for every team to be certified through available coaching courses.

3:03:01 The Board of Directors urges both the HEAD and ASSISTANT COACHES for every team to be certified through available coaching courses. All coaches and assistant coaches must be licensed per the District IX policy and guidelines.




3:03:13 The penalty for the above (A-F) shall be a "send-off" (formerly known as ejection) from the game and disciplinary action will be taken by the League Board. (CYSA 3:08:03) If a coach has reason to believe that members of his/her team are likely to be physically injures, morally degraded, or that the LYS Rules and Regulations will be contravened, based on the past behavior of an opposing team or coach, that coach must bring the information to the attention of a LYS board member. The board shall promptly call an executive meeting to investigate the situation and decide how to approach/handle it. If the board cannot make a timely decision before the next game of the opposing teams in question, that game will be canceled or postpones until the board is able to come to a solution to the conflict. The cancellation or postponement is sanctioned by the board and will not affect the standings of the teams.

3:03:13 The penalty for the above (A-F) shall be a "send-off" (formerly known as ejection) from the game and disciplinary action will be taken by the League Board. (CYSA 3:08:03) If a coach has reason to believe that members of his/her team are likely to be physically injures, morally degraded, or that the LYS Rules and Regulations will be contravened, based on the past behavior of an opposing team or coach, that coach must bring the information to the attention of a LYS board member. The board shall promptly call an executive meeting to investigate the situation and decide how to approach/handle it. If the board cannot make a timely decision before the next game of the opposing teams in question, that game will be canceled or postpones until the board is able to come to a solution to the conflict. The cancellation or postponement is sanctioned by the board and will not affect the standings of the teams.




3:03:13 The penalty for the above (A-F) shall be a "send-off" (formerly known as ejection) from the game and disciplinary action will be taken by the League Board. (CYSA 3:08:03) If a coach has reason to believe that members of his/her team are likely to be physically injures, morally degraded, or that the LYS Rules and Regulations will be contravened, based on the past behavior of an opposing team or coach, that coach must bring the information to the attention of a LYS board member. The board shall promptly call an executive meeting to investigate the situation and decide how to approach/handle it. If the board cannot make a timely decision before the next game of the opposing teams in question, that game will be canceled or postpones until the board is able to come to a solution to the conflict. The cancellation or postponement is sanctioned by the board and will not affect the standings of the teams.

3:03:13 The penalty for the above (A-F) shall be a "send-off" (formerly known as ejection) from the game and disciplinary action will be taken by the League Board. (CYSA 3:08:03) If a coach has reason to believe that members of his/her team are likely to be physically injures, morally degraded, or that the LYS Rules and Regulations will be contravened, based on the past behavior of an opposing team or coach, that coach must bring the information his/her concerns to the attention of a LYS board member. The board shall promptly call an executive meeting to investigate the situation and decide how to approach/handle it. If the board cannot make a timely decision before the next game of the opposing teams in question, that game will be canceled or postpones until the board is able to come to a solution to the conflict. The cancellation or postponement is sanctioned by the board and will not affect the standings of the teams.




3:04:06 A player must not use equipment or wear anything which is dangerous to himself/herself or another player, including any kind of jewelry (FIFA /USSF Law 4 "The Players' Equipment").

Suggestion: In light of the above (3:04:06), it is highly recommended that players do not pierce any body part during or directly before the beginning of the season.

3:04:06 A player must not use equipment or wear anything which is dangerous to himself/herself or another player, including any kind of jewelry (FIFA /USSF Law 4 "The Players' Equipment").

Suggestion: In light of the above (3:04:06), it is highly recommended that players do not pierce any body part during or directly before the beginning of the season.




3:05 REGISTRATION REGULATIONS

C. Registration deadline will be July 1. Any players not making the deadline will be placed on a callback/waiting list.

C. Registration deadline will be July 1. The League Registrar will set, with Board approval, registration deadlines dates. Any players not making the deadline will be placed on a callback/waiting list.




3:05:01 Lassen Youth Soccer will follow the registration regulations as presented in the CYSA Operation Procedures, except where noted below:

C. Registration deadline will be July 1. Any players not making the deadline will be placed on a callback/waiting list.

C. Registration deadline will be determined by the registrar, with committee approval. Any players not making the deadline will be placed on a callback/waiting list.




3:05:01 Lassen Youth Soccer will follow the registration regulations as presented in the CYSA Operation Procedures, except where noted below:

C. Registration deadline will be July 1. Any players not making the deadline will be placed on a callback/waiting list.

3:05:01 Lassen Youth Soccer will follow the registration regulations as presented in the CYSA Operation Procedures, except where noted below:

C. Registration deadline will be July 1. Any players not making the deadline will be placed on a callback/waiting list.




3:05:01 Lassen Youth Soccer will follow the registration regulations as presented in the CYSA Operation Procedures, except where noted below:

D. All players on callback/waiting list shall be given the opportunity to sign-up and be placed on a team depending on availability of space. Date and time shall be determined by registrar and player agent and will be held after August 1 and before teams and equipment are given to coaches.

D. All players on callback/waiting list shall be given the opportunity to sign-up and be placed on a team depending on availability of space. Date and time with Board approval shall be determined by registrar and player agent and will be held after August 1 and before teams and equipment are given to coaches.




3:05:01 Lassen Youth Soccer will follow the registration regulations as presented in the CYSA Operation Procedures, except where noted below:

D. All players on callback/waiting list shall be given the opportunity to sign-up and be placed on a team depending on availability of space. Date and time shall be determined by registrar and player agent and will be held after August 1 and before teams and equipment are given to coaches.

3:05:01 Lassen Youth Soccer will follow the registration regulations as presented in the CYSA Operation Procedures, except where noted below:

E. All players on callback/waiting list shall be given the opportunity to sign-up and be placed on a team depending on availability of space. Date and time shall be determined by registrar and player agent. and will be held after August 1 and before teams and equipment are given to coaches. The player on the callback/ waiting list will be given 48 hours to respond and then the next player on the list will be contacted.


3:05:01 Lassen Youth Soccer will follow the registration regulations as presented in the CYSA Operation Procedures, except where noted below:

H. Registration fees are considered for adjustment each season. Those registering late will be assessed a late fee.

3:05:01 Lassen Youth Soccer will follow the registration regulations as presented in the CYSA Operation Procedures, except where noted below:

H. Registration fees are considered for adjustment each season. Those registering late will be assessed a late fee. Committee members will be given a $20.00 credit towards registration in lieu of raffle tickets. Committee members will not participate in the raffle.


3:05:01 Lassen Youth Soccer will follow the registration regulations as presented in the CYSA Operation Procedures, except where noted below:

J. Player Scholarships are available based on demonstrated financial hardship. Application forms should be completed at time of registration. Consideration will be made confidentially and quickly by the ad hoc scholarship committee. Applicants will be notified of the committee's decision ASAP.

J. Player Scholarships are available based on demonstrated financial hardship. Application forms should be completed at time of registration. Consideration will be made confidentially and quickly by the ad hoc scholarship committee. Applicants will be notified of the committee's decision ASAP.

At the time of the scholarship is granted, LYS requests that a volunteer service be performed by a parent during the season. Volunteer opportunities will be available at the time of registration. If a scholarship recipient chooses not to pay the requested $20.00 fee, the recipient will not receive raffle tickets. Families are limited to one prize in the raffle drawing. The drawing will proceed in the manner of grand prize first, followed by prizes in declining order of value.
3:06:01 The Team Formation Committee will consist of the following members: First Vice-President (as committee chair); Coaching Coordinator; Registrar; Player Agent; and up to three (3) additional Board members or neutral people selected by the committee. Any Committee members who are also coaching in a given age group are limited to participating as a coach.

3:06:01 The Team Formation Committee will consist of the following members: First Vice-President (as committee chair); Coaching Coordinator; Registrar; Player Agent; and up to three (3) additional Board members or neutral people selected by the committee. Any Committee members who are also coaching in a given age group are limited to participating as a coach. The committee shall utilize skill ratings as well as other sources of information about individual U10 & U12 players to aid in forming equally skilled teams.


TEAM FORMATION 3:06:01 The Team Formation Committee will consist of the following members: First Vice-President (as committee chair); Coaching Coordinator; Registrar; Player Agent; and up to three (3) additional Board members or neutral people selected by the committee. Any Committee members who are also coaching in a given age group are limited to participating as a coach.

3:06:02 U-12 and above Boys & Girls will return to their last year's team if possible. Team selection will be held after registration and all players will be evaluated in order to balance teams whether or not division 3 teams are being planned in addition to division 4 teams.

3:06:03 It is the League's intent to have all U-12 and up coaches present at all age-appropriate assessments and team formation drafts.

3:06:04 Any player who moves up one or more age divisions must have the support of the player, parent/guardian and the Team Formation Committee prior to adding said player(s) to the roster.

The Team Selection Committee shall have the responsibility for making the decision on advancement and notifying players and interested coaches of their decision as soon as possible. Requests made after registration shall be submitted to the Player Agent and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

3:01:01 Cancellations need to be made 48 hours in advance through the player agent who will arrange make-ups including contacting the referee assignor. Inadequate notification will be recorded as a forfeit. Teams canceling games may be subject to forfeit if game cannot be rescheduled. No make-ups for U-6, U-8 and U-10 will be made.

3:01:03 Players in U-6, U-8 and U-10 may not play goalkeeper more than half the game.

3:01:08 In the U-6 through U-12 age divisions, if, in the referee's opinion, the game must be stopped and a coach is invited on or permitted on to the field to attend to an injured player, that injured player must leave the field of play regardless of the severity of his/her injury. The player may be substituted and may return to the game at the next opportunity for substitution.

3:02:01 Length of regular League games shall be as follows:

U-6: 4-10 minute quarters
U-8: 4-10 minute quarters
U-10: 2-25 minute halves
U-12: 2-30 minute halves
U-14: 2-35 minute halves
U-19: 2-45 minute halves

3:02:02 Ball sizes by age group:

U-6 & U-8               Size #3 ball
U-10 & U-12            Size #4 ball
U-14, U-16 & U-19   Size #5 ball

3:05:01 Lassen Youth Soccer will follow the registration regulations as presented in the CYSA Operation Procedures, except where noted below:

A. Team rosters will not exceed the following numbers:

            On the Fied               Maximum Roster
U-6              5                               8
U-8              7                               10
U-10            9                                13
U-12            11                              18
U-14            11                              18
U-16            11                              18
U-19            11                              18

Note: U-14, U-16 and U-19 traveling team coaches may set their rosters from 15-18, as they feel necessary.

Returning coaches / assistant coaches for age divisions U-12 and up shall be given the opportunity and encouraged to call players from their previous year's team to encourage players to sign up on time.

TEAM FORMATION 3:06:01 The Team Formation Committee will consist of the following members: First Vice-President (as committee chair); Coaching Coordinator; Registrar; Player Agent; and up to three (3) additional Board members or neutral people selected by the committee. Any Committee members who are also coaching in a given age group are limited to participating as a coach.

3:06:02 Lassen Youth Soccer recognizes the importance of players learning basic skills early. Towards that goal U6 players, while registered and rostered onto teams, will receive individual and group instruction, coaching, and playing time in a weekly league-wide group setting. U6 players will receive weekly opportunities throughout the Fall season to learn and practice basic soccer skills. These opportunities will occur in a small group setting led by experienced coaches and/or specifically trained adults in the skill being taught. The players will have frequent opportunities to play and practice the skills presented.

3:06:023 U-12 and above Boys & Girls will return to their last year's team if possible. Team selection will be held after registration and all players will be evaluated in order to balance teams whether or not division 3 teams are being planned in addition to division 4 teams.

3:06:034 It is the League's intent to have all U-12 and up coaches present at all age-appropriate assessments and team formation drafts.

3:06:045 Any player who moves up one or more age divisions must have the support of the player, parent/guardian and the Team Formation Committee prior to adding said player(s) to the roster.

The Team Selection Committee shall have the responsibility for making the decision on advancement and notifying players and interested coaches of their decision as soon as possible. Requests made after registration shall be submitted to the Player Agent and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

3:01:01 Cancellations need to be made 48 hours in advance through the player agent who will arrange make-ups including contacting the referee assignor. Inadequate notification will be recorded as a forfeit. Teams canceling games may be subject to forfeit if game cannot be rescheduled. No make-ups for U-6, U-8 and U-10 will be made.

3:01:03 Players in U-6, U-8 and U-10 may not play goalkeeper more than half the game.

3:01:08 In the U-6 through U-12 age divisions, if, in the referee's opinion, the game must be stopped and a coach is invited on or permitted on to the field to attend to an injured player, that injured player must leave the field of play regardless of the severity of his/her injury. The player may be substituted and may return to the game at the next opportunity for substitution.

3:02:01 Length of regular League games shall be as follows:

U-6:   4-10 minute quarters
U-8:   4-10 minute quarters
U-10: 2-25 minute halves
U-12: 2-30 minute halves
U-14: 2-35 minute halves
U-19: 2-45 minute halves

3:02:02 Ball sizes by age group:

U-6 & U-8               Size #3 ball
U-10 & U-12            Size #4 ball
U-14, U-16 & U-19    Size #5 ball

3:05:01 Lassen Youth Soccer will follow the registration regulations as presented in the CYSA Operation Procedures, except where noted below:

A. Team rosters will not exceed the following numbers:

            On the Fied               Maximum Roster
U-6              5                               8
U-8              7                               10
U-10            9                                13
U-12            11                              18
U-14            11                              18
U-16            11                              18
U-19            11                              18

Note: U-14, U-16 and U-19 traveling team coaches may set their rosters from 15-18, as they feel necessary.

Returning coaches / assistant coaches for age divisions U-12 and up shall be given the opportunity and encouraged to call players from their previous yearÕs team to encourage players to sign up on time.


None:

3:07:05 When a parent requests that a player (or players) team be changed for any reason this request must be approved by the committee and all other parties necessary for completion of the form. There will be a fee of $20.00 per player that will accompany the transfer paperwork. Parents will be responsible for getting all necessary signatures.