I was wondering if the District or CYSA has any rules regarding how many games teams can play per day in a tournament?- The rule as per the CYSA tournament manual is that in a CYSA tournament a team may not play more than the equivalent of two regulation length games for their age group in a day. For example - if you have an U-14 team, a regulation length game is two 35 minute halves for a total of 70 minutes per game. That would mean that in tournament play, the U-14 team could play no more than a total of 140 minutes. They could play two 70 minute matches, three 46 minute matches, four 35 minute matches, etc. So, if a tournament is having a team play more than two matches in one day, they better be very abbreviated games!
You can find that on page 10 of the current tournament manual, section 6:09 Format of Tournaments.
What is our district policy on having instructors collect fees at the beginning of coaching clinics?
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It has always been policy to have the instructors collect at the time of the course. The problem has come from leagues not paying on a timely manner. This has got Karl to begin to push the instructors to collect whenever possible at the time of the course. The League coordinator should have a league check ready to pay on the last day of the course. This would make everything final and easy that way.
If for some reason you can not get a check to the instructor during the course...CYSA will bill you. If they bill you please pay ASAP.
If you send in a check without an invoice...make sure you put the course date and course number... You would send it to CYSA office...Attn: Suzan. If you have any questions she can be reached at suzancysa@aol.com
What type of action may be taken against a coach by a referee and what procedure should be use for any action taken?
- First, a red or yellow card is ONLY for players, this can include substitutes on the bench. A coach is never "shown" a card, however, he may be "cautioned" and "dismissed" from the game. He may be cautioned and dismissed for his own actions or for the actions of his parents/fans.
As an example: a coach is unhappy with the referee and loudly yells at him that he is an f*****g idiot. As the referee I walk toward him and tell him that he has been dismissed from the game and must leave the area immediately. He must then leave and may not return for the remainder of the game, nor may he join his team anywhere near the field after the game. This action is equivalent to a red card or send-off.
He is not to return so as to keep him away from the referee crew and to prevent further problems.
Another example: a parent loudly and continuously berates the assistant referee. During a stoppage of play the center referee approaches the coach and tells him that he has been "booked" or "cautioned" for this parent's unacceptable behavior and that he must get the parent under control or he, the coach, will be dismissed. This action is equivalent to a yellow card. If for any other reason during this same match, the referee should have occasion to "book" or "caution" the coach again, it is the equivalent of a second yellow card which is treated in the same
way as a player who receives a second yellow card, in that the coach is now dismissed.
If, in the case of the second example the same parent would not get it together or another parent decides to jump in, if the coach has to be "booked" or "cautioned" again he must leave when the referee tells him he must. Additionally, if the coach has been "booked" or "cautioned" and then either he or one of his fans yells "ref, you're an f*****g idiot", then he will be dismissed immediately. It is not like a second yellow card it is a straight dismissal, like in the first example.
Cards are not shown to coaches or parents. However, I have been in the situation where I have told a coach that he was dismissed and he has told me "I will not leave unless you show me a red card" at this time I show him the card in order to expedite the situation. It is easier than continuing a verbal confrontation just to show the darn card and hopefully get him out of there.
When traveling out of State how many guest players are allowed?
- PIM 99-2 establishes the guideline for teams traveling to tournaments outside of CYSA-N. There are 2 main components:
- Teams are bound to the number of guest players determined from the official rules of the tournament up to a maximum of 6. In the past, teams were limited to the number on their goldenrod + guest players not to exceed 18. Now, teams are limited to the number of players on the goldenrod attending the tournament + guest players up to 6 not to exceed 18. Only list those players attending the tournament on the blue form.
- For every guest player, a separate CYSA Guest Player form (the ones used for CYSA-N) must be properly completed with all approvals and must accompany the USYS Application to Travel form and the blue CYSA Official Travel Roster (travel papers). If a guest player is roistered to a team from another district, the District Commissioner where the team is registered must also approve the Guest Player form.
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Are Children trying out for CYSA soccer covered by CYSA insurance?
Children trying out for CYSA soccer would be covered under our insurance, whether they are currently registered or not, for the reason that our insurance covers the "operation" of CYSA and its leagues, not just each individual registrant. This holds true because of our "continuous" coverage from one year to the next. The only exception to this would be if an entire league has not been a member of CYSA and is just joining as of Sept 1. Coverage would not apply any earlier than that for them.
Is there a way in District VI to comment on the performance of a referee?
- We have developed a form to be used at any District VI game. Unfortunately,
people are not using them. Below is a copy of the form. We encourage you to
send/fax the completed form back to our District VI Referee Administrator,
District VI Referee
Administrator, Larry Svetich. His fax number is 916-446-3292 and his email
is Lsvet@aol.com
When these completed forms are received our Referee Administrator is able to use them in reviewing who should referee which game.
We want to invite a local high school coach to our "E" coaching clinic and suggest that a "non recreation soccer" coach does not need to comply with the requirements of prerequisites for attending the "F" clinic first.
- I just had another thought! Since the league is scheduling and paying for the class, it should be up to the league to determine if an "outsider" is qualified in experience to take any given course and be able to approve the attendance. This proposal is based on the "outsider" not coaching CYSA soccer but rather for some other purpose.
If you have any history on this type of situation, please let me know.
We welcome all coaches weather CYSA, AYSO, High School or otherwise.
However, the league through the district is contracting to CYSA to provide the course. They will be done by the district rules and the CYSA rules, not the league. If the league wants to do their own course...by all means have a course, call it anything you want...teach whatever you want...have a good ole time...but, we...CYSA...District VI, won't recognize it....
All coaches no matter their level of play or prior coaching experience can learn from an "F." Any one who feels different. 1) Hasn't taken the course. 2) Doesn't belong coaching youth...high school or other wise.... Oh and I am a high school coach too!
Our CYSA insurance policy covers individuals (league officers,
coaches, players etc.) that are engaged in an official CYSA event (game, practice, scrimmage).
However, what about property owned by a club (such as goals) that injure someone during a non-CYSA event such as during the school day or during a rugby game? As the owner of the property (whether it is secured or unsecured) the Club, League, District and CYSA have potential liability which will pull us into litigation. From what I have read about our policy It is not clear that this type of event would be covered under our insurance policy.
Yes, in the situation described, there would be liability coverage for CYSA, the Club , League and District. CYSA's liability policy is deliberately written on a very broad basis. It covers the operations of CYSA, et al. If part of CYSA's operation is the ownership of soccer goals , than the liability from that ownership would be covered (subject to the standard exclusions in the policy).
In looking through the District VI Playing League Rules and other District VI materials I don't see any policy on referees at "scrimmages" between District 6 teams. Am I missing something?
We do not recommend having any match that "cards are not allowed". This can create huge problems. The District would also not assign referees to games that where this was the deal. There is no such thing as a friendly and if players know that there will be no consequences for their actions, there will be problems.
Is it permissible by CYSA and District rules to have sponsors names on uniforms, bags or flags?? I couldn't find anything in the Team Manual.
- PIM 98-1 UNIFORM/EQUIPMENT POLICY FOR STATE EVENTS, Says, "The equipment of teams and players, including team banners, flags, uniforms, warm-ups, and team and player equipment bags, in all State Cup, Association Cup, and State Playing League games shall only have those markings that are consistent with the purpose of this Association. Logo's, 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." Page 46 of the 2000-2001 Team Manual.
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Does CYSA have a policy for exempting fees for field use by programs such as Special Olympics, Challenge Soccer, and TOPSoccer?
This policy would be for CYSA to exempt fees that would normally be paid by teams/players that are participating in a bona-fide "Special Persons" programs such as, Special Olympics, Challenge Soccer, and TOPSoccer. The policy would not exclude other worthwhile local programs that are similar to the Special Olympics, TOPSoccer or Challenge Soccer. The "local" program would have to be endorsed by the CYSA district commissioner from the district that the program is playing out of. A "local" program would also have to be endorsed by the CYSA Chairman and the CFO before any funds were exempt or paid out.
The policy would primarily impact the fields at Morgan Hill, California and the fields at Cherry Island in Sacramento, California. Both of these sites are operated by CYSA.
Any donations by CYSA would not negatively impact the specific financial income and expenses of the site that is being used. Any donation from CYSA would be credited to the "accounts" that account for the income and expenses for the Morgan Hill Complex and the Cherry Island Complex. The sites would be credited the amount of income that they would regularly receive if a similar event was taking place at the site and the fees were not waived. This would/could include field rental, building rental, parking fees, trash and garbage removal, clean-up and any other fees necessary to play youth soccer games at the specific site.
If the CYSA site is operating food concessions at the site any income and expenses related to that operation shall be retained/paid by the organization that is operating the concessions. CYSA shall not be involved in any food concession income or expenses during any event held at a CYSA site under this policy.
Any requests for implementation of this policy must come from either the District VI Commissioner or the District II Commissioner. NO EXCEPTIONS! The application shall be sent to the CYSA office. The CYSA Chairman and CFO shall respond to the request to waive funds no later than fifteen (15) days after receiving the application. To waive fees up to $1,000.00 requires the signatures of the Chairman and the CFO to approve. To waive fees in excess of $1,000.00 for a single event requires the approval of the Chairman, the CFO and the Executive Committee. This shall be done within fifteen (15) days of CYSA receiving the application. To waive fees in excess of $2,000.00 shall require approval of the CYSA Board of Directors and the Board shall approve, modify or disapprove the request within thirty (30) days from the time the application is received.
"CYSA Field Fee Waiver Form 1.1.1999" shall be created for the specific purpose of having a written form for the district commissioner to submit to CYSA.
There may be other districts that have the opportunity to "host' events for kids with "Special Needs". These districts may also apply for funds to cover the expense of field use for these events in their respective districts. The districts will follow the same process as outlined in this policy and must submit their application on the "CYSA Field Fee Waiver Form 1.1.1999" and the application must be submitted and signed by the district commissioner whose district the event is taking place in or the organization operating the event is based in.
CYSA shall budget $10,000 each fiscal year to support this program. If additional funds are needed it shall be at the discretion of the CYSA Board of Directors to increase the funds in any specific fiscal year. Any unused funds for this program shall roll over at the conclusion of a fiscal year and shall be made available for the following fiscal years. The fund balance shall not exceed a total of $10,000 in any single year.
What are the tryout dates for Class I teams in District VI?
- Approximately five years ago, the District VI Playing League instituted tryout windows for clubs competing in the District VI Playing League. The reason behind this decision was to allow all clubs the opportunity to have their home players attend their home league tryouts prior making a decision regarding spots offered on other club teams. There had been incidents of clubs holding tryouts several months prior to other clubs, picking a team and offering spots, forcing players to make a decision without being able to attend their own tryouts.
Windows for the various age groups have evolved over several years and have been the same for the last few years. However, window dates are revisited every year and voted on by the Playing League board. They have been as follows for several years:
U10 - U14 Boys and Girls: March 1 - March 31
U15 - U19 Boys and Girls: April 15 - May 15
While some clubs may still hold their tryouts in the early part of the window and make roster offerings, the window time is small enough to allow the players to attend their own and other tryouts before making this decision.
While this is not a written policy within the Playing League Policy Manual, it has become the unwritten policy by default.
We hope these have helped answer some of your questions.
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