Policies and Procedures

CYSA Hall of Fame Nominations are due into the CYSA State Office on Friday October 1st, 2010.  All Applications for consideration must be either mailed or faxed.

 Hall of Fame Nomination Form

1. PURPOSE

To honor those individuals who have made outstanding contributions to youth soccer as a player, coach, referee, administrator or other youth soccer-related activities by worthy participants.

2. COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION

1. The Chairman of CYSA shall appoint a Committee and name the Chairman of the Committee. The Committee term is two (2) years.

2. The Committee shall be composed of no less than three (3) and no more than seven (7) members, including the Chairman. The Committee members must have a thorough knowledge of CYSA history and the game at all levels.

3. SELECTION PROCESS FOR NOMINATIONS

1. Nominee's selection shall be initiated by individual leagues or a member of the CYSA Board of Directors.

2. Candidates may be nominated three (3) times. If not selected after three (3) nominations, they will not be given any further consideration unless recommended by the Hall of Fame Committee.

3. Anyone nominated before this organization may be re-nominated by the Hall of Fame Committee.

4. The nominee's resume shall be concise and reflect the chronology of major contributions and achievements.

5. All resumes shall be typed on the CYSA Hall of Fame form (see "Forms" section).

6. Completed nomination forms shall be sent to the CYSA office by October 1st. The nomination form shall be recorded at the office and copies shall be sent to the Hall of Fame Committee for review.

7. The Committee will only accept resumes received at the CYSA State Office.

8. The Committee shall make a decision on all nominees by November 1st.

9. The CYSA Board of Directors shall make the final decisions on the nominees recommended by the Committee.

10. Installation of newly elected Hall of Fame members shall take place at the CYSA Annual Soccer Expo, Hall of Fame Dinner Event.

4. CRITERIA FOR SELECTION

The CYSA Hall of Fame nominee should reflect all contributions with the emphasis on CYSA contribution.

 

1. CYSA Hall of Fame Nominee

   1. Eligibility: To become eligible for nomination to the CYSA Hall of Fame, a minimum of fifteen (15) years in service to youth soccer is required, of which ten (10) years must be under the auspices of CYSA. A nominee currently serving on the CYSA Board of Directors is not eligible.

   2. Selection: The Hall of Fame Committee may select a maximum of two (2) individuals each year to the Hall of Fame, or it may choose to select none, if it is felt that the nominees proposed do not meet the qualifications.

    

2. CYSA Hall of Fame Player Award

1. Eligibility: All players nominated shall have distinguished themselves with a high standard of play under the guidance and auspices of CYSA, US Youth Soccer or USSF. This includes competition at the State Association level as a member of a team representing CYSA, US Youth Soccer or USSF. Players shall be eligible for nomination five (5) years after completing their eligibility to play in youth soccer.

2. Selection: The Hall of Fame Committee may select a maximum of two (2) players each year to the Hall of Fame, or it may choose to select none, if it is felt that the nominees proposed do not meet the qualifications.

3. CYSA Meritorious Service Award

1. Eligibility: Nominations for this Award are for individuals involved in soccer in non-playing capacities at Team, League, State, Regional, National or International levels.

2. Selection: Nominations may be made at any time.

4. CYSA Special Commendation Award

1. Eligibility: Nominations for this Award are for individuals involved in soccer in non-playing capacities at Team, League, State, Regional, National or International levels.

2. Selection: Nominations may be made at any time.

5. AWARDS

   1. CYSA Hall of Fame Nominee: Each individual inducted into the Hall of Fame shall receive a suitable award and certificate.

   2. CYSA Hall of Fame Player: same as above.

   3. CYSA Meritorious Service: plaque and certificate.

   4. CYSA Special Commendation: patch, pin or certificate.