Below are the 2010 Rule Change Proposals that will be voted on by the membership on Sunday April 18th, 2010 at the Pleasanton Hilton, 7050 Johnson Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588.
3:02:01 All players, team officials, and administrators shall annually register with CYSA and timely pay all dues and fees. All players are required to submit a properly completed CYSA Membership form. Players registering for outdoor and indoor soccer are required to submit separate CYSA Membership forms for outdoor and indoor soccer respectively.
A.Prior to acceptance of player registration into the Association, the following is required: The only form that will be accepted will be the CYSA Membership Form #1601. The parent/legal guardian shall sign the Release of Liability and the Medical Consent on the player registration, form #1601. Team Official must carry the CYSA Membership Form #1601 of each player on the team roster with the ORIGINAL PARENT SIGNATURE at all team functions (practices, games, tournaments).
PROPOSED WORDING
3:02:01 All players, team officials, and administrators shall annually register with CYSA and timely pay all dues and fees. All players are required to submit a properly completed CYSA Membership form. Players registering for outdoor and indoor soccer are required to submit separate CYSA Membership forms for outdoor and indoor soccer respectively.
A.Prior to acceptance of player registration into the Association, the following is required: The only form that will be accepted will be the CYSA Membership Form #1601. The parent/legal guardian shall sign the Release of Liability and the Medical Consent on the player registration, form #1601. Team Official must carry the CYSA Membership Form #1601 of each player on the team roster with the ORIGINAL PARENT SIGNATURE at all team functions (practices, games, tournaments).
Board of Directors Recommendations:Approve (13)Not Approve (0)Abstentions (1)
Proposed Rule Change #2- Passed
Submitted by: Pete Zopfi, First Vice Chairman
ORIGINAL WORDING
3:02:03 All teams are required to submit a CYSA team registration form. The submittal of the team registration form, with proper approvals, binds the player to that team for the seasonal year unless a player is granted a transfer.
A.Maximum roster - no team shall be allowed more than eighteen (18) registered players at any given time.
B.Minimum roster - no team shall be allowed to have less than seven (7) players registered with a State Association.
C.Improper registration - any team playing a player who is over-age shall forfeit the game(s) in which that player takes part.
D.League variations - the state association may permit variances in Sections 3:02:03 through 3:02:03B in the best interest of the development of the sport within that state. Such variances shall not apply to the state level of National Cup competitions.
PROPOSED WORDING
3:02:03All teams are required to submit a CYSA team registration form. The submittal of the team registration form, with proper approvals, binds the player to that team for the seasonal year unless a player is granted a transfer.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.
A.Maximum roster - no team shall be allowed more than eighteen (18) registered players at any given time.
B.Minimum roster - no team shall be allowed to have less than seven (7) players registered with a State Association.
C.Improper registration - any team playing a player who is over-age shall forfeit the game(s) in which that player takes part.
D.League variations - the state association may permit variances in Sections 3:02:03 through 3:02:03B in the best interest of the development of the sport within that state. Such variances shall not apply to the state level of National Cup competitions.
Board of Directors Recommendations:Approve (13)Not Approve (0)Abstentions (1)
Proposed Rule Change #3- Passed
Submitted by: Pete Zopfi, First Vice Chairman
ORIGINAL WORDING
3:02:04 Any teams which have the same name (e.g., club's name) must be identified by a numerical prefix or a different name. The same team name shall not be used for more than one team in the same age division.
PROPOSED WORDING
3:02:04Any teams which have the same name (e.g., club's name) must be identified by a numerical prefix or a different name. The same team name shall not be used for more than one team in the same age division
Board of Directors Recommendations:Approve (13)Not Approve (0)Abstentions (1)
Proposed Rule Change #4- Passed
Submitted by: Pete Zopfi, First Vice Chairman
ORIGINAL WORDING
3:02:05 Each member league shall be responsible for ensuring proper registration of the players 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.
PROPOSED WORDING
Each member league shall be responsible for ensuring proper registration of players, team officials (ie: 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.
REASON FOR CHANGE
Addition of requirement for team officials to be properly registered.
Board of Directors Recommendations:Approve (14)Not Approve (0)Abstentions (0)
Proposed Rule Change #5- Passed
Submitted by: Pete Zopfi, First Vice Chairman
ORIGINAL WORDING
3:03:02 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
3:03:03 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 77-12for additional information.
A player's age, for registration purposes, shall be his/her age on the July 31st immediately preceding the start of the seasonal year.
Please refer to PIM 81-8for additional information.
PROPOSED WORDING
3:03:02 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.
3:03:033:03:02 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 77-12 for additional information.
A player's age, for registration purposes, shall be his/her age on the July 31st immediately preceding the start of the seasonal year.
Board of Directors Recommendations:Approve (13)Not Approve (0)Abstentions (1)
Proposed Rule Change #6- Passed
Submitted by: Pete Zopfi, First Vice Chairman
ORIGINAL WORDING
3:04 PROOF OF AGE
3:04:01 Proof of age shall consist of: a birth certificate, birth registration issued by an appropriate government agency, Board of Health records, passport, alien registration card issued by the United States Government, a certificate issued by the Immigration and Naturalization Service attesting to age, or a certification of an American citizen born abroad issued by the appropriate government agency, a current driver's license, or a current identification card issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Hospital, baptism, or religious certificates will not be accepted.
3:04:01 Proof of age shall consist of: a birth certificate, birth registration issued by an appropriate government agency, Board of Health records, passport, alien registration card issued by the United States Government, a certificate issued by the Immigration and Naturalization Service attesting to age, or a certification of an American citizen born abroad issued by the appropriate government agency, a current driver's license, or a current identification card issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Hospital, baptism, or religious certificates will not be accepted.
Please refer to PIM 96-3 and PIM 01-2 for additional information.
Board of Directors Recommendations:Approve (12)Not Approve (1)Abstentions (1)
Proposed Rule Change #7- Passed
Submitted by: Pete Zopfi, First Vice Chairman
ORIGINAL WORDING
3:07 GAME TIMES AND BALL SPECIFICATIONS (OUTDOOR ONLY)
3:07:01 Length of games, overtime periods, and ball specifications, except as provided by USYSA 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:
Game
O.T.
Length
Period
Ball
Div.
Halves
Halves
Size
Circum.
Weight
U-19
2 - 45 min.
2 - 15 min.
#5
27" - 28"
14-16 ozs.
U-16
2 - 40 min.
2 - 15 min.
#5
27" - 28"
14-16 ozs.
U-14
2 - 35 min.
2 - 10 min.
#5
27" - 28"
14-16 ozs.
U-12
2 - 30 min.
2 - 10 min.
#4
25" - 26"
11-13 ozs.
U-10
As modified rules specify
No tie breaker
#4
25" - 26"
11-13 ozs.
U-8
As modified rules specify
No tie breaker
#3
23"- 24"
11-12 ozs.
U-6
As modified rules specify
No tie breaker
#3
23" - 24"
11-12 ozs.
PROPOSED WORDING
3:07 GAME TIMES AND BALL SPECIFICATIONS (OUTDOOR ONLY)
3:07:01 Length of games, overtime periods, and ball specifications, except as provided by USYSA 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:
Board of Directors Recommendations:Approve (14)Not Approve (0)Abstentions (0)
Proposed Rule Change #8- Passed
Submitted by: Pete Zopfi, First Vice Chairman
ORIGINAL WORDING
3:08 RULES OF PLAY
3:08:01 Players wearing orthopedic casts, air-splints or metal splints shall not be eligible to participate in any game.
Please refer to PIM 03-2for additional information.
3:08:02 Charging the goalkeepers shall not be permitted at any time, when he/she is within his/her own penalty area.
3:08:03 Coaching from the sidelines, giving direction to one's own team on points of strategy and position, is permitted provided:
A.No mechanical devices are used.
B.The tone of voice is informative and not a harangue.
C.No coach, substitute, player, or spectator is to be anywhere but at his/her bench area during the game. A team's 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.
D.No coach, substitute, player or spectator is to make derogatory remarks or gestures to the referees, other players, substitutes, or spectators.
E.No coach, substitute, or player is to use profanity.
F.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 08-3for additional information.
3:08:04 Where colors of uniforms are similar, the home team must effect a change to colors which are distinct from those of the opponent.
3:08:05 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.
3:08:06 Players may be substituted at the following times:
A.Prior to a throw-in, in your favor.
B.Prior to a goal kick, by either team.
C.After a goal, by either team.
D.After an injury, when the referee stops play, by either team.
E.At half time.
F.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.
3:08:07 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.
A.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.
B.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.
C.Prior to the game, the referee shall make sure that each player's equipment is in proper order.
Please refer to PIM 88-3for additional information.
D.A Referee Report form must be filed for every game played.
E.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.
3:08:08 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.
3:08:09 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.
3:08:10 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.
3:08:11 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 08-3for additional information.
3:08:12 The referee's 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.
PROPOSED WORDING
3:08 RULES OF PLAY
3:08:01 Players wearing orthopedic casts, air-splints or metal splints shall not be eligible to participate in any game.
Please refer to PIM 03-2 for additional information.
3:08:02 Charging the goalkeepers shall not be permitted at any time, when he/she is within his/her own penalty area.
3:08:03 Coaching from the sidelines, giving direction to one's own team on points of strategy and position, is permitted provided:
A.No mechanical devices are used.
B.The tone of voice is informative and not a harangue.
C.No coach, substitute, player, or spectator is to be anywhere but at his/her bench area during the game. A team's 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.
D.No coach, substitute, player or spectator is to make derogatory remarks or gestures to the referees, other players, substitutes, or spectators.
E.No coach, substitute, or player is to use profanity.
F.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.
3:08:04 Where colors of uniforms are similar, the home team must effect a change to colors which are distinct from those of the opponent.
3:08:05 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.
3:08:06 Players may be substituted at the following times:
A.Prior to a throw-in, in your favor.
B.Prior to a goal kick, by either team.
C.After a goal, by either team.
D.After an injury, when the referee stops play, by either team.
E.At half time.
F.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.
3:08:07 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.
A.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.
B.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.
C.Prior to the game, the referee shall make sure that each player's equipment is in proper order.
Please refer to PIM 88-3 for additional information.
D.A Referee Report form must be filed for every game played.
E.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.
3:08:08 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.
3:08:09 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.
3:08:10 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.
3:08:11 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.
3:08:12 The referee's 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
Board of Directors Recommendations:Approve (14)Not Approve (0)Abstentions (0)
Proposed Rule Change #9- Passed
Submitted by: Pete Zopfi, First Vice Chairman
ORIGINAL WORDING
3:09 TEAM TRAVEL PROCEDURES
3:09:01 Any team desiring to travel outside the jurisdiction of this Association must submit a properly completed USYSA "Application for Travel" form and "CYSA Official Travel Roster" form. No travel shall be allowed until the USYSA "Application for Travel" and "CYSA Official Travel Roster" have been processed by the CYSA office. Any team applying to play within the United States must submit their application to the District Commissioner at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the game. This applies to Canada and Mexico. Requests for games outside of the United States are to be submitted to the District Commissioner at least ninety (90) days prior to the date of the game.
3:09:01 Any team desiring to travel outside the jurisdiction of this Association must submit a properly completed USYSA "Application for Travel" form and "CYSA Official Travel Roster" form. No travel shall be allowed until the USYSA "Application for Travel" and "CYSA Official Travel Roster" have been processed by the CYSA office. Any team applying to play within the United States must submit their application to the District Commissioner at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the game. This applies to Canada and Mexico. Requests for games outside of the United States are to be submitted to the District Commissioner at least ninety (90) days prior to the date of the game.
Board of Directors Recommendations:Approve (13)Not Approve (0)Abstentions (1)
Proposed Rule Change #10- Passed
Submitted by: Pete Zopfi, First Vice Chairman
ORIGINAL WORDING
3:10 SEND OFF PROCEDURE (FORMERLY EJECTION)
3:10:01 If a player is sent off for misconduct, then the referee shall mail the member's 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.
3:10:01 If a player is sent off for misconduct, then the referee shall mail the member's 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.
Board of Directors Recommendations:Approve (14)Not Approve (0)Abstentions (0)
Proposed Rule Change #11- Passed
Submitted by: Pete Zopfi, First Vice Chairman
ORIGINAL WORDING
4:02 REGISTRATION RESTRICTIONS
4:02:01 Any player participating in these competitions shall have been registered at least seven (7) days and shall be eligible for play on the eighth (8) day from the date of registration.
Please refer to PIM 99-1for additional information.
PROPOSED WORDING
4:02 REGISTRATION RESTRICTIONS
4:02:01 Any player participating in these competitions shall have been registered at least seven (7) days and shall be eligible for play on the eighth (8) day from the date of registration.
Please refer to PIM 99-1 for additional information.
Board of Directors Recommendations:Approve (13)Not Approve (0)Abstentions (1)
Proposed Rule Change #12- Passed
Submitted by: Pete Zopfi, First Vice Chairman
ORIGINAL WORDING
4:03:02 When the winners of cups or trophies have been decided, this Association shall deliver the cups or trophies to the responsible officer of said team. Teams winning cups or trophies, in accepting custody of same, shall guarantee return of same, in good condition, as a condition of acceptance.
4:03:03 Upon delivery of cups or trophies, the responsible officer of the team, to whom cups or trophies are delivered, shall sign a receipt for such and shall retain a copy of the receipt for his/her records. The original receipt shall be retained by this Association and kept on file for future reference.
4:03:04 Should the Cups or Trophies, for any competition, be destroyed or damaged while in the custody of the retaining team, said team or that team's League shall refund to this Association the amount of the replacement cost of the Cup or Trophy, plus the cost of modifications (engraving, etc.) or the amount necessary to effect repair. Any team accepting custody of any Cup or Trophy shall be deemed to have assented to this clause.
PROPOSED WORDING
4:03:02 When the winners of cups or trophies have been decided, this Association shall deliver the cups or trophies to the responsible officer of said team. Teams winning cups or trophies, in accepting custody of same, shall guarantee return of same, in good condition, as a condition of acceptance.
4:03:03 Upon delivery of cups or trophies, the responsible officer of the team, to whom cups or trophies are delivered, shall sign a receipt for such and shall retain a copy of the receipt for his/her records. The original receipt shall be retained by this Association and kept on file for future reference.
4:03:04 Should the Cups or Trophies, for any competition, be destroyed or damaged while in the custody of the retaining team, said team or that team's League shall refund to this Association the amount of the replacement cost of the Cup or Trophy, plus the cost of modifications (engraving, etc.) or the amount necessary to effect repair. Any team accepting custody of any Cup or Trophy shall be deemed to have assented to this clause
Board of Directors Recommendations:Approve (14)Not Approve (0)Abstentions (0)
Proposed Rule Change #13- Passed
Submitted by Pete Zopfi, First Vice Chairman
ORIGINAL WORDING
4:05 PLAYER PASS
4:05:01 All players shall present their member passes to the referee before the start of the game. All passes are to be returned to the coach or manager of the team at the conclusion of the game, unless a player is ejected for misconduct.
Please refer to PIM 88-4for additional information.
4:05:02 Subject to subsection (1) of this section, if a player does not present a US Youth Soccer Member Pass to the referee, prior to entering the game, he/she 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.
(1)A league may elect to not require the use of member passes when each of the following requirements is met:
(a)the player is playing on an under-10 or younger team;
(b)the player is properly registered;
(c)all of the games and competitions of the team that the player is on are played in the league with which the teams are 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;
(d)before each game the referee is shown an official roster of the team (goldenrod) approved by the league registrar;
(e)each child participating in the game or competition is listed on the official roster of the team (goldenrod).
4:05:03 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 08-3for additional information.
4:05:04 If no specific rules for that competition, the score shall stand 1-0 against the forfeiting team.
PROPOSED WORDING
4:05 PLAYER PASS
4:05:01 All players shall present their member passes to the referee before the start of the game. All passes are to be returned to the coach or manager of the team at the conclusion of the game, unless a player is ejected for misconduct.
Please refer to PIM 88-4 for additional information.
4:05:02 Subject to subsection (1) of this section, if a player does not present a US Youth Soccer Member Pass to the referee, prior to entering the game, he/she 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.
(1)A league may elect to not require the use of member passes when each of the following requirements is met:
(a)the player is playing on an under-10 or younger team;
(b)the player is properly registered;
(c)all of the games and competitions of the team that the player is on are played in the league with which the teams are 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;
(d)before each game the referee is shown an official roster of the team (goldenrod) approved by the league registrar;
(e)each child participating in the game or competition is listed on the official roster of the team (goldenrod).
4:05:03 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 additional information.
4:05:04 If no specific rules for that competition, the score shall stand 1-0 against the forfeiting team.
Board of Directors Recommendations:Approve (13)Not Approve (0)Abstentions (1)
Proposed Rule Change #14- Passed
Submitted by Pete Zopfi, First Vice Chairman
ORIGINAL WORDING
4:06:01 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 a total of three (3) transferred players per seasonal year. A transfer means the movement of a currently - or previously rostered - USYSA 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.
PROPOSED WORDING
4:06:01 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 a total of three (3) transferred players per seasonal yearthe 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 - USYSA 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.
REASON FOR CHANGE
Provides flexibility for CYSA Board to change the number of transfers.
Board of Directors Recommendations:Approve (13)Not Approve (1)Abstentions (0)
Proposed Rule Change #15- Passed
Submitted by: Pete Zopfi, First Vice Chairman
ORIGINAL WORDING
4:06:02 A transferred player shall serve a seven (7) day waiting period before being eligible for play; the player becomes eligible on the eighth (8) day from the date of approval of the transfer by the District Commissioner.
PROPOSED WORDING
4:06:02 A transferred player shall serve a seven (7) day waiting period before being eligible for play; the player becomes eligible on the eighth (8) day from the date of approval of the transfer by the District Commissioner.
Board of Directors Recommendations:Approve (14)Not Approve (0)Abstentions (0)
Proposed Rule Change #17- Passed
Submitted by: Pete Zopfi, First Vice Chairman
ORIGINAL WORDING
4:07 PLAYER/COACH EXPULSION
4:07:01 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 Association's 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 event's conclusion by its governing authority.
4:07:02 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 Commissioners, 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 event's conclusion by its governing authority.
PROPOSED WORDING
4:07 PLAYER/COACH EXPULSION
4:07:01 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 Association's 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 event's conclusion by its governing authority. [OK]
4:07:02 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 Commissioners, 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 event's conclusion by its governing authority.
Board of Directors Recommendations:Approve (14)Not Approve (0)Abstentions (0)
Proposed Rule Change #18- Passed
Submitted by: Pete Zopfi, First Vice Chairman
CURRENT
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 prior to October 1st preceding the AGM.
PROPOSED
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 October 1st preceding the AGM.
Board of Directors Recommendations:Approve (14)Not Approve (0)Abstentions (0)
Proposed Rule Change #19 - Failed
Submitted by Rich Pinnell, District IX Commissioner
New section to 2:01- Board of Directors
2:01:01 Insert4th Vice Chair (as E) and re-letter following
4th Vice Chairman - Vice Chairman for Business and Related Services. In the absence of the Chairman and the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Vice Chairman, the Vice Chairman for Business and Related Services shall preside at meetings of the Board of Directors. The Vice Chairman for Business and Related Services shall be responsible for overview of business operations within CYSA. The 4th Vice Chairman will oversee, with the CYSA Chairperson and CYSA General Manager, contract negotiations, capital expenditures, fund raising, sponsorship/Advertising, employee compensation and other areas deemed beneficial and or necessary by the CYSA board of Directors. Any Committee Chairman's term shall be 2 years and run concurrently with the Vice Chairman's. 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 Business and Related Services shall also be responsible for such other duties as directed by the Board of Directors.
Justification:
Over the years it has become clear that the Board of Directors continue to do too much committee work at board meetings in areas other than soccer, yet in most cases they have very little understanding of proper procedures when dealing with the purchase of capital items, sponsorship agreements, real estate contracts and leases. This position would support the Chairperson of the Association and the General Manager when the Association is dealing with the "business" needs of the Association. This assistance would clearly be helpful in the area of Bidding, Employee Compensation, IT issues, etc and would report to the board on all contracting issues. It would allow CYSA to have a more professional approach in all areas of inter-business dealings.
Rules and Revisions Recommendations:Approve (5)Not Approve (1)Abstentions (0)
Board of Directors Recommendations:Approve (1)Not Approve (6)Abstentions (7)
Proposed Rule Change #20 - Withdrew
Submitted by: Foothill Youth Soccer League
CURRENT
Section 4:02:01:
Any player participating in these competitions shall have been registered at least seven (7) days and shall be eligible to play on the eighth (8) day from the date of registration.
PROPOSED
Section 4:02:01
Any player participating in these competitions shall have been registered at least three (3) days and shall be eligible to play on the fourth (4) day from the date of registration or sooner if a specific CYSA District or League rule allows it.
JUSTIFICATION
We have heard from parents, coaches, and kids that a 7 day waiting period is too much time - the kids want to play with their new team as soon as they are transferred or added.The proposed 3 day waiting period better balances the desires of the kids and parents with the burden on the registrars.
Board of Directors Recommendations:The Board noted that if proposed rule change #11 is adopted than this rule change is unnecessary.Approve (4)Not Approve (6)Abstentions (4)
Proposed Rule Change #21 - Withdrew
Submitted by: Foothill Youth Soccer League
CURRENT
Section 4:06:02
A transferred player shall serve a seven (7) day waiting period before being eligible to play; the player becomes eligible on the eighth (8) day from the date of approval of the transfer by the District Commissioner.
PROPOSED
Section 4:06:02
A transferred player shall serve a three (3) day waiting period before being eligible to play; the player becomes eligible on the fourth (4) day from the date of approval of the transfer by the District Commissioner, or sooner if a specific CYSA District rule allows it.
JUSTIFICATION
We have heard from parents, coaches, and kids that a 7 day waiting period is too much time - the kids want to play with their new team as soon as they are transferred or added.The proposed 3 day waiting period better balances the desires of the kids and parents with the burden on the registrars.
Board of Directors Recommendations:The Board noted that if proposed rule change #15 is adopted than this rule change is unnecessary.Approve (4)Not Approve (6)Abstentions (4)
2010 Rule Change Proposals
