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ELK GROVE SELECT SOCCER CLUB
CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS
CONSTITUTION
1:01 NAME
This Club shall be known as the Elk Grove Select Soccer Club.
1:02 PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
The purpose and objective of this Club shall be to develop, promote and administer the Select or Class 3 soccer program for youth under 19 years of age within the Elk Grove Youth Soccer League.
The Board of Directors has established a program for boys and girls of proven and potential ability between the ages of 9 and 18 to refine and develop their soccer skills in an environment of competitive play and good sportsmanship. Emphasis shall be placed on the selection and development of the motivated players on selected teams within each age group.
The objective of the select program shall be to foster individual player's desire to play soccer at greater competitive level.
1:03 AFFILIATION
This Club shall be an affiliated branch of the Elk Grove Youth Soccer League (EGYSL), the California Youth Soccer Association (CYSA), the United States Youth Soccer Association (USYSA) and the United States Soccer Federation (USSF).
1:04 BOUNDARIES AND TERRITORIES
The boundaries of this Club shall be the same as those of the Elk Grove Youth Soccer League.
1:05 AUTHORITIES
1:05:01 This Club shall be governed by its Constitution and Bylaws and General Procedures adopted by the Board of Directors or the Executive Board, except when those rules are superseded by District VI Metro League, CYSA, USYSA, and/or USSF.
1:05:02 The governing authority of this Club whose powers are designated in the Bylaws, shall be vested with the Board of Directors of this Club.
1:06 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
1:06:01 The Manager of this Club, with the concurrence of the Board of Directors, shall call a general meeting of the membership to be held no later than January 31st of each year. Written notification shall be sent to all registered players at least fifteen (15) days prior to the scheduled date for said annual general meeting.
1:06:02 The order of business at the general meeting shall be as follows:
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Call to order. |
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Roll Call |
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Acceptance of minutes of previous meeting. |
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Introduction of Guests |
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Board officer and appointee reports. |
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Committee reports. |
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Unfinished business. |
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Proposals for changes of Constitution and Bylaws |
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New business. |
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Election of Officers |
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Good of the game. |
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Adjournment |
1:06:03 One parent or guardian of each registered player shall be entitled to one (1) vote. Voting shall be restricted to parents/guardians of players who have been registered during the current season. Voting by proxy shall not be allowed and only those members of record in good standing shall be entitled to voting privileges.
1:06:04 Nominations for office shall be made by email to the Club Manager at least 30 days prior to the AGM. The Club Manager will within 15 days of the AGM, forward to the Board of Directors the nominations. Only if there is no person(s) nominated, the Board may open a position for nominations from the floor at the AGM. Should there be no nominations at the AGM, the Executive Board will seek qualified applicants for election by the Board of Directors at a future meeting.
1:07 MEMBERSHIP
The Select Soccer Club members are individuals of age 21 or older representing a currently registered Elk Grove Select Soccer Club (EGSSC) player. Membership status pertains primarily to an individual’s right and opportunity to participate in voting conducted at the club’s Annual General Meeting. Membership status, as defined, is not required for eligibility to hold an elective club office.
1:08 CHANGES
1:08:01 Amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws of this Club shall be made at the Annual General Meeting of the membership.
1:08:02 Amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws that are to be voted on at the Annual General Meeting shall be forwarded in writing to the membership at least fifteen (15) days prior to the annual general meeting.
1:08:03 Any amendment to the Constitution and Bylaws shall be adopted by an affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the voting members present at the Annual General Meeting.
1:09 DISSOLUTION
Should this Elk Grove Select Soccer Club dissolve, all assets remaining after payment of all debts shall be turned over to the Elk Grove Youth Soccer League for the express purpose of the development of youth soccer.
1:10 PROTESTS AND APPEALS
In the matter of protests and appeals, no individual, player, team, or club shall engage the services of a lawyer or attorney until all administrative avenues of protests and appeals have been exhausted, in accordance with CYSA.
BY-LAWS
2:01 RULES OF ORDER
Robert's Rules of Order shall be deemed as adopted at all meetings of this Select Soccer Club unless otherwise agreed to by the participants.
2:02 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors shall consist of the Executive Board, coordinators, and the head coach of each affiliated team. Each member of the Board of Directors shall have full voting privileges. All motions voted on shall pass by a simple majority of one-half plus one, and all voting shall be conducted at a scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors in the presence of a quorum. No member shall have more than one vote.
2:02:01 The Board of Directors shall be responsible for and have sole authority for the following:
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Enforcing and interpreting the By-laws.
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When the By-laws do not cover such specific cases or occasions, the Board shall pass rules or regulations by a simple majority and shall not delegate this authority. All voting must be done at a scheduled meeting.
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Reviewing and approving Select Soccer Club By-laws and ensuring consistency with the CYSA Constitution, By-laws, and General Procedures and Specific Rules.
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Assuring that the Select soccer program is designed to actively promote participation by both girls and boys.
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Approving an annual budget.
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2:02:02 When a head coach is unable to attend a monthly meeting, he/she may only transfer his/her voting and representation rights to a registered assistant coach or designated team manager. The head coach must notify the club manager in advance of the meeting that team representation is being transferred.
2:03 MEETINGS
2:03:01 Regular meetings of the Board of Directors are mandatory and will be held monthly. The specific day and time shall be determined at the Annual General Meeting. The agenda for regular meetings should include the following:
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Call to order.
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Introduction of minutes of previous meeting.
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Acceptance of minutes of previous meeting.
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Board officer and appointee reports.
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Committee reports.
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Unfinished business.
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New business.
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Good of the game.
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Adjournment and time and place of next meeting.
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2:03:02 The Board of Directors additionally shall meet whenever the Manager deems it necessary, or if he/she is instructed to do so by four (4) or more members of the Board of Directors.
2:04 QUORUM
2:04:01 At all meetings of the Board of Directors, fifty percent of the Board membership shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
2:05 EXECUTIVE BOARD
The Executive Board shall consist of the current Manager, two (2) Assistant Managers, Secretary, and Treasurer. The Select Soccer Club membership shall elect Executive Board members at the Annual General Meeting as described below.
2:05:01 Each member of the Executive Board shall serve a two (2) year term, except when it is necessary to install an interim replacement. The election of the Manager and one (1) Assistant Manager shall alternate between the remaining Executive Board members. The Executive Board shall designate annually the position of "First" Assistant Manager from the two Assistant Managers for the purpose of succeeding the Manager in the event that the Manager vacates his/her office.
2:05:02 The Executive Board shall have the right and authority to review, and to approve the selection of Coaches. The Executive Board shall be responsible and have sole authority for the following:
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Review and approve the coaching coordinator's recommendations on coaching staff for the new Select teams. |
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Review and approve on the soundness of existing Select teams for the coming season. |
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Review and make a decisions regarding the dismissal of a head coach during the season. |
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Determine numbers of Select teams per age group for the coming season. |
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Disciplining select club coaches and players and enforce such disciplinary action. |
2:05:03 MANAGER
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The Manager shall conduct all meetings of the Board of Directors and shall cast a vote only in the case of a tie.
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The Manager shall appoint the Select Soccer Club Coordinators (except coaching coordinator) and the Standing Committees and their Chairpersons at the beginning of his/her term of office.
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The Manager shall be responsible for organizing fund-raising activities and planning long-range projects to improve the Select Soccer Club.
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The Manager shall be the designated EGSSC representative with full responsibilities and authorities at the monthly EGYSL and the Metro Board meetings. When the EGSSC meets the criteria for multiple representatives to the Metro League, the Board of Directors shall select any additional representatives.
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2:05:04 ASSISTANT MANAGERS /COACHING COORDINATORS
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The Assistant Managers shall succeed to the powers of the Manager in his/her absence.
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The Assistant Managers shall assume any duties assigned by the Manager.
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The Assistant Managers shall act as the coaching coordinators for EGSSC, sharing coaching coordinator
duties as assigned by the Manager.
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The Assistant Managers shall act as liaisons between the District VI, CYSA Coaching Coordinators and the
EGYSL Board and club coaching coordinators.
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The Assistant Managers shall be responsible for working to recruit and train new and returning coaches.
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The Assistant Managers shall evaluate all coaches (new/current) and make recommendations to the
Executive Board for their continued coaching status as Select coaches. |
2:05:05 SECRETARY
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The Secretary shall keep an accurate record of all meetings, handle all correspondence, give notice of meetings, maintain files of the Select Soccer Club, and maintain a calendar of all Select Soccer Club events.
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The Secretary shall publish the agenda of each Executive Board meeting at least one (1) week in advance
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Maintain a master schedule of all Select Soccer games and tournaments.
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Call in weekly scores to the Metro League. This duty may be delegated with the approval of the Board of
Directors.
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Organize, publish, and distribute a directory to all coaches, Select Soccer Club officials and EGYSL Boards
at the Select Soccer Club coaches meeting preceding each season. It shall include a minimum of: |
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1. Names and phone numbers of EGSSC officers
2. Names and phone numbers of club coordinators
3. Names and phone numbers of coaches
4. Calendar of important events
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2:05:06 TREASURER
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The Treasurer shall give receipt for all monies which shall be deposited in a recognized bank in the name of
this Select Soccer Club. |
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All accounts shall be paid by check and bear two (2) signatures, that of the Treasurer and that of the Manager
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The receipt book and vouchers shall be produced, when required by the Board of Directors, properly balanced
according to the bank book or statement which is up to date. |
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The Treasurer shall prepare a proposed annual budget to be submitted to the Board of Directors at the
February coaches meeting. |
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The new budget must be voted on by the Board of Directors at the April coaches meeting, and the approved
budget will be presented to the EGYSL Treasurer. |
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Present monthly EGSSC financial activity to the Board of Directors |
2:06 STANDING COMMITTEES
The Manager may appoint chairpersons and members to the following committees, Club as required, subject to the approval of the Board of Directors:
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Awards/Publicity Committee |
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Credentials Committee |
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Uniform Committee |
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Rules and Revisions Committee |
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Tryout Committee |
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Tournament Committee |
All committee recommendations shall be submitted to the Board of Directors for discussion and action.
2:07 SELECT SOCCER CLUB COORDINATORS
2:07:01 REFEREE COORDINATOR: will act as or appoint a liaison between the Referees Association and the EGSSC Board. At his/her discretion the Referee Coordinator may chair or appoint a qualified chair of the Protest, Appeals, and Discipline Committee. In addition, the Referee Coordinator shall be responsible for working with club Referee Coordinators to recruit and train referees, and schedule referees.
2:07:02 REGISTRAR: will coordinate and maintain the Select Soccer Club's registration list. He/she will work closely with each EGYSL registrar to ensure consistent and adequate records conforming with all District VI registration requirements.
2:07:03 FIELD COORDINATOR: will act as a liaison between the EGYSL Field Coordinator and other Club Field Coordinators. In addition, the Field Coordinator shall be responsible for scheduling/assigning practice fields, game fields and procuring, maintaining and arranging club equipments (i.e., goal nets, corner flags and etc.).
2:08 SEASONAL YEAR
The Seasonal Year shall be from September 1 through August 31. Insurance coverage shall be for the same period of time.
2:09 RESPONSIBILITIES
2:09:01 Falsification of records shall be grounds for expulsion from future participation and/or membership in this Select Soccer Club.
2:09:02 Teams and individuals shall abide by all Select Soccer Club rules. A plea of ignorance to the Constitution, By-Laws, and Rules and Regulations of this Select Soccer Club and EGYSL is not a sufficient defense and violators may expect appropriate action by the Board of Directors of this Select Soccer Club.
2:10 FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
2:10:01 EGSSC shall not assume, nor be liable for, the debts nor financial responsibilities, either implied or incurred, of any of its members.
2:10:02 The Select Soccer Club shall set annual registration and late fees with the approval of the EGYSL.
2:10:03 Fund raising activities will be coordinated at the League level. Any individual team fund raising activities will require both EGSSC and EGYSL Boards approval. Team fund raising proposals should include specific information on the nature of the fund raising activity and how the proceeds will be used. Teams will be expected to demonstrate and need to participate in any fund raisers beyond Select Soccer Club wide fund raising events.
2:10:04 All EGSSC teams must submit a year end financial statement through December 31 of each year within 15 days of the end of each year, that is by January 15. Any team who fails to file a financial statement will not be allowed to register for the following year.
2:11 DRUG/ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PROHIBITION
2:11:01 The use and/or consumption of any drug/alcoholic beverages immediately before, during or immediately after the playing of any youth soccer game is expressly prohibited.
2:11:02 Any player, Team Official, Select Soccer Club Official or any other member of this Select Soccer Club who violates this prohibition shall be barred from team practice, game and EGSSC for remaining season.
GENERAL PROCEDURES
3:01 SELECT (CLASS III) TEAMS
3:01:01 General
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The number of teams in each age group shall be determined by the EGSSC in accordance to the Metro League
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All youth (ages 9-18) residing within the EGYSL shall be eligible to tryout for a select team within the appropriate
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The procedures governing the general selection of players are published in the Tryout Procedure Manual. The tryout process must produce a minimum of 13 players on each roster in order to warrant team registration. If a select team cannot fill minimum of thirteen (13) players to facilitate metro divisional play, the team will be disbanded and the players will be returned to their recreational clubs by August 1. |
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No player may be dropped from a select team later than 14 days prior to the closing date of registration or recreational play on August 1, whichever is earlier, during the EGYSL "Fall" recreational season. |
3:01:02 SELECT COACHES/TEAMS
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Any coach or parent desiring to form, or continue with, a select team shall petition in writing, by December 31, on the approved form, to the Executive Board for approval. The request must include names of coaches, including assistant coach(es), team referee, certifications specified by District IV (or the proof of intent to obtain the certifications), and the age group for the team. Under compelling circumstances the Board may accept applications for coaching positions subsequent to December 31. |
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In accordance with Metro League Specific Rules, all Select (Division 3) teams are to have at least one USSF currently certified referee (Grade 8 minimum) as a registered head coach or registered assistant coach. EGSSC will provide reimbursement of the Grade 8 referee certification course fee, Grade 8 refresher course fee, and any annual renewal fee for one or more registered coaches upon the submittal of proof of payment to the EGSSC Treasurer. |
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The target date for Executive Board decisions regarding coaching assignments is February 1. |
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The Executive Board shall appoint a coach in each age group. If warranted, additional coach(es) may be appointment for each age group. The appointment of coach(es) will be based on the individual's comprehensive qualifications. The criteria for qualifications will include, but not limited to: |
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Known record of coaching, demeanor, conduct, and professionalism. |
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Coaching license level |
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Total years of soccer coaching experience, broken down by years at the Class IV, Class III, and Class I levels. |
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Experience as a player. |
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Contributions to the league and clubs activities, including referee service, tournament support, support of committees/projects and administrative positions. |
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Age-group seniority in EGSSC. |
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In applying these criteria to determine the new coach(es) with the most comprehensive qualifications, the Executive Board may weight them as it deems appropriate and, in fact, may set them aside at its discretion if overriding circumstances warrant. |
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This section applies to the player selection priority for coaches and teams within the context of the tryout process. If more than one coach is interested in selecting the same non-returning player or returning player(s) who list another coach as a preference, the parent/player will make the final determination as to which team they play for. The player selection process as it pertains to tryouts is as follows:
Coaches are encouraged to seek out talented players to attend tryouts. Coaches may mention to the parent/player that they have the ability to select a “preferred coach or team” when registering online to attend tryouts. The marking of a preference does not guarantee a player will be selected by that coach or any other coach. The marking of the preference will not preclude the player from being looked at by coaches other than the coach who was placed as a preference.
At the beginning of each tryout session, coach(es) may provide a handout to parents/players. The handout content will require approval by the Executive Board and will follow guidelines as established by the Executive Board.
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at the conclusion of each tryout session, coaches will meet with the Coaching Coordinator(s)/Age Group Coordinator to identify mutual player(s) of interest |
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a Coaching Coordinator/Age Group Coordinator, who is not also a coach in the same age group, will then contact the parents/player to determine which team is more desirable – this may include players that did not list a coach/team as a preference and |
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A Coaching Coordinator/ Age Group Coordinator will notify the coaches of the parents/players decision.
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3:01:03 AGE PURITY
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Even though CYSA defines Select (Class III) teams in two-year increments and EGSSC teams are designated as Under 10, Under 12, Under 14, Under 16, and Under 19 for tournament and Metro league competition, organizing “age pure” teams is one of the Select Club’s stated objectives. This means that teams will be composed of players who are predominantly in the younger half or older half of the two-year span (i.e., all players will have birth dates during the same 12-month period). |
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Within the context of the annual tryouts process conducted jointly with the Elk Grove United Soccer Club, Select teams may be identified by the single-year labels commonly assigned to Class I (Competitive) teams, i.e., Under 11, Under 12, Under 13,etc. Those labels are used for convenience and cease to have any application outside of the context of tryouts. |
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The Club recognizes that age pure teams have one primary advantage: rosters can remain largely intact over several years. This positively influences long-term player and team development. Discontinuity in the roster from season to season is the primary disadvantage with mixed-age teams. |
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Even though age purity is a stated Club objective, mixed age rosters are not prohibited. |
3:01:04 PLAY-UP REQUESTS
Occasionally, a player will express a desire to play up in an older age group (e.g., Under 14 to Under 16). While not prohibited, such “play ups” are discouraged. Procedural controls are managed during the tryouts and player selection process. The Club manager must approve the registration for any player seeking to play up in an older Select age group.
3:02 MEMBERSHIP
3:02:01 Affiliated teams must submit to the District Registrar, through the Select Soccer Club Registrar, by the final day of registration each year the following:
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A completed Metro Team Roster form obtained from the Select Soccer Club Registrar or Coaching Coordinator.
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Full payment of all dues and fees established for that year.
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Submit upon initial registration proof of place and date of birth acceptable to CYSA |
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Submit a completed CYSA registration form for each player.
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3:02:02 All bank checks, drafts, and/or money orders submitted to this Select Soccer Club shall be made payable to the "Elk Grove Select Soccer Club" or "EGSSC".
3:02:03 For all EGSSC teams, the head coach has the final authority and responsibilities for his/her team. The assistant coaches and team managers have delegated responsibilities. Team trainer is an individual hired to assist the coach and his/her employment is at coach's discretion.
3:03 REGISTRATION PROCEDURES FOR CYSA AND US CLUBS
3:03:01 CYSA: Player registration shall be in accordance to the Rules and Policies of CYSA-N, District VI.
Select Soccer Club registration requirements shall be set forth by the Select Soccer Club Registrar and approved by the Board of Directors. Late registration will be permitted on existing teams as long as space is available.
3:03:02 US CLUB: This meeting was held on Tuesday Feb 14th, 2006
In order to Provide Elk Grove players the best soccer playing experience, the EGYSL Board of Directors requires any team that desires to register to play with the US Club must do so under the Elk Grove United FC. This will ensure that Elk Grove players will be able to practice and play games/tournaments with US club here in Elk Grove and not have to go elsewhere. Teams can contact the Elk Grove United President about their registration
3:04 PROTEST AND APPEAL PROCEDURES
All protest and appeal procedures are conducted according to the CYSA District VI Metro League Rules & Policies.
3:05 MAINTENANCE OF SELECT SOCCER CLUB EQUIPMENT
3:05:01 Field Coordinator is responsible for an accurate inventory of all equipment and storage during the off season.
3:05:02 Field Coordinator shall furnish the Select Soccer Club Treasurer with an itemized list of unreturned equipment and the names and addresses of individuals to whom it was assigned.
3:05:03 The Select Soccer Club Treasurer shall bill individuals holding non-returned equipment after the close of the season.
3:05:04 At registration, any player with an outstanding Select Soccer Club or club liability must correct the liability uponregistration. Credit will be given for equipment returned.
3:06 UNIFORMS
3:06:01 At minimum, club policy requires EGSSC teams to:
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Wear uniforms that are white or navy blue. Teams may not introduce a third color to any part of the uniform – includes numbering and uniform trim. |
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All uniform jerseys must display the EGSSC logo on the upper left portion and “Elk Grove” across the front. They will also display a player number on the back of the jersey. |
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It is optional to have a player’s name above the number on the back of the uniform jersey and the player number on the uniform shorts. |
3.06:02 At a minimum, EGSSC teams will wear team designed and produced practice shirts to be worn by coaches and players at all practice or training sessions.
3:06:03 All EGSSC coaches will wear matching team designed and produced shirts any time their team is playing an organized game or scrimmage.
Beyond these requirements, uniform standardization is neither mandated nor precluded. Annually at the first monthly board meeting following the AGM, the board shall reconsider this policy and decide whether to adopt additional standards for the upcoming season.
3:07 RECRUITMENT
3:07:01 All players shall be “free agents” permitted to play with the select club, subject to the following condition. Solicitation of registered players shall not be permitted except through the club manager where registered.
3:07:02 Once contacted, the manager shall inform the player, parents, and player's coach, if applicable, within 72 hours. Without further notice or contact by the manager, the solicitor may contact the player.
3:07:03 Any individual violating this provision shall be subject to disciplinary action by the EGSSC Board.
3:08 TRYOUTS
See Tryout Manual
3:09 COMPLAINTS AND DISPUTES
3:09:01 All disputes (both intra-team and inter-teams) shall be brought first to the EGSSC Executive Board in writing for settlement. The Executive board will review and make a majority decision within one week from the receipt of complaint.
3:10 TRAINERS/CONTRACTS/REPORTING
3:10:01 If the team intends to hire a paid trainer, the Select Club must be notified in writing before the trainer begins working with the team. A brief contract should be drafted summarizing the terms and conditions of employment. The head coach and the trainer should sign the contract and provide a copy to the club treasurer.
3:10:02 The team must secure a completed IRS W-9 from the trainer and it must be submitted to the Select Club before any services are performed.
3:10:03 The team trainer will be paid with Elk Grove Select Club checks, not with team checks. The team will reimburse the club every month for trainer fees paid by the club. This process has been developed so that the Club can properly report to both the trainer and the IRS the total compensation paid during the year.
3:10:04 The payment process works in the following manner: at the monthly coaches meeting, the coach will give the club treasurer a team check payable to EGSSC for amount to be earned by the trainer during the month. The club treasurer will then immediately give the coach a club check payable to the trainer. At the end of the year, the league will then be able to issue an accurate form 1099 income statement to the trainer and to the IRS.
3:11 PLAYING TIME POLICY
The EGSSC extends the District VI Metro League General Rule guaranteeing that every player will play at least one-half of every game to all tournament matches.
3:12 TEAM EQUIPMENT
If a coach buys equipment with his/her personal funds, then it remains the coach’s personal property, even though he/she may allow the team to use it. If equipment is purchased with team funds (either parent contributions or proceeds from team fundraising), it is considered the team’s property. Team property remains with the team from season to season even if there are changes in the coaching staff or member families. If a team happens to disband, team equipment becomes the property of the EGSSC for subsequent disposition or reassignment.
3:13 RESCHEDULING METRO LEAGUE GAMES
3:13:01 Coaches receive league schedules at a mandatory Metro league coaches meeting in late August and are expected to play league games when and where scheduled by the District VI Metro league. On a rare occasion, it becomes necessary to reschedule a home game due to an unavoidable conflict. At a minimum, coaches should try to determine need the need at least a week in advance, preferably longer. Rescheduling a match involves the field coordinator, referee coordinator, your Metro league age group coordinator, your opposing coach, and players from both teams.
3:13:02 Coaches must proceed as follows when rescheduling becomes necessary:
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Have a preliminary discussion with the opposing coach to discuss schedule problem and options. Any agreement will be considered tentative pending approval of the Select club field and referee coordinators.
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Call the Select club field coordinator, who maintains a master field schedule and needs to first determine field availability. After determining field availability, the field coordinator will call the Select referee coordinator to determine referee availability.
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Once field and referees have been confirmed, the field coordinator will notify you that your reschedule request has been approved.
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Call your opposing coach to confirm.
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Call your Metro league age group coordinator to advise him or her of the schedule change.
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3:13:02 In case there are multiple requests to reschedule for the same field on the same day at the same time, we will honor them on a first come, first served basis. Conflicts that the field coordinator is unable to resolve are referred to the Club manager.
3:14 MENTOR ASSIGNMENTS
3:14:01 At the beginning of the new season, the EGSSC executive board will assign an experienced coach to mentor each new coach in the program. Mentor coaches will assist new coaches in all aspects of team management and club participation, augmenting the support provided by the Club’s executive board. As the season unfolds, new coaches should seek guidance in such areas as player development, parent management, and key policy requirements.
3:14:02 The Club also strongly recommends that each Select head coach establish and maintain a strong working relationship with his or her Competitive club counterpart. It should be the goal of all coaches to develop their players to the highest level possible. The close relationship with the Competitive coach will assist the Select coach in developing his or her players to the next level.
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