DIGHTON-REHOBOTH SOCCER CLUB BY-LAWS
DIGHTON-REHOBOTH SOCCER CLUB
General Guidelines
The program shall be primarily, a TRAVELING/COMPEDTIVE program. Teams will be
fielded as coaches,
fields and equipment allow. All attempts will be made to accommodate all players
who have signed up. If
it is not possible to accommodate all the
players who have signed up, some selection processes will be used to
select the final teams. The goal of the program will be to stratify the levels
of competition. Teams will then be placed for play at appropriate levels of
competition.
REGISTRATION
Players shall register yearly with The DRSC and pay registration and
participation fees. The DRSC will ensure appropriate MYSA registration and may
set registration deadline dates. If the deadline has passed players will be
accommodated according to the last registration procedure.
Adults shall be listed on an MYSA adult affiliation form where applicable.
Players shall fill out a MYSA/USYSA Membership form or approved alternative form
and shall verify their
date of birth with an acceptable form of documentation, such as a Birth
Certificate.
Registrations not accompanied by payment will be automatically placed
on a Pending List. If payment is made prior
to the registration deadline the member's registration will be accepted as a
regular on time registration. If payment is made after the registration
deadline the member will be placed on the Late Registration Waiting List as of
the date payment was made.
LATE REGISTRATION
Players who do not register before registration deadlines shall be registered
and placed on a time ordered
Late Registration Waiting List. Every attempt will be made to place players in
The DRSC's soccer programs. The Board of Directors shall determine player
placement. In the event it is not possible to place
players from the Late Registration Waiting
List, The DRSC will investigate the possibility of placement with a
neighboring soccer organization.
FEES
Fees for participation and uniforms shall be decided by the Board of Directors
and shall be due and payable
at registration for individual programs.
All fees must be paid prior to participation in each season, league, or
tournament.
AGE GROUPING
Players shall be grouped at a minimum or as needed in accordance with MYSA
Guidelines and guidelines as determined by each season, league, or tournament.
ROSTERS
Roster sizes are determined by direction of the Board of Directors and in
accordance with League, MYSA
and USYSA guidelines. All roster charges must be communicated to the registrar.
BALL SIZES
Under 19 - Size 5
Under 16 - Size 5
Under 14 - Size 5
Under 12 - Size 4
Under 10 - Size 4
Or as determined by League, MYSA and USYSA guidelines
UNIFORMS
Players shall wear uniforms selected or approved by The Board.
REFEREE SUPPORT
The coaches shall provide support to the referees at all times and act in a
manner specified by the MYSA
Code of Conduct. Coaches and all other DRSC members will abide 1n,
rules of conduct as may be stated in
rules of play, constitution, by-laws, or other applicable document by SCSL,
MYSA, FIFA, USSF or DRSC.
EJECTIONS
If a member is ejected from the game by a referee, they will not be allowed to
participate in the next game.
This applies to all games including any Championship games.
UNBECOMING CONDUCT
Member behavior including player, Coach, Referee, or spectator that is judged
unbecoming or inappropriate
shall be referred to the Board for review and action. The MYSA Code of Conduct
shall be the primary yardstick for the Board's determination in addressing coach
behavior however the applicable rules and
policies for the league, club, tournament, or other forum will also be applied
as applicable and apply to members.
GRIEVANCES
In the event that a member feels there is misconduct or child coach. referee. or
parent is not being treated fairly within the program, the following
procedure will be followed:
1)
In a matter between player and coach, talk with the coach and try to resolve the
difference, otherwise see step two.
2)
If not a matter between player and coach, or If not satisfied at step 1),
contact the Vice-President in writing who
will follow up with the appropriate party and report
back within one week. The Vice-President will also inform The
Board of the situation at the next Board meeting or via email or phone as the
case or issue indicates. If the matter requires intervention of action by
another league, club, tournament, or other
organization, the Vice President will contact the appropriate review board or
appropriate officer within the organization to initiate and monitor
actions at this level.
3)
If the Vice-President cannot resolve the matter in a manner amenable to all
parties involved, either party may appeal directly to The Board, which will hear
both parties and make a decision.
Decisions by The Board are final in matters that are solely Dighton-Rehoboth
Soccer Club matters. Where matters are raised to another organization;
appeals or finality of rulings will be based on that organization’s
written policies.
PLAYING TIME
Guidelines governing playing time differ depending on the age and division of
the team.
U08, U-9, U-10 and All Division 2 Teams:
All players shall have an equal opportunity to play an
equal amount of time. Coaches will do their best to insure that this is
accomplished. Coaches are required to
follow this rule except in the event of unequal attendance at practices or games
or in the event of needed discipline. In the event playing time is reduced for
attendance or behavior the coach is required to notify The Board and
parent or guardian by written notice either email or other means. This is not an
approval cycle but is important for The Board to help support proper
player responsibilities of being on time
and of good conduct with the coach. Reducing playing time as indicated in
this paragraph is solely at the discretion of the coach.
All Division 1 Team Except U-8, U-9 and U-10: the coach will determine Playing
time.
EXPECTATIONS OF PLAYERS, COACHES. AND PARENTS
Players:
Players are expected to attend all practices and games. Parents are expected to
participate by ensuring their children arrive and are and picked up
on time for all practices and games and they have their equipment
with them. The DRSC's definition of on time is at the field and ready to play 15
minutes before each practice and at the field and ready to play 30 minutes
before each game. Coaches may amend these guidelines as needed.
If a player cannot be present for a scheduled game or practice, the coach should
be notified as far in
advance as possible.
Parents:
Parents are required to support the coach, help maintain discipline, and promote
good sportsmanship. If a problem arises that cannot be mutually resolved it
shall be brought to The Board according, to the process as noted above in
GRIEVENCES section..
Coaches:
Coaches are expected to be prepared in advance for all practices and games and
ensure they arrive on time for all practices and games and have all necessary
documentation and equipment with them. The DRSC's
definition of on time is at the field with
the field ready for practice 15 minutes before each practice and at
the field and ready for the game 30
minutes before each game.
Additionally The DRSC expects coaches to:
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Promote good sportsmanship
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Do not tolerate unsportsmanlike behavior by coaches, players or spectators
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Promote good soccer through the development of ball and game skills
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Maintain rosters, attendance records and player rating.
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Provide a list of potential candidates for membership on the Board.
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Be present for practices and games and schedule at least one practice per week.
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Notify their Division Director of game results.
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Develop the potential coaching talent of others.
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Abide by the MYSA Code of Conduct.
ADOPTION AND REVISION DA I ES
These bylaws were adopted on 8/12/97.
Amended 7/19/200-1