Troy Soccer…
WHEN ORDINARY SOCCER WILL NOT DO…
Updated 6-13-10
Troy Youth Soccer League
(248) 524-0170
(248) 524-0275 Fax
E-mail: TYSL@SBCGlobal.net
Website: http://www.tysl.org
Updated 6-13-10
Troy Youth Soccer League
(248) 524-0170
(248) 524-0275 Fax
E-mail: TYSL@SBCGlobal.net
Website: http://www.tysl.org
Welcome
to the
Welcome to the Troy Youth Soccer League and to the world of soccer,
a universal sport. People in every country
of the world play it. You and your child are joining over 1,200,000 youth
soccer players in the USYS (United States Youth Soccer). Go anywhere in
the world and you will find someone playing soccer. You can become a part of
the local action.
Becoming involved in a new activity can be confusing. At the request of parents and coaches, TYSL
has put together this brief explanation of the game which is designed to assist
new players and their families with the transition from the
Yours in Soccer,
The TYSL Board of Directors
"In a 90 minute soccer game, a player will run anywhere from 150
to 200 sprints. In that same 90 minutes, he/she will run four to six
miles. He/she will also tackle opponents an average of 45 times and
will have to make more than 200 decisions. During those 90 minutes of
play, he/she will be standing still for only about 50 seconds. All the
time he/she will be having fun. I challenge you to find another PT
program that can do all that."
Lt. Col. (Ret.) Bill Charlton, former
Troy Youth Soccer League Player Handbook
Soccer: the Sport ............................................................ 4
Playing the game
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Know Your Rules ........................................................... 7
Foul Play ......................................................................... 8
Fair Play Code ................................................................. 8
Guidelines for Soccer Parents ......................................... 9
Parents Code of Conduct ............................................. 10
Guidelines for Soccer Coaches ..................................... 11
Coaches Code of Conduct ........................................... 12
TYSL Operating Rules ................................................... 13
TYSL Uniform Policy
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What Registration Fees Provide ..................................... 21
Coaching Licenses .......................................................... 21
Referee and Assistant Referee Clinics ........................... 21
Are You Moving? .......................................................... 22
Refund Policy ................................................................ 22
League Registration And Team Formation .................... 22
Troy Soccer Club Teams ................................................ 23
Ability League ................................................................ 23
TYSL Answers Your Questions .................................... 24
TYSL Board of Directors
.............................................. 25
What Is A Good Reason
To Call The TYSL Office? .... 25
Field Map ..................................................................... Back Cover
Enjoy! Learn and have FUN!!!
SOCCER: THE SPORT – The purpose is to score goals.
How: Two teams face each other and try to put the ball into their opponent's net.
Where: The game is played on a level field
similar to a football field, with goals at each end.
Below are the specific dimensions for a
regulation-size 11 vs. 11 soccer field:
TYSL
field dimensions and markings are as follows.
Soccer is a simple sport. Little
special equipment is needed. A ball and open space to play are the only
essentials. Soccer shoes with molded
rubber cleats or turf shoes and protective shin guards are required in the Troy
Youth Soccer League, both at practices and games. Additionally, the official TYSL uniform is
required for all game participation.
The Team
Each team is comprised of:
Goalkeeper: (Goalie or Keeper) He/she is unique in that
this player may use his/her hands to defend the goal area and to stop the other
team from scoring.
Defenders: Their primary role is to close down the space
and the attack of the opposing team. Their secondary role is to take the
ball away and start the attack in their team's favor.
Midfielders: (Half-backs): Play the most complete game in that
they must be offensive and defensive players at all times. The
midfield (middle ground) is where most attacks begin.
Forwards: They finish (score) in the attack. They must
be willing to come back and aid at midfield to start an attack.
All players must develop offensive
and defensive skills and every player has the potential to be a scorer.
There is no such thing as a fixed space or position in soccer. Players
may interchange positions according to the flow of the game.
An official's role is to enforce the Laws of
the Game.
Referee
(1) Certified
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Responsible for acting as timekeeper |
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Keeping record of the game |
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Enforcing laws of the game |
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Stopping, restarting game |
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Cautioning or banishing offenders |
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Ending the game |
Assistant
Referees (2) Certified
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Responsible for indicating the ball is out
of play and which team has the throw-in. |
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Assist referee as requested to enforce the
laws of the game. |
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Raising their flags to indicate any
infringement. |
Referees are paid by the Troy
Youth Soccer League to officiate. They have all received many hours of
training and testing to earn their certifications, retesting every year, and
they, not coaches or parents, are in charge of the game.
Please note that many of the
laws of soccer begin with the phrase "in the opinion of the
referee...” and he or she calls the game according to his/her opinion of
what is occurring on the field.
Two teams face each other on a field of play
that is equally divided. In standard play, the time is divided into
two equal halves.
A player and team control a ball by using six
basic skills: Kicking, heading, thigh trap, chest trap, passing and dribbling.
Kickoff: Officially begins the game, or each half, also
restarts a game after either team scores a goal. A coin toss decides who kicks
off the first half of the game and who defends which goal. The ball
must roll forward to start the game.
In Play: The action is continuous until a goal is
scored, an infraction (foul) occurs, the ball goes out of bounds or an injury.
To restart play:
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A throw-in is awarded to
the team who did not touch the ball last before it goes out of bounds on the
long sides of the field. |
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A goal kick is awarded to
the defense if the opposing team's offense touched the ball last before it
goes out of bounds on the goal boundaries. |
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A corner kick is awarded
when the defense touches the ball last before it goes out of bounds on their
goal boundaries. |
Infractions: When a foul occurs the referee will stop the
play and award the ball to the team that did not commit the foul.
The referee will end a game
when an eight (8)-goal difference in game score occurs.
Corner Kick: The ball must be inside or on the corner arc
before a corner kick is taken. All
opponents must be at least 10 yards from the ball when a corner kick is
taken. A flag is placed at each corner
of the field. It must be at least 5 feet
high and have a non-pointed top.
Goal Kick: The ball is not in play from a goal kick until the
ball has passed outside the penalty area. When a goal kick is being
taken, an attacker may not enter the penalty area until the ball has passed
outside the penalty area
Penalty Kick: If a defender moves into the penalty area
before the ball is kicked and a goal is not scored, the penalty kick is taken
again and the player is cautioned. If an
attacker moves into the penalty area before the ball is kicked and a goal is
not scored, the penalty kick is not taken again and the player is
cautioned. If both a defender and an
attacker enter the penalty area before the ball is kicked, the kick must be
taken again and both players are cautioned.
You cannot play the ball backwards on a penalty kick.
Throw-in: The whole ball must have passed over the touchline
before the ball is out of play for a throw-in.
When a throw-in is taken, the thrower must face the field of play and
part of each foot must be either on the touchline or on the ground outside the
touchline.
Did you know?
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You cannot score a goal directly from a
throw-in. |
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A player should not be penalized if the ball
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Indirect Free Kick: Dangerous play or obstruction is penalized by an
indirect free kick.
Offside: You are in an offside position
if you are nearer your opponent's goal line than the ball, unless you are in
your own half of the field, or you are not nearer the goal line than at least
two opponents. (One may be the goalkeeper).
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You cannot be
offside from a throw-in, goal kick or corner kick.
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You cannot be
offside if you are in your own half of the field.
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A referee need
not penalize you for being in an offside position unless you are interfering
with the play, or an opponent is trying to gain an advantage by being in an
offside position.
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A player, who is
even with the second last opponent, or with the last two opponents, is not in
an offside position.
Ø Assistant Referees are appointed to assist the referee.
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A player is
cautioned if he/she is guilty of showing dissent, persistent fouling, entering,
reentering or leaving the field without permission or unsporting
behavior. A player is sent off if he/she uses foul or abusive language,
is guilty of violent conduct, or continues to break the laws after he/she has
been cautioned.
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A direct free
kick is awarded against a player who trips, kicks or jumps at an opponent.
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A direct free
kick is awarded against a player who strikes or attempts to strike, holds or
pushes an opponent. A direct free kick is awarded against a player who
deliberately handles the ball.
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Any penalty foul
(in B & C) against the defending team in the penalty area results in a
penalty kick. The lines are part of the penalty area.
It is not the intent of the referee to blow the whistle for every infraction or foul but only those, which result in an advantage for the team or player at fault.
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Respect
your opponents. |
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Understand
the laws of the game. |
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Learn
to respect the referee's decision without question. |
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Encourage
your teammates. |
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Show
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GUIDELINES FOR SOCCER PARENTS:
The overall purpose is to enjoy the game and the
opportunity to be with your child as he/she learns and participates in the
game. Your positive support and enthusiasm is always an asset to your
child and his/her team.
1.
In competition,
someone always loses. If you win, do it gracefully, not boastfully.
If you lose, do not allow your child to become negative.
2.
Too much
competition, too soon, can slow down a child's progress in skill development. Allow your child to be a child and enjoy the
game without pressure from you to perform.
3.
Make fun and
technical development your first priority.
4.
Be a good
listener. Make your child feel important
and let him/her know he/she is contributing to a team effort.
5.
Avoid material
rewards. Build an attitude of “the
rewards lie in the fun of being able to play.”
6.
Be available to
kick the ball around with your child when you are invited to do so.
7.
It is your and
the coach's responsibility to maintain order on the sideline.
a. If your behavior is loud, rude, or detrimental to the
team, you will be asked to leave.
b. If you choose not to behave, the referee may choose to
end the game, regardless of the time remaining.
c. Please remember your behavior can have a positive or
negative effect on the children as well as the outcome of the game.
8.
Your child's
coach will need all the support and help you can offer.
a.
Please make
yourself available and volunteer all the time you can spare.
b.
Stay and watch
practices and lend your support in a positive manner.
9.
Be prompt in
delivering your child to practice and games in picking him/her up.
10.
Disagreements
with the coach or officials do not belong on the public soccer field.
a.
Questions, input,
and positive suggestions should be voiced to the coach and/or league in an
adult atmosphere.
b.
The youth player
should never be present when any discussion takes place.
11.
Please refer to
official laws of the game and the Troy Youth Soccer League Operating
Rules for the TYSL rules of play, disciplinary rules, guidelines,
etc. Official laws are available through bookstores, libraries and
referee clinics.
Troy Youth Soccer League
(TYSL) &
By submitting my child’s registration to the Troy
Youth Soccer League, Troy Soccer Club, or Ability League, I hereby pledge to
provide positive support, care, and encouragement for my child participating in
youth sports by adhering to this Parents' Code of Conduct:
1. I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating
positive support and by showing respect and courtesy for all players, coaches,
officials and spectators at every game, practice or other TYSL event.
2. I will place the emotional and physical well being of
my child ahead of any personal desire to win.
3. I will never argue with or complain about a referee’s
calls or decisions, even if the referee makes a mistake.
4. I will not criticize officials, direct abuse or
profane language or gestures toward them, or otherwise question or undermine
their authority. I will not intrude onto the field, stand on the sidelines and
yell at or to the coaches, referees, players or opposing fans.
5. I will support a sports environment for my child’s
team that is free of illegal drugs, alcohol, tobacco, profanity, abusive
language and conduct, which could be deemed offensive.
6. I will expect my child to treat other players,
coaches, officials and spectators with respect regardless of race, creed, color,
sex or ability.
7. I will teach my child that doing one’s best is more
important than winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the
outcome of a game or his/her performance.
8. I will leave any sideline coaching to the coach while
attending games and practices.
9. I will remember that the game is for my child and not
for me.
Coaches hold a unique position of responsibility. As
such, they must be positive role models of character and sportsmanship. The
actions of coaches set a standard, high or low, that their players and parents
will inevitably follow.
1.
Coaches are not
to leave players unattended after games and practices, but must make sure each
child is picked up or has a ride.
Coaches may assign or work this out with team parents. NO child is
to be left at the field without adult supervision.
2.
Teams and their
spectators shall take opposite sidelines; home team has choice of sideline.
3.
Minimum playing
time is one-half of each half of the game.
4.
Respect all referees,
young or adult. Never question or argue
with the referee.
5.
If you are not
satisfied with the performance of the referee, please report your concerns to
TYSL.
6.
The coach is
responsible for the conduct of his/her players and spectators.
a.
You, your players
or parents could be ejected from a game for inappropriate behavior.
b.
If inappropriate
behavior continues, the referee may choose to end the game, regardless of time
remaining.
7.
Coaches must have
the official roster for referee review.
a.
Disciplinary action
may result for any coach using players not on his/her official TYSL roster
8.
No coach or
substitute player is to be anywhere except on the sideline between the 18-yard
lines.
9.
Properly
completed and signed score sheets must be submitted by both teams to the
referee for his/her signature at each game.
10.
Each team shall
provide one person to serve as linesperson when no league-assigned linesperson
has been provided.
11.
Calling in the
teams Win/Loss/Tie record to division representative must be done by both teams.
12.
Coach is
responsible to police area and to make sure all debris is properly disposed.
13.
Any infringement
of these rules shall constitute ungentlemanly conduct and is subject to
disciplinary action by the league.
14.
All team
officials (Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Team Manager and Trainer) are
responsible to obtain a risk management card from the state association.
Troy Youth Soccer
League (TYSL) &
By agreeing to coach in the
1. Know and follow the rules of the game.
2. Know and follow the rules and responsibilities in the
Troy Youth Soccer League’s blue Player Handbook, and affiliate Leagues Rules
& Regulations.
3. Obtain a signed TYSL Parents’ Code of Conduct from
each player and forward to TYSL.
4. Set an example of sportsmanship by treating players,
opponents and officials with respect.
5. Be more concerned about the well being of one’s
players than in one’s win-loss record.
6. Be responsible for the conduct of players and parents
during the game.
7. Attend league meetings and follow league rules.
8. Ensure that all players are given the opportunity to
play half of every game at a minimum (TYSL and TSC U12 and under).
9. Ensure that all players are not left unattended following
games or practices.
Conduct Subject to Discipline
Coaches are specifically prohibited from:
1. Using profanity, abusive language, or illicit hand or
body gestures.
2. Negative or haranguing comments towards players during
the game.
3. Taunting, derogatory remarks or gestures toward
opposing players, coaches or officials.
4. Questioning the honesty or capability of referees;
arguing with referees or officials.
5. Playing with ineligible players (full team rosters are
available for review at the TYSL office).
6. Inciting players to commit fouls or injure opposing
players.
7. Entering the field of play without the referee’s
permission.
8. Coaching between the Penalty area (18yd line in most cases)
and the Goal line, or from behind the goal. (Coaching is to be done between the
18-yard lines.)
9. Use of alcohol or tobacco at TYSL functions.
I. RULES OF PLAY
A. All games shall be governed
by the United States Soccer Federation rules, except as hereinafter amended.
B.
Playing time and game ball size:
Grade
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Minimum Playing Time
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Ball Size
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1st to 4th |
(2) 25 minute halves |
13 minutes per half |
#4 |
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5th & 6th |
(2) 30 minute halves |
15 minutes per half |
#4 |
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7th & 8th |
(2) 35 minute halves |
18 minutes per half |
#5 |
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9th to 12th |
(2) 45 minute halves |
23 minutes per half |
#5 |
Referee
will end a game when an eight (8)-goal difference in game score occurs.
C-1. Field Playing Rules – for 8v8 and Up
1. Substitution:
a. The referee must acknowledge
a substitute before entering the field of play.
b. Substitutes must enter from
the mid-field line.
c. There is no limit on the
number of substitutions.
d. Substitutions can be made
only at these times:
1) After a goal is scored.
2) Goal kick by either team.
3) Throw-in by team in possession (substitution can be made by both
teams if team in possession elects to substitute).
4) Limited substitution by either team when play stops for an injury.
5) At half time.
e. Any time a goalie is
changed, the referee must be notified.
2.
Goal Kicks
a. All 8v8 age groups and up
will take goal kicks from within the goalie box (6 yard line).
b. When a goal kick
is being taken, an attacker may not enter the penalty area until the ball has
passed outside the penalty area.
3.
Corner Kicks
a. All age groups 8v8 and up
will take corner kicks from the designated corner of the playing
field.
4.
Free Kicks
a. For 8v8 age groups and up,
all free kicks taken by the defending team occurring within the penalty area
shall be taken from the penalty area line; the offensive team must be 8 yards
from the ball.
b. All other age groups shall
follow FIFA Rules (Law #8).
5.
Keeper (Goalie) Punts
a. For 8v8 age groups and up,
after keeper makes a save, the keeper has 6 seconds to punt or throw the ball
from anywhere in the penalty area.
1. Players must retreat 10
yards on keeper punts.
2. Keeper cannot go beyond the
penalty area line with the ball in his/her hands.
6.
Keeper-Player Rules
a. Obstructing or charging the
keeper is not permitted.
b. Goalkeepers must wear colors
which distinguish them from the other players and referees.
7.
Drop Balls
a. For all 8v8 age groups and up,
drop balls for incidents that happen within the penalty area should be taken on
the penalty area line closest to the spot.
8.
Injury
a. When a player is injured so
that he/she cannot continue play, the play shall not be stopped until the
injured player's team has secured possession of the ball; if the player's team
is in possession of the ball at the time of the injury, play shall be stopped
immediately, unless his/her team is in a scoring position. In the case
where, in the opinion of the referee, a player has sustained a serious injury,
the referee should stop the play immediately.
C-2. Field Playing Rules – MODIFICATIONS for 5v5
and 6v6
4. When the ball crosses a sideline, the game is restarted with a kick-in for 5v5 and with a throw-in for 6v6.
5. The goalkeeper cannot punt or drop kick the ball over half-way on the fly. For 5v5, the goalkeeper also cannot THROW the ball over half-way on the fly, but for 6v6 this is allowed. The restart for an infringement is a kick-in, at the nearest intersection of halfway line and sideline.
6. All players must be eight (8) yards from all restarts.
7. All free kicks (excluding kick-off and corner kicks) are indirect. No penalty kicks except for break-away fouls that stop a goal-scoring opportunity. Updated 6-13-10
D. Home Team
Responsibilities
1. Bring nets and corner flags to the field if first game of the day and return to designated storage box if last game of the day.
2. Put up nets at one end of the field and take down if necessary.
3. Home team wears red jersey.
4. Provide a game ball that is properly inflated.
E. Visiting
Team Responsibilities
1. Must help put up and take down nets and corner flags at one end of the field.
2. Allow the home team to select their sideline.
3. Visiting team wears blue jersey.
F. Players
Responsibilities
G. Forfeitures
H. Abandonment
of Game
a. The request must be filed by the home team coach, using the specified form posted on TYSL website, and submitted to the Scheduling Director. The Scheduling Director will respond as soon as possible. If a game is rescheduled, both coaches will be notified.
b. No changes are allowed to the request once it has been filed.
c. Both coaches will receive a final decision from the league.
J. Trophies
K. Procedures for determining division standings
1. Number of points (win = 2, tie = 1, loss = 0).
2. Most wins.
3. Records against each other.
4. Goals against.
5. Toss of a coin.
II. DISCIPLINARY RULES
A. Only the Board of Directors may suspend a player, coach, assistant coach, manager, parent or spectator from further participation in the league for words or actions deemed detrimental to the league or its activities.
1. Persons guilty of fighting before, during or after games shall receive a minimum of two (2) game suspensions and possibly brought before the Board of Directors for disciplinary action.
2. Persons guilty of using profanity by word or action, or spitting, or threatening gestures against players, coaches, spectators, referees or any league official shall receive a minimum of one (1) game suspension.
3. Persons guilty of pushing or striking any person shall be suspended from league activities and brought before the Board of Directors for disciplinary action.
B. Anyone may request disciplinary action of a person from league activities by sending a letter to the league president stating the specific reason why the person should be disciplined.
1. Upon receipt of a request for disciplinary action, but no later than the next scheduled board meeting, the President shall call a board meeting to decide on a course of action.
2. Should the letter request the disciplinary action of a member or members of the Board of Directors, the member (s) shall lose the right to vote on the Board of Directors until the matter of the member's suspension is settled.
C. The President shall have the authority to suspend any person from league activities until a meeting of the Board of Directors. The suspension by the President shall not exceed thirty (30) days in length.
D. Any person suspended by the league shall immediately return all league property and/or records.
E. Yellow Cards
1. Any person receiving a yellow card will be noted in the league records.
2. Three (3) yellow cards received during a season will be reviewed by the Board of Directors.
F. Red Cards
1. One (1) red card - next league game suspension.
2. Two (2) red cards - review by the Board of Directors.
G. If persons receiving red cards or suspension
as above do not leave the field of play and continue to harass the referee, the
game shall be abandoned and the final outcome will be determined by the
Commissioner for the approval by the Board of Directors.
III. REFEREES
A. All
games under the jurisdiction of this league shall be refereed by properly registered
referees approved by the TYSL Board of Directors and the Troy Soccer Referees
Association (TSRA).
B. Substitution of game referee:
1. If the game referee fails to show - attempt to obtain a properly registered referee at game site, and contact the TYSL office to inform them of the DATE, TIME, and FIELD.
2. In the event that a properly registered referee is not available - a third party may be asked to referee with the concurrence of both coaches and the game shall be official.
3. Should the game referee become incapacitated during the progress of a game from any cause that would prevent him/her from continuing the game, follow procedures listed above.
C. Referee Equipment
1. Official uniform with official emblem.
2. Whistle.
3. Watch.
4. Referee flags.
D. The
game referee shall be the sole judge on the field of play and his/her decision
shall be final. No protests based on referee judgment calls shall be
allowed.
E. Hazardous Playing Conditions
1. A game will automatically be cancelled when
there is a tornado warning, or a thunderstorm warning at game
time in
2. The referee, at the field of play, shall determine if a game is not to be played if the following conditions exist:
a. Thunder and lightning.
b. Severe wind conditions.
c. Extreme heat and/or humidity.
d. Icy field conditions.
e. Heavy rain showers.
f. Extremely wet, slippery, muddy or dangerous fields.
g. Tornado watch.
h. If excessive damage to the fields may result.
F. Referee fees and league assigned Assistant
Referee fees
1. Fees shall be set by the TYSL Board of Directors and approved by the Troy Soccer Referees Association.
IV. AMENDMENTS
A. Any member desiring to make an amendment to these operating rules shall submit his/her proposal in writing to the Board of Directors.
B. After review by the Board of Directors, the amendment will be presented to the league membership at the next regularly scheduled league meeting.
C. Discussion and voting on the proposed amendment will take place at the next regularly scheduled league meeting.
D. The amendment will either pass or fail by a
simple majority vote of the eligible voting members present - one vote per
person, maximum of two (2) votes per team, by official ballot.
V. MISCELLANEOUS
A. If occasions arise that are not fully covered by these rules, the Board of Directors has absolute power to decide such cases.
B. In case of dispute between teams, players
and/or officials, legal proceedings cannot be taken without the consent of the
league.
VI. GUIDELINES
A. The Troy Youth Soccer League, Inc., was formed to provide intra-city play for youngsters and extra recreation for school age youth; therefore, devoting time to the league by the coaches and parents is very much appreciated, needed, and encouraged.
B. All representatives of the league should keep in mind that youth soccer is a service to the community. It can only prosper if we keep the welfare of the boys and girls in mind first.
C. A coach is expected to teach the boys and girls the rules and regulations of soccer and good sportsmanship. Swearing is strictly not allowed. Fair discipline is important to a growing boy or girl. Disputes on the field are to be discouraged.
D. Coaches should stress that ungentlemanly/unladylike conduct will not be tolerated.
E. Never belittle a boy or girl for not being a good player. He/she will lose confidence in himself/herself if they are not able to compete with the rest of the boys/girls on the team.
F. Leading a team to victory should not be foremost in the mind of a coach if it is done in such a manner that denies any boy/girl the right to play. This league will not sanction this type of conduct.
G. All persons should restrain themselves from
drinking alcoholic beverages while being responsible for boys/girls during
coaching hours or league games. Remember, no alcoholic beverages are allowed at
the field per City of
H. A referee is a vital person to the league, therefore, should be treated with respect. He/she whistles a better game if he/she is not under pressure. Honor his/her decision and teach your team to do likewise. Harassment by players, coaches and spectators is strongly discouraged. Verbal abuse of referees will not be tolerated.
I. If parents offer their help, accept it and make use of it. Encourage your parent's participation.
J. Coaches establish rules governing practice and individual team policy, but not to conflict with league rules.
K. All coaches and managers must be at least 18 years of age.
L. All teams shall send at least one (1) representative to the membership meetings.
M. Coaches are not to leave players unattended after games and practices, but must make sure each child is picked up or has a ride. Coaches may assign or work this out with team parents. No child is to be left at a field by himself/herself.
N. It is the coaches’ responsibility to police area and to make sure all debris is properly disposed of.
O. Teams and their spectators are to park only in the designated area.
P. Every coach is responsible for the action of his/her players and spectators, and is required to take all precautions to prevent spectators and players from threatening or assaulting referees or each other, during or after conclusion of the game.
The Troy Youth Soccer League
sells uniforms consisting of, 1 red and 1 blue shirt (required – red for home,
blue for away games), 1 pair of shorts, and a pair of white socks. Cleats and shin guards are mandatory and are
also purchased by players. It is highly
recommended that each player has a soccer ball (Size-4 for Under-12 and
younger, Size-5 for Under-13 and older).
Players in all age groups will be required to have their shirts tucked
in and socks pulled up over their shin guards at all times during the game.
Referees will enforce this rule for all age groups.
THE REGISTRATION FEE COVERS THESE ITEMS AND SERVICES
Balls for teams, goalie bibs,
Michigan State Youth Soccer Assn., United States Youth Soccer Assn., United
States Soccer Federation, and FIFA affiliation, supplementary medical insurance
for players and coaches at games and practices, replacement of nets, corner
flags, publicity, publications, postage, general printing, payment of qualified
referees and linesman, trophies, SoccerFest for U7 players, coaching clinics,
and office equipment.
“G”, “F”, “E”, and “D”
coaching license clinics are put on by the MSYSA. Our Vice President is the representative to
the MSYSA, and will make clinic information available at the TYSL office. An “E” or “D” license is required for some
Troy Soccer Club coaches. “C”, “B”, and
“A” licenses are USSF clinics. These
licenses are progressive and require the preceding level of training.
Referee class information is
available at the TYSL office after the first of the year. If you are interested in eligibility, when,
fees, where, please call the TYSL office (248-524-0170) or look at the website:
http://www.msysareferee.net
ARE YOU MOVING?
If you are moving within the
City of
Grandfather policy: if a player moves out of
It is the policy of the TYSL
to issue refunds of registration fees in the following instances:
Refund application forms are
available at the TYSL office. Approved refunds will be paid less $10
administrative fee. Holdovers are granted at the discretion of the Board of
Directors and must be applied to the next consecutive season only or the
refund will be forfeited.
TYSL REGISTRATION AND TEAM FORMATION
Recreational or “House” Teams: All teams
from U7 (first grade) through U19 (high school), boys, girls and coed, are
formed on the basis of school grade attended and where the player resides and
not on the basis of skill, experience, or ability. Participation is limited to City of
When you first register your
child to play in the TYSL, you were asked to identify exactly where you live on
a map of the City of
1. If it is
necessary for sections to be split to form approximately equal size teams, the
sections will be split by quadrants, but quadrants will not be split. (We do not form teams by school boundaries or
subdivisions, but by sections and quadrants, which are clearly lined on maps of
2. New teams are
formed every summer, during July, based on the players who are registered for
the Fall season.
3. Teams are
formed to play together for the fall and spring seasons, and cease to exist at
the end of the spring season every year.
If a player is assigned to a fall team, which is the teams he/she will
play on during the spring. The only
exceptions are:
a.
Fall team is
disbanded
b.
Fall team is
filled for spring before a returning fall player registers late for spring
season.
4. Late
registrants will be added to newly formed or existing teams on a “space
available” basis.
5. All Players
will be assigned to teams based on their school grade, not upon size, or
physical ability. No exceptions can be
made.
6. New U7 (first
grade) players will be registered in January and will be formed into new teams
to play for the first time the spring season.
New teams will also be formed during July for these groups for the fall
season for the next year.
7. Coaches are
assigned by the Director of Coaching, generally from among team parents who
volunteer to coach. In the absence of
parental volunteers, we may assign former TYSL players (also volunteers) to
these positions. No changes from one
team to the other will be made because of disagreements with volunteer coaches. Your options are “to play” or “not to play.”
8. No team
assignments can be changed for assistant coach participation.
9. Refunds must
be requested before August 1 for the fall season, and before April 1 for the
spring season. The only exceptions for this are medical, moving out of town,
and high school varsity and junior varsity soccer participation.
Troy Soccer Club (TSC)
Premier and Select Teams:
1. Players are
selected through open tryouts for U8 through U19 Boys and Girls for the Troy
Soccer Club teams. The coach selected
for each team by the TYSL Board of Directors chooses players. Coaches are selected based on that coach’s
application/resume, experience, proven ability, and required coaching license.
2. Players sign a
contract to play the full seasonal year for these teams and are not considered
recreational players. Troy Soccer Club
players tryout each year for the right to remain on the teams.
1. For mentally
and physically challenged players throughout southeastern
2. Players are
assigned to teams on basis of physical ability, limitations, size and age. Please contact the TYSL for League
Secretary’s phone number.
To our knowledge, TYSL’s
Ability League is the first soccer league in
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Opposing
parent/coaches and players shake hands after each game
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Participation
awards for ALL – No trophies or awards just to the best team
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Parent/Coaches,
non-playing players, parents and spectators should be there to enjoy and
encourage the activity of the youngsters
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No Alcoholic
beverages will be consumed or allowed near the playing field
TYSL ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS:
Q.
How do we find out what team our child has been assigned to?
A. A coach will contact the
players on his/her team about the second week of April (Spring) or second week
of August (Fall). If you have not
received a call by the middle of April or August, we will be able to give you
the coach’s name and phone if you call the TYSL office.
Q.
Who are the coaches?
A. Your coach is a volunteer
who is typically the parent of another player on your team. TYSL called to locate these coaches as soon
as teams were formed. If there are not
enough volunteers, a letter explaining the situation is sent to all team
parents. If asked about coaching, talk
to us about it. TYSL provides coaching
support and clinics for new coaches.
Additionally, an experienced ex-coach or an older player can help you
learn the ropes. Call the Director of
Coaching to inquire about volunteering and assistance.
Q.
Where does our team practice and when?
A. Your coach will decide
where and what time for practice.
Generally coaches chose a park or school grounds in your team area, or
at a team member’s home with a large yard.
ALL TEAMS CANNOT PRACTICE ON PLAYING FIELDS. Most coaches have full time jobs, so
practices are usually after
Q. When and where are our
games?
A. Play begins and ends when
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Spring: Games
will typically begin in late-April or early-May. Final games are typically finished by
mid-June.
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Fall: Games begin after Labor Day and end the first
weekend in November.
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Games are played
on Saturdays, Sunday afternoons, weekday evenings.
Your coach will prepare a
game schedule from the TYSL master schedule to be handed out. The games are on different fields on the TYSL
field map. Some fields are larger than
other, and teams are assigned to the appropriate size of fields for their age
group.
Q.
What about uniforms, etc.?
A. Uniforms (1 pair of
shorts, 2 jerseys and a pair of socks) will need to be purchased by all
players. Soccer shoes and shin guards
are required at all practices and games (available at local soccer, sporting
goods, and shoe stores). Each player
should have his or her own ball for practice (size #4 for players under 12).
Q. Who are the TYSL Board of Directors and what are the responsibilities?
A.
TYSL Board members are volunteers, parents and coaches. Troy Youth Soccer League is a registered
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Q.
How can you contact TYSL if you have questions that we have not answered here?
A. TYSL can be reached by the
following methods:
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Check our web
site at http://www.tysl.org/
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Send an e-mail to
TYSL@sbcglobal.net
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You may leave a
message at (248) 524-0170 and someone will return your call.
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To find out if
your child is registered and has been assigned to a team if other children in your
neighborhood have already heard from their coach. We can easily get your team name, coach’s
name, and phone number for you.
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To withdraw a
player or to request a refund application.
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To inquire how
you can volunteer to work with TYSL, to run for a board position, to volunteer
to coach, or to become a referee or linesman.
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To inquire about
times and dates of Troy Soccer Club tryouts, and who is eligible.
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To report your
change of address or phone number, guardian status or correct our data entry
errors.
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To inquire about
purchasing your child a new uniform if you bleached it, lost it, or you have a
fast-growing child etc.
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To report if a
referee does not show up for your game!
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Have the date,
time, field, and your team name. Report
this information on the TYSL voice mail (248) 524-0170, or by e-mail TYSL@sbcglobal.net. A pattern of absences will affect continued
assignment to TYSL games.
Q.
What things can TYSL not assist you with?
A. The following are examples
of items TYSL cannot help you with:
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We cannot change
teams
1. Because you or your child does not get along with the
coach or other players.
2. Because your child’s best friend is on another team.
3. Because it is to far too drive for practices.
4. Because he/she is bigger, smaller, or in a different
grade or school than the other kids on the team.
5. Because the team is not the same as last spring or
what you expected it to be.
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Players will only
be moved at the discretion of the board in order to arrange for a parent to
coach a team.
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We cannot tell
you when practices or games are. Please
ask your coach.
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We cannot
guarantee placement with the same coach each season even though players
register through the coach.
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We are not medical
advisors, social workers, child psychologists, but simply volunteers elected by
your coaches to do these jobs.
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We will not do
for you something that we are not prepared to do for every person, parent and
player in the league. If you have questions concerning policy, which are not
stated here, please address your inquiry to the TYSL Registration Director.
You may call the TYSL Office
(248-524-0170) anytime, day or night,
and leave a message on our voice mail, stating clearly your name, phone number
and briefly the nature of the call, and we will try to return your call within
two days.
Office hours are limited and
are always posted on the door, on the website www.tysl.org
and on our voice mail message.
If you wish to file a
complaint, fully detail your problem and sign it. It will be referred to the appropriate board
member for action. Please write to:
Troy
Youth Soccer League –
ATTN:
TYSL Board Member (if needed)
1977
E. Wattles, Suite H
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