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SYSA CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS 2002

1. The name of this association shall be the Smithfield Youth Soccer Association, Inc. The terms "SYSA" and "ASSOCIATION" as used in this Constitution and By-Law document shall refer to the Smithfield Youth Soccer Association, Inc.

1. Its Board of Directors shall approve the representative colors of SYSA.

1. SYSA may be a member of Soccer Rhode Island (SRI), the Rhode Island Youth Soccer Association (RIYSA), and/or any other state soccer organization that is properly affiliated with the United States Youth Soccer Association (USYSA) and/or the United States Soccer Federation (USSF), and duly recognized by such national organizations as the designated “State Association” for the State of Rhode Island.

2. The USSF, USYSA and the governing State Association articles of incorporation, bylaws, policies and procedures, and requirements shall take precedence over and supersede, in descending order of applicability, the governing documents and decisions of SYSA and its members to the extent applicable under state law, and the SYSA and its members will abide by those articles, bylaws, policies and procedures, and requirements.

3. SYSA shall not join any organization or other entity that has requirements that conflict with articles, bylaws, policies and procedures, and requirements of the USSF, USYSA and/or the governing State Association.

4. SYSA and its members shall abide by the State Association, USYSA, and USSF articles, bylaws, policies and requirements on interplay. In this regard, SYSA shall register all players, coaches, teams, and administrators participating in any and all activities of SYSA in accordance with the regulated registration requirements set forth by the governing State Association, USYSA and USSF

1. Membership in SYSA shall be open to all youth level soccer players and adult coaches, trainers, managers, administrators, officials, directors and other individuals not subject to suspension by the USSF, USYSA, the governing State Association and/or other locally affiliated organizations or members of the State Association. All participants in SYSA shall not have any relationship with an outside organization if in conflict with USSF, USYSA and/or the State Association regulations regarding contact with such unaffiliated groups.

A) Recreation/Developmental Program
B) Competitive Travel Program
C) Referee Training Program

A) The General Member must be properly registered and have paid the association's annual membership dues for the current seasonal year.
B) The Member must have attended a minimum of three (3) SYSA general membership meetings during the previous twelve (12) month period.

1. SYSA shall be governed by its Constitution and By-Laws and Rules and Regulations, which shall be administered by the SYSA Board of Directors. All meetings shall be conducted in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order, latest edition.

A) The calendar year of SYSA shall be from January 1st to December 31st.
B) The fiscal year of SYSA shall be from July 1st of the current year to June 30th of the following year or as mandated by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
C) The fiscal year shall apply to all components of SYSA unless otherwise noted within the Constitution and By-Laws.
D) The period for individual membership and player registrations to SYSA shall be consistent with the seasonal year as defined by the governing State Association and, as such, the period from September 1st of the current year to August 31st of the following year.

 

The authority of SYSA shall be vested in the Board of Directors.

1. The following Officers shall serve on the SYSA Board of Directors and shall be elected by the General Membership of SYSA at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in separate balloting by a majority of the votes cast: President, Vice-President of Recreation, Vice-President of Competitive, General Secretary, Membership Secretary, Registrar and Treasurer. They shall take office immediately following their election and shall serve for one year or until the next Annual General Meeting. The Board of Directors will fill any vacancies occurring during the course of the year in the above positions for the remainder of the term.

2. The coaches of each recreational division after the player registration and the team selection process has been completed will elect Division Moderators. These individuals shall serve in this capacity until the next Division Moderator is elected the following year. If a vacancy occurs during the year, the President may appoint a Division Moderator for that division for the balance of the term.

3. The President with the approval of the other elected Officers of SYSA, shall appoint as deemed necessary the following positions as members of the SYSA Board of Directors: Director of Referees, Director of Coaching, Equipment Coordinator, Fields Coordinator, Safety Coordinator, Sponsor Coordinator, Concession Coordinator, Publicity Coordinator, Fund Raiser Coordinator, Under-16 Division Coordinator, Tyke Under-6 Division Coordinator and State League Representative(s). These appointed members of the Board serve at the pleasure of the elected Officers.

4. The following individuals are automatically assigned and shall serve as members of the SYSA Board: Past-President (Outgoing), Director of Recreation for the Town of Smithfield, Rhode Island.

5. Each member shall have one vote.

6. A quorum for a Board of Directors meeting shall require the attendance of (nine (9) members.

7. Any Board member missing five or more SYSA Board meetings within the same general membership year shall be removed form the Board after the fifth absence. There will be no reinstatement during that same year.

8. The Board of Directors shall enforce the rules of the State and National Associations in which SYSA is a member. SYSA shall be responsible for all applicable regular fees associated with any such affiliation or membership.

9. The Board of Directors shall have the power to ratify, review, alter, or reject any proposal made by any member of this Association. The Board of Directors will settle disputes between two (2) or more members of SYSA. Their decision shall be considered final.

ARTICLE 8 - OFFICERS:  

  1. PRESIDENT:

The President shall be responsible for and shall coordinate all operational aspects of SYSA in conjunction with the Vice-President of Recreation and the Vice-President of Competitive. He/she shall sign team rosters, travel papers and player releases, both temporary and permanent, on behalf of SYSA including those associated with the CSD as required by the governing State Association. The President shall preside at all SYSA meetings, shall be a member of the SYSA Competitive Soccer Division Committee, preside over all SYSA disciplinary hearings, and serve as a State League Representative (Delegate). He/she shall appoint all committees and shall be an ex-officio member of each. The President will also perform the duties of the Treasurer when the Treasurer is not available.

  2. VICE-PRESIDENT OF RECREATION:

The Vice President of Recreation shall perform the duties of the President in his/her absence. He/she shall also be responsible for and coordinate all operational aspects of the recreational activities of SYSA other than those assigned to the President, Registrar, and Treasurer. These responsibilities shall include, but may not be limited to, coordinating and monitoring, coaching assignments for each age group and division, overseeing the team selection process, scheduling game times and fields, establishing and posting Team/Division standings, and to serve as the chairperson for any Appeals Panel in accordance with Article 10 of these By-Laws. He/she shall also be responsible for the annual fall league "Smithfield Cup" in-house tournament, as well as the annual Awards Day and Banquet activities to be held after the conclusion of the recreation soccer season.

  3. VICE-PRESIDENT OF COMPETITIVE:

The Vice-President of Competitive shall perform the duties of the President in the absence of the President and Vice-President of Recreation. He/she shall be responsible for and coordinate all operational aspects of the SYSA Competitive Soccer Division (SYSA/CSD). He/she shall preside over all CSD committee meetings and shall be responsible for making monthly oral and, if requested by the SYSA Board, written reports on the operation of the competitive division to the SYSA Board of Directors. He/she shall prepare and submit a written report to the SYSA Board of Directors at the end of the winter and spring competitive seasons. He/she is also authorized to sign CSD team rosters, travel papers and player temporary releases on behalf of SYSA and shall serve as a State League Representative (Delegate). The Vice-President of Competitive will also be responsible for obtaining all necessary permits for the use of town facilities for CSD practices and games.

  4. SECRETARY:

The Secretary shall be responsible for all correspondence of SYSA and for a period of at least seven years shall keep the minutes of all board meetings, general meetings and special meetings and shall maintain a record of all resolutions approved by the Board and/or the General Membership. He/She shall also be the "Registered Agent" for service. He/she shall be responsible for the upkeep of the Incorporation papers of SYSA.

  5. TREASURER:

The Treasurer shall monitor, maintain and otherwise keep all accounts of banking and those monies received and disbursed by SYSA, and he/she shall prepare and submit written monthly reports to the SYSA Board of Directors as to the SYSA's financial status. He/she shall coordinate the preparation of the annual financial statement, budget and tax return. The Treasurer shall pay the referee fees weekly. The Treasurer shall sign all checks under an amount to be determined by the Board of Directors. Any individual checks and/or banking withdrawals that exceed the maximum amount established and so authorized by the Board of Directors, must be co-signed by the Treasurer and the President. In the absence of either one, than the others authorized to sign, in descending order shall be the: Vice-President of Recreation: the Vice-President of Competitive. The CSD Treasurer shall report to the SYSA Treasurer and submit written monthly reports of all CSD accounts, which shall be attached as a supplement to the SYSA Treasurer's report to the Board of Directors. The Treasurer shall keep records for a period of seven years or as required by the Federal or State IRS. The SYSA Treasurer shall arrange for either an annual in-house or certified audit annually as deemed necessary and directed by the Board.

  6. REGISTRAR:

The Registrar shall be responsible for the accurate registration of all SYSA players and the preparation, distribution and maintenance of all SYSA team rosters, including the Competitive Soccer Division of SYSA prior to those rosters being submitted to the governing State association. The team selection process and meetings for the Recreation Divisions of SYSA shall be the responsibility of the Registrar. The Registrar shall serve as a member of the CSD Committee. The Registrar shall keep original records for a period of seven (7) years.

  7. MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY:

The Membership Secretary shall promote and maintain adult membership lists for the SYSA membership year. The Membership Secretary shall serve as a member of the CSD Committee and shall perform the same functions when applicable for CSD. He/she will be responsible for the collection of the individual annual membership fees as established by the Board of Directors. He/she shall provide each paid member with a validated SYSA membership card for each membership year. He/she will be responsible for the verification of membership in the event of any dispute. He/she shall maintain a valid seniority list of all members, coaches and assistant coaches. He/she shall also maintain a listing of all members attending the regularly scheduled Board meetings, general meetings and other membership functions of SYSA and CSD. These attendance sheets will determine who the members are in "GOOD STANDING". He/she shall be responsible for coordinating the "Code of Conduct" and "Risk Management Programs" for all SYSA coaches, assistant coaches, Board and Committee members, and any other adult volunteer serving SYSA.

  8. DIRECTOR OF REFEREES:

The Director of Referees shall be responsible for the selection, training, and assignment of referees for the Fall Recreational Season and, in accordance with CSD procedures and in conjunction with the CSD Referee Coordinator, shall perform the same functions when applicable for each competitive season.

  9. DIRECTOR OF COACHING:

The Director of Coaching shall be responsible for the training and licensing program of all coaches for the recreational program and, in accordance with CSD policies, perform the same functions when applicable and requested for each competitive season. He/she, in conjunction with the President, Vice President of Recreation, the Membership Secretary, and the Registrar, shall select head coaches in accordance with the procedures outlined in the Rules and Regulations. He/she shall also insure that all coaches and assistant coaches are properly registered with SYSA. He/she shall monitor the effectiveness and conduct of the coaches and assistant coaches, and report to the Board of Directors accordingly.

  10. DIVISION MODERATORS:

The coaches of their respective divisions shall elect a Division Moderator after player registration and the team selections. If a vacancy occurs during the fall recreational season, the President may appoint a Moderator for that division for the balance of the term. Moderators shall serve for a period of one (1) year beginning July 1st of the current year to June 30th of the following year. Each Division Moderator shall be responsible for coordinating supplies and practice fields for their division, facilitating communications and distribution of correspondence between the Board and division coaches, coordinating concession stand responsibilities assigned to the division, the collecting and reporting of weekly game scores, and any other activity required by the President, Vice President of Recreation, and/or the Board. Moderators are expected to attend all SYSA Board meetings.

  11. STATE LEAGUE REPRESENTATIVES:

The President of SYSA and the Vice-President of Competitive shall serve as the SYSA State League Representatives (Delegates) to the governing State Association. If SYSA, in accordance with the rules of the sanctioning organization, is permitted additional delegates, such additional delegates shall be nominated by the President and approved by the SYSA Board of Directors.

The President may create committee(s) and/or assign functions to specific individuals. Non-Board members assigned such functions or assigned to such committees shall not thereby become Board members, but may attend Board meetings as requested and deemed necessary by the President for the operational benefit of SYSA.

1. All game related protests for the recreation season shall be submitted in writing by the coach of the protesting team to the Division Moderator who shall have initial jurisdiction over the matter. The Division Moderator shall give a copy of the protest to the opposing coach, who shall have the opportunity to respond in writing, the Vice-President of Recreation and the President. All protests shall be lodged within three (3) days of the action being protested. The Moderator's decision shall be submitted, in writing, to both coaches involved, the Vice President of Recreation and the President within three (3) days of the receipt of the protest. The Vice President of Recreation shall keep the President and the Board of Directors apprised of all Protests and Appeals. All appeals of the Moderator's decision shall be submitted in writing within two (2) days of receipt of the Moderator's decision, to the President and Vice President of Recreation. The President will refer the appeal to an Appeals Panel for review and final resolution. The Appeals Panel shall consist of the Moderators representing each division (other than the Moderator involved), the Director of Referees, and the Vice President of Recreation. The Vice President of Recreation shall serve as the chairperson of the Appeals Panel. If the Vice-President serves as a coach in the involved protest or is a named party in the protest, the President shall serve as a chairperson replacement for the Vice President. Five (5) members of the Appeals Panel shall constitute a quorum. The Appeals Panel, in its sole discretion, may decide the matter solely on the written documentation already submitted, may request additional information, and/or conduct an Appeals Hearing as deemed appropriate. The Appeals Panel shall issue a written decision to involved parties and the Board within five (5) days of receipt of the protest or, if an Appeals Hearing is deemed necessary, within five (5) days of the close of such hearing. The Vice President of Recreation, as the chairperson of the Appeals Panel, shall keep the Board apprised of all decisions issued by the Panel. The decision of a majority of the Appeals Panel present at the Appeals meeting, or if conducted the hearing, shall be the decision of the Board and, as such, be considered final (Refer to Rules and Regulations, "Game Protest").

1. Any modifications effecting the Constitution and By-Laws of SYSA must be carried by a 2/3 vote of the members in "GOOD STANDING" attending the Annual By-Laws Meeting which shall be held in December or a duly called Special Meeting.

1. The President, with the approval of the Board of Directors, shall appoint an Election Chairperson to oversee the election of the general officers. The Election Chairperson shall not be a candidate for any elected office unless the membership eligible to vote shall waive such requirement. At the general membership meeting in December, the Election Chairperson shall open nominations for each of the general officers to be elected that year. Nominations for each of the general officers shall be recorded. Nominations for Officers will be closed at the conclusion of the meeting, unless by vote of the membership present, such closure is waived and the period of entertaining nominations is extended to a specified future date. Candidates for each office will be listed by office and in writing and made available to the members in good standing prior to the elections at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in January. Only members in "GOOD STANDING" may vote. Any member in " GOOD STANDING " who is unable to attend the Annual General Meeting in January may cast an absentee ballot for a candidate for each office nominated in December. The Election Chairperson shall collect said ballots and verify with the Membership Secretary the members' eligibility to vote. Absentee ballots must be submitted sealed in accordance with the provisions specified under Article 5. The Election Chairperson will conduct the voting and supervise the counting of the votes for each candidate for office at the Annual General Meeting.

Revised:

          SYSA By-Law Meetings

Adopted:

          SYSA AGM

          January 9, 2003

RULES AND REGULATIONS 2003

    1. A player's age on August 1st of the seasonal year determines his/her age group.

    2. Any Smithfield resident shall be eligible to play recreation soccer in the appropriate age group. Residents of other Rhode Island communities will be allowed to register with SYSA for the SYSA Recreation Program if the community where they reside does not have an established recreation soccer program governed by an association sanctioned by the governing State Association. Further, residents of other Rhode Island communities where there is an established recreation soccer program governed by an association sanctioned by the governing State Association will be allowed to continue to register with SYSA if they and/or their siblings have played continuously with SYSA for previous years. SYSA registered players and their siblings moving out of the Town of Smithfield may continue to play in the SYSA recreation program as long as there are no unbroken years of play. Dual registration will not be allowed. This paragraph shall pertain to registering for recreation play only. Players registering with SYSA for the SYSA Competitive Soccer Division (CSD) shall follow appropriate competitive soccer requirements for registration. In regards to any SYSA/CSD players and their siblings residing in other Rhode Island communities who have played on a SYSA/CSD competitive team during the previous competitive year, such players may register with SYSA for the SYSA Recreation program for the recreation season immediately following their year of competitive play. The Board may also allow, on a first-come, first-serve basis, at the time of general player registration a number of additional out-of-town players not included in the above criteria to register if such action does not violate any rules and/or regulations set forth by the governing State Association. The Board shall annually determine the number of such additional players, if any, which will be allowed to register and play in the SYSA Recreation Program. The Board may require non-Smithfield residents to pay an additional registration fee, such fee to be determined by the Board annually. SYSA, acting by and through its Board of Directors, reserves the right to deny registration to any non-Smithfield applicant despite his/her compliance with the criteria listed above if, in the opinion of the Board, it is in the best interest of SYSA to do so.

    3. The Board of Directors may allow a player to play "DOWN" a division. However that player will not be allowed to participate in post-season State League playoffs.

    4. After the team selections are completed for each recreation division, players shall not be added to any team without the approval of the President in consultation with the Registrar and the Vice President of Recreation. The President may consult with additional persons (i.e., coaches, moderators, etc), as he/she deems necessary. Maintaining overall team and division balance shall be one of the primary criteria for team additions.

    5. SYSA supplied uniform shirts must be worn except by the goalkeeper.

    6. No dangerous clothing, jewelry, etc. may be worn during game.

    7. Siblings will play on the same team in applicable age groups, unless their parents specifically request that they be placed on different teams.

    8. Shin-guards are a mandatory piece of equipment for all SYSA players in all age divisions and must be worn at all games, scrimmages and practices. The referees, at the beginning of each game, will check each player for their shin-guards. Any player not having shin-guards will not be allowed to play. No exceptions will be made. No switching of shin-guards is allowed between players at the quarter breaks. Each player participating must have his or her own pair of shin-guards.

     9. All divisions will be divided into Boys and Girls. Should a girl wish to play in the Boys Under-10 and older Divisions, her parents must submit a letter requesting this change to the SYSA Board of Directors at the time of registration. The only exception to this Rule shall be the Under-6 (Tykes) and Under-16 Divisions, which shall remain divisions of mixed gender.

    1. Registrations will take place in the spring of each year for the following seasonal year. All individuals seeking Youth Membership in an SYSA program must initially submit the required registration form, provide a certificate of birth documenting legal age, provide all requested medical information and complete the corresponding medical and legal liability waivers, provide proof of residence consistent with that residence stated on the above referenced registration form, and pay all related membership and registration fees set forth by SYSA. All membership and/or registration documents for youth participants under the legal age of 18 must be completed and signed by the participant's parent or other legal guardian prior to acceptance by SYSA.

    2. The Board of Directors will determine registration dates and fees annually. The Board, in individual cases for good cause shown, may waive all or a portion of any registration fee.

    3. The SYSA Registrar shall run all team selection and rating meetings according to the procedures approved by the SYSA Board of Directors.

    4. Any player registering for the Fall Recreation season after the predetermined and advertised registration deadline may be subject to a late fee as determined annually by the Board of Directors. A waiting list may be generated and maintained by the Registrar of all eligible players registering late. Team placement however will not be guaranteed for any player registering after the completion of the team selection process for that Division and will only be made upon vacancies that exist or develop on existing teams during the fall season. All teams will be brought up to full complement, if deemed appropriate by the President in consultation with the Registrar and Vice-President of Recreation, one week prior to the first game of the fall recreation season. In doing so, the President shall endeavor to maintain an overall balance of player and team abilities competing in each division. The method for doing this will be decided by the President, Registrar, and Vice-President of Recreation, and may be subject to Board approval.

     5. If a registered player or the parents thereof indicate, prior to the date set for the team selection in a particular division, that he/she will not play the that season, the registration fee shall be refunded upon SYSA receipt of a written request. If the team selection process for a particular division has been completed and a player or the parents thereof indicate that he or she will not play that season, the registration fee will not be refunded unless the player and/or the parents thereof can demonstrate that the decision not to play was for reasons beyond the player's control. In cases such as this the Board shall determine whether the reasons given were in fact beyond the player's control. All registration refunds shall be subject to Board approval and, if granted payable to the parent of the player in question. If any portion of the amount paid at the time of registration previously has been designated and/or allocated for any fundraising effort (i.e., registration raffle, items of purchases, etc.) or paid by SYSA for the required registration with the State Association, the refund shall be adjusted accordingly.

DURATION OF GAME:

    1. In SYSA all games are played under F.I.F.A. rules as published by U.S.S.F. and modified by USYSA and SYSA for youth players. All Under-8 and younger divisions of play shall be non-result orientated.

    2. There will be no overtime periods during regular season games. During playoff or tournament situations, duration of overtime periods shall be in accordance with paragraph (4) as stated below. Overtime periods will not be sudden death.

    3. In the event of playoff or tournament games if there is still a tie after the second overtime period, the game will be determined by a shootout in accordance with F.I.F.A. rules.

    4. All games will begin at their scheduled times. If a team does not have the required minimum of players within five minutes of the scheduled game, or, if overall schedules are delayed, within five (5) minutes of the completion of the prior game, then a forfeit will result with a recorded score of 3-1.

   5. No games may be canceled by coaches without the consent of the Vice-President of Recreation and Moderator and notification to the Director of Referees with a minimum of 48 hours notice. Games canceled without permission will result in a forfeit to the canceling coach's team.

   6. Games canceled due to unforeseen circumstances (serious injury, broken goal posts, etc.) shall resume at the point of the stoppage, not in its entirety. The referee of the canceled game shall determine the score and the amount of time remaining at the time that the game is stopped. The Moderator, in conjunction with the Vice-President of Recreation and the Director of Referees, shall reschedule the remaining portion of the canceled game.

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    2. In the event a team has the required number of players to avoid a game forfeit, however not enough field players to fill the format of play for a particular division, the opposing team will play "down" to an equal number of field players. However in observance of this Rule, no team will play "down" more than two (2) field players, except under the provisions set forth under the "Slaughter Rule" stated above.

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    5. If a parent of an SYSA player or any other spectator receives a "RED" card during a sanctioned SYSA game, the parent or spectator shall be informed by the referee and/or coaches that he/she must leave the immediate playing area and not return for the remainder of the game. If the parent (or a family related spectator) refuses to leave or returns to the playing field before the end of the game, then the child of that parent (or family related spectator) shall be suspended for the remainder of the game in progress and the child's following game. If the "RED" card is issued to a parent (or a family related spectator) after the completion of the game the child will automatically be suspended for the following game of that season. It is further provided that the above penalty is a minimum and, as such, the SYSA Board may at its sole discretion impose additional penalties on the parent (or family related spectator), player, coach and/or team.

   1. If a player is to be disciplined for offenses, such as unsportsman-like conduct, foul language or disruptive behavior, or missing practices without due cause, and is not expected to play 50% of the game, the following people must be notified prior to the start of the game:

(a) The Division Moderator.
(b) The referee(s) by the coach verbally.
(c) The opposing coach by the referee and by the coach imposing the discipline.
(d) Writing the reason on the game card. 2.

    3. Judgement calls by the referee in a game are NOT acceptable grounds for protest.

     2. If a controversy does occur, it should be put in writing and submitted to the Membership Secretary of SYSA and then it will be brought to the attention of the Board of Directors.

    3. The head coaching assignments will be made by the SYSA Board of Directors no later than fifteen (15) days prior to the date set for team selection for individual divisions. Candidates for head coaching positions must submit a written request to the SYSA Vice President of Recreation no later than April 15th of the current year. The request must state the division he/she intends to coach. A candidate for a head coaching position should meet the following criteria:

   (a) Be a paid member of SYSA.
   (b) Be a member in "GOOD STANDING" (i.e. have no out-standing charges for infractions of the SYSA Bylaws or Rules pending before the SYSA Board of Directors, minimum attendance at membership meetings, etc.).
   (c) Participate in some capacity during the previous season, such as being a head coach or assistant coach or serving on a committee, or be scheduled to serve on one for the upcoming season. All coaches shall be expected to provide a reasonable service to SYSA as approved by the SYSA Board. All members of the SYSA Board automatically qualify.
   (d) Seniority will be used as a tiebreaker for the assignment of a head coaching position if more than one applicant for a vacancy meets all other criteria above.

    4. A coach relinquishes his/her team on the date set for the return of the "Letter of Intent". He/she will maintain control of the team for contact purposes only until the following registration.

     4. It is strongly suggested, although not required, that each coach have at least one assistant of the same sex as each player. For example, a male coaching a girl's team should attempt to have a woman as an assistant. A woman coaching a team with both boys and girls should have a male assistant, while a man coaching a team with both boys and girls should have a female assistant coach.

     2. A player's final rating will be determined by a consensus of the coaches and assistant coaches present at the ratings meeting. Each Moderator will chair the ratings meeting for his/her division. The SYSA Registrar will maintain all final ratings for use during the team selection process the following season.

    2. Games that have been started and called off due to foul weather conditions will be replayed in its entirety at a time acceptable to both coaches and SYSA, or on the next available rain date as designated by the Division Moderator and the Director of Referees

    3. Prior to any individual team fundraiser, the SYSA Board of Directors and, as applicable, the CSD committee must be given 10 days advanced written notification by the Coach. Said notification must include the type of fundraiser, the beginning and end dates, the purpose, and any other information that may be required by the SYSA Board of Directors.

    5. All sponsor fees will be due by July 1st of each year.

    2. The SYSA Safety Coordinator shall follow-up on all injuries. Coaches shall notify the Safety Coordinator and Moderator of their Division of any and all injuries.

Revised:

SYSA By-Law Meetings
December 12, 2002

Adopted:

SYSA AGM
January 9, 2003

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