FEDERAL WAY
SOCCER ASSOCIATION
AGM MEETING
MINUTES
April 4, 2007
The Filling Station, Federal Way
The meeting was called to order at 7:15 pm.
President: Perry Woodford Referee Administrator: Judy
Simone – Johnson, Not Present
Vice President: Jammie Hair Webmaster: Sharon Woodford
Secretary: Sandy Bjork, Not Present 2nd VP
of Development: Open Position
Treasurer: Carl Weber Mod
Club Rep: Not Present
Registrar: Diane Jaber, Not Present FWU
Rep: Darlin’ Boudreau
2nd VP of Admin: Heather Hamashima
Fields Director: George Pfeiffer
A quorum was achieved with 6 elected officers and a
representative from one Club.
o Each member listed below shall have one (1)
vote each.
- Member of the FWSA Board of
Directors
- The Coach of Record
- The Assistant Coach of Record
o Proxy votes shall be accredited to one representative
of each team or Board member in lieu of the Board member or Coach of record
attending. Delegates shall be limited to
a maximum of 5 votes per delegate, self (1) plus four (4) proxy votes. All proxy votes must be in writing and signed
by the absent voter.
Officers
Reports (Year End Reports):
President, Perry Woodford:
This has been an amazing year for FWSA. United has contracted Rob Walker as a
Director of Coaching (DoC), the Premier Development
League (PDL) formed, and the club had a good showing at all four State Cups.
The DoC and the PDL have given us great opportunity
to grow players, bring in new staff, challenged our soccer paradigm, and
provided us challenges to integrate and change our ways of working horizontally
and vertically in our organization. The
mod club has changed many of the board members and we see mod and united
working together to build the organization.
I worked on a state committee
looking at recruiting and transfer rules.
I was appointed to be the District 3 representative to the Player
Development League. These duties have
made it harder for me to focus on the needs of our organization.
Sharon and I were afforded
the privilege of attending the 2007 US Youth Soccer National Convention. Attendance has been a desire of mine for many
years. Very informative and a different
perspective of soccer in the US is what I came away with. I also have gained knowledge and insight on
501(C) (3) tax code and fraud.
I started a presidents
meeting with the Mod and United presidents to provide an avenue for direct
communication and find ways to better utilize our resources and build a better
bridge between the clubs and association.
We met twice with the
referees to open dialogue with the intention to better the relationship and
begin working together to solve some common issues. More meetings are planned. The issues we want to work on are developing
more adult referees, rewarding referees, and game scheduling.
For 2007 I will be working
with the association by supporting George in field upgrades and
maintenance. Continuing transition and
integration of the DoC, Mod, United, and referee
programs into a model of player and staff development will keep me busy.
Specific items for 2007
include support bringing Saghalie sand on line as an
artificial turf field. Meet more often
with the referees and club presidents.
Develop consensus and a framework for where we want to go and be
organizationally. Working closely with
the referees to create an environment where all stake holders learn, feel safe,
enjoy, and grow responsibility and confidence.
Vice President, Jammie Hair:
No report.
Secretary, Sandy Bjork:
Not present. No report.
Treasurer, Carl Webber:
Registrar, Diane Jaber:
Not present. No report.
Fields Director, George Pfeiffer:
Webmaster, Sharon Woodford:
2nd VP of Administration, Heather Hamashima:
Referee Administrator, Judy Simone-Johnson:
Not present. No report.
Committee Reports:
None
Unfinished Business:
None
Bylaw Proposals:
The following by-law
proposals were presented.
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Article 3 Control
and Authority
SECTION
3 Membership:
Membership
to Federal Way Soccer Association shall be open to any soccer players, coaches,
trainers, managers, administrators, and officials not subject to suspension
under section 4 of United States Soccer Federation Bylaw 241, and to any
amateur soccer organization in its designated territory; the Federation
articles of incorporation, bylaws, policies, and requirements take precedence
over and supercede the governing documents and decisions of Federal Way Soccer
Association and its members to the extent applicable under Washington State
law; and the Federal Way Soccer Association and its members will abide by the articles
of incorporation, bylaws and requirements of the Federation and of the
Washington State Youth Soccer Association, including on interplay.
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Article 3 Control
and Authority
SECTION
3 Membership:
Membership
to Federal Way Soccer Association shall be open to any soccer players,
parent or legal guardian of a player, coaches, trainers, managers,
administrators, and officials not subject to suspension under section 4 of
United States Soccer Federation Bylaw 241, and to any amateur soccer
organization in its designated territory; the Federation articles of
incorporation, bylaws, policies, and requirements take precedence over and
supercede the governing documents and decisions of Federal Way Soccer
Association and its members to the extent applicable under Washington State
law; and the Federal Way Soccer Association and its members will abide by the
articles of incorporation, bylaws and requirements of the Federation and of the
Washington State Youth Soccer Association, including on interplay
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Article
4 Boundaries and Jurisdiction
Federal
Way United Soccer CLub:
The
boundaries of this club shall coincide and encompass all of Federal Way school
District #210. This club will have custodial responsibility of the youth ages
U-11 through U-19.
With:
Article
4 Boundaries and Jurisdiction
Federal
Way United Soccer CLub:
This club
shall have custodial responsibility for youth ages U-11 through U19 with
boundaries that coincide and encompass all of Federal Way School District #210.
This club may choose to include any private schools that may fall within the
above listed boundaries.
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Article 5
Membership
SECTION
2 Member Organization Teams:
With:
Article 5
Membership
SECTION
2 Member Organization Teams:
SECTION
8 Legal Services:
In any
Disciplinary matter, no player, coach, manager, team assistant, referee, parent
or officer from any member team, club Association or Organization shall engage
the services of any lawyer or Attorney or invoke the aid of the courts until
all avenues of approach of the Disciplinary procedure are exhausted through
regular channels of organized soccer.
With:
SECTION
8 Legal Services:
In any
Disciplinary matter, no player, coach, manager, team assistant, referee, parent
or officer from any member team, club Association or Organization shall engage
the services of any lawyer or Attorney or invoke the aid of the courts until
all avenues of approach of the Disciplinary and mediation procedures are
exhausted through regular channels of organized soccer.
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Article 8
Executive Board
SECTION
1 Executive Board (Elected):
The
Executive Board of this Club shall be:
1. President
2. Vice President
3. Secretary
4. Treasurer
5. Registrar
6. 2nd Vice President of Administration
7. Fields Director
8. Referee Administrator
9. Webmaster
10. 2nd Vice President of Development
With:
Article 8
Executive Board
SECTION
1 Executive Board (Elected):
The
Executive Board of this Club shall be:
1.
President
2. Vice President
3. Secretary
4. Treasurer
5. Registrar
6. 2nd Vice President of Administration
7. Fields Director
8. Referee Administrator
9. Webmaster
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Article 8
Executive Board
SECTION
3 Officers Election Procedures:
President Fields Director
Secretary Referee Administrator
2nd Vice President
of Development
Vice President 2nd
Vice President of Administration
Registrar Treasurer
Webmaster
With:
Article 8
Executive Board
SECTION
3 Officers Election Procedures:
President Fields Director
Secretary Referee Administrator
Vice President 2nd
Vice President of Administration
Registrar Treasurer
Webmaster
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SECTION
5 Duties and Responsibilities of Executive Board:
The duties and
responsibilities of the Elected officers shall be:
1. He shall call, attend, and preside over all
Association and Board of Director meetings.
2. Submit a report on his/her activities at each monthly
meeting
1. He shall report on the availability and
utilization of fields within the Federal Way area.
2. He shall maintain liaison with the Recreation
Council, Parks Department and other organizations regarding use, condition and
availability of fields for playing soccer.
3. He shall coordinate the activities of member
organizations in acquiring and improving fields for soccer.
4. He shall be the representative to the
Recreation Council meetings.
5. He shall be a voting member of the Board of
Directors.
6. He shall assign fields to member
organizations for practice and competition.
H. REFEREE ADMINISTRATOR:
1. He shall represent the FWSA at the State
level.
2. He shall be responsible for referee
development and referee disciplinary review.
3. He shall be the FWSA liaison with the
Washington State Soccer Referee Association.
4. He shall be a qualified referee and shall
assist the 2nd Vice President of Administration with regards to the laws of the
game.
5. He shall coordinate referee clinics
6. He shall be a voting member of the Board of
Directors.
I. WEBMASTER:
1. He shall be responsible for the maintenance
of a web site for the Federal Way Soccer Association and its member
organizations.
2. He
shall maintain a “domain name” called “Federal Way Soccer” and shall have that
domain name “hosted” by a reputable ISP.
3. He
shall maintain an E-mail account and will setup forwarding of E-mail addressed
to officers or officials of the FWSA. The “Website content” shall be at the
direction of the Board of Directors.
4. The Webmaster will be responsible for design
and graphics contained on the web site.
5. Content; i.e.: Official forms, team
information, officers information, minutes, will be
provided to the Webmaster for publication to the web site.
6. A “News” page will be provided for items that
are in the interest of Federal Way Soccer but may not be in the current
minutes.
7. The Webmaster shall be a voting member of the
Federal Way Soccer Association.
8. He shall report on the status of the web site
at the monthly meetings.
1. Attend all
Association monthly meetings.
2. Submit a report on his activities at
each meeting.
3. Preside over all Association
development programs.
a.
Player
development: Director of the School of
Excellence
b.
Coaches
Development: Coordinate and or host
coach licensing clinics. Support coaches
with age appropriate information as they transition through the age groups and
clubs.
c.
Maintain
a list of recommended camps, clinics, academies, books, subscriptions, and
videos.
With:
SECTION
5 Duties and Responsibilities of Executive Board:
The duties and
responsibilities of the Elected officers shall be:
1. He shall call, attend, and preside over all
Association and Board of Director meetings.
2. Submit a report on his/her activities at each monthly
meeting
1. He shall report on the availability and utilization of fields within
the Federal Way area.
2. He shall maintain liaison with the Recreation Council, Parks
Department and other organizations regarding use, condition and availability of
fields for playing soccer.
3. He shall coordinate the
activities of member organizations in acquiring and improving fields for
soccer.
4. He
shall be the representative to the Recreation Council meetings.
5. He shall be a voting member of the
Board of Directors.
7. He shall assign fields to member organizations
for practice and competition.
R. REFEREE ADMINISTRATOR:
1. He shall represent the FWSA at the State
level.
2. He shall be responsible for referee
development and referee disciplinary review.
3. He shall be the FWSA liaison with the
Washington State Soccer Referee Association.
4. He shall be a qualified referee and shall
assist the 2nd Vice President of Administration with regards to the laws of the
game.
5. He shall coordinate referee clinics
6. He shall be a voting member of the Board of
Directors.
S. WEBMASTER:
9. He shall be responsible for the maintenance
of a web site for the Federal Way Soccer Association and its member
organizations.
10. He
shall maintain a “domain name” called “Federal Way Soccer” and shall have that
domain name “hosted” by a reputable ISP.
11. He shall
maintain an E-mail account and will setup forwarding of E-mail addressed to
officers or officials of the FWSA. The “Website content” shall be at the
direction of the Board of Directors.
12. The Webmaster will be responsible for design
and graphics contained on the web site.
13. The Webmaster shall be a voting member of the
Federal Way Soccer Association.
14. He shall report on the status of the web site
at the monthly meetings.
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Article 9
Appointed Chairpersons
SECTION 1
The Appointed Chairpersons Positions shall be:
The Appointed
Chairpersons positions shall be:
1. WSYSA/District III Representative
2. Publicity Chairperson
3. Chairman of Tournament Committee
With:
Article 9
Appointed Chairpersons
SECTION 1
The Appointed Chairpersons Positions shall be:
The Appointed
Chairpersons positions shall be:
1. WSYSA/District III
Representative
2. Publicity Chairperson
3. Chairman of Tournament Committee
4. Director of Coaching (ex-officio)
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Article 9 Appointed
Chairpersons
SECTION 2
Duties and Responsibilities of the Appointed Chairpersons:
The duties and
responsibilities of the appointed chairperson shall be:
B WSYSA REPRESENTATIVE:
1. Attend all Association monthly meetings.
2. Submit a report on all matters pertaining to
WSYSA/District III activities, to the Board of Directors at each monthly
Association meeting.
3. Represent the interests of the Association at
all District III and state level meetings per prior instruction by the Board of
Directors.
4. He shall serve as the Insurance Coordinator
for FWSA
5. He shall be a voting member of the Board of
Directors.
C. CHAIRMAN OF TOURNAMENT
COMMITTEE:
6. Attend all Association monthly meetings.
7. Submit a report on his activities at each
meeting.
8. He shall be selected by the Director of
competition and shall be responsible for the scheduling of any playoff games.
9. He shall be responsible to work and
coordinate with the John Campbell Director scheduling fields and other
Tournaments sponsored by the Association.
10. He shall also coordinate with WSYSA
Tournament Committee on all matters concerning field assignment for the WSYSA
State Tournament games held within Association Boundaries and schedules for
Association teams.
11. He shall be a voting member of the Board of Directors,
he represents us to the State and other associations.
With:
Article 9 Appointed
Chairpersons
SECTION 2
Duties and Responsibilities of the Appointed Chairpersons:
The duties and
responsibilities of the appointed chairperson shall be:
B.
WSYSA/District
III REPRESENTATIVE:
1. Attend all Association monthly meetings.
2. Submit a report on all matters pertaining to
WSYSA/District III activities, to the Board of Directors at each monthly
Association meeting.
3. Represent the interests of the Association at
all District III and state level meetings per prior instruction by the Board of
Directors.
4. He shall be a voting member of the Board of
Directors
C.
CHAIRMAN
OF TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE:
1. Attend all Association monthly meetings.
2. Submit a report on his activities at each
meeting.
3. He shall also coordinate with WSYSA
Tournament Committee on all matters concerning field assignment for the WSYSA
State Tournament games held within Association Boundaries and schedules for
Association teams.
4. He shall be a voting member of the Board of Directors
D.
Director
of Coaching
1. Preside over all Association development
programs.
2. Coordinate development of programs for member
organizations.
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Article
10 Meetings
SECTION
2 Voting at the AGM
With:
Article
10 Meetings
SECTION
2 Voting at the AGM
Replace:
Article
10 Meetings
SECTION
4 Voting at Monthly Meetings:
a. President (as tie breaker only)
b. Vice President
c. Secretary
d. Treasurer
e. Registrar
f.
2nd
Vice President of Administration
g. Referee Administrator
h. Fields Director
i.
One
(1) Representative from each member Organization
j.
WSYSA/District
III Representative
k. Webmaster
l.
Tournament Chairman
m. 2nd Vice President of
Development
2.
No
Association member may have more than one (1) vote for self.
3. Only a signed letter of proxy will be
accepted. Signature of FWSA President, Club President, or next available
officer present in the President’s absence will be required.
With:
Article
10 Meetings
SECTION
4 Voting at Monthly Meetings:
1. The following or
their proxy will have the right to vote at any meeting:
a. President (as tie breaker only)
b. Vice President
c. Secretary
d. Treasurer
e. Registrar
f.
2nd
Vice President of Administration
g. Referee Administrator
h. Fields Director
i.
One
(1) Representative from each member Organization
j.
WSYSA/District
III Representative
k. Webmaster
l.
Tournament Chairman
m. Any parent or guardian of a player
in good standing with the Association
2.
No Association member may have more than one (1) vote for self.
3. Only a signed letter of proxy will be
accepted. Signature of FWSA President, Club President, or next available
officer present in the President’s absence will be required.
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Article
16 Player Registration
SECTION
2 Player Registration:
Each
member organization must use a player registration form that is approved by the
FWSA. Such form shall include, name,
address, telephone number, date of birth, and a signed emergency medical
authorization treatment form.
Each team
Coach shall be responsible for collecting and submitting to his member
organization or Association’s registrars by stated deadlines.
1. A completed player registration form
for each of his team players.
2. Any club registration fees due from
each of his team players.
3. Appropriate proof of age for each of
his team players.
The
following are acceptable documents for proof of age. Certified birth certificate, birth
registration issued by an appropriate government agency, Board of Health
records, passport, alien registration card issued by the United States
Government, a certificate issued by the Immigration and Naturalization Service
attesting to age or a certification of an American citizen born abroad, issued
by the appropriate government agency. Hospital or baptismal or religious
certificates will not be accepted.
With:
Article
16 Player Registration
SECTION
2 Player Registration:
Each
member organization must use a player registration form that is approved by the
FWSA. Such form shall include, name,
address, telephone number, date of birth, and a signed emergency medical
authorization treatment form.
Each team
Coach shall be responsible for collecting and submitting to his member
organization or Association’s registrars by stated deadlines the following
items:
3. Documented
registration for each team member.
4. Any club registration fees due from
each of his team players.
5. Appropriate proof of age for each of
his team players.
The
following are acceptable documents for proof of age. Certified birth certificate, birth
registration issued by an appropriate government agency, Board of Health
records, passport, alien registration card issued by the United States Government,
a certificate issued by the Immigration and Naturalization Service attesting to
age or a certification of an American citizen born abroad, issued by the
appropriate government agency. Hospital or baptismal or religious certificates
will not be accepted.
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Article
17 Player Team Assignments
SECTION
3 Playing Up:
1. A player may play up, no more than 2
years, if in the opinion of their coach, and the Member Organizations Board of
Directors, it is beneficial to the individual player. Written application must be submitted to the
club Board of Directors for approval.
2. No player may play up, for any
reason, without the written permission and consent of the player, and their
parents or guardians. Each member
organization shall be responsible for obtaining and keeping on file, signed
consent forms for each player playing up in their organization.
With:
Article
17 Player Team Assignments
(deleted
Sect. 3 entirely)
(renumber subsequent sections)
Replace:
Article 18
Athletic Policies and Player Participation
Section 1
Player Participation:
Except for
disciplinary reasons or illness or injury, every player present and in proper
uniform shall play a portion of all games in which a FWSA registered team
participates. Each player has the right
to play in every game. It is recommended
that each player participate a minimum of ten (10) minutes per half.
With:
Article 18
Athletic Policies and Player Participation
Section 1
Player Participation:
Except for
disciplinary reasons or illness or injury, every player assigned to a team, who
is present and in proper uniform at the game, shall play a portion of all games
in which a FWSA registered team participates.
Each player has the right to play in every game. For U11 and below: Each player will play 50% of each game, and
for U12 and above: It is recommended
that each player participate a minimum of ten (10) minutes per half in each
game.
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Article 21
Team Staff
SECTION 1
Coaches and Staff / WSYSA and WSP Forms:
Each team in FWSA
must have a head coach who is at least 18 years of age. Each coach may choose to have an assistant
coach and a team manager. Every individual on each team, who works with the players MUST fill out a Washington State Patrol form and a
WSYSA volunteer form every two (2) years. These clearance forms must be
approved by the appropriate agencies, and on file with
the FWSA Risk Manager before any individual is permitted to work with any team.
With:
Article 21
Team Staff
SECTION 1
Coaches and Staff / WSYSA and WSP Forms:
Each team in FWSA
must have a head coach who is at least 18 years of age. Each coach may choose to have an assistant
coach and a team manager. Every individual on each team, who works with the players MUST complete a Washington State Patrol form and a
WSYSA volunteer form every two (2) years.
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Article 23
Special Game Rules
SECTION 1 Player Participation in Senior Amateur Soccer:
1. A youth player will be permitted to play an
unlimited number of senior amateur games without losing his eligibility. The youth player must obtain permission from
his youth coach or other authorized team official. The youth coach or other authorized team
official must, in writing or by form, request permission from the Washington
State Soccer League (WSSL) or Washington State Women Soccer Association
(WSWSA). When the above clearances and
permissions have been granted, the named senior amateur body has sole
discretion in permitting a youth player to play senior amateur games and will
be responsible for establishing the procedure under which this will be
implemented.
2. Any youth playing for a senior amateur
club/team without the approval of his WSYSA District Commissioner may be
declared ineligible for youth games.
3. In order for insurance to be effective,
participation must be sanctioned and permission(s) granted as indicated in 1.
With:
Article 23
Special Game Rules
SECTION 1 Player Participation in Senior Amateur Soccer
1. Refer to WSYSA rules.
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Article
24 Jamboree, Tournaments, and Cup Games
The
control, organization and decisions for conduction of jamborees, tournaments
and cup games is vested in the Association. Rules,
regulations, schedules, entry fees and so forth, will be determined on an
individual basis depending solely upon participation, timing and requirements
for such competition. The Board of
Directors will supervise through special and standing committees all matters
pertaining to such competitions.
With:
Article
24 Jamboree, Tournaments, and Cup Games
The
control, organization and decisions for conducting jamborees, tournaments and
cup games is vested in the Association. Rules,
regulations, schedules, entry fees and so forth, will be determined on an
individual basis depending solely upon participation, timing and requirements
for such competition. The Board of
Directors will supervise through special and standing committees all matters
pertaining to such competitions.
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Article
25 Disciplinary Procedure
The FWSA
Disciplinary committee shall have the power to discipline any FWSA member,
player, coach, or parent whose actions have willfully violated these by-laws,
constitution or operating procedures or who’s actions
are detrimental to the purposes of the FWSA. Penalties may consist of warnings,
temporary or permanent exclusion from the activities of the FWSA.
A claim
of ignorance of these policies, procedures or by-laws shall not be satisfactory
grounds for the alteration or waiving of such polices or procedures.
The
Association 2nd VP of Administration will follow the WSYSA’s
most current administrative handbook, for all disciplinary matters.
With:
Article
25 Disciplinary Procedure
The FWSA
Disciplinary committee shall have the power to discipline any FWSA member,
player, coach, or parent whose actions have willfully violated these by-laws,
constitution or operating procedures or who’s actions
are detrimental to the purposes of the FWSA. Penalties may consist of, but are
not limited to, warnings, temporary or permanent exclusion from the activities
of the FWSA.
A claim
of ignorance of these policies, procedures or by-laws shall not be satisfactory
grounds for the alteration or waiving of such polices or procedures.
The
Association 2nd VP of Administration will follow the WSYSA’s
most current administrative handbook, for all disciplinary matters.
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Article 25
Disciplinary Procedure
SECTION 3
Rules of Competition – Protests and Misconduct Filing Procedures:
Protests are
usually related to a specific game or administrative action, and are filed by
one of the involved team officials. Only
those teams involved are permitted to protest a game result.
Protests must be
based upon violation of the published rules of the competition or WSYSA Rules
and Regulations or FIFA Laws of the game.
The rights of
protest and appeal within the rules of the competition must be exhausted before
proceeding to the next level of authority defined within these by-laws.
1. The FWSA Disciplinary committee will deal
with all protests and misconduct reports arising out of competitions conducted
by the FWSA. The FWSA 2nd VP of Administration will also hear
appeals arising from the member organizations Disciplinary and administrative
decisions. Appeals from decisions of the hearing body for alleged misconduct
having consequences beyond FWSA shall be directed to WSYSA.
2. District III will deal with all protest and
misconduct reports arising out of competitions conducted by that District.
3. The WSYSA conduct committee will deal with
all misconduct reports arising out of competitions conducted by WSYSA. WSYSA Protests and Appeals will deal with all
protests and appeals arising out of competitions conducted by WSYSA.
4. Any protest must be in regards to the laws of
the game. Protesting coach
must inform opposing coach and referee about his intent to protest game BEFORE
LEAVING THE GAME FIELD.
5. Any protest must be submitted in writing, via
CERTIFIED OR REGISTERED MAIL, accompanied by a $25.00 fee (money
order or cashiers check only, no personal checks or cash) to the FWSA 2nd Vice
President of Administration, within forty-eight (48) hours of the event being
protested. The fee, less expenses, is refundable if the protest is upheld, or
retained and deposited if the protest is denied.
6. Any protest must be submitted with the
following:
a. A SIGNED letter of protest, explaining
the exact law or procedure that you feel was violated, in
addition to the specifics of the complaint, i.e. how and by whom it was
allegedly violated.
b. Any supporting documents to support your case
making sure they are all signed, (typed signatures are unacceptable) and contain
names and phone numbers for all parties submitting documents.
c. A statement of the desired resolution.
d. $25.00 filing fee stated above in item “5”.
With:
Article 25
Disciplinary Procedure
SECTION 3
Rules of Competition – Protests and Misconduct Filing Procedures:
Protests are
usually related to a specific game or administrative action, and are filed by
one of the involved team officials. Only
those teams involved are permitted to protest a game result.
Protests must be
based upon violation of the published rules of the competition or WSYSA Rules
and Regulations or FIFA Laws of the game.
The rights of
protest and appeal within the rules of the competition must be exhausted before
proceeding to the next level of authority defined within these by-laws.
7. The FWSA Disciplinary committee will deal
with all protests and misconduct reports arising out of competitions conducted
by the FWSA. The FWSA 2nd VP of Administration will also hear
appeals arising from the member organizations Disciplinary and administrative
decisions. Appeals from decisions of the hearing body for alleged misconduct
having consequences beyond FWSA shall be directed to WSYSA.
8. District III will deal with all protest and
misconduct reports arising out of competitions conducted by that District.
9. The WSYSA conduct committee will deal with
all misconduct reports arising out of competitions conducted by WSYSA. WSYSA Protests and Appeals will deal with all
protests and appeals arising out of competitions conducted by WSYSA.
10. Any protest must be in regards to the laws of
the game. Protesting coach
must inform opposing coach and referee about his intent to protest game BEFORE
LEAVING THE GAME FIELD.
11. Any protest must be submitted in writing, via
CERTIFIED OR REGISTERED MAIL, accompanied by a $50.00 fee (money
order or cashiers check only, no personal checks or cash) to the FWSA 2nd Vice
President of Administration, within forty-eight (48) hours of the event being
protested. The fee, less expenses, is refundable if the protest is upheld, or
retained and deposited if the protest is denied.
12. Any protest must be submitted with the
following:
a. A SIGNED letter of protest, explaining
the exact law or procedure that you feel was violated, in
addition to the specifics of the complaint, i.e. how and by whom it was
allegedly violated.
b. Any supporting documents to support your case
making sure they are all signed, (typed signatures are unacceptable) and
contain names and phone numbers for all parties submitting documents.
c. A statement of the desired resolution.
d. $50.00 filing fee stated above in item “5”.
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Article
25 Disciplinary Procedure
SECTION
4 Filing Procedures for Appeals:
Appeals
arise as the result of an adverse decision from a protest hearing,
administrative action, disciplinary hearing, or lower level appeal. Only those
parties to the original action, who are adversely impacted by such decisions,
shall be allowed to appeal.
An appeal
shall not have the effect of “staying” a previous ruling. Previous decisions
remain in force, pending the result of the appeal.
Upon such notice, the chairman of the lower level hearing
board shall immediately submit all retained evidence and documentation to the
next higher level chairman. This submittal shall also be by CERTIFIED OR
REGISTERED MAIL.
With:
Article
25 Disciplinary Procedure
SECTION
4 Filing Procedures for Appeals:
Appeals
arise as the result of an adverse decision from a protest hearing,
administrative action, disciplinary hearing, or lower level appeal. Only those
parties to the original action, who are adversely impacted by such decisions,
shall be allowed to appeal.
An appeal
shall not have the effect of “staying” a previous ruling. Previous decisions
remain in force, pending the result of the appeal.
Upon such notice, the chairman of the lower level hearing
board shall immediately submit all retained evidence and documentation to the
next higher level chairman. This submittal shall also be by CERTIFIED OR
REGISTERED MAIL.
Replace:
Article
26 Discipline
Coaches and
/or staff, players and parents or guardians and spectators of youth soccer
games will be brought before either the club, FWSA or
WSYSA Disciplinary board, to be reviewed, disciplined or terminated for
committing any of the following
With:
Article
26 Discipline
Coaches and
/or staff, players and parents or guardians and spectators of youth soccer
games while playing on or associated with a FWSA or member team may be brought
before either the club, FWSA or WSYSA Disciplinary board, to be reviewed,
disciplined or terminated for committing any of the following
Replace:
Article
26 Discipline
SECTION
3 SPECTATOR CONDUCT: In general, the game is to be observed in a manner
consistent with a safe physical and emotional environment for the
participants. Spectators are expected to
conduct themselves accordingly. Smoking
or consumption of alcoholic beverages at the game site is prohibited.
Spectators
are allowed to watch the game from the middle ˝ of the sidelines and shall be
no closer than two (2) yards from the touchline. Spectators must remain between
the penalty areas.
Spectators
shall be dismissed from the game field, by the coach, for flagrant
un-sportsman-like infractions including but not limited to: swearing, physical
violence or physical or verbal intimidation or degradation of players or
referees.
The
Federal Way Youth Soccer Association allows the coach to drop or suspend a
player from a team if the parent or guardians behavior is in flagrant violation
of the rules of spectator conduct.
With:
Article
26 Discipline
SECTION
3 SPECTATOR CONDUCT: In general, the game is to be observed in a manner
consistent with a safe physical and emotional environment for the
participants. Spectators are expected to
conduct themselves accordingly. Smoking
or consumption of alcoholic beverages at the game site is prohibited.
Spectators
are allowed to watch the game from the middle ˝ of the sidelines and shall be
no closer than two (2) yards from the touchline. Spectators must remain between
the penalty areas.
Spectators
shall be dismissed from the game field, by the coach, for flagrant
un-sportsman-like infractions including but not limited to: swearing, physical
violence or physical or verbal intimidation or degradation of players,coaches, or referees.
The
Federal Way Youth Soccer Association allows the coach to drop or suspend a
player from a team if the parent or guardians behavior is in flagrant violation
of the rules of spectator conduct.
Replace:
Article 27
Coaches Code of Ethics
This code of ethics
has been developed to clarify and distinguish approved and accepted
professional, ethical and moral behavior from that which is detrimental to the
development of soccer within the Washington State Youth Soccer Association
(WSYSA).
Article I - Responsibilities to Players
1. The coach shall never place the
value of winning over the safety and welfare of players.
2. Coaches shall instruct players
to play within the written laws of the game and within the spirit of the game
at all times.
3. Coaches shall not seek unfair advantage by teaching deliberate
unsportsmanlike behavior to players.
4. Coaches should not tolerate inappropriate behavior from players
regardless of the situation.
5. Demands on players’ time should never be so extensive as to interfere
with academic goals or progress.
6. Coaches must never encourage players to violate WSYSA recruitment,
eligibility or players rules and policies.
7. Coaches should direct players to seek proper medical attention for
injuries and follow the physician’s instructions regarding treatment and
recovery.
Article II - Responsibility to WSYSA and Member
Associations
1. Adherence to all WSYSA and Member Association rules and policies,
especially those regarding eligibility, team formation and recruiting are
mandatory and should never be violated.
It is the responsibility of each coach to know and understand these
rules.
2. Any problems that cannot be resolved between coaches should be
referred to the appropriate WSYSA or Member Association officer or committee.
Article III - Responsibilities to the Laws of the Game
1. Coaches should be thoroughly acquainted with and demonstrate a working
knowledge of the Laws of the Game.
2. Coaches are responsible to assure their players understand the intent
as well as the application of the Laws.
3. Coaches must
adhere to the letter and spirit of the Laws of the Game.
4. Coaches are responsible for their players’ actions on the field and
must not permit them to perform with intent of causing injury to opposing
players.
5. The coach must constantly strive to teach good sporting behavior.
Article IV - Responsibility to Officials
1. Officials must have the support of coaches, players and
spectators. Coaches must always refrain
from criticizing officials in the presence of players or spectators.
2. Professional respect, before, during and after the game, should be
mutual. There should be no demeaning
dialogue or gestures between official, coach or player.
3. Coaches must not incite players or spectators or attempt to disrupt
the flow of the game.
4. Comments regarding an official should be made in writing to the
appropriate organization assigning the official.
Article V - Responsibilities Regarding Scouting and
Recruiting
1. All WSYSA rules pertaining to
recruiting shall be strictly observed by coach, manager or any team
representative.
2. It is
inappropriate to recruit player(s) actively playing for another team.
3. It is unethical for a player to be recruited or enticed from the
Olympic Development Program (ODP) setting, either by his ODP coach or any other
coach, manager, player, parent or team representative.
4. When discussing the advantages of his/her organization, the coach has
an obligation to be forthright and refrain from making derogatory remarks
regarding other coaches, teams and organizations.
5. It is unethical for any coach to make a statement to a prospective
athlete which cannot be fulfilled; illegal to promise any kind of compensation
or inducement for play; and immoral to deliver same.
6. Coaches shall not scout any team, by any means whatsoever, except in
regularly scheduled games.
Article VI - Responsibilities of Public Relations
1. Coaches have a responsibility to promote the game of soccer to the
public. Comments and critiques of
governing bodies, teams, coaches, players, parents or media should be positive
and constructive.
2. Coaches have the responsibility to assist their players in conducting
themselves properly when in public when representing their team, member
association and WSYSA.
3.
Coaches must not attempt to influence member associations or WSYSA in political
or financial dealings outside the framework of their own rules and By-Laws.
Article VII - Other Responsibilities
1. A coach’s behavior must be such as to bring credit to himself, his
organization and the sport of soccer.
2. While concept of rivalry is wholly embraced, it cannot take precedence
over exemplary professional conduct.
3. The attitude and conduct of the coach towards officials, players,
spectators and coaches should be controlled and undemonstrative.
4. It is unacceptable for a coach to have any verbal altercation with an
opposing coach or bench before, during or after the game.
5. Coaches must use their influence on his/her spectators that
demonstrate intimidating and/or unacceptable behavior towards officials,
player(s) and opposing team members.
As a coach of this
club and the FWSA, I hereby subscribe and agree to adhere to the above code and
subject myself to the decisions of the Club Judicial Board as they pertain to
breaches in this code.
___________________________________ _______________________
With:
Article 27
Coaches Code of Ethics
Refer to
WSYSA Administrative Handbook rule 608.2 for ethics code.
Reads:
ADDENDUM
The
Webmaster will maintain a password and provide the President with a copy of
that password, the address to access the Website at the ISP and directions for
changing the information provided to internic as to
the person responsible for the “Federal Way Soccer” domain name.
The Web
site may contain advertising. It that
advertising generates revenue, that revenue is to be
for the Federal Way Soccer Association general fund.
The
Website is the property of the Federal Way Soccer Association, the design and
information contained therein is to be forwarded/transferred
to succeeding webmasters.
Proposed changes:
(deleted entire addendum)
Motion to approve all bylaw changes as submitted. Motion
seconded and passed unanimously.
New Business:
No new business.
Elections of Officers:
a.
President – Perry
Woodford nominated. Won by acclimation
b.
Secretary –
No nominations received.
c.
Fields Coordinator – George Pfeiffer nominated. Won by acclimation.
d.
Referee Administrator – Determined the FWSRA should elect person for this
position.
e.
2nd VP of Player & Coach Development – Newly approved by-laws removed this position.
Presentation of Awards:
Boys Coach of the Year: Darin Pool
Girls Coach of the Year: Kevin Hall
Administrator of the Year: Darlin’
Boudreau
Volunteer of the year: Lisa Zicarelli
Perry Woodford acknowledged
the following teams/individuals:
|
Girl's
Teams |
|
||
|
Age |
Team |
Coach |
Accomplishments |
|
GU11 |
Reign 95
Black |
Eddie
Hernandez |
1st in
PDL 1D |
|
|
Reign 95
White |
Steve
Harris |
1st in D3
Gold Platinum |
|
|
|
|
|
|
GU12 |
Reign 94
Purple |
Rowe/Shimer |
2nd in
PDL 1C and Elimination Finalist in Championship Cup |
|
|
Spirit |
Kevin
Hall |
2nd in D3
Silver Diamond |
|
|
Beez |
Dan Flint |
State
Finalist in Presidents Cup |
|
|
|
|
|
|
GU13 |
Reign 93
Purple |
James
Cecil |
1st in
PDL 1C and Semi Finalist in Championship Cup |
|
|
Reign 93
White |
Juan
Rangel |
1st in
PDL 1D |
|
|
Blaze 93 |
Don
Arroyo |
2nd in D3
Gold Klondike and Quater Finalist in Commissioners
Cup |
|
|
|
|
|
|
GU14 |
Reign 92
Purple |
Stuart
Lee |
Semi
Finalist in Championship Cup |
|
|
Reign 92
White |
Jesse
Hamashima |
Quarter
Finalist in Commissioners Cup |
|
|
|
|
|
|
GU15 |
Reign 91
Purple |
Erik
Johnson |
Semi
Finalist in Championship Cup |
|
|
|
|
|
|
GU16 |
Reign 90
White |
James
Cecil |
1st in D3
Gold Platinum and Quarter Finalist in Commissioners Cup |
|
|
|
|
|
|
GU17 |
Reign 89
Purple |
Stuart
Lee |
Quarter
Finalist in Championship Cup |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Boy's
Teams |
|
||
|
Age |
Team |
Coach |
Accomplishments |
|
BU11 |
Storm 95
Green |
Schultz |
1st in
PDL 1C |
|
|
Storm 95
White |
Pool |
1st in D3
Gold Emerald and Quarter Finalist in Commissioners Cup |
|
|
Fire |
Arroyo |
2nd in D3
Silver Diamond and State Semi Finalist in Presidents Cup |
|
|
|
|
|
|
BU12 |
Revolution |
Smith |
1st in D3
Silver |
|
|
|
|
|
|
BU13 |
Storm 93
Green |
Pichette |
2nd in
PDL 1C and Elimination Finalist in Championship Cup |
|
|
Storm 93
White |
Pfeiffer |
Finalist
in Challenge Cup |
|
|
Warriors |
Nordman |
1st in D3
Gold Emerald and Quater Finalist in Commissioners
Cup |
|
|
|
|
|
|
BU14 |
Storm 92
Green |
Pool |
Quarter
Finalist in Championship Cup |
|
|
Ravens |
Bloomer |
Presidents
Cup State Champion |
|
|
Vipers |
Bowman |
1st in D3
Recreational |
|
|
|
|
|
|
BU15 |
Storm 91 |
Harris |
Quarter
Finalist in Challenge Cup |
|
|
Blasters
91 |
Smith |
Presidents
Cup District Champion |
|
|
Hornets |
Bjork |
1st in D3
Gold Emerald |
|
|
|
|
|
|
BU16 |
Storm 90 |
Keating/Nuss |
Quarter
Finalist in Commissioners Cup |
|
|
Hurricanes
FC 90 |
Sehlin |
2nd in D3
Gold Emerald and Quarter Finalist in Commissioners Cup |
|
|
|
|
|
|
BU17 |
Storm 89 |
Hair |
2nd in
WSYDL and Quarter Finalist in Challenge Cup |
|
|
|
|
|
|
BU18 |
Storm 88 |
Francis |
Quarter
Finalist in Championship Cup |
|
|
|
|
|
Good of the
Game:
· Perry Woodford reported that he and Sharon attend the
National Convention and appreciated the sharing of ideas and new information
gained. He sent a report to the Club Boards.
· Discussed upcoming elections in WSYA and candidates
Meeting adjourned
8:40 pm.
Respectfully
submitted, Heather Hamashima, 2nd VP of Administration
Next FWSA
AGM, March 2008