On March 1, 2008, Bylaw 216 - Qualification of Officers was added.
On February 29, 2008, Rule 3.13 - Free Agent Period, Tryouts and Player Recruitment was amended and Rule 8.0 Indoor Soccer was added.
On November 11, 2007, the KSYSA Rules and Policies were amended and the Region II Risk Management Policy replaced the previous KSYSA Risk Management Policy.
On February 26, 2005, the membership approved new Bylaws, Rules and Policies.
Suspension/Send Off Rule
KSYSA RULE 5.2.12 - SUSPENSIONS/SEND OFFS
Any coach who is ejected from any competition shall remain under suspension until the penalty is served with the team the coach was coaching when ejected; provided, however, the coach is not charged with referee assault or abuse, in which case USSF policies 531-9 and 531-10 shall apply. If after seven (7) days and the penalty has not been served, the coach may be allowed to coach other teams to which (s)he was rostered at the time of the ejection provided payment of any associated fines has been satisfied. In addition, for the first ejection in any seasonal year the coach shall be assessed a fine of not less than Seventy Five Dollars ($75.00) to be collected by the competition authorities and paid to KSYSA; for a second ejection in any seasonal year the fine shall increase to an amount not less than One Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($150.00) to be collected by the competition authorities and paid to KSYSA; and, for a third and any additional ejection(s) in any seasonal year the fine shall increase to an amount not less than Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) to be collected by the competition authorities and paid to KSYSA. A failure to pay the fine within seven days of the ejection shall result in the coach remaining under suspension until such time as the fine is paid. Nothing in this rule precludes the competition authority from imposing additional penalties and fines beyond those provided by this Rule (Amended November 11, 2007).
Click here for the Verification of Suspension Served Form to be completed by League and Tournament Administrators and sent to the Kansas Youth Soccer office.
Free Agent Period, Tryouts and Player Recruitment
KSYSA RULE 3.12 and 3.13
3.13.1. Youth players will become “free agents” on the first Saturday after the completion of the State Cup tournament. They shall remain free agents until July 15, or until they are registered with KSYSA and rostered with a team, whichever occurs first. After July 15, a player will still be considered a free agent until such time as they register and roster to a team (Amended February 29, 2008).
3.13.2. Players may register and roster to recreational teams within a member organization prior to July 15 when that entire association has an earlier registration. Any player rostered to a recreational team prior to July 15, will still be considered a “free agent” between the period of the first Saturday after the completion of the State Cup tournament, and July 15, under the provisions of these rules, and may try out for a classic or premier team without a written release during that time period (Amended February 29, 2008).
Indoor Soccer
KSYSA RULE 8.0
8.1. Definitions.
8.1.1 Futsal. A five a side game played in accordance with the revised version of the Futsal Laws of the Game drawn up in collaboration with the FIFA Sub-Committee of the International Football Association Board (IFAB), as agreed at the business meeting of the IFAB on September 28, 1999, and as thereafter amended.
8.1.2 Arena Style Soccer. A game played within a walled enclosure in accordance with the Rules adopted by the USSF in 2005.
8.2 Sanctioning. Indoor soccer league, friendly and tournament games played in accordance with these rules will be sanctioned events as defined by KSYSA Rule 1.0.20. provided the game is officiated by a USSF certified referee who is approved for the style of play involved, either futsal or arena style soccer.
8.3. Use of players on an indoor team rostered to another soccer team. If a player’s primary team is not playing indoor soccer, that player may play for a different team playing indoor soccer and appear on their roster for the indoor session. Such a player shall be deemed a Loaned/Guest Player and teams using such players shall comply with KSYSA Rule 3.16.
8.4. Registration Fees. The KSYSA Executive Director shall determine on a basis, not more frequently than annually, what additional registration fees may be required of indoor players, leagues and facilities to cover the additional costs associated with securing insurance coverage. The Executive Director will report the amount of the registration fees to the Board of Directors prior to their imposition. These additional registration fees shall be published on the KSYSA web page and in the minutes of the KSYSA Board of Directors.
8.5. Approval of Indoor Soccer Leagues, Tournaments, Competitions and Events.
8.5.1 Requests For Approval. Upon written request from an entity wishing to operate a sanctioned indoor soccer league the KSYSA Executive Director may specially approve and sanction the participation of KSYSA players, teams and clubs in one (1) or more competitions or events sponsored by such an entity.
8.5.2 Contents Of Request. Any request made pursuant to KSYSA Rule 8.5.1 must specify the date(s) and time(s) of the scheduled event, describe the event and state the entity’s willingness to abide by the conditions described in KSYSA Rule 8.0.
8.5.3 Special Conditions. Any entity requesting KSYSA approval of a competition or event must agree to and comply with the following special conditions:
1) The entity shall ensure that all players and adult volunteers participating in a KSYSA sanctioned competition or event are registered with KSYSA or another USSF Organizational Member, and that all team officials have complied with the KSYSA Risk Management rules and completed a KSYSA disclosure form.
2) The entity shall ensure that all players and adult volunteers participating in a KSYSA sanctioned competition or event, and who are not currently registered with a USSF affiliated member, shall register directly with KSYSA by properly completing a US Youth Soccer Registration form.
3) The entity shall maintain a list of all players and adult volunteers participating in KSYSA sanctioned competitions or events. The list shall include each participant’s name, address, and date of birth and KSYSA club affiliation (where applicable).
4) The entity shall maintain a safe playing environment for all KSYSA participants.
5) The entity shall forward to the KSYSA Executive Director as required such US Youth Soccer registration forms, tournament reports, indoor registration fees and participant lists as are collected or maintained pursuant to these special conditions.
6) The Entity shall submit a copy of its proposed Rules of Play to the KSYSA Rules Committee Chairperson, as well as any subsequent modifications or amendments, for approval. All Rules submitted shall be in substantial compliance with those outlined in KSYSA Rule 8.1, depending on whether the format is to be futsal or arena style indoor soccer.
8.5.4 Revocation Of Approval. If an entity fails to comply with any provision of KSYSA Rule 8.0, KSYSA may revoke its approval and sanctioning of any competition(s) and event(s) without additional notice.
8.6 Indoor Tournaments.
8.6.1 Indoor Tournaments. Any entity, team, club or league wishing to host an indoor tournament must comply with KSYSA Rule 6.0.
8.6.2 Out-Of-State Travel. Any indoor team wishing to travel out of state or out of country must comply with KSYSA Rule 6.4.
8.7. State Indoor Tournament
8.7.1 State Indoor Tournament. Each winter indoor season KSYSA may administer State Indoor Championship Tournaments in various age divisions and formats for both boys and girls.
8.7.2 State Indoor Tournament Committee. Each seasonal year the KSYSA Executive Director shall appoint, a State Indoor Tournament Committee which shall organize the State Indoor Championship Tournaments.
8.7.3 Eligibility. All teams participating in the State Indoor Championship
Tournaments shall be comprised of properly registered and rostered youth players and coaches. All teams must be in good standing with KSYSA..
8.7.4 Team Rosters. Team rosters must be submitted to the KSYSA Executive Director or his designee at least 24 hours prior to prior to the beginning of the first game scheduled in the Tournament, whether a team is playing in that game or not. The team rosters are frozen for the purposes of the State Indoor Tournament from the date of submission to the KSYSA Executive Director or his designee.
8.7.5 Roster Limits. A maximum of sixteen (16) players shall be listed on any roster.
8.7.6 Playing Rules. The playing rules of the State Indoor Championship Tournament shall be determined by the Indoor Tournament Committee.
Qualification of Officers
KSYSA BYLAW 216
Section 1.
As a condition to being nominated for an officer described in Bylaw 213 (President, Vice President for Recreation, Vice President of Competitive, Secretary, Treasurer, District Commissioner, or Alternate District Commissioner), the person to be nominated will submit to the Secretary and the Executive Director at least 30 days prior to the date scheduled for the Annual General Meeting, a Candidacy Notification for the officer position, a Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form that complies with the Organization’s Rule, a Risk Management Disclosure Form, and a statement attesting to the following:
- That the person to be nominated is currently in good standing with the United States Soccer Federation.
- That the person to be nominated is aware of the requirements of the office they are seeking and agrees to attend the meetings required of such an office and fulfill the duties of the office.
- That the person to be nominated has completed and either previously submitted a current Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form as required by the Organization’s Rules or submits one with this Statement.
- That the person has submitted or with the submission of this Statement will complete a Risk Management Disclosure Form.
Section 2.
Any candidate appointed to fill a vacancy described in Bylaw 214, Section 3, or elected by a write-in vote shall complete the Disclosure Forms and submit the required Statement prior to assuming their Office.
Section 3.
Names of the interested candidates will be distributed to the general membership no later than 25 days prior to the Annual General Meeting. If no candidates have submitted their names, the general membership will be notified no later than 25 days prior to the Annual General Meeting.
Section 4.
Only in the event that no candidate files for a position before the 30-day deadline will nominations be accepted from the floor at the Annual General Meeting. Those nominees from the floor must submit Disclosure Forms and the required Statement at the time of the nomination.
