Team Personnel Policy

1.0 PURPOSE

The purpose of BYSI Soccer League is to support and develop soccer players of all levels by providing different programs: Recreational, Competitive (Developmental), and Skills Development, fostering physical fitness, skill development, and a positive sport environment.

DEPARTMENT(S) AFFECTED (SCOPE)

1.1

2.0

2.1

1. 3.1  League (Recreation League):

   • Aims to promote fitness, health, and basic game knowledge in an inclusive and fun

     environment.

   • Placement on age-appropriate teams with efforts for equal skill and gender representation.

   • Initial weeks for open practices to enhance skills and facilitate team creation.

2. 3.2  Competitive League (Developmental League):

   • Focuses on higher skill development in a competitive setting.

   • Selections/tryouts required for team placement, with additional fees communicated

     beforehand.

   • Players not selected have the option to join Rec League or receive a refund as per the MLDYSA refund policy.

   • Efforts for gender and age group representation; flexibility for combined teams if needed.

3. 3.3  Soccer Program:

   • Year-round indoor/outdoor leagues and skills development programs with specified seasonal schedules.

   • Registration policy ensuring proper player enrollment and payment procedures. 4.0 DEFINITIONS

     4.1 Recreational League: Focuses on promoting fitness and basic soccer knowledge in an inclusive environment.

     4.2 Competitive League: Emphasizes higher skill development in a competitive atmosphere.

Department(s) Affected: MEADOW LAKE AND DISTRICT YOUTH SOCCER 3.0 POLICY

2024

Meadow Lake and District Youth Soccer 1

5.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 5.1  Team Personnel:

   • Volunteers overseeing League and Competitive.

   • Requirements for coaching as per SSA’s Safe Sport Roster

     o LeagueCoaching:
     ? Criminal safety check with vulnerable sector check, ? Respect in Sport
     ? Coaching soccer in Canada Module.

     o CompetitiveCoaching:
     ? Criminal safety check with vulnerable sector check
     ? Respect in Sport
     ? Making Head Way Module
     ? Emergency Action Plan Module
     ? Making Ethical Decisions Module and Exam
     ? Rule of Two Module
     ? Grassroots Theory and Practical training for appropriate soccer level ? Coaching soccer in Canada module.

     o Managers:
     ? Criminal safety check with vulnerable sector check ? Respect in Sport
     ? Coaching soccer in Canada Module

2. 5.2  Referees and Linespersons:

   • Their roles, qualifications, responsibilities, and expectations within Rec and Competitive League games.

   • Code of conduct emphasizing fairness, professionalism, and respect. 6.0 IMPLEMENTATION

6.1 6.2

Structured guidelines and practices for league creation, team formation, registration, coaching development, and referee management.

Timely communication of fees, selections, session schedules, and additional costs to players and guardians.

Approved: April 14, 2024

Approved by: Mldysa board