Westfield Youth Soccer Association

Westfield, MA

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PARENT INFORMATION HANDBOOK – 2011

The Westfield Youth Soccer Association, (WYSA), was organized in 1981 to provide the youth of Westfield and surrounding communities the opportunity to learn and play the game of soccer, and to foster good sportsmanship and conduct among all participants, coaches, and spectators. The theme of the program has always been simple: INSTRUCTION and FUN!

CHANGES FROM LAST SEASON:

AGE GROUPING IN BOYS DIVISIONS HAVE CHANGED

DUE TO MASSACHUSETTS LAW, W.Y.S.A. IS NO LONGER REQUIRED TO CARRY A SECONDARY MEDICAL INSURANCE POLICY.

NO DOGS ALLOWED AT ANY WYSA GAME SITE

STANLEY PARK GUARDS HAVE THE FINAL SAY ON ANY PARKING SITUATION THAT MAY ARISE AT THE PARK. PLEASE COOPERATE WITH THE STAFF AT STANLEY PARK.

CODE OF CONDUCT FORM MUST BE SIGNED TO PLAY

WYSA has added a Facebook page to announce league status during the soccer season: tinyurl.com/wysafacebook1

LATE REGISTRATION

Please go to the WYSA web site: to fill out the Late Registration form. Print a copy of that form and mail a check for $65.00 and a copy of your child’s birth certificate if they didn’t play last year to WYSA.

Refunds

Refunds will be given up to June 30th . After June 30th refunds will be given for medical reasons with a doctor’s note or a player becoming a member of a high school team.

LOCATIONS

Games are played at Westfield South Middle School, Westfield High School, and Stanley Park. PLEASE SEE PARKING MAP FOR PARKING AT STANLEY PARK.

The JIM MOCCIO INSTRUCTIONAL DIVISION – Ages Boys 6-7 and Girls 6-8

The boys 6, 7 and girls 6, 7-8 year old divisions are instructional and recreational in nature. It is non-competitive. Scores and standings will not be kept. All games are played Saturday morning weather permitting.

For all instructional divisions - Your child will not be notified of his/her team placement in this division until the last week in August.

THE SEASON BEGINS: IN SEPTEMBER

PRACTICE SCHEDULE FOR INSTRUCTIONAL DIVISIONS

Limited to:

B & G 6 year olds - Saturday mornings only

Boys 7 and Girls 7 - 8 year olds - 1 per week

PRACTICES FOR ALL OTHER DIVISION PLAYERS

It is WYSA policy that practice sessions are limited to two (2) per week, Monday through Friday with a maximum of two (2) hours per session. Saturday and Sunday are for games only. A session is defined as any practice, game or meeting.

LENGTH OF GAMES

The Jim Moccio Boys 7 and Girls 7-8 Division 10 minute quarters

The Emmet Morrill Boys 8-9 Division 10 minute quarters

The Holly Baird Girls 9-10 Division 10 minute quarters

The Dick Ochs Boys 10-12 Division 12 minute quarters

The Moe Rose Girls 11-12 Division 12 minute quarters

The Senior Divisions 25 minute halves (Running Time)

CANCELLATIONS

Games canceled due to weather or for any other reason will be announced on our FaceBook Page.

EQUIPMENT

Complete uniforms must be worn. Complete is defined as shirts, shorts, socks, footwear, and shin guards. Shin guards must be completely covered at all times for the safety of all players. Acceptable footwear includes sneakers, turf shoes, or rubber cleats. No metal spikes are allowed. No jewelry, including earrings may be worn. No string bracelets are allowed. Medical alert tags are an exception and must be taped to the body. MOUTH GUARDS ARE RECOMMENDED BUT NOT MANDATORY.

RULE VARIATIONS

High School Federation Rules are used with WYSA amendments.

No slide tackling

No metal spikes

Shin guards are mandatory in all divisions

PLAYING TIME:

In all divisions, players must play a minimum of one half of each and every game they are eligible to play in. If a player does not play the minimum, the first infraction will result in disciplinary action to be determined by the Board. Any exception must be brought up to the Division Coordinator and/or the opposing coach prior to each game.

All players in Boys 8-10, 11-12 and Girls 9-10 ,11-12 divisions must play for one quarter each, on at least two (2) lines in every game.

A line is defined as:

1. Fullback/goalie

2. Halfback

3. Forward

The two line rule applies to regular season as well as playoff games.

A coach must try to divide the player’s time evenly between lines. Failure to do so, will result in a forfeit of that game. Two forfeits in a season and that team will not be allowed to participate in the playoffs.

LOST AND FOUND

At Stanley Park - check at the guardhouse. All other locations, call your Coordinator.

Stanley Park guards have the final say on any parking situation that may arise. Please cooperate with the staff at Stanley Park.

USE AND CARE OF FIELDS

Coaches and all other personnel are advised that the use of the fields are a privilege and therefore proper care should be adhered to at all times. Everyone is reminded:

NO LITTER IS TO BE LEFT BEHIND

NO GLASS CONTAINERS ALLOWED ON FIELDS

NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

NO PARKING IN UNDESIGNATED AREAS

NO WALKING OFF DESIGNATED WALKWAYS

NO SMOKING ON SCHOOL GROUNDS

NO DOGS ALLOWED AT ANY WYSA GAME SITE

COACHES CLINIC

There will be a Coaches Clinic in August. Coaches will be notified by their Coordinator. After the clinic, coaches will begin contacting their players.

W.Y.S.A. INSURANCE

Due to Massachusetts law, W.Y.S.A. is no longer required to carry a secondary medical insurance policy.

AWARDS

The W.Y.S.A. will provide winning teams with trophies. Neither the W.Y.S.A. nor the sponsors have any obligation to provide additional awards.

PARENTS COMMENTS

The Executive Board of W.Y.S.A. would like to hear your comments, questions or concerns about the program. Please provide all information as it pertains to your situation and email to the WYSA website. The Public Relations Coordinator will forward you message to the proper coordinator. Your concerns will be addressed and you will be notified as to any action that might be warranted.

For more information please go to our web site or to our Facebook page

Website: www.wysoccer.com

Facebook: tinyurl.com/wysafacebook1

Page Updated:

Aug 3, 2011