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SYSL Bylaws

2:01 BOARD OF MANAGERS
2:01:01 The League Membership, at the AGM, shall elect from its ranks officers as follows:

A. President
The President shall conduct all meetings of the Board of Managers, and shall cast a vote only in the case of a tie. The President shall appoint the Chairpersons of the Committees at the beginning of his/her term of office. The President shall not serve concurrently as a Manager or Representative of any affiliated Club.

B. 1st Vice-President
The 1st Vice-President shall succeed to the powers of the President in his/her absence. The 1st Vice President shall assume any duties assigned by the President. The 1st Vice-President shall chair the Protest and Disciplinary (PAD) Committee. The 1st Vice President shall appoint the membership of the PAD committee. The 1st Vice-President shall not serve concurrently as Manager or representative of any affiliated Club.

C. 2nd Vice-President
The 2nd Vice-President shall succeed to the powers of the 1st Vice-President in his/her absence. The 2nd Vice-President shall assume any duties assigned by the President. The 2nd Vice-President shall administer the referee and coaching programs.

D. Secretary
The Secretary shall keep an accurate record of all meetings, handle all correspondence, give notice of meetings and maintain the files of the League.

E. Treasurer
The Treasurer shall give a receipt for all monies which shall be deposited in a recognized bank in the name of this League. All accounts shall be paid by check and shall bear two (2) signatures; that of the Treasurer, and that of the President, Secretary or Registrar. No two persons related by blood or marriage shall be allowed to co-sign the same check. The receipt book and vouchers shall be produced when required by the Board of 

Managers, properly balanced according to the bank statement which is up to date. The Treasurer shall prepare and file all State and Federal Income Tax Returns, the Annual State Attorney General Periodic Report, and any other necessary forms required by government agencies, for his/her term of office.

F. Registrar
The Registrar shall be responsible for insuring the proper registration of players and teams according to the requirements set forth by the District Registrar/CYSA Registrar. The Registrar shall serve as the League Insurance Coordinator.

2:01:02 The Executive Board shall consist of the current President, 1st Vice-President, 2nd Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Registrar, and Sacramento United Administrator. Each member of the Executive Board shall have full voting privileges except the President who may cast a vote only in the case of a tie. If any Executive Board officers, except the President and 1st Vice-President, are Club Managers or Club Representatives, they shall cast only one (1) vote.

2:01:03 The term of office for Executive Board members shall be two (2) years, beginning on April 1st, following the Annual General Meeting in which elected. The President, 2nd Vice-President and Registrar shall be elected in odd numbered years and the 1st Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer shall be elected in even numbered years. Should a vacancy occur in any of the offices during the year, the Board of Managers shall elect a replacement to complete the term of office as soon as possible.

2:01:04 The Board of Managers shall be responsible for and have sole authority for the following:

A. Enforcing and interpreting the Constitution, By-Laws, and Rules and Regulations.
B. Sanctioning of all youth soccer games.
C. Shall from time to time make temporary rules or regulations for specific cases or,
      occasions, not provided for in the Constitution, By-Laws, or Rules and Regulations, but
      which are deemed necessary to carry out the objectives and purpose of this league.
D. Publishing PAD Committee findings and enforcing recommended punishments.
E. To review and approve League By-Laws and insure consistency with the CYSA
      Constitution, By-Laws, and General Procedures and specific rules.
F. The operation of all special games.
G. Publishing a League Schedule with the proposed dates of divisional play and the
       scheduling of divisional play.
H. Approving affiliated Clubs.
I.  Shall monitor and support each individual club to establish and maintain a system for
      refereeing during the playing season.
J. Will annually recommend to the membership, the procedures, rules, and fees required for
      affiliated clubs for ratification at the Annual General Meeting.
K. Will specifically review and approve all League expenditures which are either not included
       in the approved operating budget, or are over the allocated amounts.

2:01:05 The Board of Managers shall have the right and authority to suspend, bar completely or otherwise discipline any player, coach, manager, team assistant, league officer, referee or official, or any individual from any Team or Club with a proper hearing.
2:02 COMMITTEES
2:01:05 The Board of Managers shall have the right and authority to suspend, bar completely or otherwise discipline any player, coach, manager, team assistant, league officer, referee or official, or any individual from any Team or Club with a proper hearing.

2:02:01 The following Committees shall be appointed by the President of the League, subject to the approval of the Board of Managers:

A. Awards
B. Budget
C. Credentials
D. Field Administrator
E. Rules and Revisions
F. Seeding
G. Standings
H. Metro

2:02:02 The Protest And Disciplinary (PAD) Committee shall be established by the 1st Vice-President.

2:02:03 The PAD Committee shall be composed of at least one(1) certified referee from each affiliated Club. A working quorum shall consist of three (3) committee members, each from a different Club. Representatives from Clubs involved in a dispute may not serve on any working quorum.

2:02:04 The 1st Vice-President shall formulate suggested punishments and make recommendations to the working quorum. The 1st Vice-President shall not serve on a working quorum, but shall submit a report of the findings to be published in the League Minutes.

2:02:05 The Treasurer shall establish and chair the Budget/Finance committee. This committee shall be comprised of at least two members of affiliated clubs, who are not members of the Executive Board. This Committee shall have responsibilities to: 1) Review all financial transactions for the preceding year and prepare a financial report for the Board of Managers, and, 2) To prepare a proposed operating budget for the coming year. These reports shall be presented by the Treasurer at the Annual General Meeting and the operating budget shall be deemed approved by affirmative vote of a simple majority of the votes cast.

2:03 MEMBERSHIP
2:03:01 Application for membership affiliation in this League must be submitted to the Executive Board for approval by the Board of Managers by March 1 of each year. Applications will be accepted from all organized clubs.

2:03:02 In order to be eligible for affiliation, an organized Club shall:

A. Submit current Club By-Laws with the Affiliation Application. Affiliation shall not be
      accepted without By-Laws. A new club shall have one year in which to comply.
B. Have a checking account opened in the name of the Club.
C. Have at least four (4) members who will serve as Manager, Treasurer, Registrar, and PAD
      Committee representative. Any vacancies of the four (4) positions must be filled promptly.
D. Select uniform colors (or color) which are not the same as those of any other affiliated
      club.
E. Promote the participation of all interested youth in a defined geographic area within the
      League and shall not recruit players from outside its defined area.
F. Be in good standing with the League with all fines, fees and monies due the League paid.

2:03:03 Affiliated Clubs must submit each year, with the appropriate fee(s) :

A. Properly completed player and/or team registration forms, prepared in accordance with the
      current registration instructions and procedures.
B. Submit upon original registration of each player, proof of place and date of birth. (This must
      be a legal document, no hospital certificates, baptismal certificates etc. will be
      accepted.)

2:03:04 All dues and fees for Teams shall be payable at the time of registration. Teams are not eligible for play until all dues and fees are paid.

2:03:05 All bank checks, drafts and/or money orders submitted to this League shall be made payable to the Sacramento Youth Soccer League or SYSL.

2:03:06 All travel papers and/or documents from this League are to be signed by the President or the Registrar with the approval of the President.

2:04 SACRAMENTO UNITED
2:04:01 Sacramento United is an extension of all affiliated Clubs, providing a competitive level program for registered players residing within the SYSL boundaries.

2:04:02 This program shall be supported, in part, by establishment of a Fund dedicated to the enhancement of competitive soccer. Fifty cents of the League fee from every Sacramento Youth player will be credited to this account. Funds will be dispersed by the League Treasurer in the following order:

A. Pay the District League fees for each team.
B. Contribute $25.00 per player on the youngest first year teams to defray the cost of basic
       uniforms. Exceptions will be handled on a case by case basis.
C. Pay the entry fee for the first tournament for the youngest first year teams. Exceptions will
      be handled on a case by case basis. (Limit $150.00 per team)
D. Provide matching funds to help defray the cost of player and coaching clinics.

2:04:03 The Sacramento United Treasurer shall provide a semiannual financial statement from each team to the Board of Managers.

2:04:04 All players must be selected through an organized tryout procedure.

2:04:05 Sacramento United shall represent SYSL in the CYSA District VI League and shall follow their playing rules.

2:04:06 The Sacramento United Administrator shall be recommended
by Sacramento United for approval by the Board of Managers.

2:04:07 All Sacramento United coaches and assistant coaches shall be approved by the Board of Mangers. Each team must have a coach and manager in order to register for seasonal play.

2:05 MEETINGS
2:05:01 Regular meetings of the Board of Managers will be held on the second (2nd) Tuesday of each month. The agenda for regular meetings shall be as follows:

A. Call to Order and Roll Call 
B. Introduction of Guests 
C. Acceptance of Minutes of Previous Meeting 
D. Correspondence 
E. 1st Vice-President's Report 
F. 2nd Vice-President's Report 
G. Treasurer's Report 
H. Registrar's Report
I. Sacramento United Report
J. President's Report
K. Committee Reports
L. Unfinished business
M. New Business
N. Good of the Game and Announcements
O. Adjournment and Date, Time and Place of next meeting

2:05:02 The Board of Managers shall meet whenever the President deems it necessary, or if he is instructed to do so by four (4) or more members of the Board of Managers.

2:05:03 Affiliated clubs shall designate no more that four (4) persons who, in the absence of the Club Manager may cast the vote for the Club at meetings of the Board of Managers.

2:05:04 Any Club without a voting member present at two consecutive meetings will be in bad standing and will be fined at the rate of twenty-five dollars per missed meeting.

2:05:05 Any Club missing more than 3 meetings per elective year will be put in bad standings and fined $100.00. Upon payment of said fine the Club will be reinstated on a probationary basis. Any subsequent missed meetings may cause further disciplinary action from the Board including possible suspension or declination of affiliation for the next year.

2:06 QUORUM
2:06:01 At all meetings of the Board of Managers, fifty percent (.500) of the Board of Managers shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
2:07 SEASONAL YEAR
2:07:01 The seasonal year shall be from September 1 through August 31. Insurance coverage shall be for the same period of time.
2:08 PROTESTS AND APPEALS
2:08:01 In the matter of protest and appeals, no individual, player, Team or Club shall engage the services of a lawyer or attorney until all avenues of approach of protest and appeals procedures are exhausted through the regular channels of organized youth soccer.
2:09 RESPONSIBILITIES
2:09:01 Falsification of records shall be grounds for disbarment from future participation and/or membership
in the League.

2:09:02 A plea of ignorance to the Constitution, By-Laws, and Rules and Regulations of this League is not sufficient, and violators may expect appropriate action by the Board of Managers of this League.

2:09:03 Any person found guilty of violating the Constitution, By-Laws, and/or Rules and Regulations of this League may be asked to appear before the Board of Managers of this League to explain their actions.
2:10 FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
2:10:01 This League shall not assume, nor be liable for, the debts nor the financial responsibilities, either implied or incurred, of any of its members.
2:11 LIABILITY PROTECTION
2:11:01 All officers of this League and officials of member Teams and players shall be covered against personal liability claims by the California Youth Soccer Association for performing acts and duties directly related to the work of this League.
2:12 DISSOLUTION
2:12:01 Should this League dissolve, all assets remaining after payment of all debts shall be turned over to the California Youth Soccer Association for the express purpose of the development of youth soccer.
2:13 RULES OF ORDER
2:13:01 Robert's Rules of order shall be deemed as adopted at all meetings of this League unless otherwise agreed to by participants.

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