New Team Manager Meeting March 27, 2010. TEAM MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure that all forms are...

New Team Manager New Team Manager MeetingMeeting

March 27, 2010March 27, 2010

TEAM MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIESTEAM MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure that all forms are completed and Ensure that all forms are completed and submitted in a timely manner.submitted in a timely manner.

Ensure that all team information is correctly Ensure that all team information is correctly submitted to WAGS and is updated as submitted to WAGS and is updated as necessary.necessary.

The home team coach/team official is The home team coach/team official is responsible for contacting the opposing responsible for contacting the opposing coach/team official at least 72 hourscoach/team official at least 72 hours prior to prior to the game to verify location, time, and uniform the game to verify location, time, and uniform color. color.

WAGS OFFICE HOURSWAGS OFFICE HOURS

Offseason: 9-1, June thru August, Nov – Offseason: 9-1, June thru August, Nov – February. Closed on weekends.February. Closed on weekends.

Inseason: 9-4, Mon-Fri; Saturday and Inseason: 9-4, Mon-Fri; Saturday and Sunday when necessary due to weather Sunday when necessary due to weather conditions.conditions.

ONLINE FORMSONLINE FORMS

Schedule Request FormSchedule Request Form Must be completed by the team and submitted promptly if Must be completed by the team and submitted promptly if

they want to request days off.they want to request days off. Teams may request ONE Saturday and ONE Sunday off.Teams may request ONE Saturday and ONE Sunday off.

Team should retain a printed copy of the Schedule Request Team should retain a printed copy of the Schedule Request FormForm

If more than one Schedule Request Form is submitted, If more than one Schedule Request Form is submitted, information from the most recently submitted form will be information from the most recently submitted form will be used.used.

Requests to deconflict coaching conflicts use this formRequests to deconflict coaching conflicts use this form The WAGS or NCSL number of the conflicting team MUST be The WAGS or NCSL number of the conflicting team MUST be

entered on each team’s Schedule Request Form. Failure to do entered on each team’s Schedule Request Form. Failure to do so will result in neither team’s request being honored.so will result in neither team’s request being honored.

Note that BOTH teams requesting a schedule deconflict MUST Note that BOTH teams requesting a schedule deconflict MUST complete the Schedule Request Form.complete the Schedule Request Form.

ONLINE FORMS (cont.)ONLINE FORMS (cont.)

NO MORE THAN 2 TEAMS MAY REQUEST A COACHING NO MORE THAN 2 TEAMS MAY REQUEST A COACHING CONFLICT. If a third team attempts to enter a coaching conflict, CONFLICT. If a third team attempts to enter a coaching conflict, REQUESTS FROM ALL TEAMS INVOLVED WILL BE REQUESTS FROM ALL TEAMS INVOLVED WILL BE DISREGARDED.DISREGARDED.

Coaching deconflicts are for Coaching deconflicts are for originally scheduled games ONLY.originally scheduled games ONLY. Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate deconflicts for Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate deconflicts for rescheduled games.rescheduled games.

Please note that once the schedule has been released, Please note that once the schedule has been released, WAGS cannot reschedule games due to a team’s WAGS cannot reschedule games due to a team’s acceptance to a tournament or any other event. If your acceptance to a tournament or any other event. If your team has applied to a tournament that is taking place on team has applied to a tournament that is taking place on a date scheduled for rain-out reschedules, you are a date scheduled for rain-out reschedules, you are strongly encouraged to request those days off on your strongly encouraged to request those days off on your Schedule request Form.Schedule request Form.


Adele Dolansky Scholarship FormAdele Dolansky Scholarship Form Must be submitted to Club Rep, who will forward to Must be submitted to Club Rep, who will forward to

WAGS officeWAGS office Four scholarships of $2500 awarded each year (two Four scholarships of $2500 awarded each year (two

based on need; two based on merit).based on need; two based on merit). Applications are submitted to Club Rep to verify that Applications are submitted to Club Rep to verify that

they are complete. they are complete. Deadlines are posted on the website.Deadlines are posted on the website. Only complete and timely applications will be Only complete and timely applications will be

considered.considered. WAGS players that are graduating seniors are the only WAGS players that are graduating seniors are the only

players that are eligible for this scholarship.players that are eligible for this scholarship.


Parent and Player Code of ConductParent and Player Code of Conduct To be completed and signed by each To be completed and signed by each

player/parent on the team.player/parent on the team. Must be reviewed by Club Rep for completionMust be reviewed by Club Rep for completion Should be kept on file and at the field by Team Should be kept on file and at the field by Team

ManagerManager WAGS Board of Directors and R&D WAGS Board of Directors and R&D

Committee may request to view forms at any Committee may request to view forms at any timetime

PAPER FORMSPAPER FORMS

If you require additional forms, please If you require additional forms, please contact your club rep.contact your club rep.

If you are sending any forms or If you are sending any forms or correspondence to the WAGS office in a correspondence to the WAGS office in a manner other than First Class mail, you manner other than First Class mail, you must waive the signature requirement.must waive the signature requirement.


Official Game Report Cards Official Game Report Cards Provided by Home TeamProvided by Home Team Completed by both the Home and Away Completed by both the Home and Away

teamsteams To be signed by Coach and TSLTo be signed by Coach and TSL Submitted to WAGS office by refereeSubmitted to WAGS office by referee Game Card LabelsGame Card Labels

Link on websiteLink on website

OFFICIAL GAME REPORT OFFICIAL GAME REPORT CARDCARD


Referee Evaluation CardReferee Evaluation Card Teams are not required to complete a Referee Teams are not required to complete a Referee

Evaluation Card, but may do so if they want to Evaluation Card, but may do so if they want to provide input on the quality of officiating at their provide input on the quality of officiating at their game.game.

Referee Evaluation should be signed by the Referee Evaluation should be signed by the Coach. If a team submits a Referee Evaluation Coach. If a team submits a Referee Evaluation card, it must be mailed within 24 hours of game.card, it must be mailed within 24 hours of game.

Referee Evaluation Cards should be submitted to Referee Evaluation Cards should be submitted to Jean Knotts, WAGS Assistant Administrator.Jean Knotts, WAGS Assistant Administrator.

REFEREE EVALUATION REFEREE EVALUATION CARDCARD


Team Sportsmanship CardTeam Sportsmanship Card Used to evaluate opposing team’s Used to evaluate opposing team’s

sportsmanship on the field.sportsmanship on the field. Teams are not required, but are encouraged, Teams are not required, but are encouraged,

to complete this form.to complete this form. Form must be signed by the team’s coach; Form must be signed by the team’s coach;

forms without coach signature will not be forms without coach signature will not be considered.considered.

TEAM SPORTSMANSHIP TEAM SPORTSMANSHIP CARDCARD

WAGSL TEAM SPORTSMANSHIP EVALUATION CARDWAGSL TEAM SPORTSMANSHIP EVALUATION CARDGame: _______________ Date: _________________ Age/Div: ____________Game: _______________ Date: _________________ Age/Div: ____________Home Team ____________________________ Visitor Team _________________________Home Team ____________________________ Visitor Team _________________________Please use the following criteria in making your decision: 1.The courtesy and respect a team’s players Please use the following criteria in making your decision: 1.The courtesy and respect a team’s players

and coaches show toward the opposing team, its players, coaches & spectators. 2. The courtesy and and coaches show toward the opposing team, its players, coaches & spectators. 2. The courtesy and respect a team’s players and coaches show toward referees. 3. The courtesy and respect a team’s respect a team’s players and coaches show toward referees. 3. The courtesy and respect a team’s spectators show toward others and the positive support they give their own players. 4. The positive spectators show toward others and the positive support they give their own players. 4. The positive support team members show each other.support team members show each other.

Please rate your opponent overall:Please rate your opponent overall:5=Excellent (always): 4=Very Good (most of the time): 3=Good (sometimes): 2=Fair (seldom): 5=Excellent (always): 4=Very Good (most of the time): 3=Good (sometimes): 2=Fair (seldom):

1=Poor (never)1=Poor (never)Comments:Comments:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________ ________________________________________________ ____________________________________________Coach’s Name (Print)Coach’s Name (Print) Coach’s SignatureCoach’s Signature Team NameTeam Name

Please Complete and Mail within 24 Hours of GamePlease Complete and Mail within 24 Hours of GameTo be completed by the Coach ONLYTo be completed by the Coach ONLY


STAR CardsSTAR Cards One card given per team – to be completed each week One card given per team – to be completed each week

and submitted to WAGS office for payment at the end and submitted to WAGS office for payment at the end of the season.of the season.

Submitted card must be postmarked no later than 30 Submitted card must be postmarked no later than 30 days after the team’s last game of the season or days after the team’s last game of the season or payment will not be made.payment will not be made.

TM should keep a copy of the completed card.TM should keep a copy of the completed card. The Center Referee The Center Referee mustmust sign the STAR card every sign the STAR card every

time a STAR is used. Failure to obtain the CR’s time a STAR is used. Failure to obtain the CR’s signature will result in non-payment for that game.signature will result in non-payment for that game.

STAR CARDSSTAR CARDS


Team Sportsmanship LiaisonTeam Sportsmanship Liaison To be completed and signed by TSL. Alternate To be completed and signed by TSL. Alternate

TSL does not need to sign.TSL does not need to sign. Original to be sent to CR, who will mail original Original to be sent to CR, who will mail original

to WAGS office.to WAGS office. A new form must be signed each season, A new form must be signed each season,

regardless of whether the TSL served in that regardless of whether the TSL served in that capacity during the prior season.capacity during the prior season.

TEAM SPORTSMANSHIP TEAM SPORTSMANSHIP LIAISONLIAISON

TEAM SPORTSMANSHIP LIAISON (TSL)

The spectator sidelines need to be managed by a responsible party other than a team coach. Each team will select a Team Sportsmanship Liaison (TSL). The selected TSL will have the following responsibilities.

Prior to each game, the TSL will identify themselves to each other and to the referee(s). TSL will be required to sign the Game Report Card.

Prior to each game, the TSL will discuss with the referee and coaches what roles the TSL will take in the event the sidelines begin to negatively impact the match or the referee’s ability to do his/her job.

Ensure the team spectators/parents observe the spectator line.Be the “cooler head” should sideline behavior become extreme.Be the first point of contact should the referee feel he/she needs

help due to inappropriate sideline behavior.In the event that an incident does occur which requires R & D

involvement, the TSL will attend the hearings.I have read the above description of the TSL and understand my role. Team Name_______________________________________ W_______Name__________________________________Address_______________________________Email_________________________________Phone Number__________________ Cell Phone____________________________________________ _________________ SIGNATURE DATEAlternate TSL: Name_______________________________________ Phone#_____________Email____________________THIS FORM IS TO BE COMPLETED AND GIVEN TO YOUR CLUB REP. Do not

mail directly to WAGS. THIS FORM MUST BE TYPED OR NEATLY PRINTED. Deadline: Changes every season. Please review the calendar for the deadling


Parent/Player Code of ConductParent/Player Code of Conduct To be signed by all Parents and PlayersTo be signed by all Parents and Players

Team Manager should retain these forms in their Team Manager should retain these forms in their team notebook.team notebook.

PARENT CODE OF PARENT CODE OF CONDUCTCONDUCT

Parent’s Code of Conduct

Soccer is a tough, combative sport that generates enormous tension, passion, and enjoyment in its spectators. High enthusiasm, intense emotion, and strong disagreement will occur at most every match. Recognizing this, it is vital that every parent whose child plays in the Washington Area Girls Soccer League be constantly aware of his or her state of mind, and act in a manner that promotes the league’s goals of sporting behavior, healthy competition, and the development of young women of confidence and character.

Angry, abusive, or harassing speech defeats this purpose and poisons the league’s playing environment for all its participants. Such outbursts reflect badly on the speaker; provoke undesirable responses from the hearers; and can lead to acting out, on the field and on the sidelines, that can cause injury and bring the game into disrepute. There is no place in the league’s matches for such outbursts--they must be controlled, and controlled primarily by the league’s parents

To avoid these undesirable outcomes and to enhance the league’s playing environment for players and all other participants, all the league’s parents present at the league’s matches should:

•Remember at all times that they are adults, and therefore examples, and always consider the likely effect of their actions on the league’s players.

•Promote the learning effort and development of all participants by encouragement and patience.

•Refrain to the greatest extent possible from disagreeing publicly with the referee’s decisions, remembering that loud or persistent disagreement can undermine the referee’s ability to monitor and control the game--to the detriment of the players--and can undercut the referee’s authority, and over time, the status of all authority figures

•.Never insult, demean, or criticize any participant, whether player, game official, or team official. Offensive, insulting, or abusive language is absolutely contrary to the spirit of the game

•.Do whatever can be done, by word and example, to encourage adherence to these principles by those parents and spectators who have greater difficulty adhering to them.

The league reminds parents and other spectators that in the WAGS league, as in soccer leagues of every level and in every country of the world, it is an accepted practice to require any spectators who show themselves unable to comply with the game’s behavioral norms to leave the field, and to impose longer bans for repeat or particularly serious violators. It is the league’s earnest hope that it would never have to resort to such punitive measures, but that outcome rests in the end with the individual spectator.

Signature ___________________________________________________________________________

Date ______________________________________________________________________________

Printed Name _______________________________________________________________________

(Circle one: Mother, Father, Guardian)

Team Name ________________________________________________________________________

PLAYER CODE OF PLAYER CODE OF CONDUCTCONDUCT

Player’s Code of Conduct

From the game’s beginnings in the 19th century, soccer has always been played in an atmosphere that valued active, competitive play and ethical, sporting behavior. The balancing of these two aspects of the game has always been the signature focus of the soccer culture.

Players in the Washington Area Girls Soccer League occupy an important position in the soccer culture in the United States. The league has always been among the nation’s best-known and most widely respected soccer venues.

Soccer is first and foremost a player’s game. No participant--no coach, no team official, no league official, no game official, no spectator--exerts the same level of influence on the game, and on the soccer community, as is exerted by the league’s players. Players are the principal authors not only of each game’s outcome, but of the league’s overall playing environment. And players are the principal ambassadors of the league and of the sport.

With those facts in mind, it is important that every player who participates in the league’s matches subscribe to certain basic principles. A player in the WAGS League should:

•Know and make her best effort to obey the letter of the Laws of the Game.•Understand and respect the spirit of the Laws, avoiding cynical and unfair play.•Respect and honor all other participants--opponents, referees, coaches, and spectators.•Strive to enjoy the game, and to promote enjoyment of the game by others.

The player’s signature below indicates that she subscribes to these principles.

Signature ______________________________________________________________________ Date _________________________________________________________________________ Printed Name ________________________________________________________________Team Name _________________________________________________________________


Division Structure Request FormDivision Structure Request Form Teams are not required to complete a Division Teams are not required to complete a Division

Structure Request Form; however, doing so Structure Request Form; however, doing so enables the team to present to the WAGS enables the team to present to the WAGS Board of Directors any information it feels Board of Directors any information it feels relevant to their placement in Division relevant to their placement in Division Structure.Structure.

DIVISION STRUCTURE REQUEST DIVISION STRUCTURE REQUEST FORMFORM

IMPORTANT LEAGUE IMPORTANT LEAGUE REMINDERSREMINDERS

Important League Reminders should be Important League Reminders should be reviewed prior to the start of each reviewed prior to the start of each season.season.

Are located on the WAGS website under Are located on the WAGS website under “League Rules/Important League “League Rules/Important League Reminders”Reminders”

GAME DAY GAME DAY RESPONSIBILITIESRESPONSIBILITIES

The Home team is responsible for calling the Away team 72 hours The Home team is responsible for calling the Away team 72 hours prior to game time to review uniform colors and field directions.prior to game time to review uniform colors and field directions. Please remember that the home team is required to change jersey Please remember that the home team is required to change jersey colors if there is a conflict in uniforms.colors if there is a conflict in uniforms.

Items Team Manager should bring to the field on game day (all Items Team Manager should bring to the field on game day (all items should remain at the field for the duration of the game):items should remain at the field for the duration of the game):

Player passesPlayer passes Adult passesAdult passes Original, stamped state rosterOriginal, stamped state roster Game Report CardGame Report Card STAR card, if applicableSTAR card, if applicable

If the field is closed due to weather conditions, the Home Team is If the field is closed due to weather conditions, the Home Team is responsible for contacting the Away team and notifying them of the field responsible for contacting the Away team and notifying them of the field closure.closure.

Home Team must call their Division Coordinator with the final score within Home Team must call their Division Coordinator with the final score within 2 hours of match completion.2 hours of match completion.

TEAM MANAGER TEAM MANAGER CHECKLISTCHECKLIST

CorrespondenceCorrespondence Game 1Game 1 Game 2Game 2 Game 3Game 3 Game 4Game 4 Game 5Game 5 Game Game 66

Game Game 77

Game Game 88

Game Game 99

Call to/from Other Call to/from Other TeamTeam

Point of Contact Point of Contact ManeMane

DirectionsDirections

Uniform ColorUniform Color

Team Notified EmailTeam Notified Email

Bring to GameBring to Game

Player Passes Player Passes (Official)(Official)

Codes of Conduct Codes of Conduct &TSL&TSL

RosterRoster

Game Report CardGame Report Card

Extra LabelsExtra Labels

STAR Card STAR Card (U12/U13)(U12/U13)

DIVISION COORDINATORSDIVISION COORDINATORS

U12-U19 onlyU12-U19 only Division Coordinators are selected from Division Coordinators are selected from

the Volunteers submitted by each team.the Volunteers submitted by each team. See WAGS rules I.6.b, I.6.c, L1 and L2 See WAGS rules I.6.b, I.6.c, L1 and L2

for Division Coordinator responsibilities.for Division Coordinator responsibilities.

TEAM CONTACTSTEAM CONTACTS

Team contact information can be found Team contact information can be found through the Team Page link on the through the Team Page link on the WAGS website.WAGS website.

User ID is your email address; PINs are User ID is your email address; PINs are generated by the system.generated by the system.

SCHEDULINGSCHEDULING

Teams must be available for play every Saturday and Teams must be available for play every Saturday and Sunday during the months of league play - with the Sunday during the months of league play - with the exception of dates that have been requested off – even exception of dates that have been requested off – even after the league schedule has been released. Please after the league schedule has been released. Please remember that if your team makes plans after the initial remember that if your team makes plans after the initial schedule is released and games are rescheduled for schedule is released and games are rescheduled for any reason, teams must be prepared to play on those any reason, teams must be prepared to play on those rescheduled dates.rescheduled dates.

If games are cancelled for any reason, the rescheduled If games are cancelled for any reason, the rescheduled match will be placed on the next available date for both match will be placed on the next available date for both teams.teams.

Games will not start prior to 9:00 am.Games will not start prior to 9:00 am.

SCHEDULING (continued)SCHEDULING (continued)

The WAGS Events Calendar is located on the The WAGS Events Calendar is located on the right side of the WAGS home page, and lists a right side of the WAGS home page, and lists a full schedule of league-specific dates.full schedule of league-specific dates.

Religious Holidays/School Events/BirthdaysReligious Holidays/School Events/Birthdays Team Managers should check with the team regarding Team Managers should check with the team regarding

birthdays, school events, etc. that would cause them to birthdays, school events, etc. that would cause them to be unable to play.be unable to play.

Religious holiday dates can be located on the WAGS Religious holiday dates can be located on the WAGS website.website.

Accommodation is made for SAT, PSAT and ACT Accommodation is made for SAT, PSAT and ACT testing.testing.


State Cup, ODP, President’s Cup and State Cup, ODP, President’s Cup and High School ConflictsHigh School Conflicts Please review WAGS rule I.6.d for conflicts Please review WAGS rule I.6.d for conflicts

involving State Cup, ODP President’s Cup and involving State Cup, ODP President’s Cup and High School soccer conflicts.High School soccer conflicts.

Virginia State Cup age groups are U12-19; Virginia State Cup age groups are U12-19; Maryland age groups are U13-19Maryland age groups are U13-19 Please visit Please visit www.vysa.comwww.vysa.com, , www.msysa.orgwww.msysa.org or or

www.region1.comwww.region1.com for additional information on State for additional information on State Cup.Cup.

ODP age groups are U13-U19ODP age groups are U13-U19 High School age groups are U14-U19High School age groups are U14-U19


Conflicts due to State Cup, President’s Cup, Conflicts due to State Cup, President’s Cup, ODP and High School soccer must reduce a ODP and High School soccer must reduce a team’s roster to below 13 players before a team’s roster to below 13 players before a reschedule request will be considered.reschedule request will be considered.

Please remember that the information above Please remember that the information above is WAGS-specific, and does not address any is WAGS-specific, and does not address any club/state procedures TMs may need to club/state procedures TMs may need to complete. You Club Rep and State complete. You Club Rep and State Association are available to help you with Association are available to help you with any questions you may have.any questions you may have.


Game Cancellations/Rescheduling Game Cancellations/Rescheduling ProceduresProcedures Please see Important League Reminders for cancellation Please see Important League Reminders for cancellation

criteria.criteria. In the instance of a rain-out, games will automatically be In the instance of a rain-out, games will automatically be

rescheduled to the next date available to both teams.rescheduled to the next date available to both teams. If there are no dates available for both teams, a If there are no dates available for both teams, a

reschedule notification will be sent bearing a reschedule reschedule notification will be sent bearing a reschedule date of 12/1. We use this date so that the referee date of 12/1. We use this date so that the referee assignors do not assign this match and so that the assignors do not assign this match and so that the league is aware that it needs to be rescheduled. This league is aware that it needs to be rescheduled. This does not mean that your team will play on 12/1.does not mean that your team will play on 12/1.


When no date is available to reschedule a When no date is available to reschedule a match, the teams involved will receive an match, the teams involved will receive an email from the WAGS Administrator advising email from the WAGS Administrator advising them of their options to reschedule. When them of their options to reschedule. When both teams have agreed to a reschedule both teams have agreed to a reschedule date, confirmation emails from both teams date, confirmation emails from both teams involved should be sent to the WAGS office involved should be sent to the WAGS office so the new match date can be entered in the so the new match date can be entered in the schedule.schedule.


Teams will continue to have the option to request on Saturday Teams will continue to have the option to request on Saturday and one Sunday as non-play days each season. Should a team and one Sunday as non-play days each season. Should a team be informed of their acceptance to a tournament subsequent to be informed of their acceptance to a tournament subsequent to submitting a Schedule Request Form, submitting a Schedule Request Form, but prior to the public but prior to the public release of the schedule, release of the schedule, teams may request a schedule teams may request a schedule adjustment as follows:adjustment as follows:

1.1. The team will contact the League office via email and phone to request The team will contact the League office via email and phone to request a change to their previously submitted byes.a change to their previously submitted byes.

2.2. Team will provide pertinent information such as the tournament play Team will provide pertinent information such as the tournament play dates as well as the dates of the originally requested byes.dates as well as the dates of the originally requested byes.

3.3. The originally submitted byes will be voided. The scheduling request The originally submitted byes will be voided. The scheduling request will be updated to reflect the new dates,will be updated to reflect the new dates,

4.4. Each team will be entitled to only one such request per season Each team will be entitled to only one such request per season (Saturday and Sunday).(Saturday and Sunday).

This is for USYS sanctioned tournaments ONLY.This is for USYS sanctioned tournaments ONLY.

SCHOOL TESTINGSCHOOL TESTING

SAT/PSAT TestingSAT/PSAT Testing On SAT 1 testing dates, games will begin at On SAT 1 testing dates, games will begin at

3:00pm or after for U-16 through U-19 teams.3:00pm or after for U-16 through U-19 teams. On PSAT testing dates, games will begin at On PSAT testing dates, games will begin at

2:00pm or after for U-15 and U-16 age groups.2:00pm or after for U-15 and U-16 age groups. On ACT testing dates, games will begin at On ACT testing dates, games will begin at

3:00pm or after for U17-U19 age groups.3:00pm or after for U17-U19 age groups.

LEAGUE-WIDE RAINOUTSLEAGUE-WIDE RAINOUTS

WAGS will reserve three days per season (two WAGS will reserve three days per season (two Saturdays and one Sunday) for rescheduling. Saturdays and one Sunday) for rescheduling.

Complete League Wide Rainouts (Sundays Only) will Complete League Wide Rainouts (Sundays Only) will be rescheduled, by the League President. This does be rescheduled, by the League President. This does not affect U-18/U-19 teams during the spring season. not affect U-18/U-19 teams during the spring season. The U-18/U-19 age group games will be placed on The U-18/U-19 age group games will be placed on the next available date for both teams.the next available date for both teams.

Notice of reschedule from a League Wide rainout will Notice of reschedule from a League Wide rainout will be sent on the Wednesday following the resulting be sent on the Wednesday following the resulting cancellation.cancellation.

FIELDS AND FIELD FIELDS AND FIELD CLOSURESCLOSURES

Hotline number will be provided to all team Hotline number will be provided to all team managers by their Club Rep.managers by their Club Rep.

Parents are not to be given hotline number, and Parents are not to be given hotline number, and are not to contact the WAGS office directly about are not to contact the WAGS office directly about field closures.field closures.

If the field is not listed on the WAGS website, it is If the field is not listed on the WAGS website, it is not considered closed – do not use club websites not considered closed – do not use club websites to find field closures. Closures are not official to find field closures. Closures are not official unless notification is received from WAGS or the unless notification is received from WAGS or the Club Rep.Club Rep.

FIELDS AND FIELD CLOSURESFIELDS AND FIELD CLOSURES(continued)(continued)

Only Field Coordinators, Club Reps and Referees are able Only Field Coordinators, Club Reps and Referees are able to close fields. Coaches ARE NOT able to close fields.to close fields. Coaches ARE NOT able to close fields.

Bull Run/Occoquan ProceduresBull Run/Occoquan Procedures Do not forget that a combination for equipment shed is needed. The Do not forget that a combination for equipment shed is needed. The

WAGS Administrator will forward the combination to each team via WAGS Administrator will forward the combination to each team via email at the start of the season.email at the start of the season.

The home team for the first game of the day is required to line the The home team for the first game of the day is required to line the field.field.

Game StoppageGame Stoppage U9 and U10: If, due to inclement weather, the game is stopped by the U9 and U10: If, due to inclement weather, the game is stopped by the

refereereferee prior to half time, the game must be replayed in its entirety. If prior to half time, the game must be replayed in its entirety. If the second half of the game has begun, the score will stand and the the second half of the game has begun, the score will stand and the game will be considered completed.game will be considered completed.

U11-U19: If, due to inclement weather, the game is stopped by the U11-U19: If, due to inclement weather, the game is stopped by the referee, the game must be replayed in its entirety regardless of the referee, the game must be replayed in its entirety regardless of the time stoppage.time stoppage.

SCORESSCORES

Reporting ScoresReporting Scores It is the responsibility of the It is the responsibility of the HOME TEAM Coach/Manager HOME TEAM Coach/Manager to report to report

the score of his/her game the score of his/her game TO HIS/HER DIVISION COORDINATOR TO HIS/HER DIVISION COORDINATOR within two (2) hours after completion of the game within two (2) hours after completion of the game but not later but not later thanthan 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. that same day. that same day.

Failure to report scores in a timely manner may result in the loss of Failure to report scores in a timely manner may result in the loss of home games. home games.

Scores and Standings for U9-U11Scores and Standings for U9-U11 No scores or standings are kept for the U9-U10 age groups.No scores or standings are kept for the U9-U10 age groups. Scores and standings are kept for the U11 age group, but are not Scores and standings are kept for the U11 age group, but are not

posted.posted. Scores for seven (7) and nine (9) team divisionsScores for seven (7) and nine (9) team divisions

In divisions of 7 or 9 teams (where applicable), one team may play In divisions of 7 or 9 teams (where applicable), one team may play 10 games and all other teams in that division will play 9 games. The 10 games and all other teams in that division will play 9 games. The computer will randomly determine the team and game that will not computer will randomly determine the team and game that will not count for the team with 10 matches.count for the team with 10 matches.

PLAYER RELEASE/TRANSFER PLAYER RELEASE/TRANSFER PROCEDUREPROCEDURE

If a player wishes to be released, the TM If a player wishes to be released, the TM should contact their WAGS team registrar. should contact their WAGS team registrar. Contact information for registrars can be Contact information for registrars can be found on the WAGS website.found on the WAGS website.

Refer to WAGS Rule D. for all registration Refer to WAGS Rule D. for all registration questions.questions.

TRYOUT ADSTRYOUT ADS

To post try out information for your team on the To post try out information for your team on the WAGS Try-Out Page, email your information WAGS Try-Out Page, email your information to to Jean Knotts Jean Knotts at at [email protected]@verizon.net. . Include your age-group, club and team name. If you would like Include your age-group, club and team name. If you would like

to include your team’s division, it to include your team’s division, it MUST MUST be the be the CURRENT CURRENT division.division. No attachmentsNo attachments will be accepted. Ads must be in will be accepted. Ads must be in the body of the email messages. Ads will be active for one the body of the email messages. Ads will be active for one month. month. After your team submits the ad it will not be edited or After your team submits the ad it will not be edited or revised for anyrevised for any reason.reason.

A team may only submit one ad per monthA team may only submit one ad per month. On the last day of . On the last day of every month the ads will be deleted. On the first day of every every month the ads will be deleted. On the first day of every month teams may submit ads.month teams may submit ads.

TRYOUT ADS (continued)TRYOUT ADS (continued)

Ads will Ads will not be posted not be posted during the months of league during the months of league play (April-May and Sept.-Nov.). All ads will be play (April-May and Sept.-Nov.). All ads will be deleted prior to the first day of league play. deleted prior to the first day of league play.

Teams should post generic ads that contain a link to Teams should post generic ads that contain a link to the team’s homepage. Additionally, we can only the team’s homepage. Additionally, we can only accommodate ads that areaccommodate ads that are black type black type and and normal normal font (10-11 pt).font (10-11 pt).

Ads must be limited to Ads must be limited to 50 words or less50 words or less. . WAGS will not post ads for teams that are sitting out WAGS will not post ads for teams that are sitting out

for the upcoming season.for the upcoming season. Teams will not be notified if their ad does not meet Teams will not be notified if their ad does not meet

the above criteria.the above criteria.

TEAM SPORTSMANSHIP TEAM SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDSAWARDS

Winning teams are chosen by their opponents for Winning teams are chosen by their opponents for good sportsmanship on the playing field. good sportsmanship on the playing field.

Each team is requested to evaluate how respectful Each team is requested to evaluate how respectful the team /coaches are to the referees, how the team /coaches are to the referees, how respectful the team spectators are towards others respectful the team spectators are towards others as well as the referees, and the positive support as well as the referees, and the positive support the team has for its members.the team has for its members.

Winning teams will be recognized by WAGS.Winning teams will be recognized by WAGS. Any cards received will result in the elimination of Any cards received will result in the elimination of

team from the Sportsmanship Award program for team from the Sportsmanship Award program for that season.that season.

ROSTERSROSTERS

If you have any questions regarding If you have any questions regarding roster procedures, please refer to your roster procedures, please refer to your state association, VYSA state association, VYSA www.vysa.comwww.vysa.com, , or MSYSA at or MSYSA at www.msysa.orgwww.msysa.org, or to your , or to your Club Rep, whose information can be Club Rep, whose information can be found on the WAGS website.found on the WAGS website.

RELEGATIONRELEGATION

Each Age Group (except U-9 through U-12) will drop a maximum Each Age Group (except U-9 through U-12) will drop a maximum of five (5) teams from its lowest division, provided however that of five (5) teams from its lowest division, provided however that there are sufficient teams on the Waiting List to bring the Age there are sufficient teams on the Waiting List to bring the Age Group up to its maximum size [50 teams]. If an Age Group with a Group up to its maximum size [50 teams]. If an Age Group with a Wait List has less than 50 teams during a season, the lowest Wait List has less than 50 teams during a season, the lowest teams will be dropped to bring the Age Group size to no less than teams will be dropped to bring the Age Group size to no less than 45 teams and teams added from the Wait List to bring the Age 45 teams and teams added from the Wait List to bring the Age Group size up to 50 teams for the next season. If there are less Group size up to 50 teams for the next season. If there are less than 50 teams entered by the League Entry Date in an Age Group than 50 teams entered by the League Entry Date in an Age Group with a Wait List, the age group shall be increased to 50 teams by with a Wait List, the age group shall be increased to 50 teams by adding teams from the Wait List. For example:adding teams from the Wait List. For example: Relegation in Division 5 if there are teams on the waitlist: If there are 5 Relegation in Division 5 if there are teams on the waitlist: If there are 5

teams on the U14 waitlist, 5 teams currently in the division will be teams on the U14 waitlist, 5 teams currently in the division will be dropped, and 5 teams will be brought up from the waitlist, to create a dropped, and 5 teams will be brought up from the waitlist, to create a division containing 50 teams.division containing 50 teams.

If the Age Group contains 49 teams, 4 teams will be dropped, and 5 If the Age Group contains 49 teams, 4 teams will be dropped, and 5 teams will be brought up from the waitlist. teams will be brought up from the waitlist.

TEAM SPORTSMANSHIP LIASON TEAM SPORTSMANSHIP LIASON (TSL)(TSL)

The spectator sidelines need to be managed by a The spectator sidelines need to be managed by a responsible party other than a team coach. To facilitate a responsible party other than a team coach. To facilitate a positive sideline environment, each team will select a Team positive sideline environment, each team will select a Team Sportsmanship Liaison (TSL).Sportsmanship Liaison (TSL).

Teams should also select an alternate TSL in case the Teams should also select an alternate TSL in case the primary TSL is unavailable on game day. The alternate TSL primary TSL is unavailable on game day. The alternate TSL shall be designated as the primary TSL if the initial TSL shall be designated as the primary TSL if the initial TSL relinquishes the duties of the position. If this occurs, the relinquishes the duties of the position. If this occurs, the alternate TSL should complete a new TSL form, which alternate TSL should complete a new TSL form, which should be faxed to the WAGS office.should be faxed to the WAGS office.

TSLs are required to attend a one-time training session. TSLs are required to attend a one-time training session. These sessions are held once a year; dates and locations These sessions are held once a year; dates and locations will be posted on the WAGS website.will be posted on the WAGS website.

STARSSTARS

U12 and U13 teams are required to U12 and U13 teams are required to provide STARs (Special Team Assistant provide STARs (Special Team Assistant Referees) to serve at their games.Referees) to serve at their games.

STAR information can be found under STAR information can be found under Appendix I of WAGS League RulesAppendix I of WAGS League Rules

CLUB PASSCLUB PASS

WAGS Rule 3.g. establishes the Club Pass System. Under this program, WAGS Rule 3.g. establishes the Club Pass System. Under this program, carded players on U-9 through U-12 teams are permitted to guest play or carded players on U-9 through U-12 teams are permitted to guest play or any U-9 through U-12 teams within their club for which they are aged any U-9 through U-12 teams within their club for which they are aged qualified. The main objective of the club pass system is to allow coaches qualified. The main objective of the club pass system is to allow coaches to move players freely within their own club based on specific team needs to move players freely within their own club based on specific team needs and in the interest of player development.and in the interest of player development.

Players using club passes are considered guest players and can only play Players using club passes are considered guest players and can only play for one WAGS team per day. for one WAGS team per day.

Asterisk (*) must be placed next to the player’s name on the Game Report Asterisk (*) must be placed next to the player’s name on the Game Report Card (GRC).Card (GRC).

The Division of the player’s home team should be noted next to the The Division of the player’s home team should be noted next to the player’s name on the GRC.player’s name on the GRC.

Guest Pass players must have a jersey number that is different from Guest Pass players must have a jersey number that is different from players carded to the team for which they are guesting.players carded to the team for which they are guesting.

During spring season play, an age appropriate U-12 player cannot play for During spring season play, an age appropriate U-12 player cannot play for another U-12 team in the same division or a U-12 team in a lower division. another U-12 team in the same division or a U-12 team in a lower division. Teams found to be in violation of WAGS Rule D.3.c. will forfeit that game. Teams found to be in violation of WAGS Rule D.3.c. will forfeit that game.

REFEREESREFEREES

If the WAGS President (or designee) and/or If the WAGS President (or designee) and/or Club Rep is notified that a Center Referee is Club Rep is notified that a Center Referee is not available for a match, every effort will be not available for a match, every effort will be made by WAGS and both Club Reps to find a made by WAGS and both Club Reps to find a referee. If within three (3) hours of kickoff, a referee. If within three (3) hours of kickoff, a Center Referee still has not been located and Center Referee still has not been located and the teams cannot mutually agree on an the teams cannot mutually agree on an emergency referee, the WAGS President (or emergency referee, the WAGS President (or designee) may cancel and reschedule the designee) may cancel and reschedule the game.game.

REFEREES (continued)REFEREES (continued)

In the U-9 and U-10 Age Groups, in the event In the U-9 and U-10 Age Groups, in the event the assigned referee fails to appear within the assigned referee fails to appear within fifteen (15) minutes of the scheduled kick-off fifteen (15) minutes of the scheduled kick-off time, the opposing coaches will mutually agree time, the opposing coaches will mutually agree to an emergency referee. The game will be to an emergency referee. The game will be played in its entirety. The use of an played in its entirety. The use of an emergency referee will be denoted on the emergency referee will be denoted on the Game Report Card. If the opposing coaches Game Report Card. If the opposing coaches cannot mutually agree on an emergency cannot mutually agree on an emergency referee, the game will not be rescheduled. referee, the game will not be rescheduled.


For Age Groups U11 and up, if an assigned Center Referee For Age Groups U11 and up, if an assigned Center Referee fails to appear within fifteen (15) minutes of the scheduled fails to appear within fifteen (15) minutes of the scheduled kick-off time, and the opposing coaches mutually agree to kick-off time, and the opposing coaches mutually agree to an emergency referee, the game shall be played and the an emergency referee, the game shall be played and the results of the game shall be official (please denote on the results of the game shall be official (please denote on the Game Report Card the use of an emergency referee). If the Game Report Card the use of an emergency referee). If the opposing coaches are unable to agree on an emergency opposing coaches are unable to agree on an emergency referee, the home team will notify the Division Coordinator referee, the home team will notify the Division Coordinator or the WAGS President no later than 7:00 p.m. of the same or the WAGS President no later than 7:00 p.m. of the same day. THE GAME WILL BE RESCHEDULED BY THE day. THE GAME WILL BE RESCHEDULED BY THE WAGS PRESIDENT OR SUCH PERSON DESIGNATED BY WAGS PRESIDENT OR SUCH PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE WAGS PRESIDENT.THE WAGS PRESIDENT.


Do not call the WAGS office if the Center Do not call the WAGS office if the Center Referee is a no-show. Please review Referee is a no-show. Please review WAGS rule I.5 regarding referee no-WAGS rule I.5 regarding referee no-shows.shows.

ForfeitsForfeits

Please review WAGS Rule K. regarding Please review WAGS Rule K. regarding forfeits; specifically, the following:forfeits; specifically, the following: ““The forfeiting team MUST notify, by phone and The forfeiting team MUST notify, by phone and

in writing (email), the League President and in writing (email), the League President and their opponent 24 hours prior to the scheduled their opponent 24 hours prior to the scheduled game time. Failure to do so may result in game time. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action by the R&D Committee and disciplinary action by the R&D Committee and may also result in a fine equal to that of a may also result in a fine equal to that of a complete game’s fees.”complete game’s fees.”

Forfeits (cont.)Forfeits (cont.)

Team notification regarding forfeits will come from the WAGS office Team notification regarding forfeits will come from the WAGS office in the form of a schedule change. If your team does not receive this in the form of a schedule change. If your team does not receive this notification, WAGS has not been notified of the forfeit and the non-notification, WAGS has not been notified of the forfeit and the non-forfeiting team is required to show up at the field. This procedure is forfeiting team is required to show up at the field. This procedure is for the non-forfeiting team’s protection. If the forfeiting team discovers for the non-forfeiting team’s protection. If the forfeiting team discovers that they are able to play and subsequently shows up at the field, and that they are able to play and subsequently shows up at the field, and the non-forfeiting team does not, the team that does not appear at the the non-forfeiting team does not, the team that does not appear at the field will receive a forfeit.field will receive a forfeit. Example:Example:

Team “A” notifies their opponent that they are forfeiting.Team “A” notifies their opponent that they are forfeiting. Team “A” does not notify the WAGS office.Team “A” does not notify the WAGS office. Team “B” notifies their players that the game has been cancelled.Team “B” notifies their players that the game has been cancelled. Team “A” realizes that they can, after all, play, and show up at the field.Team “A” realizes that they can, after all, play, and show up at the field. Team “B” does not show up.Team “B” does not show up. Team “A” wins by forfeit.Team “A” wins by forfeit.

If your team would like to confirm that WAGS has been notified of a forfeit, If your team would like to confirm that WAGS has been notified of a forfeit, you are welcome to contact either the WAGS President or the WAGS you are welcome to contact either the WAGS President or the WAGS Administrator.Administrator.

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