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| Rules and Regulations Effective 04-30-2003 SECTION 1: Team Formation: 1.1 Existing traveling teams are grandfathered in. 1.2 The Norwalk Soccer club intends a team roster size of: U-6: minimum 3 players; maximum 6 players U-7: minimum 4 players; maximum 8 players U-8: minimum 4 players; maximum 8 players U-9: minimum 8 players; maximum 14 players U-10: minimum 8 players; maximum 14 players U-11: minimum 11 players; maximum 18 players U-12: minimum 11 players; maximum 18 players U-13: minimum 11 players; maximum 18 players U-14: minimum 11 players; maximum 18 players U-15: minimum 11 players; maximum 18 players U-16: minimum 11 players; maximum 18 players U-17: minimum 11 players; maximum 18 players U-18: minimum 11 players; maximum 18 players U-19: minimum 11 players; maximum 18 players *For U12 and above to offer more touches on the ball and better player development, the NSC limits the teams to 15 players but with NSC and coach approval, 18 may be on a team. 1.3 Existing traveling coaches are grandfathered in. 1.4 Coaches are randomly assigned players based on player’s age group as defined by ISYSA. Teams previously or currently formed may stay together each season unless there is a player/parent who wishes to move. The decision to move will need to be approved by the Board. In the event the roster drops below maximum size, the Board will assign new players. 1.5 Each team will have one coach and one assistant coach with no more than two assistant coaches. 1.6 Siblings or children residing in the same household and are in the same age bracket will be assigned to the same team unless a request is made for different teams. 1.7 An individual request to move up requires board approval. 1.8 In tournament situations, the formation of the tournament roster is up to the discretion of the coach. 1.9 The NSC will not sanction select teams, although the club recognizes Norwalk players may be organized into select teams outside the club. SECTION 2: Matches: 2.1 Schedules U-12 and above – scheduled by GDMJSL U-10 and below – scheduled by registrar and/or the applicable coaches 2.2 Cancellations Referees will hold the sole responsibility of canceling a match once both teams are present or after the match has begun. Prior to that, coaches hold cancellation responsibility. Director of fields ultimately decides playability of the fields before the game starts. 2.3 Rescheduling Coaches are responsible for canceling and rescheduling in the event of bad weather or tournament play. The Director of Referees, who will be notified by the coach, will do rescheduling of referees. SECTION 3: Linesman: 3.1 Each team will provide a club linesman for each match at the U-14 and below groups. 3.2 In U-16 and above, each coach will work with the Director of Referees in getting their parents certified to line
SECTION 4: Registration: 4.1 Registration fees/late fees – set by the Board and listed on registration forms. 4.2 Documents required for registration - registration form - birth certificate - medical consent release form 4.3 Registration refund Refund (minus Greater Des Moines fee) when requested if player moves and cannot play in any scheduled matches. (i.e. injury, moves from area) SECTION 5: Referees: 5.1 Fees – Board’s discretion (will be set each year due to increases) 5.2 Time of payment – will be at end of season in a lump sum payment – this will simplify 1099 Administration. 5.3 The NSC will pay for referee upgrades with prior board approval. SECTION 6: Out of state travel: 6.1 Any team traveling out of state needs to contact the GDMJSL for purposes of insurance, sanction, etc. SECTION 7: Uniforms: 7.1 Uniform style and color will be up to individual teams as long as they meet ISYSA requirements. (re: #’s on back of shirt) 7.2 Availability of where to purchase uniforms will be left up to individual coaches and teams. Section 8: Players: 8.1 Eligibility includes players residing in Norwalk and surrounding communities. 8.2 Teams are formed based on the player’s age group – any requests to move up require Board approval. 1996 – 1997 Player Date of Birth Chart (updated each year) U-19 teams: Birthdates 8/1/77 – 7/31/78 U-18 teams: Birthdates 8/1/78– 7/31/79 U-17 teams: Birthdates 8/1/79 – 7/31/80 U-16 teams: Birthdates 8/1/80 – 7/31/81 U-15 teams: Birthdates 8/1/81 – 7/31/82 U-14 teams: Birthdates 8/1/82 – 7/31/83 U-13 teams: Birthdates 8/1/83 – 7/31/84 U-12 teams: Birthdates 8/1/84 – 7/31/85 U-11 teams: Birthdates 8/1/85 – 7/31/86 U-10 teams: Birthdates 8/1/86 – 7/31/87 U-9 teams: Birthdates 8/1/87 – 7/31/88 U-8 teams: Birthdates 8/1/88 – 7/31/89 U-7 teams: Birthdates 8/1/89 – 7/31/90 U-6 teams: Birthdates 8/1/90 – 7/31/91 * U-8, U-7 and U-6 teams will schedule own games 8.3 Multiple rostering will be handled on an individual basis. SECTION 9: Volunteers: 9.1 NSC encourages volunteers – will be represented on registration form. SECTION 10: Discipline Actions – Discipline/Grievance Committee: 10.1 The Discipline/Grievance Committee shall be appointed by the Board. There shall be a minimum of one board member and two non-board members on this committee. 10.2 Each player is responsible for his or her own behavior during practices, league games, tournaments and team outings. As a representative of the Norwalk Soccer Club, the player is expected to demonstrate good sportsmanship at all times and to avoid unsportsmanlike or disrespectful behavior which includes, but is not limited to, swearing, angry gestures, behavior that might endanger the safety of the player or those around him, ingestion of drugs or alcoholic beverages, illegal slides or tackling and any other behavior deemed inappropriate by a coach or referee. 10.3 Parents are responsible for the conduct of their child/player and for their own conduct during practices, league games, tournaments and team outings. Parents are encourages to work with in the event their child/player is identified by the coach as engaging in inappropriate behavior that indicated the need for discipline. 10.4 Referees are responsible for their own behavior and are expected to exhibit sportsmanlike behavior when representing the NSC. 10.5 Coaches are responsible for the conduct of players, parents and spectators at practices and games. Coaches are encouraged to follow a progressive discipline policy with verbal reprimands to players and to parents if the players do not respond. If verbal reprimands are not successful, the coach may proceed to other forms of discipline, including but not limited to, cutting playing time, game suspension and removing the player from the team. Coaches should attempt to work with parents through a discipline problem and inform parents when a child is subject to a more serious form of discipline. Coaches should document discipline problems and attempts by the coach to resolve the problems. 10.6 A player, parent, coach or referee who has tried, without success to work through a discipline problem with a coach, referee or parent, may contact any member of the Discipline/Grievance Committee and request the committee to review the discipline problem. The committee may initiate a disciplinary review if the majority of the committee members agree. 10.7 Once the committee receives a request to conduct or initiate a disciplinary review, the committee or its designated members, will conduct an investigation into the disciplinary problem. The committee will prepare and submit to the Board its findings of fact and its recommendations. 10.8 The Board is ultimately responsible for any action and may accept, modify or reject the recommendations of the committee. 10.9 There may be an appeal to the Greater Des Moines Junior Soccer League. SECTION 11: Coaches code of ethics an conduct: 11.1 Coaches are responsible for onfield conduct of players and parents including both physical and verbal conduct. Coaches should strive to teach good sportsmanship and build self esteem. 11.2 No profane or abusive conduct toward parents, players, or referees. Reported violations will be investigated by the Board. 11.3 Decision by referee is final. Questions can be brought up to the referees attention after the match is over or may be brought up to the Director of Referees. 11.4 Coaches and players are encouraged to shake hands with the opponents after each match. SECTION 12: Equipment: 12.1 The referee shall be the final authority as to what constitutes equipment, which would be unsafe to another player. The following are offered as guidelines to promote consistency: a. Field players must be uniform in attire. b. Jersey must be kept tucked inside the shorts at all times. c. Garments worn under the shorts or jersey must be of matching colors the same as the shorts or jersey. d. No head bands, bandannas, barrettes or other hard surfaced or pointed hair control devices. e. No hard visored or protective head-gear is allowed for any player. This includes goalkeepers. f. No jewelry. g. No necklaces or other ornamental devices worn around the neck excepting religious medals and medical alert medals and these must be taped to the inside of the player’s uniform. h. No ornaments may be pinned to the uniform or player’s equipment, nor may any ornaments be used which protrude from the normal surface of the uniform. i. No protective devices for joints may be used without sufficient padding to render them harmless to other players. j. Shoes with metal cleats, or cleats with posts exposed shall be checked for jagged and sharp edges by running the flat of the hand over them. All shoes must meet FIFA requirements. k. In 35 degree or lower weather, players will be allowed to wear mittens, gloves, stocking caps, sweats or running tights. Sweats or running tights must be work under the jersey and shorts and must be of the approximate same color of the uniform. SECTION 13: Contributions to individual teams: 13.1 The club shall not give contributions to individual teams for tournament play. |
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Norwalk Soccer Club - PO Box 431 - Norwalk, IA 50211 |
