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REGISTRATION GUIDELINES

Registration Guidlines - Printable Version

07-26-2009

PURPOSE

The purpose of these guidelines is to clearly define the requirements from the Paris Soccer Club for proper registration of our teams. Rosters will be filled with in-county resident players, provided registration time-lines and fees have been fulfilled. Any remaining vacancies may be filled with out-of-county residents, subject to the following guidelines.

AGE GROUPS

The Association is responsible for determining age groups for players based on the TSSA rules and regulations. Current signing year is defined by the TSSA as beginning August 1 of the year of sign-up. No child four or under after August 1 of the current signing year will be accepted to play. Age groups are defined per year in the following way:

TEAM ROSTER LIMITS

The Association has adopted TSSA roster limits as our guidelines as follows:

Recreational Competitive
U-6 Six per team U-9 Twelve per team
  U10 Twelve per team
U-8 Eight per team U11 Fourteen per team
  U12 Fourteen per team
U-10 Thirteen per team U13 – U16 Eighteen per team
U-12 & Up Eighteen per team U17 – U19 Eighteen rostered / 22 registered

These roster limits apply to recreational teams with competitive teams being allowed eighteen maximum. These limits are not negotiable. The Board reserves the right to adjust the roster size of U-10 and down based on the number of applications received. This will be done in an effort to assure each child enough playing time during a game.

METHOD OF REGISTRATION

The Board of Directors prior to each season will define registration dates. The Association will have at least two dates designated for parents/guardians to obtain a form if necessary and/or pay required fees. Dates will be advertised in the paper and on the website. The Board will also set cut off dates for mailed in forms. Absolute cut-off dates will be defined by the Board each season. Procedure for late sign up will be designated later in these guidelines. The Board reserves the right to accept forms after the cut-off only if the child is in an age bracket which needs players to complete a roster(s).

REGISTRATION FEES

Registration fees for Recreation will be defined by the Board of Directors prior to each season. Late applications may be accepted one week after team formation with a minimum additional fee of at least $20 per child. After the one-week time limit has expired, no forms will be accepted, except as stated above. Any forms received in the mail after the one-week time limit may be returned. The Board reserves the right to accept forms, after cut-off, only if the child is in an age bracket which needs players to complete a roster. There will be no refunds after the team’s first game or two weeks after the registration deadline, whichever comes first. The Paris Soccer board reserves the right to reimburse in specific situations at their discretion. Registration fees for Competitive team players and coaches are determined by the TSSA.

TEAM DEFINITION

The Association defines teams into two different classifications. The two classifications are as follows:

Recreational and Competitive

Certain rules and regulations apply to the different classifications regarding registration, which will be defined later in this guideline

Recreational. Recreational soccer is open to any child wanting to play the game. There are no tryouts and every child applying will be assigned to a team granted there is enough interest within the age group. Should there be more than the applicable roster limit per age bracket applying, returning players will be placed first with next basis being first-come, first assigned, granted the method of registration mentioned above has been fulfilled. Date and time of receipt of form will be documented in the upper right hand corner of the form. This is the basis for assigning players. Teams in the U-10 age bracket and down will be reformed each season. Henry County individuals will be given first priority granted registration dates and limits are met.

No ‘move-up’ of players in U-10 and under Recreational will be allowed unless Board approval of special circumstances.

Only 2nd year U-10 players are eligible to move up to competitive teams pending Board approval of special circumstances. Under NO circumstances should U-8 players move up to Competitive teams.

Competitive. Competitive soccer is based on determination of the player. Competitive teams will be required to hold tryouts to select the team. Competitive selection is defined in the Competitive Guidelines. Players will be required to reapply each season to be considered for the Competitive Team. Notification of tryout dates will be made in advertisements, on the PSC Web Site, and in the mail out. Interest in playing competitive soccer requires a call or letter to an individual designated by the Board and as stated in the mail out. This request shall be from a parent/guardian prior to tryouts. Players themselves are not to call and express interest. Coaches should not be called by the parent/guardian to express interest in playing on the competitive team. The designated individual will submit a list of players to the board and these players will be notified of tryouts for their particular team. Tryouts may not be necessary due to lack of interest in any given age group. The Board reserves the right to waive the tryouts based on the number of players interested in any age group.

ROSTERS

Recreation

All players will be listed on the Official Affiliate Roster and signed by the Affiliate Registrar and the District Registrar for affiliates in their district.

Competitive

All players will be listed on an USYSA/TSSA Official Team Roster.

  1. The Roster must be completed to include
    1. The FULL name of the TSSA affiliated member association on the front.
    2. Players must be listed in alphabetical order.
    3. The Player Registration number MUST match the number on the Player Pass.
    4. Each Player must sign the Blue Roster
    5. The Player birthdate MUST match the date on the Player Pass.
    6. The Blue Roster shall include the number of each field player's jersey. Numbers for goalkeepers are optional.
    7. The Blue Roster shall include the Player’s position.
    8. The Blue Roster must be signed by the Team Coach or Manager.
    9. The Blue Roster must be signed by an authorized state official and stamped with the Official State Stamp.
  2. All Blue Rosters presented to an authorized state official for signature shall be accompanied by the following documents:
    1. A Player Pass for each player
    2. A proof of age document for each player
    3. A TSSA Medical Release form for each player
  3. The authorized state officials to sign and stamp Blue Rosters shall be as stated above.

APPLICATION TO TRAVEL

Any TSSA registered team wishing to travel outside the boundaries of the state of Tennessee to play games must have a properly completed and signed US Youth Soccer Association “Application to Travel” (USYSA Form 1001). All applications to travel must be signed by the District Registrar or a State Office to ensure that insurance is in effect, a second copy must be filed with the District Commissioner.

UNASSIGNED REGISTRATION

Players wishing to register but not be assigned immediately to a team must complete an USYSA Membership form and submit the completed form along with required fee, to the League Registrar. Player Passes will be issued as GUEST PLAYERS ONLY and signed by the District Registrar of State Officer. These players will be eligible to play in competitions, which allow guest players and will be subject to one-half the registration fee in their appropriate age group.

In addition, any player dropped from a roster due to an injury will remain a member of the Association as an unassigned player for insurance purposes.

CONCLUSION

It is the intention of the Paris Soccer Board of Directors to abide by these guidelines and update when changes are needed. These guidelines are based on the most fair and uncomplicated method of registering our players properly.