MSI Classic Manual 2014-2015
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Montgomery Soccer, Inc. Classic Program Manual Fall 2014-Spring 2015 -1- CLASSIC LEAGUE MANUAL 2014-2015 MONTGOMERY SOCCER, INC 7650 Standish Place Suite 108 Rockville, MD 20855 Phone: 301-762-4674 General e-mail: [email protected] General website: www.msisoccer.org BOARD AND OFFICIALS STAFF Chairman – Adam Prill President / Executive Director – Doug Schuessler 1st Vice Chair – Scott Coflin Director of Operations – Gary Wheeler 2nd Vice Chair – Bob Wilkoff Director of Player Development- Michael Calabretta Secretary – Pete Korolkoff Program Assistant – Bonnie Sachs Treasurer – Doug Whitescarver Program Assistant – Debbie Brothers Parliamentarian - Leon Reed Program Assistant- John Bello Help Desk Assistant- Sandy Alexandre DIRECTORS Ilisa Bernstein Scott Coflin Steve Ertel Ken Fine Barry Gudelsky Alberto Gutierrez f Peter Korolkoff Griff Lindsay Adam Prill John Quinn Brian Smith Doug Whitescarver Bob Wilkoff Ben Willey Pam Yerg CLASSIC LIAISONS CLASSIC REGISTRARS U10B: Melanee Bryant, [email protected] Head Registrar: John Quinn, [email protected]) U10G: Sue Potts, [email protected] U10 Boys: Dan Reichmann, [email protected] U11B: Matt Brown,[email protected] U10 Girls: BettianneQuinn, [email protected] U11B: Matt Curran, [email protected] U11 Boys: Wendy Calhoun,[email protected] U12B: John Gallo, [email protected] U11 Girls: Howard Oppenheim, [email protected] U12G; Simon Nadler, [email protected] U12 Boys: Meredith Shankle,[email protected] U13B: Cesar Larrea, [email protected] U12 Girls: Howard Oppenheim, [email protected] U13G: Gaby Sader, [email protected] U13 Boys: Abby Minnick, [email protected] U14B: Tara Blanchard, [email protected] U13 Girls: Dan Reichmann, [email protected] U14G: Scott Coflin, [email protected] U14 Boys: Moondi Klein, [email protected] U15B: Louise Hansen, [email protected] U14 Girls: Gaby Sader, [email protected] U15G: Simon Nadler, [email protected] U15 Boys: Susan Bock, [email protected] U16G; David Slingluff, [email protected] U15 Girls: Gaby Sader, [email protected] U16/HSB: Moondi Klein, [email protected] U16 Boys: Susan Bock, [email protected] HSG: Steve Ericson, [email protected] U16 Girls: Louise Lighter,[email protected] HSB: Louise Lighter,[email protected] HSG: Lynne Pratt, [email protected] -2- MSI CLASSIC LEAGUE MANUAL 2014-2015 Table of Contents Staff Directory .............................................. 2 Mission Statement ......................................... 4 Affiliation/Organization/Staff .......................... 5 MSI Programs ................................................ 6 Classic Team Age Groups ............................. 8 Classic Game Format/Ball Size .................... 8 Forming a Classic Team ............................... 8 Team Registration ....................................... 10 Player Registration ..................................... 11 Coaches Responsibilities............................. 12 Player Safety .............................................. 13 Parent Responsibilities ................................ 13 Coaches Training ........................................ 15 Fields (Practice and Game) ...................... 16 Equipment Set Up/Take Down .................. 17 Division Structures. ..................................... 18 Schedules ................................................. .18 Uniforms ..................................................... 18 Game Day ................................................. .19 Canceling Games/Forfeits ........................... 19 Checking Player Passes ............................. 20 Classic Game Rules ................................... 20 Referees .................................................... .22 Rain Policy ................................................... 23 Awards ....................................................... 26 Sportsmanship ............................................. 27 Sanctions ..................................................... 28 Complaints/Appeals ..................................... 30 Tournaments ............................................. 32 Medical Release Form ................................. 33 First Aid Precautions .................................. 34 First Aid Kit Suggestions.............................. 35 Classic League Sponsorship Program……..36 MONTGOMERY SOCCER, INC. 7650 Standish Place, Suite 108 Rockville, MD 20855 301-762-4674 [email protected] www.msisoccer.org -3- FOREWORD This manual has been developed as a reference guide, providing information to enhance your understanding of MSI programs. Since it is a reference guide, you are encouraged to refer to it frequently. It will answer most of your questions as well as the questions of your players and their families. Coaches: no matter how long you have been with MSI, please read the Important MSI Rules. New coaches should take time to read the complete manual. If you do not find what you need here, please contact the MSI Office or visit the MSI website. MSI staff will be happy to help you (refer to the list of staff on the inside front cover). This manual is an official publication of the programs and rules of Montgomery Soccer, Incorporated. It supersedes all previously published manuals. MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Montgomery Soccer, Inc. is to promote the game of soccer to the youth of Montgomery County through programs that emphasize each child’s enjoyment, skill development, personal growth, passion for the game and team experience, consistent with the principles of Fair Play and Good Sportsmanship. HISTORY MSI was organized in 1971 by a small group of parents who were interested in seeing their children learn to play and enjoy soccer. Today MSI has grown from a handful of families and their children into a well-organized youth program that attracts more than 14,000 boys and girls during Spring and Fall play. -4- ORGANIZATION AFFILIATIONS MSI is affiliated with two state associations, Maryland State Youth Soccer Association (MSYSA) and the Virginia Youth Soccer Association (VYSA) for its Premier and Recreation programs (Players in the District of Columbia are officially part of VYSA.) MSI is also affiliated with US Club Soccer for its Classic Program. Both state youth soccer associations are affiliated with the United States Youth Soccer Association (USYSA or U.S. Youth Soccer), which, in turn, is affiliated with the United States Soccer Federation (USSF or U.S. Soccer), and it, along with US Club Soccer are members of FIFA, soccer's world governing body. MSI OFFICIALS AND THEIR DUTIES ELECTED OFFICIALS The Board of Directors, consisting of the following elected officials, governs MSI: CHAIRMAN As the principal executive officer, the chairman supervises and controls all of the business and affairs authorized by the Board. The chairman also serves as the Chair of the Executive Committee. 1st and 2nd VICE CHAIRS The vice chairs perform duties prescribed by the board or the chairman. In the absence of the chairman, the 1st vice chair is authorized to perform all duties of the chairman. In the absence of both the chairman and the 1st vice chair, the 2nd vice chair is authorized to perform all duties of the chairman. SECRETARY The secretary records all votes and minutes at all meetings of the Board. TREASURER The treasurer is the chief financial officer who has charge and custody of all funds and prepares reports to the Board at least four times a year as well as to the full membership at the Annual General Meeting in January. PARLIAMENTARIAN The Parliamentarian advises the Chairman, other officers, committees, and members on matters of parliamentary procedure. The Parliamentarian is frequently used to assist with procedure during board meetings and the creation or revision of by‐laws. Standing committees are appointed each year by the chairman. The Board has open meetings at least four times a year. The date, time and place of meetings are published on the MSI website. An annual general meeting (AGM) is held once a year in January. Every registered coach receives written notification of the AGM, by email. PAID STAFF MSI employs a staff who handles the day-to-day operation of MSI and who are responsible to the Board of Directors, but do not have voting power. Refer to the inside cover for a list of employees at the time of publication. An updated list is posted on the MSI website. The Director Of Operations oversees the Recreation and Classic programs, including the day to day operations of all Montgomery Soccer leagues and programs. The Director of Player Development oversees the Academy and Premier programs. CLASSIC PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS Classic Liaisons are experienced, Classic coaches or managers with good administrative, technological, communication and problem-solving skills. MSI selects liaisons to serve as the first point of contact for coaches and managers who have questions. They also help coordinate 1-4 conference coordinators in their age group and are proactive about resolving issues. Liaisons attend two meetings per year. Typically, liaisons devote 1-2 hours per week during the season to these tasks. -5- Classic Registrars are skilled volunteers for MSI and US Club Soccer dedicated to registering players and teams for the MSI Classic League. Each team is assigned a specific registrar to handle their team registration. Other Volunteer opportunities are available for coaches, managers and parents to become involved with