Safety is the foremost consideration in the success of EKYSA. The safety of our children is the combined responsibility of parents, coaches and game officials.
EKYSA game officials will not permit your child to play if their attitude, physical condition or equipment endangers the health or safety of your child or the children with whom your child will be playing.
To practice and play EKYSA soccer your child must
not wear:
Required Equipment
To
practice and play E.K.Y.S.A. soccer, your child must wear shin guards
and soccer shoes with round plastic cleats.
A plastic mouth guard is
recommended.
Field
Condition
It is the responsibility of the referee to decide whether or not a scheduled game is to be canceled or abandoned due to unsafe playing conditions.
Parent’s
Responsibilities
EKYSA is
a community organization,
as such, the cooperation
and participation
of the players’ parents is
necessary for the League to succeed and grow for the benefit of East Kentucky’s
youth.
At a minimum, parents are
expected to:
·
Transport their child to and from practice and games on time.
·
Be supportive of all the players (criticism does not improve
performance).
·
Help your child understand that he / she is contributing to a team
effort.
Focus on mastering skills and having fun, not winning.
·
Avoid material rewards for your child (the reward is the fun of
playing).
·
Attend games and cheer the teams.
·
Do not criticize the opponents; be positive with all players.
·
Respect the referee’s decisions. They will make
mistakes but are doing their best. If you feel that you are better qualified,
see the E.K.Y.S.A. referee coordinator. We can easily find work for you.
·
Unless you are an E.K.Y.S.A. appointed coach, refrain from coaching
your child during games. Appreciate the
difference between the roles of coach and parent.
Player’s
Responsibilities
To
ensure that your child gains the most from his / her E.K.Y.S.A. experience,
encourage him / her to accept responsibility to:
Ø Attend all practices and games and to arrive on
time.
Ø Bring / wear proper
equipment to each practice and game.
Ø Inform the coach in advance
if he / she must miss a game or practice.
Ø
Work toward good sportsmanship and teamwork.
Ø Make each practice a
challenge to improve his or her skills.
Ø Be supportive of his / her
teammates all the time.
Ø
Respect the decisions of the referee.
Player’s
Code
Play the game for the
games sake.
Be generous when you win.
Be gracious when you lose.
Be fair always, no matter
what the cost.
Obey the laws of the game.
Work for the good of your
team
Accept the decisions of
the officials with good grace.
Believe in the honesty of
your opponents.
Conduct yourself with honor and dignity.
League Policies
·
Competition vs.
score-keeping
EKYSA is a recreational league having the
primary goals of teaching the game of soccer and the practice of sportsmanship
and fair play to East Kentucky’s youth.
In spite of not keeping standings, parents should
understand that EKYSA coaches encourage their players to play a highly competitive game of recreational
soccer.
·
Team Areas / Spectator Areas
Each EKYSA team may be attended by no more than 3
coaches on the player’s side of the field.
All other persons are considered to be spectators and will occupy the opposite side of the field.
Spectators should not stand behind the goal lines or between the restraining lines and the touchlines.
Restraining
Lines -
lines painted parallel and approximately 1 yard outside of each touchline.
The
area between the touchline and the restraining line allows the assistant
referees or linesmen space to move up and down the field, and allows players
enough space to play the ball near the touchline and execute
throw-ins
without interference from spectators, coaches or teammates.
Bad weather
As long as the playing surface is safe and there is no lightning, soccer players may practice in light rain or snow at the discretion of the team’s coach.
Parents should use their own
judgment to determine their child’s health
and tolerance to inclement weather, and dress their children accordingly.
Parents should communicate directly with their child’s coach or team administrator as to whether a scheduled practice or game has been canceled.
EKYSA
Regional
Member Organizations
Breathitt County - BYSL
Breathitt Youth Soccer
League
Floyd County – FCYS
Floyd
County Youth Soccer
Johnson
County - JCYSL
Johnson
County Youth Soccer League
Knott County - KCYS
Knott County Youth Soccer
Letcher County – LCYS
Letcher County Youth
Soccer
Martin County - MCYS
Martin County Youth Soccer
Perry County - HPCYSL
Hazard-Perry County Youth
Soccer League
Pike County - PCYSA
Pike
County Youth Soccer Association
East
Kentucky
Youth
Soccer
Association
Safety
Policy