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These codes are all based on the National Soccer Association for Youth (SAY) rules.
Coaches
- Exhibit exemplary behavior at both practices and games.
Be a role model for your players and parents.
- Know and abide by the rules of the game.
Teach them to your players and other parents.
- Always treat the referee with respect.
- Coach talented and non-talented players with equal vigor and enthusiasm.
- Stress good sportsmanship. Be an example to your team.
- Discourage negative remarks and harassment of referees and players among spectators.
- Again, stress good sportsmanship. Playing hard is more important than winning.
- Welcome feedback from players and parents concerning potential problems and ways to improve.
The following are causes for a red card and coach’s ejection from the game, but not limited to that game:
- Abusive language to an official, player, coach, or spectator, or
Aggressive physical contact with a referee or other players, including bumping, poking,
kicking, or striking, or Using or being under the influence of drugs or alcohol during a game, or
Failure to control spectators’ or parents’ unruly behavior after notification by the referee.
Two cautions (yellow cards)
Pending the application of a red card, the Ashwaubenon Soccer Board will review the incident
and has the authority to implement further suspensions or expulsions.
Penalties assessed that are longer than the remaining season will be carried over to the next season.
Players
- Know and abide by the rules.
- Respect your coach, the referees, teammates, and opposing players.
- Remember that good sportsmanship and working hard are more important than winning.
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The following are examples of when a red card may be issued and a player ejected from
the game, but not limited to that game:
Abusive language to an official, player, coach, or spectator, or
Aggressive physical contact with a referee or other players, or
Using or being under the influence of drugs or alcohol during a game, or
Two cautions (yellow cards)
Pending the application of a red card, the Ashwaubenon Soccer Board will review the incident
and has the authority to implement further suspensions or expulsions.
Penalties assessed that are longer than the remaining season will be carried over
to the next season.
Players
Parents/Spectators
Exhibit exemplary behavior. Be a role model for all players and other parents.
Always treat referees and your child’s coach with respect.
Stress to your child that good sportsmanship and playing hard are more important than winning.
Encourage your child. Refrain from yelling at your child on the soccer field or engaging
in behavior that will embarrass your child.
Minimize coaching from the sidelines. Leave that to the coach.
Minimize refereeing from the sidelines. Leave that to the referee.
The following behaviors of parents and spectators are possible causes for a red card to be issued to
a coach and his or her ejection from the game, but not limited to that game and/or termination
of the game:
Abusive language to an official, player, coach, or spectator, or
Threatening actions or words to an official, player, coach, or spectator, or
Aggressive physical contact with a referee or other players, including bumping,
kicking, striking, or
Using or being under the influence of drugs or alcohol during a game, or
Two cautions (yellow cards)
Pending the application of a red card, the Ashwaubenon Soccer Board will review the incident
and has the authority to implement further suspensions or expulsions.
Penalties assessed that are longer than the remaining season will be carried over to the next season.
Incidents Requiring Discipline
The SAY Soccer Handbook covers incidents requiring discipline during game play.
Generally, such discipline ensues when player, coach, or spectator actions threaten the safety of players
of officials, inhibit soccer play, or undermine the purpose of AYSA (see the Purpose stated previously).
Discipline may be as simple as Cautions or Warnings indicating further action may be taken if the behavior
or violation continues. Discipline may be more strict, such as game suspensions, game forfeiture,
or as serious as expulsion from our league. Expulsions must be referred immediately to the national SAY organization.
Who is Subject to Discipline?
Our affiliation with SAY Soccer requires us to have a code of discipline for any action by a player or coach
resulting in ejection from a game by any official. Discipline for less serious offenses is covered in the
SAY Handbook, which makes it clear that all calls for discipline by a soccer official are final. If you feel
that you or your child was wrongly cited or disciplined, do not question the authority of the referee at
that time. If you choose, you may appeal the decision according to guidelines provided in this manual.
Interrupting game play due to parent or coach disagreement is unfair to the remaining 20 or so players
on the field who may not share in your disappointment. In our organization, spectators are held to the
same standards of conduct as players and coaches.
Appeals in Disciplinary Action
All decisions for infractions covered by our published codes of discipline can be appealed to the AYSA
or the Bay Lakes Soccer area representatives. Their ruling in these appeals is final.
A copy of these published codes may be furnished to you at your request.
Ask for the AYSA "Discipline and Due Process: by-laws and/or the Bay Lakes Soccer due process by-laws.
A simplified version of the complaint or appeal process follows.
Registration of Complaint or Protest
Minor Complaint
Minor issues, such as field conditions, soccer program suggestions, soccer policies, fees, insurance, etc.
To whom: AYSA board member, committee chair, Coaches Coordinator, or Referee Coordinator
Method: Verbal. By phone or in person at AYSA board meetings.
Time allowed: As needed
Serious Complaint
Coach complaint, referee issues, game rulings or disciplinary actions, etc.
To whom: Coaches Coordinator, Referee Coordinator, or AYSA District Representative
Method: In writing
Time allowed: Within 5 days of the incident complained of or decision being appealed.
A hearing by the district (AYSA) appointees must be held within 3 days of receipt of the appeal filing.
The AYSA district must render a decision within 2 days.
Dissatisfaction with AYSA District Decisions
If the complaining party is dissatisfied with AYSA district decisions, you may appeal to the Bay-Lakes Area appointees.
Method: In writing
Time allowed: An appeal must be written within 3 days of the district decision.
This second appeal will be heard within 5 days and a final decision made within 2 days.
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