New Team Manager New Team Manager MeetingMeeting

August 29, 2009August 29, 2009

TEAM MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIESTEAM MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure that all forms are completed Ensure that all forms are completed and submitted in a timely manner.and submitted in a timely manner.

Ensure that all team information is Ensure that all team information is correctly submitted to WAGS and is correctly submitted to WAGS and is updated as necessary.updated as necessary.

The home team coach/team official is The home team coach/team official is responsible for contacting the responsible for contacting the opposing coach/team official at least opposing coach/team official at least 72 hours72 hours prior to the game to verify prior to the game to verify location, time, and uniform color. location, time, and uniform color.

WAGS OFFICE HOURSWAGS OFFICE HOURS

Offseason: 9-1, June thru August, Offseason: 9-1, June thru August, Nov – February. Closed on Nov – February. Closed on weekends.weekends.

Inseason: 9-4, Mon-Fri; Saturday Inseason: 9-4, Mon-Fri; Saturday and Sunday when necessary due to and Sunday when necessary due to weather conditions.weather conditions.

ONLINE FORMSONLINE FORMS Schedule Request FormSchedule Request Form

Must be completed by the team and submitted promptly if Must be completed by the team and submitted promptly if they want to request days off.they want to request days off.

Teams may request ONE Saturday and ONE Sunday off.Teams may request ONE Saturday and ONE Sunday off. Team should retain a printed copy of the Schedule Request Team should retain a printed copy of the Schedule Request

FormForm If more than one Schedule Request Form is submitted, If more than one Schedule Request Form is submitted,

information from the most recently submitted form will be information from the most recently submitted form will be used.used.

Requests to deconflict coaching conflicts use this formRequests to deconflict coaching conflicts use this form The WAGS or NCSL number of the conflicting team MUST be The WAGS or NCSL number of the conflicting team MUST be

entered on each team’s Schedule Request Form. Failure to do entered on each team’s Schedule Request Form. Failure to do so will result in neither team’s request being honored.so will result in neither team’s request being honored.

Note that BOTH teams requesting a schedule deconflict MUST Note that BOTH teams requesting a schedule deconflict MUST complete the Schedule Request Form.complete the Schedule Request Form.

NO MORE THAN 2 TEAMS MAY REQUEST A COACHING NO MORE THAN 2 TEAMS MAY REQUEST A COACHING CONFLICT. If a third team attempts to enter a coaching CONFLICT. If a third team attempts to enter a coaching conflict, REQUESTS FROM ALL TEAMS INVOLVED WILL BE conflict, REQUESTS FROM ALL TEAMS INVOLVED WILL BE DISREGARDED.DISREGARDED.

ONLINE FORMSONLINE FORMS Adele Dolansky Scholarship FormAdele Dolansky Scholarship Form

Must be submitted to Club Rep, who will forward Must be submitted to Club Rep, who will forward to WAGS officeto WAGS office

Four scholarships of $2500 awarded each year Four scholarships of $2500 awarded each year (two based on need; two based on merit).(two based on need; two based on merit).

Applications are submitted to Club Rep to verify Applications are submitted to Club Rep to verify that they are complete. that they are complete.

Deadlines are posted on the website.Deadlines are posted on the website. Only complete and timely applications will be Only complete and timely applications will be

considered.considered. WAGS players that are graduating seniors are WAGS players that are graduating seniors are

the only players that are eligible for this the only players that are eligible for this scholarship.scholarship.

ONLINE FORMSONLINE FORMS

Parent and Player Code of ConductParent and Player Code of Conduct To be completed and signed by each To be completed and signed by each

player/parent on the team.player/parent on the team. Must be reviewed by Club Rep for Must be reviewed by Club Rep for

completioncompletion Should be kept on file and at the field by Should be kept on file and at the field by

Team ManagerTeam Manager WAGS Board of Directors and R&D WAGS Board of Directors and R&D

Committee may request to view forms at Committee may request to view forms at any timeany time

PAPER FORMSPAPER FORMS

If you require additional forms, If you require additional forms, please contact your club rep.please contact your club rep.

If you are sending any forms or If you are sending any forms or correspondence to the WAGS office correspondence to the WAGS office in a manner other than First Class in a manner other than First Class mail, you must waive the signature mail, you must waive the signature requirement.requirement.

PAPER FORMSPAPER FORMS

Official Game Report Cards Official Game Report Cards Provided by Home TeamProvided by Home Team Completed by both the Home and Completed by both the Home and

Away teamsAway teams To be signed by Coach and TSLTo be signed by Coach and TSL Submitted to WAGS office by refereeSubmitted to WAGS office by referee Game Card LabelsGame Card Labels

Link on websiteLink on website

OFFICIAL GAME REPORT OFFICIAL GAME REPORT CARDCARD

PAPER FORMSPAPER FORMS

Referee Evaluation CardReferee Evaluation Card Teams are not required to complete a Teams are not required to complete a

Referee Evaluation Card, but may do so Referee Evaluation Card, but may do so if they want to provide input of the if they want to provide input of the quality of officiating at their game.quality of officiating at their game.

Referee Evaluation for should be signed Referee Evaluation for should be signed by the Coach. If a team submits a by the Coach. If a team submits a Referee Evaluation card, it must be Referee Evaluation card, it must be mailed within 24 hours of game.mailed within 24 hours of game.

Referee Evaluation Cards should be Referee Evaluation Cards should be submitted to Lula Bauer, R&D Directorsubmitted to Lula Bauer, R&D Director

REFEREE EVALUATION REFEREE EVALUATION CARDCARD

PAPER FORMSPAPER FORMS

Team Sportsmanship CardTeam Sportsmanship Card Used to evaluate opposing team’s Used to evaluate opposing team’s

sportsmanship on the field.sportsmanship on the field. Teams are not required, but are Teams are not required, but are

encouraged, to complete this form.encouraged, to complete this form.

TEAM SPORTSMANSHIP TEAM SPORTSMANSHIP CARDCARD

WAGSL TEAM SPORTSMANSHIP EVALUATION CARDWAGSL TEAM SPORTSMANSHIP EVALUATION CARDGame: _______________ Date: _________________ Age/Div: ____________Game: _______________ Date: _________________ Age/Div: ____________Home Team ____________________________ Visitor Team _________________________Home Team ____________________________ Visitor Team _________________________Please use the following criteria in making your decision: 1.The courtesy and respect a Please use the following criteria in making your decision: 1.The courtesy and respect a

team’s players and coaches show toward the opposing team, its players, coaches & team’s players and coaches show toward the opposing team, its players, coaches & spectators. 2. The courtesy and respect a team’s players and coaches show toward spectators. 2. The courtesy and respect a team’s players and coaches show toward referees. 3. The courtesy and respect a team’s spectators show toward others and the referees. 3. The courtesy and respect a team’s spectators show toward others and the positive support they give their own players. 4. The positive support team members show positive support they give their own players. 4. The positive support team members show each other.each other.

Please rate your opponent overall:Please rate your opponent overall:5=Excellent (always): 4=Very Good (most of the time): 3=Good (sometimes): 2=Fair 5=Excellent (always): 4=Very Good (most of the time): 3=Good (sometimes): 2=Fair

(seldom): 1=Poor (never)(seldom): 1=Poor (never)Comments:Comments:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________ ________________________________________________ ____________________________________________Coach’s Name (Print)Coach’s Name (Print) Coach’s SignatureCoach’s Signature Team NameTeam Name

Please Complete and Mail within 24 Hours of GamePlease Complete and Mail within 24 Hours of GameTo be completed by the Coach ONLYTo be completed by the Coach ONLY

PAPER FORMSPAPER FORMS

STAR CardsSTAR Cards One card given per team – to be completed each One card given per team – to be completed each

week and submitted to WAGS office for payment week and submitted to WAGS office for payment at the end of the season.at the end of the season.

Submitted card must be postmarked no later Submitted card must be postmarked no later than 30 days after the team’s last game of the than 30 days after the team’s last game of the season or payment will not be made.season or payment will not be made.

TM should keep a copy of the completed card.TM should keep a copy of the completed card. The Center Referee The Center Referee mustmust sign the STAR card sign the STAR card

every time a STAR is used. Failure to obtain the every time a STAR is used. Failure to obtain the CR’s signature will result in non-payment for CR’s signature will result in non-payment for that game.that game.

STAR CARDSSTAR CARDS

PAPER FORMSPAPER FORMS

Team Sportsmanship LiaisonTeam Sportsmanship Liaison To be completed and signed by TSL. To be completed and signed by TSL.

Alternate TSL does not need to sign.Alternate TSL does not need to sign. Original to be sent to CR, who will Original to be sent to CR, who will

mail original to WAGS office.mail original to WAGS office. A new form must be signed each A new form must be signed each

season, regardless of whether the TSL season, regardless of whether the TSL served in that capacity during the served in that capacity during the prior season.prior season.

TEAM SPORTSMANSHIP TEAM SPORTSMANSHIP LIAISONLIAISON

TEAM SPORTSMANSHIP LIAISON (TSL)

The spectator sidelines need to be managed by a responsible party other than a team coach. Each team will select a Team Sportsmanship Liaison (TSL). The selected TSL will have the following responsibilities.

Prior to each game, the TSL will identify themselves to each other and to the referee(s). TSL will be required to sign the Game Report Card.

Prior to each game, the TSL will discuss with the referee and coaches what roles the TSL will take in the event the sidelines begin to negatively impact the match or the referee’s ability to do his/her job.

Ensure the team spectators/parents observe the spectator line.Be the “cooler head” should sideline behavior become extreme.Be the first point of contact should the referee feel he/she

needs help due to inappropriate sideline behavior.In the event that an incident does occur which requires R & D

involvement, the TSL will attend the hearings.I have read the above description of the TSL and understand my

role. Team Name_______________________________________ W_______Name__________________________________Address_______________________________Email_________________________________Phone Number__________________ Cell Phone____________________________________________ _________________ SIGNATURE DATEAlternate TSL: Name_______________________________________ Phone#_____________Email____________________THIS FORM IS TO BE COMPLETED AND GIVEN TO YOUR CLUB REP. Do not

mail directly to WAGS. THIS FORM MUST BE TYPED OR NEATLY PRINTED. Deadline: Changes every season. Please review the calendar for the deadling

PAPER FORMSPAPER FORMS

Parent/Player Code of ConductParent/Player Code of Conduct To be signed by all Parents and To be signed by all Parents and

PlayersPlayers Team Manager should retain these forms Team Manager should retain these forms

in their team notebook.in their team notebook.

PARENT CODE OF PARENT CODE OF CONDUCTCONDUCT

Parent’s Code of Conduct

Soccer is a tough, combative sport that generates enormous tension, passion, and enjoyment in its spectators. High enthusiasm, intense emotion, and strong disagreement will occur at most every match. Recognizing this, it is vital that every parent whose child plays in the Washington Area Girls Soccer League be constantly aware of his or her state of mind, and act in a manner that promotes the league’s goals of sporting behavior, healthy competition, and the development of young women of confidence and character.

Angry, abusive, or harassing speech defeats this purpose and poisons the league’s playing environment for all its participants. Such outbursts reflect badly on the speaker; provoke undesirable responses from the hearers; and can lead to acting out, on the field and on the sidelines, that can cause injury and bring the game into disrepute. There is no place in the league’s matches for such outbursts--they must be controlled, and controlled primarily by the league’s parents

To avoid these undesirable outcomes and to enhance the league’s playing environment for players and all other participants, all the league’s parents present at the league’s matches should:

•Remember at all times that they are adults, and therefore examples, and always consider the likely effect of their actions on the league’s players.

•Promote the learning effort and development of all participants by encouragement and patience.

•Refrain to the greatest extent possible from disagreeing publicly with the referee’s decisions, remembering that loud or persistent disagreement can undermine the referee’s ability to monitor and control the game--to the detriment of the players--and can undercut the referee’s authority, and over time, the status of all authority figures

•.Never insult, demean, or criticize any participant, whether player, game official, or team official. Offensive, insulting, or abusive language is absolutely contrary to the spirit of the game

•.Do whatever can be done, by word and example, to encourage adherence to these principles by those parents and spectators who have greater difficulty adhering to them.

The league reminds parents and other spectators that in the WAGS league, as in soccer leagues of every level and in every country of the world, it is an accepted practice to require any spectators who show themselves unable to comply with the game’s behavioral norms to leave the field, and to impose longer bans for repeat or particularly serious violators. It is the league’s earnest hope that it would never have to resort to such punitive measures, but that outcome rests in the end with the individual spectator.

Signature ___________________________________________________________________________

Date ______________________________________________________________________________

Printed Name _______________________________________________________________________

(Circle one: Mother, Father, Guardian)

Team Name ________________________________________________________________________

PLAYER CODE OF PLAYER CODE OF CONDUCTCONDUCT

Player’s Code of Conduct

From the game’s beginnings in the 19th century, soccer has always been played in an atmosphere that valued active, competitive play and ethical, sporting behavior. The balancing of these two aspects of the game has always been the signature focus of the soccer culture.

Players in the Washington Area Girls Soccer League occupy an important position in the soccer culture in the United States. The league has always been among the nation’s best-known and most widely respected soccer venues.

Soccer is first and foremost a player’s game. No participant--no coach, no team official, no league official, no game official, no spectator--exerts the same level of influence on the game, and on the soccer community, as is exerted by the league’s players. Players are the principal authors not only of each game’s outcome, but of the league’s overall playing environment. And players are the principal ambassadors of the league and of the sport.

With those facts in mind, it is important that every player who participates in the league’s matches subscribe to certain basic principles. A player in the WAGS League should:

•Know and make her best effort to obey the letter of the Laws of the Game.•Understand and respect the spirit of the Laws, avoiding cynical and unfair play.•Respect and honor all other participants--opponents, referees, coaches, and spectators.•Strive to enjoy the game, and to promote enjoyment of the game by others.

The player’s signature below indicates that she subscribes to these principles.

Signature ______________________________________________________________________

Date _________________________________________________________________________

Printed Name ________________________________________________________________Team Name _________________________________________________________________

PAPER FORMSPAPER FORMS

Division Structure Request Division Structure Request FormForm

Teams are not required to complete a Teams are not required to complete a Division Structure Request Form; Division Structure Request Form; however, doing so enables the team to however, doing so enables the team to present to the WAGS Board of present to the WAGS Board of Directors any information it feels Directors any information it feels relevant to their placement in Division relevant to their placement in Division Structure.Structure.

DIVISION STRUCTURE REQUEST DIVISION STRUCTURE REQUEST FORMFORM

IMPORTANT LEAGUE IMPORTANT LEAGUE REMINDERSREMINDERS

Important League Reminders should Important League Reminders should be reviewed prior to the start of be reviewed prior to the start of each season.each season.

Are located on the WAGS website Are located on the WAGS website under “League Rules/Important under “League Rules/Important League Reminders”League Reminders”

GAME DAY GAME DAY RESPONSIBILITIESRESPONSIBILITIES

The Home team is responsible for calling the Away team The Home team is responsible for calling the Away team 72 hours prior to game time to review uniform colors and 72 hours prior to game time to review uniform colors and field directions.field directions. Please remember that the home team is Please remember that the home team is required to change jersey colors if there is a conflict in required to change jersey colors if there is a conflict in uniforms.uniforms.

Items Team Manager should bring to the field on game day Items Team Manager should bring to the field on game day (all items should remain at the field for the duration of the (all items should remain at the field for the duration of the game):game):

Player passesPlayer passes Adult passesAdult passes Original, stamped state rosterOriginal, stamped state roster Game Report CardGame Report Card STAR card, if applicableSTAR card, if applicable

If the field is closed due to weather conditions, the Home If the field is closed due to weather conditions, the Home Team is responsible for contacting the Away team and Team is responsible for contacting the Away team and notifying them of the field closure.notifying them of the field closure.

Home Team must call their Division Coordinator with the final Home Team must call their Division Coordinator with the final score within 2 hours of match completion.score within 2 hours of match completion.

TEAM MANAGER TEAM MANAGER CHECKLISTCHECKLIST

CorrespondenceCorrespondence Game Game 11

Game Game 22

Game Game 33

Game Game 44

Game Game 55

Game Game 66

Game Game 77

Game Game 88

Game Game 99

Call to/from Other Call to/from Other TeamTeam

Point of Contact Point of Contact ManeMane

DirectionsDirections

Uniform ColorUniform Color

Team Notified Team Notified EmailEmail

Bring to GameBring to Game

Player Passes Player Passes (Official)(Official)

Codes of Conduct Codes of Conduct &TSL&TSL

RosterRoster

Game Report CardGame Report Card

Extra LabelsExtra Labels

STAR Card STAR Card (U12/U13)(U12/U13)

DIVISION DIVISION COORDINATORSCOORDINATORS

U12-U19 onlyU12-U19 only Division Coordinators are selected Division Coordinators are selected

from the Volunteers submitted by from the Volunteers submitted by each team.each team.

See WAGS rules I.6.b, I.6.c, L1 and See WAGS rules I.6.b, I.6.c, L1 and L2 for Division Coordinator L2 for Division Coordinator responsibilities.responsibilities.

TEAM CONTACTSTEAM CONTACTS

Team contact information can be Team contact information can be found through the Team Page link found through the Team Page link on the WAGS website.on the WAGS website.

User ID is your team’s email User ID is your team’s email address; PINs are generated by the address; PINs are generated by the system.system.

SCHEDULINGSCHEDULING Teams must be available for play every Saturday and Teams must be available for play every Saturday and

Sunday during the months of league play with the Sunday during the months of league play with the exception of dates that have been requested off.exception of dates that have been requested off.

Games will not start prior to 9:00 am.Games will not start prior to 9:00 am. The WAGS Events Calendar is located on the right The WAGS Events Calendar is located on the right

side of the WAGS home page, and lists a full schedule side of the WAGS home page, and lists a full schedule of league-specific dates.of league-specific dates.

Religious Holidays/School Events/BirthdaysReligious Holidays/School Events/Birthdays Team Managers should check with the team regarding Team Managers should check with the team regarding

birthdays, school events, etc. that would cause them to be birthdays, school events, etc. that would cause them to be unable to play.unable to play.

Religious holiday dates can be located on the WAGS website.Religious holiday dates can be located on the WAGS website. Accommodation is made for SAT, PSAT and ACT testing.Accommodation is made for SAT, PSAT and ACT testing.

SCHEDULING (continued)SCHEDULING (continued)

State Cup, ODP, President’s Cup and High School State Cup, ODP, President’s Cup and High School ConflictsConflicts Please review WAGS rule I.6.d for conflicts involving State Please review WAGS rule I.6.d for conflicts involving State

Cup, ODP President’s Cup and High School soccer conflicts.Cup, ODP President’s Cup and High School soccer conflicts. Virginia State Cup age groups are U12-19; Maryland age Virginia State Cup age groups are U12-19; Maryland age

groups are U13-19groups are U13-19 Please visit Please visit www.vysa.comwww.vysa.com, , www.msysa.orgwww.msysa.org or or

www.region1.comwww.region1.com for additional information on State Cup. for additional information on State Cup. ODP age groups are U13-U19ODP age groups are U13-U19 High School age groups are U14-U19High School age groups are U14-U19 Conflicts due to State Cup, President’s Cup, ODP and High Conflicts due to State Cup, President’s Cup, ODP and High

School soccer must reduce a team’s roster to below 13 School soccer must reduce a team’s roster to below 13 players before a reschedule request will be considered.players before a reschedule request will be considered.

Please remember that the information above is WAGS-Please remember that the information above is WAGS-specific, and does not address any club/state procedures specific, and does not address any club/state procedures TMs may need to complete. You Club Rep and State TMs may need to complete. You Club Rep and State Association are available to help you with any questions you Association are available to help you with any questions you may have.may have.

SCHEDULING (continued)SCHEDULING (continued)

Game Cancellations/Rescheduling ProceduresGame Cancellations/Rescheduling Procedures Please see Important League Reminders for cancellation Please see Important League Reminders for cancellation

criteria.criteria. In the instance of a rain-out, games will automatically be In the instance of a rain-out, games will automatically be

rescheduled to the next date available to both teams.rescheduled to the next date available to both teams. If there are no dates available for both teams, a reschedule If there are no dates available for both teams, a reschedule

notification will be sent bearing a reschedule date of 12/1. notification will be sent bearing a reschedule date of 12/1. We use this date so that the referee assignors do not assign We use this date so that the referee assignors do not assign this match and so that the league is aware that it needs to be this match and so that the league is aware that it needs to be rescheduled.  This does not mean that your team will play on rescheduled.  This does not mean that your team will play on 12/1.12/1.

When no date is available to reschedule a match, the teams When no date is available to reschedule a match, the teams involved will receive an email from the WAGS Administrator involved will receive an email from the WAGS Administrator advising them of their options to reschedule. When both advising them of their options to reschedule. When both teams have agreed to a reschedule date, confirmation emails teams have agreed to a reschedule date, confirmation emails from both teams involved should be sent to the WAGS office from both teams involved should be sent to the WAGS office so the new match date can be entered in the schedule.so the new match date can be entered in the schedule.

SCHOOL TESTINGSCHOOL TESTING

SAT/PSAT TestingSAT/PSAT Testing On SAT 1 testing dates, games will On SAT 1 testing dates, games will

begin at 3:00pm or after for U-16 begin at 3:00pm or after for U-16 through U-19 teams.through U-19 teams.

On PSAT testing dates, games will On PSAT testing dates, games will begin at 2:00pm or after for U-15 and begin at 2:00pm or after for U-15 and U-16 age groups.U-16 age groups.

On ACT testing dates, games will begin On ACT testing dates, games will begin at 3:00pm or after for U17-U19 age at 3:00pm or after for U17-U19 age groups.groups.

LEAGUE-WIDE LEAGUE-WIDE RAINOUTSRAINOUTS

WAGS will reserve three days per season (two WAGS will reserve three days per season (two Saturdays and one Sunday) for rescheduling. Saturdays and one Sunday) for rescheduling.

Complete League Wide Rainouts (Sundays Complete League Wide Rainouts (Sundays Only) will be rescheduled, by the League Only) will be rescheduled, by the League President. This does not affect U-18/U-19 President. This does not affect U-18/U-19 teams during the spring season. The U-18/U-19 teams during the spring season. The U-18/U-19 age group games will be placed on the next age group games will be placed on the next available date for both teams.available date for both teams.

Notice of reschedule from a League Wide Notice of reschedule from a League Wide rainout will be sent on the Wednesday following rainout will be sent on the Wednesday following the resulting cancellation.the resulting cancellation.

FIELDS AND FIELD FIELDS AND FIELD CLOSURESCLOSURES

Hotline number will be provided to all Hotline number will be provided to all team managers by their Club Rep.team managers by their Club Rep.

Parents are not to be given hotline Parents are not to be given hotline number, and are not to contact the WAGS number, and are not to contact the WAGS office directly about field closures.office directly about field closures.

If the field is not listed on the WAGS If the field is not listed on the WAGS website, it is not considered closed – do website, it is not considered closed – do not use club websites to find field closures. not use club websites to find field closures. Closures are not official unless notification Closures are not official unless notification is received from WAGS or the Club Rep.is received from WAGS or the Club Rep.

FIELDS AND FIELD FIELDS AND FIELD CLOSURESCLOSURES(continued)(continued)

Only Field Coordinators, Club Reps and Referees are Only Field Coordinators, Club Reps and Referees are able to close fields. Coaches ARE NOT able to close able to close fields. Coaches ARE NOT able to close fields.fields.

Bull Run/Occoquan ProceduresBull Run/Occoquan Procedures Do not forget that a combination for equipment shed is Do not forget that a combination for equipment shed is

needed. The WAGS Administrator will forward the needed. The WAGS Administrator will forward the combination to each team via email at the start of the season.combination to each team via email at the start of the season.

The home team for the first game of the day is required to The home team for the first game of the day is required to line the field.line the field.

Game StoppageGame Stoppage U9 and U10: If, due to inclement weather, the game is U9 and U10: If, due to inclement weather, the game is

stopped by the refereestopped by the referee prior to half time, the game must be prior to half time, the game must be replayed in its entirety. If the second half of the game has replayed in its entirety. If the second half of the game has begun, the score will stand and the game will be considered begun, the score will stand and the game will be considered completed.completed.

U11-U19: If, due to inclement weather, the game is stopped U11-U19: If, due to inclement weather, the game is stopped by the referee, the game must be replayed in its entirety by the referee, the game must be replayed in its entirety regardless of the time stoppage.regardless of the time stoppage.

SCORESSCORES Reporting ScoresReporting Scores

It is the responsibility of the It is the responsibility of the HOME TEAM Coach/Manager HOME TEAM Coach/Manager to report the score of his/her game to report the score of his/her game TO HIS/HER DIVISION TO HIS/HER DIVISION COORDINATOR within two (2) hours after completion COORDINATOR within two (2) hours after completion of the game of the game but not later thanbut not later than 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. that same day. that same day.

Failure to report scores in a timely manner may result in the Failure to report scores in a timely manner may result in the loss of home games. loss of home games.

Scores and Standings for U9-U10Scores and Standings for U9-U10 No scores or standings are kept for the U9-U10 age groups.No scores or standings are kept for the U9-U10 age groups. Scores and standings are kept for the U11 age group, but are Scores and standings are kept for the U11 age group, but are

not posted.not posted. Scores for seven (7) and nine (9) team divisionsScores for seven (7) and nine (9) team divisions

In divisions of 7 or 9 teams (where applicable), one team may In divisions of 7 or 9 teams (where applicable), one team may play 10 games and all other teams in that division will play 9 play 10 games and all other teams in that division will play 9 games. The computer will randomly determine the team and games. The computer will randomly determine the team and game that will not count for the team with 10 matches.game that will not count for the team with 10 matches.

PLAYER RELEASE/TRANSFER PLAYER RELEASE/TRANSFER PROCEDUREPROCEDURE

If a player desires to be released, If a player desires to be released, the TM should contact their WAGS the TM should contact their WAGS team registrar. Contact information team registrar. Contact information for registrars can be found on the for registrars can be found on the WAGS website.WAGS website.

Refer to WAGS Rule D. for all Refer to WAGS Rule D. for all registration questions.registration questions.

TRYOUT ADSTRYOUT ADS

To post try out information for your team on To post try out information for your team on the WAGS Try-Out Page, email your the WAGS Try-Out Page, email your information to information to Jean Knotts Jean Knotts at at wagsaa@verizon.netwagsaa@verizon.net. . Include your age-group, club and team name. If you would Include your age-group, club and team name. If you would

like to include your team’s division, it like to include your team’s division, it MUST MUST be the be the CURRENT division.CURRENT division.  No attachmentsNo attachments will be will be accepted. Ads must be in the body of the email accepted. Ads must be in the body of the email messages. Ads will be active for one month.  messages. Ads will be active for one month.  After your After your team submits the ad it will not be edited or revised for anyteam submits the ad it will not be edited or revised for any reason.reason.  

A team may only submit one ad per monthA team may only submit one ad per month. On the last day . On the last day of every month the ads will be deleted.  On the first day of of every month the ads will be deleted.  On the first day of every month teams may submit ads.every month teams may submit ads.

TRYOUT ADS TRYOUT ADS (continued)(continued)

Ads will Ads will not be posted not be posted during the months during the months of league play (April-May and Sept.-Nov.). All of league play (April-May and Sept.-Nov.). All ads will be deleted prior to the first day ads will be deleted prior to the first day of league play. of league play.

Teams should post generic ads that contain a Teams should post generic ads that contain a link to the team’s homepage.  Additionally, link to the team’s homepage.  Additionally, we can only accommodate ads that arewe can only accommodate ads that are black black typetype and and normal font (10-11 pt).normal font (10-11 pt).

Ads must be limited to Ads must be limited to 50 words or less50 words or less. .  WAGS will not post ads for teams that are WAGS will not post ads for teams that are

sitting out for the upcoming season.sitting out for the upcoming season. Teams will not be notified if their ad does not Teams will not be notified if their ad does not

meet the above criteria.meet the above criteria.

TEAM SPORTSMANSHIP TEAM SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDSAWARDS

Winning teams are chosen by their Winning teams are chosen by their opponents for good sportsmanship on the opponents for good sportsmanship on the playing field. playing field. 

Each team is requested to evaluate how Each team is requested to evaluate how respectful the team /coaches are to the respectful the team /coaches are to the referees, how respectful the team referees, how respectful the team spectators are towards others as well as the spectators are towards others as well as the referees, and the positive support the team referees, and the positive support the team has for its members.has for its members.

Winning teams will be recognized by WAGS.Winning teams will be recognized by WAGS. Any cards received will result in the Any cards received will result in the

elimination of team from the Sportsmanship elimination of team from the Sportsmanship Award program for that season.Award program for that season.

ROSTERSROSTERS

If you have any questions regarding If you have any questions regarding roster procedures, please refer to roster procedures, please refer to your state association, VYSA your state association, VYSA www.vysa.comwww.vysa.com, or MSYSA at , or MSYSA at www.msysa.orgwww.msysa.org., or to your Club ., or to your Club Rep, whose information can be Rep, whose information can be found on the WAGS website.found on the WAGS website.

RELEGATIONRELEGATION Each Age Group (except U-9 through U-12) will drop a Each Age Group (except U-9 through U-12) will drop a

maximum of five (5) teams from its lowest division, provided maximum of five (5) teams from its lowest division, provided however that there are sufficient teams on the Waiting List however that there are sufficient teams on the Waiting List to bring the Age Group up to its maximum size [50 teams]. to bring the Age Group up to its maximum size [50 teams]. If an Age Group with a Wait List has less than 50 teams If an Age Group with a Wait List has less than 50 teams during a season, the lowest teams will be dropped to bring during a season, the lowest teams will be dropped to bring the Age Group size to no less than 45 teams and teams the Age Group size to no less than 45 teams and teams added from the Wait List to bring the Age Group size up to added from the Wait List to bring the Age Group size up to 50 teams for the next season. If there are less than 50 50 teams for the next season. If there are less than 50 teams entered by the League Entry Date in an Age Group teams entered by the League Entry Date in an Age Group with a Wait List, the age group shall be increased to 50 with a Wait List, the age group shall be increased to 50 teams by adding teams from the Wait List. For example:teams by adding teams from the Wait List. For example:

Relegation in Division 5 if there are teams on the waitlist: If Relegation in Division 5 if there are teams on the waitlist: If there are 5 teams on the U14 waitlist, 5 teams currently in there are 5 teams on the U14 waitlist, 5 teams currently in the division will be dropped, and 5 teams will be brought up the division will be dropped, and 5 teams will be brought up from the waitlist, to create a division containing 50 teams.from the waitlist, to create a division containing 50 teams.

If the Age Group contains 49 teams, 4 teams will be If the Age Group contains 49 teams, 4 teams will be dropped, and 5 teams will be brought up from the waitlist. dropped, and 5 teams will be brought up from the waitlist.

TEAM SPORTSMANSHIP TEAM SPORTSMANSHIP LIASON (TSL)LIASON (TSL)

The spectator sidelines need to be managed by a The spectator sidelines need to be managed by a responsible party other than a team coach. To responsible party other than a team coach. To facilitate a positive sideline environment, each team facilitate a positive sideline environment, each team will select a Team Sportsmanship Liaison (TSL).will select a Team Sportsmanship Liaison (TSL).

Teams should also select an alternate TSL in case Teams should also select an alternate TSL in case the primary TSL is unavailable on game day. The the primary TSL is unavailable on game day. The alternate TSL shall be designated as the primary alternate TSL shall be designated as the primary TSL if the initial TSL relinquishes the duties of the TSL if the initial TSL relinquishes the duties of the position. If this occurs, the alternate TSL should position. If this occurs, the alternate TSL should complete a new TSL form, which should be faxed to complete a new TSL form, which should be faxed to the WAGS office.the WAGS office.

TSLs are required to attend a one-time training TSLs are required to attend a one-time training session. These sessions are held once a year; dates session. These sessions are held once a year; dates and locations will be posted on the WAGS website.and locations will be posted on the WAGS website.

STARSSTARS

U12 and U13 teams are required to U12 and U13 teams are required to provide STARs (Special Team provide STARs (Special Team Assistant Referees) to serve at their Assistant Referees) to serve at their games.games.

STAR information can be found STAR information can be found under Appendix I of WAGS League under Appendix I of WAGS League RulesRules

CLUB PASSCLUB PASS WAGS Rule 3.g. establishes the Club Pass System. Under this WAGS Rule 3.g. establishes the Club Pass System. Under this

program, carded players on U-9 through U-12 teams are program, carded players on U-9 through U-12 teams are permitted to guest play or any U-9 through U-12 teams within permitted to guest play or any U-9 through U-12 teams within their club for which they are aged qualified. The main objective their club for which they are aged qualified. The main objective of the club pass system is to allow coaches to move players freely of the club pass system is to allow coaches to move players freely within their own club based on specific team needs and in the within their own club based on specific team needs and in the interest of player development.interest of player development.

Players using club passes are considered guest players and can Players using club passes are considered guest players and can only play for one WAGS team per day. only play for one WAGS team per day.

Asterisk (*) must be placed next to the player’s name on the Asterisk (*) must be placed next to the player’s name on the Game Report Card (GRC).Game Report Card (GRC).

The Division of the player’s home team should be noted next to The Division of the player’s home team should be noted next to the player’s name on the GRC.the player’s name on the GRC.

Guest Pass players must have a jersey number that is different Guest Pass players must have a jersey number that is different from players carded to the team for which they are guesting.from players carded to the team for which they are guesting.

During spring season play, an age appropriate U-12 player cannot During spring season play, an age appropriate U-12 player cannot play for another U-12 team in the same division or a U-12 team in play for another U-12 team in the same division or a U-12 team in a lower division. Teams found to be in violation of WAGS Rule a lower division. Teams found to be in violation of WAGS Rule D.3.c. will forfeit that game.D.3.c. will forfeit that game.

REFEREESREFEREES If the WAGS President (or designee) and/or Club Rep is If the WAGS President (or designee) and/or Club Rep is

notified that a Center Referee is not available for a notified that a Center Referee is not available for a match, every effort will be made by WAGS and both match, every effort will be made by WAGS and both Club Reps to find a referee. If within three (3) hours of Club Reps to find a referee. If within three (3) hours of kickoff, a Center Referee still has not been located and kickoff, a Center Referee still has not been located and the teams cannot mutually agree on an emergency the teams cannot mutually agree on an emergency referee, the WAGS President (or designee) may cancel referee, the WAGS President (or designee) may cancel and reschedule the game.and reschedule the game.

In the U-9 and U-10 Age Groups, in the event the In the U-9 and U-10 Age Groups, in the event the assigned referee fails to appear within fifteen (15) assigned referee fails to appear within fifteen (15) minutes of the scheduled kick-off time, the opposing minutes of the scheduled kick-off time, the opposing coaches will mutually agree to an emergency referee. coaches will mutually agree to an emergency referee. The game will be played in its entirety. The use of an The game will be played in its entirety. The use of an emergency referee will be denoted on the Game Report emergency referee will be denoted on the Game Report Card. If the opposing coaches cannot mutually agree Card. If the opposing coaches cannot mutually agree on an emergency referee, the game will not be on an emergency referee, the game will not be rescheduled. rescheduled.

REFEREES (continued)REFEREES (continued) For Age Groups U11 and up, If an assigned Center For Age Groups U11 and up, If an assigned Center

Referee fails to appear within fifteen (15) minutes of the Referee fails to appear within fifteen (15) minutes of the scheduled kick-off time, and the opposing coaches scheduled kick-off time, and the opposing coaches mutually agree to an emergency referee, the game shall mutually agree to an emergency referee, the game shall be played and the results of the game shall be official be played and the results of the game shall be official (please denote on the Game Report Card the use of an (please denote on the Game Report Card the use of an emergency referee). If the opposing coaches are unable emergency referee). If the opposing coaches are unable to agree on an emergency referee, the home team will to agree on an emergency referee, the home team will notify the Division Coordinator or the WAGS President no notify the Division Coordinator or the WAGS President no later than 7:00 p.m. of the same day. THE GAME WILL later than 7:00 p.m. of the same day. THE GAME WILL BE RESCHEDULED BY THE WAGS PRESIDENT OR BE RESCHEDULED BY THE WAGS PRESIDENT OR SUCH PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE WAGS SUCH PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE WAGS PRESIDENT.PRESIDENT.

Do not call the WAGS office if the Center Referee is a no-Do not call the WAGS office if the Center Referee is a no-show. Please review WAGS rule I.5 regarding referee no-show. Please review WAGS rule I.5 regarding referee no-shows.shows.