AMENDMENTS To FYSA Bylaws and Rules

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1 Change involving: Bylaw #: 2.3 Rule #: Page #: 6 Page #: Old bylaw/rule: The administrative organization of FYSA shall be identified as that of a BOD and an EC. All Officers and Directors shall be elected at the AGM by an open and democratic election process. DCs, elected at the local level by an open and democratic election process, will be ratified at the AGM. ADCs may be appointed by the DC and shall be approved by the BOD Suggested change: The administrative organization of FYSA shall be identified as that of a BOD and an EC. All Officers and Directors shall be elected at the AGM by an open and democratic election process. DCs, elected at the local level by an open and democratic election process, will be ratified at the AGM. ADCs may be appointed by the DC and shall be approved by the BOD. Reason: Remove ADC s as ADC s were created prior to electronic registration and there is no longer a need for this office. Submitted by: Rules Committee Committee Recommendation: Approval Use a separate sheet of paper if additional space is needed.)

2 Rule #: Page #: Page #: 30 Old bylaw/rule: Elected or appointed representatives of the Affiliate must be on file with FYSA. Affiliates may appoint up to three (3) persons to act as their official representatives with FYSA as supported by an official action of their organization. Should the names that appear on the Affiliation form change during the seasonal year, those changes must be submitted to FYSA as soon as possible Suggested change:elected or appointed representatives of the Affiliate must be on file with FYSA. Affiliates may appoint up to three (3) persons to act as their official representatives with FYSA as supported by an official action of their organization. Should the names that appear on the Affiliation form change during the seasonal year, those changes must be submitted to FYSA as soon as possible, within 30 days. Reason: _To ensure that affiliates are reporting changes administrative officers in a timely manner. Submitted: Rules Committee Committee Recommendation: Approval

3 Rule #: Page #: Page #: 31 Old bylaw/rule: Organizations may apply to FYSA for affiliation as either an affiliate or an associate affiliate. 1. A Full Affiliate is defined as an organization that may register players and coaches with FYSA. An full affiliate shall by defined as either a recreational affiliate or a full affiliate. a. i. A Recreational affiliate shall administer only recreational based programs, either in house or within a certified recreational league. A recreational affiliate may be exempted from the 15 mile radius requirement as outlined under FYSA Rule with the approval of the BOD as follows: i. If the existing affiliates within the 15 mile radius do not offer recreational programs. ii. A recreational affiliate may NOT register players as competitive nor may they develop a competitive program without an affiliation request as outlined under FYSA Rule and the approval of FYSA Board of Directors by application as a full affiliate. b. i. A Full affiliate shall be restricted to a limited location(s) and field(s) which shall be defined in the application to FYSA. Any change in this geographical area must be approved by FYSA s Board of Directors. A Full affiliate may also sanction recreational play. ii. A Full Affiliate may sanction tournaments within the scope of their affiliation. (Note all current full affiliates in place as on the implementation of this rules shall be exempted from the above restrictions) 2. Associate Affiliates shall be defined as follows. a. Leagues which facilitate inter affiliate competitions. By application a league shall define its scope and program. Leagues may be affiliated for a limited purpose and scope. Any variation of this must be approved by FYSA s BOD. Leagues may not conduct invitational tournaments outside the scope of their approval. b. Tournament only associate e Affiliates may sanction tournaments if approved by the BOD as such as outlined and defined in the application for affiliation. Any variance from this application must be approved by FYSA s BOD. c. No Associate Affiliate may register any player and or coach.. (Note all current affiliate in place as of the implementation of this rules shall be exempted from the above restrictions) Suggested change: Organizations may apply to FYSA for affiliation as either an affiliate or an associate affiliate. 3. An Full Affiliate is defined as an organization that may register players and coaches with FYSA. An full affiliate shall by defined as either a recreational affiliate or a full affiliate. a. i. A Recreational affiliate shall administer only recreational based programs, either in house or within a certified recreational league. A recreational affiliate

4 may be exempted from the 15 mile radius requirement as outlined under FYSA Rule with the approval of the BOD as follows: i. If the existing affiliates within the 15 mile radius do not offer recreational programs. iii. ii.a recreational affiliate may NOT register players as competitive nor may they develop a competitive program without an affiliation request as outlined under FYSA Rule and the approval of FYSA Board of Directors by application as a full affiliate. b. i. A Full affiliate shall be restricted to a limited location(s) and field(s) which shall be defined in the application to FYSA. Any change in this geographical area must be approved by FYSA s Board of Directors. A Full affiliate may also sanction recreational play. ii. A Full Affiliate may sanction tournaments within the scope of their affiliation. (Note all current full affiliates in place as on the implementation of this rules shall be exempted from the above restrictions) 4. Associate Affiliates shall be defined as follows. a. Leagues which facilitate inter affiliate competitions. By application a league shall define its scope and program. Leagues may be affiliated for a limited purpose and scope. Any variation of this must be approved by FYSA s BOD. Leagues may not conduct invitational tournaments outside the scope of their approval. b. Tournament only associate e Affiliates may sanction tournaments if approved by the BOD as such as outlined and defined in the application for affiliation. Any variance from this application must be approved by FYSA s BOD. c. No Associate Affiliate may register any player and or coach.. (Note all current affiliate in place as of the implementation of this rules shall be exempted from the above restrictions) Reason: Better define an affiliate and housekeeping. Submitted by: Rules Committee Committee Recommendation: _Approval

5 Rule #: Page #: Page #: 32 Old bylaw/rule: INITIAL AFFILIATION - Full Affiliate Affiliation must be for the good of soccer in the District, Region and State of Florida. All new full affiliates must affiliate within the district where they physically reside, or in the district in which the majority of its players reside and/or physically play the majority of their home games. In addition, no new affiliation may be granted if the new affiliate s home field is within a fifteen (15) mile radius of an existing FYSA affiliate, unless the new affiliate obtains the support of all existing FYSA affiliates within the specified radius. Suggested change: INITIAL AFFILIATION Full Affiliate Affiliation must be for the good of soccer in the District, Region and State of Florida. All new full affiliates must affiliate within the district where they physically reside, or in the district in which the majority of its players reside and/or physically play the majority of their home games. In addition, no new affiliation may be granted if the new affiliate s home field is within a fifteen (15) mile radius of an existing FYSA affiliate, unless the new affiliate obtains the support of all existing FYSA affiliates within the specified radius. Reason: Housekeeping Submitted by: Rules Committee Committee Recommendation: _Approval

6 Rule #: Page #: Page #: 32 Old bylaw/rule: The completed affiliation application packet, items 1-6, shall be submitted to FYSA s State Office not later than thirty (30) days prior a scheduled meeting of the EC/BOD. FYSA will verify that the application is complete and all necessary supporting documentation is present. For any affiliation application not completed by thirty (30) days prior to the date of a scheduled EC/BOD meeting, all documentation and/or fees will be returned to the applicant for re-filing at a later date. FYSA will then forward a copy of all documentation regarding the new affiliation to the Vice President of Administration and Communication. FYSA s Vice President of Administration and Communication will notify the RVP in the region in which the new affiliation would reside. The FYSA office will notify all affiliates within a 15 mile radius and request that any objections be submitted to the office no later than seven (7) days prior to the next scheduled meeting of the EC/BOD. FYSA s Vice President of Administration and Communication shall only present the completed applications at the next BOD or EC meeting. The complete packet will consist of: 1. Completed affiliation application form (recreational affiliation or full affiliation). 2. Affiliate fee. New affiliates will pay an affiliation fee for the first two (2) years in the amount of $ /year to be utilized as follows: Affiliation fee of $135.00, prepaid registration fees in the amount of $ (Any unused registration fees not utilized in the first two years will be carried forward to the third year affiliation. At the end of the third year, all unused registration fees will revert to FYSA s general fund.) A. A waiver to Rule (2) (the additional $ /yr.) may be granted if it is in the best interest of FYSA. B. A written request for waiver must be submitted with the application for affiliation. This request for waiver must be approved by the local DC, the RVP, and the BOD of FYSA. The decision of the BOD is final, binding and not appealable by any of the parties. 3. Playing field availability; written proof of playing field availability 4. Letter from a league in which your affiliate s teams will be scheduled. 5. Letter from the local DRA indicating FSR s capability to serve your club. 6. Must furnish to FYSA a copy of the affiliates bylaws and rules 7. Must have a certified assignor. 8. Support of all current affiliates within 15 mile radius, if applicable. Suggested change: The completed affiliation application packet, items 1-6, shall be submitted to FYSA s State Office not later than thirty (30) days prior a scheduled meeting of the EC or BOD. FYSA will verify that the application is complete and all necessary supporting documentation is present. For any affiliation application not completed by thirty (30) days

7 prior to the date of a scheduled EC or BOD meeting, all documentation and/or fees will be returned to the applicant for re-filing at a later date. FYSA will then forward a copy of all documentation regarding the new affiliation to the Vice President of Administration and Communication. FYSA s Vice President of Administration and Communication will notify the RVP and DC in the region in which the new affiliation would reside within (5) days of receipt. The FYSA office will notify all affiliates within a 15 mile radius and request that any objections be submitted to the office no later than seven (7) days prior to the next scheduled meeting of the EC or BOD. FYSA s Vice President of Administration and Communication shall only present the completed applications at the next BOD or EC meeting. The complete packet will consist of: 1. Completed affiliation application form(recreational affiliation or full affiliation). 2. Affiliate fee. New affiliates will pay an affiliation fee for the first two (2) years in the amount of $ /year to be utilized as follows: Affiliation fee of $135.00, prepaid registration fees in the amount of $ (Any unused registration fees not utilized in the first two years will be carried forward to the third year affiliation. At the end of the third year, all unused registration fees will revert to FYSA s general fund.) A. A waiver to Rule (2) (the additional $ /yr.) may be granted if it is in the best interest of FYSA. B. A written request for waiver must be submitted with the application for affiliation. This request for waiver must be approved by the local DC, the EC or BOD of FYSA. The decision of the EC or BOD is final, binding and not appealable by any of the parties. 3. Playing field availability; written proof of playing field availability 4. Letter from a league in which your affiliate s teams will be scheduled. 5. Letter from the local DRA indicating FSR s capability to serve your club. 6. Must furnish to FYSA a copy of the affiliates bylaws and rules 7. Must have a certified assignor. 8. Support of all current affiliates within 15 mile radius, if applicable. Reason: _Adds the DC to the notification process and also allows for submission and approval prior to either and EC or BOD meeting. This allows FYSA to be more responsive when looking at approving new affiliates. Submitted by: _Dale Burke, FYSA Executive Director Committee Recommendation: Approval

8 Rule #: Page #: Page #: 33 Old bylaw/rule: A. Mergers - The completed merger affiliation application packet shall be submitted not later than thirty (30) days prior to scheduled meeting of the EC/BOD. The merger application packet will consist of: 1. Completed merger application form 2. Letter signed by the current President and Secretary of each existing affiliate. 3. Must furnish to FYSA a copy of the merged affiliates bylaws and rules. 4. For recreational to recreational mergers will require EC/BOD approval; for full affiliate to full affiliate will require EC/BOD approval. 5. For recreational to full affiliate and/or full affiliate to recreational will affiliate at the approved site of the existing full affiliate and will require EC/BOD approval Suggested change: A. Mergers - The completed merger affiliation application packet shall be submitted not later than thirty (30) days prior to a scheduled meeting of the EC or BOD. The merger application packet will consist of: 1. Completed merger application form 2. Letter signed by the current President and Secretary of each existing affiliate. 3. Must furnish to FYSA a copy of the merged affiliates bylaws and rules. 4. For recreational to recreational mergers will require EC or BOD approval; for full affiliate to full affiliate will require EC or BOD approval. 5. For recreational to full affiliate and/or full affiliate to recreational will affiliate at the approved site of the existing full affiliate and will require EC or BOD approval Reason: Allows for the approval of mergers by either the EC or BOD Submitted by: Dale Burke, FYSA Executive Director Committee Recommendation: _Approval

9 Rule #: Page #: Page #: 33 Old bylaw/rule: A. Name Changes An existing FYSA affiliate requesting a name change shall submit the request not later than 30 days prior to a scheduled meeting of the EC/BOD. The affiliate must submit the following when requesting a name change: 1. Letter signed by the current Board of Directors of the affiliate. 2. Proof that a DBA, legal name change, and/or registration of a fictitious name has been filed with the State of Florida. Suggested change: A. Name Changes An existing FYSA affiliate requesting a name change shall submit the request not later than 30 days prior to a scheduled meeting of the EC or BOD. The affiliate must submit the following when requesting a name change: 1. Letter signed by the current Board of Directors of the affiliate. 2. Proof that a DBA, legal name change, and/or registration of a fictitious name has been filed with the State of Florida. Reason: _Allows name changes to be approved by the EC or the BOD. Submitted by: _Dale Burke, FYSA Executive Director Committee Recommendation: Approval

10 Rule #: Page #: Page #: 40 Old bylaw/rule: Recreational Player: Shall be defined as a player who is registered and rostered to a recreation team as defined by US Youth Soccer and participating in an in-house or FYSAapproved recreational league as defined in Rule (2). Suggested change: Recreational Player: Shall be defined as a player who is registered and rostered to a recreation team as defined by US Youth Soccer and FYSA (see Glossary) and participating in an in-house or FYSA-approved recreational league as defined in Rule (2). Add to Glossary: Recreational team: A team in which the used of try-outs, recruiting or any like process to roster players selectively on the basis of talent or ability is prohibited. Reason: _Housekeeping and better clarification of the definition of the recreational player. Submitted by: _Rules Committee Committee Recommendation: _Approval

11 Rule #: Page #: Page #: 44 Old bylaw/rule: FYSA sanctioned competitions (league play and tournaments) may adopt rules to allow the use of Club Pass players up to the maximum roster size: A. U13 U19 teams Total roster size, including club pass players, is capped at eighteen (18) for U13, and twenty-two ( 22) for U14 U19. Teams may name eighteen (18) eligible players for each game. B. U11 U12 teams Total roster size, including club pass players, is capped at fourteen (14). Suggested change: FYSA sanctioned competitions (league play and tournaments) may adopt rules to allow the use of Club Pass players up to the maximum roster size: A. U13 U19 teams Total roster size, including club pass players, is capped at eighteen (18) for U13, and twenty-two ( 22) for U14 U19. Teams shall name eighteen (18) eligible players for each game. B. U11 U12 teams Total roster size, including club pass players, is capped at fourteen (14). Reason: housekeeping Submitted by: Rules Committee Committee Recommendation: Approval

12 Rule #: 303 Page #: Page #: 50 Old bylaw/rule: FEE / FINE STRUCTURE Fee Required For: Amount Date Due Affiliation $ July 1 First-time affiliation see Rule $ September 1 Affiliation Surcharge (except new affiliate) $5.00 Per./mo.after 8/1 Associate Membership $ Application Coaching Courses and Clinics Set annually Application at the AGM to take effect the following seasonal year Convention / AGM Set annually Application Cup, President's Set annually Entry Cup, Regional Set by Region Entry Cup, State Set annually Entry Insurance Certificate $12.00 When Requested Protest / Appeals from C/L to Protest/Appeals $ Submission from SQL/SC game to Protest/Appeals $ Submission PLAYERS: Recreation Players $9.00 When Registered Competitive Players $20.00 When Registered TOPS Players NO CHARGE Paper Registration Surcharge $3.00 Per Form COACHES: New or Returning Coaches $15.00 Per Coach COS FEES: Intra-Club Transfer Recreation to Recreation NO CHARGE Intra-Club Transfer Competitive to Competitive NO CHARGE Intra-Club Transfer Recreation to Competitive $11.00 Per Player

13 Inter-Club Transfer Recreation or Competitive $25.00 Per Player Secondary Registration Recreation Player $10.00 Per Player Secondary Registration Competitive Player $25.00 Per Player FINES: Affiliate Fine for Released Player/Coach Participating $500 First Offense Affiliate Fine for Released Player/Coach Participating $1000 Second Offense Registering/Playing Overage Player $500 First Offense Registering/Playing Overage Player $2000 Second Offense A one (1) dollar fee will be added per player for the seasonal year only for the support of the USA Bid Committee for the 2018/2022 World Cup. Suggested change: FEE / FINE STRUCTURE Fee Required For: Amount Date Due Affiliation $ July 1 First-time affiliation see Rule $ September 1 Affiliation Surcharge (except new affiliate) $5.00 Per./mo.after 8/1 Associate Membership $ Application Coaching Courses and Clinics Set annually Application at the AGM to take effect the following seasonal year Convention / AGM Set annually Application Cup, President's Set annually Entry Cup, Regional Set by Region Entry Cup, State Set annually Entry Insurance Certificate $12.00 When Requested Protest / Appeals from C/L to Protest/Appeals $ Submission from SQL/SC game to Protest/Appeals $ Submission PLAYERS: Recreation Players $9.00 When Registered Competitive Players $20.00 When Registered TOPS Players NO CHARGE Paper Registration Surcharge $3.00 Per Form COACHES: New or Returning Coaches $15.00 Per Coach COS FEES: Intra-Club Transfer Recreation to Recreation NO CHARGE Intra-Club Transfer Competitive to Competitive NO CHARGE Intra-Club Transfer Recreation to Competitive $11.00 Per Player Inter-Club Transfer Recreation or Competitive $25.00 Per Player Secondary Registration Recreation Player $10.00 Per Player Secondary Registration Competitive Player $25.00 Per Player

14 FINES: Affiliate Fine for Released Player/Coach Participating $500 First Offense Affiliate Fine for Released Player/Coach Participating $1000 Second Offense Registering/Playing Overage Player $500 First Offense Registering/Playing Overage Player $2000 Second Offense A one (1) dollar fee will be added per player for the seasonal year only for the support of the USA Bid Committee for the 2018/2022 World Cup. Reason: housekeeping Submitted by: _Rules Committee Committee Recommendation: Approval

15 Rule #: Page #: Page #: 51 Old bylaw/rule: Registration of all coaches, assistant coaches, team managers, trainers etc. shall be mandatory with FYSA and shall be consistent with these Rules and completed on a Coach's/ Volunteer Registration form. Providing inaccurate information may result in disciplines/sanctions under Rule Suggested change: Registration of all coaches, assistant coaches, team managers, trainers etc. shall be mandatory with FYSA and shall be consistent with these Rules 204 and completed on a Coach's/ Volunteer Registration form. Providing inaccurate information may result in disciplines/sanctions under Rule Reason: Housekeeping and clarification._ Submitted by: _Rules Committee Committee Recommendation: Approval

16 Rule #: 901 Page #: Page #: 75 Old bylaw/rule: Tournament oversight shall be within the authority of FYSA and the Tournament and Travel Committee. Initial approvals shall be under the direction of the FYSA Tournament and Travel Committee. The Committee reserves the right of final approval over all tournament and travel applications. State approved applications requiring additional approvals shall be submitted to US Youth Soccer and/or USSF for final approval. Denial by either organization shall negate state approval. The following forms are required to be used by the tournaments sanctioned by FYSA. Modifications to the game report and supplemental form as to the addition of tournament logos and sponsors is acceptable. Context of forms cannot be changed. A. Official FYSA or USSF Game Report B. Official FYSA or USSF Supplemental Report C. Official USSF Game Report and Supplemental Report to be used for referee abuse and assault cases. Failure to use the forms listed in A, B and C above will result in a fine to the tournament of $ per incorrect form used. This change will be effective as of January 1, Suggested change: Tournament oversight shall be within the authority of FYSA and the Tournament and Travel Committee. Initial approvals shall be under the direction of the FYSA Tournament and Travel Committee. The Committee reserves the right of final approval over all tournament and travel applications. State approved applications requiring additional approvals shall be submitted to US Youth Soccer and/or USSF for final approval. Denial by either organization shall negate state approval. The following forms are required to be used by the tournaments sanctioned by FYSA. Modifications to the game report and supplemental form as to the addition of tournament logos and sponsors is acceptable. Context of forms cannot be changed. A. Official FYSA or USSF Game Report B. Official FYSA or USSF Supplemental Report C. Official USSF Game Report and Supplemental Report to be used for referee abuse and assault cases. Failure to use the forms listed in A, B and C above will result in a fine to the tournament of $100.00

17 per incorrect form used. This change will be effective as of January 1, Reason: _Housekeeping_ Submitted by: Rules Committee_ Committee Recommendation: _Approval (Use a separate sheet of paper if additional space is needed.

18 Rule #: Page #: Page #: 86 Old bylaw/rule: The Referee Liaison shall: 1. Serve as a voting member of the BOD. 2. Serve as liaison between FYSA and the Florida State Referee Association (FSR). Attend meetings of FSR where matters of mutual interest are to be discussed. Overseeing all matters pertaining to FYSA and Referees. 3. Assist in the development of a reciprocal agreement between the two bodies. 4. The term of office shall be two (2) years, elected at the AGM, on the odd year. 5. Encourage and assist Affiliates in offering referee courses and re-certification. 6. Shall conduct or participate in hearings in conjunction with the FSR in cases of referee assault, referee misconduct, etc. in cases where such matters reach the State entry level. 7. Shall conduct hearings as per Rules 611 in such cases where the Referee association fails to act and then sanction or discipline if deemed necessary as per Rules Shall report all sanction/discipline action taken (including that of FSR) to the BOD, the State office and referee assignors to assure that such action is carried out. 9. Shall report all action of the State/National Referee Associations affecting FYSA, to the BOD and to any committee (Tournament, Rules, etc.) as necessary. 10. Develop a budget to cover the projected cost to fulfill the duties of this office. 11. Shall make such annual reports and/or interim reports as may be required by the BOD. Suggested change: The Referee Liaison shall: 1. Serve as a voting member of the BOD. 2. Serve as liaison between FYSA and the Florida State Referee Association (FSR). Attend meetings of FSR where matters of mutual interest are to be discussed. Overseeing all matters pertaining to FYSA and Referees. 3. Assist in the development of a reciprocal agreement between the two bodies. 4. The term of office shall be two (2) years, elected at the AGM, on the odd year. 5. Encourage and assist Affiliates in offering referee courses and re-certification. 6. Shall conduct or participate in hearings in conjunction with the FSR in cases of referee assault, referee misconduct, etc. in cases where such matters reach the State entry level. 7. Shall conduct hearings as per Rules 611 in such cases where the Referee association fails to act and then sanction or discipline if deemed necessary as per Rules Shall report all sanction/discipline action taken (including that of FSR) to the BOD, the State office and referee assignors to assure that such action is carried out. 9. Shall report all action of the State/National Referee Associations affecting FYSA, to the BOD and to any committee (Tournament, Rules, etc.) as necessary. 10. Develop a budget to cover the projected cost to fulfill the duties of this office.

19 1110. Shall make such annual reports and/or interim reports as may be required by the BOD. Reason: _Housekeeping Submitted by: Rules Committee Committee Recommendation: Approval

20 Rule #: Page #: Page #: 86 Old bylaw/rule: The DC shall: 1. Serve as a voting member of the BOD. 2. Provide direct representation of FYSA at the local Affiliate level. 3. DC s must permanently reside within the district to which they represent. In the event the DC moves or fails to live and resided in the district the RVP shall immediately convene a new election to replace the DC. 4. Provide technical assistance, administrative guidance and oversight within the District. Insure that Club Representatives (registrars) are properly trained in the registration process. 5. The term of office shall be two (2) years, elected at the District level. District elections will be staggered as per FYSA Rules. 6. Establish a budget to cover the operational costs to fulfill the duties of this office, including travel expenses, supplies, telephone, postage and other necessary costs. 7. Perform specific duties enumerated with the FYSA Rules. 8. Appoint ADC s. 9. Monitor FYSA sanctioned events as directed by the Regional Vice President and/or the Vice President of Competition and/or the chairmen of the tournament and travel committee Suggested change: The DC shall: 10. Serve as a voting member of the BOD. 11. Provide direct representation of FYSA at the local Affiliate level. 12. DC s must permanently reside within the district to which they represent. In the event the DC moves or fails to live and resided in the district the RVP shall immediately convene a new election to replace the DC. 13. Provide technical assistance, administrative guidance and oversight within the District. Insure that Club Representatives (registrars) are properly trained in the registration process. 14. The term of office shall be two (2) years, elected at the District level. District elections will be staggered as per FYSA Rules. 15. Establish a budget to cover the operational costs to fulfill the duties of this office, including travel expenses, supplies, telephone, postage and other necessary costs Perform specific duties enumerated with the FYSA Rules. 17. Appoint ADC s Monitor FYSA sanctioned events as directed by the Regional Vice President and/or the Vice President of Competition and/or the chairmen of the tournament and travel committee Reason: Housekeeping to remove items that the DC will not be responsible for.

21 Submitted by: _Rules Committee Committee Recommendation: Approval

22 Rule #: Page #: Page #: 87 Old bylaw/rule: The ADC shall: 1. Assist the DC with specific assignments in support of the DC and FYSA policies. 2. Assume office immediately upon appointment by the DC. 3. The term of office shall be for one (1) year, ending at the AGM. Suggested change: The ADC shall: 1. Assist the DC with specific assignments in support of the DC and FYSA policies. 2. Assume office immediately upon appointment by the DC. 3. The term of office shall be for one (1) year, ending at the AGM. Reason: _Removal of the position of ADC as this position was put in place before electronic registration, with electronic registration this position is not necessary. Submitted by: Rules Committee Committee Recommendation: Approval

23 Rule #: Page #: Page #: 90 Old bylaw/rule: Submitting amendments to the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws and/or Rules and Regulations shall be in writing to the Secretary of FYSA, by any Affiliate or its members. The document for which change is suggested shall be noted along with the article, section or sub-section and the proposed change. Proposed changes may be submitted anytime during the year but no later than ninety (90) days prior to the AGM. Suggested change: Submitting amendments to the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws and/or Rules And Regulations shall be in writing to the Secretary of FYSA Vice President of Administration and Communication, by any Affiliate or its members. The document for which change is suggested shall be noted along with the article, section or sub-section and the proposed change. Proposed changes may be submitted anytime during the year but no later than ninety (90) days prior to the AGM. Reason: _Housekeeping to update where changes need to be submitted based on office responsibility. Submitted by: Rules Committee Committee Recommendation: Approval

24 Rule #: Page #: Page #: 90 Old bylaw/rule: Review by the Rules and Revision Committee shall be the next step in the process. The Secretary shall turn over to the Committee all proposed changes once the proposals have been dated received. The Committee upon review may request clarification, intent and/or purpose of the change. Reviewed changes must be submitted to the Affiliates thirty (30) days prior to the AGM and all proposed changes must be presented to the membership at the AGM. Suggested change: Review by the Rules and Revision Committee shall be the next step in the process. The Secretary Vice President of Administration and Communication, shall turn over to the Committee all proposed changes once the proposals have been dated received. The Committee upon review may request clarification, intent and/or purpose of the change. Reviewed changes must be submitted to the Affiliates thirty (30) days prior to the AGM and all proposed changes must be presented to the membership at the AGM. Reason: Housekeeping to update where changes are presented and the correct office responsibility for submitted to rules committee. Submitted by: Rules Committe Committee Recommendation: Approval

25 Change involving: Bylaw #: Rule #: Page #: Page #: Old bylaw/rule: Suggested change: Florida State Premier League ( FSPL ) Purpose - FYSA shall establish and operate an elite statewide league geared toward providing affiliated teams the opportunity to participate at the highest level of competition prior to State Cup Levels of Competition There will be a single division of competition for each FYSA standard age group from U14 to U18. A maximum of 16 teams per division will be allowed to participate Qualification Invitations to participate in the FSPL will be extended to the 16 finalists from the previous year s State Cup competition. If any of the 16 teams are not able to participate, their spots may be filled by a maximum of 8 non-qualifying teams with no more than 2 teams from each Region Rules of Competition The FYSA VP of Competition will chair and establish a 6 person committee designated as the Florida State Premier League Commission to establish the rules of competition and oversee operational decisions. The FSPL Commission must have a minimum of 3 Directors of Coaching as members. Reason: Objective is to specifically authorize FYSA to conduct the Florida State Premier League in the rules. Initially the FSPL was established by the EC without specific authorization from the membership at large. And has grown beyond the scope that was promised to the membership in the 2012 AGM. This rule will specifically authorize FYSA to conduct the FSPL as one of its general programs while also identifying and codifying the limitations and scope to protect the affiliate organizations. Submitted by: _ Marcos Fernandez Name: Marcos Fernandez Club Affiliation: Kendall Soccer Coalition

26 Committee Recommendation: This is a rule of competition and belongs in the FSPL league rules. Decision of the membership. Use a separate sheet of paper if additional space is needed.)